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Sunak should end ‘war on motorists’ rhetoric and deliver better public transport, say think tank

March 31, 2024

Exclusive: More than half of the British public think having public transport to and from work is a necessity

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Windrush scandal: Compensation scheme branded ‘a failure’ amid calls for reform

March 31, 2024

Critics say Home Office should be stripped of responsibility for overseeing scheme

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Long A&E waiting times ‘killing 250 people a week’

March 31, 2024

Top emergency doctor warns patients are being subjected to ‘avoidable harm’

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Car finance compensation set to be on par with PPI scandal after Martin Lewis warning

March 31, 2024

Lloyds Banking Group said it was setting aside a provision of £450 million to cover potential costs

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Entangled humpback whale caught in fishing rope dramatically freed by lifeboat volunteers

March 31, 2024

Footage of the humpback whale, named ‘Ivy’, being freed was captured by people stood on the shoreline

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Free childcare hours expands to two-year-olds

March 31, 2024

Parents in England can now access 15 hours of free weekly childcare for their two-year-olds.

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Energy bills lowest for two years after £238 fall

March 31, 2024

Experts urge people to stick to energy saving habits despite the typical bill falling by £238 a year.

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Millions get a pay rise as minimum wage increases

March 31, 2024

Above inflation wage-hikes are set to benefit 2.7 million low-paid workers and apprentices.

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Windrush victim says Home Office ‘waiting for us to die off’ before paying compensation

March 31, 2024

Five years after payment scheme launched, a former soldier says delays mean plan should be run independently A former soldier who was a victim of …

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Government’s ‘childcare chaos’ leaving families in England facing steep costs

March 31, 2024

Labour says places have fallen by almost 40,000 since the Tories came to power in 2010, forcing parents to leave the workforce Childcare places in …

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New on Netflix in April 2024: Every movie and TV series coming this month

March 31, 2024

Including a Prince Andrew film, a fantasy sequel and – in the US – a classic HBO series

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Every movie and TV show leaving Netflix in April 2024

March 31, 2024

Including a long-standing hit sitcom and two original titles

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Netanyahu says ‘nothing will stop’ offensive on Rafah as Israeli protesters call for his removal

March 31, 2024

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyhu made a televised address ahead of undergoing a hernia operation

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Fabio Wardley and Frazer Clarke fight to stalemate in brutal and brilliant battle

March 31, 2024

Wardley retained his British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles in a scintillating showdown in London

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Collection of unreleased Marvin Gaye songs found in Belgium

March 31, 2024

Questions surround ownership of demo tapes reportedly left by soul artist as a thank-you to his Ostend hosts A collection of cassette tapes containing a …

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Israeli airstrike hits Gaza hospital camp killing two people

March 31, 2024

Watch the terrifying moment an Israeli airstrike hit a tent camp inside a hospital in central Gaza on Sunday, killing two Palestinians and wounding 15.

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X Factor star says Cowell will walk her down aisle

March 31, 2024

Lucy Spraggan popped the question to girlfriend Emilia Smith while on a flight to stay with Cowell.

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Is my family still alive? The daily question for Haitians

March 31, 2024

Haiti has endured crisis after crisis. Now the UN says the Caribbean nation is close to collapse.

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American Egg Board forced to respond to Republican conspiracy theory about White House Easter event

March 31, 2024

Religious themes and imagery have been banned from the White House’s annual Easter celebration since 1978

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Ukraine’s opposition leader: The best way to fight Vladimir Putin is to use his money against him

March 31, 2024

Exclusive: Leading Ukrainian politicians, including president Volodymyr Zelensky, are calling for Western nations to transfer hundreds of billions of dollars of seized Russian assets to …

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Emma Hayes calls out ‘male aggression’ from Jonas Eidevall in League Cup final

March 31, 2024

The pair had a heated exchange following the full-time whistle.

