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Woodbridge soldier's heatstroke loss of life was avoidable - report

Sapper Connor Morrison “may have survived” if his heatstroke was handled rapidly, say investigators. With inputs from BBC

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Stormont price range: Little respite for NI public companies regardless of £3.3bn

The authorities’s £3.3bn monetary bundle doesn’t imply there’s a lot respite for public companies. With inputs from BBC

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Victoria Beckham's fashion show disrupted by Peta protesters

She was wearing a black protective boot on her left foot to match her all-black outfit. And despite her lack of mobility, she did a walk past fashion fans and critics in the front row, who included former Brazilian international footballer Ronaldo, a one-time team-mate of Victoria’s husband David. With inputs from BBC

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World Transplant Winter Games: Kidney donor mum and son compete

Julie Baddock Alex was four when he started skiing When Alex Baddock’s kidneys failed, his mother did what most parents would do and donated one of hers. But he had to wait until he was three for a transplant, meaning he spent much of his early life on dialysis and needing overnight care. Simply living a normal life was the aim and now, nine years on, 12-year-old Alex and mum Julie, from…

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PM's speech reveals affect of Israel-Gaza warfare on UK politics

The prime minister’s Friday assertion addressed ‘extremism’ on the streets of the nation. With inputs from BBC

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How did the viral Willy Wonka experience go so wrong?

Paul Connell, who played Willy McDuff, a character seemingly based on Wonka, told BBC Scotland News he was handed “15 pages of AI-generated gibberish” as a script but tried to make the best of it despite things turning “scary” as people became angry. With inputs from BBC

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Brit Awards 2024: Raye may break file for many awards in a single yr

The star goes into Saturday’s ceremony with a file seven nominations – this is all you want to know. With inputs from BBC

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Newspaper headlines: 'Democracy underneath risk' and 'Farewell, Navalny'

Many entrance pages lead with the Prime Minister’s assertion outdoors Downing Street on Friday. With inputs from BBC

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JPR Williams: Wales rugby legend remembered at service

JPR Williams was the “ultimate warrior” who “ripped up the rule book”, say buddies and team-mates. With inputs from BBC

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Rock star: I've spent 30 years making a Scotland map from pebbles

A grandad is enjoying fame on social media after completing a 30-year project to create a map of Scotland from rocks he collected. Harry Young, from Newton Mearns in East Renfrewshire, travelled all over Scotland to collect the rocks used in his mosaic map. His family framed the artwork and presented it to Harry for his 85th birthday earlier this month. The story was shared on social media by his…

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US says falling commerce with China could possibly be constructive

US Trade Representative Katherine Tai says steep drop in commerce with China “isn’t necessarily negative”. With inputs from BBC

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Michael D Higgins: Irish President hospitalised after feeling unwell

Irish President Michael D Higgins has been taken to hospital after feeling unwell, his office said. The 82-year-old was assessed by doctors at his home, the presidential residence, Áras an Uachtaráin on Thursday evening. He was then taken to hospital for further tests as a precaution, Irish national broadcaster RTÉ reported. Mr Higgins became president in 2011 and was re-elected in November…

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Vladimir Putin: Russian leader making annual speech in Moscow - BBC News

ReutersCopyright: Reuters At 09:00 GMT, we’re due to hear from Vladimir Putin, who will give his annual state of the nation address to Russian officials and the wider population. The next presidential election is just two weeks away, and Putin is largely expected to formalise another six-year term. But before then, there’s the funeral of opposition leader Alexei Navalny – which is due to take…

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Harry Dunn's household to carry second funeral after human tissue discovered

Charlotte Charles says she is experiencing contemporary trauma after private objects had been returned to the household. With inputs from BBC

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Adele postpones all Las Vegas present dates in March attributable to illness

The star posted on social media that medical doctors’ orders left her with “no choice but to rest”. With inputs from BBC

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Telephone and broadband customers face 'unfair' worth hikes says Which?

The client group says cellphone and broadband suppliers ought to abandon “grossly unfair” plans to boost costs this spring. With inputs from BBC

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Disposable vape ban: 'It may well't come quickly sufficient'

The BBC speaks to younger individuals, a mum or dad and a vape store proprietor concerning the proposed disposable vape ban. With inputs from BBC