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‘Protected for another century’: experts lift 15-tonne foremast from HMS Victory

In latest stage of £42m restoration project, 30-strong team removed mast from Nelson’s Battle of Trafalgar flagshipThere is only one correct way to extricate a 15-tonne wrought iron mast from one of the world’s most famous and beloved warships – very slowly, and with extreme care.Which is precisely...

Steven Morris 3 months ago

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NZ axes plan for WW2 sex slaves statue after Japan protest

Tokyo had warned that installing the structure in Auckland could jeopardise diplomatic relations.

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NI to be first part of UK to offer free sign language classes for deaf children

The bill will put a duty on Stormont to provide free classes for deaf people under-25 and their close families, guardians, and carers.

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Antiquities dealer who exposed British Museum thefts dies aged 61

Dr Ittai Gradel made global headlines after exposing the thefts of many artefacts from the British Museum.

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Antiquities dealer who exposed British Museum thefts dies aged 61

Dr Ittai Gradel made global headlines after exposing the thefts of many artefacts from the British Museum.

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The man who exposed hundreds of British Museum thefts - but didn't live to see justice

Dr Ittai Gradel made global headlines after exposing the thefts of many artefacts from the British Museum.

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Trial starts for Austrian accused of plotting attack on Taylor Swift concert

Prosecutors say the man, 21-year-old Beran A, received training from members of jihadist group Islamic State on how to handle explosives.

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BP profits more than double as Iran war sends oil prices higher

The energy giant said it had seen an "exceptional" performance at its oil trading business.

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'Some form' of social media restrictions for under-16s, minister promises

Education Minister Olivia Bailey says the government will introduce “age or functionality restrictions”.

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UK and US always find ways to come together, King Charles to tell Congress

Monarch to allude to recent strains in special relationship in speech to both houses during four-day state visitKing Charles is expected to allude to recent strains between the UK and US in a rare address by a monarch to the US Congress as he will underline that “time and again our two countries hav...

Jamie Grierson 3 months ago

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BP profits more than double as oil and gas prices soar in Iran war

Energy company hails ‘exceptional’ contribution of oil trading operations as profits hit $3.2bn in the first quarterBusiness live – latest updatesBP’s quarterly profits have more than doubled after a jump in oil and gas prices linked to the conflict in the Middle East.The energy company said on Tues...

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After blows to his anti-protest laws, Minns considers retreat from ‘globalise the intifada’ ban

The NSW premier, who was unequivocal in the wake of the Bondi terror attack, has now linked the fate of his state’s laws with those of the Queensland legal challengeFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe New South Wales p...

Penry Buckley 3 months ago

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Rebel Wilson says claims she bullied women on her film are 'absolute nonsense'

Rebel Wilson is being sued for defamation over Instagram posts she made about the star of her film The Deb.

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Taking power in Mali might be a stretch but insurgents can force hand of weakened regime

Coordinated attack by JNIM and the Tuareg minority inflicted significant casualties on government forces and Russian auxiliariesWhen al-Qaida-affiliated Islamic militants launched a series of attacks on military bases and raids into major towns in Mali and neighbouring Burkina Faso last summer, obse...

Jason Burke International security correspondent 3 months ago

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Lebanon accuses Israel of committing ‘ecocide’ in country since 2023

Claim by environment minister opens new report into profound ecological damage allegedly done by IDF forces Lebanon’s minister for the environment has accused Israel’s military of committing “an act of ecocide” in the foreword to a report detailing the harm done to the country’s natural resources d...

Damien Gayle 3 months ago

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Calls for ‘student premium’ to support disadvantaged young people after GCSEs

Social mobility groups say post-16 funding gap risks young people falling out of education, work and trainingA coalition of 14 social mobility organisations is urging the government to fund a “student premium” to support disadvantaged young people post-16 and prevent them from “falling through the c...

Sally Weale Education correspondent 3 months ago

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Will rule changes make noticeable difference in Miami? F1 Q&A

BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the Miami Grand Prix.

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Tuesday briefing: Can a deeply divided UK agree on an assisted dying bill?

In today’s newsletter: As campaigners and critics reckon with the bill’s failure, the debate reveals a country struggling​ to support ​vulnerable people ​and those living with terminal illnessGood morning. Last week the terminally ill adults (end of life) bill in England and Wales fell at the final...

Martin Belam 3 months ago

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The tactical fluidity that makes PSG so impressive

Despite boasting squads that have included the likes of Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe, it is the current Paris St-Germain side that is playing the club's most impressive football.

3 months ago

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I'm proud to have come last at the London Marathon

Clair Martin says she wanted to raise money for the Samaritans, who she credits with saving her life.

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I'm proud to have come last at the London Marathon

Clair Martin says she wanted to raise money for the Samaritans, who she credits with saving her life.

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Trump fires independent board overseeing National Science Foundation

Positions ‘terminated, effective immediately’, says email to scientists sent on president’s behalf, in move labelled ‘dangerous attack’ on US innovationThe Trump administration has fired members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation (NSF).Members of the National Scien...

Associated Press 3 months ago

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'My husband finally got full-time care – he died a week later'

Kirsty Parsons shares details of her battle to secure adult social care support for her husband.

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Welsh party leaders gear up for live debate ahead of tightly contested Senedd election

Leaders will be looking to sell themselves - but live TV debates are not without their peril.

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