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ON THIS DAY: John Walker invents the friction match (1826)

On this day in 1826, English chemist and pharmacist John Walker made an accidental discovery that would quietly change everyday life: the friction match....

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UK elections: early picture emerges, pressure on Starmer?

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Bank hostage situation in Germany, police operation underway

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Livestock farmer arrested after attacking veterinary officer

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Air conditioning and electricity consumption in Cyprus 

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