Insulate Britain activists delayed a lorry belonging to an insulation company. The green HGV – emblazoned with the word ‘Insulation’ in large white letters – was held up by activists who glued themselves to roads in Westminster. TheDaily Mail noted that “the irony is that Insulate Britain’s whole mantra revolves around demanding that Prime Minister Boris Johnson fast-tracks plans to insulate UK homes”.
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‘Human burgers’ on the menu
A company in Sweden has created a burger that tastes like “human flesh” as part of a temporary offer. Punters were given the chance to discover what they may taste like after the Human Meat Burger was launched by Oumph. The plant-based company said it launched the promotion to encourage people to eat more vegan food. One potential customer described the campaign as little more than “satanic filth”.
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One great cookbook: Joshua McFadden’s ‘Six Seasons of Pasta’the week recommends The pasta you know and love. But ever so much better.
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Scientists are worried about amoebasUnder the radar Small and very mighty
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Buddhist monks’ US walk for peaceUnder the Radar Crowds have turned out on the roads from California to Washington and ‘millions are finding hope in their journey’
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Epstein files topple law CEO, roil UK governmentSpeed Read Peter Mandelson, Britain’s former ambassador to the US, is caught up in the scandal
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Iran and US prepare to meet after skirmishesSpeed Read The incident comes amid heightened tensions in the Middle East
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Israel retrieves final hostage’s body from GazaSpeed Read The 24-year-old police officer was killed during the initial Hamas attack
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China’s Xi targets top general in growing purgeSpeed Read Zhang Youxia is being investigated over ‘grave violations’ of the law
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Panama and Canada are negotiating over a crucial copper mineIn the Spotlight Panama is set to make a final decision on the mine this summer
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Why Greenland’s natural resources are nearly impossible to mineThe Explainer The country’s natural landscape makes the task extremely difficult
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Iran cuts internet as protests escalateSpeed Reada Government buildings across the country have been set on fire
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US nabs ‘shadow’ tanker claimed by RussiaSpeed Read The ship was one of two vessels seized by the US military
