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Israel and US warn UK as it plans sanctions on Israeli settlements in occupied West Bank
The restrictions come amid increased settler attacks on Palestinians and as Israel plans to develop 1,200 new homes in the occupied territory.
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Watch: Pupils return to West Bank school behind barbed wire to protect against settlers. Video, 00:02:06
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Harry and Meghan 'surprised' by King's letter making clear they remain non-working royals
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Thieves who stole four Renoir paintings abandoned two in garden as they fled, says mayor
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Drought and hosepipe bans remain despite wettest week since early February
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Attacks victim's death 'potentially preventable'
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Nottinghamshire
Canadian counter-tariffs come into force as US trade dispute escalates
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Prince George begins first day at Eton College
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A&E did not get the basics right - my son's life was ruined at 32
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Striking Oasis and Charli XCX images among nominees at Music Photography Awards
Contenders for the awards captured some of the past year's best moments in music.
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Richard Hammond to 'find a way' to share mansion with bats after renovation plans paused
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Wales
Lenny Rush cast as Dobby in new Harry Potter TV series
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New Inbetweeners film confirmed by Netflix as lead stars return
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Dolly Parton's sister pleads for end to 'AI garbage' posts after singer's death
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Technology
The 14-year-old 'guardian angel' who rescued a paralysed surfer. Video, 00:03:38
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Saving Lives at Sea
E.T. actor: Spielberg let me write a key scene. Video, 00:01:30
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Soundtrack your summer

Chaka Khan chooses 10 songs that have soundtracked her life. Video
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This Paul McCartney and Wings Bond banger will leave you shaken and stirred. Video
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Queen: Bill Bailey tells the story of rock's most flamboyant and iconic band. Audio
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1989: The year Scottish bands took the world by storm. Audio
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Radio 2 in the Park: Bryan Adams and Mel C reunite for epic singalong of '90s classic. Video
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Health and wellbeing

Why more women carry the 'mental load' - and how couples can share it
Planning, organising and remembering household tasks often fall disproportionately to mothers - here are some tips to help.
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Family & Education
I brushed off my sore throat as a hangover, but it turned into sepsis
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Wales
Why 'sleepmaxxing' could be making your sleep worse
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Michael Owen doesn't tell his children he loves them - how big a deal is that?
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Family & Education
How one of the 'most powerful hacks' to control stress actually works
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Money

The £70 refund letter that isn't a scam
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Business
Martin Lewis: There is a hidden parental contribution when your child goes to university. Video, 00:01:30
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The Martin Lewis Podcast
'I lost my savings after a job interview scam'
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Mum says 'no fat left to trim' on household costs amid 42% rise in water bills
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Wales
Why are European countries moving their gold out of North America?
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London

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Hearty, filling recipes that prove soup isn't just for lunch
These easy recipes make for satisfying dinners. Get slurping!
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Post-workout snacks that come packed with protein
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Food
Is peanut butter healthy? Here's what the evidence actually says
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Food
Should you throw away a sprouty potato? Video, 00:05:48
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Overcooked? Why robotic pizza makers are failing
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Uplifting stories

Fans aim for Vulcan salute record on Star Trek Day
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London
Golden retrievers to gather at the breed's ancestral Highland home
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Highlands & Islands
Metal detector's discovery confirmed as rare treasure. Audio, 00:05:05
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A look back at 1985 and the Madonna craze that swept the nation. Video, 00:03:02
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Why the 'Temu Range Rover' is such a threat to Jaguar Land Rover
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Business
What different world maps get right - and what they get wrong
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Africa
The fall and rise of the youth club. Audio, 28 minutes
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Why a former United player is 'loving life away from full-time football'
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Man Utd
How 250,000 babies were taken by the state. Video, 88 minutes
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A group of friends hurtle towards their thirties in this cult noughties comedy
Sheridan Smith leads the cast in a comedy about making a mess of adulthood.
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In newly independent India, Lata defies her mother's wish to choose a husband for her
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Scammers groomed my vulnerable mum out of more than £2m
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Charlotte Church reveals the one thing she just can't let go of
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Attacks victim's death 'potentially preventable'
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Police hunt after woman killed in hit-and-run near Edinburgh Airport
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Wales falls further behind rest of UK in international school tests
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'Unwise' for legal professionals to give character references, says NI's top judge
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