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Meet the designer behind Bambie Thug's Eurovision look

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Mariusz Malon says Bambie Thug's Eurovision look is 'amazing' and 'starts conversations'.

Tackling mental health and a sailing record attempt

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The 21-year-old sailing solo around Great Britain and Ireland to raise mental health awareness.

Why would basket hangers need a safety course?

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A power firm says it is not aware of any safety incidents involving people hanging items on lampposts.

Red carpets, racing and flames: Photos of the week

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

How foreign affairs could shape votes at home

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Former, current and would-be foreign secretaries set out their pitch for Britain and the world.

Eurovision queen Loreen wants to write a boring song

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The two-time winner talks Eurovision, protests in Sweden and why she wants to write a song about tax.

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Ticket tax needed to help music venues, MPs say

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A report recommends a levy on arena and stadium concert tickets to help struggling small venues.

Island fights back grey squirrel invasion

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A conservationist is on a mission to keep a Welsh island a sanctuary for native red squirrels.

World Triathlon Series

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Coverage of the women’s elite race from the 2024 World Triathlon Championship.

Why Modi's party is not fighting elections in Kashmir

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This is the first general election since India ended the special status of Kashmir in 2019.

Peru president’s brother held in corruption probe

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Nicanor Boluarte’s arrest comes weeks after President Dina Boluarte's home was raided over corruption allegations.

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The Papers: 'Recession lifts' and Eurovision 'discord'

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GDP figures, which show that the UK has emerged from recession, feature in some of Saturday's papers.

'I feel embarrassed to be addicted': Why young people still take up smoking

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Hundreds of young people in the UK take their first puff each day. Is that why a ban is planned?

Eurovision final: Seven things to look out for

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A look at some of the most eye-catching performers, ahead of the grand final on Saturday night.

Pulse and Lightning keep pressure up on Thunder

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London Pulse keep the pressure up Netball Super League leaders Manchester Thunder with a gritty 58-53 win over Surrey Storm.

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Benn provisionally suspended again after appeals

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Conor Benn is provisionally suspended from fighting again after successful appeals by UK Anti-Doping (Ukad) and the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC).

Bath claim bonus-point win at Falcons to go second

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Bath move level on points with Northampton Saints atop the Premiership with a 28-17 bonus-point win over Newcastle Falcons.

Succession star Brian Cox: 'I've lost my anonymity'

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Actor Brian Cox is up for a Bafta TV Award alongside several fellow Scots.

Friday, May 10

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Barron Trump 'declines' Republican convention role

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The former US president's youngest child, 18, has "prior commitments", according to his mother.

Drink-driver's sentence for death crash 'an insult'

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Kaylan Hippsley's family call his killer's less than seven-year sentence "disgusting".

Henderson's Ajax future in doubt - Saturday's gossip

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Jordan Henderson's Ajax career could be in doubt, reports linking Bruno Guimaraes with Paris Saint-Germain are false, plus more.

US says Israel may have breached international law using American weapons

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Report says it is "reasonable to assess" there have been breaches in Gaza, but admits it does not have "complete information".

At least 60 killed in Afghanistan flash flooding

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More than 100 people are injured, according to officials, as torrents of water sweep through entire villages.

Northern Lights in dazzling display across the UK

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A solar storm of this scale can cause disruptions to infrastructure such as the power grid.

777 call in finance experts as Everton uncertainty grows

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The prospective buyers of Everton, 777 Partners, engage finance restructuring experts, casting further doubts over their takeover.

Sale keep play-off hopes alive with Leicester win

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Sale Sharks secure a bonus-point win over Leicester Tigers to keep their Premiership semi-final hopes alive.

Watch: Partick Thistle beat Airdrieonians in play-offs

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Watch the goals as Partick Thistle beat Airdrieonians 2-1 to secure a 4-3 aggregate win in the Scottish Premiership play-off quarter-final.

Kirk regrets relationship that led to Leicester sacking

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Willie Kirk says he regrets his decision to have a relationship with a player that led to his dismissal as Leicester manager.

How crops are being disaster-proofed

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Scientists are creating hardier crops by cross-breeding wild varities and tweaking crop genes.

Test-at-home kit for cancer patients approved for use

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Patients say the device allows them to reduce the number of hospital visits involved in cancer care.