‘National scandal’ as ministers U-turn on lifesaving fire safety plans for overcrowded prisons

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Eleven prisoners have died while ministers drag their heels over legally required fire safety measures in overcrowded British prisons, where there are an average of eight fires a day, Amy-Clare Martin reports

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Taking vitamin D supplements has hidden potential benefits for some people

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Vitamin D may help prevent pre-diabetes, which affects 6.3 million Britons, but only for those who have a certain gene

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Southern U.S. wildfires force hundreds of residents to flee

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Driven by strong winds and low humidity, the two biggest fires in southern Georgia have spread rapidly over the past two days and destroyed more than 50 homes in rural areas. But the growing threat led to more evacuations and school closings on Wednesday.

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Perfect weekend escape in the heart of Stratford – Westfield, food and sunset views

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If you’re looking for a stylish stay with sunset views, indulgent room service and a perfect in-room spa experience – then the Hyatt Regency in Stratford is the hotel for you

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Michael Tilson Thomas, renowned conductor and composer, dies at 81

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Michael Tilson Thomas, a leading American conductor for a half-century who headed orchestras in Buffalo, Miami, London and San Francisco while also composing, died Wednesday. He was 81.

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Southern US wildfires force residents to flee, leaving them unsure if their homes are standing

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Seth Hawkins with the Georgia Forestry commision speaks to the media as fire crews and truck assemble at the Brantley County Airport as they work the Brantley highway 82 fire, Thursday, April 23, 2026, near Nahunta, Ga. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)2026-04-23T14:38:14Z NAHUNTA, Ga. (AP) — Wildfires tearing through the South have forced hundreds of Georgia residents…

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Senate Republicans advance $140bn plan to fund Trump immigration crackdown amid DHS shutdown

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Bill clears 50–48 vote to boost ICE and CBP funding as Democrats oppose and shutdown continuesUS politics live – latest updatesSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailSenate Republicans on Thursday approved a plan to fund Donald Trump’s crackdown on undocumented immigrants for the remainder of his term and pave the way for an…

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Has Starmer’s sacking of Olly Robbins backfired? – podcast

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After Keir Starmer’s statement to the Commons and gripping evidence from the sacked top civil servant Olly Robbins, Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey talk about how the story of Peter Mandelson’s vetting for his job as UK ambassador to the US, which was first broken by the Guardian last Thursday, has unfolded this week Continue…

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Lebanon accuses Israel of war crime in killing of journalist

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A journalists’ union said rescuers were prevented from accessing the destroyed building where reporter Amal Khalil was left trapped beneath rubble.

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