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Posted by The Analyst | June 18, 2019 | Breaking News
New photos released to bolster US allegations over Gulf

The Pentagon last night released new photos it says show that members of Tehran's Revolutionary Guard were responsible for attacks last week on two oil tankers near the Persian Gulf.

Posted by The Analyst | June 18, 2019 | Farming
Large rise in judgments being sought by vulture funds over farmers’ debts

There has been a large rise in the number of judgments being sought by vulture funds on farm-related debt, an agrifinance specialist has warned.

Posted by The Analyst | June 18, 2019 | Farming
Labour shortages now the biggest threat to farming’s growth targets

Why are farmers finding it difficult to get people to work on farms?

Posted by The Analyst | June 18, 2019 | Breaking News
John Downing: ‘Only an epic screw-up will keep Boris from Downing Street’

From today, there are 135 days left before the next Brexit deadline of October 31. Tonight at 8pm, just after the soap 'EastEnders' ends on BBC television, the remaining candidates...

Posted by The Analyst | June 18, 2019 | Breaking News
Important discovery on rising sea levels made by Boaty McBoatface

The maiden voyage of Boaty McBoatface, the robotic submarine named by the British public, has made a discovery about how climate change is causing rising sea levels.

Posted by The Analyst | June 18, 2019 | Breaking News
Heiress and fashion icon Vanderbilt dies aged 95

Gloria Vanderbilt, the intrepid heiress, artist and romantic who began her extraordinary life as the "poor little rich girl" of the Great Depression, survived family tragedy and multiple marriages and...

Posted by The Analyst | June 18, 2019 | Breaking News
Hailstones ‘size of ping-pong balls’ damage vineyard crops

Storms hurled hailstones the size of ping-pong balls on to crops and vineyards in south-eastern France over the weekend, prompting authorities to declare a state of "natural emergency".

Posted by The Analyst | June 18, 2019 | Breaking News
Freed activist Wong vows to fight ‘evil’ law in Hong Kong

ACTIVIST Joshua Wong, who has become the face of Hong Kong's push for full democracy, walked free from prison yesterday and vowed to join a mass protest movement demanding that...

Posted by The Analyst | June 18, 2019 | Farming
Farming faces ‘challenging’ goals with 30 action points

The agriculture sector faces challenging targets under the Government's Climate Action Plan, with more than 30 action points to help reduce emissions by 10-15pc from the sector.

Posted by The Analyst | June 18, 2019 | Breaking News
Ex-Egyptian leader Morsi collapses and dies in court

Egypt's former president Mohammed Morsi, the Muslim Brotherhood leader who rose to office in the country's first free elections in 2012 and was ousted a year later by the military,...

Posted by The Analyst | June 18, 2019 | Science & Tech
Goldman Sachs is sounding the alarm: Tech stocks are overvalued

Tech stocks – and software ones in particular – have had a big year, with Microsoft's stock price jumping 30% in 2019.

Posted by The Analyst | June 17, 2019 | Breaking News
US to send more troops to Middle East

The Pentagon is sending about 1,000 additional American troops to the Middle East, as commanders try to bolster security for forces and allies in the region from what authorities say...

Posted by The Analyst | June 17, 2019 | Science & Tech

Keep the mugginess down this summer.

Posted by The Analyst | June 17, 2019 | Science & Tech

You don't always get what you pay for.

Posted by The Analyst | June 17, 2019 | Breaking News
Boy survives having his face impaled by 10in knife

A 15-year-old Kansas boy got a large knife embedded in his face, and doctors say he is extremely lucky.

Posted by The Analyst | June 17, 2019 | Science & Tech
Amazon fires back at Ocasio-Cortez’s claim that it pays workers ‘starvation wages’

Amazon committed to pay a $15 minimum wage to all of its employees, starting in 2018.

Posted by The Analyst | June 17, 2019 | Science & Tech
4 ways to prevent blisters

Quick tips for preventing and caring for blisters on your feet

Posted by The Analyst | June 17, 2019 | Science & Tech
This amazing machine lets you make nugget ice at home—and it's finally on sale again

The Opal Nugget Ice Machine makes Sonic-level ice, so you can enjoy a limeade right at home.

