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Could Roman concrete have clues on how Pyramid of Giza was built – and saved?

Could Roman concrete have clues on how Pyramid of Giza was built – and saved? Insights into how the ancient concrete grows denser could help create a low-carbon modern version and explain how the Great Pyramid endured An alternative scientific theory suggests the blocks might have been cast from an early form of concrete, but that idea has long faced a critical question: how could such an artificial material survive for more than 4,500 years, while some modern buildings could suffer wear and...

Reform UK conference LIVE: Nigel Farage to deliver speech as party faces questions over 'foreign donations' claim

Reform UK conference LIVE: Nigel Farage to deliver speech as party faces questions over 'foreign donations' claim The Reform UK leader's address risks being overshadowed by claims that Reform breached political donation rules by having polling paid for by an overseas company Nigel Farage will address the Reform UK conference today as he faces further questions about his party’s finances. The Reform leader is expected to pledge to make Parliament sit seven days a week in a bid to “fix”...

British army told to halt non-essential training exercises to save money

Collective training exercises for UK-based units to be suspended for most of this year amid budget pressuresThe British army has been ordered to halt non-essential training exercises in an effort to save money. Troops preparing to be deployed or on deployments, those who are on standby or in a quick-reaction role will continue to train as normal. But collective training exercises for UK-based units are being suspended for most of this year amid budget pressures.

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