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IDF ‘launches strikes’ on Rafah after ordering 100,000 to leave

Refugees said Israel launched airstrikes on parts of Rafah after military issued evacuation order to thousands

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Tories may not win election, Rishi Sunak admits

Sunak spinning hopes of a hung parliament won’t work this time

<p>Russian President Vladimir Putin and Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi smile as they stand near a huge fire in a wildlife preserve and recreation area near a residence of Zavidovo, north-west of Moscow in February, 2003</p>

Europe

Putin cut out heart of deer and gave it to Berlusconi on hunting trip

<p>Lando Norris wins his first grand prix after 110 races and 15 podiums </p>

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The Norris gamble that inspired brilliant first F1 win

<p>Fire and smoke rise from Kerch Bridge after it was attacked by Ukraine </p>

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Satellite images show Russia no longer using Crimean bridge for Ukraine war

<p>Spacey outside court in July last year after being cleared of sexual assault</p>

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How Kevin Spacey went from being one of world’s biggest actors to Hollywood pariah

Spacey denies new ‘groping’ allegations made in documentary

Some areas may be having their wettest ever February although this month is unlikely to set a new rainfall record for the whole of the UK, the Met Office said (Gareth Fuller/PA)

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Met Office issues new warnings for thunderstorms on washout bank holiday Monday

<p>John Swinney made his first speech as new SNP leader in Glasgow on Monday (Jane Barlow/PA)</p>

UK Politics

John Swinney becomes SNP leader and Scottish first minister in waiting

<p>It can be hard to predict what direction the cultural zeigeist will go in next</p>

Fashion

Shed chic, swampcore and chefs: The spring trends to know about now

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Crime

BA flight from Bermuda to London evacuatedafter ‘bomb threat’

<p>Euro stars: (from left) Doja Cat, Dave Grohl, Janelle Monáe, Lana Del Rey, and Raye </p>

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The 14 best music festivals in Europe, from Nos Alive to Montreux Jazz

<p>Faron Paul in his office, wearing the stab-proof vest he wears for knife pick ups </p>

Crime

Meet the campaigner stabbed 18 times who is taking knives off London streets

Crime

Meet the campaigner stabbed 18 times who is taking knives off London streets

LiveBoxing

Inoue vs Nery LIVE: Results and reaction after dramatic fight in Tokyo

<p>Kyren Wilson was delighted to win the last frame of the night</p>

Snooker

Wilson leads Jones in World Championship final after black ball drama

<p>Lando Norris claimed his first win in Formula 1 in Miami amid jubilant scenes </p>

F1

Lando Norris wins Miami Grand Prix to claim brilliant first F1 win

<p>A truck leaves the inland border facility at Sevington, near Ashford, Kent </p>

UK Politics

New Brexit border checks chaos ‘masked’ by bank holiday weekend

UK Politics

New Brexit border checks chaos ‘masked’ by bank holiday weekend

News & Advice

Qantas agrees to £63m payout over ‘ghost flights’

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Does TV need to be as exhausting and gloomy as The Responder?

<p>Breakthrough moment: Tunnelers from France and England met in 1990</p>

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Channel Tunnel: 30 years of not delivering continental connectivity

May rail strikes 2024: How will train driver walk-out hit passengers?

News & Advice

Channel Tunnel: 30 years of not delivering continental connectivity

Train Talk: Promises of UK-Europe links were broken, but could still be made good

May rail strikes 2024: How will train driver walk-out hit passengers?

