The Latest National and International News
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The UK and New Zealand are to pursue stronger defence ties and boost support for Ukraine
King Charles has met with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon ahead of visits today.
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Catholics mourn merciful Pope after death aged 88 following stroke
Pope Francis has been remembered as someone full of compassion, mercy and “irrepressible hope” as Catholics came together to mourn the death of a pontiff hailed by the King and other world leaders.
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Pope Francis dies aged 88
Pope Francis has died, a senior Vatican official has said.
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Prison officers call for use of electric stun guns
Prison officers are calling on the Justice Secretary to allow the use of electric stun guns in the UK’s most dangerous jails.
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Teachers to get permanent contract after one year
Teachers will be given permanent contracts after one year, under new measures announced by the education minister.
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Gatwick is worst airport for flight delays for second year in a row
Gatwick has retained its position as the UK’s worst airport for flight delays, as it continues to suffer from air traffic control (ATC) disruption.
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US vice president JD Vance meets Pope Francis on Easter Sunday
They met briefly on Sunday to exchange Easter greetings, after they got into a long-distance tangle over the Trump administration’s migrant deportation plans.
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Arsenal crush 10 man Ipswich to delay Liverpools Premier League title party
Arsenal denied Liverpool the opportunity to be crowned Premier League champions on Easter Sunday with a 4-0 victory against 10-man Ipswich at Portman Road.
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