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Russia demands extradition of Ukraine security chief and others for ‘terrorism’

March 31, 2024

SBU dismisses demand as pointless and hypocritical, ‘coming from the terrorist state itself’ Russia has demanded that Ukraine extradite a number of people, including the …

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Arsenal and Man City deliver dullest title ‘showdown’ but Gunners won’t care at all

March 31, 2024

Man City 0-0 Arsenal: The Gunners made a statement by stifling Pep Guardiola’s side and produced the perfect result for the Premier League title race

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AP PHOTOS: Easter Sunday around the world

March 31, 2024

Across the globe, people celebrated Easter Sunday — commemorating the day when, according to Christian tradition, Jesus was resurrected in Jerusalem two millennia ago.

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Watch: Thousands of Israeli protesters call for Netanyahu to resign

March 31, 2024

Thousands of Israeli protesters demonstrated in Jerusalem to call for prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s removal from office.

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King Charles’ future ‘looks very positive’ as he sees ‘encouraging’ results from cancer treatment

March 31, 2024

King Charles makes first major public appearance since being diagnosed with cancer in January

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From Hollywood royalty to literal royalty: Here are the celebrities and artists named in the Diddy lawsuit

March 31, 2024

In an explosive lawsuit filed just one month before federal agents raided Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ homes, a music producer named several industry giants — and …

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Man City and Arsenal play out Etihad stalemate as Liverpool take over top spot

March 31, 2024

The Reds are now top of the table on 67 points, two ahead of Arsenal and three clear of City.

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Arsenal’s tedious display against Manchester City epitomises Mikel Arteta’s growing ambition

March 31, 2024

Man City 0-0 Arsenal: The Gunners held City to a goalless draw and kept their hopes of winning the title alive

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Turkey’s opposition leads in vote to run main cities

March 31, 2024

President Erdogan is battling to win back Istanbul and Ankara, which he lost five years ago.

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Man City and Arsenal draw to hand Liverpool advantage

March 31, 2024

Manchester City and Arsenal hand Liverpool the advantage in the Premier League title race by playing out a disappointing stalemate at Etihad Stadium.

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Barrage of Russian attacks aims to cut Ukraine’s lights

March 31, 2024

Russia has launched a wave of additional strikes across the country targeting the energy supply.

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Tory plans to abolish non-dom status riddled with loopholes, Labour says

March 31, 2024

Analysis suggests wealthiest would save millions and Sunak’s own family could benefit to tune of £250m Conservative plans to abolish non-dom status are riddled with …

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Seven children, ages 12 to 17, wounded in Indianapolis mass shooting, police say

March 31, 2024

Victims transported to area hospitals after police heard shots fired near Circle Centre Mall on Saturday night Seven children between the ages of 12 and …

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Engineers begin removing Baltimore Key Bridge’s mangled wreckage

March 31, 2024

Crew starts intricate removal work on Francis Scott Key Bridge as officials stress that health of US national economy depends on it Crews of engineers …

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Arsenal hold Manchester City to leave Liverpool with title advantage

March 31, 2024

It is fair to say that the bar was set low for Arsenal. On eight previous occasions in all competitions, they had visited this stadium …

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Crews at Baltimore bridge collapse continue meticulous work of removing twisted steel and concrete

March 31, 2024

Crews continue the complicated and meticulous operation of removing the steel and concrete from the fallen Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore

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Journalists injured in Gaza hospital air strike

March 31, 2024

Four members of the Islamic Jihad militant group were killed in the air strike, the BBC understands.

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Arsenal’s Maanum ‘stable’ after collapsing on pitch

March 31, 2024

Arsenal and Norway midfielder Frida Maanum is in a “stable condition” after she collapsed in the Continental Cup final against Chelsea.

