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Derry's 'Angel' Roma praying for Ukraine

Renowned Derry actress and film producer, Roma Downey, is 'praying for Ukraine.' Roma, who became a household name following her starring role in the hit US TV series, Touched by an Angel, lives in America with husband, fellow producer Mark Burnett. ...

11 Mar 2022 at 12:33

Safeguarding indigenous peoples’ lands could save primates, research suggests

The extinction of the world’s primates can be prevented by protecting the lands of indigenous peoples, research suggests. Experts suggest more than two thirds of the planet’s 521 non-human primate species – ranging from lemurs to gorillas – are ...

10 Aug 2022 at 20:00

Primate behaviour changed as zoos closed for pandemic, study suggests

Primates spent more time resting and alone, performed more sexual and dominance behaviours and ate less when zoos and safari parks were closed during the first Covid lockdown, research has suggested. A new study looked at how the behaviour of ...

05 Sept 2022 at 01:01

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Archbishops of Armagh condemn attempted murder of PSNI Officer

The Archbishops of Armagh have condemned the attempted murder of PSNI Officer John Caldwell in Omagh. They said: "It is with great shock and a sense of disbelief that we have learned of the horrific gun attack on a member of the PSNI in ...

23 Feb 2023 at 11:33

Boost for conservation as critically endangered chimpanzee born at Chester Zoo

Chester Zoo has welcomed its newest arrival – a western chimpanzee baby. In a boost for conservation efforts, he was born on December 9 after an eight-month pregnancy. Andrew Lenihan, team manager at the attraction, said: “We’re ...

12 Jan 2023 at 13:37

‘Game changing’ research reveals full genome sequences of hundreds of primates

The genetic diversity and evolutionary history of primates – the group that includes monkeys, apes, lemurs and humans – has been revealed in full for the first time. The new findings could be a “game changer” in helping ...

02 Jun 2023 at 00:01

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Funeral of Derry road traffic collision victim Jamsie Gallagher takes place

The poignant Requiem Mass of Derry man James (Jamsie) Gallagher has taken place at St Patrick’s Church, Pennyburn. Mr Gallagher, a pedestrian, who died as a result of a road traffic collision on Strand Road earlier ...

19 Feb 2024 at 15:33

Northern Ireland

Historic war rooms and castles among sites set to open for heritage event

The Northern Ireland Regional War Room is among a host of historic sites set to open to the public for a special two-day event next month. The nuclear bunker is one of 250 buildings and landmarks to open to the ...

14 Aug 2024 at 10:44

Human shoulders and elbows first evolved as brakes for climbing apes – study

The rotating shoulders and extending elbows that allow humans to reach a high shelf or throw a ball may have first evolved as a natural braking system for our primate ancestors, a study suggests. According to ...

06 Sept 2023 at 00:01

Leicestershire zoo ‘absolutely delighted’ at birth of endangered primate

Keepers at a Leicestershire zoo have welcomed the birth of a Francois’ langur – an endangered species of primate. One of the first to see the little langur was Kelly Salisbury, primate keeper at Twycross Zoo,...

30 Mar 2024 at 17:00

Dizzy apes provide clues on human need for mind-altering experience

Great apes deliberately spin around in order to make themselves dizzy, researchers have discovered, Academics at the University of Warwick and the University of Birmingham suggest the findings could provide ...

14 Mar 2023 at 08:32

Nose picking lemur ‘could shed light on behaviour deemed improper in humans’

Nose picking and snot eating may be frowned on among humans but one particular type of primate species has specialised fingers for doing just that, scientists have found. Researchers have, for the first ...

27 Oct 2022 at 01:01

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