UK farmers call for weedkiller ban over Parkinson’s fears

Some farmers say studies suggest Paraquat could be a factor in the onset of Parkinson's Disease.

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Chip shortage: Has Europe's plan arrived too late?

The European Union is investing billions of euros in developing a world-beating chip industry.

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China: Peeking into the private lives of livestreamers

A new photo series profiles people who have shot to fame in China's fastest growing industries.

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In pictures: Behind the shop facade

Photographer Jim Grover looks back at the life of Maurice Dorfman, who ran a fashion shop in Clapham.

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The Papers: 'April Cruel Day' as prices rise on 'Bleak Friday'

Friday's front pages focus on the rise in energy and other household bills.

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Ukraine war: Cars appear to drive around landmines placed in road near Kyiv

A video posted on social media appears to show cars carefully driving around landmines near Kyiv.

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Ukraine round-up: Russia sets gas deadline for West and troops leave Chernobyl

President Putin demands roubles for gas supplies, as Russian troops redeploy around Ukraine.

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Ex-hostage recounts ordeal at trial of Islamic State jihadist

An Italian aid worker says he was beaten and given dog names by his Islamic State captors in Syria.

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Ukraine War: Putin demands Mariupol surrender to end shelling

Russia's defence ministry has since announced a one-day ceasefire on Thursday to let civilians leave.

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Emily Bridges: Transgender cyclist will not race in women's National Omnium event

Transgender cyclist Emily Bridges will not compete at Saturday's National Omnium Championships in her first women's event after a ruling by cycling's world governing body.

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Ukraine conflict: Russia to allow unauthorised imports from West

The decision is in response to Western sanctions and surging inflation since the war in Ukraine.

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Ukraine round-up: Little progress in peace talks as shelling continues

No breakthrough, says Russia, while Ukraine says Russia has broken a promise to pull back troops.

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Ronin Network: What a $600m hack says about the state of crypto

The hack of the Ronin Network crypto platform leaves thousands out of pocket and plenty of questions.

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Barcelona Femenino 5-2 Real Madrid Femenino (8-3 agg): Hosts win in front of record crowd

Barcelona beat Real Madrid to reach the Women's Champions League semi-finals in front of a record crowd at the Nou Camp.

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Ukraine peace talks: The West calls for actions not words from Russia

The West calls for actions not words after the first sign of progress in peace talks.

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Jada Pinkett Smith breaks silence on Oscars slap

Ticket sales for Chris Rock's shows have spiked after Will Smith struck him on-stage at the Oscars.

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Covid: Free parking for NHS hospital staff in England to end this week

From Friday, many NHS hospital staff will need to pay for parking as a government scheme ends.

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Rules on free lateral flow and PCR Covid tests published

The list of who can get free test after 1 April in England is now out, although most people will have to pay.

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Why the Red Cross has to be neutral in the Ukraine conflict

The ICRC is worried that its operations might be undermined by misinformation about its work.

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Four killed in new attack in Israel

The gunman is said to have shot victims from a motorcycle in the third such attack within a week.

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Six month warning over £20 and £50 paper notes

People are being urged to spend or deposit paper notes as they are replaced with plastic ones.

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Queen thanks DofE winner Doyin Sonibare after thanksgiving speech

Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award winner Doyin Sonibare delivers an address to senior royals at Westminster.

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The Papers: Abramovich poisoning and first Partygate fines

The alleged chemical poisoning of the Russian tycoon and fines for Downing Street parties lead the papers.

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Knoydart community owns Britain's remotest mainland pub

Locals succeed in their bid to buy The Old Forge on the Knoydart Peninsula in a landmark deal.

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Filey paraglider breaks man's nose in cliff-top crash

The pilot of the craft flew off after hitting a walker on the North Yorkshire coast, police say.

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Brothers, 12 and 13, wanted for raiding top London hotels

A warrant for the pair, who are accused of burgling Claridges and the Four Seasons, is issued.

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Oscars fashion: Red carpet in pictures

See which stars impressed on the famous red carpet on Hollywood's biggest night.

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Newspaper headlines: Putin 'wants to divide Ukraine' and royal reforms

Claims that Moscow hopes to split Ukraine in two "like Korea" and plans for a royal shake-up lead the papers

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Ukraine: UK lawyer appointed to probe war crime claims

The former International Criminal Court judge will advise Ukraine's prosecutor, attorney general says.

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Ferry firms to meet officials over P&O fallout

Bosses from DFDS and Stena Lines will meet transport officials to discuss P&O's sacking of staff.

