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45 people killed in bus crash in South Africa – child, 8, the sole survivor

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A bus crash in South Africa has killed 45 people.

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Oppenheimer director Nolan and producer wife to receive knighthood and damehood

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Oscar-winning director Christopher Nolan will receive a knighthood, documents published by the government show.

Man who barricaded himself in with gas canister involved in 50-hour police stand-off

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A man has been arrested after police spent more than 50 hours negotiating with someone alone in a property with a gas canister.

Hundreds of Border Force staff at Heathrow Airport to strike in April

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More than 600 Border Force officials at Heathrow Airport will strike for four days in April.

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Stephen Bear ordered to pay £22,000 over profits made from Georgia Harrison sex tape

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Stephen Bear has been ordered to pay £22,305 over profits he made a sex tape he posted of his former partner Georgia Harrison.

Easter egg hunt in cemetery cancelled after being branded 'inappropriate'

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An Easter egg hunt in a cemetery has been cancelled after a social media backlash.

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Government accused of 'abandoning' plan to scrap no-fault evictions

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The government has been accused of "abandoning" its pledge to ban no fault evictions by the time of the next general election.

Baltimore has 'long road ahead' after bridge disaster - as update given on ship crew

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The governor of Maryland has said Baltimore has "a very long road ahead" following the city's bridge collapse - as it was revealed all the crew on board the ship that crashed into it are in "good health".

Russia only nation to veto UN monitoring of sanctions of North Korea

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Russia was the only nation to veto the annual renewal of a panel of experts who monitor the enforcement of longstanding UN sanctions against North Korea over its nuclear weapons and ballistic missile activities.

Starmer speaks of 'frustration' at Johnson's 'unforgiveable failure' to level up

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Sir Keir Starmer has admitted Boris Johnson was "right" to propose levelling up but said he was "frustrated" by the former prime minister's "unforgivable" failure to deliver.

Ambulance crews rushed to prison after 'medical incident'

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Police have been assisting ambulance crews at HMP Lewes after several prisoners are believed to have become unwell due to food poisoning.

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Nationalising Thames Water would not serve the public well - here's why

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Speaking with Chris Weston this morning, it was striking just how confident the Thames Water chief executive seems to be that a deal will eventually be struck between his shareholders and Ofwat, the industry regulator.

Is the war over? Disney and Ron DeSantis' allies reach agreement to end legal battle

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The war between Mickey Mouse and Ron DeSantis appears to be over.

Man arrested over death of Gogglebox star

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A man in his 40s has been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter in connection with the death of Gogglebox star George Gilbey.

Indian court extends custody of top political rival

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An Indian court has extended the custody of the prime minister's main political rival following protests after his arrest.

Man jailed after attacking woman with champagne bottle at a bar

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A man has been jailed after hitting a woman over the head with a champagne bottle at a bar.

Driver killed student while 'treating city centre as a racetrack'

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A driver who ran over and killed a student while treating Nottingham city centre as a "racetrack" has been jailed for nine years.

Newcastle star charged with breaching FA's betting rules

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Newcastle United footballer Sandro Tonali has been charged with misconduct over alleged breaches of the Football Association's betting rules.

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Drivers are still paying over the odds for fuel, competition watchdog fears

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High margins for fuel retailers may mean drivers are still paying over the odds at the pump, according to the competition regulator.

Energy bills projected to fall by less than expected this summer and autumn

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Energy bills are projected to fall by less than expected this summer and autumn due to an increase in wholesale prices, according to a closely-watched forecast.

What is Sean 'P Diddy' Combs accused of and what has he said?

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Sean Combs - also known as P Diddy and Puff Daddy - has been embroiled in a string of serious allegations in recent months.

Worries over Thames Water, record sales at Travelodge, profits up at Lloyd's

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Ian King's been speaking to Thames Water chief executive Chris Weston about the company's financial status, after shareholders refused to inject new funds into the firm.

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Yellow weather warning extended as snow blankets parts of UK ahead of Easter

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Winds of up to 70mph are battering the south coast of England, with the arrival of heavy showers and hail as the Easter weekend kicks off.

Nick Cave says he has 'feelings of culpability' over deaths of his sons

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Nick Cave has said he has "feelings of culpability" over the deaths of his sons.

Banksy, Shady and Demigod among unique names given to babies last year

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Banksy, Boy and Demigod were among some of the names given to babies in Scotland last year, data has shown.

England and Scotland football fans warned of strength of German beer ahead of Euro 2024

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Travelling England and Scotland football fans have been warned of the strength of German beer ahead of Euro 2024.

Disgraced 'crypto king' jailed for 25 years after stealing billions of dollars from his customers

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Disgraced crypto entrepreneur Sam Bankman-Fried has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after being convicted of stealing billions from his customers.

President's 'murderer' comments causes row between Colombia and Argentina

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A renewed diplomatic row has broken out between Colombia and Argentina over comments made by President Javier Milei about his Colombian counterpart.

Goldman Sachs lands Heathrow chair Deighton at International arm

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The chairman of Heathrow Airport is returning to Goldman Sachs, the Wall Street bank where he spent more than 20 years, in a key international role.

Flagship STV news programme pulled from schedule as journalists strike amid row over pay

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STV's flagship news programme has been pulled from the schedule as journalists at the Scottish broadcaster strike amid a row over pay.