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What happenedFrench authorities have imposed overnight curfews and restrictions on public gatherings in a bid to curb demonstrations over living costs and education that have escalated into widespread violence. The crackdown affects parts of Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Nice and several northern towns. S...

What happenedDrivers will receive greater protection from unfair private parking penalties under new rules announced by Andy Burnham. The changes follow complaints about excessive charges, including a case in which a woman faced a £1,906 court claim after taking more than five minutes to pay for par...

What happenedAn object on a remote Pacific island thought to be the wreckage of Amelia Earhart’s plane is likely to only be washed-up trees, according to US researchers. An expedition by the Archaeological Legacy Institute, Purdue Research Foundation and Purdue University set out this month to inves...
A Finnish livestream of six newborn puppies has attracted 6.6 million views in its first six days as it offers people a welcome distraction from the grim news cycle. The 24-hour broadcast follows Hilkka, a curly-haired dog, and her litter as they play, eat and sleep. National broadcaster Yle says pr...

You may be able to turn your tattoos on and off in the near future. A new type of tattoo ink uses light to make the body markings appear and disappear. The result is customizable body art.Scientists engineered PhotoTat, tattoo ink that is “permanent yet rewritable”, said a study published in the jou...
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The Explainer The government wants to ease financial pressures and frustrations for people with a series of small interventions

The Explainer In a closely fought general election that will take place on 27 October, Benjamin Netanyahu could finally lose his grip on power

The Explainer Women are turning to male hormone to alleviate symptoms like brain fog and mood swings but concerns over safety and dosing persist

The Explainer While we wait for confirmation of the chancellor’s plans, practical action can still be taken

Talking Point Dismissing ‘overdiagnosis’ of conditions can be unhelpful for those suffering real distress – but so can a ‘label for life’

Talking Points Prices remain high, but Putin gets a cash infusion

Talking Point Heroism of crew and passengers who thwarted attempted terror attack cannot mask underlying security failures



Under the radar PhotoTat ink is only visible under UV light

Under The Radar One of aviation’s ‘greatest mysteries’ might be about to be solved

Under the Radar The UAE proxy is a force to be reckoned with in battle for control over global shipping

Speed Read It comes less than two weeks after the rapper was dropped by Ed Sheeran’s tour

Speed Read Democratic lawmakers have demanded more details about the ad

Speed Read The two leaders have “never gotten along better,” Trump claimed

Speed Read The parts were “inexplicably diverted” to the city, Bloomberg reported
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