Katie Kenyon: Body found in search for missing woman

Katie Kenyon, 33, was last seen getting into a Ford Transit van in Burnley more than a week ago.

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MP Michael Fabricant sorry lockdown drinks comments

Michael Fabricant has apologised for suggesting teachers and nurses enjoyed lockdown drinks in staff-rooms.

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China Covid outbreak: Beijing residents must test negative to enter public spaces

China's capital imposes major new restrictions in a bid to curb a spike in cases.

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NI election 2022: Hannah Kenny 'gripped by throat' and threatened

Hannah Kenny says she was approached by three man last week while canvassing in east Belfast.

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Bamburgh named best seaside resort second year in a row

Bamburgh is voted Britain's best seaside destination for a second year in a row in consumer survey.

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The all-male council trying to get women elected

No women were elected to Western Isles Council in 2017 - now efforts are under way to change that.

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Chelsea: Sir Jim Ratcliffe makes £4.25bn takeover bid

British billionaire businessman Sir Jim Ratcliffe becomes the fourth bidder to attempt to buy Chelsea.

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Cold water swimming: what is the safest way to do it?

Taking a plunge in cold water is increasingly popular, but what's the safest way to enjoy it?

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Why are Sri Lankans protesting in the streets?

Sri Lanka's worst economic crisis in 70 years has prompted mass protests against the government.

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Ralf Rangnick: Manchester United interim manager named Austria boss

Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick is named Austria boss but will work for the club on a consultancy basis.

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Shanghai lockdown: Residents protest after five weeks of strict zero-Covid measures

Some residents have been under strict lockdown for five weeks, and struggled to access food supplies.

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Samsung 2am running advert is 'not representing the truth' for women

Samsung's new advert has been criticised by some women's running groups for being unrealistic.

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Katie Kenyon: Man in court charged with murder of missing woman

Andrew Burfield is charged with the murder of Katie Kenyon, who has not been seen since 22 April.

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Jamie Wallis: Bridgend MP charged over car crash

Tory MP Jamie Wallis charged with failing to stop after a car crash in the Vale of Glamorgan.

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Sirens ring out in Israel to honour Holocaust victims

Streets came to a standstill as people paused to pay tribute to the millions killed in the Holocaust.

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Prima Facie: Critics praise Jodie Comer in her West End debut

The Killing Eve star appears in the play Prima Facie, which has sold out its two-month run.

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Women's Six Nations: Emily Scarratt captains England for France Grand Slam decider

Emily Scarratt will captain England in the absence of the injured Sarah Hunter and Poppy Cleall will step in at number eight for Saturday's Women's Six Nations Grand Slam decider in France.

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Climate change: Don't let doom win, project tells worriers

The BBC gets an exclusive look at a new project to help students deal with rising climate anxiety.

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Families tell of agony over passport delays

Families across the country have struggled to get hold of passports in time for their trips abroad.

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Lockdown flat gardener to exhibit at Chelsea Flower Show

Jason Williams turned his balcony in Manchester into a "cloud garden" during the pandemic.

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Angela Rayner: Brushing aside sexism doesn't make it OK

Labour's deputy says she hopes to hear from Boris Johnson as the Mail on Sunday defends its story.

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Katie Price in court over 'restraint order breach'

The ex-model is accused of breaching a restraining order against ex-husband Kieran Hayler's fiancee.

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Rural areas held back by housing and infrastructure woes, report warns

There is a “chronic under-appreciation” of the potential of the countryside, says a new report.

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Wimbledon 2022: All England Club not prepared to 'benefit Russian propaganda'

Wimbledon is unlikely to waver on its decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players from this year's event, despite criticism from tennis governing bodies.

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Harlow sausage factory fire captured on video

Pictures show thick plumes of smoke and flames rising from the building in Harlow, Essex.

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Relax law to ease HRT shortage, pharmacists say

Women are facing unacceptable delays accessing menopause treatments, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society says.

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Talk TV: Piers Morgan attracts mixed reviews after network launch

Some said the network got off to an "impressive start," but others said it was "mind-numbingly boring".

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David Oluwale: Blue bridge plaque stolen hours after unveiling

The plaque commemorated David Oluwale, who drowned in Leeds in 1969 after being chased by police.

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Twitter shares rise as reports say Elon Musk deal close

The social media giant is reported to be in the final stages of a takeover deal with Elon Musk.

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M1 crash: Drink-drive mum jailed over deaths of children

Mary McCann's son and daughter were not wearing seatbelts at the time of the crash, a court hears.

