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The Papers: Alex Salmond dies aged 69 and 'Coleen of the jungle'

The Papers: Alex Salmond dies aged 69 and 'Coleen of the jungle'

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Many of the papers lead on the death of former Scotland First Minister Alex Salmond.


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Mikey Madison leads Oscars race for breakout role as New York stripper

Mikey Madison leads Oscars race for breakout role as New York stripper

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Anora won the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival and its star Mikey Madison has been widely praised.


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P&O owner to attend summit despite row over minister's comments

P&O owner to attend summit despite row over minister's comments

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It had been feared they might pull out after Transport Secretary Louise Haigh criticised the ferry firm and urged consumers to boycott the company.


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Denzel Washington's children join forces in 'fearless' film

Denzel Washington's children join forces in 'fearless' film

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Malcolm Washington directs The Piano Lesson, which his brother John David Washington also stars in.


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Mystery of Russia's secret weapon downed in Ukraine

Mystery of Russia's secret weapon downed in Ukraine

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Ukrainians watched intrigued as a Russian stealth combat drone was apparently shot down by a Russian jet.


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Christopher Columbus's DNA to shed light on his origins

Christopher Columbus's DNA to shed light on his origins

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Research seeking to solve the mystery of the legendary explorer's birthplace will feature in a documentary.


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BBC weather presenter bursts into song live on air

BBC weather presenter bursts into song live on air

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Calum MacColl sung the Gaelic song that won him a gold medal at the Royal National Mòd in 2021.


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Woman dies after going overboard from cruise ship

Woman dies after going overboard from cruise ship

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A woman in her 20s has died after she went overboard from a cruise ship near the Channel Islands.


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Former Great Britain athlete dies aged 28

Former Great Britain athlete dies aged 28

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Paying tribute, his club Brighton Phoenix says he was "one of our most cherished athletes".


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Climatic conker champs crisis conveniently clears

Climatic conker champs crisis conveniently clears

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Fears of storms causing a shortage of conkers for the 2024 world championships are put to rest.


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Teen who died at hospital 'deserved so much more'

Teen who died at hospital 'deserved so much more'

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Chloe Longster's family say they want "tangible change" after their daughter's death from sepsis.


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International arrest warrant for rugby star Rocky Elsom

International arrest warrant for rugby star Rocky Elsom

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The ex-Wallabies captain was given a five-year sentence for embezzlement in France, local media say.


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Poland to temporarily suspend right to asylum, PM Tusk says

Poland to temporarily suspend right to asylum, PM Tusk says

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Donald Tusk said Russia and Belarus were encouraging migration into Poland in a bid to destabilise the EU.


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Watch: New Zealand face France in WXV1

Watch: New Zealand face France in WXV1

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Watch live coverage as New Zealand and France meet in WXV1.


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Beterbiev edges Bivol to become undisputed champion

Beterbiev edges Bivol to become undisputed champion

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Artur Beterbiev beat Dmitry Bivol by majority decision to become undisputed light-heavyweight world champion in a high-quality contest in Saudi.


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