UK farmers call for weedkiller ban over Parkinson’s fears

Some farmers say studies suggest Paraquat could be a factor in the onset of Parkinson's Disease.

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Quiz of the week: Oscars fashion, superyacht and Dyson's new gizmo

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?

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In pictures: Behind the shop facade

Photographer Jim Grover looks back at the life of Maurice Dorfman, who ran a fashion shop in Clapham.

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Ukraine war: Cars appear to drive around landmines placed in road near Kyiv

A video posted on social media appears to show cars carefully driving around landmines near Kyiv.

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Ukraine round-up: Russia sets gas deadline for West and troops leave Chernobyl

President Putin demands roubles for gas supplies, as Russian troops redeploy around Ukraine.

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Ex-hostage recounts ordeal at trial of Islamic State jihadist

An Italian aid worker says he was beaten and given dog names by his Islamic State captors in Syria.

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Covid: Can I catch Omicron twice?

As Covid continues to spread rapidly, are many people catching Omicron for a second time?

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The UK video games market is worth a record £7.16bn

Gamers in the UK spent more last year than they did during the height of lockdown.

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The Papers: Childbirth 'not safe' in England and Beckham raid

Thursday's front pages focus on fallout of the Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Trust maternity scandal.

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Ukraine conflict: Russia to allow unauthorised imports from West

The decision is in response to Western sanctions and surging inflation since the war in Ukraine.

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Ukraine round-up: Little progress in peace talks as shelling continues

No breakthrough, says Russia, while Ukraine says Russia has broken a promise to pull back troops.

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Ronin Network: What a $600m hack says about the state of crypto

The hack of the Ronin Network crypto platform leaves thousands out of pocket and plenty of questions.

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Concert For Ukraine: Refugee stories centre stage as show raises £12m

The star-studded Concert For Ukraine raises £12.2m for the Disasters Emergency Committee.

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Ukraine peace talks: The West calls for actions not words from Russia

The West calls for actions not words after the first sign of progress in peace talks.

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Rules on free lateral flow and PCR Covid tests published

The list of who can get free tests after 1 April in England is now out, but most people will have to pay.

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Covid: Free parking for NHS hospital staff in England to end this week

From Friday, many NHS hospital staff will need to pay for parking as a government scheme ends.

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Why the Red Cross has to be neutral in the Ukraine conflict

The ICRC is worried that its operations might be undermined by misinformation about its work.

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Six month warning over £20 and £50 paper notes

People are being urged to spend or deposit paper notes as they are replaced with plastic ones.

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The Papers: Abramovich poisoning and first Partygate fines

The alleged chemical poisoning of the Russian tycoon and fines for Downing Street parties lead the papers.

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P&O: Second ferry detained over safety concerns

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency held the Pride of Kent after it failed a safety inspection.

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Batley man jailed for son's murder 21 years after attack

Alan Bird's son Lewis died in 2019 after being smothered as a toddler in 2001.

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Filey paraglider breaks man's nose in cliff-top crash

The pilot of the craft flew off after hitting a walker on the North Yorkshire coast, police say.

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Brothers, 12 and 13, wanted for raiding top London hotels

A warrant for the pair, who are accused of burgling Claridges and the Four Seasons, is issued.

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Oscars fashion: Red carpet in pictures

See which stars impressed on the famous red carpet on Hollywood's biggest night.

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Newspaper headlines: Putin 'wants to divide Ukraine' and royal reforms

Claims that Moscow hopes to split Ukraine in two "like Korea" and plans for a royal shake-up lead the papers

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Ukraine: UK lawyer appointed to probe war crime claims

The former International Criminal Court judge will advise Ukraine's prosecutor, attorney general says.

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Ferry firms to meet officials over P&O fallout

Bosses from DFDS and Stena Lines will meet transport officials to discuss P&O's sacking of staff.

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Afghanistan: Taliban bars BBC TV programmes from schedules

Radio and online are unaffected as the regime stops local TV showing international partner content.

