Why the 'Virgin Queen' never married
How betrayal and beheadings influenced Elizabeth I's solo reign, 450 years on
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Water bill rises needed after years of low investment, says report
A major review of the water industry also suggests compulsory smart meters and scrapping the regulator Ofwat.
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China begins building world's largest dam, fuelling fears in India
The dam is on a Tibetan river that flows into India and Bangladesh, and could affect millions downstream.
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Tiny creatures gorge, get fat, and help fight global warming
Scientists find out how the epic deep sea migration of a tiny animal is storing planet-warming carbon.
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Physician associates need new job title, says review
It also recommends PAs and AAs wear standardised clothing and badges to distinguish them from doctors.
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Samsung boss cleared of fraud by South Korea's top court
The ruling comes after Lee Jae-yong was acquitted of all charges in two earlier trials.
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UK fighter jet stuck in India for five weeks is finally ready to fly
The F-35B landed in Kerala on 14 June after running into bad weather, then reported a technical snag.
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More than 30 poisoned after suspected fake Botox
Health security body UKSHA urges vigilance after 38 cases of botulism recorded in the east and north-east of England.
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Why China is betting on theme parks like Legoland to boost spending
Beijing is turning to Western brands including Peppa Pig and Harry Potter to increase tourism.
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Powerful Ecuador drug lord 'Fito' extradited to US
Adolfo Macías Villamar, alias "Fito", was captured a month ago in what police described as an underground bunker.
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Concert by Putin ally Gergiev cancelled in Italy
The Russian conductor has been barred from Western stages since the invasion of Ukraine.
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As Dita Von Teese puts on a new London show, the glamorous art form returns
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New water ombudsman will tackle leaks and overcharging
The new consumer champion is being launched as part of wider plans to overhaul the water industry.
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At least 19 dead after air force jet crashes into Bangladesh school
The air force says the F-7 jet experienced a mechanical fault after taking off for a training exercise in Dhaka.
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How the rise of green tech is feeding another environmental crisis
The world's race to decarbonise has led to the rise of electric cars - and with it, soaring demand for lithium, which is required for the batteries
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Premature babies to be immunised against winter virus
From late September, 9,000 babies and vulnerable infants in the UK will have a long-lasting injection.
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