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Afghanistan: Taliban bars BBC TV programmes from schedules

Radio and online are unaffected as the regime stops local TV showing international partner content.

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Saudi Arabian Grand Prix: Max Verstappen wins after late overtake on Charles Leclerc

Max Verstappen wins an intense race-long battle with Charles Leclerc to take his first victory of the season in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

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England 2-1 Switzerland: Luke Shaw & Harry Kane goals help Three Lions earn Wembley win

Harry Kane moves level with Sir Bobby Charlton on 49 England goals as the Three Lions come from behind to beat Switzerland at Wembley.

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England in West Indies: Joe Root's side facing defeat in Grenada after disastrous day

England set for another humiliating defeat after enduring a disastrous third day of the decisive third Test against West Indies in Grenada.

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Sergio Perez on Saudi Arabia pole as Lewis Hamilton out early and Mick Schumacher crashes

Red Bull's Sergio Perez beats Ferrari's Charles Leclerc to take his first Formula 1 pole position at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

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Man found buried in garden died from stab wound to neck

A post-mortem examination was carried out on the remains of 42-year-old Nicholas Billingham.

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War in Ukraine: Musicians perform emotional concert in Kharkiv metro station

Musicians performed the concert at a metro station in Kharkiv, being used as a makeshift shelter.

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P&O Ferries ship detained over crew training concerns

The European Causeway ferry is detained after 800 of the firm's staff were sacked without notice.

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World freedoms at stake, President Biden tells US troops

President Joe Biden tells US troops in Poland that global democracy is at risk amid Ukraine war.

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Spotify stops streaming in Russia over safety concerns

New laws threaten jail for people accused of spreading "fake news" about Russia's armed forces.

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War in Ukraine: Change of emphasis or admission of failure by Moscow?

Moscow now says the main aim is to "liberate" eastern Ukraine - a change of emphasis or more?

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Saudi Arabian Grand Prix will go ahead after missile 'attack'

The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix will go ahead as planned after a missile attack on an oil facility near the track in Jeddah.

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Next stop Kyiv - the battle on the capital's outskirts

In Irpin, only a few civilians remain as volunteers bolster defences a few miles from Kyiv.

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The Papers: Biden's chemical weapon warning and 'Shame on' P&O

Rising tensions with Russia and criticism of a ferry firm boss are among a mix of stories in the papers.

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Ukraine daily roundup: World leaders show united front at major summits

It was a busy day of international diplomacy on Thursday, with several emergency summits taking place.

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Italy knocked out in World Cup play-offs

European champions Italy will not play in the 2022 World Cup after being stunned by North Macedonia in their play-off in Palermo.

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Lower energy bills for people near wind turbines considered

The government is looking at lowering people's energy bills based on how close they are to onshore wind turbines.

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Lord Michael Grade chosen as Ofcom chairman

The UK media regulator is to get a new supremo in the ex-BBC chairman, after a two-year search.

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Rishi Sunak denies link to Russia through firm part-owned by wife

An Indian software giant part-owned by the chancellor's wife has kept its presence in Moscow.

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War in Ukraine: What Ukraine is getting right

The BBC's Frank Gardner looks at four themes that have defined Ukraine's reaction to Russia's invasion.

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Small business owners: 'We're taking the hit'

Many entrepreneurs are struggling to balance soaring costs and keep their businesses profitable.

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The Papers: 'No heat to eat' as 'Sunak told: slash more taxes'

Thursday's front pages respond to Chancellor Rishi Sunak's Spring Statement.

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Ukraine war: BBC World Service granted emergency funding

The government grants more than £4m to the World Service to help fight Russian disinformation.

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Madeleine Albright: First female US secretary of state dies

Tributes are being paid to the Czech immigrant who became the first woman to hold the top post in US diplomacy.

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Spring Statement: One family's cost of living experience

The Fords are a busy family and, like many, they’ve noticed the impact of rising prices.

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Goldman Sachs boss David Solomon set to DJ Lollapalooza

Goldman Sachs boss David Solomon will play the four-day music festival in Chicago.

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Driver in pick-up truck flipped by Texas tornado

Watch the moment the vehicle is tossed in the air by the twister as storms swept across Texas.

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Homes for Ukraine: 'It's sad, slow and frustrating'

Families desperate to host Ukrainians in need call for the process to be quicker, with less red tape.

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Woman stranded on Newquay cliffs rescued

Emergency services renew warnings to stay safe in the water and check tide times.

