The UK's second and third largest supermarkets plan to merge to create a giant.
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Monday, 30 April 2018
Weather: Rain and wind warnings for parts of UK
Some areas could see a month's rainfall and Monday's rush hour is expected to be disrupted.
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Royal wedding: TV licence waived for community parties
Street parties can screen the wedding live without having to buy a licence, the BBC says.
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Barnier 'doesn't understand' unionist stance, says DUP
The EU's chief Brexit negotiator is visiting Ireland amid tensions over its border with the UK.
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A Gym Thing: The play with weighty issues
A Gym Thing is a play, set during an hour-long workout, which tackles the body-image disorder "bigorexia".
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Kabul bombings: Photographer Shah Marai among 21 dead
At least 21 people die in two blasts in the Afghan capital, including AFP photographer Shah Marai.
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Labour pledges cap on overdraft fees and interest payments
Shadow chancellor John McDonnell says he wants to end the "national scandal" of poor families in debt.
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Red diesel trial collapse shows 'systemic disclosure failings'
The collapse is indicative of a "systemic failure" in disclosing evidence, a judge says.
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Brazilian surfer Rodrigo Koxa breaks wave world record
Surf officials confirm the 80ft (24.4 metre) wave Rodrigo Koxa surfed was a world record.
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North Korea: Chinese foreign minister to visit Pyongyang after historic talks
The visit is part of a diplomatic flurry between Friday's historic summit and Trump-Kim talks.
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Arrest after car hits people outside Newport clubbing spot
Four are injured and an 18-year-old man is arrested after a car collided with a group of people.
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Glasgow Clydeside Expressway bus crash: One critically hurt
The crash, close to the Clyde Tunnel, has left several other people injured, police say.
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Avengers: Infinity War estimated to break global opening weekend record
The superhero sequel is estimated to have the highest ever global opening weekend take of $630m.
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Rudd explains why she resigned
Ms Rudd admits to the prime minister she "inadvertently misled the Home Affairs Select Committee".
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Papers on Rudd's resignation
Amber Rudd's resignation from the Home Office over the Windrush scandal dominates the front pages.
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From rising star to resigning as home secretary
Amber Rudd's resignation is a huge change in fortunes for one of the Conservatives' rising stars.
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Amber Rudd: Why has the home secretary resigned?
The home secretary has resigned, saying she "inadvertently misled" MPs over targets for removing illegal immigrants.
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News Daily: Amber Rudd resigns and Labour's pledge on loans
Your morning briefing for 30 April 2018.
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Why does the US still have 'debtors' prisons'?
Four in 10 Americans wouldn't have money to cover a $400 fine - so many serve time in jail instead.
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Nigeria’s deadly codeine cough syrup epidemic
With thousands in Nigeria addicted to codeine cough syrup, BBC Africa goes undercover to investigate.
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Caravans making a comeback
Cathy Chamberlain is bringing curvy caravans back in fashion.
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Rotten durian causes Melbourne university evacuation
The smell of gas reported in a students' library in Melbourne turned out to be a rotting durian.
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Iranians launch banknote protest to get round censorship
A group of Twitter users launch a campaign to spread messages of dissent on banknotes.
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Mullaghbawn: Wanted men 'kicked and beaten with iron bars'
SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty says the incident was "disgraceful".
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Halsey: Shampoo in hotels ignores black people
Halsey defends a tweet in which she called out hotels for not providing shampoo for 'people of colour'.
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Huggable heroes: 'Daddy cuddly toy helps my child cope'
Military wife Natasha Balfe says the "huggable hero" toy has helped her daughter sleep at night.
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T-Mobile and Sprint announce plan to merge, form new company
04/29/18 12:26 PM
T-Mobile and Sprint announce plan to merge, form new company
04/29/18 12:26 PM
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Trump eager to meet with Kim Jong-Un, but won't until North Korea surrenders nuclear program: John Bolton
04/29/18 10:22 AM
Trump eager to meet with Kim Jong-Un, but won't until North Korea surrenders nuclear program: John Bolton
04/29/18 10:22 AM
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President Trump says comedian 'bombed' at White House Correspondents' Dinner, touts success of his rival rally in Michigan
04/29/18 8:41 AM
President Trump says comedian 'bombed' at White House Correspondents' Dinner, touts success of his rival rally in Michigan
04/29/18 8:41 AM
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Man wanted in shooting death of Maine deputy caught
04/28/18 1:08 PM
Man wanted in shooting death of Maine deputy caught
04/28/18 1:08 PM
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Alfie Evans, UK toddler at center of legal battle, dies
04/28/18 3:10 AM
Alfie Evans, UK toddler at center of legal battle, dies
04/28/18 3:10 AM
Pompeo’s Message to Saudis? Enough Is Enough: Stop Qatar Blockade
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Trump’s Role in Midterm Elections Roils Republicans
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With Taunts and Guile, the Golden State Killer Left a Trail of Horror
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Michael Hayden: The End of Intelligence
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Fortnite: 13-year-old is game's youngest professional player
Kyle Jackson from Sidcup in Kent is set to compete for cash prizes in events all over the world.
