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Over 900 Sign Letter Urging International Women’s Day Site to Stop Exploiting Cause

Over 900 people signed an open letter urging the owners of internationalwomensday.com to stop exploiting the day for profit and be transparent about their contributions to women's rights.

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Cyngor Cymru yn codi trethi cyngor 4.9% o fis Ebrill 2026

Bydd biliau treth cyngor yng Nghymru yn codi 4.9% o fis Ebrill 2026, gyda galwadau am ddiwygio system annheg sy'n effeithio fwyaf ar y tlodion.

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Woman Finds Healing After Taking Ex to Court Over Revenge Porn Threats

Tamara Black took legal action against her ex after he threatened to share intimate videos. Despite the trauma, she found healing through justice and urges others to report revenge porn crimes.

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BBC A woman with dark hair. She is wearing a grey cardigan.

Community Supports Iranian Barista After Birthday Attack in Twickenham Park

Diaco Yari, an Iranian barista in Twickenham, was attacked on his birthday. His community raised £3,000 to support him, highlighting the strong bonds formed at his coffee stand in Crane Park.

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BBC A group of people stand outside, in a park with their dogs. The coffee stand is in the background, with an awning for people to sit underneath.

Wales Council Tax to Rise by 4.9% on Average from April – See Local Rates

Council tax in Wales will rise by an average of 4.9% from April, with the highest increases in Conwy and Vale of Glamorgan. Residents share experiences, and political parties offer differing views on fairness and future reforms.

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Getty Images A shot of Llandudno. There are houses in the background with people walking on the pier in front.

Mother Learns via News of Son's Killer Returning to Court on New Charges

A mother learned through a news article that her son's convicted killer appeared in court on new charges. She expresses anger and disappointment over lack of communication from authorities and calls for answers.

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Nadine Marshall Conner Marshall, wearing a blue tracksuit jacket and a grey t-shirt, smiles as he holds his hand over his eyes in the sunshine

Mothers and Daughters Strengthen Bonds Through Policing Careers in Thames Valley

Two mother-daughter pairs in Thames Valley Police share how their policing careers have deepened family bonds, reshaping their experiences of Mother's Day with pride and shared challenges.

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Handout Supt Helen Kenny (left) and her daughter PC Molly Clague (right) both have blonde hair and are in their police uniform smiling at the camera and stood in front of police vehicles.

Catapults Used to Harm Pigeons Amid Rising TikTok Trend

Pigeons have been injured and killed by catapult attacks linked to a troubling TikTok trend, prompting calls for age restrictions on sales to protect wildlife.

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Vale Wildlife Hospital and Rehabilitation Centre A pigeon has a wound on its neck, and there is a white latex-gloved hand delicately touching the bird around the injury.

US Identifies Six Crew Members Killed in Iraq KC-135 Refuelling Plane Crash

The US military has named six crew members killed in a KC-135 refuelling plane crash in Iraq amid ongoing operations against Iran. The incident may have involved a midair collision, with investigations continuing.

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EPA A file photo of a US Air Force Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker aerial refuelling tanker

M1 in Derbyshire Closed Northbound After Crash, Southbound Reopens

The M1 in Derbyshire remains closed northbound after a two-vehicle crash near junctions 29 and 30. Southbound has reopened. Drivers are advised to find alternative routes.

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National Highways The M1 between Chesterfield and Staveley in Derbyshire

Lib Dems Urge UK to Build Independent Nuclear Missiles, Ending US Reliance

Liberal Democrats leader Sir Ed Davey urges the UK to build an independent nuclear deterrent, ending reliance on US Trident missiles amid national security concerns.

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Lockheed Martin/PA Wire Undated handout photo of a still taken from video of the missile firing from HMS Vigilant, which fired an unarmed Trident II (D5) ballistic missile. A missile blasts above the ocean, with light and smoke behind it, over the ocean.

Queensland Floods, Victoria’s Tobacco Crackdown, and Key Political Updates Across Australia

Floodwaters near Longreach rise amid sunny skies; Victoria to empower tobacco inspectors; political updates include Farrer byelection candidates and Queensland theatre naming controversy.

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Flooding of the Thomson River in Longreach, Queensland at sunrise