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Ukraine war: Russian soldiers fire on Kherson protesters

Protesters in Kherson scattered as explosions are heard and shots were fired by Russian soldiers.

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A young soldier's funeral and a city facing starvation - Ukraine war daily round-up

Fears that Russia wants to starve Mariupol into surrender, and a young soldier isolated from his family is buried.

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The Papers: Putin's Mariupol threat and Gove 'target of plot'

The invasion of Ukraine leads many front pages while others focus on an alleged plot to kill Michael Gove.

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Multiple Apple services suffer outages

The firm's system status page shows issues with services including Maps and Apple TV

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Mariupol: Four reasons the city matters so much to Russia

The most bombarded city in Ukraine’s war with Russia is key to Moscow’s military campaign.

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What does Putin want and will Russia end its war?

Weeks after President Putin ordered an invasion, the goals he set appear to have been watered down.

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The Papers: Russia accused of genocide, and 'fuel duty cut'

Several of Monday's papers lead with Ukraine likening Vladimir Putin's actions to those of the Nazis.

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E-waste: Royal Mint wants to turn your old phone into gold

The Royal Mint has found a way to turn old circuit boards from phones, computers and TVs into gold.

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Kenya’s Killer Roads: Dodgy driving licences and dangerous vehicles in Kenya

Kenya’s road accidents and deaths are on the rise, Africa Eye reveals cracks in Kenya’s road safety systems.

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William and Kate dance and taste chocolate during day two of Belize tour

"They were shaking their waists like nobody's business," said a local woman who danced with the duke.

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Nottingham Forest 0-1 Liverpool: Jurgen Klopp's side set up semi-final date against Man City after edging past hosts

Liverpool will play Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley after they edge past Nottingham Forest in a pulsating quarter-final at the City Ground.

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Isle of Wight e-scooter complaints exceed 1,000

Complaints include riding on the pavement, anti-social behaviour and underage use.

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The Papers: Anger at Johnson comments, and hypersonic missile

Sunday's papers carry the PM's remarks comparing Ukraine's resistance to Britain leaving the EU.

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P&O treatment of workers a disgrace, says Donaldson

The DUP leader says his party will do "everything in our power" to ensure workers get support.

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Middlesbrough 0-2 Chelsea: Blues beat Championship side to reach FA Cup semi-finals

Romelu Lukaku scores his 12th goal of the season as Chelsea beat Championship side Middlesbrough to reach the FA Cup semi-finals.

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Street fighting in Mariupol and hypersonic missiles: Ukraine war daily round-up

Fierce fighting on Mariupol's streets, and Russia denies its cosmonauts wore Ukrainian colours in space.

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From waitress to cafe owner, all while still a teenager

Chloe Campbell was 15 when she got a job in a Moray cafe - four years later she is the new boss.

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P&O Ferries security ‘treated staff like criminals’

Sacked P&O Ferries crew "felt intimidated" when security guards were deployed on ship.

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Ukraine war: Empty prams lined up in Lviv for children killed in war

Each of the 109 prams in Lviv are a tribute to the number of children who have died in the war so far.

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Deepfake presidents used in Russia-Ukraine war

Videos of Putin and Zelensky declaring the war is over have been circulating online.

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Sarah Everard vigil: Met Police appeal against High Court ruling

Scotland Yard says the decision to appeal "is important for policing and the public".

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Abramovich's jet among 100 planes grounded by US

The US government has grounded 100 Russia-affiliated aircraft believed to have violated US export controls

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Orford Ness: Former military site needs ferry operator

A sense of humour and dealing with all kinds of weather are among the qualities needed for a new ferry operator.

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Ukraine conflict round-up: Putin's peace demands and a new 'Russian wall'

Rescue workers search for survivors of the Mariupol theatre bombing as Russia's advance grinds on.

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Boy, 12, denies burglary spree of top London hotels

The boy, who cannot be named, is accused of targeting Claridge's and the Four Seasons among others.

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Staffordshire charity saving dogs from Ukraine

Rescuer Elina Olifaruk said 25 dogs were arriving in the UK this week for adoption.

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Why your fish and chips may cost a lot more

The conflict in Ukraine is a long way from the UK but it means fish and chip shops are seeing prices soar.

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Travel firms confident they can bounce back in 2022

Despite the threat of higher airline ticket prices, the industry is still upbeat as bookings are rising.

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Special access inside Big Ben's newly refurbished clock tower

The restoration project of Big Ben is almost over and scaffolding around the clock has been removed.

