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Melania Trump Condemns Jimmy Kimmel's 'Expectant Widow' Joke, Urges ABC Action

Melania Trump condemns Jimmy Kimmel's 'expectant widow' joke, urging ABC to act after a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner she attended with the president.

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Getty Images Melania Trump attends the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner at a hotel in Washington DC

Birmingham Bin Strike Nears End After 14 Months, Council Leader Says

Birmingham's 14-month bin strike nears resolution as council leader announces a new offer. Union praises workers; opposition accuses Labour of election stunt ahead of 7 May polls.

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Mark Thomas A woman walks down a Birmingham street seen with overflowing wheelie bins on one side of the pavement and parked cars on the other

Swinney to Seek Independence Vote After Scottish Elections Regardless of Majority

John Swinney plans to call a vote on independence powers after the Scottish elections, even without an SNP majority, relying on support from the Scottish Greens. The UK government opposes a referendum, and legal challenges remain uncertain.

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Cynghorwyr Gwynedd yn Gwrthod Cais Tai Fforddiadwy Chwilog dros Bryderon Iaith

Cynghorwyr Gwynedd yn gwrthod cais i godi 25 o dai fforddiadwy yn Chwilog, gan fynegi pryderon am effaith ar y Gymraeg a diffyg sicrwydd ynghylch yr angen lleol.

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South Sudan Plane Crash Kills All 14 on Board Near Juba

A small plane crashed near Juba, South Sudan, killing all 14 on board. The crash, possibly due to poor weather, highlights ongoing aviation safety challenges in the country.

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National Press Club An overturned small passenger plane lies on grassland in the aftermath of a crash. The propeller at the front is twisted and the door is wide open.

University of Edinburgh Lecturers Launch Marking Boycott Over Proposed Cuts

University of Edinburgh lecturers, members of UCU, begin a marking boycott over proposed £140m cuts and possible compulsory redundancies, risking exam disruptions. The university condemns the action as unjustifiable amid ongoing disputes.

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PA Media A striking lecturer wearing a UCU armband in white and navy blue with purple writing on it.

Amid Fuel Crisis, Some Australians Fill LPG Cars for Just $60

As petrol prices soar, some Australians with LPG cars pay just $60 to fill up. Despite declining numbers, LPG vehicles offer cost savings and cleaner emissions, though refuelling stations are limited.

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Carl with his LPG car beside a sign for Broken Hill

Kincora Abuse Victim Settles Claim for Significant Six-Figure Sum

A former resident of Kincora Boys' Home in Belfast has settled his abuse claim for a significant six-figure sum. The case highlights systemic abuse and alleged state negligence at the home from the 1950s to 1980s.

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Niall Carson/PA Wire The former Kincora Boy's Home - a large, grey Victorian villa with bay windows on either side of its blue front door. The house is sited in a garden, behind a grey wall and decorative blue wrought-iron gates. There is a purple rhododendron plant in full blook in the garden.

Lorry Crash Spills Prosecco on M4, Causing Hours-Long Closure

A crash between two lorries on the M4 in Berkshire spilled 20 tonnes of prosecco, causing a prolonged westbound closure and minor injuries to one person.

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TVP Roads Policing A lorry with the side of its trailer ripped. Boxes of wine are visible, with some smashed and crumpled in the road. The carriageway is clear of traffic, though there is a queue on the other side.

Dozen Lamb Carcasses Found Dumped on Northern Ireland Country Road

Around a dozen lamb carcasses were found dumped on a rural road near Claudy, Northern Ireland. The Department of Agriculture is investigating, while locals express shock and concern over health risks.

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PA Media Two white lambs laid in a grass field. The both have purple ink on their backs

Russian Forces Withdraw from Mali's Kidal After Separatist Attacks

Russian forces assisting Mali's military government have withdrawn from the northern city of Kidal following coordinated attacks by separatist and Islamist groups, with the Azawad Liberation Front claiming control of the city.

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AFP via Getty Images FLA fighters sitting in a pickup truck on a sandy road, with another in the distance behind them. to the left are buildings lining the road. In the front right, there is an orange metal barrel

Man Charged with Murder of 74-Year-Old Grandfather in Torfaen

A 37-year-old man from Cwmbran has been charged with the murder of 74-year-old Nicholas "Brian" Parfitt in Torfaen. The family is shocked and supported by police. The suspect also faces threats to kill and harassment charges.

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BBC Police cars line a road in a residential street. Cones block the entrance to the road. Sun shines on the houses and there are green trees lining the pavement. A police car can be seen at the forefront of the image.

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