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Verstappen wins GP after late overtake

Max Verstappen wins an intense race-long battle with Charles Leclerc to take his first victory of the season in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

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England 2-1 Switzerland: Luke Shaw & Harry Kane goals help Three Lions earn Wembley win

Harry Kane moves level with Sir Bobby Charlton on 49 England goals as the Three Lions come from behind to beat Switzerland at Wembley.

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England in West Indies: Joe Root's side facing defeat in Grenada after disastrous day

England set for another humiliating defeat after enduring a disastrous third day of the decisive third Test against West Indies in Grenada.

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Sergio Perez on Saudi Arabia pole as Lewis Hamilton out early and Mick Schumacher crashes

Red Bull's Sergio Perez beats Ferrari's Charles Leclerc to take his first Formula 1 pole position at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

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Grass fires: Wales' resources stretched by 'burn season'

Crews waste their time by attending fires started on purpose - but legally - by landowners.

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Man found buried in garden died from stab wound to neck

A post-mortem examination was carried out on the remains of 42-year-old Nicholas Billingham.

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Belfast: The real people and streets behind Branagh’s film

The Oscar-nominated film draws on the director’s childhood in the Tiger's Bay area of north Belfast.

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England in West Indies: Joshua da Silva nudges hosts into ascendency on day two

West Indies edge into the ascendency in the third Test against England by opening a slim first-innings lead in Grenada.

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World freedoms at stake, President Biden tells US troops

President Joe Biden tells US troops in Poland that global democracy is at risk amid Ukraine war.

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Spotify stops streaming in Russia over safety concerns

New laws threaten jail for people accused of spreading "fake news" about Russia's armed forces.

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War in Ukraine: Change of emphasis or admission of failure by Moscow?

Moscow now says the main aim is to "liberate" eastern Ukraine - a change of emphasis or more?

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Saudi Arabian Grand Prix will go ahead after missile 'attack'

The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix will go ahead as planned after a missile attack on an oil facility near the track in Jeddah.

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Next stop Kyiv - the battle on the capital's outskirts

In Irpin, only a few civilians remain as volunteers bolster defences a few miles from Kyiv.

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The Papers: Biden's chemical weapon warning and 'Shame on' P&O

Rising tensions with Russia and criticism of a ferry firm boss are among a mix of stories in the papers.

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Rishi Sunak denies link to Russia through firm part-owned by wife

An Indian software giant part-owned by the chancellor's wife has kept its presence in Moscow.

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Lord Michael Grade chosen as Ofcom chairman

The UK media regulator is to get a new supremo in the ex-BBC chairman, after a two-year search.

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China plane crash: Human remains found amid wreckage

The China Eastern plane was carrying 132 people, and there has been no sign of survivors so far.

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Ukraine war: Fortnite owner Epic Games raises £37m for humanitarian efforts

Video game developers, publishers and players come together to raise millions for Ukraine.

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Small business owners: 'We're taking the hit'

Many entrepreneurs are struggling to balance soaring costs and keep their businesses profitable.

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Ukraine war: BBC World Service granted emergency funding

The government grants more than £4m to the World Service to help fight Russian disinformation.

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The Papers: 'No heat to eat' as 'Sunak told: slash more taxes'

Thursday's front pages respond to Chancellor Rishi Sunak's Spring Statement.

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Spring Statement: One family's cost of living experience

The Fords are a busy family and, like many, they’ve noticed the impact of rising prices.

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The Papers: Sunak told to 'spike hike' while Mariupol turns to 'ashes'

The war in Ukraine and calls for Rishi Sunak to cut a National Insurance rise lead the papers.

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Cabinet split over changing planning law to allow more wind farms

Ministers are preparing plans to produce more energy in England but are at odds over how to do it.

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The 3 Russian cyber-attacks the West most fears

US intelligence says Russia could launch cyber-attacks on the West. What is the worst-case scenario?