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Liverpool beat Arsenal to close gap with Man City

Liverpool close the gap on Premier League leaders Manchester City to a single point after beating Arsenal, who miss the chance to consolidate their place in the top four.

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Man United's Pogba reveals burglary at his home

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba says his home was burgled during his side's Champions League game against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday.

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Anoosheh Ashoori: Daughter and wife say they'll welcome him with cake and beer

Anoosheh Ashoori's wife and daughter spoke to the BBC as he flew home after years in an Iranian prison.

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Marina Ovsyannikova: TV protest 'was my own decision'

The Russian state TV employee who staged an anti-war protest during a live bulletin speaks to reporters outside court.

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Manchester United 0-1 Atletico Madrid (agg 1-2): Renan Lodi puts Diego Simeone's side into quarter-finals

Renan Lodi's first-half header puts Manchester United out of the Champions League and sends Atletico Madrid into the quarter-finals.

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Met Police apologise after officers strip-search Hackney schoolgirl

A safeguarding report concluded the search was unjustified and racism was a "likely" factor.

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Queen holds afternoon tea for Canada's governor general after missing service

The monarch, 95, greeted Canada's governor general the day after the Commonwealth Service.

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Hertfordshire gardener smashes own tomato growing record

Douglas Smith grew more than 1,000 tomatoes on a single stem, breaking his own record.

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Ukraine war: Pub dedicated to Hemingway destroyed in Kharkiv

The Old Hem pub in Kharkiv was a well-known hangout for young poets and musicians.

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War in Ukraine: What happened on day 19 of Russia's invasion

Drone footage shows destruction of Mariupol, and protesters target an oligarch's London mansion.

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Potholes near Sir Rod Stewart's Essex home to be fixed in April

The local authority announces a plan of action after Sir Rod posts videos of himself with a shovel.

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Ukraine war: Protester interrupts Russian TV news show

A woman with a placard reading 'no war' appeared behind a newsreader on Russian state-controlled TV.

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Putin changes law on leased jets to keep them flying

The Russian president signs new law allowing foreign-leased jets to keep flying in Russia.

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Russia-Ukraine war: British Fox News journalist injured

Benjamin Hall, 39, was reportedly news gathering outside Kyiv at the time of Monday's incident.

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UK's most premature twins both home with family

Harley Crane is discharged after 140 days in hospital, a week after her brother Harry.

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Baftas 2022: Encanto director takes glasses campaigner to London ceremony

12-year-old Lowri was invited to the Baftas after asking Disney to portray more characters in glasses.

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Poland feels the strain of Ukraine's refugees

The eastern town of Zamosc has welcomed thousands of refugees but locals wonder how long they can cope.

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War in Ukraine: What happened on day 18 of Russia's invasion

A military base near the Polish border is attacked, and the UK announces a scheme to house refugees.

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Brent Renaud: Friend of US journalist killed in Ukraine speaks to BBC

Mea last spoke to Brent four days ago, and says he was excited to work on a documentary in Ukraine.

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Bafta Film Awards 2022: Stars step out on the red carpet

The stars turn out on the red carpet at the Bafta Film Awards 2022.

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Bafta Film Awards 2022 red carpet in pictures

Stars of the big screen have been at the Bafta Awards, the biggest night in the UK film calendar.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'urban landscape'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.

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The first sex worker strike: 'We are just women and mothers'

When 200 French sex workers took refuge in a church, it started a movement

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War in Ukraine: 'No one wants to die' - meeting Ukraine's teenage soldiers

Young volunteers swap their studies for assault rifles as they prepare to defend Kyiv from Russian forces.

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Six Nations: Ireland see off brave 14-man England

Ireland keep their hopes of a Six Nations title alive as they finally see off a valiant, spirited England.

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Manchester United 3-2 Tottenham Hotspur: Cristiano Ronaldo scores hat-trick in thriller

Cristiano Ronaldo scores a hat-trick as Manchester United beat Tottenham to move into the Champions League places.

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Brexit: Micheál Martin and Boris Johnson discuss NI Protocol

Micheál Martin and Boris Johnson met prior to attending the Ireland-England rugby match on Saturday.

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Rod Stewart fixes potholes near his Harlow home

The singer shovels gravel on the road and claims his Ferrari cannot get through the potholes.

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Ukraine: What happened on day 16 of Russia's invasion

Vladimir Putin paves the way for foreign fighters to join the war, while Russia widens its attacks.

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British Pie Awards: Gluten-free pie crowned winner

This is the first time the free-from category produced an overall winning pie.

