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Ireland pledging emergency legislation to send asylum seekers back to UK in wake of Rwanda bill being passed
Ireland is pledging emergency legislation enabling it to send asylum seekers back to the UK.
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Prince Harry returning to UK for first time since visiting King Charles following his cancer diagnosis
Prince Harry is returning to the UK next month for the first time since his rushed visit to see the King after his cancer diagnosis.
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Man dies after parachuting incident in County Durham
A man has died following a parachute incident at an industrial estate in County Durham.
Showbiz
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Harvey Weinstein taken to hospital after being moved to a New York jail
The lawyer for Harvey Weinstein says the former film producer has been taken to hospital after being moved to a New York jail.
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Rageh Omaar says he was 'determined to finish presenting programme' after becoming unwell live on air
ITV News broadcaster Rageh Omaar has said he was "determined to finish presenting the programme" after returning home following hospital treatment.
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Dr Tijion Esho: TV doctor struck off for exchanging Botox for sex at his clinic
A TV doctor who gave free Botox to a patient in return for sex at his clinic has been struck off.
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Om Fahad: Iraqi social media influencer shot dead by motorbike gunman
A well-known Iraqi social media influencer has been shot dead in her car by a gunman who was on a motorbike.
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Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney: Trains named in Wrexham owners' honour
Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have had two new Welsh trains named after their home cities.
UK News
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Ireland pledging emergency legislation to send asylum seekers back to UK in wake of Rwanda bill being passed
Ireland is pledging emergency legislation enabling it to send asylum seekers back to the UK.
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Small boat migrant arrivals by late April at highest level ever
The number of migrants that have crossed the Channel in small boats is at its highest ever level for the first four months of the year.
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Prince Harry returning to UK for first time since visiting King Charles following his cancer diagnosis
Prince Harry is returning to the UK next month for the first time since his rushed visit to see the King after his cancer diagnosis.
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Man dies after parachuting incident in County Durham
A man has died following a parachute incident at an industrial estate in County Durham.
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Circus performer injured after falling from 'wheel of faith' at Blackpool Tower
A circus performer has injured themselves after falling from a "wheel of faith" during a stunt at Blackpool Tower.
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Man charged over alleged tragedy chanting at Manchester United game
A man has been charged with causing harassment, alarm or distress over alleged tragedy chanting during a match between Manchester United and Burnley.
World News
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Ireland pledging emergency legislation to send asylum seekers back to UK in wake of Rwanda bill being passed
Ireland is pledging emergency legislation enabling it to send asylum seekers back to the UK.
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Pope makes first visit out of Rome for seven months after health scares
Pope Francis has made his first trip out of Rome for seven months with a visit to Venice where he asked worshippers to "pray for me".
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Twenty soldiers killed in explosion at military base in Cambodia
Twenty soldiers have been killed in a huge explosion at a military base in southwestern Cambodia.
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Russian journalists jailed over alleged work for Alexei Navalny group
Two Russian journalists could face at least two years in prison after they were arrested on "extremism" charges, accused of working for a group founded by the late Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny.
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UK to develop hypersonic missiles to catch up with China and Russia by 2030 - report
Britain plans to equip its armed forces with a homegrown hypersonic cruise missile by the end of the decade, according to a report.
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Hamas releases video of hostages as efforts to broker a ceasefire in Gaza continue
Hamas has released a new video that appears to show two hostages who have been held in Gaza since the 7 October assault on southern Israel.
Politics
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Rishi Sunak does not rule out July general election - but insists 'there'll be a clear choice' when it comes
Rishi Sunak has failed to rule out holding a general election in July, as speculation remains rife over the timing of the national vote.
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Small boat migrant arrivals by late April at highest level ever
The number of migrants that have crossed the Channel in small boats is at its highest ever level for the first four months of the year.
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Rishi Sunak needs to learn voters aren't always governed by the logic of the computer
I've known Rishi Sunak slightly for almost a decade, having first met him after he penned a thoughtful, comprehensive, well-received report on Britain's minority communities, which I'd say is still the best of its kind.
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'The only cure is a Labour government': Tory MP and doctor Dan Poulter defects over NHS 'chaos'
Conservative MP and former health minister Dan Poulter has defected to Labour in frustration at the worsening NHS crisis.
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Adam Boulton: Tories trying to open election divide over defence, but Sir Keir Starmer says he is not Jeremy 'Stop the War' Corbyn
We have been warned. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's pre-election pitch to voters this week was to place the nation on "war footing".
Weird News
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Tourist fined for getting too close to Walrus in Norway
A tourist has been fined NOK 12,500 Norwegian Kroner (£900) for approaching a walrus in the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard.
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Boy, 13, finds 'holy grail' Lego octopus piece from sea spillage in 1997
A rare Lego piece that fell into the sea in 1997 has been found by a 13-year-old boy in Cornwall.
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Moulin Rouge: Windmill blades fall off overnight
The windmill blades of the Moulin Rouge, the most famous cabaret club in Paris, have fallen off.
Tech News
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UK to develop hypersonic missiles to catch up with China and Russia by 2030 - report
Britain plans to equip its armed forces with a homegrown hypersonic cruise missile by the end of the decade, according to a report.
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Measles cases worldwide almost double in a year - as England faces measles 'emergency'
Measles cases nearly doubled globally between 2022 and 2023, researchers say.
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Fallout: The nuclear-powered gaming brand capturing new audiences
A new update has been released for the nine-year-old video game Fallout 4, the first of its kind for the hit title since 2017.
Videos
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Rishi Sunak does not rule out July general election - but insists 'there'll be a clear choice' when it comes
Rishi Sunak has failed to rule out holding a general election in July, as speculation remains rife over the timing of the national vote.
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Disgruntled school worker accused of using AI to create fake recording of principal on racist rant
A high school athletics director has been accused of using AI to create a fake recording of the principal going on a racist and antisemitic rant.
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Om Fahad: Iraqi social media influencer shot dead by motorbike gunman
A well-known Iraqi social media influencer has been shot dead in her car by a gunman who was on a motorbike.
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Harvey Weinstein taken to hospital after being moved to a New York jail
The lawyer for Harvey Weinstein says the former film producer has been taken to hospital after being moved to a New York jail.
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Post Office inquiry: Former complaints handler executive says she never 'knowingly' did anything wrong
A former top Post Office executive has told the Horizon scandal inquiry she never "knowingly" did anything wrong and did not remember a 2010 email saying that cash balances in sub-postmasters' branch accounts could be remotely accessed.
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Small boat migrant arrivals by late April at highest level ever
The number of migrants that have crossed the Channel in small boats is at its highest ever level for the first four months of the year.
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