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South Korean experts found the jab, offered routinely on the NHS, gave significant protection from serious cardiovascular events in a study involving nearly 1.3million people.

A stone curlew — one of Britain’s rarest and most secretive birds — caused a stir among birdwatchers.

A stone curlew — one of Britain’s rarest and most secretive birds — caused a stir among birdwatchers.

A thug who was recalled to prison after leading police on a dangerous chase through Colchester apologised for ‘wasting court time’.

Many drivers will be unaware of what would have been beneath them

Rihanna has debuted her third pregnancy ahead of the 2025 Met Gala.

Diana Ross made a grand entrance at the 2025 Met Gala. The icon commanded attention and space as she ascended the stairs in a white cape, blocking guests from walking alongside her.

An anonymous reader quotes a report from the Associated Press: The European Union launched a drive on Monday to attract scientists and researchers to Europe with offers of grants and new policy plans, after the Trump administration froze U.S. government funding linked to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. "A few years ago, no one would have imagined that one of the biggest democracies in the world would cancel research programs under the pretext that the word diversity was in this program," French President Emmanuel Macron said at the "Choose Europe for Science" event in Paris. "No one would have thought that one of the biggest democracies in the world would delete with a stroke the ability of one researcher or another to obtain visas," Macron said. "But here we are." Taking the same stage at the Sorbonne University, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that the EU's executive branch would set up a "super grant" program aimed at offering "a longer-term perspective to the very best" in the field. She said that 500 million euros ($566 million) will be put forward in 2025-2027 "to make Europe a magnet for researchers." It would be injected into the European Research Council, which already has a budget of more than 16 billion euros ($18 billion) for 2021-2027. Von der Leyen said that the 27-nation EU intends "to enshrine freedom of scientific research into law" with a new legal act. As "the threats rise across the world, Europe will not compromise on its principles," she said. Macron said that the French government would also soon make new proposals to beef up investment in science and research. [...] While not mentioning the Trump administration by name, von der Leyen said that it was "a gigantic miscalculation" to undermine free and open research. "We can all agree that science has no passport, no gender, no ethnicity, no political party," she said. "We believe that diversity is an asset of humanity and the lifeblood of science. It is one of the most valuable global assets and it must be protected." Macron said that science and research must not "be based on the diktats of the few." Macron said that Europe "must become a refuge" for scientists and researchers, and he said to those who feel under threat elsewhere: "The message is simple. If you like freedom, come and help us to remain free, to do research here, to help us become better, to invest in our future." Further reading: 75% of Scientists in Nature Poll Weigh Leaving US NASA, Yale, and Stanford Scientists Consider 'Scientific Exile'

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Megyn Kelly slammed Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour for what she described as 'hyper-pandering' and 'black tokenism' with this year's Met Gala theme.

Fans of the brand say Dunelm has 'inspired' them

The new wares have arrived in time for the summer season

Between a shocking pregnancy reveal, a star who didn't wear any underwear, and an awkward tumble, the Met Gala was filled with dramatic moments, fashion fails, and mishaps.

Grace Deng cut quite the stylish figure when she stepped out for the Met Gala in new York.

The 11-year-old nepo baby showcased her wild style as she hit fashion's biggest night with her 44-year-old reality star mom in New York City on Monday.

Shiloh Jolie looked tired as she left dance rehearsals in Los Angeles but her activities and her wardrobe dropped a major hint about her career aspirations.

Formula One star Lewis, one of the co-chairs of the event, put on a dapper display in a sharp white suit and a matching beret, custom-made by Wales Bonner on Monday night.

Three-quarters of the 950,000 puppies that find homes in the UK every year - around 700,000 - come from unknown sources, a charity has found.

Cynthia Erivo put on a leggy display as she hit the blue carpet at the 2025 Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute Benefit Gala on Monday.

The Met Gala is one of the biggest fashion events of the year.

It was the day when peace broke out across Europe, when a war-weary country threw off the shackles of fear on their great day of redemption.