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3m Labour vote to block Jeremy Corbyn from standing for party
21m Paris trains tracks blocked amid nationwide anti-pension reform demos
54m Teachers urged not to strike during GCSE and A-Level exams
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Transport

Sadiq Khan unveils ‘Superloop’ bus network for London suburbs

The Superloop is part of a £6m investment by the Mayor in outer London bus services alongside the expansion of Ulez

World
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Paris trains tracks blocked amid nationwide anti-pension reform demos

Clashes also break out in Nantes as up 1million expected to join marches across France

Health

Barclay urges nurses to back pay offer amid row over its funding

NHS chiefs deny pay deal can be partly funding by new ‘efficiencies’ in the health service

World

CCTV shows moment shooter entered Nashville school before killing six

Former pupil Audrey Hale was shot dead by police after killing three children and three adults

Crime
12m

Olivia case defendant is ‘hated’ but not guilty, court told

Thomas Cashman denies the murder of nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel.
UK
14m

How much do teachers earn as NEU calls Government offer ‘insulting’?

National Education Union will propose members reject offer of a 4.3 per cent raise and £1,000 one-off payment

Crime
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Man accused of murdering partner’s daughter ‘smashed up’ house with hammer

Sinead James gave evidence about her partner Kyle Bevan at Swansea Crown Court.
Showbiz
51m

Ben Affleck praises wife JLo as they pack on the PDA at Air premiere

The actor-director said the film wouldn’t have been made without Lopez’s ‘love and support’

Crime
58m

Suspect remanded in custody accused of murder and kidnap

Daryoush Kholghnik, of Vaughan Way, Leicester, is accused of murdering Tala Tala, 53.
Education

Teachers urged not to strike during GCSE and A-Level exams

Teaching leaders refuse to rule out strike action during exam season

World

Which countries have banned TikTok?

The global social media giant has been criticised by numerous governments worldwide.

UK

Asda set to appease competition concerns over £600m takeover of petrol stations

The Competition and Markets Authority said it ‘might’ accept Asda’s proposals to offload 13 sites.
UK

Safety warning as lighthouse workers balloted on strike action

The Unite union has warned that industrial action would create major safety issues for vessels.
Diary

Politicos are passing around copies of a steamy new Westminster novel

And: is Nadine Dorries writing some political fiction too?

UK
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UCL professor claims BBC hiding Oxbridge bias on University Challenge

Professor Frank Coffield is calling for each university to be limited to one entry each

Crime

Man’s skull fractured in ‘terrifying’ Rolex robbery in Balham

The victim was walking along Hydethorpe Road when a male accosted him from behind

Politics

Sturgeon sends resignation letter to King

Ms Sturgeon now goes to the backbenches at Holyrood, along with her deputy John Swinney.
UK

UK strikes 2023: Which workforces are striking or threatening to?

RMT union members have accepted a revised wage offer, ending rail strikes planned for March and April. But which other industries are striking soon or planning to? Here’s all you need to know

Health

More maternity tragedies will occur unless rapid changes are made – report

Health Service Ombudsman Rob Behrens said the cases his office had heard were ‘extremely distressing’.
London

Images of rock legends help gallery celebrate 20th anniversary

West Contemporary’s XX show will see images of some of the world’s biggest musicians go on display

Crime

Police officer’s alleged killer appears at the Old Bailey

Louis De Zoysa, 25, allegedly killed Metropolitan Police custody sergeant Matt Ratana in the early hours of September 25 2020.
UK

Major works by artist Alberta Whittle acquired for the nation

The two pieces were part of the Barbadian-Scottish artist’s show at the Venice Biennale last year.
Crime

CCTV appeal after woman suffers head injury outside Bexleyheath bar

Detectives urge anyone who recognises the woman to come forward

UK

BBC Woman’s Hour reveals sport-focused Power List 2023

The list features sportswomen, leaders, change-makers, amplifiers and grassroots contributors.
UK

When is Easter 2023 and when are the school holidays?

How to celebrate the Christian festival — and when you can eat your weight in chocolate bunnies.

Environment

Up to 15 birds with oil on feathers spotted since Poole Harbour oil leak

Approximately 200 barrels of reservoir fluid were released after the leak occurred at the Wytch Farm oil field on Sunday.
Environment

Microplastics found in UK waters at 100 times the level of six years ago

Samples for the research were gathered by the three rowing teams who took part in the 2,000-mile GB Row Challenge to circumnavigate the country.
Showbiz

Ratajkowski ‘begging Olivia Wilde for forgiveness’ after Styles kiss

The model, 31, was recently pictured hanging out with the 39-year-old director at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party

UK

New Army role for King following in late Queen’s footsteps

Charles is now Colonel in Chief of the Corps of Royal Engineers, known as the Sappers.
World

Huge fire at Mexico migrant facility kills at least 37 people

Footage from the scene showed soldiers and firefighters helping the injured to safety

Politics

Yousaf urged to include Forbes and Regan in cabinet

Humza Yousaf is expected to be elected first minister on Tuesday and set out his government team this week.
Politics

Yousaf has ‘power to govern’ Scotland without election, says campaign manager

Scottish Labour is pushing for an early election following the SNP leadership race.
World

Nashville school shooting: US gun crime statistics as six killed

Guns have been the leading cause of death for children and teenagers since 2020

Politics

Teacher strikes could disrupt exams as union urges members to reject pay offer

National Education Union co-leader Mary Bousted said teachers do not want to disrupt exams but declined to rule out strikes on exam days.
UK

Why is Jeremy Corbyn no longer a Labour MP?

Keir Starmer is set to confirm the Islington North MP will not stand for Labour at the next election

UK

Twitter to scrap features for non-paying users in Elon Musk shake-up

Users of the social media platform who want to remain verified can pay up to 11 US dollars (£8.93) a month as part of Mr Musk’s plans.
Politics

British Challenger 2 tanks arrive in Ukraine and will soon face combat

Ukraine’s defence minister Oleksii Reznikov thanked Rishi Sunak for the 14 tanks which will help in the fight against the Russian invasion.
Crime

Man robbed of electric scooter at West Hampstead station

Police have released CCTV images of two men they would like to speak to in connection with the investigation

UK

Foaling season for Konik ponies begins at National Trust nature reserve

The newest arrival at the Wicken Fen site in Cambridgeshire was born on Friday and the eldest pony in the herd turns 30 this year.
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