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Sunak vows to hit 2.5% defence spend target by 2030

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The PM says billions of extra spending will put the UK's defence industry on a "war footing".

Alliance South Down MLA Patrick Brown resigns

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The party said Mr Brown, first elected in 2022, was quitting due to "personal reasons".

Post Office boss obsessed with pay says ex-HR chief

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Nick Read repeatedly made threats to resign over the issue, former Post Office HR chief claims.

Olly Alexander to bring Eurovision magic to EastEnders

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This year's UK Eurovision entrant will make a surprise visit to Walford next month.

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GB teenager Winnifrith wins second European gold

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Teenager Iona Winnifrith wins her second gold medal of the European Para-swimming Championships in Madeira.

England will 'thrive' off being 'booed' in France

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Alex Matthews says England will "thrive" off the expected fierce atmosphere in their Women's Six Nations Grand Slam decider in France on Saturday.

Spain accidentally releases alleged Dutch cartel boss

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The 46-year-old walked free after a Dutch extradition request sparked confusion in Spanish courts.

A wine a mile: Marathon runner tastes 25 glasses

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Tom Gilbey sampled 25 wines in a blind taste test challenge correctly identifying 21.

I'm not the best snooker player ever - O'Sullivan

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Seven-time world champion Ronnie O’Sullivan does not think he is the greatest snooker player of all time, even as he bids for a record eighth Crucible title.

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Watch London Marathon runner tasting wine during race

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Professional wine seller Tom Gilbey drank 25 glasses of wine during the 26.2-mile route.

Two airlifted to hospital after light aircraft crashes

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Police Scotland confirm two people were on board when the crash happened near Prestwick Airport.

UN 'horrified' by Gaza hospital mass grave reports

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Palestinian officials say more than 300 bodies have been found at Nasser and al-Shifa hospitals.

Dozens die after boat capsizes off Djibouti coast

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Officials say those aboard were returning home to Ethiopia from Yemen and some are still missing.

Male hippo in Japanese zoo found to be female

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A DNA test was carried out because Gen-chan did not display typical male hippo behaviour.

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Arrest after girl, 9, kidnapped in Knightsbridge

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A 56-year-old man is being held at a west London police station on suspicion of child kidnap.

Justice department to pay survivors of Nassar abuse $138m

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The FBI's watchdog found it made errors when told of sexual abuse by US gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar.

Dart joins Raducanu and Boulter in Madrid Open

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Harriet Dart joins fellow Britons Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter in the main draw of the Madrid Open.

McCall wants contract resolution for Saracens stars

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Saracens boss Mark McCall urges a resolution to the contract limbo affecting some of his top players.

Zambian FA president charged with money laundering

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Andrew Kamanga, the president of the Football Association of Zambia, is arrested and charged with money laundering offences.

NYC campus extends remote classes amid Gaza protests

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The hybrid learning comes amid reports of antisemitic harassment around Columbia University.

Shogun: A guide to the hit Japanese epic

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A quick guide as the razor-sharp, critically-acclaimed samurai epic reaches its finale.

Arrests at St George's Day event in London

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Six people are arrested following the event in central London.

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Sunak and Starmer both rule out St George holiday

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Labour previously said it wanted four new UK-wide bank holidays to mark each nation's patron saint day.

Forest should have had 'three blatant penalties', claims Williams

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Nottingham Forest's Neco Williams says there were "three clear, blatant penalties" that his side were not awarded in Sunday's 2-0 defeat by Everton.

Heathrow staff to strike over outsourcing dispute

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Some 800 workers, including trolley staff and security guards, plan to walk out from 7 to 13 May.

Reduced three-week ban for Scotland full-back Rollie

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Full-back Chloe Rollie will miss Scotland’s final Six Nations game in Ireland following a three-match ban for her red card in the win over Italy.

World Bank suspends funding Tanzania tourism project

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It follows allegations of evictions and other rights abuses during the expansion of a national park.

Wales' 20mph overhaul to start in September

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Process to revert some roads from 20mph to 30 to begin in the autumn, minister says.

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Uefa Board calls for improvement in VAR consistency

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The Uefa Football Board says VAR needs to become more "consistent, transparent and understandable" for players, fans and coaches.

BBC sees people struggling on migrant boat before five died

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The BBC’s Andrew Harding witnessed a vessel leave the French coast in which five people later died.