Sunday, 30 April 2023

Rail strikes cynically targeting Eurovision, minister says

Transport Secretary Mark Harper says a "fair and reasonable pay offer" has been made to rail workers.

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Caerphilly: Baby in hospital after dog attack

The baby's injuries are not believed to be life-threatening, say police.

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Call for thorough investigation after ferry grounding

The MV Pentalina had 60 people on board when it grounded at St Margaret's Hope on Saturday night.

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Mystery Gas Leak in India Leaves at Least 11 Dead


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Elecciones en Paraguay: esto es lo que hay que saber


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Barack Obama and friends surprise Barcelona restaurant

Bruce Springsteen and Steven Spielberg joined the ex-US president for dinner in the Catalan capital.

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Saturday, 29 April 2023

Biden Can Close the Legal Black Hole at Guantánamo


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Sudan family reunite: 'No words can describe this moment'

Muammar Ali sees his three-month old baby daughter, Wahaj, for the first time, as his family joins him in the UK from Sudan.

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‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret’ Arrives


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A Once-Promising Green Energy Technology Hits a Roadblock


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Richard Sharp: PM should not appoint BBC chair, says David Dimbleby

The veteran broadcaster calls for a "cross party" public commission to ensure the BBC's balance.

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Ukraine war: Crimea oil tank set ablaze by reported drone

Flames engulf the facility in Russian-held Sevastopol, a day after a wave of strikes across Ukraine.

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Friday, 28 April 2023

Sudan: The young Brits worrying about relatives in the country

People at a community centre in Bristol say they're worried about family members who are still there.

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An unreleased report finds faults in Amnesty International’s criticism of Ukraine.


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Douglas Ross backtracks on tactical voting call

The Scottish Conservative leader told the BBC he "never said" his supporters should vote Labour.

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BBC Chairman Resigns, Deepening Turmoil at Britain’s Broadcaster


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Richard Sharp: BBC chairman resigns over report into appointment

The report, by barrister Adam Heppinstall, found he breached the governance code for public appointments.

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Thursday, 27 April 2023

Herpes deaths: Caesareans likely source of herpes, inquest told

Kim Sampson and Samantha Mulcahy died after giving birth in two East Kent NHS Trust hospitals.

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The Fight Over the Debt Limit


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James Corden's Late Late Show writer teases One Direction surprise

The final Late Late Show won't feature a One Direction reunion - but fans can expect an "Easter egg".

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‘Best Friends’ Australia and New Zealand Patch Up a Major Difference


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Football great Pelé enters dictionary as synonym for 'unique'

The football legend's name is added to a Brazilian dictionary as an adjective meaning "exceptional".

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Wednesday, 26 April 2023

Madrid Open: Emma Raducanu withdraws with hand injury before first-round match

British number one Emma Raducanu withdraws from the Madrid Open with a hand injury hours before her first-round match.

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U.K. Blocks Microsoft’s Bid for Activision, a Blow to the Tech Giant


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Doncaster Rovers Belles: The shocking demotion of a Women's Super League founder

When the FA announced it was demoting Doncaster Rovers Belles from the WSL, the decision sparked huge anger throughout women's football.

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China Detains Taiwan-Based Publisher in National Security Investigation


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Forgotten diaries show how illiterate baker became pioneering herbalist

The family of Duncan Napier, who founded Scotland's first herbal apothecary in 1860, find his diaries.

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Tuesday, 25 April 2023

With a 3-minute video, Biden kicks off his 2024 campaign. Here’s the latest.


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Brexit: MPs call for public inquiry into impact of leaving EU

MPs brand Brexit a "disaster" but the government says leaving the EU was a "democratic choice".

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How to Make an Entrance, Whether You Have a Real Foyer or Not


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Manchester City v Arsenal: Mikel Arteta says game will not decide Premier League title

Arsenal's top-of-the-table match against Manchester City on Wednesday will not decide the Premier League title, says Gunners boss Mikel Arteta.

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England v France: Shaun Wane names 15 uncapped players for Test

England coach Shaun Wane names 15 uncapped players in his 19-man squad to face France in a mid-season Test on Saturday.

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Monday, 24 April 2023

Friends star Matthew Perry to pull Keanu Reeves jibe from memoir

The star's book asked why Reeves "still walks among us" when others like River Phoenix had died.

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Twitter gives fake Disney account verified status

The gold tick confirmation appeared despite the account holder saying he had not paid for it.

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Wagner in Sudan: What have Russian mercenaries been up to?

The Wagner group denies involvement in the current conflict, but there's evidence it has previously been active in Sudan.

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Battlefield Update: Russian forces hit civilian areas around the southern city of Kherson, Ukraine says.


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Teenagers at risk of rare diseases after drop in vaccine take-up

The number of youngsters having jabs since the pandemic has fallen, UK health officials say.

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A drone was shot down over Crimea, Russian authorities say.


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In pictures: Northern lights display sends the skies purple

Photographers and sky watchers are treated to a purple display in the night sky.

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Sunday, 23 April 2023

Jack Teixeira: The video game players sharing secrets online

Online gamers are posting classified documents online to settle arguments over military hardware.

