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UK's 'most evil funeral director' and 'Back to the moon'

UK's 'most evil funeral director' and 'Back to the moon' With the headline: "Faces Of The Betrayed" the front page of the Daily Mirror features images of some of those whose remains were not properly handled by Robert Bush - an undertaker in Hull who yesterday admitted more than 30 …

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Arlo Parks: 'I got out of my head and into my body'

A couple of years ago, Arlo Parks found herself in a nightclub, consoling a complete stranger. "It was the summer in New York and everyone in the club was super-friendly," she recalls. "But there was a group of girls surrounding their friend, and she seemed really upset. "I was standing …

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'I ended up paying £500': Your subscription trap stories

'I ended up paying £500': Your subscription trap stories When Neha paid for an online CV builder, she thought she was only making a single transaction. "In order to download the CV, you have to pay. So I did that, and I just thought it was a one-off thing. " …

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Weekly quiz: Why did bananas cause a stir in Orkney?

This week, BBC Radio DJ Scott Mills was sacked, oil prices fluctuated because of the war in Iran and comments made by US President Donald Trump, and millions of drivers were told they should receive compensation this year over mis-sold motor finance agreements. But how much attention did you pay …

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Myanmar's coup leader who set off a brutal civil war is set to become president

Myanmar's coup leader who set off a brutal civil war is set to become president Just seven days after he made the fateful decision to launch his coup against the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi on 1 February 2021, General Min Aung Hlaing made a promise; to hold …

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How a chance meeting shaped Canadian Jeremy Hansen's mission to the Moon

How a chance meeting shaped Canadian Jeremy Hansen's mission to the Moon Long before he was chosen to orbit the Moon in the ongoing Artemis II mission, Jeremy Hansen was a young cadet at the Royal Military College of Canada. He carried a dream - and had a chance interaction …

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Artemis II is in orbit - what happens next?

You could almost hear a sigh of relief from Nasa on Wednesday as its Artemis II rocket finally blasted off. There's a lot riding on this mission - the safety of its four astronauts, Nasa's reputation, and the credibility of America's claim to be leading the new global space race. …

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What nearly went wrong on Nasa's space mission - and what still could

In the tense final hours before Nasa's astronauts flew into space, a series of technical issues threatened to ground their landmark mission. A faulty toilet and issues involving two safety systems were reported over the radio. Nasa managed to resolve the problems by being "quick on their feet", an official …

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Why isn't Artemis II landing on the Moon?

What to know about Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche The former prosecutor has a long-standing relationship with President Trump, having represented him in the criminal hush-money case. US & Canada 'A historic moment' - Americans react to birthright citizenship case The BBC’s Ione Wells spoke with protesters and attendees outside …

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BBC boss Tim Davie says it was 'very clear' Scott Mills had to go

BBC boss Tim Davie says it was 'very clear' Scott Mills had to go Outgoing director general Tim Davie has said it became "very clear" the former Radio 2 DJ Scott Mills had to be sacked, after the corporation received "new information". It was announced earlier this week that the …

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