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Researchers from Trinity College Dublin have uncovered an early 9th century manuscript in Rome containing one of the oldest surviving versions of the earliest known poem written in English.

From Science Daily • May 17, 2026

That contest is expected in mid-June at the earliest, meaning any formal leadership challenge is likely to be triggered afterwards.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

Mr. Hazen, a geoscientist, was studying how minerals formed in the earliest stars and planets when he saw a possible parallel with biological evolution.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

The earliest a by-election could be held is on Thursday, 18 June - during the same week that Sir Keir is due to be at a G7 summit in France.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Still, even in the earliest record Zeus had grandeur.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton