British scientists begin project to search for life on Mars
British scientists have started an ambitious project aimed at searching for signs of extraterrestrial life on Mars.
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UK gunman killed 10 in an hour, police believe
Derrick Bird, the gunman who shot dead 12 people in a rampage in Cumbria, killed 10 of his victims in less than an hour, UK police believe.
The grudges that drove Derrick Bird over the edge
David Bird had no time to react to his brother's final visit before he was shot in the head at pointblank range.
UK massacre: English village copes with grief
Whitehaven, England - A friend of one of the shooting spree's victims broke down in tears as she knelt alone to lay flowers at the spot where he died.
British police seek answers over shooting rampage
Whitehaven, England - Reuters - Police said on Thursday they may never be able to fully explain why a quiet taxi-driver shot dead 12 people in the scenic Lake District, in Britain's worst gun rampage for years.
Family feud may have sparked massacre
A family row over a disputed will may have triggered the massacre of 12 people, with the British shooter's twin brother and family solicitor among the victims.
Children who eat a Mediterranean diet less prone to asthma
Children who eat a diet rich in fruit, vegetables and fish have a lower risk of asthma and wheezing, researchers in Europe have found.
'You won't see me again,' alleged gunman told friend
What compelled an outwardly normal man who was polite and friendly to those in his community to unleash one of Britain's deadliest killing sprees?
Climber conquers Everest before fatal blindness
British climber Peter Kinloch was on the roof of the world, in bright sunlight, taking pictures of the Himalayas below. Minutes later, he went blind.
UK taxi driver guns down 12, then himself
A local newspaper has reported that Derrick Bird killed his twin brother David before embarking on his murderous rampage in a nearby town.
Soccer: Ryan Nelsen answers your World Cup questions
"Most of my teammates read comic books and would not even know what political science means", says political science scholar Ryan Nelsen.
<i>Rebecca Barry:</i> Time for some culture - High Street it is
Crowds, bad music and queues aside, you could almost say shopping in London is fun. Almost.
Fergie's multi-million dollar payout revealed
Despite claiming she was cut off by the royals after divorce from Prince Andrew, Sarah Ferguson received a hefty divorce settlement.
The new gourmet delight - bottled sea water
Launched at the Taste of Edinburgh festival yesterday, Acquamara claims to be the world's first designer sea water.
Is the euro entering its final phase?
The euro is the latest crisis in modern German history...
Family 'quality time' less than an hour a day
The fabric of British family life is being reduced to stress and "chaos" by lack of time and money worries, say experts.
Britain's Treasurer quits in gay 'expenses' scandal
Britain's Chief Secretary to the Treasury, David Laws, has resigned over expenses claims paid to his gay partner.
What the Greeks and Romans taught us about modern life
Our taste for haute cuisine and fine wine is nothing new, writes The Independent's Ferdinand Mount.
McQueen's right-hand woman inherits his empire
The late designer's assistant Sarah Burton has been named creative director of the Alexander McQueen label.
Turning back time
After a tough financial year, fashion designers seek solace in the familiar with a move back to their signature styles.
Devon: Clued-up for Christie country trip
Kevin Pilley follows in the footsteps of the creator of genteel supersleuth Miss Marple.
Big OE back on the menu
If London and other traditional destinations for the OE-brigade are back in business, corporates here could be hit with huge attrition rates.