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Cambridge-based Internet Watch Foundation warns of rise in remote abuse

The Internet Watch Foundation says it found illegal content on 252,000 web pages last year.

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Brazil Carnival: 'Bolsonaro' dancer turned into crocodile

Brazil's famous Carnival returned this year for the first time since the Covid pandemic.

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Raheem Sterling: Why Man City fans don't appreciate him enough - Micah Richards analysis

BBC pundit Micah Richards feels Manchester City fans should focus on what Raheem Sterling brings to their team, rather than just remember his missed chances.

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Ukraine war: US wants to see a weakened Russia

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said he hoped to see the Russian military depleted in Ukraine.

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Everton to ask why Matip challenge on Gordon was not given as penalty in Merseyside derby

Everton will contact the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) to query why a challenge they feel should have led to a penalty was not reviewed further in the Merseyside derby.

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P&O Ferries hits back at staff pay cut claim

The firm says it has not asked recently-employed agency workers to sign new contracts with reduced wages.

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Asda and Morrisons cut prices as supermarkets fight for customers

Morrisons and Asda launch new promotions as households face pressure from the rising cost of living.

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Hampshire family fall foul of post-Brexit passport rule

Mum is told her passport is invalid for Portugal because it lasts longer than 10 years.

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Prince Edward and Sophie welcomed on second leg of Caribbean tour

The Earl and Countess of Wessex continue their tour with a visit to St Vincent and the Grenadines.

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Tyson Fury to retire? Profile of world heavyweight champion

A look at the colourful career of Britain's Tyson Fury after he vows to retire following his world heavyweight title win against Dillian Whyte.

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Ancoats stabbing: Man charged with murder of Neri Morse

A 23-year-old man is charged after Neri Morse, 24, died following an attack on Wednesday.

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Nigeria oil blast: Dozens die after explosion at illegal refinery

Bodies were burnt beyond recognition after the explosion at a hazardous site in Imo state.

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Jacob Rees-Mogg empty desk note to civil servants insulting, says union

The minister, who wants all civil servants to stop working from home, left a note saying "sorry you were out".

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Japan: Tourist boat reported missing off coast

Coast guards are searching for the 26 people on board after the vessel sent out a distress signal.

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Good Hope Hospital: Murder arrest after body found in car

A 56-year-old man was found dead in the car park of Good Hope Hospital in Sutton Coldfield.

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Protests over water firms dumping sewage in rivers

Campaigners take to rivers across the UK in 12 protests against water companies dumping sewage.

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Arsenal 3-1 Manchester United: Granit Xhaka seals win as Gunners stay fourth in Champions League race

Arsenal step up their claims for a place in the Premier League's top four at the expense of Manchester United's hopes in a thriller at Emirates Stadium.

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Ice cream firm drops 'Little England beyond Wales' tag line

A Pembrokeshire company says it will stop printing "Little England beyond Wales" on its tubs.

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Partygate: PM has not received any further fines - No 10

It follows reports that officials were fined for a garden party Boris Johnson attended in 2020.

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Preston: Families left with bare floors as ex-tenants told to rip out carpets

A mother says she is struggling to keep her family warm without carpets in social housing in Preston.

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Turbulent week puts PM's leadership back in frame

Unexpected developments made the past few days more difficult than expected for Boris Johnson.

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Hakeem Hussain: The needless death of a neglected boy

Hakeem Hussain's mother is found guilty of his manslaughter after prioritising her drug addiction.

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Imran Khan: Inside the huge rally in Lahore for Pakistan's ousted PM

The former prime minister's narrative of a US-led conspiracy to oust him is resonating with his supporters.

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Stowaway cat rescued from North Sea platform

The one-eyed cat gets a helicopter ride back to Aberdeen after being found in a shipping container.

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Covid: Record 16-month infection detected and PM to face MPs' probe

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Friday morning.

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A$AP Rocky arrested in connection with shooting

The rapper was taken into custody at Los Angeles airport as he returned from a holiday with Rihanna.

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The Queen's Guard play Happy Birthday to celebrate Queen's 96th birthday

The Queen's Guard play an arrangement of Happy Birthday during the Changing of the Guard ceremony.

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Happening director Audrey Diwan says abortion should not be 'a silent topic'

Award-winning director Audrey Diwan talks about how her own abortion led her to make her new film.

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Liege-Bastogne-Liege: Cycling's oldest spring classic celebrates 130 years of torture

Liege-Bastogne-Liege rarely fails to test riders. In its 130th year, a legend of the race looks back on his most remarkable win.

