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Ireland expected to advance recognition of Palestine on Wednesday

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Irish and Spanish officials have been in discussions with other European countries about making a joint recognition of the state of Palestine.

Police told to scale back arrests in bid to cut prison overcrowding – report

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The news is likely to add to pressure on the Government over the state of the criminal justice system.

Trump campaign says it will begin accepting cryptocurrency contributions

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The former president’s campaign is accepting a range of popular cryptocurrencies that include Bitcoin, Ether and US Dollar Coin.

Half the world’s mangroves ‘at risk of collapse’ as climate change threat grows

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Their loss would be ‘disastrous’, conservationists warned as a global assessment on how mangroves are faring was published.

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Israel says it will return video equipment seized from news organisation AP

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Israeli officials seized the equipment after accusing the news organisation of violating a new media law by providing images to Al Jazeera.

‘Relaxed’ Harry Kane set to be fit and ready for Euro 2024 after back issue

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Gareth Southgate has allayed any injury fears, saying the injury is “pretty much clear” now.

Jenny Erpenbeck becomes first German writer to win International Booker Prize

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Michael Hofmann, a German-born poet, was announced as the first male translator to win.

Matt Beard shares credit after being named WSL manager of the season

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Beard led Liverpool to fourth place, their best finish since 2014.

Tory MP Craig Mackinlay tells of losing hands and feet in sepsis ordeal

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The South Thanet MP wants to be known as the first ‘bionic MP’ after being fitted with prosthetic limbs.

Damian Lewis and Martin Freeman present prizes at Prince’s Trust Awards

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The ceremony ‘shines a light on the inspirational stories of young people, volunteers and those who support their wider communities’.

Claudio Ranieri expected to retire after leaving Cagliari

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The 72-year-old led the Sardinian side to Serie A safety this season.

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Tributes paid to British man, 73, who died after turbulence on Heathrow flight

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The passenger, named as Geoff Kitchen, suffered a suspected heart attack on the flight.

Ireland edges towards recognising Palestine despite Israel’s warning

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Irish and Spanish officials have been in discussions with other European countries about making a joint recognition.

Michael Owen shocked by Marcus Rashford’s Euro 2024 omission

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Rashford and Jordan Henderson were the most notable names absent from England’s 33-man training squad.

Francis Ford Coppola pays tribute to ‘friend and collaborator’ Fred Roos

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The Godfather director Francis Ford Coppola has paid tribute to his “lifelong friend and collaborator” Fred Roos, who has died aged 89.

Howler monkeys ‘falling out of the trees like apples’ in sweltering Mexico

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At least 83 of the midsize primates, who are known for their roaring vocal calls, have been found dead in the Gulf coast state of Tabasco.

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Xabi Alonso confident Leverkusen can continue unbeaten season with European win

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Xabi Alonso expects his relentless Bayer Leverkusen team’s high standards to win the Europa League final as the hunger for success has propelled them to the brink of a remarkable invincible season.

West Brom star announces his farewell from club

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Albion winger Matt Phillips has announced his departure from The Hawthorns after eight years at the club.

Microsoft expanding Copilot AI assistant to organise meetings and support teams

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Team Copilot will be able to set meeting agendas, take notes and track deadlines for entire teams.

Police and drugs agency investigate death of Matthew Perry

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The Friends star was found ‘unresponsive in the pool at his residence’ on October 28.

Japanese-style garden wins top prize at Chelsea Flower Show

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The secluded garden follows the ancient Japanese principle of shinrin-yoku, or forest-bathing.

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Engineering company makes Shrewsbury move and reveals apprentice target

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An engineering company has secured new premises by moving into a modern ground floor office suite at Shrewsbury’s Battlefield Enterprise Park.

Dwayne Johnson transforms into UFC champion as he returns to ring for next film

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Johnson’s Jungle Cruise co-star Emily Blunt also appears in The Smashing Machine.

David Lammy’s speech disrupted by pro-Gaza and climate protesters

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A speech by shadow foreign secretary David Lammy has been disrupted by lengthy heckling by a group of pro-Palestinian and climate protesters.

Ex-Royal Marine accused of assisting Hong Kong intelligence service found dead

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Matthew Trickett, an immigration enforcement officer and private investigator, was also accused of foreign interference.

Composer Jan A P Kaczmarek, Oscar winner for Finding Neverland, dies aged 71

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The Polish composer authored music for movies made in Europe and Hollywood, including the 1995 film Total Eclipse with Leonardo DiCaprio.

Nile Rodgers ‘honoured’ as he picks up Polar prize alongside Finnish composer

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The music prize celebrates one contemporary and one classical laureate and was presented to the two artists by King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden.

Mauricio Pochettino leaves Chelsea after just one season in charge

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Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino has left his role by mutual consent, the Premier League club have announced.

Fred Roos, Godfather Part II producer and longtime Coppola collaborator, dies

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Roos and Francis Ford Coppola worked together for more than 50 years, starting with The Godfather, where he advised on the casting of Al Pacino.

Man accused of assisting foreign intelligence service found dead in park

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Matthew Trickett, 37, was also accused of foreign interference and had appeared in court last week.