Philip Green: what's gone wrong at his Topshop empire?

The Arcadia Group has dominated the British High Street, but are its glory days coming to an end?

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Jussie Smollett: 'No plans' for actor's Empire season six return

The show is renewed for a sixth season but it's unlikely the actor's character Jamal will come back.

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News Daily: ATM concerns and Naruhito becomes Japan's emperor

Your morning briefing for 1 May 2019.

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Apple iPhone sales drop at record pace

Smartphone revenue falls at its steepest-ever rate, but the technology giant is upbeat on the future.

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La Paz landslide destroys homes in Bolivia's capital

Homes in Bolivia's capital La Paz were destroyed, but no casualties were reported.

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Children's services 'at breaking point', MPs say

MPs call for more than £3bn for children's services in England to end a funding crisis.

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The moment Japan's new emperor inherits the Imperial Treasures

Naruhito, 59, formally ascends the Chrysanthemum throne after his father, Akihito, abdicated.

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Man pours acid on himself as judge passes jail sentence

Defendant is in a critical condition in hospital after incident during fraud case sentencing.

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Why the bicycle's future looks bright

The bicycle ushered in a manufacturing revolution as well as a social one, and is doing so again.

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Kashmir attack: Tracing the path that led to Pulwama

Why did a shy 22-year-old carry out one of the deadliest attacks on Indian security forces?

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Tulisa: There's been progress with classism in society

The singer discusses how media has changed since she first became famous with N-Dubz in 2007.

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Muriel Drinkwater murder: Harold Jones DNA link inquiry

Will a DNA sample from the 1946 murder of Muriel Drinkwater link child killer Harold Jones?

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An African boy's remarkable odyssey to the Arctic

Why a West African boy ran away from his village in Togo to live in the Arctic in the 1960s.

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Local elections 2019: Reading Borough Council has more women than men

Reading Borough Council is one of only a few in England with a female majority, but does it make a difference?

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Some common concerns about electric cars explained.

4 common concerns about electric cars explained.

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Will robots take our factory jobs?

As manufacturing becomes more automated with more robots, factories need fewer people.

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Local elections: Where are the polls and how do I vote?

More than 8,000 seats are up for grabs in polls across England - but what impact will Brexit have?

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Food Photographer of the Year 2019: Noodle feast scoops top prize

The photo shows villagers in China celebrating the birthday of the goddess Nuwa.

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'New-build homes not fire safe', BBC investigation finds

Some Persimmon and Bellway homes have potentially dangerous fire safety issues, the BBC has discovered.

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Justine Damond: US policeman guilty of Australian's murder

Mohamed Noor shot Justine Damond as she approached his patrol car to report a possible rape.

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Windrush scandal: MPs refer Home Office to equalities watchdog

A group of 87 MPs say the Home Office unlawfully discriminated against the Windrush generation.

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Police 'less likely to be convicted of domestic abuse'

Police staff accused of domestic abuse are less likely than the general population to be convicted.

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Free cash machines vanishing at alarming rate, says Which?

More than 1,700 cash machines started charging a fee in the UK between January and March this year.

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Newspaper headlines: New Brexit rows and what's happened to Percy Pigs?

Brexit is back in the headlines - with both government and Labour discussions on the front pages.

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Venezuela crisis: Maduro aides agreed he had to go, US says

The US suggests loyalists of the Venezuelan president backtracked on a promise to oust him.

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Is plant burger firm Beyond Meat really worth $1.5bn?

The BBC gives Beyond Meat's key product - its vegan burger - a try ahead of its stock market listing.

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Tavis Spencer-Aitkens: YouTube rappers jailed over stab death

Feuding rappers have been jailed for life for the gang-related murder of an Ipswich teenager.

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Japan's new Emperor Naruhito succeeds father Akihito

Emperor Naruhito formally takes up the Chrysanthemum throne a day after his father's abdication.

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British Steel lent £100m for carbon bill

The steelmaker asked for help after the EU froze UK companies out of its carbon credits scheme.

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Drone owners could be charged annual fee

Every drone and model aircraft owner could be charged £16.50 a year under plans by the regulator.

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Amputee on 'top of the world' after walking again

A US sailor who lost his leg takes his first steps using a prosthetic limb after documenting his recovery.

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Facebook boss reveals changes in response to criticism

Mark Zuckerberg announced changes to Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook at a speech in San Francisco

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Aldi accused of copying BabaBing baby changing bag

BabaBing says the supermarket chain copied a bag the firm worked on for two years.

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New type of dementia identified

Experts say the dementia discovery - the most important for years - could help find new, effective treatments.

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Elvish spoken at premiere ofTolkien film

Actor Nicholas Hoult, who plays J.R.R.Tolkien in the film, displayed his grasp of the Elvish language.

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Roger Curry: Man jailed for Hereford mystery man plot

Simon Hayes was part of a plot to abandon an American pensioner in the UK so he could be treated on the NHS.

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Mexico giant teddy bear 'breaks world record'

Residents of the Mexican town of Xonacatlán enter the Guinness Book of World Records by stitching together a giant teddy bear.

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Dutch WW2 Queen 'considered Nazi swap for Belgian royals'

As World War Two neared an end, Dutch Queen Wilhelmina was asked to help save Belgium's royal family.

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Alex Hepburn: Cricketer jailed for five years for rape of woman

Alex Hepburn was involved in a "pathetic sexist" conquest game he helped set up on WhatsApp.

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Squirrel monkey in nappy 'bit person twice' in Cardiff

The squirrel monkey's owner is being sought after the primate bit a person at a fair in Cardiff.

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Why John Singleton's Boyz N The Hood made a noise

Five reasons why the late director's Oscar-nominated 1991 film became and remains a landmark in modern US cinema.

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Extinction Rebellion: Activists say meeting with Michael Gove 'disappointing'

Extinction Rebellion says the environment secretary refused declare a climate emergency.

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Mothers 'ignored' at Welsh valleys hospitals

Mothers speaking to the Cwm Taf maternity review "overwhelmingly" had distressing experiences.

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JLR to build new Land Rover Defender in Slovakia

Jaguar Land Rover will build its next-generation Defender in Slovakia rather than the UK.

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Venezuela's Guaidó accused of coup attempt by government

The opposition leader announces "the final phase" of ending President Nicolás Maduro's rule.

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Blood inquiry evidence 'harrowing and chilling'

Chairman praises bravery of victims as public inquiry into contaminated blood scandal begins.

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Cricketer's coming out was 'misunderstanding'

James Faulkner says the support he has received from the LGBT community is "fantastic" - but it came after a misunderstanding.

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Samsung unveils TV that can switch to vertical mode

The TV can pivot from a horizontal to a vertical position, to better display smartphone content.

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Spying whales and other undercover animals

The list of animals used in espionage is longer than you might think.

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Chris Packham sent 'calculated' death threat

TV presenter Chris Packham says he was sent a list of threats including an organised car crash or poisoning.

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Prisoners share videos of violence on social media

Using smuggled-in phones, prisoners are sharing violent scenes from inside the prison walls online.

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Labour's NEC Brexit meeting: What is at stake?

What is the significance for Brexit of Labour's meeting of the National Executive Committee?

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Face and genitals 'not for presumed donation'

Some body parts should be excluded from the new system of presumed consent organ donation, say experts.

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When will you next buy a mobile phone?

Mobile phone sales worldwide are declining but is our love affair with them over?

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The man who became Britain's biggest crystal meth dealer

Richard Lubbock swapped his quiet life for clubbing and drugs, possessing more than £1.5m of crystal meth.

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Trump sues Deutsche Bank and Capital One over Democrat subpoenas

The lawsuit aims to stop Deutsche Bank and Capital One from handing over his records to Congress.

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Police launch new hospital deaths inquiry

New criminal investigation launched into deaths of hundreds of patients at Gosport War Memorial Hospital

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Joseph McCann wanted over double rape and abduction

Joseph McCann is named as a suspect and is said to have links to Watford, Aylesbury and Ipswich.

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Thai cave boys sign Netflix deal

The story of Wild Boars, who were trapped for more than two weeks, will be told by streaming giants.

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Glasgow Airport suspends all flights after 'incident' declared

The airport confirmed the runway is not operational after an incident was declared at 10:25 on Tuesday.

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Four Seasons Health Care facing administration

Four Seasons Health Care is expected to appoint administrators after struggling with its debts.

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Game of Thones: Secrets behind Winterfell battle episode

HBO releases a behind-the-scenes video showing how The Long Night episode came together.

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Canning Town murder: Women's bodies in freezer in flat

Police found the two women dead at flats in east London after responding to welfare concerns.

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Church of Scotland agrees £1m payout to three abused siblings

The woman and her brothers were victims of a paedophile at a Church of Scotland-run children's home in Edinburgh.