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KGF 2, RRR, Pushpa: The southern Indian films winning on Bollywood's turf

The recent theatrical success of movies like KGF 2 and RRR has revived a debate on the "pan-Indian" film.

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Kidderminster disabled strongman saved from life of drugs and alcohol

Disabled strongman Chris Wolf, from Kidderminster, says the sport has saved his life.

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Ex-EastEnders actress Katie Jarvis shouted 'black lives don't matter'

Katie Jarvis, 30, is given a two-year community order with 200 hours of unpaid work by a judge.

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Julian Assange's US extradition order sent to Priti Patel for final approval

A court has approved an order for the Wikileaks founder to face espionage charges in the US.

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Betsi Cadwaladr: Carer arrested over patient WhatsApp video claims

North Wales Police arrested a member of staff from Wrexham Maelor Hospital following allegations.

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Ezra Miller: US actor arrested over assault in Hawaii

The actor reportedly threw a chair at a woman, leaving her with a cut to her head, on Tuesday.

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Pregnant women 'afterthought' in Covid jab rollout

A leading scientists says lives of pregnant women who died from Covid could have been saved.

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When do parents find out about primary-school places?

Councils are contacting parents and carers with offers of primary-school places in England and Wales.

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Iby Knill: Leeds Holocaust survivor dies aged 98

Iby Knill, who moved to Leeds in 1947, dies 77 years after her liberation from Auschwitz.

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War in Ukraine: A separated family reunited

The Chumak family thought they would never be all together again after Peter got stuck in Ukraine.

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Excess weight a clear womb-cancer risk

A study of thousands of women across seven countries tries to discover why there is a strong link.

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Kabul blasts kill four and wound many at boys' school

Two blasts outside a high school in the Afghan capital killed at least four people and wounded many.

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Horse Guards Parade: Man charged after police threatened

Prashanth Kandaiah is accused of knife possession and trying to cause grievous bodily harm.

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Volunteers with cars to transport patients instead of ambulances

Volunteers will be sent to those who need assistance to ease pressure on ambulance services.

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Households cancel streaming services to cut costs, report says

The rise in the cost of living has led to more households cutting their subscription services.

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Police disperse illegal rave in Dorset village of East Lulworth

Police thank East Lulworth residents for their patience while they moved on the last partygoers.

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Sewage: Ban water firm bonuses until discharges end, Lib Dems say

Bosses paid £27m extra since 2020 despite 1,000 sewage spills a day, according to the party's research.

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Snowdonia authority tells hikers to visit toilet before climbing

Some walkers 'caught short' are pooing on Wales' highest mountain.

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No 10 parties: PM's lockdown fine constitutional crisis, says historian

A leading expert says Boris Johnson "broke the law", "misled Parliament" and "shredded the ministerial code".

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Arsenal 0-2 Chelsea: Holders to face Man City in FA Cup final

Chelsea will face Manchester City in a second domestic cup final this season after seeing off league rivals Arsenal in the FA Cup semi-final.

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Royal children join parents at Easter service

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge brought their older children to St George's Chapel in Windsor.

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North Korea tests new weapon 'to improve tactical nukes'

Kim Jong-un clapped as he watched the launch - a new indication of his intention to resume nuclear tests.

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Coventry fire: Two children among seven rescued from blaze

Five adults and two children are rescued from the "severe" blaze in a 15th-floor flat.

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Extinction Rebellion: Forty arrested after climate change protests

Activists staged a spate of protests including scaling London's Marble Arch and an oil tanker.

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West Ham 1-4 Manchester City: City book place in Women's FA Cup final

Manchester City will compete for a fourth Women's FA Cup title after booking their place in Wembley's final with victory over West Ham.

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Ukraine war: L'Occitane U-turn as it closes Russian shops

The firm says military action in Ukraine means it will shut its shops, having defended staying open.

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Nathan Fleetwood: Body found in river in missing man search

Police looking for Nathan Fleetwood who was missing for 19 days find a body in a river.

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Patel personally approved Rwanda plan despite concerns

A civil servants union says plans to send some asylum seekers from the UK to Rwanda are "inhumane".

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Bleed kits in memory of stabbed Essex teenager Liam Taylor

Liam Taylor, 19, was stabbed to death and his grandmother is on a mission to fund life-saving bleed kits.

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Good Friday weather: UK basks on hottest day of year so far

Temperatures have hit 22C in London's St James's Park as the Easter weekend begins.

