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Children among nine dead in Russia strike on Ukraine

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Russia strikes two cities in Ukraine's central Dnipropetrovsk region, hitting the station in Dnipro.

100 MPs to stand down at the next election

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More than 60 are Conservatives and they include former prime minister Theresa May.

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Labour unveils plans for new housing on 'grey belt'

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Low-quality green belt areas will be classed as "grey belt" and targeted for development, Labour say.

'My heart tells me Donegal can win, but Derry may have too much'

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Donegal's All-Ireland winning captain Michael Murphy previews Saturday's hugely-anticipated Ulster Championship quarter-final between Derry and Donegal.

Christiansen runs London Marathon in memory of aunt

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Former England midfielder Izzy Christiansen explains why she will be running Sunday's London Marathon in memory of her aunt.

Sunak to tackle 'sick note culture' in welfare speech

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The PM will say the focus should be on "what work you can do", but Labour says he has run out of ideas.

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Bowen: The war between Israel and Iran has come out of the shadows

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Whatever happens next, the rules of the "the game" between the two countries have changed, writes Jeremy Bowen.

Why is Taylor Swift singing about Dylan Thomas?

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Taylor Swift's new album name drops Welsh poet Dylan Thomas alongside Patti Smith

Women secretly filmed on nights out 'feel unsafe'

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The videos taken of women on nights out without their knowledge have gained millions of views.

Ewart Shadoff, Hall and Korda in Chevron contention

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English pair Jodie Ewart Shadoff and Georgia Hall enjoy strong starts a the Chevron Championship in Texas as American Lauren Coughlin leads.

Oil price rises as US says Israel has struck Iran

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Reports of a retaliatory strike by Israel raise commodity prices and fears over inflation.

'Who tells your story?' Hamilton stars ask students

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Hamilton actors teach Belfast children confidence and to speak up for what they believe in.

Building society and Co-op Bank agree takeover terms

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The two lenders agree terms on a takeover deal that could be worth up to £780m.

Historical coin hoard found buried under floor

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The cache of more than 1,000 gold and silver coins has been valued at up to £30,000.

Byron statue move planned 66 years after go-ahead

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Lord Lytton, Byron's great-great-great-grandson, says the bronze "languishes" in an isolated spot.

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Britain's Daley and Williams win World Cup silver

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Great Britain duo Tom Daley and Noah Williams finish second in the men's synchronised 10m event at the Diving World Cup in Xi'an, China.

Last time Coventry played Man Utd in the FA Cup

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Watch the last time Coventry played Manchester United in the FA Cup in 1987, Alex Ferguson's side went out to the eventual winners.

'The club was falling apart' - how Robins became Coventry's saviour

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Mark Robins wants to make up for his decision to sell the FA Cup winners' medal he won with Manchester United by steering Coventry to the 2024 final at his old club's expense.

Ketamine addict: 'I can't walk 50m without weeing'

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Specialist clinics are helping increasing numbers of young ketamine users with damaged bladders.

Arts firms 'in middle of perfect storm'

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Middle Child in Hull fears low ticket sales for its new show could lower the curtains for good.

After their PM halts Ukraine aid, Slovaks dig deep to help

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A crowdfunding campaign to buy artillery shells for Ukraine quickly exceeds its target of €1m (£850m).

Family 'appalled' officer shared dead body pictures

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Photos of Paul Wells, who was stabbed to death by his neighbour, were shared by former PC Lewis Wood.

Painting stolen in gallery raid found in Romania

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Two other paintings stolen from Christ Church Picture Gallery in March 2020 are still missing.

Brixton Academy reopens for first time since crush

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Two people were killed and a woman remains in hospital following the incident in December 2022.

I was accidentally in Taggart - it inspired a crime novel

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An inadvertent cameo appearance in the Glasgow-based crime drama was the creative inspiration for a new crime novel.

Chelsea can compete for everything - Barca's Bonmati

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Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati says she is excited to come up against Chelsea again in the Women's Champions League semi-finals.

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Blasts heard near airport and army base, Iran media says

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Blasts are heard in central Isfahan province, though it is not clear what might have been hit.

Stroll fastest in Chinese GP practice

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Aston Martin's Lance Stroll tops the times at the end of a practice session at the Chinese Grand Prix that offered few clues as to the weekend ahead.

BBC Persian sent footage of 'Isfahan explosions'

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BBC Persian sent footage of 'Isfahan explosions'

Taylor Swift is bereft but vicious on new album

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The star's 11th album is much more than a break-up record, and may even mark the end of an Era.