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Nearby excavations reveal remains of an ancient defensive base, bones and iron weapons, which suggest bay as most likely landing spot for Roman fleet Julius Caesar's invasion of Britain was launched from the sandy shores...

New light shed on role of women in ancient communities, as bone analysis reveals profound effect of manual agricultural labour on the human body Prehistoric women had stronger arms than elite female rowing teams do today...

From some awkward interviews to narrating the events of 9/11, Mr. Lauer had spent more than 20 years at "Today" before he was fired this week.

It's been a big week in royal news. but the second series of Netflix's hit drama revisits a less happy period for the monarchy. Its star explains why the show doesn't shy away from scandal Losing out on a Bafta for the s...

There are some key advancements and developments, experts say, that set this test apart.

Henry Taylor, who made two works for T magazine's holiday issue, reflects on his art -- and on the music mogul.

Pressure to end arms sales over Yemen conflict may have grown stronger, but British PM will have little sway in Riyadh Theresa May travels to Riyadh once again under intense pressure over the UK government's Middle East ...

By joining 'the firm', the American actor's criticisms of Donald Trump and thoughts on Brexit will be a thing of the past Meghan Markle has previously used her celebrity to back Hillary Clinton, lament Brexit and attack ...

Whether they were introduced to you by family or friends, we want to hear about the distinctive American words in your vocabulary If you live or work in America, what do you call a fizzy drink you buy during your lunch b...

Florida cops on Tuesday busted a former St. John's basketball player, accusing him of being a serial killer who they believe murdered four people in one Tampa neighborhood over the past seven weeks, officials said. A tip...

Paul Worthington gives evidence from behind a screen at the inquest into his daughter's death.

Prince Harry's bride will need to sit a British citizenship test before the wedding - which is kinda awkward when the questions are about the future in-laws Not many people who take the British citizenship test are asked...

Reactions to the UK's new industrial strategy and to the 59% fall in apprentice numbers While I welcome the publication of the government's industrial strategy (An industrial strategy 'for exciting times', 27 November), ...

In news no one was Yeti for, scientists say there is no such thing as the Abominable Snowman, and people who claim to have seen one of the creatures actually just spotted a bear. The killjoys from the University of Buffa...

More than 19,000 under-18s have applied to join the army since the campaign began in January, Child Soldiers International says A charity that campaigns against the recruitment of child soldiers has expressed alarm at th...

The president's changing story, which has stunned advisers, is part of a lifelong habit of attempting to create his own version of reality.

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People with degenerative diseases are being put under "extra stress" by having to undergo reassessments of their health so they can continue to receive benefits, say campaigners.

He's the eccentric doctor immortalized in the Netflix documentary Icarus, the whistleblower who exposed what a leading report called a doping "cover-up that operated on an unprecedented scale" in Russia.

Lebanon's chief military prosecutor has indicted an actor and writer on charges of collaborating with Israel and possessing drugs. The prosecutor's statement Thursday came nearly a week after Ziad Itani's …

NEW YORK -- Parents of one of the victims killed in the Nov. 5 shooting rampage at a Texas church filed a claim on Tuesday against the U.S. Air Force in what appeared to be the first legal action in connection to the inc...

Authorities say he killed eight people with his Oct. 31 truck attack near the World Trade Center