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Benefits and pensions rise as two-child cap ends

Benefits and pensions rise as two-child cap ends A host of benefits and the state pension are rising as the new financial year begins, including more money for larger families on universal credit. The two-child benefit cap has now been scrapped, meaning some 480,000 families with three or more children …

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The 40 minutes when the Artemis crew loses contact with the Earth

The 40 minutes when the Artemis crew loses contact with the Earth No-one will have been further from home than the Artemis astronauts. But as the Earth shrinks ever smaller in their rear-view mirror, they've had a constant connection with mission control in Houston, Texas. The calm words from the …

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How rescue of US airman in remote part of Iran unfolded

The US military has rescued a missing crew member in a dramatic mission after his fighter jet was shot down in a remote part of Iran. The exact circumstances remain unclear, but the operation to extract him from the ground in hostile territory was hugely complex. Dozens of special forces, …

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Comedians tell ministers lack of funding is no laughing matter

Britain is known round the world for its comedy – but industry leaders are warning the "next generation of comedy voices" will struggle to break through without more funding and incentives. While comedy is considered to be one of the most popular forms of entertainment in the country, it has …

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Cambodia unveils statue to honour famous landmine-sniffing rat

A famous mine-clearing rat, who was awarded a gold medal for his heroism, has been commemorated with the world's first statue dedicated to a landmine-detecting rat. Magawa, who lived to eight years old, sniffed out over 100 landmines and other explosives in Cambodia during his five-year career that started in …

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US says it has arrested relatives of late Iranian ​general Qasem ​Soleimani

The niece and grand-niece of the deceased commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, Gen Qasem Soleimani, have been arrested, the US state department has said. Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter's lawful US permanent resident status was revoked by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, a statement released on Saturday …

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Fourth suspect arrested over Jewish charity ambulance arson attack

A fourth suspect has been arrested in connection with the arson attack on Jewish charity-owned ambulances in north London last week, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has said. The prosecution told Westminster Magistrates' Court the individual had been arrested on Saturday morning at the court. A man was seen being …

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Trump's 'hellfire ultimatum' to Iran and 'PM slams Kanye gig'

Trump's 'hellfire ultimatum' to Iran and 'PM slams Kanye gig' The Sunday Telegraph leads on what it calls President Trump's "hellfire ultimatum" to Iran. The paper says experts fear oil prices could push higher and "further cripple the world economy" if Tehran follows through with its threat to retaliate against …

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Our new reality show leaves nothing out

Our new reality show leaves nothing out From the moment Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo met on Made in Chelsea, their relationship has played out in the public eye with audiences following everything - the good, the bad and the downright ugly. Their on-screen will-they-won't-they storyline evolved into the NearlyWeds …

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How will rising fuel costs affect driving lessons?

How will rising fuel costs affect driving lessons? If you're learning to drive, you'll know the cost of lessons has shot up and it can feel like it takes forever trying to get a practical test booked. But could it now get worse? Since the start of the Iran war, …

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