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Desmond Morris, whose book The Naked Ape inspired and scandalised, dies aged 98

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 9:12am
Morris, who was also a surrealist painter and broadcaster, was best known for his 1967 book The Naked Ape.

Desmond Morris, whose book The Naked Aped inspired and scandalised, dies aged 98

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 9:12am
Morris, who was also a surrealist painter and broadcaster, was best known for his 1967 book The Naked Ape.

Another flight leaves passengers behind due to border delays

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 8:30am
New European border rules have caused delays at airports across the continent, affecting flights.

Redesigned footballs could reduce heading impact, say scientists

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 8:29am
Scientists believe footballs could be designed to reduce the impact of heading after new research discovered the action caused a previously unreported pressure wave energy transfer to the brain.

Redesigned ball could reduce heading impact - scientists

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 8:29am
Scientists believe footballs could be designed to reduce the impact of heading after new research discovered the action caused a previously unreported pressure wave energy transfer to the brain.

Super-slim Welsh house sells for just £45,000

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 7:56am
It's only 7.5m wide but the end of terrace in Rhondda Cynon Taf attracted lots of interest at auction.

Japan on high alert for 'huge' second quake after issuing tsunami warning

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 7:53am
Japan's meteorological agency warns another, stronger earthquake may hit in the next week,

Moody, 19, surges ahead of 2024 champion Wilson

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 7:20am
English teenager Stan Moody makes a hugely impressive Crucible debut as he takes a 6-3 lead in his World Championship opener against former winner Kyren Wilson.

Are insider traders making millions from Trump's announcements?

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 7:14am
The BBC has found significant spikes in activity shortly before the US president made some announcements.

Are insider traders making millions from the Iran war?

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 7:14am
The BBC has found significant spikes in activity shortly before the US president made some announcements.

Should Gabriel have been sent off for Haaland clash?

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 7:09am
Gabriel pushed his head towards Erling Haaland's face yet escaped with only a booking. Why did the VAR not intervene for a red card?

F1 bosses to use 'scalpel rather than baseball bat' for changes

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 7:09am
F1 bosses will use "a scalpel rather than a baseball bat" in making changes to the sport's rules at a meeting on Monday, says Toto Wolff.

Elon Musk summoned by French prosecutors amid ongoing X probe

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 7:03am
Whether the tech billionaire will attend the interview requested by Paris prosecutors remains to be seen.

Amy Winehouse's dad loses court case over auction

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 6:27am
Mitch Winehouse accused two friends of profiting from items sold at auctions in the United States.

Amy Winehouse's dad loses court case over auction

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 6:27am
Mitch Winehouse accused two friends of profiting from items sold at auctions in the United States.

Health visitors call for limits on 'impossible' 1,000-family caseloads

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 6:08am
BBC analysis shows the number of health visitors in England has almost halved in the last 10 years.

Konate says he is close to signing new Liverpool deal

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 6:00am
Ibrahima Konate says he is "close to an agreement" with Liverpool over a new contract and there is a "big chance" he will remain at Anfield next season.

Rebel Wilson's claims against actress are 'malicious concoctions', court hears

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 5:19am
Wilson has been accused of defaming the star of her film The Deb over an incident involving a bath in Bondi.

Rebel Wilson's claims against actress are 'malicious concoctions', court hears

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 5:19am
Wilson has been accused of defaming the star of her film The Deb over an incident involving a bath in Bondi.

Woman, 86, convicted after getting one letter wrong on car insurance form

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 4:13am
The pensioner was criminally prosecuted after she had written one wrong number plate letter.

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