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Hamrick previously described the diamond ring on her left finger as a ‘commitment ring’

Exclusive: Animal rights charity says new undercover investigation shows cruelty against big cats is still widespread despite criticism of their treatment, Tara Cobham writes

A daring deep sea search has found tiny pieces of a mysterious meteor that crashed to Earth in 2014. The ‘alien hunter of Harvard’ tells Bevan Hurley the discovery may be evidence of an advanced extraterrestrial civilization visiting Earth

Exclusive: The controversial influencer’s arrest last year prompted an outcry over his misogynist social media presence. But now, as he and his brother face a string of criminal charges in Romania, Maya Oppenheim finds their troubling videos are still freely available online

The misogynist influencer and his brother face rape and trafficking charges in Romania

As Nahel’s coffin was lowered into the ground, his mother bravely declared: ‘It is finished.’ But Bel Trew is told the country’s reckoning with racism and nights of rioting are only just beginning

The desperate search for the missing Titanic submersible came to a tragic end when debris was discovered deep in the ocean. But, we still don’t know many crucial aspects of the doomed voyage. Rachel Sharp, Io Dodds, Bevan Hurley and Andrea Blanco report

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Exclusive: Starmer and Davey urged to strike informal deal – as new figures show success of tactical voting campaign

A daring deep sea search has found tiny pieces of a mysterious meteor that crashed to Earth in 2014. The ‘alien hunter of Harvard’ tells Bevan Hurley the discovery may be evidence of an advanced extraterrestrial civilization visiting Earth

Which parts of Paris are affected, and how does travel insurance cover you?