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Reform UK gains and Labour losses in the early English local election results.

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Trump gives EU ultimatum deadline to approve trade deal with US

Trump's deadline to the European Union came as a trade court ruled his global tariff policy violated US law.

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Paul McCartney’s 'lost bass’ and its remarkable return after 51 years

The story of Paul McCartney’s original Höfner bass and the fan-powered quest to find it.

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Higgins returns for Ireland to face Wales

Ireland head coach Scott Bemand makes one change to his starting XV for Saturday's Women's Six Nations home game against Wales.

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Was Arsenal ecstasy justified or a 'bit too much'?

Arsenal have reached the Champions League final for the first time in 20 years but did they over-celebrate Tuesday's win over Atletico Madrid?

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UK long-term borrowing costs reach 28-year high

There have been extra jitters in UK government debt markets ahead of Thursday's local and national elections.

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Polanski says he was wrong to claim he was a Red Cross spokesman

The Green Party leader tells the BBC he hosted fundraisers for the charity but had not used the right word when describing his role.

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French broadcaster hits back at Bath's TMO criticism

French television broadcaster says the "video referee is the master of what he wants to see" in response to Bath boss Johann van Graan's TMO criticism.

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Modi's BJP conquers Bengal, one of India's toughest political frontiers

West Bengal’s verdict could reshape not just the state’s politics, but the future trajectory of Modi’s BJP.

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Nigeria plans to repatriate nationals willing to leave South Africa after attacks

There has been a wave of anti-migrant protests in South Africa, some of which have turned violent.

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Watford sack boss Still after less than three months

Watford sack head coach Ed Still after less than three months in charge at Vicarage Road following the team's failure to reach the play-offs.

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The Real Greek rescued by Cote Brasserie-owner

All but nine of the Mediterranean chain's 28 outlets are being taken over by the family-owned Karali group.

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Usyk helping Joshua plot path to beat Fury

Unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk believes Anthony Joshua will beat Tyson Fury and has been helping him with his gameplan for the all-British contest.

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Police station car bomb accused appears in court

A 66 year old appears in court a week after a bomb exploded outside Dunmurry Police Station.

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Saudi Arabian owners' desire for Newcastle 'unchanged'

Head coach Eddie Howe says Newcastle's owners remain "ambitious" for the club despite the Saudi Arabian PIF's decision to pull out of funding LIV Golf.

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'We're in a successful band but still work jobs'

Red Rum Club lead singer Fran Doran spoke to BBC North West ahead of the local elections

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