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Wave of Russian missiles hit Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities
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Loud explosions heard in capital and strikes reported in Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia and Cherkasy * Rus…
Richard Branson refuses Singapore invitation to debate death penalty
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UK entrepreneur turns down live TV debate ands says government should instead engage with local act…
The town where Brexit died, but hope survives - video
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As Rishi Sunak's new government warns of "tough decisions" and fear spreads of new au…
Mapping Iran’s unrest: how Mahsa Amini’s death led to nationwide protests
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Interactive map shows spread of demonstrations over five weeks after woman’s death in custody Iran…
‘There’s only one way to deal with a rat – put it down’: the undercover officer who infiltrated Liverpool’s gangs
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Having spent more than a year working covertly to target serious criminals involved in drug smuggli…
The Wonder review – a haunting period drama of faith and reason
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Florence Pugh stars as a nurse called in to verify a miracle in Sebastián Lelio’s powerful story se…
The pilots flying passengers across US state lines for abortions
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Hundreds of pilots across the US have been volunteering the use of their small planes to fly people…
Prodigy Jake Jarman ready to take on world’s best gymnasts in Liverpool
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World Gymnastics Championships allows the 20-year-old to showcase skills that are wowing his Great …
Ready for lift-off: first space launch from British soil poised to make history
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In a boost to a fledgling industry, UK-built mini-satellites will soon be able to begin their journ…
Mercedes and Ferrari left fuming over punishment for Red Bull budget breach
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* Rivals reject Horner’s claim FIA penalties are ‘draconian’ * Max Verstappen claims pole position…
Wrexham striker who put boot in to Tories may have scored a costly own goal | Barry Glendenning
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A share of £18m in government funding may have influenced club’s reaction to Paul Mullin’s anti-Con…
Why solid perfumes are the perfect travelling companion | Sali Hughes
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With affordable refills to go with beautiful fragrances, these swish compacts are ideal when you’re…
Finance, property and mining: the money behind Sunak’s £460,000 leadership bid
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Multimillionaire flew on private plane and received more donations than any rivals, including Liz T…
Kanye West: no American icon has self-destructed so spectacularly | Andrew Lawrence
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The rapper and fashion designer had it all – wealth, power, status, autonomy. But in the end it was…
Royal Navy chief orders inquiry into ‘abhorrent’ allegations of bullying and sexual harassment
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Whistleblowers allege abuse suffered by female recruits included compilation of a ‘crush depth rape…
Sun Ra Arkestra: Living Sky review | John Fordham's jazz album of the month
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(Omni Sound) The 98-year-old Arkestra vet Allen keeps the Ra flame burning with tranquil, semi-fre…
Lost John Steinbeck essay about American democracy published
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How About McCarthyism? was originally published in France in 1954 and its warning of ‘the taking of…
Chess: Hans Niemann chosen to lead USA at World Team Championship
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The 19-year-old will play at Jerusalem in his first event since he launched his $100m lawsuit again…
‘Music is our way of coping with life’: the Mary Wallopers on bringing booze, sex and politics back to folk
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On a pub crawl in County Louth the generation-bridging band, who made a name for themselves during …
War hero or war criminal? Australia’s defamation trial of the century – podcast
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Ben Roberts-Smith, Australia’s most decorated living soldier, is seeking to defend his reputation a…
Lloyds bank profits plunge by 26% as lender prepares for bad loans
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Larger-than-forecast drop to £1.5bn in third quarter came despite rising interest rates Profits at…
Fantastic plastic: is there a future for the wonder material?
