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Birth of the new banger A first taste of lab-grown pork fat cell sausages

Even before I see the sausages, I am greeted by their meaty, rich aroma.

US and UK complicit in detentions at camps in Syria where torture rife’

The US and UK are complicit in the detention of thousands of people, including British nationals, in camps and facilities in north-east Syria where disease, torture and death are rife, according to Amnesty International.

'It wasn't realistic' Daughter appalled by pursuit of frail mother

Rose Chitseko's mother, who is 93 this month, was always meticulous about her money. As a child during the second world war, she learned to hold on to the pennies in her pocket. It was a trait she later held dear as a single mother with bills to pay.

Here comes the son: Beatles’ children unite for new song

The most famous songwriting credit in history, Lennon-McCartney, has been resurrected - though for a song written by the Beatles' sons.

Football mentoring can boost wellbeing of troubled pupils’

Intensive mentoring for troubled schoolchildren using football kickabouts can significantly increase wellbeing and deliver happiness boosts equivalent to an unemployed adult getting a job, a study has found.

Unrwa Cutting support has left hundreds of thousands of Palestinians in peril - Nandy

Lisa Nandy, the UK's shadow minister for international development, has called for support for the UN relief agency, Unrwa, warning \"time has run out for hundreds of thousands\" of Palestinians in Gaza.

Military Israel deploys extra weapons for offensive against Rafah

Israel has reportedly deployed extra artillery and armoured personnel carriers to the Gaza Strip periphery, suggesting that the military is preparing for its long-threatened ground offensive on Rafah, currently the only place of relative safety for at least 1.4 million displaced Palestinian civilians.

Shift in sport highlighted by 1924 letter from black Olympian

For many people the 1924 Paris Olympics will thanks to the 1981 film Chariots of Fire - always be associated with slow-motion images of British runners beating the Americans against the odds while Vangelis' score plays in the background.

Mileage miracle Campervan with nearly 1m on the clock

The owners of VW often campervans become deeply attached to their characterful vehicles, regarding them as companions in adventure, workhorses, part of the family.

NHS crisis drives surge in demand for private care

Britain's health cover market has grown by £385m in a year as the NHS crisis has prompted more people to seek out private medical treatment and a boom in demand for dental insurance, according to a report.

Family calls decision to edit Grenfell Tower out of TV advert 'insulting'

Grenfell Tower has been edited out of a TV advert in a move described as \"insulting\" by a family bereaved by the June 2017 disaster.

NatCon Brussels court overturns closure of conference

A radical rightwing conference that was addressed by Nigel Farage and Suella Braverman as police arrived to close it down resumed yesterday after a Brussels court overturned a local mayor's attempt to stop it.

'It's not a good look' Some Tory MPs uneasy over line of personal attack

One of the most senior politicians in the Labour party is facing persistent questions about her personal affairs.

Compensation to passengers for rail delays passes £100m

Compensation paid to passengers for train delays in Britain has reached record levels, with annual payouts surpassing £100m and claims for delayed or cancelled trains growing.

Gene editing crops' colour could aid weeding robots, report says

Genetically engineering crops to be colourful could help farmers produce food without pesticides as it would make it easier to spot unwanted weeds, scientists have said.

Floods in Dubai as heaviest rainfall in 75 years hits UAE

Highways and malls have been flooded and flights disrupted at one of the world’s busiest airports after the United Arab Emirates experienced what its government described as the largest amount of rainfall in 75 years.

Book review Shameless, petulant and cliche-ridden it's a perfect model of political memoir

'They didn't seem to understand,\" writes Liz Truss on page 250 of this unstoppably selfserving reworking of Trollope's He Knew He Was Right, \"that the UK was heading towards an economic cliff and I was seeking to conduct a handbrake turn to avoid driving off the edge.\"

Small fall in inflation 'on track', says Bank of England governor

The Bank of England governor, Andrew Bailey, last night shrugged off a smaller than expected drop in inflation last month, saying he expects a sharp fall towards the government's 2% target next month.

Netanyahu rejects calls for restraint over Iran

David Cameron said it was clear Israel was “making a decision to act” in response to last weekend’s Iranian mass drone and ballistic missile attack yesterday as Benjamin Netanyahu brushed off calls for restraint and said his country would make its own decisions on how to defend itself.

Israeli Security Forces Must End Role In West Bank Violence, Says UN

The United Nations has voiced grave concern over escalating violence in the West Bank, demanding that Israeli security forces “immediately” stop supporting settler attacks on Palestinians in the occupied territory.

Garden Centres Order Early From EU To Beat Brexit Checks

Garden centres and nurseries are stockpiling plants before new Brexit checks are introduced later this month, owing to fears over whether new border posts will be ready to deal with the volume of deliveries.

Fate Of Palestinians In Rafah In Balance While Israel Plots Response To Missile Attack

As Israel weighs up plans to respond to Iran's drone and missile attack, the fate of nearly two million Gazans sheltering in the border town of Rafah hangs in the balance.

Arsenal arrive in Munich with destiny still in their hands

Mikel Arteta urged his side to brush off the Villa defeat but knows ousting Bayern on their own turfis far from easy

Palmer's imagination and audacity integral to Chelsea's future

England prospect showcased his ingenuity by scoring four goals inthe 6-0 dismantling of Everton on Monday night

Key favours Kookaburra because 'you really work out who can bowl'

The early-season trial of the Kookaburra ball in the County Championship has been hailed as a success by Rob Key, with the England men's team director keen to make it a permanent fixture throughout the domestic first-class summer.

'For the first time in 10 years, I can just kind of be

Britain's Olympic sprint hope has rediscovered her mojo after a life-changing move to Texas to prepare for Paris 2024

Unemployment rate Jumps to 4.2% as cost of borrowing slows jobs market

The number of people out of work rose by more than expected in February, raising concerns that employers are beginning to lay off staff in response to high interest rates.

Superdry restructures to halt dive into administration

Superdry is to embark on a restructuring plan including rent reductions in stores and a fundraising, backed by its boss and co-founder Julian Dunkerton, and will quit the London Stock Exchange.

Belarus inmate smuggles out story of brutal prison time on toilet paper

A political prisoner in Belarus has shed light on the country's brutal prison system by smuggling out her story written on pieces of toilet paper.

‘A message of peace’: Olympic flame’s journey to Paris begins

A taste of the drama and beauty of this summer's Paris Olympics unfolded yesterday in the foothills of Greece with the lighting of the flame that will illuminate the world's biggest sports event.