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Scientists have discovered what they believe is the strongest evidence to date that the continents were formed by giant meteor impacts during the Earth's early history. Meteorite impacts were "particularly prevalent during the first billion years or so of our planet's four-and-a-half billion year history", according to researchers from Curtin University. The theory that the continents were originally formed at the sites of these impacts has been around for decades, but there has been little solid evidence to support it - until now, says Dr Tim Johnson. "By examining tiny crystals of the mineral zircon in rocks from the Pilbara Craton in Western Australia, which represents Earth's best-preserved remnant of ancient crust, we found evidence of these giant meteorite impacts," Dr Johnson said. The mineral deposits around Pilbara, which is rich in iron, are some of the oldest on Earth, and have previously been the site of discovery for evidence of the earliest known life on land. … [Read more...] about Scientists find evidence that continents were formed by giant meteor impacts

By Shaimaa Khalil Published 1 day ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Olivia Newton-John was a UK-born, Australian-raised recording artist who shot to superstardom in the US. It's no wonder that Hollywood is mourning her and that tributes have come from her star friends from Britain as well. But Australia has and will always claim her as its "darling" and "sweetheart". Obituary: Olivia Newton-John This is where she started her musical career, even though she grew up wanting to be a vet and then a policewoman. Newton-John formed a girl group with three other school friends at 14 and started performing in a café run by her sister's boyfriend. Australians grew up with a young Olivia Newton-John on their screens. She appeared on many talent shows. She sang Summertime aged 15 on a televised talent competition and landed a role on the TV … [Read more...] about Olivia Newton-John: Australia mourns a national sweetheart

A man who murdered his bride within hours of their wedding and stuffed her body into a suitcase has been found guilty of her murder. The body of grandmother Dawn Walker, 52, was found in a field four days after she married Thomas Nutt on 27 October last year. Nutt, 45, killed Ms Walker shortly after their wedding, storing her body in a cupboard before putting it in a suitcase and dumping it in bushes behind their West Yorkshire home, Bradford Crown Court was told. Nutt did not give evidence in the trial, admitting manslaughter on the basis he "did not intend" to cause serious harm to his wife. But on Wednesday, a jury found him guilty of murder after three hours of deliberation. There were cheers in the courtroom as the verdict was announced. Advertisement An examination of Ms Walker's body showed that she had suffered significant neck injuries which indicated there had been "a forceful application of pressure to her neck". At the start of the … [Read more...] about Man who murdered new wife within hours of wedding and put body in a suitcase found guilty of murder

A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a fellow schoolboy in north London. The unnamed 15-year-old suspect is being held by Metropolitan Police after the death of Deshaun James Tuitt, also 15, who was stabbed in Highbury Fields, Islington, just before 9pm on 4 August. He died later in hospital. A post-mortem ruled Deshaun's cause of death was a stab wound, shock, and haemorrhage. A 34-year-old woman has also been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender, Scotland Yard said. Advertisement Police have renewed their appeals for information or footage. Detective Chief Inspector Joanna Yorke of the Met's Specialist Crime Command said: "Despite these arrests, we are still very keen to hear from anyone who has information or footage relating to this incident. More on London Owami Davies: New CCTV footage shows last known images of missing student nurse Four-year-old girl killed in south London house explosion named … [Read more...] about Teenager arrested on suspicion of murdering fellow schoolboy Deshaun James Tuitt

This time last year Jesica Murphy made headlines around the world after being accused of "raising a murderer" because she takes her daughter hunting with her . She received chilling messages from outraged trolls who said her little girl, Lyla, then four, would be an “assassin” one day. Now, 12 months on, Jessica chatted with the Daily Star to reflect on the hate spewed in her direction. READ MORE: Mum warned she's raising a 'murderer' as she takes daughter, 4, hunting with her "There were a lot of sick comments from people saying things like my daughter was going to be a human killer and that it should be mine or my daughter’s blood all over me," she said. Jesica, 24, has been hunting since she was a child and she now heads off with her gun once a week. And the New Zealand based hunter, who is a full-time stay-at-home mum to two girls, said the activity actually makes her a good parent. Explaining why, she said: "Everyone has their own way of keeping their mental … [Read more...] about ‘I took my 4-year-old hunting – trolls say I’m raising murderer but I’m a good mum’