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Queen pulls out of attending Commonwealth Service

The Queen will not attend next week's service at Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace says.

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Roman Abramovich: Chelsea have credit card facilities temporarily suspended

Chelsea's credit card facilities are temporarily suspended while banks assess the implications of the sanctions imposed on Russian billionaire owner Roman Abramovich.

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Ukraine war: Fact-checking Russia's biological weapons claims

The BBC finds no evidence for Russian claims that Ukraine is developing biological weapons with US support.

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WATCH: Disposal experts defuse unexploded bomb in Ukraine

An unexploded 500kg (1102lb) bomb was discovered in Chernihiv in northern Ukraine.

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Ukraine: What sanctions are being imposed on Russia?

Western nations have imposed severe sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.

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'Death railway' veteran Jack Jennings turns 103 with sing-along

Jack Jennings was one of 60,000 prisoners forced to build a railway between Thailand and Myanmar.

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Classic Queen cover art for A Day at the Races sells for £28k

The piece was by David Costa, an artist who worked with Elton John, The Beatles and Queen.

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Plato and Aristotle inspire Belfast pupils

Philosophy has become part of Holy Cross pupils' lives in and out of school.

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Ukraine war: Children of the Soviet era running from Russia

A veteran of the Soviet-Afghan war is among many older Ukrainians now seeking refuge abroad.

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The Papers: 'Barbaric' children's hospital bombing 'a new low'

A picture of a pregnant woman being carried from the wreckage in Mariupol dominates the papers.

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Ukraine conflict: Your guide to understanding day 14

A hospital is attacked as civilians try to escape. Here is your guide to the 14th day of fighting.

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Ros Atkins on... food price rises and the Ukraine war

Ros Atkins looks at why global food price rises appear inevitable as a consequence of Russia invading Ukraine.

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Absent UK soldiers may have travelled to Ukraine - Army

The Army says it's "actively and strongly encouraging" the soldiers to return to the UK.

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Ukraine conflict: Your guide to understanding day 13

Some civilians are finally able to escape Russian bombardment. Here's your guide to day 13 of the war.

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Ukraine: Travel curfew halts Irish student's escape attempt

A 19-year-old Irish woman living in Sumy is observing a travel curfew as she tries to leave Ukraine.

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Zelensky's moments: From TV star to wartime leader

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, a comedian who had no experience of politics when elected, has emerged as a convincing war leader.

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McDonald's to temporarily close its 850 stores in Russia

The fast food chain said it was responding to the "needless human suffering unfolding in Ukraine".

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Parents' joy at premature twin returning home

One of two twins thought to be the most premature to survive in the UK is home with his parents.

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In full: Ukrainian President Zelensky's message to UK

President Zelensky makes an historic address in the House of Commons about the invasion by Russia.

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Ukraine: Trauma surgeon teaches medics over Zoom

More than 535 doctors from Ukraine joined a call to be taught how to treat injured people.

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Ghislaine Maxwell: Juror admits 'mistake' not revealing abuse

He failed to disclose on a jury sheet that he had been abused, so Maxwell's lawyers are demanding a retrial.

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Iowa tornadoes: Seven people killed, including two children

Seven people are dead after tornadoes packing winds of up to 138 mph (222kph) tore through Iowa.

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War in Ukraine: Five times Russians have stood up for Ukraine

Videos from social media show some Russian citizens, at home and abroad, protesting the war in Ukraine.

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Ukraine conflict: Your guide to understanding day 12

Russia is still bombarding cities despite offering escape routes. Here's your guide to day 12 of the war.

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Ukraine war: Chernobyl workers' 12-day ordeal under Russian guard

The nuclear power plant was seized on day one of Russia's invasion, and workers have not left since.

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Family separated by war in Ukraine finally reunited

Rita and her children were trapped in Ukraine when Russia invaded. After spending a week in their basement, they've finally been reunited with Rita's husband and their father Andy.

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The Papers: 'Running for their lives' as terror 'rains down'

Civilian attempts to flee Ukrainian cities being targeted by Russian forces lead Monday's papers.

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War in Ukraine: Taking cover in a town under attack

Jeremy Bowen was on the frontline in Irpin, as residents came under Russian fire while trying to flee.

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Ukraine conflict: Your guide to understanding day 11

More than 1.5 million Ukrainians have fled the country. Here's what you need to know after day 11 of the war.

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TikTok stops new content being uploaded in Russia

The video streaming platform says it is protecting users while it assesses Russia's new "fake news" laws.

