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Revealed: The incidents that almost triggered UK emergency alerts
The Southport riots, a falling Chinese rocket and parasitic water all almost caused the UK government to use its emergency alerts system.
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Pepsi and Diageo withdraw sponsorship of Wireless Festival after Kanye West booking
Pepsi and Diageo have withdrawn their sponsorship of Wireless Festival, which Kanye West is due to headline, after Sir Keir Starmer joined criticism of the event.
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Arizona: Hiker in critical condition after being stung 100 times by bees
A hiker has been airlifted to safety after being stung more than 100 times by bees on a mountain in Arizona.
Showbiz
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Pepsi and Diageo withdraw sponsorship of Wireless Festival after Kanye West booking
Pepsi and Diageo have withdrawn their sponsorship of Wireless Festival, which Kanye West is due to headline, after Sir Keir Starmer joined criticism of the event.
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Bryan Cranston on his new role - inspired by the complicated relationship with his father
Bryan Cranston says there's a lot of his father in his latest stage role, playing Joseph Keller, the patriarch of Arthur Miller's 1947 tragedy All My Sons.
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Judge dismisses Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims in lawsuit against Justin Baldoni
A US judge has dismissed Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims in her lawsuit against co-star Justin Baldoni.
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Jesy Nelson celebrates plans for rollout of SMA screenings for newborn babies
Jesy Nelson has spoken of her pride after it was announced screenings for spinal muscular atrophy will begin earlier than planned.
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BBC sacked Scott Mills 'after discovering alleged victim in police investigation was under 16'
Scott Mills was sacked by the BBC after bosses discovered the alleged victim in the police investigation into the DJ was under the age of 16, the broadcaster has reported.
UK News
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Two more people arrested on suspicion of murder after 14-year-old boy shot dead in London
Two more people have been arrested on suspicion of murder following the fatal shooting of a 14-year-old boy in southeast London.
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Revealed: The incidents that almost triggered UK emergency alerts
The Southport riots, a falling Chinese rocket and parasitic water all almost caused the UK government to use its emergency alerts system.
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UK weather: Battered coasts, wobbly planes and closed roads as Storm Dave sweeps through
Storm Dave has led to road closures and train disruption in the UK.
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Family of 13-year-old boy who died in Flitwick crash 'utterly devastated' - as man and woman charged
The family of a 13-year-old boy who died in a crash in Bedfordshire have said they are "utterly devastated".
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Pepsi and Diageo withdraw sponsorship of Wireless Festival after Kanye West booking
Pepsi and Diageo have withdrawn their sponsorship of Wireless Festival, which Kanye West is due to headline, after Sir Keir Starmer joined criticism of the event.
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William, Kate and children attend royal Easter service for first time since her cancer diagnosis
The Prince and Princess of Wales and their children have attended the Royal Family's traditional Easter service at Windsor for the first time since Kate was diagnosed with cancer.
World News
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Baby and mother among three killed after tree topples during Easter egg hunt in Germany
A 10-month-old girl has died along with two other people after a tree toppled during an Easter egg hunt in northern Germany, police say.
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Explosives found near pipeline supplying Russian gas to Hungary 'act of sabotage', says Viktor Orban
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has suggested explosives found near a pipeline supplying Russian gas to Hungary and Serbia was "an act of sabotage".
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German men could require military permission to leave country for more than three months
German men aged between 17 and 45 could have to get military approval if they want to leave the country for more than three months, according to recent changes to the law.
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At least eight dead after earthquake hits Afghanistan and Pakistan
At least eight people are dead, and a child injured, after a 5.9 magnitude earthquake hit parts of Afghanistan and Pakistan late on Friday.
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Eight Muslim-majority countries 'strongly condemn' Israel's new death penalty law
Eight Muslim-majority countries have "strongly condemned" a new Israeli law that makes death by hanging a default sentence for Palestinians convicted in military courts of deadly attacks.
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Head of Myanmar's ruling junta who led coup against Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi becomes president
The head of Myanmar's ruling military junta, who overthrew the previous government five years ago, has been elected president after winning a parliamentary vote.
Politics
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Revealed: The incidents that almost triggered UK emergency alerts
The Southport riots, a falling Chinese rocket and parasitic water all almost caused the UK government to use its emergency alerts system.
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Look to faith this Easter, says Starmer, during period of 'real anxiety'
This Easter is a time of "real anxiety", Sir Keir Starmer has said in his annual message - as he says faith can offer "reassurance".
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Speculation Miliband will approve drilling new oil and gas field 'unfounded' government says
Speculation that Energy Secretary Ed Miliband will approve the controversial Jackdaw oil and gas field is "unfounded", the minister's department said.
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How much economic damage is Trump doing?
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German men could require military permission to leave country for more than three months
German men aged between 17 and 45 could have to get military approval if they want to leave the country for more than three months, according to recent changes to the law.
Weird News
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Jonathan, the giant tortoise, the world's oldest living land animal 'is alive' after getting caught up in alleged crypto scam
A giant Seychelles tortoise, believed to be the world’s oldest living land animal, is alive and well after claims he had died turned out to be part of an alleged crypto scam.
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Money Problem: Was DWP wrong on reader's state pension claim?
Our Money blog team helps a reader every week with their consumer issue or financial dispute.
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Barbie event issues refunds after comparison with infamous Glasgow convention
The organiser of a Barbie event in Florida is issuing refunds after photos from attendees drew mockery on social media – and a very unflattering comparison.
Tech News
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Greek island of Crete is cloaked by Saharan dust storm - turning its blue skies blood red
The island of Crete, known for its blue skies, is seeing red - thanks to a cloud of Saharan dust.
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Jonathan, the giant tortoise, the world's oldest living land animal 'is alive' after getting caught up in alleged crypto scam
A giant Seychelles tortoise, believed to be the world’s oldest living land animal, is alive and well after claims he had died turned out to be part of an alleged crypto scam.
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Mother who lost sight after birth has vision restored following plasma donation
A mother left blind after the birth of her first child has had her sight restored following a plasma donation.
Videos
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Clear market uncertainty despite latest Trump attempt too soothe concerns
The latest attempt by Donald Trump to ease uncertainty over the US and Israel's war on Iran has only heightened investor concerns.
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German men could require military permission to leave country for more than three months
German men aged between 17 and 45 could have to get military approval if they want to leave the country for more than three months, according to recent changes to the law.
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M&S boss issues stark warning over worsening crime
Marks and Spencer's retail boss has warned crime is getting "more brazen, more organised and more aggressive" after a week plagued by antisocial behaviour.
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Judge dismisses Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims in lawsuit against Justin Baldoni
A US judge has dismissed Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims in her lawsuit against co-star Justin Baldoni.
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Revealed: The incidents that almost triggered UK emergency alerts
The Southport riots, a falling Chinese rocket and parasitic water all almost caused the UK government to use its emergency alerts system.
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Eight Muslim-majority countries 'strongly condemn' Israel's new death penalty law
Eight Muslim-majority countries have "strongly condemned" a new Israeli law which makes death by hanging a default sentence for Palestinians convicted in military courts of deadly attacks.
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