Posted by The Analyst | June 17, 2019 | Science & Tech
Is YouTube too big to fix everything?

YouTube looks to more human monitors and machine learning to catch fake videos and lewd comments, but "you'll still be able to find examples."

Posted by The Analyst | June 17, 2019 | Breaking News
US releases photos to bolster claim Iran attacked tankers

The Pentagon has released new photos it says show that members of Iran's Revolutionary Guard were responsible for attacks last week on two oil tankers near the Persian Gulf.

Posted by The Analyst | June 17, 2019 | Breaking News
Four wounded as shots fired at victory parade for NBA champions

Four people have been shot and wounded as a victory rally for NBA title winners the Toronto Raptors turned into a stampede.

Posted by The Analyst | June 17, 2019 | Breaking News
Two wounded as shots fired at victory parade for NBA champions

Police in Canada say two people have been shot and wounded at a massive victory rally for NBA champions the Toronto Raptors.

Posted by The Analyst | June 17, 2019 | Breaking News
These six-word horror stories have taken Twitter by storm

Horror fans are flexing their creative muscles by coming up with six-word scary stories.

Posted by The Analyst | June 17, 2019 | Science & Tech

In case you needed another reason to childproof your home

Posted by The Analyst | June 17, 2019 | Science & Tech

We've taken the time to find the best smartwatches around.

Posted by The Analyst | June 17, 2019 | Science & Tech

Let us help you keep your pool healthy and clean.

Posted by The Analyst | June 17, 2019 | Science & Tech

These colorful tablets are the best devices for your kids.

Posted by The Analyst | June 17, 2019 | Science & Tech

The more you know, the less you sleep

Posted by The Analyst | June 17, 2019 | Science & Tech

Teach kids how to make their own snacks

Posted by The Analyst | June 17, 2019 | Science & Tech
Comcast created an eye-control remote to help users with mobility challenges

Comcast launches a free X1 TV remote that lets customers with physical disabilities change channels, surf and sets recordings with their eyes.

Posted by The Analyst | June 17, 2019 | Science & Tech
Email sextortion scams are on the rise and they’re scary. Here’s what to do if you get one

Last year, electronic extortion complaints rose 242%, with total losses of $83 million. The advice from experts: Don't fall for it.

Posted by The Analyst | June 17, 2019 | Breaking News
RAF jets based in Estonia intercept Russian planes

The RAF has two of its jets deployed in Estonia have been scrambled twice in recent days to intercept Russian aircraft.

Posted by The Analyst | June 17, 2019 | Breaking News
Millionaire jailed over death of man digging secret nuclear bunker

A wealthy US stock trader has been sentenced to nine years in prison over the death in a fire of a man who was helping him secretly dig tunnels for...

Posted by The Analyst | June 17, 2019 | Breaking News
‘Super mum’ giraffe gives birth to fourth calf

A calf has been born to a giraffe described as a “super mom” by the zoo where she lives.

Posted by The Analyst | June 17, 2019 | Science & Tech
Police seek smart doorbell networks to solve crimes

Police departments across the U.S. are asking residents to register their security cameras so they can quickly request footage if an incident occurs nearby.

Posted by The Analyst | June 17, 2019 | Breaking News
Egypt’s ousted president Mohammed Morsi ‘collapses during court session and dies’

Egypt's ousted president Mohammed Morsi has collapsed during a court session and died, state TV said.

Posted by The Analyst | June 17, 2019 | Science & Tech
Look up! The Strawberry Moon will shine bright tonight

Be sure to look up from your phones for a few minutes tonight to see the Strawberry moon, which will be visible all night from sundown to sunrise.

Posted by The Analyst | June 17, 2019 | Breaking News
Cardi B performs in bathrobe after wardrobe malfunction

Cardi B declared the show much go on as she performed in a bathrobe after suffering a wardrobe malfunction during a live show.

Posted by The Analyst | June 17, 2019 | Science & Tech
All the best deals and sales you can shop this week

We're watching for all the best sales so you can shop smarter and avoid fake "discounts" that aren't worth your time.