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Britain decided not to list genomics as critical infrastructure, deputy PM says
Britain has decided not to designate genomics as critical national infrastructure, Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden said on Thursday, adding a review of the issue had concluded that the current system provided sufficient controls. Dowden had said last year he was exploring whether to designate genomics as critical national infrastructure (CNI), amid pressure from lawmakers concerned at China's activity in the field. CNI is infrastructure that, if compromised, could have a major detrimental
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An Israeli attack on Iran’s nuclear weapons programme is unlikely – here’s why
Iran has reached a stage in its weapons programme where it would be difficult for a single strike to do significant damage.
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France rejects accusations made by Burkina Faso against embassy staff - statement
The French foreign ministry said in a statement on Thursday it regretted Burkina Faso's decision to expel French diplomats and staff, some of whom were assigned to the French embassy in Burkina Faso. "We reject the unfounded accusations made by the Burkina Faso authorities against our staff," it added. Burkina Faso's military government has expelled three French diplomats for alleged subversive activities, the foreign ministry said in a letter seen by Reuters on Thursday.
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CCTV appeal after thief pinches motorbike from Stoke-on-Trent garage
The Honda was stolen from Longport Road, in Longport
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Remembering the infamous Titanic survivor Cosmo Duff-Gordon who took up country seat in Maryculter
Cosmo Duff-Gordon was vilified over accusations of bribery and cowardice after he and his wife, Lucy, survived the sinking of Titanic in April 1912. He would later become a sheriff in Kincardineshire.
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Nottingham youngsters getting stab wounds stitched up by vets to avoid police
A community leader has explained why some are taking desperate measures after being attacked with a knife
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MPs hear call to create new minister to 'protect and cherish' flags and symbols
MPs have heard a call to create a minister to 'protect and cherish' flags after a row over England's 2024 Euros kit ...
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