Bamburgh named best seaside resort second year in a row

Bamburgh is voted Britain's best seaside destination for a second year in a row in consumer survey.

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Ukrainian police have received more than 7,000 missing persons reports since the start of Russia’s invasion.

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Sunflower Oil ‘Vanishes’ as Ukraine War Grinds On

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The all-male council trying to get women elected

No women were elected to Western Isles Council in 2017 - now efforts are under way to change that.

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A Winnipeg Landmark Rich in Symbolism Comes Under Indigenous Control

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Ralf Rangnick: Manchester United interim manager named Austria boss

Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick is named Austria boss but will work for the club on a consultancy basis.

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An Education Panel Gets Feisty With the Mayor

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Foul-smelling foam clogs up Colombian town of Mosquera

Detergents dumped in a local river are being linked to the filthy white phenomenon.

Shanghai lockdown: Residents protest after five weeks of strict zero-Covid measures

Some residents have been under strict lockdown for five weeks, and struggled to access food supplies.

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¿Los chicos están bien?

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House prices up 12% but rises expected to slow, says Nationwide

In all but one month of the past year, annual property price growth has been over 10%, the Nationwide says.

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Touring wreckage near Kyiv, the top U.N. official declares the war ‘an absurdity.’

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Sirens ring out in Israel to honour Holocaust victims

Streets came to a standstill as people paused to pay tribute to the millions killed in the Holocaust.

Women's Six Nations: Emily Scarratt captains England for France Grand Slam decider

Emily Scarratt will captain England in the absence of the injured Sarah Hunter and Poppy Cleall will step in at number eight for Saturday's Women's Six Nations Grand Slam decider in France.

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America’s Inflation Solution Could Become the World’s Problem

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South Korea: Two arrested for leaking military secrets

A businessman and an officer are charged with leaking secrets to a presumed agent from the North.

RB Leipzig v Rangers: Can depleted Ibrox side spring another European shock?

Tom English asks can a Rangers side ravaged by injuries to key forwards cause yet another upset against RB Leipzig in the last four of the Europa League?

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Angela Rayner: Brushing aside sexism doesn't make it OK

Labour's deputy says she hopes to hear from Boris Johnson as the Mail on Sunday defends its story.

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Katie Price in court over 'restraint order breach'

The ex-model is accused of breaching a restraining order against ex-husband Kieran Hayler's fiancee.

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A Woman’s Haunting Disappearance Sparks Outrage in Mexico Over Gender Violence

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Tesla shares slide could put Musk's Twitter takeover at risk

The fall in Tesla's shares highlights the issues Elon Musk faces as he tries to run five companies.

Rural areas held back by housing and infrastructure woes, report warns

There is a “chronic under-appreciation” of the potential of the countryside, says a new report.

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Talk TV: Piers Morgan attracts mixed reviews after network launch

Some said the network got off to an "impressive start," but others said it was "mind-numbingly boring".

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New Details Underscore House G.O.P. Role in Jan. 6 Planning

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David Oluwale: Blue bridge plaque stolen hours after unveiling

The plaque commemorated David Oluwale, who drowned in Leeds in 1969 after being chased by police.

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North Korea Holds Military Parade With Nuclear Threat

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Nato expansion: Finland and Sweden set to announce plans to join bloc

The US and UK will reportedly provide security support to the nations during the application process.

How Zelensky Ended Political Discord and Put Ukraine on a War Footing

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Ukraine war: US wants to see a weakened Russia

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said he hoped to see the Russian military depleted in Ukraine.

P&O Ferries hits back at staff pay cut claim

The firm says it has not asked recently-employed agency workers to sign new contracts with reduced wages.

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‘Crisis Actors’? Where Have I Heard That Before?

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Nissan signals the end of the road for Datsun cars

The Japanese firm previously called the range of cars "an important part of Nissan's DNA".

Asda and Morrisons cut prices as supermarkets fight for customers

Morrisons and Asda launch new promotions as households face pressure from the rising cost of living.

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‘No Regrets’ Is a Terrible Mantra for Life

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Dorset heath fire: 'Largest blaze in years' under control

The blaze at Canford Heath in Poole is the largest the area has seen in years, firefighters say.

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Ancoats stabbing: Man charged with murder of Neri Morse

A 23-year-old man is charged after Neri Morse, 24, died following an attack on Wednesday.

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The French presidential voting system is simple, but also complex.

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Nigeria oil blast: Dozens die after explosion at illegal refinery

Bodies were burnt beyond recognition after the explosion at a hazardous site in Imo state.

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Melissa Clark’s Saturday Recipe

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Video appears to show children in Mariupol steel works bunker

A video released by Ukraine's Azov regiment appears to show children sheltering inside a steel plant.

Ice cream firm drops 'Little England beyond Wales' tag line

A Pembrokeshire company says it will stop printing "Little England beyond Wales" on its tubs.

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Where is Transnistria, and why is it relevant to the war in Ukraine?