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Bed Bath & Beyond Files for Bankruptcy


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Twitter restores blue tick to high profile accounts

Twitter restores the verified blue badge to accounts that insist they did not pay for a subscription.

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High-Ranking Election Official Is Killed in Myanmar


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Ofsted boss defends inspection after teacher death

Amanda Spielman says she has no reason to doubt school inspection, after its headteacher took her life.

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Saturday, 22 April 2023

Biden Should Take Voters’ Concerns About Age Seriously


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Sudan Army Chief Claims U.S. Citizens and Some Other Foreigners Will Be Evacuated


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SNP appoint MP Stuart McDonald as new treasurer after Beattie resignation

MP Stuart McDonald replaces Colin Beattie, who quit after being arrested amid a probe into party finances.

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Zelensky Signs Law Banning Russian Place Names


By BY JEFFREY GETTLEMAN AND OLHA KOTIUZHANSKA from NYT World https://ift.tt/Ck3i61x

No Major Disruption From Public Sector Strike, but Also No Solution in Sight


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Australia to fast track citizenship for New Zealanders

New Zealanders residing in Australia for four years or more can now apply directly for citizenship.

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Coachella 2023: Inside the festival's brand houses

The main event at the music festival sometimes called the "influencer Olympics" is a big money game.

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Friday, 21 April 2023

Eid al-Fitr: How Muslims celebrate the end of Ramadan

After a month of fasting and reflection, Muslims around the world come together to celebrate Eid.

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Shocked by Russian atrocities, NATO is becoming the war-fighting alliance it was during the Cold War.


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Rachel Weisz on graphic birth scenes and playing twins in Dead Ringers

Actress Rachel Weisz's upcoming TV drama Dead Ringers sees her portray identical twin obstetricians.

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SpaceX’s Starship Kicked Up a Dust Cloud, Leaving Texans With a Mess


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Sudan fighting: The unsung heroes keeping Khartoum residents alive

WhatsApp groups and social media are brimming with offers of help for those without food or medicine.

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Thursday, 20 April 2023

‘Somewhere in Queens’ Review: Rooting for the Underdog


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Business group CBI reports new 'criminal offence' to police

The lobby group says it has recently received additional information about "a serious criminal offence".

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E.U. grain proposals aim to maintain unity against Russia’s invasion.


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India population: The job crisis driving millions to big cities

Indians are migrating to big cities in search of a better life - but are there enough jobs for them?

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Could Certain Foods Help With Hot Flashes?


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Quiz: Can you spot an AI-generated image?



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Wednesday, 19 April 2023

PrettyLittleThing Eid shop: Young Muslims criticise fashion brand

Young Muslims say the brand have missed the mark with their edit of clothes meant to celebrate the end of Ramadan.

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India Is Surpassing China in Population


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Ellis Genge: England and Bristol prop given three-week ban for dangerous tackle

England prop Ellis Genge is banned for three weeks for a dangerous tackle on Tom Curry during Bristol's defeat by Sale.

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Abortion Goes to the Supreme Court (Again)


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Women's Super League: How do title rivals fare against each other?

How have the top four performed when they have been pitted against each other this season? BBC Sport takes a closer look.

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Tuesday, 18 April 2023

Italian police find cocaine packages floating in the sea off Sicily

Italian police said it was probably "one of the largest" drug hauls ever made in the country.

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In ‘The Diplomat,’ Keri Russell Shows Her Good Side


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Archaeologists discover remains of Roman fortlet near Clydebank

Attempts to unearth the structure in West Dunbartonshire failed in the 1970s and 1980s.

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Frank Ocean at Coachella: The grief of losing a sibling

People who've lost a brother or sister say Frank Ocean speaking about his own loss helps others.

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Drake and The Weeknd AI song pulled from Spotify and Apple

The song, which cloned the stars' voices, is removed from streaming platforms after a copyright claim.

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Monday, 17 April 2023

A missile strike on Sloviansk is one of the deadliest for Ukrainian civilians this year.


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Garth Crooks' Team of the Week: Stones, Fernandes, Enciso, Eze, Haaland

Which Premier League players impressed our football pundit Garth Crooks enough to make the Team of the Week?

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What could happen during Starship’s test flight.


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Fox News on Trial


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What is Starship?


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Sunday, 16 April 2023

The Week in Business: Moderating Inflation


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Heavyweight Joe Joyce says his 'journey will continue' after losing to Zhilei Zhang in London

British heavyweight Joe Joyce says "the journey will continue" after his defeat by Zhilei Zhang in London on Saturday.

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Hungary Joins Poland in Banning Grain Imports From Ukraine


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Grandmothers of the World, Unite


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Dubai fire: Sixteen killed in blaze at Al Ras apartment building

A statement from Dubai Civil Defence says safety compliance may have been a factor.

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Saturday, 15 April 2023

Tottenham shooting: Two arrests after teenager dies in shooting

It comes after the Met launched a murder investigation into the death of Tyler McDermott.

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Sudan fighting: The military rivalry behind the clashes in Khartoum

The fighting is a direct result of a vicious power struggle within the military leadership.

