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Gay Afghan wounded in Taliban stabbing feels ‘alone’ during LGBT+ History Month

Gay Afghan wounded in Taliban stabbing feels ‘alone’ during LGBT+ History Month

Sara, 23, said the attack has left them with 18 wounds across their body.

‘Real threat’ of importing new tree diseases as devastating as ash dieback

‘Real threat’ of importing new tree diseases as devastating as ash dieback

A decade on from the arrival of the disease in the UK, the Woodland Trust wants to see action to boost British nurseries to protect our woods.

Ireland to close off airspace to Russian planes

Ireland to close off airspace to Russian planes

On Sunday morning, Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney confirmed that Ireland will move to shut off the country’s airspace to Russian planes.

UK will need to go further with visas for Ukrainians, says Wales First Minister

UK will need to go further with visas for Ukrainians, says Wales First Minister

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said the UK is ‘of course’ going to take refugees and pledged to help people ‘fleeing in fear of their lives’.

Rail firms ramp up timetables as passengers return

Rail firms ramp up timetables as passengers return

Avanti West Coast and East Midlands Railway (EMR) and Southern are becoming the latest train firms to reintroduce services.

What the papers say – February 27

What the papers say – February 27

Ukraine’s resistance in the face of Russia’s invasion dominates the Sunday papers.

Johnson praises Ukrainians for ‘fighting heroically’ as Truss targets oligarchs

Johnson praises Ukrainians for ‘fighting heroically’ as Truss targets oligarchs

The Kremlin said a Russian delegation has arrived in the Belarusian city of Homel for talks with Ukrainian officials.

Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively pledge to match Ukraine donations up to £750,000

Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively pledge to match Ukraine donations up to £750,000

The Hollywood couple urged fans to donate to humanitarian charity US For UNHCR to help the thousands of citizens displaced by the conflict.

Duke and Duchess of Sussex appear in person to accept prestigious NAACP award

Duke and Duchess of Sussex appear in person to accept prestigious NAACP award

Harry said he and his wife had been ‘brought together for a reason’ in his speech at the 53rd annual awards.

I know what it is like to struggle to breathe, says Stephen Fry

I know what it is like to struggle to breathe, says Stephen Fry

The actor and comedian has written a letter encouraging people to look after their lung health in support of Asthma and Lung UK.

Most sought after job is a pet sitter, study suggests

Most sought after job is a pet sitter, study suggests

Workers are re-evaluating what they want and retraining or switching industries, a report says.

Hundreds of road crash victims suffer broken necks, lost limbs or deep wounds

Hundreds of road crash victims suffer broken necks, lost limbs or deep wounds

New figures reveal the life-changing consequences of collisions on Britain’s roads.

Sarah Everard murder was ‘a watershed moment for women’s safety that was wasted’

Sarah Everard murder was ‘a watershed moment for women’s safety that was wasted’

Ms Everard, 33, was raped and killed by serving Metropolitan police officer Wayne Couzens as she walked home in south London on March 3 last year.

Faith leaders urge Prime Minister to reconsider sweeping asylum reforms

Faith leaders urge Prime Minister to reconsider sweeping asylum reforms

More than 1,000 leaders from around the country have written to Boris Johnson.

Rise in police recorded rapes and sex crimes in wake of Sarah Everard’s murder

Rise in police recorded rapes and sex crimes in wake of Sarah Everard’s murder

Forces recorded the highest number of rapes and the second highest number of sexual offences in a 12-month period.

Girls’ mental health ‘at a precipice’ – report

Girls’ mental health ‘at a precipice’ – report

Girls are more likely to hide their problems than they were before the pandemic.

Plea issued as eating disorder patient says their GP Googled their condition

Plea issued as eating disorder patient says their GP Googled their condition

Two-thirds of people with an eating disorder feel their GP did not understand how to help them with their illness.

Lung disease deaths highest in western Europe, charity warns in call for action

Lung disease deaths highest in western Europe, charity warns in call for action

Asthma and Lung UK said half a million people died from lung disease in the UK in the seven years to 2018.

Olympian Greg Rutherford and Beano reveal World Book Day collaboration

Olympian Greg Rutherford and Beano reveal World Book Day collaboration

The campaign aims to encourage children to visit their local library.

Teachers resorting to buying books for their classrooms – report

Teachers resorting to buying books for their classrooms – report

Six in ten primary school teachers have no access to new books.

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