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Manchester City 4-1 Manchester United: Kevin de Bruyne and Riyad Mahrez settle derby

Kevin de Bruyne and Riyad Mahrez score twice each as Manchester City outclass rivals Manchester United to move six points clear at the top of the table.

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Ukraine invasion: Military couple marry on the frontline

Lesya and Valeri, both civil defence volunteers, tied the knot at a checkpoint near Kyiv.

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The young Ukrainians battling pro-Russian trolls

Conspiracy theories and trolls are adding to the chaos of war.

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BBC Ukrainian editor: 'My mother called to say she'd managed to buy bread'

In the second week of war, the BBC's Ukrainian editor says empty shelves are an increasing reality.

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Ukraine: We are at war - what do we tell our children?

In Ukraine, families are having to adapt to being at war. But what do you tell the children?

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Ukraine crisis: The free world fights back against Putin

Several US presidents have failed to get the measure of him but now Europe has joined the fray things may change.

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The Papers: 'Merciless Putin' and PM's six-point plan

The Russia shelling of the Ukrainian city Mariupol is among Sunday's lead stories.

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Ukraine conflict: Your guide to understanding day 10

Residents remain trapped in besieged cities. Here's what you need to know after day 10 of the war.

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Highland hermit makes surprise film festival visit

Ken Smith left his log cabin for the premiere of a documentary about his 40 years in isolation.

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Ukraine crisis: Kharkiv residents still sheltering underground a week on

The BBC's Sarah Rainsford reports from a metro station where people have been sheltering from attacks.

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Why Tears For Fears' new album took seven years to make

The band say there were several "false dawns" on the road to making The Tipping Point.

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Ukraine conflict: Your guide to understanding day nine

Europe’s largest nuclear plant seized. Here's what you need to know after day nine of the war.

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Why doesn't Ukraine attack the Russian convoy? And other questions

Correspondents and experts answer questions from readers on the BBC News website

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War in Ukraine: Russians on boycotts, sanctions and cancellations

Russia is being hit by a global backlash after it invaded Ukraine. How does it feel to be shunned?

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Ukraine conflict: Before and after images reveal Russian destruction

These images show the aftermath of devastating Russian missile attacks on civilian areas across Ukraine.

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Ukraine conflict: Telling my children why dad joined the war - Kyiv mother

Olena Gnes says it is important for her children to know their father joined Ukraine's defence unit.

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Ukraine: Why has Russia's 64km convoy near Kyiv stopped moving?

Russian forces advancing on the Ukrainian capital appear to have stalled, US and UK officials say.

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Ukraine conflict: Russia's plan not going as they wanted - Ben Wallace

The defence secretary says that Russia's attempt to present itself as Ukraine's liberator has failed.

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Ukraine conflict: Reunions and warm welcomes for refugees at Berlin train station

Crowds of volunteers were there to help the new arrivals, with many offering the refugees rooms in their houses.

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Ukraine war: Prince Charles praises people's bravery amid Russian aggression

He said he was deeply moved by Ukrainians' strength amid "terrible aggression" from Russia.

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Essex lorry deaths: Smuggler to pay £6,000 to victims' families

A total of 39 Vietnamese people were found dead after a failed people-smuggling operation in 2019.

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'Putin has to be stopped' - the Britons preparing to fight in Ukraine

We talk to some of the people responding to President Zelensky's appeal for foreigners to join in the defence of his country

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Owners evicted from Argyll castle after 22 year fight

Marian Van Overwaele has been fighting eviction from Knockderry Castle in Argyll since 1997.

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Ukraine conflict: Donations pile high at London centre

A Polish social club in London launched an appeal for donations to send to Poland and Ukraine.

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‘Terror against Ukraine’: Residents flee as rockets rain down on Kharkiv

As Russia pounds Ukraine's second largest city with artillery, residents flee or hunker underground.

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Ukraine conflict: Your guide to understanding day six

TV tower attacked in Kiev and horror in Kharkiv. Here's what you need to know after day six of the war.

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Ship carrying 4,000 luxury cars sinks off the Azores

A ship carrying thousands of luxury cars has sunk nearly two weeks after it caught fire.

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Colwyn Bay man died after 200-coffee caffeine overdose

Personal trainer Tom Mansfield died after miscalculating the amount of caffeine powder in drink.

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'Don't judge my cooking, it's not Bake Off,' quips William

Prince William struggles in the kitchen on a St David's Day trip to Wales.

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Sainsbury’s to close 200 cafes putting 2,000 jobs at risk

The supermarket chain says it is planning to close 200 of its in-store cafes next month.

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