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Canary Wharf: Spectacular photos of skyscraper rediscovered

Tony Brien sat in a box 830ft above east London to capture the images of One Canada Square.

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Ramadan: Cathedrals, museums and stadiums host iftar meals

Cathedrals and stadiums host iftar meals for people of all backgrounds as part of the Islamic month.

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Woman held over Grand National protest

A 33-year-old woman is arrested in connection with potential co-ordinated disruption activities at Saturday's Grand National at Aintree.

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Sudan: Fighting erupts in Khartoum as army and paramilitary force clash

Battles are reported at several locations in the capital Khartoum and elsewhere in the country.

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Friday, 14 April 2023

Laverbread: Seaweed-loving chef's bid to promote delicacy

Today is National Laverbread Day - according to a chef who wants the whole of Wales to celebrate it.

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Will Abortion Kill the Filibuster?


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'Age no barrier' as man becomes firefighter at 56

The former RAF engineer says many of the people he trained with were half his age.

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Xi rolls out the red carpet for Lula, who is expected to pitch a peace deal for Ukraine.


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Blackpool police investigate after man seen pulling seagull with lead

The seagull was rescued by a passer-by but had to be put down after the incident in Blackpool.

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Thursday, 13 April 2023

People who wouldn’t be allowed anywhere near the battlefield in a U.S.-led war are active on the Ukrainian front.


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North Sea oil spills exceed safe level - activists

Data and satellite images show oil spills over five years that threaten species like orca whales.

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Jamie Oliver: I recorded my books to avoid writing

The chef and author says writing a children's book helped him feel more positive about his dyslexia.

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Niños con ciudadanía estadounidense también fueron separados de sus padres en la frontera


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Cyclone Ilsa: Western Australia braces for category five storm

A red alert is issued in the north of Western Australia as Tropical Cyclone Ilsa intensifies.

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Toxic fire from Indiana recycling plant could burn for days

An inferno in Richmond, Indiana, has raised health concerns and sparked evacuation orders.

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Wednesday, 12 April 2023

Elon Musk: What it's like to interview the billionaire Twitter boss

The interview covered everything from the challenges of artificial intelligence to Twitter's current CEO.

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The Battle Over Abortion Drugs


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Marcus Rashford: Manchester United forward out for 'a few games' with muscle injury

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford out for "a few games" with a muscle injury but expected to play again this season.

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Brazil won’t sell Ukraine weapons, but it is offering to broker peace.


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Myanmar military airstrike: More than 100 people feared dead

Survivors told the BBC they had collected at least 80 bodies but expect the toll to rise further.

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Tuesday, 11 April 2023

To Become Oscar Levant, Sean Hayes Revisited His First Role


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Paul Cattermole death: S Club 7's Jo O'Meara says she is heartbroken

Singer Jo O'Meara pays tribute to late bandmate Paul Cattermole, saying he was "our sweetest soul".

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Kentucky bank shooting: What we know about the victims

An "incredible friend" of the governor, a beloved grandmother and a respected boss are among the dead.

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Ukraine’s prime minister arrives in Canada seeking military and economic aid.


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Kuwait news outlet unveils AI-generated presenter Fedha

The virtual female presenter, indistinguishable from a real person, speaks fluently in Arabic.

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Monday, 10 April 2023

Assistant ref stood down as 'elbow' on Liverpool star investigated

Constantine Hatzidakis will not be involved in any matches while the FA investigates an incident in which he appeared to elbow Liverpool's Andy Robertson.

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Junior doctors' strike: NHS chief calls for ACAS help with talks

Some 350,000 appointments and operations could potentially be cancelled this week, the NHS Confederation says.

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How Do I Break Out of My All-Black Wardrobe Rut?


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Using Facebook and Instagram to Find the Perfect Apartment


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Vodafone broadband down for customers across UK

Thousands of users of Vodafone landline internet have reported a loss of service.

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Super Mario Movie's 'sensational' box office takings defy poor reviews

It has the most successful global opening of all time for an animated film - despite poor reviews.

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Sunday, 9 April 2023

Yemen war: Saudi-Houthi talks bring hope of ceasefire

The talks in Yemen could mean that the eight-year war is coming to an end.

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Tipping Confusion


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Olivia Pratt-Korbel: I want violence to stop, murdered girl's mum says

Cheryl Korbel wants "police, communities and charities" to fight violent crime after Olivia's murder.

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The Case for Staying Married to a Spouse You Cannot Stand


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Giant gorilla statue sightings were 'not Gary'

A gorilla was spotted on motorways across England after a theft from a Lanarkshire garden centre.

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Saturday, 8 April 2023

The A.I. Concierge, Fictional Fiction, Real Vodka


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Eryri: Parking warning after 40 cars towed away

North Wales Police said irresponsible parking risks lives and prevents emergency vehicle access.

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Mick McCarthy: Blackpool manager leaves Championship strugglers

Manager Mick McCarthy says leaving Blackpool after less than three months is "the best decision for everyone concerned".

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A Great Credit Score, but She Can’t Get a Mortgage


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