News at a glance: New gene therapy, Europe’s drought, and a black hole’s photon ring
The latest in science and policy ...
‘Phenomenal’ ancient DNA data set provides clues to origin of farming and early languages
Trio of studies suggests new homeland for earliest Indo-European speakers and traces movements of ancient Greeks, Imperial Romans ...
Olivia family ask ‘who took our baby away from us?’
Olivia Pratt-Korbel’s family pay tribute to their “chatty little girl” and appeal for information.
Benjamin Mendy: Rape accuser denies compensation claim
A woman who accused footballer Benjamin Mendy of rape denies having “a mind to apply for compensation”.
Escaped 18ft python on roof of house in Chandlers Ford
Neighbours spotted the Burmese python trying to get into an upstairs window in Chandlers Ford.
Train drivers at three more operators vote to strike
Workers at Chiltern, Northern Trains and Transpennine Express will walk out in a dispute over pay.
Janet Dunn jailed for killing husband at Ponteland home
Janet Dunn killed Anthony Dunn after she had been a “victim of coercive and controlling behaviour”.
Only 21 foreign nationals removed from UK under post-Brexit asylum rules
Since Brexit, asylum seekers who arrive from a “safe third country” can be returned.
GCSE results: One student’s results day
Millions of Year 11 students collect their GCSE results after sitting the first exams for three years.
Artemis: Cornwall’s Goonhilly to support Nasa Moon mission
The Cornwall site will track an uncrewed capsule ahead of future crewed missions to the Moon.