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Larry Harvey, the Man Behind Burning Man, Is Dead at 70
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At Nike, Revolt Led by Women Leads to Exodus of Male Executives
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Job Description for the Dumbest Job Ever
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The Golden State Killer Is Tracked Through a Thicket of DNA, and Experts Shudder
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11 Great Titles Expiring From Netflix in May
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Migrants from caravan in limbo as U.S. says border crossing full
TIJUANA, Mexico (Reuters) - About 50 people from a Central American migrant caravan including women, children and transgender individuals tried to seek U.S. asylum on Sunday but were not allowed to cross the Mexico border because officials said the facility was full.
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Global elites to hash out #MeToo sexual misconduct issues at Milken Conference
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The global social media movement known through the Twitter hashtag #MeToo has highlighted sexual misconduct in business, entertainment and politics, and will be on the agenda at this year's Milken Institute Global Conference, which starts on Sunday.
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Fourth suspect sought in New Orleans rape probe after three U.S. Marines arrested
(Reuters) - Police in New Orleans have obtained an arrest warrant for a fourth suspect wanted in connection with a gang rape investigation following the arrest of three U.S. Marines charged in the case, authorities said on Saturday.
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Macron and Trump planted tree at the White House. Why it is now missing
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron celebrated the special relationship between the United States and France during his state visit to Washington last week by planting a tree with President Donald Trump on the grounds of the White House.
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Seoul: Kim Says He’ll Give Up Nukes if US Vows Not to Attack
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un told his South Korean counterpart at their historic summit that he would be willing to give up his nuclear weapons if the U.S. commits to a formal end to the Korean War and a pledge not to attack the North, Seoul officials said Sunday.
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FOX NEWS: E. Coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce
E. Coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce
Bacteria sickens nearly 100 people across 22 states; Claudia Cowan reports.
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FOX NEWS: FDA commissioner discusses the benefits of menu labeling
FDA commissioner discusses the benefits of menu labeling
Dr. Marc Siegel interviews FDA commissioner Scott Gottleib on upcoming menu labeling and more.
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FOX NEWS: Two Texas siblings reunited after car crash that killed parents, baby sister
Two Texas siblings reunited after car crash that killed parents, baby sister
Two San Angelo, Texas, siblings were reunited for the first time after their parents and 2-month-old sister were killed in a head-on crash earlier this month.
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FOX NEWS: Doctors are now 're-gifting' kidneys to save lives
Doctors are now 're-gifting' kidneys to save lives
Experts hope new technique can help with transplanted organ shortage.
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FOX NEWS: Alfie Evans, UK toddler at center of legal battle, dies
Alfie Evans, UK toddler at center of legal battle, dies
Alfie Evans, a terminally ill British toddler whose case drew attention from Pope Francis and others around the world, has died, his parents announced Saturday morning.
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FOX NEWS: Amid romaine lettuce E. coli outbreak, restaurants aim to soothe customers
Amid romaine lettuce E. coli outbreak, restaurants aim to soothe customers
In the weeks since an E. coli bacteria outbreak on romaine lettuce grown in Yuma, Arizona was announced, restaurants and eateries around the country have worked to assure customers their food is safe.
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FOX NEWS: What is scabies?
What is scabies?
In 2015, a 93-year-old nursing home resident died from a scabies infestation. The autopsy report showed the cause of death as “septicemia due to crusted scabies.” What exactly is scabies and how dangerous is it?
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FOX NEWS: Former model 'eaten alive' while in care of Georgia nursing home
Former model 'eaten alive' while in care of Georgia nursing home
Rebecca Zeni’s family said the former model suffered a terrible death after she was eaten alive by a scabies infestation while in the care of Shepherd Hills Nursing Home.
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FOX NEWS: Mom dies after battling rare rodent-borne virus for weeks
Mom dies after battling rare rodent-borne virus for weeks
A New Mexico family is mourning the loss of a 27-year-old mother who had spent weeks fighting for her life after contracting a rare rodent-borne virus.
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FOX NEWS: Teacher who smells 'like a fish' due to rare disorder finds relief
Teacher who smells 'like a fish' due to rare disorder finds relief
A mother with an extremely rare condition that makes her smell like fish has finally found relief after years of being humiliated by the odor.