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Canada’s Stanley Cup Hopes Rest on Leafs, Flames, Oilers

By BY SHAWNA RICHER from NYT World https://ift.tt/daDKHp7

Imran Khan: Inside the huge rally in Lahore for Pakistan's ousted PM

The former prime minister's narrative of a US-led conspiracy to oust him is resonating with his supporters.

Stowaway cat rescued from North Sea platform

The one-eyed cat gets a helicopter ride back to Aberdeen after being found in a shipping container.

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France issues an international arrest warrant for Carlos Ghosn.

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The Wolf of Crypto and the Confederate Statue Remover: The Week in Narrated Articles

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Covid: Record 16-month infection detected and PM to face MPs' probe

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Friday morning.

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With sunken warship, Russian disinformation faces a test.

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Haiti: Small plane crashes on to main road killing six

The pilot is among those who died when the aircraft came down in Haiti, injuring people on the ground.

TikTok helps UK book sales hit record levels, Publishers Association says

Publishers say the popularity of book videos on TikTok helped lift sales to record numbers in 2021.

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With sunken warship, Russian disinformation faces a test.

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Sophie Wilmes: Belgian foreign minister resigns to care for sick husband

Sophie Wilmes will temporarily resign to care for her husband who has been diagnosed with brain cancer.

Kidderminster disabled strongman saved from life of drugs and alcohol

Disabled strongman Chris Wolf, from Kidderminster, says the sport has saved his life.

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Betsi Cadwaladr: Carer arrested over patient WhatsApp video claims

North Wales Police arrested a member of staff from Wrexham Maelor Hospital following allegations.

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In the fog of dementia, one grandmother learns again and again that her country is at war.

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Ezra Miller: US actor arrested over assault in Hawaii

The actor reportedly threw a chair at a woman, leaving her with a cut to her head, on Tuesday.

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6 Rohingya Refugees Are Killed Fleeing Detention Center in Malaysia

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Ukraine war: Mariupol faces final ultimatum as hundreds shelter in steel mill

Thousands of people are still trapped across the city, as Kyiv hopes to send evacuation buses.

Grenfell Tower: Man admits posting grossly offensive model video

The clip of a model Grenfell Tower burning on a bonfire was made at a party a year after the disaster.

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Mexico's Maya train: Work halted over cave concerns

The project to build a railroad in the Yucatán Peninsula could harm underground caves, a judge rules.

Kabul blasts kill six and wound 11 at boys' school

Two blasts outside a high school in the Afghan capital killed at least six people and wounded 11.

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¿Cuánto dura la menopausia?

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Horse Guards Parade: Man charged after police threatened

Prashanth Kandaiah is accused of knife possession and trying to cause grievous bodily harm.

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A Violent Death That Ended a Love Story

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Sewage: Ban water firm bonuses until discharges end, Lib Dems say

Bosses paid £27m extra since 2020 despite 1,000 sewage spills a day, according to the party's research.

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It’s Tax Day. Here’s what you need to know.

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Ford’s C.E.O. knows much depends on its new electric pickup.

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The ‘Messy Middle’

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Ukraine war: Prince Harry hails 'extraordinary' Ukraine Invictus team

Prince Harry voices his support for Ukraine and applauded their attendance at the Invictus Games.

Snowdonia authority tells hikers to visit toilet before climbing

Some walkers 'caught short' are pooing on Wales' highest mountain.

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Biden’s Student Loan Dilemma

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Gotabaya Rajapaksa: Beleaguered Sri Lanka leader appoints new cabinet

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa defies protesters' call for him to quit over a ruinous economic crisis.

‘You Don’t Necessarily Hit Your Limit at Any Given Age’

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North Korea tests new weapon 'to improve tactical nukes'

Kim Jong-un clapped as he watched the launch - a new indication of his intention to resume nuclear tests.

Coventry fire: Two children among seven rescued from blaze

Five adults and two children are rescued from the "severe" blaze in a 15th-floor flat.

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The Sunday Read: ‘The War for the Rainforest’

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My Mother Fled From Russian Attack. Then She Did It Again.

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Ukraine war: Trucks stuck at Poland-Belarus border as EU sanctions deadline passes

An 80km queue formed on the Polish border ahead of a deadline for Russian trucks to leave the EU.

Ukraine war: Trucks stuck at Poland-Belarus border as EU sanctions deadline passes

An 80km queue formed on the Polish border ahead of a deadline for Russian trucks to leave the EU.

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Moscow bars Boris Johnson and other British officials from visiting Russia.

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Ukraine war: Russia bans Boris Johnson from country over Ukraine war

Boris Johnson and other senior ministers are barred over the UK's "hostile" stance on the war in Ukraine.

Patel personally approved Rwanda plan despite concerns

A civil servants union says plans to send some asylum seekers from the UK to Rwanda are "inhumane".

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In Quebec, the Clash Over Caribou Heats Up

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Bleed kits in memory of stabbed Essex teenager Liam Taylor

Liam Taylor, 19, was stabbed to death and his grandmother is on a mission to fund life-saving bleed kits.

