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Nollywood actor Odira Nwobu dies in South Africa aged 43

News of his death has shocked many at home in Nigeria, prompting an outpouring o...

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Everything you need to know about the Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering both tax rises and spending cuts in the ...

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Everything you need to know about the Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering both tax rises and spending cuts in the ...

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Catholic bishop hits out at Nigeria's failure to rescue abducted schoolchildren

The police deny little is being done to find the 250 pupils and accuses the scho...

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Milkshakes and lattes to face sugar tax in UK

The tax on sugary drinks is being extended to include pre-packaged milk-based dr...

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Popemobile becomes a mobile health clinic for Gaza children

The vehicle had transported the late Pope Francis on a visit to Bethlehem in 201...

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Same-sex marriage must be respected throughout EU, top court tells Poland

The ruling covers the case of a Polish couple who married in Berlin but Polish a...

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Thai woman's cremation stopped as knocking on coffin heard, temple staff say

The general manager of a Buddhist temple was startled to see her "opening her ey...

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Heathrow's plan for longer third runway chosen by government

Under the selected plan, the runway would be up to 3.5km long and require a new ...

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Ukraine calls for Trump-Zelensky meeting in US this week

It comes as US and Russian officials are set to hold talks in Abu Dhabi....

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Mayor celebrates 100 million free school meals

A scheme to provide free lunches to all state primary school pupils in London re...

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German 'hammer gang' trial for seven accused of extreme-left violence

The trial in Dresden comes shortly after the US designated the Antifa Ost group ...

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Venezuela demands international airlines resume flights - or else

Airlines are told to resume flights to Venezuela within 48 hours or risk losing ...

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Macron to present new French national service plan

The French president insisted the plan was "not at all" to send young people to ...

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Cryptology firm cancels elections after losing encryption key

The International Association for Cryptologic Research - created to study secure...

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Reeves urges Labour MPs to unite behind the Budget

The chancellor tries to calm nerves in the Parliamentary Labour Party about her ...

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Ofcom vows to name and shame platforms over online sexism

But critics say the regulator's new measures need to be the law rather than guid...

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What taxes apply to electric vehicles and how could the Budget change that?

All new cars must be electric or hybrid from 2030, but the government could put ...

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How to make sure you're getting a good deal on Black Friday

Discounts often aren't the cheapest prices, but here's how to make sure you're g...

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What is an Isa and how might the rules change?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly planning to alter Isa rules, but what are...

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