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State of the Nation report: Social mobility in UK 'virtually stagnant'

Inequality will remain entrenched in the UK "from birth to work" unless ministers act, a report warns.

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Music royalties reach record high but songwriters 'on minimum wage'

But there are claims that "a lot of songwriters are making less than minimum wage".

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The Dorset family who are living plastic-free

The Fynes family decided to go plastic-free after seeing ducks eating rubbish at a picnic site.

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Jeopardy: How a pro gambler 'cracked' US game show

Sports bettor James Holzhauer's unusual strategy is paying off as he crushes Jeopardy records.

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Labour to discuss 'confirmatory ballot' for Brexit

The party's governing body will decide whether to back a confirmatory ballot in the EU elections.

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News Daily: NHS blood infection inquiry, and Japanese abdication

Your morning briefing for 30 April 2019.

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Trade war: What you need to know about US-China talks

Talks appear to be reaching the final stretch though both sides remain divided on several key issues.

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European elections: What pay can UK MEPs expect?

If the UK takes part in the European elections, what pay and benefits can MEPs expect?

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How tech is bringing Israelis and Palestinians together

Young people on either side of a decades-old conflict seldom meet, but tech is building bridges.

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London nail bombings remembered 20 years on

Twenty years have passed since a campaign of terror that killed three people and injured dozens.

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A supermarket is being piloted which has not tills, forcing customers to pay by app.

A supermarket is being piloted in London which has not tills, forcing customers to pay by app. Emma Simpson reports.

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Families in Blackpool are getting lessons in resilience to improve mental health.

Families in Blackpool are getting lessons in resilience, as part of a £10 million programme to improve mental health.

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Japan emperor: Akihito's human touch

Emperor Akihito will be remembered as the man who began the modernisation of Japan's Chrysanthemum Throne.

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Glimpsing a world beyond human extinction

Writer and explorer Robert MacFarlane explores the "underland" beneath our feet.

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Esperanza Spalding: A jazz singer looking to inspire a generation

Award-winning jazz singer Esperanza Spalding is working to bring the arts to some of the nation's toughest schools.

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'Our water pollution is a cancer'

"Waterkeeper" Nabil Musa fights Iraq's water crisis, which he calls the country's gravest threat yet.

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Japanese emperor: Akihito set for first abdication in 200 years

The 85-year-old said he feels unable to fulfil his role because of his declining health.

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Anti-social behaviour 'nightmare' ignored, says report

Victims' commissioner says authorities are downplaying the harm caused by crimes such as vandalism.

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Cambridge investigates its slavery links

The University of Cambridge is to investigate whether it gained financially from the slave trade.

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Stress-busting dogs on university staff

A university has taken on five "canine teaching assistants" to tackle student anxiety.

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Contaminated blood scandal: Inquiry hearings to begin

A public inquiry into what has been called the NHS's "worst treatment scandal" is to start taking evidence.

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Debenhams closures: Four ways to use the empty stores

Across the UK, empty department stores are being turned into everything from housing to arts spaces.

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Operators say government should lose oversight of rail

Long-distance routes should also be serviced by more than one company to spark competition, they said.

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Newspaper headlines: Backlash over rape victim phone demand

Stories about victims of crime, including rape, feature on Tuesday's front pages.

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Is this whale a Russian spy?

A beluga whale was found with suspicious equipment off Norway's coast

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US Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein quits

US Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein resigns after a rocky relationship with President Donald Trump

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John Singleton: Boyz N The Hood director dies aged 51

The Oscar-nominated African-American director dies at 51, after suffering a stroke last week.

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Boeing safety system not at fault, says chief executive

Dennis Muilenburg says a safety mechanism was only one factor in two fatal Boeing plane crashes.

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Climate change: Electric car target 'needs to be sooner'

The government's plan to ban the sale of petrol and diesel cars by 2040 is too tame, its advisers will say.

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London Marathon: Time called on Big Ben costume

Lukas Bates' infamous costume has disappeared from the pub where he left it after Sunday's London Marathon.

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Emiliano Sala: Arrests after 'body photo' posted on Twitter

The photo purporting to show the post-mortem examination of the footballer was posted online.

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Anger at rape victims being asked to hand phones to police

Cases may not go ahead if police in England and Wales do not get access to messages and photographs.

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Davidson: Next PM should continue to refuse indyref2

The Scottish Conservative leader says she will "actively campaign" against a new independence referendum.

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Sports Illustrated features first burkini cover girl

Halima Aden becomes the first model to wear a burkini on the cover of Sports Illustrated's swimsuit issue.

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Huawei: US official warns 'no safe level' of involvement with tech giant

Intelligence sharing will be at risk if countries use the firm to build 5G networks, official says.

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Sadie the cavapoo scoops Holyrood Dog of the Year prize

MSPs and their furry friends compete in the annual Scottish Parliament dog show.

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Is the UK economy at a new moment of sea-change?

Forty years ago Mrs Thatcher came to power, is the UK economy at another historic moment of change?

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Minecraft player loses five-year-long game

Phil Watson is "killed" by a zombie baby and a spider.

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IS 'leader' al-Baghdadi appears in first video in five years

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, who has not been seen on camera since 2014, vows revenge for his militants.

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Brexit: Cross-party talks 'productive' and 'constructive'

Further discussions between the Conservatives and Labour on a way forward will take place this week.

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What's happening to rape prosecutions?

Rape victims in England and Wales are being asked to hand their phones to police as evidence.

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Spain election: Socialists consider next move after elections

They failed to win a majority but hold out the prospect of governing alone if necessary.

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Mozambique cyclone: Death toll rises as storm blocks aid

Torrential rain and strong winds make getting aid into the cyclone-affected area almost impossible.

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Norway finds 'Russian spy whale' off Arctic coast

A tame beluga wearing a Russian harness is thought to have come from a Russian navy facility.

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Dear Zoo cancels all shows after Peterborough tour van theft

The van containing £50,000 worth of props and staging was stolen in Peterborough on Saturday.

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Meet the eight-year-old mascot for 36 non-league clubs

Liam Priday is an eight-year-old who loves football so much he has turned out as mascot for 36 clubs.

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Champions League: Tottenham v Ajax - what does future hold for compelling Dutch side?

With Ajax set to meet Spurs in the Champions League semi-finals, BBC Sport travels to Amsterdam to hear about the Dutch club's DNA.

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Did heading a ball claim the lives of two Lisbon Lions?

Two teammates from Celtic's famous 1967 Lisbon Lions side lose their battles with dementia just a week apart.

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Almost a third of graduates 'overeducated' for their job

The Office for National Statistics says 31% of graduates are overeducated for their job.

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Sana Muhammad crossbow death: Jury discharged by judge

Ramanodge Unmathallegadoo was accused of shooting his pregnant former wife at her home in Ilford.

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Bafta Craft Awards: The night's big winners and ceremony highlights

A round-up of the red-carpet dresses, the viral moments and all the big winners.

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Marathon runner: 'I lost sight in one eye'

Hayley Carruthers collapsed at the London Marathon finish line but still beat her personal best time.

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Justene Reece: Police missed 'bigger picture' of stalking

Justine Reece's former partner was jailed for manslaughter after she killed herself because he stalked her.

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Urine test to end 'smear fear'

Women could collect a sample of urine at home to check their risk of cervical cancer, research suggests.

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Officers face misconduct probe over toilet fingertip loss

A foreign national lost the tips of three fingertips at Colchester Police Station in 2015.

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Europe and nationalism: A country-by-country guide

Ahead of the May European elections, a country-by-country guide to the advance of nationalist parties.

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CCTV of car issued over T2 Trainspotting actor's murder

Boxer turned Trainspotting actor Bradley Welsh was shot dead outside his home in Edinburgh earlier this month.

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How one woman beat mining giants and saved rare snow leopards

A woman from Mongolia has won the Goldman Environmental Prize after a campaign to stop mining firms destroying a critical habitat for snow leopards.

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The Libyan National Army has launched airstrikes on Tripoli

Militia groups unite to defend the Libyan capital from an offensive by eastern leader General Khalifa Haftar.

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Hales withdrawn from England World Cup squad

Alex Hales is withdrawn from England's provisional World Cup squad by the ECB to ensure the team is "free from any distractions".

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Celtic great Chalmers - who scored winner in 1967 European Cup final - dies at 83

Stevie Chalmers, who scored Celtic's winner in the 1967 European Cup final, has died, the club have announced.

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Ashdown Forest: Fire breaks out in Winnie the Pooh wood

Gorse and undergrowth has been burning overnight in Ashdown Forest, East Sussex.

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Rapping for change in South Africa

Rappers discuss reasons for voter apathy as South Africa goes to the polls in national election next month.

