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Lammy expected in Paris as Ukraine talks set to continue

David Lammy is expected in Paris as a series of talks are scheduled between European leaders and Donald Trump’s top team about efforts to end the war in Ukraine.

Suspended chief constable will not be prosecuted over alleged sexual offences

The suspended chief constable of Devon and Cornwall Police will not be prosecuted over allegations of sexual offences.

Safari park chimps join hunt for Easter eggs designed by school children

Chimps at a safari park have taken part in an Easter egg hunt as part of a project educating children about animal care.

Strongest evidence yet found of alien life beyond our planet

British researchers have found the “strongest evidence yet” of alien life beyond our planet.

King hails love as important virtue across religions in Easter message

The King has hailed love as an important virtue across religions and one that the world “still needs” in a personal Easter message.

Thursdays football briefing Arsenal outclass Real Madrid as Amorim makes Onana decision

Arsenal came of age in Europe by dominating Real Madrid over two legs while Inter Milan also booked their place in the Champions League semi-finals at the expense of Bayern Munich.

Plan to divert millions of patients from waiting lists with GP service expansion

The Government has set out plans to divert up to two million patients from NHS waiting lists by the end of next year.

Climate change will destroy cocoa yields by 2030 without support farmers warn

Cocoa yields will be “destroyed” by 2030 without financial support and fairer markets, Ivory Coast farmers have warned.

Charities and councils warn of childrens social care breaking point

Councils and charities have joined forces to call on the Government to stabilise a children’s social care system at “breaking point”, and bolster protections in “progressively challenging circumstances”.

Colossal squid filmed alive for first time since its discovery a century ago

A colossal squid has been filmed alive in the wild for the first time, 100 years after the species was discovered.

Highest daily number of Channel arrivals so far this year

More than 700 migrants crossed the English Channel on Tuesday in the highest number of arrivals on a single day so far this year.

Grandfather of Jesse Lingard tells court he was not an ogre with pics

The grandfather of footballer Jesse Lingard has told a court he was not an “ogre” as he denied allegations of historical sexual assault.