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A robot dog that does the vacuuming, a flatpack coffin and a cross between a cookie and a cake were among the things that UK-based inventors thought up last year.
A Guardian analysis of patent applications listed by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) found 5,955 involving at least one UK-based inventor had been published in 2023.
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More explosions reported in Lebanese capital’s south as Hezbollah says Israeli army trying to infiltrate southern town of Odaisseh At least 41,825 Palestinians have been killed and 96,910 wounded in Israel’s military offensive on Gaza since 7 October, the territory’s health authorities said on Saturday. A South Korean military transport aircraft returned 97 citizens and…
Collision of two trains in west London killed 31 people and was one of worst rail disasters in recent UK history Families bereaved by the Ladbroke Grove rail disaster have laid flowers to remember those killed, and to recognise those who came to their aid, 25 years since the crash that killed 31 people. The…
After numerous delays, the Odyssey finally sets sail from Belfast for three-and- a-half years – but what drives people to spend a fortune living full-time on luxury liners? On 13 March 2020 a cruise ship called the Braemar was denied entry to the Bahamas after a number of its passengers tested positive for Covid. Forced…
An Uber driver was captured on video punching a 68-year-old passenger in the back of the head in Dallas after he complained about a lack of legroom inside his vehicle, a report says. The incident involving Suleman Gauba unfolded Wednesday in the city’s Design District as he and his wife called for an Uber to…
It’s well known that Ben Franklin was a morning person. In his “Poor Richard’s Almanac,” he famously said, “Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.” But what did Ben Franklin do when he got up early? What was his morning ritual? That is less well known. In his autobiography, Ben…
Many conservative commentators said Friday that President Biden tying Vice President Kamala Harris so closely to his administration’s record is a boon to former President Trump’s campaign. For the first time, Biden made an appearance during a White House press briefing where he spoke briefly about the averted port workers strike, Friday’s positive jobs numbers…
Ohio Sen. JD Vance, as anticipated, easily won the vice-presidential debate Tuesday, October 1, on demeanor, facts, and analysis. But in fairness to a sometimes herky-jerky and nervous Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, he had the harder task of defending the temporary pseudo-conservative make-over of Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris. His additional burdens were her co-culpability for the last three-and-a-half-years of the Biden disaster,…
More than 1.4 million have already voted in the presidential election, as battleground state polls show no clear frontrunner More than 1.4 million people have now voted in the presidential election, as Kamala Harris and Donald Trump continue to crisscross the country in the final stretch of a neck-and-neck campaign. Their vice-presidential picks, JD Vance…
Gita, 13, sat down in middle of road in Washington state after owner hurt his leg, fell and couldn’t get up A dog saved her owner – who hurt his leg at home in rural Washington state, fell and couldn’t get up for hours – by walking to a road, sitting in the middle of…
Firefighters carry heavy packs along rugged slopes to calm fast-moving fires, and sweltering weather is compounding already dangerous work Life as a roofer in Florida’s sweltering heat: ‘It feels like 120F’Life as California warehouse worker: ‘Products matter more than people’ After 20 years fighting flames for the US Forest Service, the fire captain Abel Martinez…
Behind the devastating storm’s death toll – currently more than 200 people in six states – lie personal tales of anguish Hundreds, if not thousands, of harrowing stories of search and survival have come to light in the wake of Hurricane Helene’s devastation, which destroyed communities in six states across the south-east US after it…
Abta’s annual conference takes place amid increased confidence, with sustainability issues casting less of a cloud than forthcoming EU red tape When the Covid pandemic and the subsequent cost of living crisis threatened to wipe out much of the travel industry, companies clung to one article of faith: people were desperate for a holiday and…
Critics of incumbent Kais Saied say he has increasingly bent the country’s institutions to his will Tunisia will hold a presidential election on Sunday against the backdrop of a crackdown on dissent and human rights violations committed against undocumented migrants seeking to cross the Mediterranean to Europe. The incumbent, Kais Saied, whose most prominent critics…
The Irish singer on growing up in Donegal, his father’s early death, and why he still enjoys meeting his fans Born in Donegal in 1961, Daniel O’Donnell is a singer and TV personality known as “Wee Daniel” to his legion of dedicated fans. His career has spanned four decades: first touring with his sister, the Irish country music…
Seized dog, named Bruno, euthanised while owners were applying for exemption to keep him Lancashire police has apologised after putting down an XL bully dog while the owners were in the process of applying for an exemption to keep him. The seized dog, named Bruno, was euthanised due to an “administration error”. Continue reading… Please…
Rescuers search for missing after huge volumes of rain fall in area around Jablanica and Konjic, causing sudden flooding Rescue teams are searching for survivors after flash floods and landslides hit parts of Bosnia, killing at least 16 people and injuring dozens more. Construction machines worked to remove piles of rocks and debris covering the…
From Yellowjackets to Fallout and now murderous new drama Sweetpea, the British actor is killing it. But behind all the grisly roles, she’s really sweet … honest All Ella Purnell ever wanted to do was write children’s books about magical trees and talking ducks and happy bunny rabbits, and instead here she is chainsawing a…
Odată cu apropierea sezonului rece, șoferii din România trebuie să se pregătească pentru schimbarea anvelopelor de vară cu cele de iarnă. Acest proces nu doar că este esențial pentru siguranța rutieră, dar este și o obligație legală atunci când drumurile publice sunt acoperite de zăpadă, gheață sau polei. În 2024, pe fondul schimbărilor economice și…
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Ce conține șunca Pikok de la Lidl. Se găsește mai tot timpul în ofertă, are un preț foarte mic și mulți români o cumpără, dar puțini citesc eticheta produsului. Este achiziționată frecvent pentru a fi folosită la sandwich-uri. Care sunt ingredientele din șunca Pikok de la Lidl, care are un cost avantajos. E mereu pe…
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Fenerbahce – Olympiacos din cadrul Euroligii de baschet s-a terminat 82-71. Trupa turcească a reușit să se impună în fața grecilor în runda 1 din Euroligă. Ca urmare a debutului în baschetul european din sezonul acesta, Jose Mourinho, antrenorul echipei de fotbal, a luat parte la confruntare. Suporterul a făcut scandal și a fost dat…
Follow the 12.30pm BST kick-off at Selhurst ParkLive scoreboard | Get in touch: email Scott here Crystal Palace make two changes after the 2-1 defeat at Everton last weekend. Trevoh Chalobah, on loan from Chelsea, makes his debut, while Ismaïla Sarr starts on the wing; Daichi Kamada and Jean-Philippe Mateta drop to the bench. Liverpool…
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Noi detalii șocante ies la iveală în cazul accidentului tragic care a avut loc în luna iulie, în parcarea parcului Pantelimon, în urma căruia un băiețel de doar nouă ani și-a pierdut viața, iar sora lui a fost grav rănită. Adolescentul care a produs accidentul era drogat cu canabis Potrivit oamenilor legii, raportul toxicologic arată…
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Adrian Mutu a vorbit în exclusivitate la „Don Mutu” despre controversatul gest făcut de Dorinel Munteanu. „Briliantul” știe de ce antrenorului a recurs la gestul de a îl lua de guler pe David Maftei. Adrian Mutu nu îl menajează pe Dorinel Munteanu: „Nu am avut niciun antrenor care să se comporte așa” Adrian Mutu, golgheterul…
A newly released video shows the moment when a Kentucky sheriff pointed his gun at a judge’s head before allegedly shooting and killing him. The surveillance footage shows Letcher County Sheriff Shawn Stines, 43, and District Judge Kevin Mullins, 54, in the judge’s chambers having what appeared to be a heated conversation on Sept. 19…
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După ce Comisia Europeană și-a dat acordul, un al treilea pod peste Dunăre se va construi prin colaborarea dintre România și Bulgaria. Despre acesta se știe că va fi undeva lângă Ruse și va avea ca termen de finalizare aproximativ opt ani, adică 2032-2033. Un nou pod peste Dunăre Acesta este termenul prevăzut de experții…
Regular monitoring of blood pressure is essential for maintaining heart health, especially for those with hypertension or concerns about high blood pressure. With the advent of technology, checking blood pressure has become easier and more accessible, particularly through devices like the Apple Watch. Let’s explore how to use your Apple Watch to monitor your blood…
The Swede, who almost lost a leg at 23, on recovery, success and being the youngest ever Champions League coach Elena Sadiku’s modesty very briefly breaks. “I was pretty good,” she says. “I am not going to lie.” The point is perfectly contextual rather than needlessly arrogant. Sadiku’s extraordinary – and extraordinarily complex – relationship…
Julian Dunkerton on how Brexit was an ‘economic disaster’ and why the brand is focusing on ‘preppy classics’ Julian Dunkerton is striding around Superdry’s barn-like showroom, yanking garments off rails, stroking fabrics and talking up the brand he believes he can bring back from the brink. Aged 59, Dunkerton could be forgiven for retreating to…
U.S. port strikes prompted panic buying of food and other goods nationwide this week, according to social media trends. Unionized dockworkers from the International Longshoremen’s Association went on strike to fight for higher pay after their contract with the U.S. Maritime Alliance expired Monday night. The strike, which has been halted after workers reached a…
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Dinamo încearcă să joace cât mai multe meciuri pe Național Arena, iar FANATIK a aflat ce partida importantă intenționează „alb-roșii” să mai dispute pe cel mai mare are stadion din România. Dinamo vrea să joace derby-ul cu CFR Cluj pe Arena Națională FANATIK a aflat că Dinamo încearcă să joace meciul cu CFR Cluj pe…