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The Wandering Earth and China's sci-fi heritage

As the blockbuster heads to Netflix, here are five classic films from China's rich sci-fi film history.

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News Daily: Rape victims asked for phones, and Spain election

Your morning briefing for 29 April 2019.

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Sri Lanka attacks: Face coverings banned after Easter bloodshed

President Sirisena says the emergency measure is to ensure people can be easily identified.

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Fraudster poses as Jason Statham to steal victim's money

Police warn online fraud is an "epidemic" after a woman is scammed by a man posing as Jason Statham.

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Two former Bishops of Lincoln failed to act on abuse allegations

The names of 53 clergy and staff were also passed to police years after they could have been, BBC finds.

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Gwynedd wildlife centre celebrates osprey laying 50th egg

Egg-cellent effort from Mrs G as the bird from a Snowdonia wildlife centre celebrates the milestone.

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Obesity: Study of 2.8 million shows increased disease and death risks

From the slightly overweight to the morbidly obese, weight gain has "serious implications", researchers say.

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University of Liverpool 'discriminating' over deadline extensions

University charging disabled students to extend deadlines due to medical needs.

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'Bullying gets you nowhere, it closes people off'

Jenny Sealey MBE, CEO of Graeae Theatre Company, says too much bullying exists in business.

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Four things to expect this week

A big week for 1.6 billion people - and if you're in Japan, make sure you have some spare yen.

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EU elections: What the European Parliament has been up to

Cutting phone bills abroad and tightening internet copyright – MEPs have been busy since 2014.

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How many Labour supporters voted Leave?

Is Nigel Farage right that five million Labour supporters voted Leave?

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Climate change being fuelled by soil damage - report

There's three times more carbon in the soil than in the atmosphere - and deforestation is releasing it.

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'I used to sell my packed lunch to my schoolmates'

How Sharan Pasricha used his entrepreneurialism to build a boutique hotel chain.

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Disclosure: Rape victims among those to be asked to hand phones to police

Prosecutions may not go ahead if police are not given access to emails, messages and photographs.

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Fewer Brits choosing EU countries for holidays, travel firm says

Many people have "pressed pause" on their summer plans because of Brexit uncertainty, Thomas Cook says.

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Suicide stories: Are Kenya's men in crisis?

Why so many men in one Kenyan community are killing themselves.

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Sugar 'not necessary' for a good cuppa

Cutting it out does not affect people's fondness for tea, according to new research.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Tories braced for drubbing' in local elections

Local election warnings and an obesity study feature on Monday's newspaper front pages.

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Exercise Tiger: Bootprints mark D-Day disaster

An art installation featuring bootprints in the sand commemorates the 749 troops killed 75 years ago.

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Mozambique situation 'worse than thought': UN agency

Pemba in north Mozambique has had more than two metres of rain and flooding since Cyclone Kenneth.

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San Diego synagogue shooting: Rabbi talks about the attack

Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein tells reporters about synagogue shooting near San Diego on Saturday.

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CCTV of double rape suspect released

He is described as having a distinctive tattoo of the word "bobbie" on his stomach.

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Avengers: Endgame beats box office records with $1.2bn debut

Avengers: Endgame is the fastest film ever to break the $1bn barrier, doing so in just five days.

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Flights diverted after Gatwick Airport 'drone sighting'

Three flights are diverted to Stansted Airport after a possible drone sighting at Gatwick.

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Brexit: Tom Watson steps up call for Labour referendum pledge

Labour members are urged to lobby the party's ruling body to include referendum pledge in Euro manifesto.

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Hong Kong: Thousands protest against China extradition law

Under a proposed new law, suspects could be sent to mainland China for trial.

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Cyclone Kenneth: Destroyed roads left looking like waterfalls

Parts of Mozambique have been cut off barely a month after deadly Cyclone Idai hit the region.

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Bag with human remains found in Cyprus lake

A Greek-Cypriot army officer has confessed to killing seven women and girls, all of foreign descent.

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When you run 26.2 miles - then can't get across finish line

Lukas Bates needed help to finish the London Marathon when his costume got stuck.

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Sri Lanka bombings: Faithful meet outside church

One week after a string of deadly bombings, people gathered to worship outside of one of the buildings attacked on Easter Sunday.

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Tales Soares: Male model dies at São Paulo Fashion Week

Tales Soares, 26, dies after collapsing on the catwalk at São Paulo Fashion Week, organisers say.

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Sri Lanka attacks: Relatives of key suspect Zahran Hashim killed

Police say the father and two brothers of the suspected Easter bombings mastermind died in a raid.

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What does the SNP's currency vote mean?

How significant is the SNP's new policy - and the defeat the leadership suffered along the way - and what does it mean for indyref2?

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London Marathon: Watch as Big Ben encounters some difficulty

A London Marathon runner attempting to get into the Guinness book of world records for fastest marathon time dressed as a landmark encounters some difficulty at the finish line

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Leeds 'give' Villa a goal after fiery scenes

Aston Villa's winning run is ended by Leeds United in a drawn hot-tempered game of two remarkable goals at Elland Road.

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Hastings lifeboat funded by Ferrari sale launched

Two of the world's rarest Ferraris were left to the RNLI by a businessman and sold at auction.

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Leicester City 3-0 Arsenal: Foxes damage Gunners' Champions League ambitions

Leicester inflict a blow to Arsenal's top-four aspirations with a dominant victory at the King Power Stadium.

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Titanic brandy flask sold at auction for £76,000

Auctioneers say the flask was "one of the most powerful and emotive" objects recovered from the Titanic.

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Indonesia election: More than 270 election staff die counting votes

Scores of election workers have died, mostly of fatigue-related illnesses, an official says.

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Michael Wolf: The man who found beauty in megacities

Michael Wolf, known for his densely-packed images of Hong Kong and Tokyo, has died aged 64.

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Kezia Dugdale silent over claims she will quit as MSP

A senior Scottish Labour source tells the BBC that they understand Ms Dugdale is preparing to leave Holyrood.

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Dandie Dinmont: The dog with a £2m art legacy

The debt Scotland's art collection owes to a rare breed battling to find a "safe and sustainable future".

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London Marathon 2019: Kenya's Brigid Kosgei wins women's race

Brigid Kosgei beats defending champion and fellow Kenyan Vivian Cheruiyot to win her first London Marathon.

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2019 European elections: Tories aim not to have to fight campaign

Party chairman Brandon Lewis says the priority is passing a Brexit deal before elections take place.

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Future of 1p and 2p coins to be revealed

The results of a consultation into the mix of coins in circulation will be revealed this week.

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Spain election: Polls open in contest marked by far-right resurgence

The performance of a new far-right party will be closely watched in Spain's third election in four years.

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Romanchuk wins London Marathon men's wheelchair race

American Daniel Romanchuk wins the men's wheelchair race at the London Marathon for the first time.

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BBC's Andrew Marr Show delayed by technical problems

The BBC apologises for the delay and other technical problems that hit the flagship political programme.

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Man critically ill after stabbing

Three men and a female teenager were taken to hospital for treatment after the Crumlin incident.

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Opioid painkillers 'must carry prominent warnings'

The health secretary announces a plan for prominent warnings on addictive medicines.

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Sri Lanka attacks: Christians pray at home one week after bombings

Church services in the country are cancelled, a week after the deadly Easter Sunday attacks.

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Cyclone Kenneth 'wipes out' Mozambique villages

A month after Cyclone Idai made landfall in Mozambique, Cyclone Kenneth has wreaked havoc in the country.

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Norwich City: Chris Sutton on one of promoted club's 'greatest ever seasons'

Ex-Norwich striker Chris Sutton says the club's promotion to the Premier League caps one of their "greatest ever seasons".

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Four die as crane collapses across Seattle street

Cars were crushed when part of the crane plummeted into a city centre street, officials said.

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London Marathon: Measure yourself against Eliud Kipchoge

BBC Sport explores how far runners of different standards could go along the London Marathon course in the time it takes defending champion Eluid Kipchoge to finish.

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London Marathon preview: Farah targets 'amazing' win over Kipchoge

Four-time Olympic champion Mo Farah says it would be an "amazing achievement" to topple Eliud Kipchoge at Sunday's London Marathon.

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Beijing defends Huawei amid row over role in UK's 5G network

The UK should make "independent" decisions about whether to work with the tech firm, China's ambassador says.

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Exercise Tiger: Bootprints mark D-Day disaster 75th anniversary

Bootprints are laid on a beach where hundreds of US troops died in a D-Day rehearsal 75 years ago.

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Scottish independence: Sturgeon says surge in support could force indyref2

"Surging" support for Scottish independence could force the UK government to allow a referendum, Nicola Sturgeon is to say.

