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Zelenskyy to Discuss Easter Ceasefire with US Amid Ongoing Ukraine-Russia Conflict

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy will discuss an Easter ceasefire proposal with US negotiators amid ongoing Russian drone attacks. The EU supports Ukraine financially despite Hungary's veto. Meanwhile, Trump's criticism of NATO grows amid tensions over the Iran conflict.

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Blackpool Zoo Welcomes Vulnerable Giant Anteater Pup to Growing Family

Blackpool Zoo celebrates the birth of a vulnerable giant anteater pup, the fourth offspring of 15-year-old parents Andina and Eskil, highlighting conservation efforts for this threatened Central American species.

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Blackpool Zoo Close up of the baby anteater snuggled in its mother's fur. It has a striped front leg, small ears and a long snout

Mother and Sister of Teacher Enoch Burke Arrested Following High Court Order

Martina and Ammi Burke, mother and sister of teacher Enoch Burke, were arrested at Castlerea Prison following a High Court order for contempt of court.

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Irish-Language Activist Linda Ervine Joins Irish President’s Council of State

Linda Ervine and Colin Harvey are among seven appointed by President Connolly to the Council of State, which advises the Irish president on constitutional matters.

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BBC A woman with shoulder-length strawberry-blonde hair smiles at the camera. She is wearing a blue top and a yellow jacket.

UK and France Continue Talks to Renew Small Boats Patrol Deal

The UK and France are in urgent talks to renew a £476m deal for Channel patrols intercepting small boats amid rising crossings and political pressure.

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PA Media Three French police officers wearing stand on the back of a buggy as it speeds along a beach in Graveline, northern France

Italy Denies US Use of Sicily Airbase for Weapons Transit in Iran Conflict

Italy denies US use of Sicily airbase for weapons transit in Iran conflict amid opposition calls. France refused Israeli overflight for US arms. Poland rejects US pressure to relocate Patriot batteries. EU reaffirms commitment to Ukraine accountability; Hungary-Russia ties scrutinized.

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Protesters outside Sigonella airbase earlier this month.

Wolf Bites Woman in Hamburg Shopping Street in Rare Attack

A woman was bitten by a wolf in Hamburg's Grosse Bergstrasse, marking the first such attack since wolves returned to Germany in 1998. The wolf was later captured and is receiving veterinary care. New laws now permit wolf hunting to manage populations.

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Universal Images Group via Getty Images A wolf in woodland

Scottish Crime Boss Steven Lyons to Be Deported from Bali to Spain

Steven Lyons, a prominent Scottish crime boss, was arrested in Bali and is set for deportation to Spain. His wife was also detained in Dubai. Joint raids in Scotland and Spain targeted their criminal network amid ongoing investigations into organised crime and gangland violence.

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EPA Steven Lyons, wearing a black face mask and an orange boiler suit, is flanked by police officers

Satellite Images Confirm Major Fires at Russian Baltic Oil Facilities After Ukraine Strikes

Satellite images and videos confirm Ukraine's repeated strikes on Russian oil export sites near the Baltic Sea, causing prolonged fires and halting up to 40% of Russia's oil exports since 23 March.

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Vantor A large smoke plume rises from oil tanks, there are visible flames in the satellite image and the sea nearby is visible

German Chancellor Expects 80% of Syrian Refugees to Return Home Within Three Years

Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz expects 80% of Syrian refugees in Germany to return home within three years, following a meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa amid ongoing debates over refugee policies and Syria's future.

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Reuters German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa wearing suits and standing at podiums, in front of flags, hold a press conference at the Chancellery in Berlin, Germany

Zelensky Says Allies Urged Scaling Back Attacks on Russian Energy Infrastructure

Zelensky says Ukraine's allies urged scaling back attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, but only if Russia stops targeting Ukraine first amid global fuel crisis.

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Reuters Zelensky with his hand on his chin, wearing a black top

Two Men Appear in Court After Organised Crime Raids in Scotland and Spain

Two men appeared in Glasgow court after police raids in Scotland and Spain targeting a suspected drug trafficking network. Thirteen arrests were made, with properties seized in multiple countries.

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BBC A man being led away from a van by another man wearing a black jumper and a shirt. He is walking into a brick building.