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Former US president Donald Trump arrives in Ireland

Former US president Donald Trump arrives in Ireland

Mr Trump first visited Scotland before flying to Ireland.

Strikes making it difficult to tackle backlog of appointments, says NHS chief

Strikes making it difficult to tackle backlog of appointments, says NHS chief

NHS England’s deputy chief nurse Charlotte McArdle said the weekend’s industrial action had had a ‘significant impact’ for patients and staff.

Chris Packham tells tiger fraud libel trial: People know I’m not Jason Bourne

Chris Packham tells tiger fraud libel trial: People know I’m not Jason Bourne

The TV presenter is suing over allegations that his fundraising to rescue tigers was fraudulent.

Taoiseach urges respect for UK monarchy amid TV coverage row

Taoiseach urges respect for UK monarchy amid TV coverage row

Two Irish politicians have questioned the amount of coverage by Ireland’s national broadcaster.

Wisteria more than 100 years old in bloom at University of Cambridge

Wisteria more than 100 years old in bloom at University of Cambridge

Gardeners inspected the shrub, which has flowered later this year due to cold weather.

Shareholders revolt against Unilever bosses’ pay packages

Shareholders revolt against Unilever bosses’ pay packages

The firm confirmed that 58% of shareholder votes were cast against the remuneration package.

Lottery syndicate member won share of £1m on the day he retired

Lottery syndicate member won share of £1m on the day he retired

An 11-strong syndicate at a garage in Montrose, Angus, shared the prize.

Royal supporters make sacrifices to bag prime spots for procession

Royal supporters make sacrifices to bag prime spots for procession

The King’s coronation takes place on Saturday.

Creator behind 90ft sand drawing of King says the art is ‘super poignant’

Creator behind 90ft sand drawing of King says the art is ‘super poignant’

Claire Eason, a former GP for more than 30 years, swapped medicine for sand drawing to create a mammoth portrait of Charles ahead of the coronation.

Australian Prime Minister tells of ‘warm’ meeting with the King

Australian Prime Minister tells of ‘warm’ meeting with the King

The politician, in the UK ahead of the coronation, spoke after joining Defence Secretary Ben Wallace to tour the BAE Systems shipyard in Cumbria.

Critics hit out at police plan to use facial recognition on coronation crowds

Critics hit out at police plan to use facial recognition on coronation crowds

Human rights campaigners described the technology as ‘Orwellian’ and said it had ‘no place’ on the streets of Britain.

Pub closes after row sparked by seizure of golliwog dolls by police

Pub closes after row sparked by seizure of golliwog dolls by police

A collection of the dolls were removed from the White Hart Inn in Grays, Essex.

Tory chairman repeats 1,000 council seat losses claim and denies he will quit

Tory chairman repeats 1,000 council seat losses claim and denies he will quit

Greg Hands said independent experts had made the prediction.

Astronomers spot star swallowing a planet in possible preview of Earth’s fate

Astronomers spot star swallowing a planet in possible preview of Earth’s fate

While scientists have observed hints of stars before and after the act of consuming entire planets, they have never seen one in the act until now.

No ‘systemic’ problems at British Gas, but review finds four cases of wrongdoing

No ‘systemic’ problems at British Gas, but review finds four cases of wrongdoing

The review looked into 321 cases.

Plaid Cymru probe finds ‘toxic’ culture of bullying and misogyny

Plaid Cymru probe finds ‘toxic’ culture of bullying and misogyny

Party leader Adam Price said he has accepted the findings and is ‘deeply sorry’.

I have not fallen victim to fraudsters but I have received scam texts – Sunak

I have not fallen victim to fraudsters but I have received scam texts – Sunak

The Prime Minister made the admission as he unveiled a new Government fraud strategy.

Ministers accused of wanting to keep ‘loophole’ on foreign donations

Ministers accused of wanting to keep ‘loophole’ on foreign donations

A Lords amendment to the National Security Bill would have introduced new transparency measures on party donations received from foreign powers.

Soldiers performing at coronation juggle rehearsals with ‘gruelling’ training

Soldiers performing at coronation juggle rehearsals with ‘gruelling’ training

Four troops from the Royal Regiment of Scotland have had a busy few months in the lead up to Saturday’s historic ceremony.

Tusk analysis reveals surging testosterone in male woolly mammoths – study

Tusk analysis reveals surging testosterone in male woolly mammoths – study

Traces of sex hormones extracted from the animal’s tusk provide the first direct evidence adult males experienced musth, researchers say.

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