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London Marathon 2019: More than 40,000 set to run

The marathon has raised £1bn since the event started in 1981 according to race sponsors Virgin Money.

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Is this the face of a man held captive since the age of six?

The second most important figure in Tibetan Buddhism was seized by China in 1995 and hasn't been seen since. Why does it matter?

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The disabled Christians reinterpreting the Bible

Damon Rose set out to discover what Christianity has to offer disabled people beyond promises of miracle cures.

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Jane Manchun Wong: The woman scooping Silicon Valley

Jane Wong is a technology blogger and app researcher who unlocks new features before they launch.

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Royal baby: How US moms compare with UK mums

Bubbly, breastfeeding and baby names - how American moms-to-be compare with British mums-to-be.

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Obituary: Monir Farmanfarmaian, the artist who opened the world's eyes to Iran

Iranian artist Monir Farmanfarmaian, who worked with Andy Warhol, has died aged 97.

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What to look out for in May's local elections

More than 8,000 seats are up for grabs in polls across England - but what impact will Brexit have?

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Nature loss: Major report to highlight 'natural and human emergency'

Critical scientific assessment of humanity's impact on nature to be released after Paris negotiations.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'connections'

Each week, we publish a gallery of readers' pictures on a set theme. This week it is "connections".

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Baby-friendly theatre performance of Emilia

Theatre audiences are usually asked to observe a certain level of etiquette – certainly no loud crying or burping.

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Links between Mormonism and MLM jobs for stay-at-home mums

These companies sell make-up to millions of women online – but have Mormon beliefs been used for financial gain?

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Finland's new generation of climate heroes

Schoolchildren lead the way in the fight against climate change

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Can football with special rules help reduce violence in Colombia?

In Colombia, the 'Tiempo de Juego' charity is using the sport to try to reduce crime in violent neighbourhoods.

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Obesity and depression 'hand-in-hand' in children

From the age of seven, obesity and emotional problems are closely linked, a UK study suggests.

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Fracking commissioner resigns after six months

Natascha Engel says the government's approach to fracking has created a de facto ban on it.

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US synagogue shooting: One person dead in Poway, California

A man has been arrested after an attack at the synagogue near San Diego, California.

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Pope donates $500,000 for migrants stranded in Mexico

The money will help provide housing, food and basic needs for thousands trying to reach the US.

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Racism row over Trieste half-marathon

Organisers in Italy reverse a ban on African athletes after an outcry and the announcement of an inquiry.

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US police seek return of $30,000 dropped on road

A box carrying tens of thousands of dollars falls off the back of a truck in Grand Haven, Michigan.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Lion farms' and a 'national climate emergency'

Sunday's papers feature a lion farming investigation and a plan to force a vote on climate change.

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'Random' rape attacks: Police release description of suspect

Two women were abducted and raped by a man in a car in north London.

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Knives found at Japan prince's desk days before abdication

Police launch an investigation after blades are discovered at the 12-year-old's school classroom.

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Fulham 1-0 Cardiff City: Craven Cottage defeat hits Bluebirds' survival hopes

Cardiff's Premier League survival hopes are hit after Ryan Babel's stunning strike gives Fulham victory at Craven Cottage.

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Cyclone Kenneth: Rescuers struggle to reach storm-hit villages

People are left homeless and trapped amid heavy rain in the wake of Cyclone Kenneth in Mozambique.

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'Creativity peaks in your 20s and 50s'

A new study finds that there are two creative peaks in our lifetime.

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Brexit: Labour to reprint European Parliament election leaflets

The party had been accused by critics of ignoring a pledge to hold a further Brexit referendum.

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Azerbaijan GP: Valtteri Bottas on pole

Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas on pole position for Azerbaijan Grand Prix after Ferrari's Charles Leclerc crashes

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Badger sett leads to three-month Kempsford road closure

Repairs cannot start on the Cotswolds road until the animals have been given three months to leave the area.

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Sri Lanka bombings: 'I invited the bomber into the church'

Brother Stanley was the pastor in charge of the Zion church in Sri Lanka when the bombing happened.

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West Ham inflict first loss for Tottenham at new stadium

West Ham inflict on Tottenham a first defeat in their new stadium thanks to Michail Antonio's superb second-half strike.

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Celtic closer to title after emotional win

Jozo Simunovic scores an appropriate winner after 67 minutes against Kilmarnock on a day Celtic mark the death of club legend Billy McNeill.

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World Championship 2019: Mark Selby loses to Gary Wilson

Three-time champion Mark Selby suffers a shock 13-10 defeat by Gary Wilson in the second round of the World Championship.

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You pick Liverpool's Van Dijk as player of year

The votes have been counted and you have voted for Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk as the BBC Sport website's own Player of the Year.

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'Fake Lego gang' dismantled in $30m Chinese raid

Police discover some 630,000 alleged counterfeit items - including an apparent Star Wars knock-off.

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London Marathon 2019: Meet the oldest woman in the race

Eileen Noble is gearing up for her 20th marathon at the age of 84.

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Mum found CCTV of daughter's hit-and-run in Northampton

Amber Carter-Thompson says she was "fairly disheartened" police had not contacted shops for footage.

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Bolton told to fulfil final fixtures after Brentford game called off

The EFL tells Bolton to fulfil their final two fixtures of the season after Saturday's game with Brentford was called off.

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Debenhams closures: 'New' Wolverhampton branch to shut

Wolverhampton shoppers react to news the city's Debenhams - which opened in 2017 - will close.

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Home Office investigated over student visa cheat claims

More than 1,000 people have been deported in row described as "a bigger scandal than Windrush".

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Storm Hannah lashes UK amid severe weather warnings

Severe weather warnings are in place as high winds batter Ireland and the UK overnight.

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SNP conference 2019: Party to decide on independence currency plan

The party leadership wants Scotland to keep the pound in the years after independence before moving to a new currency.

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Fr Martin Magill says NI politicians felt pressure at Lyra McKee funeral

Priest who criticised leaders at Lyra McKee's funeral says people power forced political movement.

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Nigeria gunmen kidnap Shell workers and kill police guards

Two senior employees of the oil giant were kidnapped in an ambush in the Delta region.

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Child bereavement: A brother's promise to help 'forgotten grievers'

Callum Fairhurst's website "for siblings, by siblings" aims to help young people cope with loss.

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Sudan's bold challenge to authoritarianism

What is unfolding in Sudan has the potential to shape an epoch on the continent of Africa.

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Driving test: Here are the hardest and easiest places to pass in Britain

Why do more than 75% of learners pass in some areas - while in other places it's fewer than a third?

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Sri Lanka bombings: Gun battle as police step up raids

Officers face gunfire and an explosion as they search for suspects linked to Sunday's deadly bombings.

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Tina Leggs Tantrum, the drag queen of the Falls Road

Tina Leggs Tantrum has been performing on the Belfast drag scene for almost 25 years, even during the Troubles.

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Bastille's Dan, the marathon man

The pop star has trained in 29 cities as he prepares to run the London Marathon for breast cancer.

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Meet the young activists shaking up South Africa

The #FeesMustFall campaign created a new generation of political activists. But nearly four years later, how will they affect South Africa’s upcoming election?

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Edge of the Knife: The film in a language only 20 people speak

How the film Edge of the Knife could help save Haida, an indigenous language on Canada's west coast.

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Cosmetic procedures: Firms warned over 'duty of care'

England's top doctor says too many providers are "operating as a law unto themselves".

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Rural communities being ignored and underrated, say peers

Policies designed for cities are being foisted on the countryside, peers say, increasing inequalities.

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Fitness trackers 'add miles to your marathon'

Tests by a consumer watchdog found that several brands were inaccurate in calculating running distance.

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Sri Lanka attacks: The street fighting back with peace

A small lane where families have been devastated by the Easter Sunday bombings is determined to keep the peace.

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Afghanistan war: This is the human cost

Tens of thousands of Afghan soldiers have been killed and injured in the past four years. This is their story.

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What can't you name your baby?

With the arrival of another royal baby due in the UK, Reality Check takes a look at baby naming rules around the world

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Week in pictures: 20-26 April 2019

A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week.

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What's the beef with McDonald's paper straws?

Getting rid of plastic straws is a simple way to reduce waste...unless you rely on them.

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Newspaper headlines: Huawei 'mole' hunt and 'high tech' Heathrow

Saturday's papers feature stories about a government inquiry and the end of passports at Heathrow.

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Failed airline FlyBMI 'owed £37m' when it collapsed, say administrators

The airline collapsed in February, owing millions to suppliers and passengers.

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Cyprus reels as police hunt for victims of suspected serial killer

A man confesses to killing seven women and girls on a island where crime rates are low.

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Woman and boy found dead in Newmarket

A member of the public found the pair's bodies at an address in Newmarket, Suffolk, police say.