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Jerusalem: Over 150 hurt in clashes at al-Aqsa Mosque compound

Violence erupted at the al-Aqsa Mosque compound amid soaring Israel-Palestinian tensions.

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Larsen Roberts: 'Slideathon' in memory of boy with brain tumour

Five-year-old Larsen Roberts, who had a rare and aggressive brain tumour, died in 2019.

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Ukraine's battle for control of its skies

A Ukrainian air defence officer tells the BBC: "Whoever dominates the air wins the war."

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The Northman: Nicole Kidman Viking saga turns NI into Norse epic

The film's director says the landscape provided an "incredible" backdrop for filming.

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Scotland v Ukraine World Cup play-off semi-final rescheduled for 1 June

Scotland's World Cup play-off semi-final against Ukraine is rescheduled for 1 June, with the winner playing Wales four days later.

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Which other countries send asylum seekers overseas?

The UK is to give some asylum seekers a one-way ticket to Rwanda. What policies have other nations taken?

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Germany kidnap plot: Gang planned to overthrow democracy

A gang with links to far-right and anti-Covid groups wanted to overthrow democracy, say prosecutors.

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Blackpool Zoo's 'irreplaceable' giant tortoise dies aged 105

Darwin the Aldabra tortoise had been a popular attraction at Blackpool Zoo since its opening in 1972.

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Cuba Gooding Jr: Actor admits forcibly kissing waitress

The Oscar-winning star strikes a plea deal to bring criminal proceedings against him to an end.

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Granit Xhaka: Arsenal midfielder came close to quitting club over 'pure hate' from supporters

Granit Xhaka says players and fans need to treat each other with "honesty and respect" after admitting he was close to quitting Arsenal because of the "pure hate" he received.

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Will there be more fines for No 10 parties?

Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak have already paid penalties, but the police probe isn't over yet.

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Kenny Shiels: Northern Ireland boss apologises for saying 'women are more emotional than men'

Northern Ireland boss Kenny Shiels apologises for saying "women are more emotional than men" when discussing his side's 5-0 defeat by England.

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Fantastic Beasts 3: Gay dialogue removed from film for Chinese audiences

Warner Bros agreed to the request for changes but have said the "spirit of the film remains".

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What have England learnt in Women's World Cup qualifying?

Having played their final competitive fixtures before the home Euros, what shape are England in and what have they learnt?

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2+2 talks: How India and US agreed to differ on Ukraine war

The countries showed willingness to understand their differing stands on Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Ukraine war in maps: Tracking the Russian invasion

After withdrawing troops from the north of Ukraine, Russian shifts its focus to capturing more territory in the east.

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'He was a charmer' - friend of Sir David Amess pays tribute

Reverend Steve Tinning pays tribute to the Southend West MP murdered last year.

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Golf: Blind players tee up for Droitwich matchplay challenge

Players are hoping more volunteers can be found to become on-course guides.

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Imran Ahmad Khan: What happens when an MP is convicted?

A jail sentence doesn't necessarily mean an MP will lose their job - so what has to happen first?

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Sir David Amess: How MP's killer was a textbook radicalisation

Ali Harbi Ali - convicted of the murder of Sir David Amess - is a textbook study of radicalisation.

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Grenfell Tower inquiry: Lord Pickles apologises for death toll error

Lord Pickles says the Hillsborough disaster had been on his mind when he "misspoke".

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Priority for fresh goods at Dover not realistic, minister says

Hauliers have warned fresh produce is losing quality and value due to long queues at the port.

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Zelensky asked if he'll give Russia any part of Ukraine

Ukraine's president tells CBS' 60 Minutes he isn't ready to give away his country in return for peace.

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A result we have to live with - Klopp

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says his side's 2-2 draw with Manchester City is "a great game and a result which we have to live with".

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Liverpool hold Man City in thrilling draw

Premier League's top two play out pulsating draw at Etihad Stadium to keep the title race on a knife edge.

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Australian Grand Prix: 'Controlled' Charles Leclerc lives up to potential as title rivals flounder

Charles Leclerc is looking every inch a world champion-in-waiting after his second win of 2022, so what can Red Bull and Mercedes do to catch him?

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Machete-wielding man slashes police officer in Forest Gate

The injured officer was taken to hospital but his condition is not life-threatening, the Met said.

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Clermont 10-29 Leicester: Tigers claim famous win in central France

Leicester claim a gutsy first-leg win away at three-time runners-up Clermont Auvergne to take a stride towards the Champions Cup last eight.

