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The Greggs Westminster Council sausage roll row explained

The bakery chain Greggs is set for a courtroom showdown with Westminster Council after its request to open its Leicester Square branch 24 hours a day was denied.

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The Darién Gap migrant crossing

A US-backed campaign between Panama and Colombia aims to stop migrants crossing the Darién Gap from South into Central America, as UN groups warn that the number of people attempting the journey could rise to a record 400,000 this year.

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The Waco siege – 30 years on

Thirty years ago on 19 April, 1993, a huge fire engulfed the Mount Carmel Center compound 13 miles outside of Waco, Texas, ending a 51-day stand-off between the government agents and a fringe-religious group, the Branch Davidians.

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Friend or foe: can the West rely on Lula’s support in Ukraine?

A Ukrainian official has invited Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to visit Ukraine to understand the real causes of the country’s war with Russia, after the Brazilian president made remarks that suggested the war was not solely caused by Russian aggression.

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Jaeger-LeCoultre: two astonishing new Reverso watches for 2023

In 1931, Jaeger-LeCoultre launched its famous Reverso watch with a swivelling case – a sleek and streamlined emblem of Art Deco style, originally conceived for polo-playing British Army officers in India who wished to protect the glass of their timepieces from stray mallet swings and polo balls. The watch’s classic…

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Italian town bans selfies

A town on the Italian Riviera has introduced no-waiting zones to stop tourists for “lingering” in popular spots for selfies. Visitors to Portofino could now be fined up to 275 euros (£242) for hanging around too long in the zones, which include “the most photogenic hotspots”, said the BBC. The…

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Should young teenagers be allowed in the metaverse?

A group of US and UK advocates have urged Facebook’s parent company Meta to block children from its virtual reality platform, warning that they could be exposed to inappropriate content, harassment and bullying.

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The new voter ID rules explained

Polling stations across England are drafting in extra staff to help deal with the introduction of mandatory photographic voter ID at next month’s local elections.

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Twitter: how are the company’s finances?

Twitter is “roughly breaking even”, according to Elon Musk, after what the billionaire entrepreneur called a “painful” period since he took over the social media platform last year.

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Online Safety Bill: what will happen to WhatsApp under the proposed law?

WhatsApp and other encrypted messaging services have called for the UK government to “urgently rethink” its controversial Online Safety Bill, hinting that they would rather be blocked from operating in Britain than weaken their privacy settings.

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Judy Blume: the US tween writer finally hitting the big screen

More than half a century after being written, Judy Blume’s Are you there God? It’s me Margaret is finally hitting the big screen.

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The end of the era of cheap flights

Ticket prices for flights are expected to rise in the coming years as the airline industry wrestles with the costs of reaching net zero by 2050.

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The Game Bird review: a celebration of great British seasonal produce

Tucked away in the pristine St James’s Place, the historic Stafford London is the kind of hotel I imagine is meant for those who want to visit the capital while feeling they are actually staying at a quiet, English country manor.

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Coronation quiche recipe: what the food critics say

The Royal Family has served up a quiche recipe for next month’s coronation celebrations. Personally chosen by The King and Queen Consort and created by the royal head chef Mark Flanagan, the “coronation quiche” is made with spinach, broad beans and tarragon.

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The mystery of Roman coins discovered on remote Baltic Sea island

Archaeologists are scratching their heads over how two Roman coins recently discovered on a remote Baltic sea island ended up there.

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Taxidermy bird drones launched

Scientists are giving dead birds a second life by developing taxidermy bird drones. The team at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology in Socorro is taking birds that have been preserved through taxidermy and converting them into drones in order to study flight. “If we learn how these…

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Study suggests ‘new car smell’ might be dangerous

The distinctive “new car smell” may contain dangerous chemicals that increase a person’s risk of cancer, a new study has found.

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The deadly attacks on Syrian truffle hunters

Islamic State has been accused of deliberately targeting civilian truffle hunters in the Syrian desert making the lucrative pastime increasingly deadly.

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How the Raoul Moat manhunt unfolded

A week-long manhunt that gripped the UK in July 2010 has been turned into a television drama, bringing Raoul Moat’s violent crimes back to public attention.

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Is Alexei Navalny being slowly killed in captivity?

Jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is being gradually poisoned behind bars, his allies claim.

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The best supermarket loyalty schemes

There may not be many rewards for loyalty when it comes to financial services, but there are some benefits to sticking with your supermarket.

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Mount St. Restaurant review: artistic fine dining in Mayfair

Discreetly tucked away among Mayfair’s back streets, surrounded by some of the best shops and galleries in the world, you will find Mount St. Restaurant Rooms – a gem of a restaurant on the first floor above The Audley pub.

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A new wave of violence hits Sudan

Tens of thousands of people danced in the streets of Sudan in April 2019, after the Northeast African country’s military removed hated dictator Omar al-Bashir from power following three long decades of rule.

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Should Nicola Sturgeon quit the SNP?

Police in Scotland are investigating whether Nicola Sturgeon deliberately shut down scrutiny of the SNP’s finances as part of their ongoing inquiry into £600,000 of missing donations.

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Sanofi: the new protein-based Covid vaccine to be used in the UK

The University of Edinburgh’s Neil Mabbott on the vaccine technology being used for Covid booster jabs from this month.

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