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How migration became a key to World Cup success

How migration became a key to World Cup success Lisa Lock Scientific Editor Andrew Zinin Lead Editor Few would have predicted Morocco's success at the 2022 Fifa World Cup. Heading into the tournament, they were ranked 22nd in the world and had never progressed beyond the round of 16. Yet they beat Belgium, Spain and Portugal—countries that both then and now rank inside the world's top 10—on their way to becoming the first African nation ever to reach the semi-final.

Phys.org 1d ago

17,000-year-old stripes of red in a Welsh cave are the oldest rock art in the UK, study finds

17,000-year-old stripes of red in a Welsh cave are the oldest rock art in the UK, study finds Over a century after a red-lined cave wall was discovered, scientists have determined that it represents the U.K.'s oldest rock art. For a century, experts dismissed a series of parallel red lines discovered in a Welsh cave as a phenomenon of nature rather than human-made rock art. But a new study shows the lines are a rare example of Paleolithic art — and at 17,000 years old, they're the earliest...

Live Science 8d ago

2,000 years ago in Scotland, people removed a corpse's brain and fashioned the arm bones into tools

2,000 years ago in Scotland, people removed a corpse's brain and fashioned the arm bones into tools A new analysis of 2,000-year-old skeletons found in northern Scotland has revealed an unusual funeral ritual involving the manipulation of dead bodies. About 2,000 years ago in the far North of Scotland, a woman was buried after her brain was scooped out and her bones were whittled into tools, a new analysis reveals. The highly unusual burial is giving archaeologists new insight into social...

Live Science 18h ago

UK's 'forgotten corner' with tranquil beaches and fewer crowds

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Daily Mirror 10h ago

Britain's oldest cave art may have been rediscovered in Bacon Hole cave

June 2, 2026 report Britain's oldest cave art may have been rediscovered in Bacon Hole cave Paul Arnold Author Gaby Clark Scientific Editor Robert Egan Associate Editor The oldest cave art in Britain may have been discovered, or more likely rediscovered, in a cave on the Gower Peninsula in South Wales, possibly dating back around 17,000 years. The red stripe markings on the walls of a cave called Bacon Hole were first spotted in 1912. They were hailed by their finders, Professor William...

Phys.org 8d ago

North Atlantic spring storms have grown more common since 1940, analysis reveals

North Atlantic spring storms have grown more common since 1940, analysis reveals Sadie Harley Scientific Editor Andrew Zinin Lead Editor Storm Dave, which swept across northern Europe over the Easter weekend, is an example of what new research from the University of Gothenburg has revealed. Spring storms forming over the North Atlantic have become more common than they were 80 years ago, and this is due to climate change. In the Northern Hemisphere, storm seasons follow a seasonal cycle.

Phys.org 5d ago

Why Britain and America can’t stop firing their leaders

LONDON — Donald Trump and Keir Starmer will never be linked in the same fashion as political tandems Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher or Bill Clinton and Tony Blair. But the two beleaguered leaders may be remembered for leaving the same legacy — demonstrating that their countries are both in desperate need of a cleansing. Starmer is facing a revolt in his own party — he may be ousted by a man who’s not even in Parliament yet — and were Trump to submit to a secret confidence vote from...

Politico EU 2d ago

Visitors are up, but Mona remains reliant on gambling funds

Mona visitor numbers are up, but gambling continues to prop up loss-making Tasmanian gallery Fri 5 Jun 2026 at 3:57pm In short: Newly filed accounts show Hobart's Museum of Old and New Art, Mona, remains dependent on owner David Walsh tipping in large amounts of money from his gambling interests. Last week, Mr Walsh's privately owned Downward Spiral Enterprises (Tas) lodged eight years of accounts with the corporate regulator, giving a first glimpse of the finances of Mona's ultimate holding...

ABC Australia 5d ago

Pretty seaside town named the UK's 'sunniest' place as top 10 spots revealed

Pretty seaside town named the UK's 'sunniest' place as top 10 spots revealed The popular family holiday destination boasts a sandy beach, amusement arcades, independent shops and places to eat and drink A "thriving" town in the south of England has been crowned the "sunniest" spot in the UK. This beloved seaside destination typically enjoys a remarkable 573 more hours of sunshine than the average UK location. Certain parts of the country naturally bask in more sunlight owing to their...

Daily Mirror 5d ago

Starmer condemns handcuffed teen's death as police response sparks protests

Starmer condemns Henry Nowak's death as police response sparks Southampton race protests Wed 3 Jun 2026 at 7:04am In short: British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer says there are "serious questions that need to be addressed" after the death of 18-year-old student Henry Nowak. Mr Nowak was filmed on police body cam being handcuffed while he lay dying from stab wounds after his killer falsely alleged a racist attack. An independent investigation into the police officers' conduct leading to Mr...

ABC Australia 7d ago