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Track and trace hailed as Africa is declared polio free
Health authorities see the declaration as a rare glint of good news in Africa amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Almost 100,000 sign open letter to Priti Patel to stop punishing migrants
"Britain should aspire to be a country that stands up for those who are in danger and welcomes those that need a home."
Just 4% of Brits know all the words to Rule, Britannia! – poll
Rumours that the song might be axed from the Last Night have sparked furore this week.
Jacob Blake is paralysed from waist down, his father says
Speaking to the Chicago Sun Times, Jacob Blake Snr said his son had "eight holes" in his body. "What justified all those shots?" his father said. "What justified doing that in front of my grandsons? What are we doing?"
‘Covid-19 is rising again in our community’ as five patients on cancer ward test positive
“We urgently appeal to everyone to wash their hands, cover their face and maintain social distancing.”
Ofqual chief quits after exam results U-turn but Williamson is going nowhere
In a statement on Tuesday Ofqual said Ms Collier had decided “that the next stage of the awarding process would be better overseen by new leadership”.
Assange in ‘lot of pain’ as he met – but couldn’t hold – his children in prison visit
She said it was “incredibly stressful” but expressed relief at being able to visit him for the first time since March 22.
Priti Patel approved Taser may not be accurate & could hit passers-by
Home Secretary Priti Patel approved the use of the Taser 7, hailing it as a “safe and effective tool for apprehending criminals.”
‘Very painful history’ – British Museum removes bust of slave-owning founder
"These are subjects which need to be addressed, and to be addressed properly. We need to understand our own history.”