The Lyrid meteor shower is the oldest recorded and Wednesday brings near perfect weather conditions to see them as they peak. Simon King explains. ...
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How Leicester went from Premier League champions to League One in a decadeHow Leicester went from Premier League champions to League One in a decade
Ten years ago, Leicester were days away from winning the Premier League. Next season, they will play in League One. How? ...
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Thousands of people have got in touch with BBC Your Voice over concerns about rising pet insurance costs and poor cover. ...
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The ‘chill’ follows the sacking of lead civil servant at the Foreign Office Sir Olly Robbins by the prime minister. ...
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The new maps in Virginia could make it easier for Democrats to take control of the US House of Representatives in November. ...
Trump buys time for Iran deal after frantic day of diplomacyTrump buys time for Iran deal after frantic day of diplomacy
The US president’s decision marked the second time in as many weeks he has backed off a threat to escalate the war, buying more time ...
Israeli soldiers punished over vandalism of Jesus statue in LebanonIsraeli soldiers punished over vandalism of Jesus statue in Lebanon
Two soldiers will be removed from combat duty and receive 30 days of military detention, Israel’s military says. ...
Iran sees mass redundancies from war with US and IsraelIran sees mass redundancies from war with US and Israel
The impact is being felt by manufacturers, retailers and the digital sector, amid warnings it could get worse if the war resumes. ...
No 10 had ‘dismissive attitude’ to Mandelson vetting, says sacked Foreign Office chiefNo 10 had ‘dismissive attitude’ to Mandelson vetting, says sacked Foreign Office chief
Sir Olly Robbins has defended his decision to approve the peer’s security clearance for the role. ...
Japan loosens arms export rules in break from post-WW2 pacifismJapan loosens arms export rules in break from post-WW2 pacifism
This clears the way for Japan to sell weapons to more than a dozen countries. ...