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Can you spot a ‘fake’ accent? It will depend on where you’re from

How someone speaks should be a lot less important than what is said. But that isn’t always the case.

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‘Gas station heroin’: the drug sold as a dietary supplement that’s linked to overdoses and deaths

A drug with antidepressant roots and opioid effects, tianeptine’s rise is largely unnoticed.

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Trump wins again as ‘big beautiful bill’ passes the Senate. What are the lessons for the Democrats?

Democrats failed to stop Trump’s major policy bill passing in the Senate, despite all their efforts.

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UK may be on verge of triggering a ‘positive tipping point’ for tackling climate change

Electric vehicle sales are racing ahead in the UK – but the switch to heat pumps is lagging behind.

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Motion sickness drug linked to cases of robbery and assault – here’s what you need to know about ‘devil’s breath’

Tasteless. Odourless. Potentially fatal. Scopolamine is raising alarms after reports of use in UK crime.

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The mistakes Keir Starmer made over disability cuts – and how he can avoid future embarrassment

The weakened prime minister urgently needs to get out and talk to his MPs before any more embarrassing arguments blow up.

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Euro 2025: women’s football has exploded – here’s how it can grow even more

The tournament could provide another boost to engagement and participation.

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Why investing in climate-vulnerable countries makes good business sense

Investing in climate
adaptation is one of the smartest financial opportunities of our time

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Why white clothing is so widespread in sport – and a requirement at Wimbledon

At Wimbledon, any colour must be limited to a 10mm strip.

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Mental health in England really is getting worse – our survey found one in five adults are struggling

The survey also found that a quarter of young people aged 16 to 24 had an axiety disorder or depression

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