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Liverpool 5-0 Huddersfield Town: Rampant Reds regain top spot

Liverpool once again put the pressure back on Manchester City as they return to the top of the Premier League with a emphatic win over Huddersfield.

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Can you crack the CIA's first Instagram post?

The CIA has opened its Instagram account with a picture full of hidden messages - can you spot them?

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Is this a genuine Banksy?

Speculation is mounting that Banksy was at Extinction Rebellion's London protests after the appearance of a mural at the group's Marble Arch base

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Manchester Arena bombing extradition 'delayed by Libya clashes'

Hashem Abedi's extradition is on hold due to heavy fighting near Tripoli, an official says.

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Two women abducted and raped in 'random' north London attacks

Police say nothing suggests the victims, who were dragged into a car, were 'specifically targeted'.

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Stormzy: My Glastonbury doubters have 'gone mad'

The rapper says it's time to show the world he's ready to headline the festival.

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Sri Lanka bombings: PM Wickremesinghe says he was 'out of the loop'

Ranil Wickremesinghe tells the BBC he is not accountable for the Easter Sunday security failings.

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Measles outbreak: Trump tells Americans to 'get their shots'

The US president tells Americans to "get their shots" as measles cases reach a near two-decade high.

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Anita Hill says she wants 'real accountability' from Joe Biden

Joe Biden chaired a notorious 1991 hearing where Anita Hill spoke about her alleged harassment.

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Jeremy Corbyn boycotts Trump state dinner

The Labour leader criticises Theresa May for "rolling out the red carpet" for the US president.

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Should the colour of plasters match skin tones?

A man receives an overwhelming response after sharing an image of a plaster that matched his skin tone.

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New Northern Ireland talks process announced by governments

The talks, involving the main NI parties and the two governments, will aim to restore devolution.

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RSPB birdsong track highlights loss of 40 million birds

Featuring the songs of endangered UK species, the charity hopes it will highlight a drop in bird numbers.

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Trump denies paying North Korea for Warmbier treatment

Earlier reports said North Korea had billed the US $2m (£1.5m) for the student's medical care.

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London Marathon: How do you reduce the environmental impact?

The London race aims to reduce waste with paper cups, fewer drinks and even edible seaweed capsules.

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Emiliano Sala's father dies three months after son is killed

Emiliano Sala's father suffered a heart attack at his home in Argentina in the early hours.

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Lloyds' blunder leads to customer payments

Nearly 200,000 current and former customers are receiving a share of repayments, thought to total about £6m.

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2019 European elections: Lib Dems launch campaign with 'stop Brexit' message

Sir Vince Cable likens party's stance to its opposition to the 2003 invasion of Iraq.

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Why are trypophobics scared of crumpets?

Scientists estimate it affects 15% of the population - but many people have no idea what it is.

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Hayabusa-2: Spacecraft's 'bomb' crater found

The Hayabusa-2 spacecraft sends back images of the crater made when it detonated an explosive charge on the asteroid it is exploring.

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The refugee families caught up in a war zone in Libya

Migrants and refugees trying to get to Europe are trapped on the front line in Libya.

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Meghan praised as 'inspiration' to young people in the Commonwealth

Many people are "very excited" about her mixed-race heritage, the head of the group of nations says.

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Storm Hannah to bring gales and heavy rain

The south and west of Northern Ireland will be among the areas affected on Friday night.

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Lyra McKee: New footage released of suspected gunman

Police have released footage of the suspected gunman involved in the murder of journalist Lyra McKee.

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Apple recalls plugs in UK, Hong Kong and Singapore

Risk of electric shock from broken plugs forced recall from Apple.

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Anna Delvey: The trial of New York's fake heiress

A woman who pretended to be a wealthy heiress to swindle high society New York is convicted of multiple charges.

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World is angry and stressed, Gallup report says

A study reveals where levels of anger and worry - and positivity and enjoyment - are highest in the world.

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Extinction Rebellion: Did Banksy join climate activists?

Artwork appears at the site where Extinction Rebellion based its London climate protests.

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Debenhams names 22 stores to close

The retailer says the stores will close next year and 1,200 staff will be affected.

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London Marathon 'discriminates against assisted runners'

Organisers are criticised for excluding assisted runners - such as wheelchair user Aaron Kerr.

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Chvrches 'upset' with Marshmello over Chris Brown and Tyga song

The British band are "disappointed" with producer Marshmello for working with the US singer.

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P&O sues UK government over no-deal Brexit ferry case

The ferry firm is claiming a rival was unlawfully handed £33m of taxpayers' money.

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Sri Lanka bombings ringleader died in hotel attack, president says

An Islamist preacher said to have planned Sunday's bombings died in one of the attacks, Sri Lanka's president says.

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Tiffany's ram raid: Van driven into London jewellery store

A van is driven into the west London store in the early hours before thieves on mopeds stole items.

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The squirrels being raised among kittens in Crimea

When a Crimean petting zoo was given four orphaned squirrels, it decided to raise them alongside kittens.

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North Korea summit: Kim accuses US of 'bad faith'

Kim Jong-un said peace on the Korean peninsula would depend entirely on Washington's future attitude.

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News Daily: Huawei leak probe, and William speaks of mosque attacks

Your morning briefing for 26 April 2019.

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ASOS bulldog clipped dress causes a fuss online

Fashion retailer ASOS was caught out by a sharp-eyed shopper who noticed the bulldog clips left on the dress.

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Cyber-flashing: 'I froze when penis picture dropped on to my phone'

What happened when a stranger AirDropped a picture of his naked body onto my phone.

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Port Talbot Tata steelworks: Police attend 'blast'

Police said they are "aware" of an incident at the steel plant and emergency services are attending.

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Two degrees now needed to get higher pay

The salary advantage for young people getting a degree is twice as big for postgraduates.

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Cyprus: Man confesses to killing seven women and girls

An army officer confesses to killing seven women and girls with a body discovered on Thursday.

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Huawei row: Top civil servant demands leak inquiry co-operation

The letter from Sir Mark Sedwell comes amid mounting pressure for a more robust response to the Huawei leaks.

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Prince William visits Christchurch mosque

The duke describes the shootings, which killed 50 people, as "an "unspeakable act of hate".

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Europe and nationalism: A country-by-country guide

Ahead of the May European elections, a country-by-country guide to the advance of nationalist parties.

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Council elections: 'Not enough' women and minorities stand

The average councillor is 59, white and probably called David or John.

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Africa's week in pictures: 19-25 April 2019

A selection of photos from across Africa and of Africans elsewhere this week.

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Surrogacy: Are babies at risk because of a lack of rules?

Surrogacy has boomed recently, but there are concerns a lack of international rules puts babies at risk.

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Climate change: Is Greta Thunberg right about UK carbon emissions?

Teenager Greta Thunberg said the UK's carbon emissions reduction relied on "creative accounting".

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How the US military's opium war in Afghanistan was lost

The US has spent $1.5m a day fighting the opium war in Afghanistan. Why is business still booming?

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Quiz of the Week: Which big thinker influenced K-pop chart-toppers BTS?

Have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past seven days?

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Japan emperor: Why a woman can't take the throne

The abdication of Emperor Akihito has reignited debate on Japan's male-only succession rule.

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Skin positivity: How I got comfortable with my acne

Abbie is embracing her acne as she heads on a night out for the first time without make-up.

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Do lesbians need more safe spaces?

Across the UK, lesbian night clubs have been closing rapidly, leaving LGBT women with little choice for a night out.

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Royal baby: What do we know?

With Meghan and Harry's baby potentially imminent, here's what we know so far.

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Syndrome without a name: The boy who baffles doctors

Charlie Parkes is one of about 6,000 children a year born with a condition so rare it is undiagnosed.

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How a missed council tax bill of £167 can cost £2,065

Citizens Advice calls for a change in the rules that mean a full year's bill is levied after a missed payment.

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Blue Peter: Richie Driss announced as new presenter

Richie Driss will make his debut on the children's show on 16 May, CBBC confirms.

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Newspaper headlines: Huawei leak probe and Sri Lanka warning

The investigation into the Huawei leaks leads many of the newspapers, as ministers deny involvement.

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Scared Sri Lanka honeymooners 'just want to get home'

Newlyweds are on edge after the Easter Sunday bombings which killed more than 250 people.

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Amazon posts fourth quarter of record profit

The online retailer and cloud computing provider said net profit more than doubled to $3.56bn

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Sir Ian McKellen stages free show for 80 octogenarians

The actor marks his 80th birthday with a special show at the Norwich Playhouse.

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Crossrail to be finished without Bond Street 'by March 2021'

The new £17.6bn railway across London had been due to open in December.

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Political talks plan for Northern Ireland expected

It is understood the British and Irish governments are planning fresh talks in the wake of Lyra McKee's murder.

