A new study suggests that evolutionary changes that enabled humans to think more complexly may also help explain the origins of autism. Researchers found that as certain brain cells evolved to enhance human cognition, their genetic activity also shifted in ways that may increase the likelihood of autistic traits. The findings contribute to ongoing debate […]
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A computer science teacher in Farnborough has been banned from teaching indefinitely after slapping a student who laughed at a classmate unable to answer a question. Bernard Aquilina, 35, formerly employed at Cove Secondary School in Hampshire, was found guilty of unacceptable professional conduct by a teaching conduct panel. He was dismissed from the school
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Kemi Badenoch has been accused of having a “death wish” for the Conservative Party following her pledge to withdraw the UK from the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) and introduce mass deportations. The warning came from former attorney general Dominic Grieve as Badenoch unveiled a series of hard-right policies aimed at reviving Tory fortunes
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Tobias Janowitz watched his mother enter the final stages of cancer. While the physical decline was expected, what struck him was her loss of appetite and interest in daily life. “She was getting increasingly less interested in things: reading her favourite books, listening to music, watching television,” he recalls. Eventually, she said: “My body is
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In June 2023, a large crowd gathered to watch a music video being filmed on the Elthorne Estate in Archway, north London. The evening turned tragic when five masked men armed with machetes attacked, stabbing onlookers Leonardo Reid, 15, and Klevi Shekaj, 23, who both died, and Abdulla Abdullahi, 28, who survived. The attackers collectively
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Business lender Shawbrook has announced plans to explore a potential stock market listing in London, offering a welcome boost to the City’s equity markets. The private equity-backed firm confirmed it is “considering an initial public offering (IPO)” to list on the London Stock Exchange. Reports suggest the company could be valued at up to £2
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The National Association of Care Catering (NACC) gathered in Nottingham from 1st to 2nd October 2025 to celebrate the best in care catering at the NACC National Awards 2025. Delegates attended the annual gala dinner at the East Midlands Conference Centre to recognise this year’s outstanding winners. These prestigious awards highlight the exceptional contributions made
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A former elite soldier has warned that treating special forces personnel like ordinary criminals over war crimes investigations could jeopardise national security. The recently retired operative, referred to as Soldier Z to maintain anonymity, said the US military has questioned whether British counterparts can be relied upon in combat due to fears of prosecution. Soldier
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The UK government should formally apologise to children for the “avoidable mistakes” made during the Covid-19 pandemic, the former children’s commissioner for England has told the official inquiry. Giving evidence at Thursday’s public hearing, Anne Longfield accused ministers of adopting a “doom loop” of fatalism that left children’s needs overlooked. She said prolonged school closures
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Holyrood has come under fire for “pointless grandstanding” after MSPs backed new legislation to make dog theft a specific criminal offence even though stealing animals is already illegal under Scots law. The Dog Theft (Scotland) Bill cleared its first parliamentary hurdle on Thursday with support from all six parties, including Reform UK’s sole MSP. Brought
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