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Humans are leaving their DNA everywhere, scientists find

The researchers said their findings raise possible ethical and privacy concerns around capturing environmental DNA.

Pesticides and fertilisers driving down bird species, study finds

A Europe-wide investigation over more than 30 years found modern farming practices to be a leading cause of decline.

Former Pc faces tribunal over alleged failure to probe Wayne Couzens...

Former Metropolitan Police officer Samantha Lee could be banned from serving with the force again if the allegations are proven.

Host of ‘vile, racist’ podcast to be sentenced for stirring up hatre...

James Allchurch, 51, from Pembrokeshire, Wales, ran the Radio Aryan podcast.

France pledges more military aid to Ukraine as Macron meets with Zel...

The two met in a surprise meeting in Paris on Sunday.

What the papers say – May 15

Politics dominates Monday’s agenda.

Braverman to push for lower migration at conservative gathering

The conference comes only days after a similar gathering of Tory MPs and grassroots members in Bournemouth.

Mother, two sons and nephew seriously injured in M66 crash

Police were called to reports of a collision between two vehicles travelling southbound on the M66 in Bury on Saturday.

Labour will keep tax burden for workers ‘as low as we can’ – Starmer

The Labour leader said: ‘I want to keep the burden on working people as low as we can.’

Finance Minister set to propose extension of business energy support...

The scheme allows businesses to claim for 50% of the increases in energy bills, subject to a monthly cap.

Immigration levels must come down, Braverman to tell Tory gathering

Home Secretary Suella Braverman will be among the star turns at the National Conservativism Conference.

Professor sets record for living underwater

Professor Joseph Dituri has been residing in Jules’ Undersea Lodge, situated at the bottom of a 30ft-deep lagoon in Key Largo, since March 1.

Ukraine’s Zelensky makes surprise visit to Paris for talks with Fran...

Volodymyr Zelensky met Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Germany earlier on Sunday.

Early results in Turkey’s election show President Recep Tayyip Erdog...

Pre-election polling suggested Mr Erdogan faced the toughest re-election battle of his two decades leading the country.

Turkish news agencies offer different partial results from election

Pre-election polling suggested Mr Erdogan faced the toughest re-election battle of his two decades leading the country.

Election count suggests Turkey’s Erdogan may face presidential elect...

Pre-election polling suggested Recep Tayyip Erdogan faced the toughest re-election battle of his two decades leading the country.

Labour demands new cancer plan as some patients face year-long treat...

Scotland is currently without a cancer plan after the latest one expired in March 2023.

In Pictures: Mud-covered marvels muddle through race for charity

The Maldon Mud Race sees competitors race across the bed of the River Blackwater in Maldon, Essex.

Detectives investigate abduction and sexual assault of teenage girl

The Police Service of Northern Ireland is appealing for witnesses to come forward with dashcam footage.

Ex-Archbishop of York steps down from ministry over handling of abus...

Lord Sentamu has stood back from his role as an honorary assistant bishop in the diocese of Newcastle.