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Chelsea stun Barcelona to take first-leg lead back to Stamford Bridge

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The defending champions suffered their first home defeat for five years.

Barcelona vs Chelsea LIVE: Women’s Champions League result and reaction after the Blues’ historic win

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Barcelona 0-1 Chelsea: Erin Cuthbert’s goal secured a famous win as the Champions League holders lost at home for the first time in five years

Natalie Pinkham: ‘Why I’m running the London Marathon in memory of my mate, Caroline Flack’

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Sky Sports F1 presenter Natalie Pinkham speaks to Kieran Jackson about her first marathon this Sunday and the work done in memory of her good friend Flack, who took her own life in 2020

AI Simon Cowell leads Britain’s Got Talent judges in bizarre Greatest Showman audition

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Watch as the Britain’s Got Talent judges take centre stage in AI form as part of a bizarre audition.

Revealed: The £16.2m taxi and hotel bill to send prison staff around the country to plug gaps

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Exclusive: Taxpayers spent £16.2m on sending officers to assist struggling jails in 2023 – up from £2.3m four years earlier

Morning sickness? Prenatal check-ups? What to know about new rights for pregnant workers

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Pregnant workers have the right to a wide range of accommodations under new federal regulations for enforcing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

Record numbers in the US are homeless. Can cities fine them for sleeping in parks and on sidewalks?

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The most significant case in decades on homelessness has reached the Supreme Court as record numbers of people in America are without a permanent place to live

Trump trial live: ‘Conspiracy theorist’ dies in self-immolation as hush money case witnesses set to testify

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Maxwell Azzarello who self-immolated outside court house is declared dead

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Pakistan issues flood alert and warns of heavy loss of life due to glacial melting

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A Pakistani province is warning of heavy loss of life due to glacial melting

George the Poet claims Kendrick Lamar is ‘cosplaying as a revolutionary’

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‘Now that he has a little catty moment, we’re acting like hip-hop’s back?’ the artist questioned

Volunteers rush to rescue Torah scrolls buried in rubble after synagogue burns down

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Volunteers rushed to rescue three sacred Torah scrolls buried beneath the rubble of a destroyed synagogue after it burned down in upstate New York.

Romesh Ranganathan receives ‘shameless’ gift from Rob Beckett during debut Radio 2 show

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Beckett joined Ranganathan on his new Radio 2 show, as the comedian admitted he was nervous taking over from former presenter Claudia Winkleman

Luca Brecel finds form as World Championship title defence begins

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Brecel has returned with arguably the lowest expectation of any defending champion.

Children learn matzo making and Passover's traditions ahead of the Jewish holiday

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A group of Washington area first graders had no time to waste — they had matzo to make

Drone footage shows destruction to historic London pub caused by huge fire

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Drone footage captures the damage from a fire at a historic pub in London’s southwest on Friday night (19 April).

War, hostages, antisemitism: A somber backdrop to this year's Passover observances

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Passover is a major Jewish holiday, celebrated over seven or eight days each year

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New £365m Manchester arena ‘Co-op Live’ set to open its doors

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The Co-op Live arena, which cost £365m to build, will be officially opened by comedian Peter Kay

Taylor Swift latest: Patti Smith responds to Tortured Poets mention in song that hits out at Matty Healy

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Godmother of punk responds to mention on Swift’s ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ as pop titan smashes Spotify records on day of album release

Country singer Morgan Wallen breaks silence over Nashville arrest: ‘I’m not proud’

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Country singer has been involved in a number of controversies in recent years

Surfer rides 93ft wave off coast of Portugal in unofficial world record

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German big wave surfer Sebastian Steudtner has surfed what is possibly the biggest wave ever measured at 28.57 metres (93.73ft).

Drew Barrymore was left ‘scared’ after studio told her she went ‘too far’ while filming Never Been Kissed

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Actor and producer starred in the 1999 romantic as a socially awkward young journalist who has to infiltrate her former high school while posing as a student

Trying to pick an ISA that is right for you? These expert tips will help

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If you’re considering which ISA option to choose, TSB’s head of savings, Peter Hatton, has some tips which may help

Outrage in India after state-run TV channel changes logo colour to orange

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Critics question the decision to change the colour of public broadcaster’s logo to orange, a colour that is strongly associated with the ruling BJP

How Bluey took over the world – loved by children, adults and dogs alike

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Viewers don't have to be young or a parent to appreciate the Australian kids' television program

Philippe Clement urges Rangers to rediscover their composure for Hearts cup semi

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The Belgian is hoping the prospect of another cup final will spur his side on at Hampden.

Man City vs Chelsea LIVE: FA Cup semi-final team news, line-ups and more today

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Pep Guardiola’s men look to reach consecutive finals following their Champions League exit

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Bill Maher compares Nickelodeon to Neverland Ranch following Quiet on Set revelations

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‘I don’t even like kids, but I also think it’s every adult’s job to protect them,’ late-night host said

How Taylor Swift takes aim at Matty Healy on The Tortured Poets Department

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Fans expecting a post-mortem of the musician’s six-year relationship with Joe Alwyn have been left surprised, as Swift seems to spend more time dissecting her brief fling with The 1975 frontman

Rosie Jones says she’s overcome ‘internalised ableism’ to take on London Marathon

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Comic is completing the long-distance race with fellow stand-up Ivo Graham