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Croatia braces for horse-trading after tight election

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The ruling party falls short of a majority, with a messy post-election period likely to follow.

Spy scandal revives fears of Austrian exposure to Russia

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Egisto Ott was detained last month on suspicion of spying for Russia, prompting a raft of allegations.

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The Papers: Hopes of rate cuts 'suffer blow' and Dubai deluged

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Figures showing persistent UK inflation and Dubai's heaviest rainfall for 75 years lead the papers.

Ukraine warns of WW3 ahead of stalled US aid vote

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Denys Shmyhal tells the BBC his country desperately needs the US to approve long-stalled security assistance.

Ivy League college head slams campus antisemitism

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But at a congressional hearing, Nemat Shafik hedges when asked about a slogan widely seen as antisemitic.

04

The mega-pastor pushing anti-vaccine conspiracy theories

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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is targeting the new malaria vaccines as African countries start their rollout.

The man who flew over LA using balloons and a garden chair

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Larry Walters' flight, using a garden chair and helium balloons, is celebrated in a stage musical.

Dubai airport chaos as Gulf hit by deadly storms

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Hundreds of flights were cancelled on Wednesday at the major hub, which connects to every continent.

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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?

Qatar reassessing its role in Gaza peace talks

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The gulf state's PM says it has been exploited and abused after trying to secure a ceasefire.

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.

British Asian artists hope for chart show boost

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Rising musicians say the dedicated top 40 could help take unknown singers into the mainstream.

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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.

'Man City's Treble dreams left in tatters by Real'

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Manchester City's dreams of winning a second successive Treble were left in tatters by Real Madrid, writes Phil McNulty.

'AI helps me to make wine for younger drinkers'

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The winemakers using artificial intelligence to help them grow grapes and blend their wines.

Arsenal will learn from 'painful' Champions League exit - Arteta

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Boss Mikel Arteta says Arsenal lacked the "that magic moment" against Bayern Munich but will learn from their "painful" Champions League defeat.

Home Office worker arrested for ‘selling’ UK residency

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The official allegedly contacted a man and asked for £2,000 to approve his refugee application.

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.

ECB names counties to host women's teams from 2025

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The England and Wales Cricket Board announces the eight counties that will host professional women's teams as part of a major restructure of the domestic game from 2025.

Chelsea return to top of WSL with win over Aston Villa

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Watch highlights as Chelsea return to the top of the Women's Super League on goal difference with a dominant 3-0 against Aston Villa.

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Arsenal need 'support and love' after exit - Arteta

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Mikel Arteta says he must show his Arsenal side "support and love" after they were knocked out in the Champions League.

'Inefficiency & luck' costs Rangers in Dundee draw

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Rangers suffer a second blow to their Scottish Premiership title hopes within three days as they are held to a goalless draw away to Dundee.

England's Archer wary of 'another stop-start year'

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Jofra Archer says he will struggle to cope with any more injury problems, saying: "I don't know if I've got another stop-start year in me."

Robertson loses in World Championship qualifying

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Former world champion Neil Robertson loses in the final qualifying round for the 2024 event as Wales' Jamie Jones books his Crucible spot.

Man City knocked out of Champions League by Real Madrid

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Holders Manchester City are knocked out of the Champions League by Real Madrid, losing 4-3 on penalties in their quarter-final second leg.

England's hopes of extra Champions League spot hit

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England's hopes of securing a fifth Champions League spot have taken a big hit over the past two nights.

Give vape-addicted kids nicotine patches – report

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Underage vaping should be seen as a dependency issue, not pupil misconduct, say health officials.

Wednesday, Apr 17

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Barca and Man City want Olmo - Thursday's gossip

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Dani Olmo wanted by Barcelona and Manchester City, Chelsea after Paulo Dybala and Bayern Munich join race for Jarrad Branthwaite, plus more.

Beever-Jones wants to 'give right people headaches'

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Chelsea forward Aggie Beever-Jones says she wants to "give the right people headaches" as she scores her eighth goal of the season in the 3-0 win over Aston Villa.