A 400-year-old secret unlocked: CT scans crack the four-letter code on a brass lock recovered from a shipwreck off the coast of Wales in 1583

Daily Mail - Nov 5, 2026

For 400 years, this brass padlock has remained firmly sealed at the bottom of the sea. But scientists have finally cracked its code, solving the four-letter sequence that has kept it locked since 1583.

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Chinese authorities stopped the sale of ABB Robotics, owned by a Swiss conglomerate, to SoftBank of Japan amid wider scrutiny of global transactions that could affect Beijing’s technology ambitions.

InteleTravel Joins ITT as Corporate Member to Expand Opportunities for Travel Advisors

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Nov 5, 2026

InteleTravel has joined the Institute of Travel & Tourism (ITT) as a corporate member, with the partnership finalised at World Travel Market (WTM) London 2026. The membership creates further opportunities for InteleTravel’s advisors to develop their industry knowledge and education, expand their professional networks and connect with senior leaders across the travel sector. Through partnership, InteleTravel advisors will have opportunities to attend ITT events, connecting with industry partners and peers while increasing their knowledge of the wider travel industry. With ITT expanding its regional events, the partnership will reach advisors around the country.

Tesla's flying Roadster stole the headlines... but this is the real EV behind the gravity-defying stunt you WILL be able to buy

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Even without the ability to take flight, the 'standard' EV boasts some incredibly intriguing - road-legal - technology that could help usher in a new era of battery-powered sports cars.

Op-comic: Do doctors really choose to die differently?

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Many doctors who have witnessed suffering in end-of-life care say they would not want any "heroics." But when the time comes, they might understand their patients' choices a little better.

Welsh aviation firm AerFin bought in £475m deal

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Nov 5, 2026

The company, which was majority owned by a private equity firm, said it was beginning a "new chapter".

Powered by GPT-6, Unitree humanoid robots master painting, chess without training, says CEO

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Robots developed by Chinese humanoid maker Unitree Robotics can now paint pictures and play chess without any prior training, relying on frontier AI models to navigate complex physical tasks, according to founder and CEO Wang Xingxing. Speaking on Thursday at the China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, Wang said Unitree’s machines, powered by OpenAI’s GPT-6, were capable of executing intricate robotic sequences, such as dynamically replacing brush water and blending pigments, guided...

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SoCal stargazers can brace for a November packed with astronomical events, including the Taurids meteor showers and a close encounter between Jupiter and Mars.

Here’s Who Is Meeting Israel’s President to Recommend a Prime Minister

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Israeli party leaders are in discussions with President Isaac Herzog over who should get the first chance to form a governing coalition.

'Tighty whities' really do damage men's fertility: Study of 27,000 men confirms tight briefs impact sperm quality and sexual function

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The question of 'boxers or briefs' has divided men for decades. Now, a study has finally revealed the best option for men concerned with their fertility.

Are Rice Krispies healthy? Dietician's verdict on the cereal after major recipe change - and the surprising benefit of eating a bowl before a workout

Are Rice Krispies healthy? Dietician's verdict on the cereal after major recipe change - and the surprising benefit of eating a bowl before a workout

Nov 5, 2026

The morning favourite has changed recipe, replacing grains of rice with wheat and rice flour - finely milled grains that are digested faster. But has this made them any worse for your health?

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