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Witherspoon and husband Toth split after 11 years of marriage

The Oscar-winning actress and former talent agent share 10-year-old son Tennessee James Toth

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Protesters’ threats toward King ‘convinced Macron to halt royal visit’

Macabre messages scrawled by rioters part of decision by Emmanuel Macron to postpone visit

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Which countries have the highest and lowest life expectancy?

Recent research found the UK falling behind due to widening inequality, but how do other countries compare?

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When is Earth Hour 2023 and how can you get involved?

This Saturday, March 25, show your support for environmental issues by switching the lights off, in the ‘Biggest year for Earth’.

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Russia warns of nuclear retaliation if Ukraine tries to seize Crimea

Dmitry Medvedev, who is currently the deputy secretary of Russia’s Security Council, said Russia is prepared to use “absolutely any weapon” in the event of an attack on Crimea

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Jeremy Renner to be reunited with snow plough that almost killed him

Given that the actor broke more than 30 bones, you’d think he’d never want to see it again

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Around 1 in 14 urinary tract infections linked to meat bacteria

Scientists spent a year matching the UTI-causing E. coli found in patients at hospital to that in turkey, chicken and pork products sold in the area

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Bordeaux town hall set on fire as mass protests continue in France

More than one million people are protesting the government’s plan to raise the pension age by two years

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Russia moves 1950s Soviet-era tanks out of storage

Mothballed military equipment could be rolling back into action, says think tank

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Lindsay Lohan, Akon and Ne-Yo fined after illegal crypto promotion

None of the celebrities who paid fines admitted or denied the SEC’s findings

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Lindsay Lohan and Jake Paul hit with charges over crypto scheme

The group is accused of illegally promoting TRX and BTT crypto assets

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These are the countries where homosexuality is still illegal

It is illegal to be gay in 70 countries, nearly half of which are in Africa

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Willis’ wife marks anniversary with throwback video of vow renewal

The former model urged followers to ‘seize every opportunity’ after sharing Bruce’s dementia diagnosis

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Who is Amritpal Singh and why is he on the run?

Waris Punjab De leader remains at large as of March 22, despite 80,000 police personnel reportedly on his trail

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What is the IMF? UN organisation to loan Ukraine £12.8 billion

The IMF’s loan will help Ukraine recover following Russia’s invasion last year

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Who was Marcel Marceau? Google Doodle celebrates famous Frenchman

Marceau used his skills to liberate Jewish children from Nazi-occupied France during the Second World War

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What is Gudi Padwa? Hindu new year celebrations begin

Hindus are welcoming in their new year but what is the event and what does it symbolise?

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Dick Van Dyke, 97, ‘involved in car crash after losing control’

The Mary Poppins star was reportedly behind the wheel of the car when it crashed into a gate

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US state bans transgender students from using toilet of choice

Lawmakers say they will not ‘rewrite the rules of biology’ for ‘a handful of far-left advocates’

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Earth Day 2023: How people can take part in the environmental event

From joining rallies to organising local clean-ups there are many ways for people to participate

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Putin claims Chinese proposal could be basis for peace in Ukraine

Putin accused the West of having no interest in helping Ukraine reach such a peace deal

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Molecule found in all living beings detected in near-Earth asteroid

Findings add to evidence that important building blocks for life could have been delivered to Earth by meteorites, scientists say.
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What happens next if Donald Trump is arrested?

Trump could stand trial as he campaigns to be re-elected in 2024

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Wagner chief tells Moscow Ukraine is planning ‘large scale attack’

Yevgeny Prigozhin claims Ukraine planning to cut off his forces from Russian troops

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Amanda Bynes’ parents break silence on her mental health crisis

The former child star was previously placed under a nine-year conservatorship by her parents which ended in 2022

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British tourist crushed by boulder at Vietnam’s ‘cliff of death’

The man reportedly clambered up the rock face and onto a prohibited section of the scenic viewpoint in Xeo Sa Lung village

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What is Nowruz? Festival celebrated by Iranian people around the world

Nowruz, also known as Persian New Year, has been observed for more than 3,000 years.