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Scientists use CRISPR to seriously increase vitamin D levels in tomatoes

By making some genetic adjustments using CRISPR technology, scientists have designed a special sun-dried tomato full of vitamin D down to the leaves. The flesh and skin of the fruit were genetically modified to contain the same levels of vitamin D as two eggs or 28 grams of tuna, which are currently recommended sources of …

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The EU is debating to reduce Russia’s oil ban in the face of the Hungarian opposition

The EU is debating whether to lift the ban on Russian oil imports to appease Hungarian leader Viktor Orbán, who is blocking the latest European sanctions against Vladimir Putin’s war machine. EU senior diplomats held a special meeting on Sunday stalled by a compromise plan banning the bloc from getting Russian oil into tankers, but …

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EasyJet’s travel chaos continues with flights to and from Belfast International Airport canceled

There have been more disruptions for air travelers due to last-minute cancellations of EasyJet flights. Lights between London Gatwick, Edinburgh and Belfast International Airport were turned off on Sunday evening. Some passengers were stranded with no alternative flight home available. EasyJet said there were some air traffic control restrictions in London Gatwick this afternoon that …

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Carrie Johnson faces MPs ‘schedule for Boris’ “secret” birthday party, left out of Sue Gray’s report

A source close to the privileges committee said Ms Johnson and other attendees could be brought before MPs to explain what happened at the two events. “What they are deciding is whether the Prime Minister lied to Parliament. To do so they have to go beyond the two elements of what he said,” the source …

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A man was seriously injured after being stabbed in a street attack near the cemetery

A man has been seriously injured after being stabbed on a street in Glasgow. The 27-year-old was attacked on Skirsa Street in Vaila Street near St Kentigern Cemetery in Lambhill at around 9.30pm on Saturday. Emergency services rushed to the scene and were taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital for treatment for their injuries. The …

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Ukrainian MP reveals a heartbreaking note that his mother left in the backpack of a refugee child

A Ukrainian MP has spoken of hugging a child separated from his parents who had a note in his backpack that said “please protect him”. Kira Rudyk, who is in the UK on Monday to meet with Secretary of Defense Ben Wallace, told Sophy Ridge on Sunday the heartbreaking stories of children who have become …

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Journalist in the UK for 18 years “traumatized” by the delay of the Home Office which stopped her work Sign up for free to continue reading Register for free to continue reading

A journalist said she had to stop working because of her immigration status, despite having lived in the UK for almost two decades, she said the ordeal has left her traumatized. Dahaba Ali Hussen, 29, recently got a new job as a political reporter, but her company told her that her shift had stopped because …

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