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In Pictures: Good Friday holiday brings warmest day of the year so far

In Pictures: Good Friday holiday brings warmest day of the year so far

The 22C registered in central London was the highest in 2022.

Several oil firms secure civil injunctions aimed at stopping climate protests

Several oil firms secure civil injunctions aimed at stopping climate protests

A number of key operators including Navigator Thames, ExxonMobil and Valero recently gained their injunctions.

Rwanda migration policy breaches international law, says UN refugee agency

Rwanda migration policy breaches international law, says UN refugee agency

The UNHCR said it ‘strongly condemns’ the plan to send migrants who arrive in Britain unlawfully, to Africa.

Navy criticised for using vessels ‘too big’ for job of rescuing Channel migrants

Navy criticised for using vessels ‘too big’ for job of rescuing Channel migrants

Patrol vessels have been posted in the Channel to oversee operations.

Extinction Rebellion block four of London’s busiest bridges on bank holiday

Extinction Rebellion block four of London’s busiest bridges on bank holiday

The group said protests are under way on Waterloo, Blackfriars, Lambeth and Westminster bridges.

Johnny Depp needs ‘a rabbit out of a hat’ to win US lawsuit, says media lawyer

Johnny Depp needs ‘a rabbit out of a hat’ to win US lawsuit, says media lawyer

Alex Wade, legal partner at Wiggin LLP, said the trial in Virginia was the actor’s ‘last throw of the dice’.

Dozens of climate protesters charged after arrests made at oil depots

Dozens of climate protesters charged after arrests made at oil depots

Pictures from Just Stop Oil, a group of climate activists affiliated with Extinction Rebellion, show people on oil tankers and blocking roads.

‘The eggs just kept coming’: Easter eggs donated to children in hospital

‘The eggs just kept coming’: Easter eggs donated to children in hospital

Hospitals across the country have been receiving chocolate eggs for children spending the Easter period away from home.

UK records warmest day of the year so far as temperature hits 22C

UK records warmest day of the year so far as temperature hits 22C

The mercury soared to the new high in St James’s Park in central London on Friday afternoon.

Roads running ‘reasonably freely’ on Good Friday amid warnings of travel chaos

Roads running ‘reasonably freely’ on Good Friday amid warnings of travel chaos

It came as temperatures hit 20.2C (68.4F) in Northolt, west London, with the mercury expected to hit 23C (73.4F) in the late afternoon.

Brian May hints at performance for Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations

Brian May hints at performance for Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations

The Queen guitarist previously performed on the roof of Buckingham Palace during the 2002 Golden Jubilee.

Jeremy Clarkson’s beekeepers raising money to send 4x4s to Ukraine

Jeremy Clarkson’s beekeepers raising money to send 4x4s to Ukraine

Lucy Zaichenko said she and her husband are ‘eternally grateful’ for Clarkson’s support in their effort.

WHO monitoring hepatitis cases with warning of more reports in coming days

WHO monitoring hepatitis cases with warning of more reports in coming days

WHO said it was closely monitoring reports of hepatitis in the UK as it warned of more cases likely to come.

Sturgeon questions Ross’s ability to ‘stand up’ to PM and Government

Sturgeon questions Ross’s ability to ‘stand up’ to PM and Government

She criticised his support for plans to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda while their claims are assessed.

Brain tumour treatment using DNA sequencing gives ‘hope’ for patients

Brain tumour treatment using DNA sequencing gives ‘hope’ for patients

People with glioblastoma are being offered a more detailed diagnosis and tailored treatment plan.

Teachers to debate incel culture as ‘seven in 10’ experience misogyny

Teachers to debate incel culture as ‘seven in 10’ experience misogyny

Teachers report undermining and belittling comments at work as well as experiencing physical and sexual violence.

Epilepsy guide translated into Ukrainian to help refugees

Epilepsy guide translated into Ukrainian to help refugees

Epipicto will be available to those fleeing the war, both in Britain and in other European countries.

Footage of British POW held over Ukraine resistance is ‘propaganda’, family say

Footage of British POW held over Ukraine resistance is ‘propaganda’, family say

Aiden Aslin, 28, appeared to blame Ukraine for not ending the war with Russia in an interview allegedly broadcast on Kremlin-controlled television.

Parkinson’s patients to be given ‘smart watches’ to monitor their movements

Parkinson’s patients to be given ‘smart watches’ to monitor their movements

The Parkinson’s Kinetigraph, a gadget containing sensors, sends signals about the patient’s activity to doctors.

Dozens of arrests made as climate activists target oil terminals

Dozens of arrests made as climate activists target oil terminals

Warwickshire Police said 12 arrests had been made on Friday morning, while officers were also at the scene in Essex.

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