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Wrexham FC: Ryan Reynolds to help ex-player see Wembley game

Wrexham FC's Hollywood owner pledges to get 72-year-old club legend with dementia to FA Trophy Final.

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Ukraine war: The foreign fighters supporting the Ukrainian army

A former British Army soldier is among the international volunteers supporting the Ukrainian war effort.

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P&O Ferries: Larne-Cairnryan passenger service facing delay

The European Causeway vessel is suspended for "tourist travel" until Thursday 14 April, P&O tweets.

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Waley-Cohen wins Grand National in last ride

Noble Yeats wins the Grand National at Aintree to give amateur jockey Sam Waley-Cohen a fairytale farewell in his final ride.

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Ukraine: Boris Johnson travels to Kyiv for Zelensky talks

The prime minister's visit was a "show of solidarity" with the Ukrainian people, Downing Street says.

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Extinction Rebellion disrupts London's West End

Climate change activists say they will block more roads than ever before and protest all week.

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We The Curious in Bristol evacuated due to fire

Roads near We The Curious in the centre of Bristol have been closed as fire crews battle the blaze.

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Nigel Adams: Selby and Ainsty MP to stand down at election

Nigel Adams, who represents Selby and Ainsty, said he wanted to focus on other interests.

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France election: Voters prepare to cast ballot in presidential poll

Campaigning has ended ahead of the first round of voting which takes place on Sunday.

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French election: Far-right Le Pen closes in on Macron ahead of vote

Emmanuel Macron is now looking over his shoulder before the first round of the presidential race.

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'Mariupol is a graveyard': Evacuees recount terror of Russian assault

Survivors from the besieged city say they wondered at times if the rest of Ukraine had fallen.

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French winemakers fan flames to save 2022 crop

Sudden and sharp frosts in France this week are threatening this year's vintage.

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Sri Lanka fuel crisis: Only God can help us now

Millions are having to endure daily power cuts and queue for hours to get basics like cooking gas and diesel.

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World Press Photo Contest 2022: Global winners revealed

Commemoration to children who died at an indigenous school in Canada captured in 'searing image'.

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Doctor Who: 'The monsters fired my creative brain up'

Colin Howard, who created classic Doctor Who artwork, reflects on his work and coping with MS.

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Snoop Dogg: Sexual assault claim against US rapper dropped

The US rapper had denied sexually assaulting a woman after a concert in 2013.

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Hitachi train cracks report calls for standards review

Hitachi Class 800 and 385 series trains were temporarily taken out of service in May 2021.

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Ukraine War: 'Russian soldiers held us as human shields'

Villagers say 150 people were rounded up to protect Russians as the Ukrainian forces advanced.

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Video appears to show killing of captive Russian soldier

A video has emerged which purports to show Ukrainian forces shooting a captive Russian soldier.

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David McKee: Mr Benn author dies aged 87

The writer and illustrator was also known for creating Elmer the Patchwork Elephant.

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Shanghai: Residents 'running out of food' in Covid lockdown

Some living in China's biggest city say they're struggling to get supplies weeks into lockdown.

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Ed Sheeran, Adele and Inflo up for IvorNovello awards

The prestigious songwriting awards also see nominations for Dave, Raye and Pink Pantheress.

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Looe sand drawing remembers Falklands War veterans

The drawing was commissioned to remember veterans on the 40th anniversary of the war.

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Manchester Arena: Man admits vandalising bomb victims memorial

Anwar Hosseni caused damage worth £10,000 to the memorial for those killed in the Manchester attack.

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Can Arslan: Victim's family criticises 'toothless' police response

Matthew Boorman's family say mistakes were made by the authorities that must never be repeated.

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Isle of Wight: Council's electric vehicle chargers hacked to show porn site

Isle of Wight Council says staff are covering up the "inappropriate" website showing on the screen.

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Mungo Man: 42,000-year-old Aboriginal remains to be reburied

The remains of Aboriginal people will be reburied in unknown locations, but some argue the decision making process was flawed.

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'Hero' Richard Woodcock sacrificed life to save boy in Milton Keynes

Richard Woodcock had gone to help a two-year-old neighbour who was in trouble, an inquest hears.

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Cardi B wins order forcing YouTuber to remove defamatory videos

A judge has ordered Latasha Kebe, known as Tasha K, to to delete and never repost defamatory videos.

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EU eyes sanctions on Russian energy after alleged atrocities

Revelations of atrocities have added impetus to calls for further measures targeting Russian energy.