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Driver in pick-up truck flipped by Texas tornado

Watch the moment the vehicle is tossed in the air by the twister as storms swept across Texas.

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Bridgerton: South Asian faces on TV 'makes me happy'

The casting in Bridgerton's second season is opening up an important conversation, aspiring actors say.

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Woman stranded on Newquay cliffs rescued

Emergency services renew warnings to stay safe in the water and check tide times.

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Ukraine war: Russian soldiers fire on Kherson protesters

Protesters in Kherson scattered as explosions are heard and shots were fired by Russian soldiers.

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The Papers: Putin's Mariupol threat and Gove 'target of plot'

The invasion of Ukraine leads many front pages while others focus on an alleged plot to kill Michael Gove.

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A young soldier's funeral and a city facing starvation - Ukraine war daily round-up

Fears that Russia wants to starve Mariupol into surrender, and a young soldier isolated from his family is buried.

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Multiple Apple services suffer outages

The firm's system status page shows issues with services including Maps and Apple TV

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What does Putin want and will Russia end its war?

Weeks after President Putin ordered an invasion, the goals he set appear to have been watered down.

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E-waste: Royal Mint wants to turn your old phone into gold

The Royal Mint has found a way to turn old circuit boards from phones, computers and TVs into gold.

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Kenya’s Killer Roads: Dodgy driving licences and dangerous vehicles in Kenya

Kenya’s road accidents and deaths are on the rise, Africa Eye reveals cracks in Kenya’s road safety systems.

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The Papers: Russia accused of genocide, and 'fuel duty cut'

Several of Monday's papers lead with Ukraine likening Vladimir Putin's actions to those of the Nazis.

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William and Kate dance and taste chocolate during day two of Belize tour

"They were shaking their waists like nobody's business," said a local woman who danced with the duke.

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Nottingham Forest 0-1 Liverpool: Jurgen Klopp's side set up semi-final date against Man City after edging past hosts

Liverpool will play Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley after they edge past Nottingham Forest in a pulsating quarter-final at the City Ground.

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Isle of Wight e-scooter complaints exceed 1,000

Complaints include riding on the pavement, anti-social behaviour and underage use.

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Ukraine war: Boris Johnson sparks fury after comparison to Brexit

Donald Tusk and Conservative peer Lord Barwell are among those criticising Boris Johnson's comments.

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Six Nations: France beat England to sweep to Grand Slam

France strut to a first Grand Slam in 12 years as they run in three tries to comfortably see off England in front of a jubilant Stade de France.

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'Wall of flames' as Wirral marshland fire breaks out

Six fire appliances were sent to deal with the massive blaze on the Wirral.

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P&O treatment of workers a disgrace, says Donaldson

The DUP leader says his party will do "everything in our power" to ensure workers get support.

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Middlesbrough 0-2 Chelsea: Blues beat Championship side to reach FA Cup semi-finals

Romelu Lukaku scores his 12th goal of the season as Chelsea beat Championship side Middlesbrough to reach the FA Cup semi-finals.

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Street fighting in Mariupol and hypersonic missiles: Ukraine war daily round-up

Fierce fighting on Mariupol's streets, and Russia denies its cosmonauts wore Ukrainian colours in space.

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From waitress to cafe owner, all while still a teenager

Chloe Campbell was 15 when she got a job in a Moray cafe - four years later she is the new boss.

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Ukraine war: Jewish children airlifted to Israel

In Israel, some 90 Ukrainian children have been dressing up for the joyful Jewish holiday of Purim.

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P&O Ferries security ‘treated staff like criminals’

Sacked P&O Ferries crew "felt intimidated" when security guards were deployed on ship.

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Ukraine war: Empty prams lined up in Lviv for children killed in war

Each of the 109 prams in Lviv are a tribute to the number of children who have died in the war so far.

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Deepfake presidents used in Russia-Ukraine war

Videos of Putin and Zelensky declaring the war is over have been circulating online.

