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Study finds humans were making fire far earlier than once thought

Scientists in Britain say ancient humans may have learned to make fire far earlier than previously believed, after uncovering evidence that deliberate fire-setting took place in what is now eastern England around 400,000 years ago

11 December, 2025 12:45 PM IST | AP

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UK Labour government proposes tax hikes in latest budget announcement

Britain’s Labour government, under Chancellor Rachel Reeves, is set to deliver its second budget since July 2024. Facing public criticism and economic slowdown, Reeves plans new tax measures to plug holes in public finances and stabilize the UK economy amid faltering growth

27 November, 2025 10:08 AM IST | Agencies

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UK Royal Mint honours Freddie Mercury with new coin marking 40 years of Live Aid

19 November, 2025 08:47 AM IST| Agencies

Kashmira Bulsara, Mercury’s sister, holding the new coin. PICS COURTESY/ROYAL MINT

Britain's Royal Mint unveils special Freddie Mercury coin

18 November, 2025 09:56 AM IST| AP

Freddie Mercury was the lead vocalist and pianist of the rock band Queen. Photo Courtesy: File pic

UK PM Keir Starmer to make his first official visit to India on October 8, 9

04 October, 2025 08:34 PM IST| mid-day online correspondent

UK PM Keir Starmer and PM Modi. File pic

Lyles storms to 200m gold; Jefferson-Wooden bags women’s sprint double

20 September, 2025 04:16 PM IST| Agencies

USA’s Noah Lyles is all smiles after winning the 200m final in Tokyo on Friday. PICS/AFP

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Britain’s MI6 set to attract spies from around the world

20 September, 2025 09:15 AM IST| Agencies

MI6 is using a similar approach taken by America’s CIA. REPRESENTATION PIC/ISTOCK

British aristocrat, boyfriend jailed for 14 years over death of newborn

18 September, 2025 04:42 PM IST| mid-day online correspondent

The baby was only briefly seen alive on CCTV in London, wearing the teddy bear-patterned onesie she was later recovered in. Representational pic

Trains cancelled, events called off as major storm hits Scotland

05 August, 2025 08:39 AM IST | Agencies

The storm is hitting at the busiest time of year for tourism. PIC/AFP

French, UK leaders press Israel over Gaza aid as Macron backs Palestinian state

25 July, 2025 11:13 PM IST | AP

French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace in Paris. Pic/AP/Michel Euler

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