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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's latest setback as public 'sees through' plan
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Asylum seeker with 'dreadful crime record' allowed to stay in UK

Politics

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Only those with razor-sharp vision can spot the rogue number hiding in plain sight

Brainteasers like this one are a fun way to stimulate the mind and give the brain some neurological exercise.
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GMB stars halt show for breaking news as Susanna Reid says it's like 'baby announcement'
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'I'm a pollster and here's what the local election results tell us about the next PM'

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iPhone users complain alarms fail to go off for 'fourth day' in a row
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China space mission to explore dark side of the moon blasts off as new race begins
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Angel of death: 'Evil' nurse given 760-year jail term after killing patients with insulin
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Emmanuel Macron's chilling six-word warning 'risks launching NATO into WW3'
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Nurse reveals the two-second pen trick that can save your life

Life & Style

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‘Scotland will not stand for it!’ Question Time panellist destroys Humza Yousaf

An SNP MP looked on furiously as a former Conservative advisor tore into the SNP's legacy in Government.
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Gardening fans go crazy as plants are slashed to 50p in major supermarket
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Barclays warns ‘be cautious’ of increase in ‘harmful’ scam most people don't spot
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Royal fans issue same complaint after Prince William’s move on Charlotte’s birthday

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Huge Marvel star ‘signs on to return in Deadpool and Wolverine and Avengers Secret Wars’
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Famous old UK seaside town has England’s cheapest fish and chips
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Jurgen Klopp asks if he'll face lawsuit as Liverpool boss slams TNT Sports and Prem chiefs
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John Cleese forced to censor Fawlty Towers reboot as he fears woke viewer backlash
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Ukraine soldiers warn their defensive lines ‘barely exist' as Russia prepares huge attack

Sport

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Princess Kate's 'nightmare' with Prince William's bad habit that drove her insane

The Princess of Wales let slip about her husband's annoying habit during a visit to an RAF base in Cyprus.
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'Cheerio!' EasyJet passengers celebrate as rowdy couple carted off plane
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Eagle-eyed royal fans spot Princess Charlotte's uncanny likeness to this one royal
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Prince Harry told how quitting major role 'could be a sizeable boost of positive PR'
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Met Office verdict on 18C Bank Holiday sizzler - three regions set to be hottest

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Fortnite DOWN - How long are servers offline for update 29.40 maintenance
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Meghan and Harry's sit down with Charles may spark apology from King, claims Piers Morgan
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Prince Harry and King Charles know 'all eyes will be on them' over their crunch meeting
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Kate Beckinsale all smiles as she wows in first red carpet appearance after hospital visit
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Laura Kuenssberg forced to break up furious row between Labour and Tories on Rwanda

Tech

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Meghan Markle's refusal to return to UK has 'nothing to do with security or childcare'

Meghan Markle is not set to join Prince Harry in the UK next week, with one expert revealing the reason behind her decision.
Food
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Aldi shoppers discover what 'e' symbol on products really means - and they're fuming
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HMRC scam warning over email claiming to offer you a tax refund - how to spot
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Good Morning Britain viewers say same thing as ITV show has major host shake-up

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Tennis
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Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz mural defaced just two days after unveiling in Madrid
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Sainsbury’s, Marks and Spencer and Tesco opening times this Bank Holiday weekend in full
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Putin panic as top Ukraine diplomat drops major hint about Kyiv's next big strike
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Prince William pictured cheering in stands before Aston Villa's brutal 4-2 defeat
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Drivers can dodge car insurance premium hikes by following 9 ‘price-reducing golden rules’

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Antiques Roadshow guest saved five-figure jersey from wife using it as a 'rag'

An Antiques Roadshow guest managed to save a "dirty" iconic football jersey from being used to "wipe down" furniture.
Science
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China space mission to explore dark side of the moon blasts off as new race begins
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Never-before-seen jumping spiders found in UK, sparking invasion fears
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Police 'warned eight times' pensioner was at risk before his murder
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Ronnie O'Sullivan offers two-word verdict after World Snooker Championship exit
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Putin releases illegal chemical choking agent in desperate effort to conquer Ukraine

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Personal Finance
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DWP cancel benefit overpayment charge against grieving family after backlash
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry left King Charles 'crushed' with major announcement
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Donald Trump’s plan to deport 20 million migrants laid bare: 'No problem using military'
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What is Freely? UK’s new free rival to Sky TV explained