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Sarah Everard vigil: Met Police appeal against High Court ruling

Scotland Yard says the decision to appeal "is important for policing and the public".

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Ukraine's Yarmolenko gets Europa winner for West Ham

Ukrainian Andriy Yarmolenko scores the winning goal for West Ham as they beat Sevilla to reach the Europa League quarter-finals on an emotional night.

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Child, 13, driving pickup in deadly Texas crash that killed nine

A 13-year-old was driving a truck that collided with a van carrying student athletes, officials say.

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Ukraine conflict round-up: Putin's peace demands and a new 'Russian wall'

Rescue workers search for survivors of the Mariupol theatre bombing as Russia's advance grinds on.

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Shells rain down on Kharkiv as Ukraine's army stands firm

Quentin Sommerville and Darren Conway are in Kharkiv, where Ukraine's army has repelled Russia for three weeks.

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Staffordshire charity saving dogs from Ukraine

Rescuer Elina Olifaruk said 25 dogs were arriving in the UK this week for adoption.

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Russian oligarch Strzhalkovsky's super yacht stuck in Norway

The Ragnar is owned by Vladimir Strzhalkovsky, who has been linked to Vladimir Putin.

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Boy, 12, denies burglary spree of top London hotels

The boy, who cannot be named, is accused of targeting Claridge's and the Four Seasons among others.

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Travel firms confident they can bounce back in 2022

Despite the threat of higher airline ticket prices, the industry is still upbeat as bookings are rising.

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Special access inside Big Ben's newly refurbished clock tower

The restoration project of Big Ben is almost over and scaffolding around the clock has been removed.

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Ros Atkins On... Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and the Iran debt

Ros Atkins takes a look at the reasons why two British-Iranian nationals are freed after years in prison.

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Man United's Pogba reveals burglary at his home

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba says his home was burgled during his side's Champions League game against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday.

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Ukraine war: Russia attacks theatre sheltering civilians, Mariupol says

The building in the besieged city of Mariupol was sheltering up to 1,200 people, the deputy mayor says.

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War in Ukraine: Fourth Russian general killed - Zelensky

The news raises questions on why senior Russian officers are getting so close to the fighting.

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Anoosheh Ashoori: Daughter and wife say they'll welcome him with cake and beer

Anoosheh Ashoori's wife and daughter spoke to the BBC as he flew home after years in an Iranian prison.

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War in Ukraine: What happened on day 20 of Russia's invasion

Three PMs visit Kyiv, while staff at a hospital in Mariupol say they are being held like hostages.

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Marina Ovsyannikova: TV protest 'was my own decision'

The Russian state TV employee who staged an anti-war protest during a live bulletin speaks to reporters outside court.

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Ukraine war: European leaders risk train ride to meet Zelensky

Three European PMs and the head of Poland's ruling party make a hazardous journey to Kyiv for talks.

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Ukraine refugees: Bringing my mother to the UK

Marianne filmed her experiences of using the Home Office's Ukraine Family Scheme in Poland.

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Met Police apologise after officers strip-search Hackney schoolgirl

A safeguarding report concluded the search was unjustified and racism was a "likely" factor.

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Queen holds afternoon tea for Canada's governor general after missing service

The monarch, 95, greeted Canada's governor general the day after the Commonwealth Service.

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Hertfordshire gardener smashes own tomato growing record

Douglas Smith grew more than 1,000 tomatoes on a single stem, breaking his own record.

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Potholes near Sir Rod Stewart's Essex home to be fixed in April

The local authority announces a plan of action after Sir Rod posts videos of himself with a shovel.

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War in Ukraine: What happened on day 19 of Russia's invasion

Drone footage shows destruction of Mariupol, and protesters target an oligarch's London mansion.

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Russia-Ukraine war: British Fox News journalist injured

Benjamin Hall, 39, was reportedly news gathering outside Kyiv at the time of Monday's incident.