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A Dundee exhibition traces the strange history of plastic from imitation ivory billiard balls to po…
Captains switch sides as Australia meet Italy at Rugby League World Cup
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James Tedesco has swapped Italy for Australia, while his former teammate Nathan Brown has moved the…
A new consensus? Change in the air as concussion conference kicks off | Andy Bull
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Much is at stake as the sixth International Consensus Conference on Concussion in Sport gets under …
Before-and-after satellite imagery will track Ukraine cultural damage, UN says
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The project has already found damage at 200 sites and will assess the impact of Russia’s war on arc…
New Zealand court quashes child sexual abuse conviction in landmark ruling
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Case of Peter Ellis marks first time a court in the country has overturned a conviction posthumousl…
Pink diamond expected to fetch more than £20m at Hong Kong auction
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Williamson Pink Star is second largest ‘fancy vivid pink’ diamond to ever appear at auction The se…
Victor Wembanyama: the 7ft 4in ‘once-in-a-millennium’ prodigy coming to the NBA
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The French teenager has an 8ft wingspan and can shoot like a point guard. And he will be testing hi…
There is now a way for the UK to rebuild its bridges with the EU – Labour should take the lead | Lorenzo Marsili
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A new community created as a counter to Russian aggression could help to bring EU countries closer …
At least 16 women dead after boat capsizes off Lesbos
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The disaster involving migrants in waters off Greece follows another near Kythira in which 15 are s…
Funtime Lions to Saints surge: which current losing teams will make the NFL playoffs?
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Plenty of teams have got off to horrible starts but there is still time to recover. We look at how …
‘The mountains protect us’: safeguards sought for Philippines’ Sierra Madre shield against typhoons
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Kaliwa dam project in the Sierra Madre would be disastrous for main island’s storm defences as well…
I’m a 25-year-old virgin. How can I start a relationship when I don’t even know how to flirt?
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People tell me I’ll find someone eventually, but I’ve been looking for 10 years – and the women I a…
Elderly bear brunt of Hurricane Ian as Sunshine state retirement turns sour
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The devastating storm hit Florida’s high population of seniors hard and some are now reconsidering …
Rightwing thinktanks run this government. But first, they had to capture the BBC | George Monbiot
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Why are representatives of these shadily funded groups treated as impartial observers on flagship n…
Which players have won the most caps against the same opposition? | The Knowledge
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Plus: more managers in music videos; the fourth tier’s record fee; double-barrelled surnames; and k…
South Korea apologises after missile fired in response to North Korea test crashes
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Live-fire drill with the US supposed to be a show of strength, but ended in embarrassment and cause…
Emmanuel Macron’s top adviser charged with conflict of interest
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French president’s ‘right-hand man’ allegedly failed to reveal family ties to public investment age…
Nottingham Forest consider BenÃtez move with Cooper job in extreme doubt
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* Five straight defeats for Forest under manager Steve Cooper * Sean Dyche another potential optio…
Hope amid climate chaos: ‘We are in a race between Armageddon and awesome’
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Renewables, decarbonisation, activism, cooperation … The challenge is immense, but the situation is…
We are at a crossroads in history: Africa can and must be a leader in clean energy | William Ruto
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Several African leaders at last month’s UN general assembly left dismayed after their calls for act…
Matthew Stafford – and protestor – mauled as 49ers beat Los Angeles Rams
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* Los Angeles Rams 9–24 San Francisco 49ers * Niners sack Rams quarterback seven times * Bobby Wa…
Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action
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Erik ten Hag’s derby selection backfires while Mikel Arteta appears to be building something specia…
Emerging talent in photojournalism – in pictures
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Canon’s student development programme was established as an incubator for young creatives, offering…
‘Unprecedented’ bird flu epidemic sees almost 50m birds culled across Europe
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Poultry farmers from Arctic to Portugal reported 2,500 outbreaks in past year, with migrating birds…
MCC clutching its pearls over moribund Eton v Harrow and Varsity matches | Emma John
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The argument over whether to keep hosting the fixtures reflects a fear of change, social progress a…
‘My teenage years were stolen’: Iranians on their hopes for change
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Iranians studying abroad are gleaning what they can from family at home amid a brutal crackdown on …
Lucy By the Sea by Elizabeth Strout review – Lucy Barton: the Covid years
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Set against the backdrop of the pandemic, the Booker-shortlisted author’s monumental new novel is h…
Mousse lessons for a bittersweet milestone
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Children grow up but they still know what they want for pudding Some of you, like me, will have ta…