Relationships are strained in next week’s Coronation Street as, in the wake of feeling pushed out by her family, Audrey Roberts (Sue Nicholls) takes the brave step of opening up to her loved ones that she tried to take her own life. Elsewhere, Faye Windass (Ellie Leach) is pushed to the limit by Craig Tinker’s (Colson Smith) excessive fussing over her and, when he moves out, she later finds herself leaning in for a kiss with another man. Monday August 15 Over afternoon tea, Audrey’s attention is drawn to the arrival of Claudia and Charles in the hotel dining room. As Claudia rows with Charles, she’s amazed when Ken, Audrey and Rita pop out from where they’ve been eavesdropping. As they comfort Claudia, Rita remembers it was Audrey’s birthday recently. Audrey makes a shock announcement and a stunned hush descends, broken by the arrival of a waiter with a cake, singing Happy Birthday to Audrey. Craig asks Carla not to put Faye under pressure at work. Faye tears a … [Read more...] about Coronation Street spoilers: Murder hunt, suicide pain and Faye cheats

The Global Liveability Index released by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) reveals the world’s best and worst places to live in 2022 and Karachi is among the top 10 worst places , once again. The index analysed and marked 172 cities for five factors: infrastructure, health care, education, culture, and entertainment. The most liveable cities in world were mostly in Europe and Canada due to good infrastructure and stability. The index, as quoted by CNBC , said that these cities provided good health care and multiple opportunities for entertainment. Austria’s city Vienna topped the list of top 10 places to live in the world. It achieved an overall rating of 95.1/100 where it scored a whopping 100 for education and infrastructure. Vienna held the top position in 2018 and 2019 as well. Three cities from Canada alone made it to the list of top 10. Following are the best places to live in 2022. 1. Vienna , Austria 2. Copenhagen, Denmark 3. Zurich, Switzerland 4. … [Read more...] about Karachi makes it to list of worst places to live in, again

Family killer Chris Watts described murdering his family in grim letters from behind bars and said he took two attempts to kill his own daughters . Speaking to author Cheryln Cadle from the Dodge Correctional Institution, Wisconsin, in the US, Watts described how he had been "thinking about killing" his wife for weeks , as reported by the Mail. Infamously, Watts murdered his wife Shannan, 34, and smothered his two daughters Bella, 4, and Cece, 3. He then buried Shannan at a work site around 40 miles away, before dumping the bodies of his daughters in crude oil barrels. The crimes stunned locals and people across the world as they gained notoriety, particularly when the Netflix documentary American Murder: The Family Next Door was released. Chris Watts tried to hide his crimes, but revealed all when behind bars ( Image: ABC) Watts smothered his daughters unsuccessfully before moving on to his wife, saying "her eyes filled with blood". He noted how he … [Read more...] about Twisted dad Chris Watts’ harrowing description of killing wife and kids in sick letters

Published 1 day ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Olivia Newton-John, who has died aged 73, began her career as the sweetheart of country-flavoured pop. It all changed when she donned black spandex for Grease, one of the most successful film musicals of all time. Her new raunchy image found its peak in her 1981 album, Physical. But a diagnosis of breast cancer saw her move to an introspective style and she devoted more time to humanitarian causes. Actress and singer Olivia Newton-John dies aged 73 Olivia Newton-John was born in Cambridge on 26 September 1948. Her Welsh father had been an MI5 agent during World War II attached to the Enigma project at Bletchley Park. Her mother was the daughter of the German Nobel laureate, Max Born, and had fled with her family when the Nazis came to power in 1933. In 1954 her father took up a post as a … [Read more...] about Obituary: Olivia Newton-John

By Justin Parkinson Published 15 April 2015 Share close Share page Copy link About sharing In 1955 the first McDonald's franchise restaurant opened in the US. Now it is the world's biggest fast food chain, employing 1.9 million people. The word "McJob" has become a term of derision, but what's it like to actually work there? "Hello, can I help you?" asks the smiling young woman behind the counter. Within about 20 seconds of receiving the order, an Egg and Sausage McMuffin is on the counter. The woman smiles again and moves on to the next customer. The restaurant's only part-full but the serving area is still busy. That's the way McDonald's likes it. Staff are set time targets for service. Efficiency and profit margins are key. It's fair to say that, in the 60 years since the first franchised McDonald's restaurant opened, portrayals of its workplaces have not been universally … [Read more...] about What’s it really like to work at McDonald’s?