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Putin changes law on leased jets to keep them flying

The Russian president signs new law allowing foreign-leased jets to keep flying in Russia.

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Baftas 2022: Encanto director takes glasses campaigner to London ceremony

12-year-old Lowri was invited to the Baftas after asking Disney to portray more characters in glasses.

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Newspaper headlines: 'War at Nato's door' as Putin has 'West in sights'

Russia's missile strike on a military base in the west of Ukraine carried a warning, Monday's papers suggest.

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War in Ukraine: What happened on day 18 of Russia's invasion

A military base near the Polish border is attacked, and the UK announces a scheme to house refugees.

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Bafta Film Awards 2022 red carpet in pictures

Stars of the big screen have been at the Bafta Awards, the biggest night in the UK film calendar.

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Brent Renaud: Friend of US journalist killed in Ukraine speaks to BBC

Mea last spoke to Brent four days ago, and says he was excited to work on a documentary in Ukraine.

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Bafta Film Awards 2022: Stars step out on the red carpet

The stars turn out on the red carpet at the Bafta Film Awards 2022.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'urban landscape'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.

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The first sex worker strike: 'We are just women and mothers'

When 200 French sex workers took refuge in a church, it started a movement

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War in Ukraine: 'No one wants to die' - meeting Ukraine's teenage soldiers

Young volunteers swap their studies for assault rifles as they prepare to defend Kyiv from Russian forces.

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England in West Indies: Spirited tourists have to settle for draw in first Test

England have to settle for a draw in the first Test against West Indies despite a spirited performance on the final day in Antigua.

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Six Nations: Ireland see off brave 14-man England

Ireland keep their hopes of a Six Nations title alive as they finally see off a valiant, spirited England.

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Brexit: Micheál Martin and Boris Johnson discuss NI Protocol

Micheál Martin and Boris Johnson met prior to attending the Ireland-England rugby match on Saturday.

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Manchester United 3-2 Tottenham Hotspur: Cristiano Ronaldo scores hat-trick in thriller

Cristiano Ronaldo scores a hat-trick as Manchester United beat Tottenham to move into the Champions League places.

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Ukraine: What happened on day 16 of Russia's invasion

Vladimir Putin paves the way for foreign fighters to join the war, while Russia widens its attacks.

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British Pie Awards: Gluten-free pie crowned winner

This is the first time the free-from category produced an overall winning pie.

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Battle for Mykolaiv: 'We are winning this fight, but not this war'

In the southern city of Mykolaiv, Ukrainian forces are battling to stop the Russian advance.

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Roman Abramovich: Chelsea have credit card facilities temporarily suspended

Chelsea's credit card facilities are temporarily suspended while banks assess the implications of the sanctions imposed on Russian billionaire owner Roman Abramovich.

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Ukraine war: Fact-checking Russia's biological weapons claims

The BBC finds no evidence for Russian claims that Ukraine is developing biological weapons with US support.

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Ukraine: What happened on day 15 of Russia's invasion

On the frontline in the battle for Kharkiv - and Ukrainians rescue their grandmothers from Russian shelling.

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Twitter blocks Russian claims on hospital attack

Posts from the Russian embassy in the UK claiming the bombing of a maternity hospital was faked have been taken down.

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IS confirms leader Qurayshi's death and names successor

The US says Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi blew himself up during a raid in Syria last month.

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Ukraine war: Column of Russian tanks ambushed by Ukrainian forces

Drone footage appears to show Russian tanks under attack on the outskirts of Kyiv.

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WATCH: Disposal experts defuse unexploded bomb in Ukraine

An unexploded 500kg (1102lb) bomb was discovered in Chernihiv in northern Ukraine.

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'Death railway' veteran Jack Jennings turns 103 with sing-along

Jack Jennings was one of 60,000 prisoners forced to build a railway between Thailand and Myanmar.

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Classic Queen cover art for A Day at the Races sells for £28k

The piece was by David Costa, an artist who worked with Elton John, The Beatles and Queen.

