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Island starts widespread eradication programme to protect endangered seabirds
It’s a spectacular home to thousands of seabirds, many on the red list at risk of extinction. But Rathlin Island, off the coast of Northern Ireland is also home to thousands of rats whose appetite for eggs and chicks is threatening the future of the seabird colony.
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10,000 Imran Khan supporters arrested in aftermath of Pakistan unrest
Imran Khan’s party has been facing the wrath of Pakistan’s military and government in the aftermath of violent unrest following his arrest earlier this month.
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Inside Dadaab: life in one of the world’s largest refugee camps
What happens to all those forced to abandon their homes and seek safety in the first safe country they get to?
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Watchdog considered closing Kent maternity unit over safety concerns
A care watchdog considered closing down a maternity unit in Ashford, Kent following concerns about safety, infection control and a lack of accessible life saving equipment.
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Sudan-Chad border: ‘Almost 90% of new arrivals are women and children’ says UNHCR spokesperson
We spoke to Eujin Byun from the UNHCR, who has just come back from Sudan’s border with Chad.
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Sudan rocked by fighting and airstrikes despite ceasefire
Fighting and airstrikes have continued inside Sudan despite a week-long ceasefire, although humanitarian missions have managed to deliver some urgently needed aid.
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Hundreds attend vigil for teenagers killed in Ely crash
A vigil has been taking place in Cardiff for the two teenagers who died in a crash in Ely on Monday, sparking a riot.
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Bank of England has a lot of work to do, says former Monetary Policy Committee member
We spoke to Dr Sushil Wadhwani, a former member of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee.
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Chancellor backs interest rate rise despite fears of recession
Owning a home is getting more expensive as lenders begin putting up mortgage rates, spooked by stubbornly high inflation figures.
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Equality and Human Rights Commission says it has ‘paused’ independent investigation into chair Baroness Falkner
The Equality and Human Rights Commission has announced it has “paused” an independent investigation into its Chair Baroness Kishwer Falkner. On Tuesday, this programme revealed that Baroness Falkner was under investigation by an external barrister after allegations about her conduct from a number of staff. Our report also examined claims of a toxic culture at…
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FactCheck: Starmer blames Number 10 for high mortgages
The Labour said responsibility lies solely with Number 10.
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FactCheck: how much sewage is dumped in England’s rivers and on beaches?
How much sewage is actually dumped into English rivers and beaches? FactCheck takes a look.
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WW2 hero dies alone but hundreds attend funeral
97-year-old retired RAF airman Peter Brown was one of the last Black RAF pilots to have fought in the Second World War.
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Tina Turner: world mourns queen of rock and roll
Not just the Queen of Rock and roll, but a great survivor with a powerful connection to her adoring audiences.
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Ron DeSantis: presidential run announcement backfires on Twitter
According to the polls, Ron DeSantis is the only other contender with a chance of beating Donald Trump to become the Republican nominee in the 2024 presidential race.