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The West says China makes too much. Its workers disagree

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Migrants are caught in China's manufacturing battles with the West, as Beijing tries to save its economy.

Councils to watch in the 2024 local elections

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Where might the main political parties make gains and losses in the local elections on 2 May?

Stabbed Australian bishop forgives alleged attacker

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Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel also appealed for the community to stay calm after the alleged terror attack.

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Police bust cyber gang accused of worldwide fraud

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Police took down the international scam on Tuesday and say there could be up to 70,000 UK victims.

Sweden votes to lower age to change legal gender to 16

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Swedes have been able to change their legally recognised gender since 1972 - but this will make it easier.

Wednesday, Apr 17

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Watch: Volcano in Indonesia spews lava and smoke

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Hundreds of people have been evacuated as Mount Ruang continues to erupt for the second day.

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US man accused of shooting Uber driver caught in scam

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Police say Loletha Hall, 61, was killed by William Brock, 81, who believed she was part of a ransom plot.

'We're living on duty free' say tourists stranded in Dubai

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A couple with a six-month-old say they've run out of baby food and nappies as flood chaos continues.

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Post Office scandal unbelievable says ex-chairman

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Former Post Office chairman Allan Leighton apologises for his part in the "terrible" Horizon scandal.

Two men sought after man's stabbing murder

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Police want to speak to two Cardiff men on suspicion of murdering a dad-of-seven.

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Mosque attacker sentenced to secure hospital order

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Mohammed Abbkr is sentenced to a hospital order after being found guilty of attempted murder.

Russian missile strike in northern Ukraine kills 17

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Dozens more people are wounded in the attack close to the centre of Chernihiv, officials say.

Baby in critical condition after dog attack

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The baby girl was bitten by a dog inside her home, police said.

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I told Truss her policies were wrong - Sunak

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The prime minister and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer clash over ex PM at Prime Minister's Questions.

Banned in Russia after anthem for stray animals goes viral

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Artist Ap$ent became popular across Eastern Europe after his song about fleeing Belarus went viral as an anthem for strays.

Grant settles privacy case against Sun publisher after cost fears

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Hugh Grant says he could have faced a bill of up to £10m if he had gone to court, even if he had won.

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SNP Westminster leader asks PM about Brown's Scotland claims

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Rishi Sunak is asked if he backs predecessor Gordon Brown who spoke of Scotland's role inside, or outside, the UK.

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Video shows 100mph drunk-driver who had child in car

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A police officer said it was "one of the worst pieces of driving I have ever seen".

Post Office boss cleared of misconduct claims

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An investigation on behalf of the Post Office cleared Nick Read of misconduct allegations.

Israel makes own decisions, Netanyahu tells Cameron

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The UK foreign secretary tells Israeli leaders not to risk escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Right-wing Brussels event resumes after legal U-turn

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The second day of a conference for right-wing politicians is going ahead after a ban was overturned.

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As it happened: Sunak and Starmer clash at PMQs

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The PM says a Labour government would raise taxes - but Starmer says no-one has put up taxes more than Sunak.

Guitarist not guilty of sexual communication charge

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A teacher and musician charged with sexual communication with a child is found not guilty.

Police officer seriously injured in stabbing

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A 30-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

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Post Office scandal is unbelievable and I am sorry, says ex-boss

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Allan Leighton was chairman of Royal Mail and Post Office as the Horizon scandal developed.

Man detained for setting mosque worshippers on fire

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Mohammed Abbkr sprayed petrol before setting worshippers alight during attacks in London and Birmingham.

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Arena victim's mum walking from Manchester to London to demand new law

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Figen Murray says five years on from Martyn's Law being proposed, "legislation still hasn’t been tabled".

Security forces kill 29 Maoist rebels in India

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The gunfight in eastern Chhattisgarh state took places days before elections begin in India.

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United Airlines says Boeing blowout cost it $200m

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The firm had to ground its Boeing 737 MAX 9 fleet after a mid-air blowout on an Alaska Airlines flight.

US and EU eye new sanctions on Iran

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Israel is urging Western allies to punish Tehran for the missile and drone attack on its territory.