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  1. Ireland says it 'won't provide migration loophole'

    Ministers say asylum seekers are crossing the border to avoid the UK's scheme that will see some people sent to Rwanda.

  2. US doctor describes witnessing starvation in northern Gaza

    Dr Sam Attar from Chicago recently returned from Gaza, where the UN is warning of looming famine.

  3. Minister defends NHS record after Dan Poulter defects to Labour

    Chris Philp denies Tories are deprioritising the NHS, after Dan Poulter says "patients deserve better".

  4. More remains found in torso murder inquiry

    Police have identified the victim as a man is his 60s from Salford after remains were found in a nature reserve.

  5. Russian attacks are pushing us back, Ukraine's army chief says

    Oleksandr Syrskyi says Ukrainian forces have withdrawn from positions in eastern Donetsk.

  6. Stars turn out as Kidman gets achievement award

    Nicole Kidman becomes the first Australian actor to win the prestigious AFI Life Achievement Award.

  7. Salmond says independence plan is price for Yousaf support

    The Alba leader demands the SNP focus on independence rather than "divisive" identity politics.

  8. Rwanda flight detentions to begin within weeks, Home Office says

    The Home Office says it is in final phase of implementing the policy, with reports detentions will begin on Monday.

  9. Palestinian leader appeals to US to stop Israel's Rafah offensive

    Mahmoud Abbas says any attack on city could see large numbers of Palestinians flee Gaza entirely.

  10. World Central Kitchen to resume food aid in Gaza

    The aid organisation had stopped distributing food in Gaza after an Israeli strike killed seven workers.

  11. Prince Harry to return to UK for Invictus anniversary

    The Duke of Sussex was last seen in the UK in February for a brief visit to see his father, King Charles.

  12. Woman seriously injured in dog attack

    The animal, described as a "large bulldog-type dog" was put down after the incident on Saturday.

  13. The bluebell woodland turned 'desolate wasteland'

    Campaigners say a petition calling for officials to clean-up the woods has hit 6,500 signatures.

  14. Have Iran-Israel missile strikes changed the Middle East?

    Political and military leaders are still absorbing the extraordinary exchange of fire, writes James Landale.

  15. 'Buying a first home is so much harder when you're single'

    A report says two high incomes are increasingly needed to afford a mortgage, leaving millions stuck.

  16. Martin Freeman on why viewers can 'smell lies' in TV drama

    The Responder star on how the police drama shows them as "human beings rather than cardboard cutouts".

  17. Daughter's world 'turned upside down' after pub cellar death

    Olwen Collier died from head injuries after falling into the cellar of a pub in south Wales.

  18. Co-op Live: How UK’s biggest indoor arena became butt of jokes

    What was supposed to be a triumphant opening week for Manchester's Co-op Live has become a debacle.

  19. A simple guide to this week's vote

    Voters in parts of England will elect councillors, mayors and police commissioners in May.

  20. The key councils to watch

    Where might the main political parties make gains and losses in the local elections on 2 May?

  21. What photo ID do you need?

    People will need to show photo ID at polling stations when voting in the local elections on 2 May.

  22. Use our lookup to see what's happening in your area

    Use our lookup to see if there is an election in your area and who you can vote for on 2 May

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  24. Airline keeps mistaking 101-year-old woman for baby

    An IT glitch leaves the cabin crew expecting to welcome a baby on board rather than a centenarian.

  25. Second man dies after 'bad batch' heroin alert

    Devon and Cornwall Police say they suspect heroin has been combined with another substance.

  26. Watch: Moment tornado hits power lines in China

    A tornado that hit China's Guangdong province killed five people and left dozens injured.

  27. Australians call for stricter laws on violence against women after killings

    Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the issue was a national crisis.

  28. Lib Dems call for access to named GP for over-70s

    The party says a "return to the family doctor" would help avoid hospital appointments and save the NHS money.

  29. Is Myanmar's army reversing its losses? It's complicated

    A rebel group that took a key town lost it to the junta two weeks later. But there's more to the story.

  30. Former BBC political editor Stephen Grimason who broke Good Friday deal dies

    A three-decade career in journalism culminated in him breaking the news of the Good Friday Agreement.

  31. Haaland scores as Man City fend off Forest

    Erling Haaland marked his return with a goal as Manchester City kept up the pressure on Arsenal with victory over Nottingham Forest.

  32. 'Arsenal survive painful flashbacks to maintain title push'

    Arsenal survive painful flashbacks of giving up handsome leads last season to maintain their Premier League title push at Tottenham, writes Phil McNulty.

  33. Ex-Scotland captain Hogg 'resets' in rehab after arrest

    Stuart Hogg says he has "reset" at a rehabilitation clinic after being arrested and charged last month.

  34. Saracens defeat Bristol to claim Allianz Cup

    Saracens produced a clinical second-half performance to win the Allianz Cup with a 31-17 victory over Bristol Bears at Shaftsbury Park.

  35. Conservative Defects!

    Dr Dan Poulter MP quits the Tories & joins Labour

  36. Paris Olympics 2024: The make or break year for the Games?

    What Parisians think about the event and the legacy it could leave

  37. Who gets 15 hours of free childcare and how do I apply?

    Parents in England can now access 15 hours of free weekly childcare for their two-year-olds.

  38. How much is the state pension worth now?

    Payments to pensioners have risen by 8.5% following the government's "triple lock" pledge.

  39. What to do if you are in debt and need help

    What help and options are available to people struggling with debt repayments?

  40. Can my landlord put up my rent, keep my deposit or evict me?

    UK renters have seen increases of 10% and two million are behind or struggling to pay.

  41. How much are prices rising for you? Try our calculator

    Use our calculator to find out how much the cost of living is going up in your household.

  42. How do interest rates affect me?

    Bank of England interest rates have an impact on the mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions of people.

  43. Second death after 'unusually strong' heroin alert

    Devon and Cornwall Police say they suspect heroin has been combined with another substance.

  44. Former BBC political editor Stephen Grimason dies

    A three-decade career in journalism culminated in him breaking the news of the Good Friday Agreement.

  45. Salmond says independence plan is price for Yousaf support

    The Alba leader demands the SNP focus on independence rather than "divisive" identity politics.

  46. Children hungry after school meals, says commissioner

    A "snapshot" survey by Wales' children's commissioner found many children wanted more food at lunch.
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