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Macron announces 'fairer, more humane' reforms in response to yellow vests

France's president responds to five months of weekly protests against economic inequality.

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Extinction Rebellion Protests: What happened?

Campaigners have said to expect more action from the group "very soon".

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Extinction Rebellion London activists gather to end protests

Crowds gather in Hyde Park to mark the end of Extinction Rebellion's action in London.

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Huawei row: 'Inquiry to be held' into National Security Council leak

Cabinet sources tell the BBC a formal inquiry will be held into leak from National Security Council.

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Clothes worth £60,000 donated anonymously to charity shop

Several bags of clothes - including pieces by Mulberry and other fashion houses - were donated.

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Rayleigh stabbing: Off-duty police officer knifed multiple times

A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after the stabbing in Rayleigh, Essex.

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Cyclone Kenneth: East Africa residents brace for deadly storm

An intense tropical cyclone system is expected to bring hurricane-strength winds and heavy rain.

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'Always be kind' says man who invited widow to his table

Praise pours in for a diner who invited an elderly woman sitting alone to eat with his friends.

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Mollie King: Dyslexia made reading aloud 'scary and intimidating'

The BBC Radio 1 presenter says reading out loud in school was the "most scary, intimidating time."

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TV's Chris Packham condemns dead crows hung from gate

Naturalist Chris Packham posted a photo of the crows on social media, saying opponents are "lashing out".

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UK warns against all but essential Sri Lanka travel

The UK advises against all but essential travel to Sri Lanka after the Easter Sunday bombings.

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Lyra McKee: What's next for Northern Ireland?

The pressure is on to restore power-sharing - but will the latest killing be a watershed or a false dawn?

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Russia's Facebook is now balanced, as all things should be

Social media website VKontakte temporarily removes 400,000 users by mimicking Avengers: Infinity War.

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Dallas TV star Ken Kercheval dies aged 83

'Supremely talented' Kercheval was best known for playing oil tycoon Cliff Barnes on the popular soap opera.

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G4S security worker 'stole £1m cash from own van'

A man is said to have taken cash from the vehicle after parking it in south-west London.

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James Bond 25: Rami Malek joins cast and Phoebe Waller-Bridge to co-write

The Oscar winner is confirmed for the 25th James Bond film, and Phoebe Waller-Bridge will co-write.

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Student visa cheat claims 'putting our lives on hold'

Many say they have been falsely accused, and given no opportunity to clear their name.

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Girls 'carry weapons for boyfriends'

Girls in gangs are being overlooked and failed by the authorities, it's claimed.

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Dead whale was tangled in rope in East Lothian for 'months'

Experts said the mammal, found in East Lothian, had become very weak and had the most parasites they had ever seen.

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Huawei 5G row: Government 'cannot exclude' criminal investigation

A cabinet minister condemns the leaks from a National Security Council meeting about a UK 5G network.

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RSPCA rescues 4,000 exotic pets in one year

The animal welfare charity RSPCA says it received 15,000 calls about exotic animals in 2018 alone.

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US election 2020: Joe Biden launches presidential bid

The former vice-president becomes the 20th candidate for the Democratic nomination.

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Sri Lanka attacks: Sister of 'ringleader' deplores attack

Zahran Hashim, a radical preacher, is accused of being behind bombings that killed more than 350 people.

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Tenerife cave: Son leads police to bodies of mother and brother

The bodies of a German woman and another son were found, and the boys' father is arrested.

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Australia's Daily Telegraph prints rival's pages by mistake

Australia's Daily Telegraph apologises after Sydney Morning Herald pages appear in its Thursday edition.

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How an anxious teen and an ex-YouTuber made an indie box office hit

How an ex-YouTube star created a US box office smash about teen life.

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Knife crime offences at record level in 2018, crime data shows

Police in England and Wales record 40,829 offences - up 6% from the year before, figures show.

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Bedwetting: Children 'let down' by lack of incontinence support

Campaigners say young people with incontinence are suffering from a failure of support.

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Extinction Rebellion: Climate activists block London Stock Exchange

Protesters have glued themselves to each other and to the building in the City of London.

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Sainsbury's-Asda merger blocked by regulator

A merger between the supermarkets would be bad for consumers, says UK competition watchdog.

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News Daily: More than 500,000 UK children not getting measles jab

Your morning briefing for 25 April 2019.

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Coffee waste 'could replace palm oil'

Scottish entrepreneurs aim to go global with their hope to replace palm oil using coffee waste.

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Deforestation: Tropical tree losses persist at high levels

Forests in tropical regions are disappearing at the rate of 30 football fields a minute, say researchers.

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Yaba: The cheap synthetic drug convulsing a nation

Yaba, a mix of methamphetamine and caffeine, is wreaking havoc in Bangladesh, and hundreds of people have died in "crossfire" incidents involving police.

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The teachers live streaming bedtime stories

A school in Essex is using Facebook Live to get pupils engaged with reading through bedtime stories.

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Girls in gangs 'failed by authorities'

The children's commissioner calls for a government review into how girls involved in gangs supported.

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Labour pledges to reverse cuts to 3,000 bus routes in England and Wales

Jeremy Corbyn vows to protect "lifeline" services but the Tories warn motorists will be "clobbered".

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Christchurch attack: Prince William to meet survivors

The Duke of Cambridge's tour begins with a memorial service for veterans on Anzac Day in New Zealand.

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Thousands of penguin chicks wiped out

The second largest emperor penguin colony in Antarctica disappears, satellite images show.

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'Scrap free TV licences for over-75s'

A range of pensioner benefits should be scrapped and more help given to young people, peers say.

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Premier League wage bill surges to £2.9bn

Having five teams doing well in the Champions League helped push clubs' total revenue up to £4.8bn.

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Measles: 500,000 UK children missed jab

Globally, 169 million children were not given a first dose of measles vaccine between 2010 and 2017.

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Lyra McKee: Crimestoppers offer reward for information

A reward of up to £10,000 is offered for information about the journalist's murder in Londonderry.

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Food bank supplies help record numbers

The UK's biggest food bank charity handed out 1.6 million food packages last year.

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What the Airbnb surge means for UK cities

Data analysed by the BBC reveals rocketing number of listings amid debate over the effect on communities.

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What's behind the rise of anti-abortion 'heartbeat bills'?

What's behind the surge in the anti-abortion movement and what exactly is a heartbeat bill?

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The secret world of Russia's North Korean workers

North Korean migrants working in Russia are facing uncertainty due to UN sanctions.

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Archibald Leitch: The man who survived disaster to build football

He fought back from disaster to reinvent the football terrace and build more stadiums than anyone since.

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Notre-Dame fire: Has too much money been given to rebuild it?

An early estimate suggests that donations to the iconic cathedral now far surpass the cost of repairs.

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How fake news from Sudan’s regime backfired

Omar al-Bashir’s regime tried to smear protesters with fake confession videos. It didn’t work.

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Is China losing the battle against an incurable pig virus?

Global pork prices could rise sharply as African swine fever decimates China's pig population.

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Joe Biden: Third time lucky in 2020 US president election?

The former US vice-president is set to announce that he's running for the White House - again.

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Avengers: Endgame - A no-spoilers plot recap before you watch it

After 11 years and 21 movies a little revision can't hurt before you see the latest Marvel film.

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South Africa's first free elections after Apartheid

After Apartheid ended all South Africans regardless of race were finally able to vote for the first time in 1994. Organising the elections was a huge logistical challenge.

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Kim Jong-un to meet Vladimir Putin for Vladivostok summit

The North Korean leader will meet Vladimir Putin for the first time on an island in Russia's far east.

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Newspaper headlines: Scrap 'pensioner perks' and launch inquiry over leaks

A Lords committee report calling for an end to free TV licences for over-75s is among the stories that lead the newspapers.

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Mo Farah & Haile Gebrselassie in dispute over alleged robbery

Four-time Olympic champion Mo Farah and Haile Gebrselassie accuse each other over a version of events regarding an alleged robbery at a hotel.

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Charity 'Sunshine' Tillemann-Dick: Opera singer with transplanted lungs dies

The 35-year-old singer performed across the world despite undergoing two double-lung transplants.

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Man Utd 0-2 Man City: Champions win derby to return to top of table

Manchester City strike a vital blow in their pursuit of a second successive Premier League title with a convincing derby victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford.

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Facebook to set aside $3bn over investigation

The social media giant said sales for the first three months of the year leapt 26% to $15.08bn

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Neo-Nazi's Facebook account left active

The social network says it is investigating why the profile was not removed - as it had promised.

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Russia offers passports to people in eastern Ukraine territories

The move is considered a challenge to incoming president Volodymyr Zelensky.

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How much screen time should children be allowed?

