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This 'obsessed' movie legend wants to 'deextinct' a 12 foot tall bird after 600 years

The prospect of reviving a species long believed to be extinct is becoming a reality. A colossal, flightless bird that disappeared from New Zealand approximately 600 years ago could soon take flight...

The world's first artificial island airport that is now sinking into the sea

One of Asia's busiest airports is sinking into the sea. Kansai International Airport (KIX) was built on an artificial island and opened in 1994, after 20 years of planning and seven years of...

Psychopaths have a VERY different brain size to the rest - and it's not what you think

Psychopaths have markedly different brain structures to the rest of the population, a major study has found—offering fresh insight into one of the darkest corners of human psychology, reports...

England women’s team get a fierce send-off that is towel-tally amazing!

England’s Lionesses got a mighty send-off as they prepare to depart for their biggest tournament of the year - a massive tribute made entirely from towels.The monumental display featuring a roaring...

92-year-old man found guilty of 1967 murder

Man, 92, guilty of 1967 rape and murder of woman11 minutes agoEmma Elgee & Sarah TurnnidgeBBC News, BristolAvon and Somerset PoliceA 92-year-old man has been found guilty of the rape and murder...

Expert: How ancient Brexiteers cut ties with Europe to build our most mysterious monuments

Thousands of years ago, while the rest of Europe embraced metal tools and wheeled carts, people in the British Isles decided to go it alone.Around 3000 BC, the Neolithic farmers who would later build...

Rail staff in despair as passengers think it is 'normal' not to buy a ticket

A growing number of rail passengers think it is “normal” to avoid paying their fare, a watchdog has warned. But the rail service has made it easier for dishonest passengers by introducing a...

UK cities may need to adopt digital graveyards as burial spaces dwindle

Experts warn that cemeteries may be pushed into the digital age as metropolitan areas are on the brink of maxing out burial spaces for the deceased.With the United Nations forecasting a surge in...

The beautiful village that's the 'Venice of Africa' where people travel by canoe

Often called the 'Venice of Africa', Ganvie is a stunning lake village in the south of Benin and the largest lakeside village in the entirety of Africa, housing around 30,000 people. Built in the...

Vandals chop down two 150-year-old trees at UK beauty spot

Locals are in an uproar over the chopping down of the centuries-old trees, which stood proudly at Drayton Green Lanes, affectionately known as "the beauty spot", along the River Wensum in Norfolk.The...

Why was Peter Sullivan not freed earlier?

Why was Peter Sullivan not freed earlier?3 hours agoDominic CascianiHome and Legal Correspondent•@BBCDomCJULIA QUENZLERPeter Sullivan is the victim of the longest miscarriage of justice experienced...

Why was Peter Sullivan not freed earlier?

Why was Peter Sullivan not freed earlier?52 minutes agoDominic CascianiHome and Legal Correspondent•@BBCDomCJULIA QUENZLERPeter Sullivan is the victim of the longest miscarriage of justice...

Danny Dyer names one 2003 book he'd take to desert island with him

Danny Dyer has finally confirmed the book he’d take to a desert island with him – and it’s a rather unexpected choice. While some fans might expect the former EastEnders star to dip into an...

Kwik Fit founder Sir Tom Farmer dies aged 84

Kwik Fit founder Sir Tom Farmer dies aged 841 hour agoCraig WilliamsBBC Scotland NewsSNSThe founder of the Kwik Fit garage chain, Sir Tom Farmer, has died at the age of 84.The Edinburgh-born...

Two porn sites investigated for suspected age check failings

Two porn sites investigated for suspected age check failings1 hour agoLiv McMahonTechnology reporterGetty ImagesOfcom has launched investigations into two pornographic websites it believes may be...