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Nasa launch paves way for return of stranded astronauts from space station
The replacements for Nasas two stuck astronauts have launched to the International Space Station, paving the way for the pairs return after nine months..
Families see school as optional and fines are not reversing post Covid trend
Some families see school as optional since the pandemic and fines for unauthorised absences are not reversing the trend, the leader of a headteachers union will say..
Putin must stop playing games with peace Starmer says ahead of coalition call
Russian President Vladimir Putin must stop playing games with a ceasefire and come to the table, Sir Keir Starmer said, as he convenes world leaders to discuss peacekeeping in Ukraine..
Skipper of cargo ship charged with manslaughter
The 59 year-old Russian is accused over the death of a missing crewman.
Man who murdered Amazon driver while stealing van jailed for at least 30 years
Mark Ross will serve a minimum 30 years in prison.
Education Secretary Disruptive phones have no place in schools
Bridget Phillipson says schools have full backing on removing disruptive phones from classrooms..
Thomas Tuchel calls up Myles Lewis Skelly and Dan Burn in first England squad
New boss Thomas Tuchel has named uncapped defenders Myles Lewis-Skelly and Dan Burn in his first England squad and handed recalls to Marcus Rashford and Jordan Henderson..
UK stargazers wake up to rare blood moon partial lunar eclipse
Early risers were able to witness a partial lunar eclipse or blood moon before dawn on Friday..
Chancellor determined to turn around economy amid surprise fall in GDP
Britains economy got shrank in the first month of the year..
William says he posts anonymously on Aston Villa fan forums
The Prince of Wales has said he posts anonymously on Aston Villa fan forums and described his match day superstitions..
John Lennon commemorative coin to be launched by Royal Mint
John Lennons life and career is being celebrated with the launch of a commemorative coin..
Drones used to sow tree seeds in scheme to restore lost South West rainforests
Tens of thousands of native tree seeds have been sown by drone as part of efforts to triple the amount of rare rainforest in south-west England..
Fridays football briefing Man Utd Tottenham and Rangers secure Europa League progress
Manchester United, Tottenham and Rangers all booked their place in the quarter-finals of the Europa League..
Many workers do not like team building activities report
One in three employees dislike work team-building activities, new research suggests..
UK perilously vulnerable to disruption in delivery of health supplies report
The UK is perilously vulnerable to disruptions in the supply of the likes of antibiotics, vaccines and diagnostic tests, experts have warned..
Prisons face total gridlock in 2026 amid failure to increase capacity MPs
Prisons are forecast to run out of space again in early 2026 as years of government efforts have failed to create the extra capacity needed, MPs have warned..
PM to scrap NHS England and bring health service back under democratic control
Sir Keir Starmer says the body will be abolished to .
Lewis Hamilton not feeling the pressure ahead of Ferrari debut
His first race for the Scuderia is in Australia this weekend.
Arsenal through to Champions League last eight
The Gunners beat PSV 9-3 on aggregate.
Aston Villa into Champions League quarter final against PSG
The Midlands side beat Club Brugge 6-1 on aggregate.
