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Manhattan Halloween Cold Case Solved After 52 Years

A half-century-old Halloween murder mystery in Manhattan has finally been solved through groundbreaking DNA technology, bringing closure to a case that haunted investigators for generations.

BBC's banned nuclear war drama director dies at 90

Discover the untold story of 'The War Game', the groundbreaking BBC drama so horrifyingly realistic about nuclear attack consequences that it was banned for 20 years, as its director passes away aged 90.

UK Cold Weather Alert: Essential Health Tips

As temperatures plummet across Britain, health experts reveal crucial strategies to protect vulnerable residents from winter's dangers. Discover essential cold-weather advice that could save lives.

Nuclear test veterans take government to court over health

British nuclear test veterans and their descendants are launching legal action against the Ministry of Defence, demanding recognition and compensation for health issues they believe stem from radiation exposure during Cold War experiments.

Britain's Deadliest Critters Revealed

Experts uncover the surprising dangers posed by Britain's smallest creatures, from toxic caterpillars to disease-carrying ticks. Discover which common insects pose the biggest threat to your health.

Human Superweapon: The Mind That Protected Britain

Discover the astonishing true story of Nicholas Wright, whose extraordinary mind was weaponised during the Cold War, creating what experts called 'the greatest war weapon ever conceived' - all contained within a single human brain.

Arctic Blast: Widespread Freeze Warning for US

A dangerous cold front is sweeping across the United States, bringing potentially record-breaking freezing temperatures and frost risks from the Midwest to the Northeast. Meteorological authorities issue urgent warnings as the mercury plummets.

Britain's Big Freeze: Frost and Snow Hit UK

The first significant cold snap of the season has gripped Britain, with frost spreading across the nation and snow dusting northern hills as temperatures take a dramatic dive overnight.

BBC bans John Wayne's The Green Berets film

The BBC has removed the 1968 Vietnam War film The Green Berets from its schedule following editorial review, citing its controversial political messaging and portrayal of the conflict as unsuitable for modern audiences.

The Iris Affair: Sky Atlantic's Spy Thriller Masterpiece

Sky Atlantic's latest espionage drama 'The Iris Affair' combines Cold War tension with modern storytelling, featuring stellar performances and breathtaking cinematography that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats.

Britain to feel like Barcelona by 2050

Groundbreaking Met Office research exposes how climate change will transform Britain's weather patterns, with southern England facing temperatures matching southern Spain within decades.

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