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'We're not less athletic because we wear sparkles'

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South London team Unity Allstars Black compete for the "three-peat" in Florida's cheerleading

Why is the US going after TikTok?

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The BBC's Suranjana Tewari considers what the future holds for the hugely popular social media app.

At last some cautious optimism after the royal gloom

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Buckingham Palace has broken the long silence over the King's health with some positive messages.

'I felt like a freak because I didn't want children'

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Caroline Mitchell said the "cultural expectation" to have children has often made her feel excluded.

Curtice: What could the local elections mean for the general election?

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The polls are the last big test of the Westminster government's popularity before the next election.

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Protest leader sorry for 'kill Zionists' comments

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The student who said "Zionists don't deserve to live" has since been barred from the Columbia campus.

'I had no idea my son's body was buried in the garden'

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Yvonne Valentine sat having a Christmas drink with her son's partner, unaware she had killed him.

Pentagon to 'rush' Patriot missiles to Ukraine

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The $6bn package will include air defence munitions but no new Patriot batteries.

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BBC returns to beach where five migrants died

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Andrew Harding saw migrants board an overcrowded boat in Wimereux, northern France, on Tuesday.

Baby orca free after month trapped in Canadian lagoon

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The orphaned calf swam from British Columbia after several rescue attempts by a First Nations community.

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Oil tanker damaged in Houthi missile strike

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The Yemeni rebel group says its latest attack targeted the Andromeda Star.

Hungary opens up to Chinese tech despite protests

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Hungary is attempting to be a world power in manufacturing electric vehicle batteries, despite locals' reservations.

Has South Africa's 'get-out-of-jail' vote lived up to the hype?

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Thirty years after Nelson Mandela's election and apartheid's end, South Africans reflect on democracy.

Dancing, Daleks and Saharan Dust: Photos of the week

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A selection of striking images from around the world, taken over the past seven days.

Why Antarctic wildlife is being ‘sunburnt’

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A wildfire-fuelled ozone hole leaves Antarctic wildlife exposed to potentially damaging levels of UV.

Indian students have died in the US – the community wants answers

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A spate of unconnected deaths of Indian students in the US has set off safety concerns within the community.

The papers: 'Return of the King' and 'teacher shortage crisis'

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The King's return to public duties, a report on the lack of teachers in schools, and chicken 'megafarms' lead the papers.

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Trump insiders on the stand at the hush-money trial

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The BBC's Nada Tawfik on what the court heard from close Donald Trump allies, including his former assistant.

Large tornado seen touching down in Nebraska

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Severe and powerful storms have moved across several US states, leaving many experiencing power shortages.

Great Britain's Whitehouse retains European floor title

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Great Britain's Luke Whitehouse wins gold at the Gymnastics European Championships in Rimini, Italy as he retains his floor title.

Varane could leave Man Utd for free - Saturday's gossip

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Manchester United could let Raphael Varane leave for free, Barcelona are considering Luis Diaz, plus more.

Friday, Apr 26

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Cider giant chops down orchard to sell land

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The UK's largest cider blames a drop in demand on its decision to uproot thousands of trees.

The explosions of colour that painted a Glasgow estate

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Sony’s 2006 “Paint” advert is widely considered one of the most ambitious in history - but how was it made?

British man injured in Tobago shark attack

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The 64-year-old was 10 metres off the shore when he was attacked by a bull shark, a local official says.

Will winning a confidence vote be enough to save Yousaf?

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The future of Scotland's first minister is far from secure after a week of turmoil.

First woman to receive a pig organ recovering well

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Lisa Pisano, once near death, is recovering well after receiving a new kidney from a genetically modified pig.

Watch best of Dundee United's title-clinching draw

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Watch the highlights of Dundee United's 0-0 draw away to Airdrieonians that clinched the Scottish Championship title and promotion for the Tangerines.

Fire guts homeless shelter in Brazil killing 10

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The blaze erupted in the middle of the night at a guesthouse in Porto Alegre in southern Brazil.

Teenager Guler scores as Real Madrid close on title

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Arda Guler scores on his first La Liga start as Real Madrid close in on the title with victory at Real Sociedad.

Leicester promoted to Premier League after Leeds lose

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Leicester City are promoted back to the Premier League after Leeds United are beaten at QPR.