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Antidepressant reduces anxiety rather than depression, study finds
A common antidepressant does little to relieve symptoms of depression but is effective at cutting anxiety, researchers say.
Maternal smoking may affect future fertility in girls – study
Baby girls whose mothers smoke during pregnancy may face fertility issues later in life, scientists say.
Low vitamin D linked to increased risk of death – new research
People who are vitamin D deficient have a significantly increased risk of death than those with a healthy amount, new research suggests.
Probiotic supplements ‘may help obese children lose weight’
Probiotic supplements may help obese children lose weight, a new study suggests.
Study reveals three billion fewer birds over North America
North America’s skies are lonelier and quieter as nearly three billion fewer wild birds soar in the air than in 1970, a comprehensive study shows.
Blooming butterfly catches Kate’s eye in royal gardening competition
An enormous butterfly sculpture made from wood and recycled metal will be featured in the Duchess of Cambridge’s “Back to Nature” garden after its 12-year-old designer won a Blue Peter competition.
More than 1,000 people rescued and evacuated in Houston floods
Officials in Houston say there have been more than 1,000 rescues and evacuations because of rising waters caused by the remnants of Tropical Depression Imelda.
Jeremy Corbyn says he is daunted but ‘determined’ by prospect of being PM
Jeremy Corbyn has said the prospect of becoming the next prime minister daunts him, but insisted he is “utterly determined” to carry out his policies in government.
We can have a Brexit deal, Jean-Claude Juncker insists
Jean-Claude Juncker has insisted that “we can have a deal” on Brexit before the Halloween deadline.
Boris Johnson admits he repeatedly crashes drones after testing Army device
“Hopeless” Boris Johnson has said he repeatedly crashes drones after trying his hand as a drone pilot alongside troops from the British Army.
Murder-accused tells court how death of pet Rottweiler ended relationship
A Russian movie stunt organiser accused of strangling his ex-girlfriend and burying her body has told a court how they split over the death of their pet Rottweiler.
FTSE rises as investors enjoy Bank of England’s dovish turn
The FTSE 100 managed to recover most of the value lost in the first half of the week due to the drone attack on two oil facilities in Saudi Arabia.
Customers could be put off by lack of Google apps on Huawei phone, experts warn
A lack of Google’s core apps on Huawei’s latest handset runs the risk of putting potential buyers off, industry experts have warned.
Court rules for Irish government in historic climate case
Dublin High Court has ruled in favour of the Irish government after a group of climate activists challenged its plan to tackle climate change.
Banksy’s climate protest mural preserved by London council
A mural created by Banksy in the wake of climate protests in London has been cleaned and preserved by the local council after it fell into disrepair.
Irish premier reveals plans to ‘try to get deal’ at summit meeting with PM
Irish premier Leo Varadkar says he will try to get a deal on Brexit when he meets Boris Johnson in New York next week.
Student who made guns with 3D printer jailed
A “loner” student convicted of making guns using a 3D printer in what is thought to be a UK legal first has been jailed.
Premier League footballer jumped from hotel window amid blackmail bid, jury told
A Premier League footballer was blackmailed after being filmed in a hotel room with a woman who was not his partner, a court has heard.
Alleged conman claimed Lottery jackpot with aid of Camelot employee, court told
An alleged conman faked his way to a multimillion-pound National Lottery win with the help of a Camelot employee who went on to kill himself, a court has heard.
Canadian PM Trudeau begs forgiveness for brownface photo as new incidents emerge
Justin Trudeau’s campaign has moved to contain a growing scandal after a yearbook photo surfaced of the Canadian Prime Minister in “brownface” make-up at a 2001 Arabian Nights costume party and two other similar incidents came to light.
