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Gibraltar’s monkeys may be eating soil to cope with junk food from tourists

Gibraltar’s monkeys may be eating soil to cope with junk food from tourists

On the tourist-packed ⁠Rock of Gibraltar, one of the most common sights is monkeys ⁠begging for food – and sometimes stealing sweet and salty snacks from unsuspecting visitors. Scientists now have documented an unusual behaviour among these macaques that may help them ward off a bellyache from all this junk food. Researchers said the monkeys have been observed eating soil more frequently, a behaviour they said may help the macaques avoid stomach upset from consuming human snacks. They found that...

Wing David to make England debut against Wales

Bristol Bears wing Millie David will win her first England cap against Wales on Saturday as the Red Roses shake up selection once more in the Women's Six Nations.

Wing David to make England debut against Wales

Bristol Bears wing Millie David will win her first England cap against Wales on Saturday as the Red Roses shake up selection once more in the Women's Six Nations.

Wing David lost for words over England debut

Bristol Bears wing Millie David will win her first England cap against Wales on Saturday as the Red Roses shake up selection once more in the Women's Six Nations.
'Seriously fractured'? Scepticism over Trump's Iran leadership split claim

'Seriously fractured'? Scepticism over Trump's Iran leadership split claim

Iranian officials have kept a united front in the Middle East war and there appears for now to be no major split within the leadership, even though factional disagreements exist and the complete absence from public view of key decision…

Inflation: What do price increases mean for you?

Prices went up by 3.3% in March, but what does that mean for you asks the BBC's Colletta Smith.

Your pint could come with a surprising health benefit

Beer provides "substantial levels" of vitamin B6 into your diet, according to new research.

Your pint could come with a surprising health benefit

Beer provides "substantial levels" of vitamin B6 into your diet, according to new research.
US doesn't dictate terms of trade talks: Carney

US doesn't dictate terms of trade talks: Carney

The United States does not get to dictate the terms of upcoming trade talks, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday, when asked about reports that Washington wanted an "entry fee" before starting negotiations.
Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat, dies at 80

Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat, dies at 80

Rep. David Scott, D-Ga., has died at the age of 80, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Wednesday.“Congressman Scott’s passing is deeply sad,” Jeffries told reporters.
Mideast war weighs on parent of Durex condoms

Mideast war weighs on parent of Durex condoms

Reckitt Benckiser, the British supplier of health and hygiene products including Durex condoms, said Wednesday that soaring oil prices caused by the Middle East war could cost it up to £150 million ($203 million).
NFL defended streaming strategy in meeting with Trump administration regulators, FCC filing shows

NFL defended streaming strategy in meeting with Trump administration regulators, FCC filing shows

NFL executives defended their media rights strategy in a meeting last week with Trump administration regulators, according to a FCC filing published Wednesday.