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Russian strikes on Kyiv kill at least 13 – Europe live

Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that at least 20 sites were attacked overnight, with ‘most of them ordinary residential buildings’EU’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas responded to the overnight attacks on Kyiv, saying she will propose further sanctions on Russia.“Words of condemnation alone will not stop...

Jakub Krupa 2 months ago

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Starmer to formally apologise to victims of forced adoptions

The practice saw thousands of babies taken from their mothers between 1949 and 1976.

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The Guardian · World

Over-40s with obesity have normal-BMI cholesterol and blood pressure levels, study finds

Success of statins and blood-pressure drugs hailed as researchers find some people with obesity were ‘better off’Many adults who are obese have “indistinguishable” cholesterol and blood pressure levels compared with those with a healthy weight, largely because of the use of statins, according to a s...

Press Association 2 months ago

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Madonna's Confessions II is finally here - but is it worth the 21-year wait?

The pop star's 15th album starts on the dancefloor, but ends with deep personal revelations.

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Highland masterpiece by Queen Victoria's favourite artist sells for £5.9m

Scene in Braemar, by Queen Victoria's favourite artist Sir Edwin Landseer, fetched five times the previous record for one of his works.

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Highland masterpiece by Queen Victoria's favourite artist sells for £5.9m

Scene in Braemar, by Queen Victoria's favourite artist Sir Edwin Landseer, fetched five times the previous record for one of his works.

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Will Britain's final four lift Wimbledon gloom?

In her first BBC Sport column at this year's Wimbledon, Naomi Broady analyses whether the last four Britons in the singles can further lift the gloom.

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I needed to use a food bank after graduating - now I want to end the stigma

Steven, who now runs his own therapy business, struggled to make ends meet after graduating.

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'My son won't wash the dishes - but he rescued a family from a fire'

Mohsin Qayyum and Mohammed Yusuf Iqbal were driving past house in Leeds when they spotted the fire.

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Woman given Met payout regrets reporting officer

A woman who received a payout from the Met Police says reporting a predatory officer was distressing.

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Watch: People smuggler tracked down and confronted by BBC

A convicted people smuggler is living in Leicestershire and seeking asylum while working illegally, the BBC can reveal.

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The Guardian · World

EU-approved pesticide found to have potential effects on brain development

New study on fluazinam’s neurotoxicity comes up with different findings from earlier report based on manufacturer’s dataResearchers who re-ran a crucial fungicide study on neurotoxicity have come up with significantly different findings, and campaigners argue that the substance should now be withdra...

Pippa Neill 2 months ago

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‘Exploratory and curious animals’: mysterious rise in orca sightings off Northumberland coast

Reasons for increase not clear but experts say it could be welcome sign marine ecosystem is becoming healthierThe Farne Islands off the Northumberland coast have long drawn fans of the natural world keen to catch sight of the resident guillemots and puffins.But as recently as last week, another much...

Hannah Al-Othman North of England correspondent 2 months ago

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England’s mayors should be given sweeping new powers, says devolution expert

Exclusive: Burnham-aligned thinktank calls for devolution of public services including social care, childcare and skillsMayors should be given power over a wide range of public services, including social care, childcare and skills, according to a paper written by one of the people helping shape Andy...

Kiran Stacey Policy editor 2 months ago

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Stephen Hough to lead relaunched Leeds piano competition

Free choice of repertoire and an increased upper age limit part of the changes in a competition that will emphasise individuality and imaginationThe Leeds International Piano Competition is to be relaunched under the artistic direction of Sir Stephen Hough. The pianist is leading significant reforms...

Imogen Tilden 2 months ago

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People smuggler convicted in France now seeking asylum in UK, BBC discovers

Once described as "the godfather" of French migrant camps, he has been working in a Leicestershire village.

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People smuggler convicted in France found by BBC living in UK and seeking asylum

Once described as "the godfather" of French migrant camps, he has been working in a Leicestershire village.

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'Two weeks after her death I got a call': Gaza patients face agonising delays for evacuation

An estimated 300 Palestinians referred for treatment abroad have died since the ceasefire began, according to Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry.

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'Two weeks after her death I got a call': Gaza patients face agonising delays for evacuation

An estimated 300 Palestinians referred for treatment abroad have died since the ceasefire began, according to Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry.

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'I spent $6,000 on a World Cup trip but was left stranded at the gate'

Hundreds of fans who bought World Cup tickets on resale site StubHub say they have had them cancelled at the last minute.

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'I spent $6,000 on a World Cup trip but was left stranded at the gate'

Hundreds of fans who bought World Cup tickets on resale site StubHub say they have had them cancelled at the last minute.

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'Beautiful and terrible' - the world's thoughts on America at 250

From Brazil to India to Egypt, the BBC asked people across the world what they think of America today.

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Russia launches deadly large-scale missile and drone strikes on Kyiv

Russia launched its biggest strikes on the city in weeks with children among the "significant number" of casualties, Ukrainian officials say.

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Watch: Couple scale Empire State Building, get engaged and are arrested

The two were atop the 1,454 ft (443m) building for at least ten minutes and displayed a large banner before climbing down.

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