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Mystery smell reported across regions of Russia and Finland

March 31, 2024

A strange smell has been reported across the area

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Tyla, South Africa’s amapiano angel, manifests stardom in debut album

March 31, 2024

Tyla, who won the inaugural Grammy for African music performance last month, has released her self-titled debut album

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Israel lodges plan with UN for dismantling of Palestinian relief agency

March 31, 2024

Aid officials warn that transferring Unwra’s functions to other bodies in midst of bombardment and incipient famine would be disastrous Israel has given the UN …

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Teachers’ mental health ‘crisis’ prompts call for suicide prevention strategy

March 31, 2024

NASUWT annual conference backs plan for staff trained in mental health first aid in all schools and colleges All school leaders should receive suicide prevention …

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Tory immigration policies risk over-reliance on Chinese students, ex-universities minister warns

March 31, 2024

Exclusive: Chris Skidmore says restrictions on international students risk a funding crisis Analysis: from boom to bust on international students The Conservative party’s “scorched earth” …

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Wardley vs Clarke LIVE: Latest fight updates and results tonight as Ben Whittaker stars on undercard

March 31, 2024

Follow live as Fabio Wardley and Frazer Clarke clash for the British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles

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‘Building destroyers’: The Russian glide bombs changing the face of the war on Ukraine’s eastern front

March 31, 2024

Winged explosives weighing up to 1,500 kilograms – and nicknamed the ‘building destroyer’ – have had a devastating impact wherever they have been used, writes …

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Government pledges support for Stormont stability

March 31, 2024

It follows the resignation of Sir Jeffery Donaldson as DUP leader after he was charged with historical sex offences.

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Manchester City v Arsenal: Premier League – live

March 31, 2024

Premier League updates from the 4.30pm BST kick-offLive scoreboard | And you can sign up for Football Daily “Hi Rob,” writes Richard Hirst. “May I …

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Istanbul mayoral contest takes centre stage as Turkey votes in local elections

March 31, 2024

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan seeks to dislodge Ekrem İmamoğlu and bring city back under control of Justice and Development party Voters in Turkey have gone to …

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Bank of England investigating claim Metro Bank put customers’ data at risk

March 31, 2024

Exclusive: Whistleblower raised concerns about security of in-branch coin-counter software The Bank of England is examining claims that the high street lender Metro Bank allegedly …

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Conor McGregor and Jake Gyllenhaal rehearse Road House fight scene in behind-the-scenes footage

March 31, 2024

Behind-the-scenes footage shows Conor McGregor and Jake Gyllenhaal practising a Road House fight scene.

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Election candidate’s fingertip bitten off by dog

March 31, 2024

Danica Priest was canvassing in Bristol when the animal took off her fingertip as she posted a leaflet.

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World-first as leopards filmed hunting in pitch black

March 31, 2024

The BBC’s Natural History Unit got a rare glimpse of the behaviour as climate change forces animals to adapt.

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Chris Billam-Smith eager to ‘set record straight’ in Richard Riakporhe rematch

March 31, 2024

Billam-Smith wants to make up for his 2019 defeat to Riakporhe, his only professional loss.

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Oxford cox reveals sickness suffered by team ahead of Boat Race

March 31, 2024

The Oxford men’s cox revealed his teammates were ill in the build up to the race

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Fabio Wardley vs Frazer Clarke: An old-school clash built on setbacks and suspicion

March 31, 2024

The unbeaten heavyweights spoke to The Independent ahead of their British and Commonwealth title fight, which has been a year in the making

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Peace is not made with arms, says Pope in Easter plea

March 31, 2024

The 87-year-old pontiff presided over Easter mass despite concerns over his health.

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Beyoncé album is missing tracks on vinyl, fans say

March 31, 2024

Fans who pre-ordered physical copies of the star’s latest album say they have been short-changed.

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Doctor demands overhaul of NHS psychiatric care after brother’s death

March 31, 2024

Exclusive: Katie Sidle warns of more avoidable deaths without major changes after inquest found missed chances to save sibling A consultant neurologist whose brother died …

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Boat Race organisers ask defeated Oxford crew to clarify sickness claims

March 31, 2024

Oxford men’s team ‘had a few guys go down with E coli strain’Thames Water under pressure over ‘so much poo in the water’ Organisers of …

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Thousands of Israeli protesters call for Netanyahu’s removal

March 31, 2024

Demonstrators join families of hostages in cities across country and vow to persist until he is ousted as PM Middle East crisis – live updates …

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RFU apologises for Irne Herbst sin bin error but Harlequins win stands

March 31, 2024

The South African lock was allowed to return after serving only seven of his scheduled 10 minutes on the sideline.

