Covid: Tutoring cash to go straight to English schools in shake-up

The government axes its contract with a private company running the Covid catch-up scheme in England.

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North Korean ICBM Launch May Have Been Fake. It’s Still Important.

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Liz Truss visits India on same day as Sergei Lavrov

Rival trips seek to enlist Delhi's support over the war in Ukraine.

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Nigerian student's search for a new university after fleeing Ukraine

Chinaza, a Nigerian student, is scrambling to continue his studies since escaping the war in Ukraine.

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Zelensky implores Australian lawmakers to take a harsher stance against Russia.

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French intelligence chief Vidaud fired over Russian war failings

Gen Eric Vidaud loses his job as military intelligence boss for not predicting Russia's invasion.

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Jamie Wallis MP comes out as trans and speaks of rape ordeal

Jamie Wallis opens up about being victim of rape and blackmail, and fleeing scene of a crash.

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Shropshire baby deaths: The parents who lost babies

"I can still hear them saying, we can't hear the heartbeat" - one of the many parents on losing their child.

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Strikes continue in the Chernihiv region, despite Russia’s promises.

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Weekly Accessible Learning Activities: Spider Friends, ‘Firefall,’ Grief Camp

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Casino Bonanza May Soon Hit New York

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Can Moving the Body Heal the Mind?

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If You Think Kale Is ‘So 2010,’ You’re Not Growing the Right Ones

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Germany warns on gas supply over Russia payment row

Germany takes the first step towards gas rationing as a payments row with Russia escalates.

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El Clasico: Match set to break women's crowd record - but is it a one off?

More than 90,000 tickets have been sold for Barcelona's Champions League quarter-final second leg with Real Madrid at the Nou Camp.

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Vladimir Putin, Elon Musk y la insidia de convertir la guerra en un meme

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Saudi Arabia could host Usyk-Joshua in late June

Saudi Arabia could host the Oleksandr Usyk-Anthony Joshua rematch in late June, according to the Ukrainian's promoter Alexander Krassyuk.

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A Russian attack leaves a gaping hole in a government building in Mykolaiv.

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Desperate for Cash, Afghans Toil in Mines That Are Deadlier Than Ever

By BY CHRISTINA GOLDBAUM, YAQOOB AKBARY AND JIM HUYLEBROEK from NYT World https://ift.tt/PHMpxtb

¿Tratamiento médico o un ‘spa para el cerebro’? Los dilemas de las clínicas de ketamina

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Noel Clarke: Police not investigating sexual harassment claims

The Met Police say there is not enough evidence for a criminal investigation.

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Teenage social media use linked to less life-satisfaction for some

Survey suggests teenagers may be more vulnerable to social media at particular ages, with heavy use a risk.

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Russia’s stock exchange allows limited trading on all its shares.

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How the feel-good film Coda caused an Oscars upset

Apple TV's film about the hearing daughter of a deaf family wasn't expected to win best film.

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Sainsbury's urged to up pay to match cost of living

A group of investors wants the supermarket to ensure pay covers the rising cost of living.

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Four Million Ukrainians in Limbo

By BY CLARE TOENISKOETTER, STELLA TAN, KAITLIN ROBERTS, MIKE BENOIST, LISA TOBIN, MARION LOZANO, ELISHEBA ITTOOP, DAN POWELL AND CHRIS WOOD from NYT Podcasts https://ift.tt/vIrimoj

The Victims of Scammers Aren’t Stupid. They’re Human.

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This Is What It’s Like to Witness a Nuclear Explosion

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Canada pledges to help countries stop using Russian oil

Canada says its can provide more oil, gas and uranium to help solve the global energy crisis.

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The Sunday Read: ‘Nurses Have Finally Learned What They’re Worth’

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What Africa Needs to Fight Covid Now

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Bethnal Green: Murder arrest over stabbed mother-of-two

Yasmin Begum, 40, was stabbed multiple times while her children were at school.

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Antytila: Ukrainian band backed by Ed Sheeran refused fundraiser slot

Organisers say the band cannot play as their charities must avoid association with the military.

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Russian general Yakov Rezantsev killed in Ukraine

Western officials believe low morale among Russian troops is forcing generals to the battlefield.

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Tracking the Ukrainian counter-attacks in maps

Russia says it is focusing on taking full control of the east of Ukraine as counter-attacks push its troops back in several areas of the country.

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Cómo (no) perder el tiempo con un hombre más joven

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Black man 'not dressed for climate' searched by Met police

Officers are heard in footage saying it was "odd" the man was wearing a coat in warm weather.

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Diary of a Spelling Bee Fanatic

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Margaret Atwood on National Myths and the Roots of Totalitarianism

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Man and woman die in Nottingham house fire

Police say the terraced house was "severely damaged", with adjoining properties evacuated.

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About 300 people died in the Mariupol theater attack, local officials say.

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‘The Dreams We Had Are Like a Dream’

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Defiant Ukrainian troops tell Russians: 'Go home while you're still alive'

Quentin Sommerville and cameraman Darren Conway have spent time with two fighters since the very start.

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A surge in cases in Shanghai is testing China’s ‘zero Covid’ strategy.

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Ferrell should have had Oscar nomination for Elf, says Curtis

Screenwriter and director Richard Curtis says awards voters often overlook comedy and its actors.

