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US Senate passes bill that could see TikTok banned

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The app's owner, ByteDance, has nine months to sell its stake or face being blocked in the US.

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US Congress approves $95bn aid package for Ukraine and Israel

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President Biden is expected to sign the package, which includes a potential TikTok ban, into law.

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'We need a miracle' - Israeli and Palestinian economies battered by war

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Six months of conflict have also taken a heavy economic toll.

The councils selling the family silver to pay bills

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Cash-strapped local authorities are selling off land, buildings and antiques to clear their debts.

'I should be able to perform without being groped'

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As MPs meet to discuss misogyny in music, Karla Chubb from Irish band Sprints says the issue is rife.

Play School legend Floella to receive Bafta Fellowship

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The TV presenter, producer, and campaigner is receiving the British Academy's highest honour.

Huge protest in Argentina against education cuts

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Thousands marched in Buenos Aires on Tuesday calling on President Milei to preserve university funding.

Tesla brings forward new models as profits slump

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The EV maker brings forward launch plans for new models as profits drop by more than half.

Action needed on needless asthma deaths, says charity

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There were more than 12,000 UK deaths in the past decade, many of them needless, a charity warns.

Government cancelled plans to test free childcare rollout, says watchdog

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The National Audit Office says a £35m pilot to test the expansion of free childcare in a few areas was cancelled.

PM's dementia adviser quits over benefits clawback

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Johnny Timpson says the government is failing to protect vulnerable people by not intervening earlier.

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The federal law driving latest US abortion battle

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The Supreme Court has another big decision to make on abortion. This one involves medical emergencies.

'Lost' Gustav Klimt painting to be auctioned

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Mystery surrounds the unfinished Portrait of Fraulein Lieser, which could fetch more than €50m.

Pensioners' fears over income tax burden

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Charities report heightened concern among pensioners who fear being dragged into paying income tax.

The women-only co-working spaces fighting to survive

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Women-only co-working spaces are part of the new hybrid working landscape, but they divide opinion.

Russian official detained for alleged bribe-taking

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Deputy Defence Minister Timur Ivanov oversaw military infrastructure projects.

Spotify turns up volume to make record profits

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The music streaming service reports record profits of over €1bn (£860m) after laying off 1500 staff.

Gove cannot guarantee his eviction ban by election

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The Conservatives first promised to end landlords' ability to evict tenants with no reason in 2019.

Donaldson due in court over sex offence charges

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Sir Jeffrey Donaldson is expected to appear in person at Newry Magistrates' Court later on Wednesday.

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'So soft' - Pochettino says Chelsea 'gave up' in Arsenal defeat

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Mauricio Pochettino says his Chelsea side "gave up" during their damaging 5-0 defeat by Arsenal at Emirates stadium.

Arms industry on 'war footing' and Channel tragedy

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Rishi Sunak's defence spending pledge and the deaths of people on a migrant boat lead the papers.

'Tremendous Havertz no longer Arteta's vanity project'

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Kai Havertz could be the man to deliver Arsenal the Premier League title after starring against Chelsea, writes Phil McNulty.

'Soft' Chelsea 'gave up' in Arsenal loss - Pochettino

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Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino says his side were "soft" and that they "gave up" in their 5-0 loss to Arsenal in the Premier League.

Arsenal looked aggressive and sharp from start - Arteta

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says his side looked aggressive and sharp from the start as they thrashed Chelsea 5-0 in the Premier League.

I lacked ambition as a player but not as a coach - Cleverley

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BBC Sport finds out what drives interim Watford manager Tom Cleverley, the former Manchester United and England midfielder.

Tuesday, Apr 23

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Admission of child sex abuse errors at monk island

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A review has begun into historical child sex abuse claims on Caldey Island.

Music stars honoured at first 'Brit Awards of the North'

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Big names and rising stars win at a new ceremony celebrating music from the north of England.

Restart aid to Palestinian UN agency, EU urges

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Countries including the US and UK are still withholding funds over Israel's claims against UNRWA.

Arsenal & Man City eye Guimaraes - Wednesday's gossip

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Arsenal and Manchester City are set to compete for Newcastle's Bruno Guimaraes, Manchester City's Bernardo Silva is keen to join Barcelona, plus more.

Chris Mason: The politics of defence in a dangerous world

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A dangerous world is colliding with a general election year, writes BBC Political Editor Chris Mason.