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Hunting hackers
How cyber security firm Darktrace was set up by former members of the UK security services and maths professors.
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Northrop Grumman Has a Smart Strategy for Business Success
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Lawmakers ask Paul Ryan to explain House chaplain firing
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Sunday, 29 April 2018
Windrush assurances should be written into law, say MPs
More than 200 MPs sign a letter to the government criticising its approach to the deportation row.
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Pamplona rape case: Protests over sentence go in to third day
Thousands turn out on third day of protests after so-called "wolf pack" of men were cleared of rape.
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Fake five-star reviews being bought and sold online
A trade in false online reviews relied upon by millions is identified in a BBC investigation.
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Burning Man founder Larry Harvey dies aged 70
Larry Harvey, who founded the huge countercultural event in 1986, dies in San Francisco aged 70.
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Manchester attack victim: 'I'll prove terrorists wrong'
A man paralysed in the Manchester Arena attack says he's determined to “prove the terrorists wrong” by taking part in the city’s 10k race.
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Crackdown plan on Scottish limited partnerships
The UK government says Scottish limited partnerships have been exploited in complex "dirty money" schemes.
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Donald Trump renews criticism of 'lousy' London embassy
The US embassy in London moved from Grosvenor Square in Mayfair to Vauxhall earlier this year.
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Sainsbury's and Asda in merger talks
Talks to combine the two British supermarket chains are at an "advanced" stage, Sainsbury's says.
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Alfie Evans: Supporters release balloons to remember toddler
The 23-month-old toddler has died nearly a week after his life support was withdrawn.
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Saudi Arabia 'sorry' for promotional footage of women wrestlers
State television broke off the broadcast of the WWE spectacle when the women appeared on screen.
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GB team promoted back to elite level
Great Britain return to ice hockey's elite level for the first time since 1994 after victory over Hungary.
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The Papers: 'Farewell' Alfie Evans and Tory 'sex probe'
The death of toddler Alfie Evans leads the front pages as Sadiq Khan calls for Amber Rudd to resign.
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BMI and obesity: Where are you on the UK fat scale?
Use this calculator to find out how your BMI compares with the rest of the nation and get tips from health experts.
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From Russian orphan to Team USA
Tatyana McFadden's won 17 Paralympic medals, but life was far from easy.
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Women's suffrage: 10 reasons why men opposed votes for women
Women's hats and 'emotional temperament' were among the reasons given to oppose the 1918 vote.
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Week in pictures: 21-27 April 2018
A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week.
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Plastic pollution: Kayaks used to clean the sea
Kayaks made from plastic found in the sea are being used to clean up remote coastlines.
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Will laundrette exhibition leave you in a spin?
Launderama is a photographic exhibition by David Drasdo, documenting laundrettes in Yorkshire.
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Play as a refugee in Syrian war video game
The BAFTA nominated video game trying to teach people about what it's like for refugees fleeing Syria.
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16-year-old creates art from used lottery scratch cards
James Thomas, 16, said his work depicts his native East Sussex and his new home in Yorkshire.
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Why you may have been eating insects your whole life
It is little publicised, but one of the most used red food colourings is made from crushed up bugs.
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The shame felt by people who struggle to read and write
Readers share their experiences of what it is like to be an adult with literacy problems.
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'Hiding at the back of the gym crying'
Craig Toley reveals how he dealt with a cancer diagnosis as men are urged to talk more about the illness.
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The Scottish island where George Orwell created 1984
The famous author took himself to a remote Scottish island to finish his final masterpiece.
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Reality Check: Does obesity cost more than police and fire service?
Is it true that the UK spends more on treating obesity than it does on police or the fire service?
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How can you tell who's won the local elections?
Local elections take place in England on 3 May. How can you tell what the results mean?
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'Caravan' migrants weigh staying in Mexico or risking U.S. expulsion
TIJUANA, Mexico (Reuters) - Hondurans, Guatemalans and Salvadorans who drew the wrath of President Donald Trump in a month-long caravan to the U.S. border will make hard decisions on Sunday whether to risk being deported all the way home by trying to cross, or to build a life in Mexico.
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Arizona governor announces deal to raise teacher pay on second day of walkout
PHOENIX (Reuters) - Arizona Governor Doug Ducey on Friday announced a deal with state legislative leaders to raise teachers' pay 20 percent by 2020, as educators stayed away from classrooms a second straight day in a spreading revolt over salaries and school funding.
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U.S. appeals court allows Texas to implement voter ID law
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Friday allowed Texas to implement a law requiring photo identification at the ballot box, reversing a lower court decision that blocked the measure on the grounds it could be discriminatory against racial minorities.
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