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Plato and Aristotle inspire Belfast pupils

Philosophy has become part of Holy Cross pupils' lives in and out of school.

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The Papers: 'Barbaric' children's hospital bombing 'a new low'

A picture of a pregnant woman being carried from the wreckage in Mariupol dominates the papers.

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Ukraine war: Children of the Soviet era running from Russia

A veteran of the Soviet-Afghan war is among many older Ukrainians now seeking refuge abroad.

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Ros Atkins on... food price rises and the Ukraine war

Ros Atkins looks at why global food price rises appear inevitable as a consequence of Russia invading Ukraine.

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Oil prices plunge as UAE supports supply boost

The move could ease a supply crunch as the West and allies shun Russian oil.

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Ukraine conflict: Your guide to understanding day 14

A hospital is attacked as civilians try to escape. Here is your guide to the 14th day of fighting.

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Absent UK soldiers may have travelled to Ukraine - Army

The Army says it's "actively and strongly encouraging" the soldiers to return to the UK.

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The Papers: Zelensky channels Churchill and US-UK oil ban

The Ukrainian president's address to the Commons and a ban on Russian oil imports dominate the papers.

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Ukraine conflict: Your guide to understanding day 13

Some civilians are finally able to escape Russian bombardment. Here's your guide to day 13 of the war.

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Ukraine: Travel curfew halts Irish student's escape attempt

A 19-year-old Irish woman living in Sumy is observing a travel curfew as she tries to leave Ukraine.

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Zelensky's moments: From TV star to wartime leader

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, a comedian who had no experience of politics when elected, has emerged as a convincing war leader.

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In full: Ukrainian President Zelensky's message to UK

President Zelensky makes an historic address in the House of Commons about the invasion by Russia.

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Ukraine war: 300 Ukrainians get visas via new scheme, says UK

It is an increase on the 50 previously announced, and thousands more are being processed.

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Iowa tornadoes: Seven people killed, including two children

Seven people are dead after tornadoes packing winds of up to 138 mph (222kph) tore through Iowa.

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War in Ukraine: Five times Russians have stood up for Ukraine

Videos from social media show some Russian citizens, at home and abroad, protesting the war in Ukraine.

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Ukraine conflict: Your guide to understanding day 12

Russia is still bombarding cities despite offering escape routes. Here's your guide to day 12 of the war.

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Ukraine: Volodymyr Zelensky to address UK MPs in Commons

The Ukrainian president will speak via video link to British politicians on Tuesday.

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Ukraine war: Chernobyl workers' 12-day ordeal under Russian guard

The nuclear power plant was seized on day one of Russia's invasion, and workers have not left since.

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The Papers: 'Running for their lives' as terror 'rains down'

Civilian attempts to flee Ukrainian cities being targeted by Russian forces lead Monday's papers.

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War in Ukraine: Taking cover in a town under attack

Jeremy Bowen was on the frontline in Irpin, as residents came under Russian fire while trying to flee.

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Zeebrugge disaster: Memorial service for 193 victims marks 35 years

People gather at a church in Kent to mark the 1987 ferry disaster which claimed 193 lives.

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Ukraine conflict: Your guide to understanding day 11

More than 1.5 million Ukrainians have fled the country. Here's what you need to know after day 11 of the war.

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Ukraine invasion: Military couple marry on the frontline

Lesya and Valeri, both civil defence volunteers, tied the knot at a checkpoint near Kyiv.

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Ukraine: We are at war - what do we tell our children?

In Ukraine, families are having to adapt to being at war. But what do you tell the children?

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Ukraine crisis: The free world fights back against Putin

Several US presidents have failed to get the measure of him but now Europe has joined the fray things may change.

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The Papers: 'Merciless Putin' and PM's six-point plan

The Russia shelling of the Ukrainian city Mariupol is among Sunday's lead stories.

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Ukraine war: Invaded people will be our judge, says Boris Johnson

The PM calls for a renewed effort from world leaders to tackle Vladimir Putin's "barbarous assault".

