Encanto director invites glasses 'hero' schoolgirl Lowri to Baftas

The 12-year-old wrote to Disney three years ago asking them to create a lead female character with glasses.

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A Russian woman considers leaving her country behind

As Western companies leave Russia, Moscow residents worry about the future.

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Olivier Awards: Eddie Redmayne's Cabaret leads nominations

A West End revival of the musical, starring Eddie Redmayne and Jessie Buckley, is up for 11 prizes.

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Endurance: 'Finest wooden shipwreck I've ever seen'

Marine archaeologist Mensun Bound describes the wreck of Sir Ernest Shackleton's sunken polar ship.

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Ukraine: First Lady Olena Zelenska condemns Russian 'mass murder'

Olena Zelenska issues an impassioned plea to world media, focusing on the plight of Ukraine's children.

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UK soldier AWOL amid fears he is heading to Ukraine

The 19-year-old left his Windsor barracks at the weekend, an Army source confirms to the BBC.

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Ukraine: The UK-bound refugees stuck at Calais

Hundreds of Ukrainian refugees trying to reach the UK are stuck at Calais unable to get visas.

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War in Ukraine: President Zelensky posts video from office in Kyiv

The Ukrainian president reveals his location in Kyiv in a new video shared on social media.

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Shell sorry and pledges to stop buying Russian oil

The energy giant says it will also close all its petrol stations in Russia and stop buying oil there.

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Ex-Commons Speaker John Bercow was a serial bully, says report

Watchdog says the ex-Speaker should not have a parliamentary pass but Mr Bercow says the inquiry was "amateurish".

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Glass Animals: UK band's hit Heat Waves sets new record to top US chart

The Oxford group's hit Heat Waves finally reaches number one after 59 weeks, the longest ever ascent.

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'World-first' heart-thymus transplant success for Easton

Doctors hope the pioneering procedure, believed to be a world first, marks a new chapter for transplant surgery.

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Ukraine conflict: UK charity appeal donations pass £100m

More than £1m an hour is donated in the four days since 15 aid agencies launched their appeal.

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Corrie Mckeague would binge-drink after friend's death - inquest

An inquest is being held after Corrie Mckeague vanished after a night out in Suffolk.

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Shane Warne: Australian cricket legend died from natural causes - police

Thai police say there's no sign of foul play in the cricketer's death while on holiday on Koh Samui.

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A small Ukrainian city becomes a waypoint for thousands on the move

At the central train station in Lviv, many thousands arrive after fleeing bombed out cities further east.

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How many refugees have fled Ukraine and where are they going?

The EU says up to four million people may try to escape the war in Ukraine.

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Shell defends 'difficult' decision to buy Russian crude oil

The oil giant confirmed it made a purchase of Russian crude oil on Friday but said it had "no alternative".

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Five ways the Ukraine war could push up prices

Prices for everyday items could go up at a time when the cost of living is already rising.

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Ukraine war: Investigate claim PM intervened to help Evgeny Lebedev get peerage, says Starmer

Sir Keir expresses concern over reports PM helped Evgeny Lebedev join the Lords amid security fears.

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Ukraine parts shortage hits Oxford mini production

Production at Plant Oxford is stopping until 18 March due a shortage of parts from Ukraine.

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'They thought he was too young for heart disease'

A mother whose son died from heart disease urges parents to know the signs and trust their instincts.

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War in Ukraine: Thousands of pro-Russia Serbs march in Belgrade

Flags and flares are paraded through the Serbian capital, as marchers show support for Moscow.

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Derriford Hospital: Plymouth woman 'blown over by helicopter' before death

Police continue to investigate the death of an 87-year-old woman at Derriford Hospital on Friday.

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War in Ukraine: Russian helicopter shot down by missile

The video, shared by Ukrainian armed forces, shows the helicopter being hit by a missile.

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Unvaccinated women in Scotland can resume IVF

The Scottish government paused treatment for patients who were not fully vaccinated in January.

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Clive and Valerie Warrington: Son charged with murdering parents in court

William Warrington has appeared before magistrates over the deaths of Clive and Valerie Warrington.

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Toxteth shooting: Man charged after girl shot at bus stop

An 18-year-old man is charged with attempted murder after a 15-year-old girl was shot on Tuesday.

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Ukraine war: Why Kherson and Mariupol are key to Russian success

There are both strategic and historical reasons why the offensive in southern Ukraine is vital for Russia.

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Nuclear plant: How dangerous was the attack and what is the risk in Ukraine?

Russia's invasion of Ukraine poses serious safety concerns at its nuclear power plants.

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Andy Murray back with Ivan Lendl who helped him win Wimbledon, US and Olympic titles

Ivan Lendl and Andy Murray are getting back together again, with the two due to start work in the United States next month.

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WATCH: Russian TV staff walk off set after final broadcast

Channel TV Rain stops operating after coming under pressure over its coverage of the war in Ukraine.

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Glastonbury 2022: Paul McCartney, Billie Eilish and Kendrick Lamar to headline

Sir Paul McCartney will top the bill on the Pyramid Stage, a week after his 80th birthday.

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RT: Russian-backed TV news channel disappears from UK screens

The TV news network disappears as a result of sanctions imposed by the European Union.

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In pictures: Ukraine donations pile high across the UK

Volunteers are working everywhere from salons to car parks - but some have been overwhelmed.

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Ukrainian mothers resort to giving birth in hospital basements

As Russia's invasion continues, Ukrainian hospitals are forced to move their maternity wards underground.

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Ukraine conflict: Reporter takes cover as blast lights up Kyiv's sky

Watch the moment a huge explosion happens just as Charlie D'Agata from CBS News finishes his report.

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OneWeb: UK satellite firm suspends use of Russian rockets

The board of London-based OneWeb, part-owned by the UK government, votes to stop using Soyuz rockets.

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Ukraine: Indian students living in fear of shelling in Kharkiv

A day after shelling killed an Indian student, his friends recount the horror of trying to escape Ukraine.

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Middlesbrough's Beating Heart art installation made permanent

The installation has returned to Middlesbrough's skyline after touring the country.

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Ukraine invasion: Are Russia's attacks war crimes?

As Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues, does what we’re witnessing amount to war crimes?

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Atherstone ball game returns for 822nd year after pandemic break

The traditional Shrove Tuesday game involves people competing on the streets for a leather ball.

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Southern rail: Driver killed by passing train after leaving cab

The train driver left his cab in a spot he wouldn't normally be expected to, investigators said.

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Ukraine conflict: How to help yourself, your kids, and others

Some practical ways to help yourself and others affected by the conflict.

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Nigerian student in Ukraine: 'They said black people should walk'

Nigerian student Jessica Orakpo tells the BBC about the racism she faced trying to flee Ukraine.

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Louis Tomlinson, Yungblud and Franz Ferdinand pull Russian tour dates

The One Direction star among those to postpone Moscow shows due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

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How many nuclear weapons does Russia have?

A look at Russia's nuclear arsenal and basic guide to nuclear weapons and their destructive power

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Ukrainian reporter's tearful question for UK PM

Boris Johnson is confronted by a visibly angry journalist who questions some of the sanctions on Russia.

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Southend: Prince Charles presents city status document

Southend becomes a city in memory of the area's former MP Sir David Amess.

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Ukraine: 'How much longer until this is over?'

Burning buildings and cars destroyed in Donetsk after the separatist-controlled city is shelled.

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