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Rare Sumatran rhino gives birth after eight miscarriages

The critically endangered Sumatran rhino gave birth to a female calf in an Indonesian sanctuary.

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Ukrainian boy building Lego again thanks to 'non-stop' donations

Lego enthusiast Andrey Sigorov, 11, was forced to leave his collection behind when he came to Ireland.

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Shanghai Covid lockdown extended to entire city

China's financial hub is now subject to indefinite restrictions after Covid cases hit a new high.

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Kinder Surprise eggs recalled over salmonella link

Food Standards Agency says 57 cases have been found, 77% of them in children aged five or younger.

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Ukraine war: Ukraine investigates alleged execution of civilians by Russians

Bucha, Irpin and more - this is where civilians' bodies have been found scattered around as Russian troops pulled out.

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Boris Johnson given wrong information on lockdown parties, says Jacob Rees-Mogg

The minister says Boris Johnson had not deliberately attempted to mislead on whether lockdown rules were broken.

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Ukraine war in maps: Tracking the Russian invasion

Counter-attacks by Ukrainian forces are successfully regaining territory as Russian forces refocus efforts on the east of the country.

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Gynaecology waits soar by 60% during pandemic

Waiting lists for gynaecological conditions have risen more sharply than any other specialty.

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North Devon first in UK to become World Surfing Reserve

North Devon is named a World Surfing Reserve alongside Malibu and Santa Cruz in California.

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Prison: Locking up women does not work, charity warns

Safer Wales says prison splits families and leaves women vulnerable to domestic abuse.

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Zelensky spokesman describes heartbreaking scenes in Ukraine

A spokesman for Ukraine's President Zelensky describes the discovery of mass graves.

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Search resumes for plane missing over the Channel

The aircraft was carrying two people and vanished after taking off from Wellesbourne, Warwickshire.

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Prince Andrew returned from Falklands War 'a changed man,' he says in deleted post

The prince recalled his Falklands War experience in a now deleted post on his ex-wife’s Instagram account.

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Pakistan calls early election amid move to remove PM Imran Khan

Imran Khan says the US is leading a conspiracy to remove him because of foreign policy decisions.

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Dover cross-Channel ferries face further disruption

Operator DFDS says it ran services through the night to try and clear the backlog.

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'Appalling' spate of arson attacks damages up to 40 vehicles

Dozens of vehicles were set alight at separate locations around Bristol overnight.

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Ukraine war: Polish doctor saves family's sight after bombing

The mother of five-year-old twin boys describes how she tried to protect as their house was bombed.

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Plane crashes into block of flats near Bicester

An eye witness describes seeing the pilot's parachute opening, before the aircraft nose-dived.

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Essex Police make 83 arrests as oil terminals blocked

Climate change protesters prevent road access and reveal an underground network of tunnels.

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Hargeisa fire: Inferno devastates market in Somaliland's capital

Hundreds of businesses are destroyed in the main market of Hargeisa in an overnight blaze.

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Sri Lanka imposes curfew amid food, fuel and power shortage protests

A state of emergency is in force as protests over food, fuel and power shortages sweep the nation.

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Sarah Palin announces US Congress bid

The fiery former vice presidential candidate wants to represent Alaska in the House of Representatives.

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Cressida Dick: Met police chief announces leaving date

Dame Cressida says "it has been a tremendous honour to serve the people of London and the UK".

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Prince Charles gets chivalrous on Eastenders set

Eastenders' Letitia Dean, who plays Sharon, is kept warm by a chivalrous Prince Charles on Albert Square.

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Charles and Camilla visit Eastenders set

The royal couple met cast from the show who had finished filming a Platinum Jubilee special.

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Cricket World Cup: England-Australia final to be shown free to air on Sunday

England's Women's World Cup final against Australia on Sunday will be made available on free to air by Sky Sports with commentary on BBC Radio 5 live.

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Bruce Willis: Razzies cancel 'worst performance' award over health issues

Razzie organisers said it was "not appropriate" after the announcement about actor's health issues.

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Gerard Depardieu: Kremlin responds to actor's Putin criticism

The French-born actor had accused the Russian president of "crazy, unacceptable excesses" in Ukraine.

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National Lottery: Camelot launches legal challenge over licence loss

It says the decision to award the National Lottery licence to another operator is "badly wrong".

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Sheffield Leadmill will remain a music venue, landlord pledges

Bosses at the famous Sheffield venue said on Thursday they had been served with an eviction notice.

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