New World Health Organization guidelines say under twos should not have any sedentary screen time.

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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: Iran offers prisoner swap

Iran says it would free the British-Iranian in return for Iranians detained in the US and Australia.

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Sri Lanka attacks: Government admits 'major intelligence lapse'

An official says the government must answer for its failure to prevent the Easter Sunday bombings.

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Manchester United v Manchester City: Fans' dilemmas

Three-way rivalry, plus a league title to decide, is driving fans to become tactical supporters.

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Huawei row: Ministers call for investigation into leaking

Government ministers are calling for a "full and proper" investigation after discussions were leaked.

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'Exhilarating' implant turns thoughts to speech

The technology could eventually help those who have lost their voice to speak again.

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What to expect from James Bond announcement

Cast members and the film's title are due to be revealed at an official "live launch" on Thursday.

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McDonald's plastic straw petition: Call to ditch paper straws

Petition started for McDonald's to stop their paper straw roll-out "as they dissolve in drinks".

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Will indyref2 happen before May 2021?

Nicola Sturgeon wants to hold an independence poll before the 2021 elections. How likely is this to happen?

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Extinction Rebellion: London climate protest 'ending Thursday'

Extinction Rebellion members will have been protesting in London for a total of 10 days.

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Easyjet bans nuts on all flights to protect passengers

Airline to stop passengers eating nuts on flights if other passengers suffer an allergy.

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Edward Kelsey: Veteran Archers actor dies aged 88

Ted Kelsey played Joe Grundy on the BBC Radio 4 soap for 34 years.

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Donald Trump state visit to UK: What can be expected?

What happens during a state visit, who decides who gets an invite, and who else has the Queen hosted?

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No sedentary screen time for babies, WHO says

Children under two should not be given screens or TV to keep them quiet, new guidelines say.

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Green Party unveils European elections candidate list

Co-leader Sian Berry says her party is the "strongest choice" for pro-EU voters.

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Sri Lanka attacks: Manchester woman confirmed as eighth Briton killed

Lorraine Campbell, 55, was on a business trip in Colombo when she died.

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Scottish independence: Sturgeon wants indyref2 by 2021

Scotland's first minister says an independence vote should be held before the next Holyrood election if the country is taken out of the EU.

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Huawei: Why UK is at odds with its cyber-allies

The US has been pressing other nations to ban use of the Chinese firm's 5G kit on security grounds.

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Kim Jong-un in Russia for Vladimir Putin summit

The North Korean leader will meet President Putin for the first time near the city of Vladivostok.

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Cyclist's appeal after thief thwarts sixth round-the-world attempt

After losing his father to cancer, Josh decided to attempt a trip he had failed five times before.

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Lyra McKee: Mourners arrive at St Anne's Cathedral funeral

Theresa May is due to attend the funeral at St Anne's Cathedral in Belfast at 13:00 BST on Wednesday.

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Ban standing on long distance trains, says Virgin

The train operator calls for reservation-only seating, in proposals to the government's rail review.

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Saharan dust is why your car is covered in red dirt

The weekend's hot weather brought sand from Africa, leaving many Scots needing a trip to the car wash.

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Oscars organisers decide against rule changes to restrict streaming films

The body behind the Oscars decides not to tighten the rules for films made by streaming services.

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Avengers: Endgame 'satisfying' and 'glorious', say critics

Reviewers say Avengers: Endgame is an "irresistible" and "satisfying" follow-up to 2018's Infinity War.

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Microsoft Paint: Fans rejoice as art app saved 'for now'

After suggestions Paint could be removed from Windows, Microsoft says it's staying - "for now".

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WW2 bomb blown up in Germany after evacuation

Some 4,500 people in Regensburg had to leave their homes overnight after a 250kg bomb was unearthed.

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Sri Lanka attacks: Bomber 'studied in UK and Australia'

Further details emerge of the attackers behind the Easter Sunday bombings that killed 359 people.

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Wanted: New Bank of England boss

The government launches the search for a new governor of the Bank of England to take over from Mark Carney.

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Jussie Smollett: Brothers suing actor's lawyers

The two brothers are part of the ongoing saga about the actor and an apparently staged hate crime.

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Ann Widdecombe: Former Tory MP to stand for Brexit Party

Ms Widdecombe, who retired in 2010, said she would still vote Conservative in the local elections.

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News Daily: Five Eyes' 5G fears, and 'rabbit hutch' flats pledge

Your morning briefing for 24 April 2019.

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Tories mull rule change to challenge Theresa May

Under current party rules, MPs cannot mount a fresh challenge against Theresa May until December.

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Sri Lanka attacks: Government vows to overhaul state security

The government says IS may be behind the attacks but that threat reports had not been shared.

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Donald Trump meets Twitter's Jack Dorsey at White House

Twitter says CEO Jack Dorsey spoke with the president about "the health of public conversation".

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Cuba's government mocked by stampede of ostrich memes

A revolutionary hero's suggestion that Cuba's food shortages could be resolved by eating ostrich is ridiculed online.

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How Russia wants to control the internet

Critics say the Russian government's latest controversial cyber laws are a form of censorship.

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How did the qwerty keyboard become so popular?

It's not the best layout, so why do most of us still use it?

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'I changed my gender after my wife got dementia'

Steve had gender reassignment surgery after his wife, Jill, moved into a care home.

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Fighter: Why we're seeing more female boxers on stage and screen

The play Fighter is the latest in a growing number of entertainment productions about female boxing.

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Jailed French executive who felt force of US bribery law

The jail ordeal of ex-Alstom executive Frédéric Pierucci is a warning for firms with a history of corruption.

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South Korea's 'yoghurt ladies' delivering friendship

Thousands of motorised fridges are driven around South Korea, providing yoghurt and companionship for isolated people.

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The Lego bricks designed for children with sight loss

Children at one UK school have been testing them out. Some say other approaches should also be taught.

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How virtual reality may help Grenfell survivors 'let go of emotions'

England footballer Les Ferdinand is using VR to try to help young men deal with the trauma of the Grenfell Tower fire.

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Sudan protests: The women driving change

Sudanese protest icon Alaa Salah tells the BBC of her unexpected fame after demonstrating against the country’s former leader.

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Secretive 'Five Eyes' club to speak openly about cyber threats

Experts from the so-called Five Eyes intelligence agencies are to make a joint appearance for the first time.

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Meningitis patient 'wanted amputation'

Mike Davies, 60, from Brighton "looked forward" to getting his dead limbs amputated.

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Council spending on single homelessness 'down by £5bn since 2009'

Analysis suggests councils have lost billions from their budgets for lone homeless people since 2009.

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Netherlands 'hosts most child sex abuse images'

About half of such images reported to the Internet Watch Foundation in 2018 were hosted in the Netherlands.

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MP Johnny Mercer's salary funded by failed bond scheme marketing agent

Johnny Mercer's salary was funded by Surge Financial, which marketed the collapsed LCF bond scheme.

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Labour pledges to end 'slum' office housing

It says current planning rules allow developers in England to convert offices into "rabbit hutch" homes.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Inspired' by Greta and 'no room' for Trump

The newspapers focus on a teenage activist's climate change speech and Donald Trump's upcoming UK state visit.

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Nasa lander 'detects first Marsquake'

It is the first seismic signal ever detected on the surface of a body other than Earth and its Moon.

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United States dilutes UN rape-in-war resolution

References to sexual and reproductive health were removed over US opposition to abortion.

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Shot journalist was 'gentle, innocent soul'

The family of the murdered journalist pay tribute to her ahead of her funeral on Wednesday.

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Landfill ban could see Scotland's waste sent to England

A report warns that not enough work has been done to prepare for a ban on household waste going to landfill.

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William Coy: Boy died after window fall while reading book

William Coy was sitting on the sill of an open second floor window during last year's heatwave.

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Dad's shock after children find boa constrictor in garden

Bruce Baker thought his kids were playing a prank when they told him to come and see the seven-foot snake.

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UAE woman wakes up after 27 years in a coma

Munira Abdulla, from the United Arab Emirates, had been unconscious since 1991 after a car crash.

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World Snooker Championship: Mother's love helps James Cahill chalk up Crucible dream

Having become the first amateur to qualify for the World Championship, James Cahill says he "owes" his career to his family.

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ASMR: The marketing dream

ASMR is one of the biggest internet trends millions have never experienced. But now ASMR videos are being used in advertising and mainstream music.

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Billy McNeill: The first Briton to lift the European Cup

Billy McNeill - who has died aged 79 - was "a giant of the game", says Celtic boss Neil Lennon, adding that he is "lucky" to follow in the legend's footsteps.

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Sri Lanka attacks: IS 'may be linked', government says

The Sri Lankan prime minister says the people responsible may be linked to the militant group.

