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We all like a train snack - whether it's a latte and a croissant or a quick sandwich. But one group of travellers took it to the next level.

Corporation chiefs are said to feel they had 'no choice' but to dismiss Radio 2's flagship morning show host after fresh information about his alleged conduct.

British backpackers Mosey and Jess Jones, from Merseyside, were left 'horrified' during an AirAsia flight to Surat Thani when a passenger shoved her bare feet through their seat gap.

The Love Island star, 34, and the footballer, 31, separated in January after nearly three years of marriage.

MIT Technology Review discovered that startup R3 Bio has pitched an ethically and scientifically explosive long-term vision beyond its public work on non-sentient monkey "organ sacks": creating human "brainless clones" or replacement bodies for organs as part of an extreme life-extension agenda. From the report: Imagine it like this: a baby version of yourself with only enough of a brain structure to be alive in case you ever need a new kidney or liver. Or, alternatively, he has speculated, you might one day get your brain placed into a younger clone. That could be a way to gain a second lifespan through a still hypothetical procedure known as a body transplant. The fuller context of R3's proposals, as well as activities of another stealth startup with related goals, have not previously been reported. They've been kept secret by a circle of extreme life-extension proponents who fear that their plans for immortality could be derailed by clickbait headlines and public backlash. And that's because the idea can sound like something straight from a creepy science fiction film. One person who heard R3's clone presentation, and spoke on the condition of anonymity, was left reeling by its implications and shaken by [R3 founder John Schloendorn's] enthusiastic delivery. The briefing, this person said, was like a "close encounter of the third kind" with "Dr. Strangelove." [...] MIT Technology Review found no evidence that R3 has cloned anyone, or even any animal bigger than a rodent. What we did find were documents, additional meeting agendas, and other sources outlining a technical road map for what R3 called "body replacement cloning" in a 2023 letter to supporters. That road map involved improvements to the cloning process and genetic wiring diagrams for how to create animals without complete brains. A main purpose of the fundraising, investors say, was to support efforts to try these techniques in monkeys from a base in the Caribbean. That offered a path to a nearer-term business plan for more ethical medical experiments and toxicology testing -- if the company could develop what it now calls monkey "organ sacks." However, this work would clearly inform any possible human version.

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Guides taking tourists up and down Mount Everest have allegedly been secretly lacing climbers' food to trigger costly helicopter rescues as part of a pervasive £15million insurance scam

The actress, 36, opted for stylish black capri trousers and a chic white shirt as she headed to the Evelie Wedding Dress Boutique in London.

As Andrew and Fergie have been cast out of the royal fold amid their controversial ties to Jeffrey Epstein, Beatrice and Eugenie have now made 'alternative plans for this Easter'.

Are you ever shocked by your appearance after a long day in the office? If so, you're not alone, as a new pattern is emerging across social media.

Airline firms have been left reeling in recent weeks with a higher demand for journeys avoiding the war-torn region, meaning more layovers and, as such, hiking prices further.

Detectives are appealing for public’s help to identify two men following a robbery and aggravated burglary in Great Dunmow.

Detectives are appealing for public’s help to identify two men following a robbery and aggravated burglary in Great Dunmow.

The 31-year-old rapper, who is currently playing the role of Zidler in the production, had been taken to a nearby hospital after feeling unwell shortly after the opening scenes of the show.

If Stone's name is ever cleared over Russell Murders, it would be one of the longest-running miscarriages of justice in British history. Here the Daily Mail examines the key clues in more detail.

From streaky mishaps to a spotty chin and the dreaded orange hands, fake tan is one of those beauty staples that comes with lots of red flags.

Nicole Daedone was the glamorous, blonde wellness queen who claimed that the female orgasm could heal trauma, spark creativity and promote women's empowerment.

Gemma Collins has teased fans with a photo of herself in a wedding dress, revealing she has secretly married, but all is not as it seems.

Hosted by Stacey Solomon, the BBC show sees the star and her team help makeover cluttered homes across Britain.

Researchers say localized warming can extend well past site edges, raising concerns about community impact

Datacenters create heat islands that raise surrounding temperatures by several degrees at distances up to 10 km (over 6 miles), which could have an impact on surrounding communities.…

Joani Reid is married to David Taylor who was arrested alongside two other former Labour advisers on suspicion of assisting a foreign intelligence service.