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April 24, 2024

Channel deaths prompt UN to urge rethink on Rwanda

Lawyers, peers and Labour MPs tell Rishi Sunak his policy is doomed to fail as five asylum seekers die attempting to cross

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July poll kept on table after passing of deportation bill

Rishi Sunak has refused to rule out a July general election amid speculation he could go to the polls as the first Rwanda flights take off.

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How The Safety Of Rwanda's Capital Compares To London

Deputy foreign secretary Andrew Mitchell claims that Kigali is arguably’ safer than London, writes Colin Drury. But is it?

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Sunak announces £75bn boost to defence budget

Rishi Sunak has promised to boost Britain’s defence spending to 2.5 per cent of GDP by 2030 – despite critics raising concerns about how he will pay for the promise.

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What are the new rules for next week's local elections?

The Elections Act 2022 made two important changes to voting in Great Britain.

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Children 'scarred' by legacy of Covid school shutdowns

Study predicts biggest decline in GCSE outcomes in decades

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Hammer attack schoolboy was sleepwalking, court told

A public schoolboy who bludgeoned two sleeping students and a teacher with hammers at a boarding school was sleepwalking at the time, a court has heard. The 16-year-old was wearing just his boxer shorts when he attacked the two boys and the housemaster at Blundell’s School in Tiverton, Devon.

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Kate receives rare new title in St George's Day tradition

Kate Middleton has been given a new title by King Charles in recognition of her taking on more responsibilities.” Yesterday it was revealed that the Princess of Wales will also be known as The Royal Companion of The Order of the Companions of Honour.

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Tabloid boss testifies on Trump 'catch and kill' plan

Former National Enquirer publisher had mutually beneficial’ scheme to bury negative’ press ahead of the 2016 election

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What Tay Tay's Birthplace Tells Us About The Election

Eric Garcia explains how Berks County in Pennsylvania, the place where Taylor Swift grew up, shows the challenges for both parties as America prepares to go to the polls this year

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Bodies Found With ‘Hands Tied' In Mass Graves In Gaza

Remains of more than 300 people discovered at hospital sites

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Armenia seeks to ally with West in Putin's backyard

Prime minister Nikol Pashinyan says that his country needs support to avoid war with Azerbaijan, writes Kim Sengupta

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Paris Migrant Crackdown Is For Olympics, Say Aid Groups

French police evicted migrants from a makeshift camp in Paris a few steps away from the River Seine yesterday, the latest operation in what aid groups call a campaign of “social cleansing” ahead of this summer’s Olympics.

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WAR OF THE ROSÉS

The pink drink is a mainstay in parks and social media pics. But some winemakers are turning a deep merlot colour over its popularity. Katie Rosseinsky asks if the bubble has burst

4 mins

The 'boy room' problem

Age really is just anumber when it comes to single men’s bedrooms. Helen Coffey holds her nose and voyages into a world of pizza crusts and T-shirts that double as tea towels

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Why Is It Cheaper To Go To Dubai Than Turkey In June?

June is a superb time to travel in Europe. The sense of spring freshness lingers; the crowds of July and August have yet to arrive; and prices are significantly lower than the summer peak.

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You can 'game' Ryanair to avoid disliked middle seats

“I have heard that the later you leave it to check in with Ryanair, the higher the chance of avoiding a middle seat,” Mick G writes.

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Reckless web sleuths don't understand Baby Reindeer

Armchair detectives are pestering those they believe to be the inspiration behind the stalker drama dominating Netflix. Such behaviour is misguided and wrong, writes Adam White

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'People texted me money emojis when Amy died'

The Zutons, the band behind Valerie’, are back with a new album after 16 years. They tell Craig McLean how drugs and booze derailed their chart career before redemption arrived

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The found-footage frightfest that revolutionised a genre

Annabel Nugent goes deep on the behind-the-scenes story of The Blair Witch Project’ the cult horror whose ingenious and brazen marketing campaign could never happen today

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Mortgage rates are surging - and it's all about the base

As a string of lenders have raised their rates for homebuyers, James Moore explains why an uncertain outlook is to blame

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Hunt's scope for tax cuts hit by high borrowing figures

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has been dealt a blow after official figures revealed borrowing for the last financial year overshot forecasts, hitting £120.7bn as wages and benefit payments soared.

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Tesla Profits Down Amid Job Losses And Delivery Issues

Tesla experienced a 55 per cent decline in profits this quarter compared to the same period last year, according to the EV company’s latest financial disclosures.

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Ruthless Arsenal humiliate beleaguered London rivals

So much for this being one of Arsenal’s awkward remaining fixtures, not to mention the idea the title race was over.

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Chelsea's collapse is lowest point in topsy-turvy season

“This is Chelsea Football Club, not Cole Palmer Football Club,” Mauricio Pochettino declared on the eve of his side’s visit to Arsenal.

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Emotional Klopp prepares for final Merseyside derby

Liverpool boss admits the clash is not his favourite game

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