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Serial thief who stole Kristi Noem's handbag sentenced to three years in prison

The former US Secretary of Homeland Security had her handbag - with $3,000 (£2,260) in cash inside - stolen at a restaurant last year.

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Nigeria's suspected coup plotters deny treason charges

Allegations of a coup plot first surfaced last year when an Independence Day parade was cancelled.

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Four arrested over suspected home insulation scheme fraud

The Serious Fraud Office raided homes and businesses over alleged conspiracy to defraud public money.

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Your pint could come with a surprising health benefit

Beer provides "substantial levels" of vitamin B6 into your diet, according to new research.

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Head coach Liam Rosenior sacked by Chelsea after three months in charge

Chelsea sack head coach Liam Rosenior after losing five consecutive Premier League matches without scoring for the first time since 1912.

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Moldovan oligarch jailed in $1bn 'theft of the century' case

Vlad Plahotniuc, once Moldova's richest man, was found guilty of partaking in a fraud which involved around 12% of the country's GDP.

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Moldovan oligarch jailed in $1bn 'theft of the century' case

Vlad Plahotniuc, once Moldova's richest man, was found guilty of partaking in a fraud which involved around 12% of the country's GDP.

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US and Iran in blockade standoff as Pakistan pushes for talks

The mood in the Strait of Hormuz remains combustible despite Trump's ceasefire extension.

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US and Iran in blockade standoff as Pakistan pushes for talks

The mood in the Strait of Hormuz remains combustible despite Trump's ceasefire extension.

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Billionaire backer sues Trump family's crypto firm over alleged extortion

Billionaire investor Justin Sun is suing the family's World Liberty crypto venture after spending $45m on its tokens.

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Black children eight times more likely to be strip searched by police, report says

A new report says while the number of strip searches has decreased, ethnic disparities in their use persist.

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Black children eight times more likely to be strip searched by police, report says

A new report says while the number of strip searches has decreased, ethnic disparities in their use persist.

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Will anyone turn up in Islamabad for peace talks?

The BBC's Azadeh Moshiri is in Islamabad, where preparations for the peace talks continue, despite no confirmed date.

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Chinook crash families say PM meeting is 'a significant step'

Families of those killed in a helicopter crash in 1994 have welcomed Sir Keir Starmer's agreement to meet them.

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Meet Herbie, the world's oldest living rabbit

Herbie the lionhead rabbit, from Dorking, has now reached 15 years and 246 days old.

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King awarded Blue Peter Green badge for environmental work

Charles received the badge at Dumfries House in East Ayrshire for his personal work in promoting nature and sustainability.

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Welsh NHS likely to miss waiting lists target ahead of crucial election

Figures to be published on Thursday will give voters a final look at the NHS' performance before election day.

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Lufthansa cuts 20,000 summer flights as fuel prices surge

The airline is the latest to cut flights as the US-Israel war with Iran sends jet fuel prices soaring.

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No cartels involved - but Mexico's pyramid attack prompts new concerns

The deadly shooting at a popular tourist site weeks before the World Cup has rocked Mexico.

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Family win payout for dad's asbestos-related death

Rick Oakes, from York, died from an asbestos-related cancer linked to his work for Kirklees Council.

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Supreme Court rejects bid to revoke adoption of sisters

The children, now 18 and 19, supported their adoptive mother's application to the court.

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PM's ex-chief of staff to give evidence on Mandelson vetting

The prime minister's former chief of staff will face questions about his role in the appointment of Lord Mandelson.

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Los Angeles becomes first major US school district to limit classroom screen time

The school district, which serves about half a million students, is looking to reduce its reliance on devices after the pandemic.

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'My instinct was to help him': Runners help exhausted man finish Boston Marathon

After almost three hours on their feet and the finish line in sight, two runners sacrificed personal bests to come to the rescue of an exhausted competitor at the Boston Marathon.

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