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Teenage neo-Nazi admits terror offences

The 19-year-old said Prince Harry was a "race traitor" who should be shot for marrying Meghan Markle.

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Sri Lanka attacks: British brother and sister among victims

Students Daniel and Amelie Linsey were among eight Britons killed in Sunday's bombings.

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Innovative child malaria vaccine test starts in Malawi

The treatment, developed over 30 years, is the first to give partial protection to children, WHO says.

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'I had daily offers of free cosmetic procedures'

Love Island star Tyne-Lexy Clarson says she would "never" promote them to her followers.

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Child held near cliff edge at Seven Sisters prompts warning

The National Trust urges people to "act sensibly" as people perch on the edge of an unstable cliff.

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St George's Day: England marks saint's day but churches delay

Some people across England mark the patron saint's day, but at churches celebrations are on hold.

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Avengers: Endgame - what we know so far

It's the end of the Marvel Universe as we know it, but what on earth did we learn from the premiere?

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World Championship 2019: Ronnie O'Sullivan suffers shock defeat by James Cahill

Amateur James Cahill pulls off one of the biggest shocks in Crucible history by beating five-time champion Ronnie O'Sullivan.

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False expenses claim Tory MP Chris Davies fined £1,500

Chris Davies has been ordered to complete 50 hours unpaid work after his conviction in March.

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Prosecutors threaten trial walk-outs in CPS pay row

Lawyers complain about low fees for prosecution work, with 95% saying they would support a walk-out.

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Hallaton Bottle Kicking: Villages compete in bruising tradition

The ancient game to get small barrels across Leicestershire streams took place over the hot weekend.

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Change UK to launch European election campaign

The pro-Remain party that backs a second referendum prepares for European Parliamentary elections.

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Police horse Morecambe dies at Blackpool football match

The horse, named Morecambe, was at the Blackpool v Fleetwood match when it fell onto a metal pole.

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Climate change activist Greta Thunberg: 'Listen to climate scientists'

Teenage activist Greta Thunberg has an uncompromising message on climate change.

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Blaenau Ffestiniog mountain fire: About 20 homes evacuated

One eyewitness says the blaze made the mountain "look like a volcano".

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Disposable nappy recycling: How soiled nappies can be reused

Each year billions end up in landfill, but the world's largest nappy production company is now backing a scheme to recover the plastic and other materials inside them.

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The teenagers who translate for their parents

Critics say cuts to funding for English classes are stopping migrants from integrating into UK life.

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Celtic legend McNeill - the first Briton to lift the European Cup - dies, aged 79

Former Celtic captain and manager Billy McNeill - the first British man to lift the European Cup - has died aged 79.

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Greater Manchester Police chief: 60% of crimes not investigated

The chances of officers turning up to deal with low-level crimes with no CCTV is "almost non-existent".

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Donald Trump 'set for June state visit to UK'

Buckingham Palace is expected to announce on Tuesday that the US president will visit in early June.

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Sri Lanka attacks: British dad's tribute to 'amazing' family

Ben Nicholson's "wonderful" wife and two "amazing" children were among eight Britons killed in Sunday's bombings.

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Greta Thunberg: Teen tells UK politicians 'listen to climate scientists'

Teenage activist Greta Thunberg, who is to meet UK politicians, praised climate change protesters.

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Sri Lanka attacks: Mass funeral on day of mourning

The death toll from Sunday's bomb blasts rises to 310 and a state of emergency is in effect.

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News Daily: Sri Lanka security row, and New IRA admits McKee killing

Your morning briefing for 23 April 2019.

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Outcry sparked by 'deeply racist' rat poem in Austria

Chancellor Sebastian Kurz says the poem, which compares migrants to rats, is "abominable".

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New aircraft rises 'like a balloon'

Designed by Scots engineers, the Phoenix is a new type of plane which can travel long distances and stay aloft for long periods.

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Wigan hit-and-run death: Murder arrest after mother dies

The driver of a pick-up truck escaped by forcing another motorist to drive him away.

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Brexit: Cross-party talks to resume

The government will meet senior Labour Party figures in an attempt to solve the Brexit impasse.

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More than half of British firms 'report cyber-attacks in 2019'

Almost three quarters of companies are under-prepared for breaches, new research suggests.

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'I feel refreshed': Brits embrace multiple careers

More than 320,500 self-employed people in Britain are working two or more jobs, new analysis suggests.

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Lyra McKee killing: 'New IRA admits responsibility'

The group offered "full and sincere apologies" to the journalist's family and friends, Irish News reports.

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Could a computer ever rival Rembrandt or Beethoven?

Music, films and works of art are increasingly made using AI. But can machines ever be truly creative?

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Have the poorest councils had the biggest cuts?

Jeremy Corbyn says most deprived areas of England have been hit harder, so what do the figures show?

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My lifelong obsession with 'resurrecting' classic cars

Vehicle restorer Charles Palmer on his long-held fascination with bringing classic cars back to life.

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Nicola Sturgeon to issue Brexit and indyref2 update

The first minister plans to update the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday about Brexit and Scottish independence.

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Does your dinner come from a “dark kitchen”?

Deliveroo's "dark kitchens" are workspaces allowing restaurants to meet demand for app deliveries.

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'We're judged for being black'

Four young black men share their experiences of being stereotyped and judged for the colour of their skin.

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Autistic football fan on 'sensory overload' of matchday

Alex Manners has been to all 92 football league clubs to raise awareness of autism.

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Your next new car will try to stop you speeding

Drivers will find it harder to break speed limits, thanks to "intelligent speed assistance" systems.

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Extinction Rebellion: How might ministers win over the protesters?

A closer look at Extinction Rebellion's demands and how the government might try to achieve them.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Families destroyed by bombers'

The newspapers continue to focus on the Sri Lankan bombings and the victims of the attacks.

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Prince Louis: Catherine's pictures mark first birthday

The Duchess of Cambridge took the photographs in the grounds of the family's home in Norfolk.

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Chelsea 2-2 Burnley: Blues up to fourth after draw with Clarets

Chelsea move into fourth position in the Premier League as they are held by Burnley in a thrilling game at Stamford Bridge.

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Sri Lanka attacks: Authorities face scrutiny over advance warnings

Reports there were warnings of possible attacks throws the spotlight on the country's leadership.

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Irish Grand National: Burrows Saint wins as trainer Willie Mullins breaks duck

Trainer Willie Mullins claims a first Irish Grand National victory as Burrows Saint produced an inspired display to take the win at Fairyhouse.

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Housebound Parkinson's patients have movement restored

An electrical stimulus can help revive mobility for people with the disease, scientists have discovered.

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Iran oil: US to end sanctions exemptions for major importers

The move, which could affect five countries, is intended "to bring Iran's oil exports to zero".

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Samsung Galaxy Fold: Broken screens delay launch

Samsung delays the release of its Galaxy Fold smartphones after reviewers report broken screens.

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World number one O'Sullivan trails amateur Cahill

Ronnie O'Sullivan trails amateur James Cahill after a shaky opening session in their first-round World Championship match.

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Baby squirrels saved after tree holding nest is cut down

Vets in Poland say two of them had been attacked by a dog before they were found.

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UK weather: Hottest Easter Monday on record

It has been the hottest Easter Monday on record in all four nations of the UK, the Met Office says.

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Sri Lanka: Bomb explodes as police try to defuse it

The blast took place near St Anthony's Shrine, one of several sites attacked in bombings on Sunday.

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'Dark kitchens': Are they the future of takeaways?

We take a look inside a hidden-away kitchen that makes takeaways customers can only access via an app.

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Aston Villa 1-0 Millwall: Jonathan Kodjia earns record-breaking 10th straight win

Aston Villa claim a record-breaking 10th successive win as victory over Millwall strengthens their grip on a play-off place.

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Three boats with 36 migrants found off Kent coast

The Home Office says it has not yet confirmed the migrants' claims that they are Iraqi or Iranian.

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Canoeist dies during annual Devizes to Westminster race

The race from Wiltshire to London is considered to be one of the world's toughest endurance challenges.

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Fire crews tackle fire and explosions in Derby city centre

Train services through Derby are suspended and residents are advised to stay indoors.

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TED 2019: How to kill a zombie rumour and fix Facebook

How to fix a "broken internet" has been a central question at TED 2019.

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Thai cave rescue: Two divers return to where boys were saved

Richard Harris and Craig Challen were two of the divers who came to the rescue of the Wild Boars soccer team in Thailand.

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Theresa May to face grassroots no-confidence challenge

Conservative local associatons are calling for Theresa May to resign over her handling of Brexit.

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Extinction Rebellion: Climate change protest arrest reach 1,000

Extinction Rebellion protesters remain at Marble Arch after police moved them from other sites in London.

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