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Roger Daltrey says ‘I’m on my way out’ weeks after 80th birthday

March 31, 2024

‘I have to be realistic,’ The Who frontman said

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Indian opposition parties rally behind jailed Delhi leader Arvind Kejriwal’s wife during mega gathering

March 31, 2024

‘People of India stand with Arvind Kejriwal. He can’t be kept in jail forever,’ Sunita Kejriwal says in first major political speech in Delhi

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British Museum investigated over Ethiopian artefacts hidden from view for 150 years

March 31, 2024

Watchdog examining claims key details have not been disclosed about altar tablets it is facing calls to return The British Museum is being investigated by …

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Manchester City vs Arsenal LIVE: Premier League team news, line-ups and more today

March 31, 2024

Pep Guardiola faces his protege Mikel Arteta in a title defining contest at the Etihad Stadium

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Fabio Wardley vs Frazer Clarke live stream: How to watch fight online and on TV tonight

March 31, 2024

The heavyweights will headine at the O2 Arena in a highly-anticipated British title fight

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Fabio Wardley vs Frazer Clarke card: Ben Whittaker in action and all other fights tonight

March 31, 2024

The heavyweights will headine at the O2 Arena in a highly-anticipated British title fight

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Fabio Wardley vs Frazer Clarke time: When does fight start tonight?

March 31, 2024

The heavyweights will headine at the O2 Arena in a highly-anticipated British title fight

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Watch: King attends Easter church service at Windsor

March 31, 2024

The service at St George’s Chapel is King Charles III’s most significant public appearance since his cancer diagnosis.

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SNL roasts Trump over bizarre attempt to sell Bibles

March 31, 2024

’It sounds like a joke – but it’s also very real,’ ‘Trump’ said on US sketch show

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Sunak praises ‘incredible work’ of Christians and churches in Easter message

March 31, 2024

Rishi Sunak praised the “incredible work” of Christians in his Easter Sunday message.

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Harvey Barnes aims to build on two-goal substitute cameo after injury-hit season

March 31, 2024

The 26-year-old was making just his 14th Newcastle appearance of the season in the 4-3 win over West Ham.

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Liverpool vs Brighton LIVE: Premier League team news, line-ups and more today

March 31, 2024

Liverpool are looking to go top of the Premier League as they take on Roberto De Zerbi’s Brighton at Anfield

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Archbishop refers to royals in Easter message

March 31, 2024

Justin Welby opens his address with a message for the King and Princess of Wales.

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I want to return as a Gladiator, says Scottish winner

March 31, 2024

Finlay Anderson triumphed in the final of the athletic competition, defeating Wesley Malé.

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Second home owners are running for the exit as tax changes bite

March 31, 2024

Wales led the way in tackling the problem of empty properties and priced-out locals – and now Jeremy Hunt has weighed in In the first …

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Middle East crisis live: Gaza ceasefire talks to resume in Cairo, reports say; eight killed in car bomb in northern Syria, war monitor says

March 31, 2024

Truce talks to begin again in Cairo on Sunday; bomb in shopping area in northern Syria killed at least eight and injured 20 others Israeli …

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SNL cold open mocks Donald Trump’s scheme to sell bibles: ‘My favourite book’

March 31, 2024

Watch as Saturday Night Live mocks Donald Trump’s scheme to sell bibles.

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Watch live as Pope Francis leads Easter Mass at the Vatican

March 31, 2024

Watch live as Pope Francis leads Easter Mass at the Vatican on Sunday 31 March.

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Ange Postecoglou not worried by Tottenham’s slow starts

March 31, 2024

Spurs’ last first-half goal at home came on New Year’s Eve against Bournemouth.