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Queen's delight as teapot factory comes to her

She was originally meant to visit the Staffordshire firm - but it arranged to bring its wares to Windsor.

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P&O boss Peter Hebblethwaite asked if he is a 'shameless criminal'

P&O Ferries chief executive Peter Hebblethwaite issues a "late apology" after the on-the-spot sacking of 800 staff.

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Last time, China, the U.S. and Russia agreed on sanctions. That may not happen now.

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West should consider targeting Russian gold reserves, says PM

The UK reveals more sanctions as Boris Johnson and other Nato leaders meet to discuss the war in Ukraine.

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Prince Harry: Parts of legal case to be kept secret, court says

The Duke of Sussex is challenging the government's decision to refuse him police security during visits.

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‘A Frightening Repeat’: Ukrainian World War II Survivors Face Conflict Again

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Rachel Zegler: West Side Story actress gets Oscars invitation after outcry

Rachel Zegler plays Maria in the new West Side Story, which has seven Academy Award nominations.

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Nine Mass Shootings

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War in Ukraine: 'Pets are getting left at train stations'

A photographer from the UK travels to western Ukraine to rescue pets displaced by war.

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The Challenge of Raising a Kid Who’s Just Like You

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'I was shocked to find out I now have four kidneys'

Transplant patient Stuart Middleton has both his kidneys - along with two he received from donors.

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Weekly Accessible Learning Activities: Black History Collection, March Madness, Vocabulary Videos

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What We Know About the Crash of China Eastern Airlines Flight 5735

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Birmingham pub bombings: Chris Mullin allowed to keep source secret

A court rules Chris Mullin may guard a source over the Birmingham pub bombings despite police pressure.

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'What a goal!' Young goalkeeper scores amazing long-range winner

A video of Charlie Clarke scoring from inside his own half is watched more than a million times.

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Will Sanctioning Oligarchs Change the War?

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Transcript: Ezra Klein Interviews Daniel Yergin

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Russia Navalny: Jailed opposition leader found guilty in trial branded 'sham'

Alexei Navalny, already in a Russian penal colony, could now be transferred to a top security jail.

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Woman accused of murder after body find appears in court

Fiona Beal is accused of killing Nicholas Billingham between 30 October and 10 November.

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China Eastern has not had a deadly crash in 18 years.

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Free-range eggs no longer available in UK due to bird flu

The amount of time hens have been kept indoors due to bird flu means eggs will now be labelled "barn eggs".

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China’s recent air safety record is strong, after a troubled past.

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War in Ukraine: Protesters in Kherson appear to make Russian tank drive backwards

Footage shows civilians protesting against Russian occupation in Kherson on Sunday.

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La primera familia de Hollywood que lo revela todo: la evolución de los Smith

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P&O Ferries' sackings were appalling, says Sunak

The government is examining the legality of the ferry firm's actions, the chancellor confirms.

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Por un horario flexible de trabajo

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Ukraine conflict: Emotional reunion of Ukrainian sisters at UK airport

Iryna has been waiting anxiously to find out if her sister Olya and her family would make it to the UK.

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The Russia I Know Is Being Erased. What’s Coming Next Is Darker.

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Four killed after car rams into crowd in Belgium

At least 12 others are reported to be seriously injured following the crash, which happened early on Sunday.

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In Lviv, 109 empty strollers highlight the Ukrainian children killed in Russian attacks.

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William and Kate setting off on Caribbean tour to mark jubilee

One of their first visits in Belize is cancelled after it was reportedly opposed by local residents.

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Securing the TikTok Vote

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$87.50 for 3 Minutes: Inside the Hot Market for Videos of Idling Trucks

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Los sonidos secretos de ‘Duna’: Rice Krispies y Marianne Faithfull

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The Battle for Kyiv Looms as a Long and Bloody Conflict

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Need a Covid Test? Here’s One, and Take Another.

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America Has a Free Speech Problem

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Max Verstappen: 'A mistake or crash can happen in a blink'

Max Verstappen tells Newsbeat about retaining his title and not feeling the pressure to change.

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The Global Race to Mine the Metal of the Future

By BY MICHAEL BARBARO, MICHAEL SIMON JOHNSON, ERIC KRUPKE, KAITLIN ROBERTS, PATRICIA WILLENS, MARC GEORGES, PAIGE COWETT, CHRIS WOOD AND MARION LOZANO from NYT Podcasts https://ift.tt/1MPaeyw

Dispatch From Hungary: Can This Man Oust Viktor Orban?

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Sarah Everard: Killer Wayne Couzens charged with four counts of indecent exposure

The alleged offences are said to have taken place when Wayne Couzens was still serving Met officer.

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High-profile coronavirus cases are setting Washington on edge.

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‘Deep Water’ Review: Love and Loathing in New Orleans

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St Patrick's Day: Police warning as public events return

Large parades are being held across Northern Ireland on Thursday for the first time in three years.

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El miedo a la pandemia cede paso a la fiebre por los refugios antibombas

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UK to introduce Online Safety Bill

Under its rules, social networks could be fined or blocked if they fail to remove harmful content.

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Working Remotely, Some Transgender People Saw an Opportunity to Change

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New York City officials propose a plan to get more New Yorkers their booster shots.

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