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‘He took five bullets and returned to work on plankton’: the double lives of Ukraine’s Antarctic scientists

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When the research team at Vernadsky base are not defending their homeland, they are on the frontline of the climate crisis

Mega, extra chunky and luxurious: how Easter eggs roll in 2024

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Analysts say fastest growing part of market is for ‘talking point’ eggs, with some clocking in at 1kg

Shirley Henderson: ‘I start off thinking: ‘How will I ever be able to do this?’

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The Harry Potter and Bridget Jones star is a dazzlingly versatile performer, with a string of Michael Winterbottom films under her belt, as well as Star Wars, TV’s Happy Valley and an Olivier award. She explains how she keeps on top of it…

Kitty Coles’ easy recipe for soft leeks with ricotta parsley sauce and parmesan breadcrumbs

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Buttery and soft leeks with a cheesy crusty topping – a relatively faff-free Easter meal

Fast-rising Lu and Lee, both 14, could provide Fischer v Spassky-style rivalry

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Lu Miaoyi jumped to the 2400 international master level at Reykjavik, while Alice Lee beat the US No 1 Irina Krush in St Louis

From teeth grinding to sweaty palms, Botox can fix a lot more than wrinkles | Sali Hughes

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Medical botox is growing and for some, it can drastically improve quality of life

Young people like me are still feeling the effects of Covid – and they’re not all bad | Isabel Brooks

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When it comes to studies, work or social abilities, some fared better than others. But the pandemic left its mark on all of us, whether we realise it or not

Week in wildlife – in pictures: pedalo hijinks and a raccoon doing a handstand

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The best of this week’s wildlife photographs from around the world

City boltholes for sale – in pictures

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From a flat on the doorstep of culture in Bath, to a landmark converted polytechnic in London

Sports quiz of the week: Djokovic, Packer and Ghostbusters alumni

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How closely have you been paying attention to sporting matters over the last seven days? Let’s find out, shall we …

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Israeli airstrike kills dozens of Syrian soldiers near Aleppo, says war monitor

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Strike in Aleppo hit near Hezbollah weapons depot, says UK-based group, while Syrian state media says civilians among the dead

South Korea’s ambassador to Australia resigns after four weeks amid corruption probe

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Lee Jong-sup is being investigated over allegations he tried to improperly influence an inquiry into death of marine while he was defence minister

Heresy by Catherine Nixey review – book of revelations

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From Herod as the Messiah to a virginity test for Mary – the Christian story, but not as you know it

‘Get on a plane’: Danish minister urged to meet Greenland coil scandal women

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Exclusive: Territory’s government calls for visit to listen to those thought to be living with consequences of forced fitting of IUDs

Inside the battle for ‘trophy asset’ the Telegraph – and for the soul of Tory Britain

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Traditional affinity between Conservatives and the newspaper has given way to a complex, splintered drama, and the attempted acquisition by Gulf-backed RedBird IMI lies in limbo

‘I strolled among lovely Lent lilies, wild garlic and beautiful bluebells’: readers’ favourite spring walks in the UK

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From a hike under huge Suffolk skies to aspen glades in the Cairngorms, our tipsters lead the way on these spring strolls

‘I was only a child’: Greenlandic women tell of trauma of forced contraception

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Women say being fitted with IUDs without their consent left them with pain, shame and lasting reproductive difficulties

With Germany legalising cannabis, Europe is reaching a tipping point. Britain, take note | Steve Rolles

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Regulating cannabis use is no longer radical but an increasingly normalised strategy. The ‘tough on drugs’ approach is archaic

Ripley to Sugar: the seven best shows to stream on TV this week

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Andrew Scott is devastating and magnetic in a beautiful new version of the Patricia Highsmith classic, while Colin Farrell is a slick LA PI in a tantalising noir

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TV tonight: celebrating the life of Paul O’Grady – and Lily Savage

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An affecting documentary sees the likes of Graham Norton and Ian McKellen delve into the life of the famous drag queen. Plus: the tunes of Terry Hall. Here’s what to watch this evening

Tory MP faces lobbying questions over Treasury committee role

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Co-owner of investment management firm called for ‘urgent’ post-Brexit changes to City rules at committee meetings

‘He’s not broken’: a year later, Evan Gershkovich is still in Russian prison

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The US journalist was seized by officials and charged with espionage, and friends and family say he has kept his spirits up

‘I lost hope with the Home Office’: Palestinians fundraise to evacuate family in Gaza

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Hundreds of GoFundMe campaigns set up after Home Office refuses visas or Ukrainian-style entry scheme

Fun with our piers: what to wear for a trip to the seaside

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From starfish necklaces to funky sandals, here’s how to look shipshape for a day by the beautiful briny

Britain’s universities are in freefall – and saving them will take more than funding | Gaby Hinsliff

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Fundamental restructuring must happen, along with an honest debate about what – and who – higher education is really for

Copernicus online portal offers terrifying view of climate emergency

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Looking at the mass of information, there is only one conclusion: we are running out of time

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Ireland’s smoking ban 20 years on: how an unheralded civil servant triumphed against big tobacco

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Tom Power led an alliance that brought about the pioneering health initiative which has since been adopted by more than 70 countries – and has saved countless lives

Samantha Morton and Richard Russell on their new album: ‘We’re in the business of wellbeing’

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The Oscar-nominated actor and the boss of XL Recordings – now a synth-pop duo performing ghostly songs with lyrics rooted in childhood trauma – discuss the healing power of making art

Can Bibles, sneakers and social media save Trump from financial ruin? – podcast

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Donald Trump is embroiled in a balancing act between several criminal and civil trials, which could cost him millions of dollars and potentially even put him behind bars. On top of that, there’s the small issue of a presidential campaign.…

Extortionate Easter eggs and shrinking sweets: fears grow of a ‘chocolate meltdown’

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Poor harvests in extreme weather conditions have led to a tripling of cocoa prices – but farmers have seen no benefit