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Prize-winning academic Dr Mahmood Kooria reveals how he is retelling the history of the Indian Ocean’s Islamic communities, matrilineal culture and female travellers.

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Fresh oysters

Europe’s seas were once home to vast oyster reefs. Could these vanished reefs be restored to revive their rich ecosystems and cultural significance?

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NHS Scotland must treat at least 20 per cent more non-emergency hospital cases over the next three years to eliminate the backlog caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, according to new analysis.

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