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US will send artillery, rockets and ammunition in $1bn arms package to Ukraine

US will send artillery, rockets and ammunition in $1bn arms package to Ukraine

The arms package is the 12th such tranche of assistance sent to Kyiv since Russia launched its invasion in 2022

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Watch: Sunak faces Starmer in PMQs as sex education set to be axed for under 9s

Watch: Sunak faces Starmer in PMQs as sex education set to be axed for under 9s

Watch as Rishi Sunak faced Sir Keir Starmer at Prime Minister's Questions on Wednesday, 15 May, as age limits are set to be imposed for the first time on when children can be taught about sex education.

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Chainsaw-wielding zookeepers hack down fresh leaves for hungry giraffes

Chainsaw-wielding zookeepers hack down fresh leaves for hungry giraffes

Watch as hungry giraffes tuck into branches of their favourite leafy treats hacked down by chainsaw-wielding zookeepers.

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New choir set to perform for charity after 42 men answered appeal to sing

New choir set to perform for charity after 42 men answered appeal to sing

A new 42 strong male voice choir will perform for the first time after first time singers answered an appeal for 40 men to join.

Express & Star -

Chance to see steam engine in Black Country and Staffordshire - times for Thursday's journey

Chance to see steam engine in Black Country and Staffordshire - times for Thursday's journey

A historic steam engine will be running through parts of the Black Country and Staffordshire on Thursday.

Express & Star -

'I died for five minutes - she saved my life': Villa fan who collapsed at match meets CPR 'angel'

'I died for five minutes - she saved my life': Villa fan who collapsed at match meets CPR 'angel'

A Villa supporter who suffered a cardiac arrest while attending a match says no words can do justice to the heroic actions of the fellow fan who saved his life.

Express & Star -

Royal Mail owner poised to accept £3.5bn takeover bid

Royal Mail owner poised to accept £3.5bn takeover bid

Royal Mail's owner IDS said it had received a revised proposal of 370p a share from a Czech billionaire.

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Bus crash fire kills six after horror collision with lorry in India

Bus crash fire kills six after horror collision with lorry in India

At least six people were killed in a horror bus crash in India on Wednesday 15 May.

Independent -

New Look's 'flattering' denim maxi skirt in two colours 'can be dressed up or down' for any occasion

New Look's 'flattering' denim maxi skirt in two colours 'can be dressed up or down' for any occasion

"I'm very pleased with this purchase. It's a well made skirt and looks more expensive than the price paid"

Manchester Evening News -

Right-wing commentator Milo Yiannopoulos steps down as Yeezy’s chief of staff

Right-wing commentator Milo Yiannopoulos steps down as Yeezy’s chief of staff

Announcement comes shortly after West announced he would launch an adult entertainment divison of his brand

Independent -

'Rude' mum sparks fury by brutally asking for refund in charity shop

'Rude' mum sparks fury by brutally asking for refund in charity shop

A woman sparked fury after asking for a refund in a charity shop, with many wondering why you wouldn't just 'take the hit' - but others defended her decision saying sometimes things don't come cheap

Mirror -

Battles intensify in Gaza's Jabalia and Rafah

Battles intensify in Gaza's Jabalia and Rafah

Israeli forces and Hamas fighters say they are engaged in fierce clashes in north and south Gaza.

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King Charles III’s first portrait as king draws mixed reactions online

King Charles III’s first portrait as king draws mixed reactions online

Opinion divided by the painting’s red backdrop

Independent -

Rishi Sunak warned that stoking culture wars will not save the Tories

Rishi Sunak warned that stoking culture wars will not save the Tories

Pollsters tell PM that right-wing rhetoric on sex education in schools is ‘not a winning strategy’ while Starmer lampoons him as ‘jumped-up milk monitor’ over plans to ban rainbow lanyards

Independent -

Head teacher guilty of sexual activity with girls

Head teacher guilty of sexual activity with girls

Neil Foden is found guilty of 19 sexual offences against young girls.

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Mysterious objects in space could be proof of alien life

This is no sci-fi film.

Metro -

Kevin De Bruyne gives injury update ahead of Manchester City’s title decider against West Ham

De Bruyne hobbled off during City's win over Spurs.

Metro -

Popstar’s bra top comes undone onstage as dancer rushes to help ‘panicked’ singer

The Deja Vu singer handled the situation like a pro.

Metro -

Sophie Turner gets candid over Joe Jonas divorce: ‘I didn’t know if I was going to make it’

Sophie Turner gets candid over Joe Jonas divorce: ‘I didn’t know if I was going to make it’

Metro -

Conor McGregor highlights huge advantage ‘tough man’ Tyson Fury has over Oleksandr Usyk

Conor McGregor highlights huge advantage ‘tough man’ Tyson Fury has over Oleksandr Usyk

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Chelsea to land £5million bonus from Real Madrid thanks to clever transfer clause

An unexpected windfall for the Blues.

Metro -

‘You’re wrong about CM Punk’ – Attitude Era legend reveals details of recent first meeting with WWE star

‘You’re wrong about CM Punk’ – Attitude Era legend reveals details of recent first meeting with WWE star

TalkSport -

Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool assistant lands new job as first-team coach before season ends

Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool assistant lands new job as first-team coach before season ends

TalkSport -

Global inflation and interest rates tracker: see how your country compares

Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane but not all central banks have taken action yet. See how this affects you

Financial Times -

YouTube blocks videos of Hong Kong protest song deemed seditious

Google’s streaming company considers appeal and voices concern about impact on freedom of expression

Financial Times -