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Poachers have killed more than 100 rhinos in South Africa this year
Poachers in South Africa killed more than 100 rhinos in the first three months of this year, most of them inside national parks, highlighting an ongoing battle to protect one of the best-known ...
Israel plans to capture all of Gaza under new plan, officials say
Israel has approved plans to capture the entire Gaza Strip and remain in the territory for an unspecified amount of time, two ...
King’s uniform reflects what his grandfather George VI wore on VE Day 1945
The uniform worn by the King as he marked the end of the Second World War in Europe reflected what his grandfather George VI wore when he stepped on to the Buckingham Palace balcony on VE Day 80 years ...
Reform says county standards will fly as well as Union and St George’s flags
The party took control of 10 local authorities in England at last week’s local elections, including Durham, Lancashire and Staffordshire.
Dozens rescued from yacht after it began sinking off Miami Beach
Thirty-two people have been safely rescued after a Lamborghini yacht began sinking off Miami Beach during the weekend, the US coast guard said. The 63ft boat began taking on water off Monument Island ...
Young and old enjoy spring sunshine at VE Day party in east Belfast
The event in the city’s Woodstock Road came ahead of the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe.
LISTEN: Carlisle United's Callum Whelan on relegation
INTERVIEW: Carlisle United's Callum Whelan on relegation, what's needed to bounce back, changes at Brunton Park, Mark Hughes, fans and more.
Four generations of royals gather on palace balcony to observe VE Day flypast
Four generations of the royal family have paid tribute to Second World War veterans in a balcony appearance at Buckingham Palace to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
Appeal after metal and scrap thefts in Millom and surrounding area
Police are appealing for the public's help as part of an investigation into metal and scrap thefts in Millom and the surrounding area. Officers are looking into reports of suspici ...
Fans will feel let down by Trent Alexander-Arnold exit – Jamie Carragher
Trent Alexander-Arnold’s exit from Liverpool will cost him the unconditional support of fans, according to former Reds defender Jamie Carragher. The 26-year-old confirmed on Monday he would be ending ...
Aidan O’Brien’s beaten Guineas pair to aim for Curragh redemption
Dewhurst runner-up Expanded became the Ballydoyle handler’s 2000 Guineas contender by default after first The Lion In Winter and then stablemate Twain were ruled out of the Rowley Mile showpiece, and ...
Officer books Irish Guineas ticket with Tetrarch success
Officer is likely to be part of Aidan O’Brien’s Irish 2,000 Guineas team following a clear-cut victory in the Coolmore Stud Henry Longfellow Irish European Breeders Fund Tetrarch Stakes at the Curragh ...