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A source of ‘dark oxygen’ has been discovered on the sea floor.Credit: Cavan/Getty Something is pumping out large amounts of oxygen at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean, at depths where a total lack of sunlight makes photosynthesis impossible. The phenomenon was discovered in a region strewn with ancient, plum-sized formations called polymetallic nodules, which could play a part in …

Lewis Hamilton admitted he had “mixed feelings” and expressed sympathy for team-mate George Russell after inheriting victory in the Belgian Grand Prix when his Mercedes team-mate’s car was disqualified from the race. Russell, meanwhile, described his post-race disqualification for an underweight car as “heartbreaking”. The British pair had earlier crossed the finishing line nose-to-nail in a gripping conclusion to the …

Tom Aspinall retained the UFC interim heavyweight championship with a punishing first-round knockout of Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304 on Saturday night, setting up the English fighter for a potential colossal matchup with division great Jon Jones. Aspinall rocked Blaydes with a big right hand that sent the challenger to the canvas before he finished him off with a series …

Nadia Mohd-Radzman is a botanist on a mission. The Cambridge University researcher wants the UK to recognise the wonders of a crop that she believes could transform the nation’s health. Hence her campaigning – for the broad bean. Vicia faba has a host of special properties, she argues. It is rich in protein, fibre and iron, for example. More importantly, …

Passengers flying British Airways these days may be surprised to find themselves traveling not to Heathrow or Gatwick, but first to 19th-century England: complete with men on horseback, women in carriages and a corset so tight the lady might needeth an oxygen mask. The airline’s new safety video is replete with references to British culture, and draws on the success …

Helen Glover’s return to Olympic waters brought smooth progress to the ­women’s four final and suggested the third gold medal of a stellar career lies well within her reach. British crews won three of their five heats on a warm, bright day at Vaires‑Sur-Marne that stood in happy contrast to Saturday’s persistent rain. The prospect of a successful summer looks …

Meet Jennie the golden retriever – honorary 73rd Liberal Democrat MP, who has her own press officer and may need extra security after becoming a social media sensation. Always by the side of her owner, the new MP for Torbay, Steve Darling, guide dog Jennie has taken to House of Commons life swimmingly and is quickly attracting legions of fans. …

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Fast-rising and BAFTA-nominated Irish star Éanna Hardwicke (“The Sixth Commandment,” “Lakelands”) is set to play Manchester United and Ireland soccer legend Roy Keane in upcoming Irish feature “Saipan,” Variety can reveal. Hardwicke will be joined by two-time Oscar nominee Steve Coogan (“Philomena,” “The Reckoning”), who will star as Mick McCarthy, the former Ireland soccer manager with whom Keane had an …