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Ukraine conflict: Your guide to understanding day 10

Residents remain trapped in besieged cities. Here's what you need to know after day 10 of the war.

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Highland hermit makes surprise film festival visit

Ken Smith left his log cabin for the premiere of a documentary about his 40 years in isolation.

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Derriford Hospital: Woman dies in helicopter landing incident

The woman in her 80s is killed after an incident involving a helicopter landing at Derriford Hospital.

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Why Tears For Fears' new album took seven years to make

The band say there were several "false dawns" on the road to making The Tipping Point.

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Ukraine: Apartment block just outside Kyiv shelled

Video footage from Irpin, just outside the capital, shows multiple projectiles hitting an apartment block.

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Ukraine conflict: Your guide to understanding day nine

Europe’s largest nuclear plant seized. Here's what you need to know after day nine of the war.

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Game Of Thrones actor John Stahl dies aged 68

The Scottish actor was also well known for playing Inveradarroch in soap opera Take The High Road.

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UK bank accounts frozen over 'oligarch links'

A judge has frozen UK accounts run by Graham Bonham-Carter over alleged links to Oleg Deripaska.

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Ukraine conflict: Your guide to understanding day eight

Cities under relentless bombardment. Here's what you need to know after day eight of the war.

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Ukraine conflict: Before and after images reveal Russian destruction

These images show the aftermath of devastating Russian missile attacks on civilian areas across Ukraine.

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Ukraine conflict: Telling my children why dad joined the war - Kyiv mother

Olena Gnes says it is important for her children to know their father joined Ukraine's defence unit.

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Ukraine: Why has Russia's 64km convoy near Kyiv stopped moving?

Russian forces advancing on the Ukrainian capital appear to have stalled, US and UK officials say.

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Ukraine conflict: Russia's plan not going as they wanted - Ben Wallace

The defence secretary says that Russia's attempt to present itself as Ukraine's liberator has failed.

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Banksy works sell for millions at auction

The two pieces, owned by Robbie Williams, went under the hammer in London on Wednesday.

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Essex lorry deaths: Smuggler to pay £6,000 to victims' families

A total of 39 Vietnamese people were found dead after a failed people-smuggling operation in 2019.

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'Putin has to be stopped' - the Britons preparing to fight in Ukraine

We talk to some of the people responding to President Zelensky's appeal for foreigners to join in the defence of his country

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Owners evicted from Argyll castle after 22-year fight

Marian Van Overwaele has been fighting eviction from Knockderry Castle in Argyll since 1997.

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Ukraine conflict: Donations pile high at London centre

A Polish social club in London launched an appeal for donations to send to Poland and Ukraine.

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Teenage girl seriously hurt in Liverpool shooting

The girl was shot in the Toxteth area of Liverpool and a man suffered a gunshot injury to his hand.

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UK allows emergency use of bee-harming neonicotinoid pesticide

The UK government has authorised the emergency use of a type of pesticide almost entirely banned in the EU because of the harm it can cause to bees.

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Colwyn Bay man died after 200-coffee caffeine overdose

Personal trainer Tom Mansfield died after miscalculating the amount of caffeine powder in drink.

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Ukraine conflict: UK sanctions Belarus for role in Russian invasion

The foreign secretary says Belarus "actively aids and abets Russia’s illegal invasion" of Ukraine.

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Let us name MI5 agent to protect women, BBC asks High Court

The government wants to stop a BBC report from airing because of fears over national security.

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Ship carrying 4,000 luxury cars sinks off the Azores

A ship carrying thousands of luxury cars has sunk nearly two weeks after it caught fire.

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Sainsbury’s to close 200 cafes putting 2,000 jobs at risk

The supermarket chain says it is planning to close 200 of its in-store cafes next month.

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'Don't judge my cooking, it's not Bake Off,' quips William

Prince William struggles in the kitchen on a St David's Day trip to Wales.

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