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Car bomb tears through crowded Syrian market

March 31, 2024

At least seven people die and several more are wounded in the attack near the border with Turkey.

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Manchester United’s uninspiring draw at Brentford could prove ‘expensive’, admits Erik ten Hag

March 31, 2024

Erik Ten Hag admitted Brentford’s late equaliser is likely to prove costly in Manchester United’s already dwindling bid for a place in the Champions League.

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Two children among 7 dead after car bomb tears through Syria market during Ramadan

March 31, 2024

At least 30 people also injured in explosion

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In a cycle of extreme weather, drought in southern Africa leaves some 20 million facing hunger

March 31, 2024

A new drought has left millions facing hunger in southern Africa as they experience the effects of extreme weather that scientists say is becoming more …

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Easter egg prices soar as cocoa crops are hit by climate crisis and exploitation

March 31, 2024

Experts say the global shortage of the main ingredient of chocolate is linked to poor conditions for farmers supplying large companies Every Easter, UK consumers …

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Cancer signs could be spotted years before symptoms, says new research institute

March 31, 2024

Tests that can identify early changes in cells would give doctors more time to offer treatment, say Cambridge researchers Scientists at a recently opened cancer …

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‘Tourists stay away’ – so warns the ruling party of failed-state Britain

March 31, 2024

The Man Who Pays His Way: Inbound tourism is the closest that any location can get to free money

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Books of the month: From You Are Here by David Nicholls to James by Percival Everett

March 31, 2024

A new page-turner from ‘One Day’ author David Nicholls, Andrew O’Hagan’s majestic new state-of-the-nation novel, and Percival Everett’s spin on Mark Twain’s 1884 novel ‘Adventures …

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Don’t hate me if I’m pleased skinny jeans are back

March 31, 2024

Vogue has declared that skinny jeans are back – but Olivia Petter might be the only person who’s thrilled by their return

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‘Murder is a kind of making love’: The strange life of Patricia Highsmith, the author behind The Talented Mr Ripley

March 31, 2024

Patricia Highsmith set the blueprint for the modern psychological thriller. As Andrew Scott takes on the role of her most famous antihero Tom Ripley in …

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Looted fields and soaring hunger: Gang violence hits Haiti’s rural heartlands

March 31, 2024

Gangs have taken over the troubled Caribbean state, increasing the urgent need for aid to be delivered to a population on the brink of mass …

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Watch: Man’s miraculous near-miss from runaway saw blade

March 31, 2024

Seconds after entering a shop in the US, the blade from a nearby construction site becomes lodged in the door.

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Where workers are exploited to harvest an everyday ingredient

March 31, 2024

Brazilian workers face degrading conditions to harvest palm wax used in sweets, pills and lipstick.

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Tehran denies involvement in London attack on TV presenter

March 31, 2024

Met police say investigation into stabbing of Iranian journalist near home in Wimbledon is being led by counter-terrorism officers Iran’s most senior diplomat in Britain …

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ExxonMobil accused of ‘greenwashing’ over carbon capture plan it failed to invest in

March 31, 2024

Investigation reveals project oil giant promoted may never leave drawing board and has received no licence or government support Motorists concerned about the impact on …

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Numbers have been drawn for an estimated $935 million Powerball jackpot

March 31, 2024

The numbers have been drawn for an estimated $935 million Powerball jackpot that has been growing since the last winner nearly three months ago

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AT&T notifies users and resets millions of passcodes after theft of personal data online

March 31, 2024

AT&T begins notifying millions of customers about theft of personal data recently discovered

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Peru government agents break into president’s residence with sledgehammer in luxury watch probe

March 31, 2024

Dina Boluarte is being preliminarily investigated for possessing undisclosed collection of luxury watches since she came to power in 2021

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In Key Bridge collapse, Baltimore lost a piece of its cultural identity

March 31, 2024

Generations of working-class Marylanders watched in disbelief this week as an iconic symbol of their maritime culture crumbled into the Patapsco River

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