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‘I wanted to take my life’: Brittney Griner talks about detention in Russian prison

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Brittney Griner said she thought about killing herself during her first few weeks in a Russian jail after her 2022 arrest on drug-related charges

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Mordaunt: Strict response needed if UK campus Gaza protests replicate US

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The Commons Leader made the remarks in response to a request for a debate on ‘antisemitism at UK universities’.

John Swinney declares ‘I’m no caretaker’ as he launches bid for SNP leadership

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The former deputy first minister has said he wants to be Scotland’s next first minister.

Conservative MP forgets photo ID needed to vote in local elections

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Tom Hunt said his dyspraxia caused him to misplace his photo ID and warned people against ‘persecuting’ him online.

Lightning-Packed Tornadic Storms Sweep Across Texas Panhandle

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Satellite imagery showed lightning-packed tornadic storms sweeping over the Texas Panhandle on May 1, as the National Weather Service warned of possible tornadoes. Credit: CSU/CIRA & NOAA via Storyful

Samurai sword attack suspect appears in court accused of murder

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Marcus Arduini Monzo, 36, allegedly killed Daniel Anjorin, 14, in Hainault on Tuesday and injured four other people.

Spirit AeroSystems Whistleblower Dies After Sudden Infection

Joshua Dean is the second Boeing-linked whistleblower to have died in the last two months.

Vietnam parliament approves speaker's resignation, state media says

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Vietnam's legislature on Thursday approved the resignation of National Assembly chairman Vuong Dinh Hue, state media reported, the latest top official to step down amid an intensifying anti-graft crackdown by the ruling Communist Party.…

When is the next general election? The dates Rishi Sunak is considering

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In theory, there are still three potential scenarios for a general election: a poll in the early summer, an autumn election, or a ballot at the last possible moment, in December or January 2025.

London mayor election LIVE: Sadiq Khan and Susan Hall cast their votes in battle for City Hall

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Londoners are casting their votes in the 2024 mayoral election that is pitting Labour incumbent Sadiq Khan against Tory challenger Susan Hall. Thirteen candidates are battling it out on election day, which kicked off as voting stations…

Biden praises immigration and blames xenophobia for Japan’s economic struggles

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Joe Biden has taken a swipe at US ally Japan, blaming xenophobia for its economic struggles as he praised the positive impact of immigration on America.

Highest number of migrants so far this year cross the Channel in single day

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Some 711 migrants crossed the Channel in small boats on Wednesday, the highest number on a single day so far this year, Home Office figures show.

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New Padel facility to be built on rooftop of south London shopping centre car park

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Plans for a new padel facility on the rooftop of Southside Shopping Centre's car park have been approved.

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Rangers-Hurricanes playoff tickets at PNC Arena being restricted to fans from North Carolina area

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Just like in 2022, when the Rangers beat the Hurricanes in seven games, fans from outside of the North Carolina area are not allowed to purchase tickets to the games at PNC Arena.

Travel difficulties remain in Alberta as snow hangs on Thursday

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Expect travel to remain tricky into Thursday morning for parts of Alberta as the snow lingers, but will begin to ease, with an additional 2-5 cm expected and higher amounts in the Rockies

Woodland man charged with manslaughter in death of 2-year-old girl hit by truck at gas station

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The father faces two charges and is accused of leaving his 3-year-old daughter in a running truck, which struck and killed the 2-year-old.