<p>Police were called to reports of a fight on Corfield Street</p>

Crime

Murder probe as man stabbed to death after fight in Tower Hamlets

<p>Bernard Hill as King Theoden in The Lord of the Rings</p>

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Lord of the Rings castmates pay tribute to Bernard Hill

UK Politics

Trade union leaders warn Starmer ‘don’t take our vote for granted’

<p>“More needs to be done to make these products less accessible for everyone, consumers and retailers alike,” one campaigner said</p>

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eBay vendor jailed over lucrative skin bleaching cream scam

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eBay vendor jailed over lucrative skin bleaching cream scam

<p>Police in Northern Ireland have launched an investigation into the attack (Niall Carson/PA)</p>

Crime

Man found with hands nailed to a fence in ‘sinister attack’

<p>Drivers will be subjected to London’s ultra low emission zone (Ulez) rules if they move off official diversion routes during this weekend’s M25 closure (Lucy North/PA)</p>

Voices

Older people should stop moaning about Ulez – it’s what Gen Z want

<p>Oleg, 65, died in Kyiv, with his family saying he suffered awful treatement in Russian-occuplied territory</p>

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Used as human shields and starved: Horrors people with disabilities face in Putin’s war

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Used as human shields and starved: Horrors people with disabilities face in Putin’s war

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Emily Blunt says kissing some actors made her ‘want to throw up’

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Jar Jar Binks actor speaks out on abuse after Phantom Menace as Star Wars prequel returns to cinemas

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The Norris gamble that inspired brilliant first F1 win

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I’m a midwife – here’s why I posed for shocking and risqué photos

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I’m a midwife – here’s why I posed for shocking and risqué photos

<p>Social media can be a tool for women to warn others about bad relationship behaviour</p>

Lifestyle

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Baby Reindeer’s ‘true’ story is getting more complicated by the day

Richard Gadd’s stalker drama continues to dominate the Netflix charts, and the armchair detectives are out in full force. But with rumours that the ‘real Martha’ is poised to give her side of the story, Adam White asks, should there have been a better duty of care?

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Baby Reindeer’s ‘true’ story is getting more complicated by the day

Richard Gadd’s stalker drama continues to dominate the Netflix charts, and the armchair detectives are out in full force. But with rumours that the ‘real Martha’ is poised to give her side of the story, Adam White asks, should there have been a better duty of care?

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<p>Officers arrest a protestor who participated in an demonstration at the Columbia University campus</p>

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Seven crowd-pleasing spring recipes for a fabulous bank holiday feast

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Russia is plotting attacks across Europe – and they’re getting worse

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Experts say London needs to adapt for a ‘new reality’

<p>Afghans walk around a downtown currency exchange market in Kabul, Afghanistan, Monday, April 22</p>

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The Taliban put Afghanistan’s economy into a tailspin

<p>Workers set up a barricade near the Lawson convenience store, background, Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Fujikawaguchiko </p>

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Japanese town fed up with tourists builds wall to block famous view

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Lidl plans hundreds of new supermarkets across Britain – here’s where

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Dannii Minogue on the moment she broke: ‘I wanted to stand up and run’

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Ben Schwartz: ‘I haven’t seen a shred of darkness in Jim Carrey’

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Repair Shop’s Jay Blades: ‘I’ve had sleepovers at the King’s house’

<p>Hay Festival 2024 runs from 23 May to 2 June</p>

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The new voices and hidden gems of Hay Festival 2024

Lifestyle

How the internet is helping women to ‘out’ toxic men

<p>Teachers are quitting in record numbers </p>

Lifestyle

The mental health crisis crushing British teachers

<p>‘While I want to support sustainable fashion, I don’t think you made it clear that it would be six weeks plus before it arrived’ </p>

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Is ethical fashion too slow – or am I just being impatient?

<p>The app promises to placate ‘angry girlfriends’ </p>

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The sexist AI app that shows just how bad dating is right now

<p>Kris Hallenga, CoppaFeel! founder, attends the Women of the Year Awards in 2015 </p>

Lifestyle

CoppaFeel! founder Kristin Hallenga dies aged 38

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CoppaFeel! founder Kristin Hallenga dies aged 38

Campaigner was responsible for getting cancer education included into the school cirriculum

<p>Prince Harry is set to visit the UK for the first time since his sister-in-law Kate’s cancer diagnosis </p>

Royal Family News

Harry to return to UK for first time since Kate’s cancer diagnosis

Health & Families

Strictly judge Shirley Ballas details ‘emotional’ breast cancer scare

Health & Families

Too Hot to Handle star Harry Jowsey reveals skin cancer diagnosis

Lifestyle

One Tree Hill star Sophia Bush comes out as queer after divorce

Lifestyle

One Tree Hill star Sophia Bush comes out as queer after divorce

Lifestyle

Charlotte Church admits she’s no longer a millionaire

Lifestyle

Alex Scott shares how she overcame racist and sexist online trolls

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Hyrox vs CrossFit: Which is the best workout?

