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Royal

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Get a FREE National Trust family pass worth up to £50 with today’s Daily Express
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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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Aldi shoppers discover what 'e' symbol on products really means - and they're fuming
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Dentist explains 'secret codes' they use 'behind your back' during check-ups

TV & Radio

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Tech
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iPhone users complain alarms fail to go off for 'fourth day' in a row
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Nurse reveals the two-second pen trick that can save your life
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World War 3 fears as NATO issues 'sharp warning' over hostile Russian activity in UK
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Polling guru John Curtice issues dire local election prediction for Tories
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Richard Tice hails ‘outstanding’ Reform results as party hammers Tories in Brexit land

Life & Style

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Royal fans issue same complaint after Prince William’s move on Charlotte’s birthday

Royal fans have questioned Prince William's decision to watch Aston Villa lose on Princess Charlotte's birthday.
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Ireland housing asylum seekers in ‘salubrious Dublin hotel with a golf course’
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Sharon Osbourne dishes her opinion on what she says is the ‘worst thing’ to happen to kids
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Ape stuns scientists by treating its own wound with medicinal plant in world first

Celebrity News

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Films
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Huge Marvel star ‘signs on to return in Deadpool and Wolverine and Avengers Secret Wars’
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Princess Kate's 'nightmare' with Prince William's bad habit that drove her insane
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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'

Sport

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Max Verstappen responds to £213m Mercedes offer and taunts Toto Wolff

Max Verstappen has batted away speculation about a big-money move to Mercedes.
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Horror bus crash in Turkey leaves 11 Brits injured after smashing into coach
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Deluded Macron issues 'hidden Brexiteers' warning as he prepares for election drubbing
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Ryanair urges couples not to make simple luggage mistake - always 'split' clothes
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Meghan and Harry's sit down with Charles may spark apology from King, claims Piers Morgan

Finance

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Gaming
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Fortnite DOWN - How long are servers offline for update 29.40 maintenance
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Meghan Markle's refusal to return to UK has 'nothing to do with security or childcare'
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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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Piers Morgan invites Kevin Spacey to 'fair' interview as actor slams Channel 4 documentary

Tech

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Labour wins Blackpool by-election with huge swing as Tories beat Reform by just 117 votes

Tory MPs will be waking up incredibly nervous after a strong night for Reform UK.
Food
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Aldi shoppers discover what 'e' symbol on products really means - and they're fuming
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I tasted Jeremy Clarkson's new Diddly Squat Farm products – one was completely bizarre
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Sainsbury’s, Marks and Spencer and Tesco opening times this Bank Holiday weekend in full

Travel

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

Comment

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Amazon shoppers dash to buy essential PS5 and Xbox upgrade with massive £288 saving

If you're sick of your PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S running out of storage space, then you need to visit Amazon pronto.
Science
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Earth's near miss with an asteroid that left 14-mile wide crater on Moon
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BBC Masterchef viewers threaten to 'turn off' as they fume at new 'unfair' round
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NATO's urgent warning over Russian activity in seven European countries - including UK
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Gardening expert's 'must-do' seedling task for 'early May' as summer looms
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry left King Charles 'crushed' with major announcement

Health

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Personal Finance
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DWP issues 12-week warning to everyone who claims PIP in new benefits update
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Take That issues major tour update after 'ongoing technical issues'
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Boots £7 anti-ageing cream ‘reduces fine lines and wrinkles’ after one week
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Home cooks praise Staub's cookware for 'dinner guest compliments' and it's now 40% cheaper