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Councils and taxman to be given power to view your internet historyDozens of public bodies will be able to search people's internet activity for the purposes of 'detecting or preventing crime'
Britain's oldest tree appears to be undergoing a sex change after 3,000 yearsThe tree, or part of it, is turning female as researchers have discovered a branch which has suddenly grown berries The Fortingall Yew in Perthshire, which estimates suggest could be 5,000 years old, is regarded as a male tree because of the fact it produces pollen – unlike female yews, which produce distinctive seed-bearing red berries.But botanists have spoken of their surprise after finding three red berries on a branch of the yew this year - in signs at least part of the male tree is becoming female.
Pet cats share neurotic tendencies with zoo lions, say researchersCharacteristics are 'strikingly similar' across the species The cute cat purring on your lap could actually be a neurotic, controlling wreck, according to university researchers – but contrary to some reports they probably don’t want to kill you.
Qwasie Reid: US paramedic suspended without pay for helping child who was chokingThe New York City EMT was transpotting an elderly patient to a hospital appointment when the ambulance was flagged down by a 'frantic man' in the street
Greece becomes a winter destinationTemperatures took a nose dive as mountain peaks enjoyed their first snow for the season.