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Why car parks are the hottest space in solar power

Car parks are a good place for solar panels, providing shade and electricity where it is needed.

Next time you're at the zoo, apparently the elephants will be very happy to see you

Elephants enjoy the presence of zoo visitors, according to a new study.

Why food bills aren't shrinking - five things to know

Prices in the shops remain much higher than a year ago, despite falls in energy and food costs.

Mike Ashley thinks luxury Flannels shops 'bonkers', says boss

Michael Murray says his father-in-law can't understand why people spend so much on luxury fashion.

Man caught smuggling scissors in 'peculiar location' of his body

A man has been caught apparently trying to smuggle an eight-and-a-half inch pair of scissors into a jail - by hiding them in his anus.

Will a Russian diamond ban be effective?

Countries in the G7 bloc want to be able to trace the gemstones to block Russian exports.

Elizabeth Holmes: Inside the routine at the Federal Prison Camp in Bryan, Texas

Here's what we know about the Federal Prison Camp in Bryan, Texas, where Holmes is likely to be sent.

People were kissing 4,500 years ago, scientists say

Scientists say they've found evidence ancient humans began kissing around 4,500 years ago - 1,000 years earlier than was previously thought.

World's oldest complete Hebrew Bible - at around 1,100 years old - sells for £30m

A copy of the Hebrew Bible, thought to be 1,100 years old and one of the world's oldest intact books, has been sold at auction for $38m (£30m).

'We are selling a product that we hope gets discontinued'

The firms aiming to help eradicate invasive species by making commercial use of them.

Why Bud Light and Disney are under attack from conservatives

Conservatives say their fights against "woke" corporations are paying off.

Asia is spending big to battle low birth rates - will it work?

Governments in the region are spending hundreds of billions of dollars trying to reverse the trend.

Speeding driver tried to switch places with his dog to avoid arrest

A driver pulled over for speeding tried to switch places with his dog to avoid arrest, according to police.

How computer games encourage kids to spend cash

Many parents are frustrated with games that encourage children to spend money to advance.

'Doomsday': Singapore renters sound the alarm as prices surge

The surge in rent has become a major issue in the South East Asian country.