The earliest true telegraph put into widespread use was the Chappe telegraph, an optical telegraph invented by Claude Chappe in the late 18th century. The system was used extensively in France, and European nations occupied by France, during the Napoleonic era. The electric telegraph started to replace the optical telegraph in the mid-19th century. It was first taken up in Britain in the form of the Cooke and Wheatstone telegraph, initially used mostly as an aid to railway signalling

Two hundred and fifty years after American revolutionaries dumped tea into Boston Harbor, a fresh diplomatic storm is brewing between Britain and the United States over the cherished beverage.

Britain’s media has reacted with fury and bewilderment after a US scientist claimed the perfect cup of tea is made with a pinch of added salt.
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Nathan Ake's late goal gave Manchester City their first victory in six visits to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and a place in the FA Cup fifth round.

City looked likely to have to settle a replay after missing a succession of chances before Ake scored their first goal at this stadium after five successive defeats with two minutes left as Spurs keeper Guglielmo Vicario failed to hold Kevin de Bruyne's corner under pressure from Ruben Dias.
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Lionel Messi,widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, Messi has won a record eight Ballon d'Or awards, a record six European Golden Shoes, and was named the world's best player for a record eight times by FIFA.[note 2] Until leaving the club in 2021, he had spent his entire professional career with Barcelona, where he won a club-record 34 trophies, including ten La Liga ****** les, seven Copa del Rey ****** les, and the UEFA Champions League four times.[note 3] With his country, he won the 2021 Copa América and the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
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Match report as Bristol City and Nottingham Forest fought out a goalless FA Cup draw; Forest avoid fate West Ham suffered in the third round at Ashton Gate when Championship side produced a memorable upset against Premier League opposition; Fourth-round replay takes place at City Ground
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Match report as Aston Villa take Chelsea to a FA Cup fourth round replay at Villa Park after a goalless draw at Stamford Bridge; Petrovic kept out Ollie Watkins and Matty Cash late on after good stops from Martinez to deny Cole Palmer and Noni Madue
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Stanley cups have just about taken over our lives over the past year or so. They’ve also taken over the internet. Hey, you’ve gotta stay hydrated, right? And what better way to do it than carting around a huge plastic bottle with you everywhere you go? That’s no shade. We’ve bought our share of special edition Stanleys in every shade from the rainbow. We love them. We love water! But you know what no one loves? Figuring out what to do with a Stanley cup when you get tired of carrying it.

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Will Chelsea reach the Carabao Cup final? more details 👇

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I'm a dentist and this is why you should never let your toddler drink out of your trendy Stanley cup.https://www.dailymail.co.u...
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A building that was destroyed in a huge fire was occupied when the blaze started but everyone escaped safely, the fire service has said.

The blaze at warehouse belonging to Owens Group on Bridgend Industrial Estate broke out Friday evening.

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service said the building, about the size of four football pitches, had almost collapsed within seven minutes.
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Lionel Messi pips Erling Haaland to men's player of the year; pair needed voting tie-break as final decision went to national team captains; the 2023 award did not include World Cup 2022 performance; Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was named best men's coach
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Andy Cohen testing out his negotiation skills when it comes to dealing with his toddler.

“Ben, why are you eating a cupcake for breakfast?” Cohen, 55, began in his Instagram video on Saturday, January 13, to which his son Ben, 4, replied, “They’re just so yummy

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