Two bodies found in pickup truck deep underwater after US bridge collapse
Gaza conflict 'creating a traumatised generation of child amputees'
Hackers threaten to release stolen NHS Scotland patient data
Record number of migrants cross English Channel so far this year
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French lawmakers debate bill to ban hair discrimination
France's parliament is weighing legislation against a form of discrimination that's often overlooked: prejudicial treatment on the basis of hair. The bill is inspired by laws in the United States, where anti-racism campaigners have long argued that black people face unfair pressure to modify their natural hair. "They called me into the office and said, 'we know you care about your hair ...' And I said, 'oh and you don't?'"Fanta, a former police officer, is black. She says she's experienced what'
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Disgraced crypto boss Sam Bankman-Fried faces up to 110 years in prison at sentencing on fraud charges today
Former FTX head was found guilty on seven charges that carry maximum sentencing of 110 years
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Laurence Fox barred from London mayoral election after submitting 'invalid' papers
London Elects, the body that oversees the City Hall elections, has said Fox’s application to stand in the May 2 election was ‘not valid’
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Kennington Tube stabbing: Two in hospital after 'senseless' Underground station attack
The apparently random attack came just hours after another a man was stabbed on a train near Beckenham Junction
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Easter travel live: Drivers warned of long traffic delays as millions to hit roads for bank holiday weekend
Journeys on popular routes such as the M25 are expected to take twice as long
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Old Indonesia protest clip falsely linked to 2024 election
Activists gathered in front of Indonesia's parliament in March 2024 to protest alleged violations in the presidential election, however, a clip of police firing water cannons shared in posts about the demonstrations has circulated online since 2019. The footage -- filmed by a local media outlet -- shows a violent protest in Indonesia's capital Jakarta against proposed amendments for a new criminal code.
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London travel news LIVE: Storm Nelson weather warning for Gatwick Express, Southern and Thameslink services
A severe weather warning has been issued across Gatwick Express, Southern and Thameslink services as Storm Nelson approaches. National Rail has warned trains could be cancelled or hit by delays due to high winds and heavy rain, with the storm predicted to bring winds of up to 70mph to parts of England. The warning comes ahead of a predicted “Carmageddon” - with motorists advised journeys could take twice as long as 14 million Easter getaways are planned.On Thursday morning commuters in south-e
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