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'Lost' Gustav Klimt painting sells for €30m

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Mystery surrounds the unfinished Portrait of Fraulein Lieser, which was believed lost for 100 years.

President Biden signs bill that could ban TikTok in US

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TikTok has attacked the law as unconstitutional and vowed to fight it in the courts.

Man accused of kidnap and sexual assault of girl, 9

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The girl became separated from her family while shopping in central London on Monday.

Raducanu and Dart lose in Madrid Open first round

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British pair Emma Raducanu and Harriet Dart lose in straight sets in the first round of the Madrid Open.

Brady & Purdy - inside two of the NFL's biggest draft steals

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The inside story of how Tom Brady and Brock Purdy came to be picked so late in the draft, becoming two of the biggest steals in NFL history.

Four hurt as runaway horses bolt across London

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The horses, one of which was bleeding heavily, caused chaos in central London as they collided with traffic.

US to send new Ukraine aid right away, Biden says

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The president says weapons and equipment will be sent to Kyiv "in the next few hours", after approval from Congress.

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Outcry led to HMRC's helpline closure U-turn

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An unexpected “strength of feeling” led to the U-turn over its helpline closure, HMRC's boss tells MPs.

Further delays to repairs on main Arran ferry

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The ferry operator has confirmed the MV Caledonian Isles will remains out of service until August.

Nadal will only play at French Open if he feels 'capable to compete'

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Rafael Nadal says he will only play at the French Open next month if he feels "capable enough to compete" in Paris.

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A simple guide to the Angela Rayner house row

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Labour's deputy leader has been dogged by questions over her living arrangements before she was an MP.

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Ministers have caved in on evictions pledge - Rayner

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Labour's Angela Rayner attacks the government's housing record but faces jibes over her own living arrangements.

Three arrested over Channel migrant deaths

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The men were arrested on suspicion of facilitating illegal immigration and of entering the UK illegally, police said.

'Seagull Boy' teaches Olly Alexander how to do impression

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Nine-year-old Cooper went viral after winning a European championship with his uncanny impression of a seagull.

Floods cause widespread devastation in Kenya

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The UN says that at least 32 people have died and more than 40,000 have been forced from their homes.

Tents appear in Gaza as Israel prepares Rafah offensive

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Two newly-built encampments near the southern city are shown on satellite pictures.

School locked down after reports of stabbing

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Police and air ambulance in attendance after the incident at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman in Carmarthenshire.

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Why Cole became a Premier League Hall of Famer

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In the week that Andy Cole entered the Premier League Hall of Fame, BBC Sport looks back at some of the best moments from his career.

Air accident probe after two men injured in Prestwick crash

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Two men, aged 65 and 75, were airlifted to hospital after a small plane came down on private land.

Watch live: Rishi Sunak meets Olaf Scholz in Berlin

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The two leaders discuss defence and security cooperation between Germany and the UK.

Katie Simpson murder accused found dead at home

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Jonathan Creswell is found dead at his home police officer tells court

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Ex-DUP leader Donaldson in court over rape and sex offence charges

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The ex-DUP leader faces 11 charges and his wife faces four charges connected with aiding and abetting.

Liverpool to open talks with Feyenoord over Slot

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Liverpool are set to open talks with Feyenoord over Arne Slot becoming Jurgen Klopp's successor.

Oliver Dowden and Angela Rayner row over housing at PMQs

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Rayner is quick to acknowledge a row over her living arrangements, and takes aim at the government's housing policy.

Take a look at this year's Turner Prize nominations

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Glasgow-born Jasleen Kaur is one of four artists nominated for this year's prestigious art award.

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Channels warned over political hosts before election

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TV and radio stations face fines if they break impartiality rules in the general election campaign.

Columbia protesters vow to remain until demands met

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Activists at the New York university want amnesty for disciplined students before ending their Gaza protest.

Megan Thee Stallion accused of fat-shaming former cameraman

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The Savage rapper denies "salacious" claims she had sex beside an "embarrassed" cameraman in Ibiza.

Tesla profits slump by more than a half

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The EV maker brings forward launch plans for new models as profits drop by more than half.

Lloyds hit as banks compete for mortgage customers

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The banking group's results showed it had made less money from loans and mortgages compared with last year.