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15 best probiotics to help improve gut health

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Best dehumidifiers to help tackle damp and mould at home

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Kitchen Appliances

17 best air fryers for cooking low-fat, fast and delicious dinners

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17 best air fryers for cooking low-fat, fast and delicious dinners

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Best exercise bikes 2024, tried and tested

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Best home gym equipment 2024, tried and tested

<p>Whether you’re looking for a bed for back pain or side sleeping, our guide is on hand to help </p>

Mattresses

Best mattress 2024: 11 tried and tested mattresses

Searching for the best mattress? Our experts have tried and tested the top options for back, side and front sleepers from the likes of Simba, Emma, Dormeo and more

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Top cheap mattress deals in the sales, from double to king size

<p>We took these to bed during a heatwave and winter nights, too </p>

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14 best mattress toppers 2024, tried and tested

<p>There could be a new capture button for spatial videos </p>

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iPhone 16: All the rumours to know

Apple’s new flagship smartphone could be filled with new AI smarts

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iPhone 16: All the rumours to know

Apple’s new flagship smartphone could be filled with new AI smarts

<p>From Charlotte Tilbury and Dior to Trinny London and more, we put a wide range of brands to the test </p>

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12 best foundations for mature skin that deliver on radiance

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Best electric toothbrushes 2024

<p>Not one of these suncreams, sprays and sticks allowed our tester to burn </p>

Skincare

16 best sunscreens for your face that offer non-greasy SPF protection

Skincare

16 best sunscreens for your face that offer non-greasy SPF protection

<p>Side sleepers should plump for a thicker pillow, while lower options are better for those who sleep on their back </p>

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Best pillows 2024, tested for all types of sleepers and neck pain

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Best collagen supplement 2024, as recommended by experts

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Wilson leads Jones in World Championship final after black ball drama

<p>The Liverpool players are stunned by Harvey Elliott’s goal</p>

Football

If this was Liverpool’s last great game under Klopp, it told a story

<p>Stina Blackstenius’ late double snatched a dramatic victory for Arsenal </p>

Football

Man City stunned by late Arsenal goals in twist to WSL title race

<p>Harlequins fell short as Toulouse set up an encounter with Leinster later in May</p>

Rugby Union

Harlequins fightback falls short as Toulouse reach Champions Cup final

LiveBoxing

Inoue vs Nery LIVE: Results and reaction after dramatic fight in Tokyo

‘The Monster’ dispatched his Mexican rival in a thrilling fight in Tokyo, Japan to defend the undisputed super-bantamweight titles

Boxing

Canelo teaches Munguia harsh boxing lesson to leave one thing clear

<p>‘Bruno is a very good example for other players,’ says his Manchester United coach </p>

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Fernandes ‘happy’ at Man Utd as Ten Hag responds to transfer talk

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<p>The Myvatn series of lakes makes up part of the striking landscape of North Icelend </p>

Iceland

Iceland’s Diamond Circle: Why you should visit

Iceland’s otherworldly landscapes draw nearly two million tourists a year, but few travel to the lesser-known north of the country – Suzy Pope discovers you can see the highlights of this region in just 24 hours (although you’ll probably want to stay longer)

Iceland

Iceland’s Diamond Circle: Why you should visit

Iceland’s otherworldly landscapes draw nearly two million tourists a year, but few travel to the lesser-known north of the country – Suzy Pope discovers you can see the highlights of this region in just 24 hours (although you’ll probably want to stay longer)