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UK finance minister John Healey to present first Budget on October 28

This 44-year-old Swedish man survived being buried beneath a metre of snow for nearly two months against all odds

Thousands of rubber ducks raced through a London canal to raise money for critically ill children, turning a charity event into a colourful spectacle

World's first power plant: Salt water meets fresh water to generate electricity

An Italian man built a fake Roman amphitheatre, fooled tourists for nearly 10 years and charged 40 for guided tours

Quote of the day by German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer: Great men are like eagles, and build their nest on - why distance from the crowd can shape extraordinary minds

Modern life demands constant connection and visibility, yet great thinkers need solitude. Arthur Schopenhauer believed eagles build nests in lofty solitude, mirroring deep thinkers. This chosen isolation fosters clear thought, creativity, and originality away from distractions. Solitude is distinct from loneliness, offering space for reflection and personal growth. Independent thinking and self-reliance are crucial for achieving true breakthroughs.

Half of England declared in drought as July records near-zero rainfall

Get Apple Music's student discount plus Apple TV for just $6 a month - here's how

Students can save big on an Apple Music subscription. Here's how to get it.

I tested the Ultrahuman Ring Pro: Rich in features, but still a hard sell

The latest ring from Ultrahuman is packed with features, but it's both larger and more expensive than its predecessor.

5 ways I speed up my Android phone beyond clearing system cache - all for free

Here's how I improve the performance of my Google Pixel, Samsung, and even Motorola. Or at least make it seem that way.

Spain's 'cannibal cave': New fossils reveal adults were also eaten by Homo antecessor

Knepp Estate Rewilding Project: Failing farm lets nature take over; wildlife numbers soar

UK's largest girls' organisation Girlguiding unveils first uniform redesign since 1990 focused on self-expression and confidence

How would AI data centers in space even work? A former NASA robotics chief explains

'You collect electricity in space, and you eject heat in space. The only thing that comes to Earth is data.'

Quote of the day by Queen Elizabeth: When life seems hard, the courageous do not lie down and accept defeat; instead, they - a timeless lesson on courage, perseverance and hope in difficult times

Queen Elizabeth II's 2008 Christmas broadcast offered wisdom on facing life's difficulties. She stated that courageous individuals struggle for a better future instead of accepting defeat. This perspective highlights that courage involves refusing to let fear or pain dictate actions. Staying determined after setbacks keeps future possibilities open, which is more important than immediate wins. Hope is an active pursuit, requiring effort to achieve improvements rather than passive wishing.