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Ukraine's battle for control of its skies

A Ukrainian air defence officer tells the BBC: "Whoever dominates the air wins the war."

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Here’s a Better Way to Deal With Your Leaves. Your Neighbors, and the Planet, Will Thank You.

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Larsen Roberts: 'Slideathon' in memory of boy with brain tumour

Five-year-old Larsen Roberts, who had a rare and aggressive brain tumour, died in 2019.

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Russian forces appear close to taking Mariupol.

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China Covid: Clashes in Shanghai over lockdown evictions

Residents have been forced from their homes as apartments are turned into quarantine centres.

Blackpool Zoo's 'irreplaceable' giant tortoise dies aged 105

Darwin the Aldabra tortoise had been a popular attraction at Blackpool Zoo since its opening in 1972.

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Twitter’s Elon Musk Problem

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Palestinian deaths mount as tensions with Israel spiral

Five are killed in 24 hours as Israel carries out sweeps in the West Bank after deadly attacks.

PM vows to set record straight over claims he misled MPs over parties

Boris Johnson vows to "set the record straight" over claims he lied to Parliament over Partygate.

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A New Legal Tactic to Protect Workers’ Pay

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Cuba Gooding Jr: Actor admits forcibly kissing waitress

The Oscar-winning star strikes a plea deal to bring criminal proceedings against him to an end.

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Satellite images show Russian forces amassing in the east.

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Ukraine War: Biden accuses Russian troops of committing genocide in Ukraine

The US leader says President Putin is trying to "wipe out the idea" of a Ukrainian identity.

Fantastic Beasts 3: Gay dialogue removed from film for Chinese audiences

Warner Bros agreed to the request for changes but have said the "spirit of the film remains".

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Wheat prices, soaring because of the war, are hitting Palestinians hard, Oxfam says.

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Could freezing koala sperm help save the species?

Researchers in Australia say freezing sperm could help protect the marsupials from extinction.

What have England learnt in Women's World Cup qualifying?

Having played their final competitive fixtures before the home Euros, what shape are England in and what have they learnt?

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El Salvador: Whip-wielding demons kick off Easter week

Men dress up as demons and playfully whip locals "to cleanse them of their sins" in Texistepeque.

Turner Prize 2022: Trafalgar Square whipped cream artist among nominees

Heather Phillipson, who put a whipped cream sculpture on the Fourth Plinth, is among the nominees.

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'He was a charmer' - friend of Sir David Amess pays tribute

Reverend Steve Tinning pays tribute to the Southend West MP murdered last year.

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From the U.S. to China: A 3-Month Quarantine Horror Story

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Golf: Blind players tee up for Droitwich matchplay challenge

Players are hoping more volunteers can be found to become on-course guides.

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López Obrador wins Mexico recall vote amid low turnout

Fewer than 20% of voters cast their ballots in the referendum, which the president himself called.

Ukraine War: Russia warns Sweden and Finland against Nato membership

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the move won't bring stability to Europe.

Priority for fresh goods at Dover not realistic, minister says

Hauliers have warned fresh produce is losing quality and value due to long queues at the port.

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Société Générale announces that it is exiting Russia.

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Zelensky asked if he'll give Russia any part of Ukraine

Ukraine's president tells CBS' 60 Minutes he isn't ready to give away his country in return for peace.

Zelensky asked if he'll give Russia any part of Ukraine

Ukraine's president tells CBS' 60 Minutes he isn't ready to give away his country in return for peace.

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Forget Heartbreak Hill. It’s Boston’s Downhills That Cause the Real Pain.

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Ronaldo: Police investigating after Manchester United forward appears to break fan's phone

Merseyside Police are investigating an alleged assault after Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo appeared to break a fan's phone.

In a campaign muted by Covid and Ukraine, a motley mix of issues drove the debate.

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A Popular British Politician Falls From Grace Over a Tax Scandal

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Australia election: PM Scott Morrison calls poll for 21 May

Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the date after seeing the Governor General in Canberra.

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War in Ukraine: Watch BBC interview with Ukrainian PM

In a BBC exclusive, Denys Shmyhal accuses Russia of committing genocide in Ukraine.

France election: Voters prepare to cast ballot in presidential poll

Campaigning has ended ahead of the first round of voting which takes place on Sunday.

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Women in Poland volunteer as drivers to offer safe transit to Ukraine’s refugees.

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France election: Voters prepare to cast ballot in presidential poll

Campaigning has ended ahead of the first round of voting which takes place on Sunday.

‘Death Cleaning’: A Reckoning With Clutter, Grief and Memories

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Will a Ban on Foreign Real Estate Buyers Lower House Prices?

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Ukraine asks for non-Soviet weapons for the next phase of war.

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'Mariupol is a graveyard': Evacuees recount terror of Russian assault

Survivors from the besieged city say they wondered at times if the rest of Ukraine had fallen.

Doctor Who: 'The monsters fired my creative brain up'

Colin Howard, who created classic Doctor Who artwork, reflects on his work and coping with MS.

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‘The City Lives’: With Russian Forces Gone, Kyiv Starts to Revive

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