Ukraine wins Eurovision Song Contest 2022

Evening Standard
Oil and gas industries reject call for windfall tax
OEUK chief executive Deirdre Michie said firms need to keep investing in oil and gas for security of energy supply and to back energy transition.
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AFP
Hindu extremists target Muslim sites in India, even Taj Mahal
Thirty years after mobs demolished a historic mosque in Ayodhya, triggering a wave of sectarian bloodshed that saw thousands killed, fundamentalist Indian Hindu groups are eyeing other Muslim sites -- even the world-famous Taj Mahal.
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Evening Standard
F1: Upgraded Ferraris take the fight to Red Bull to dominate Spanish Grand Prix practice
Charles Leclerc dominated the opening two practice sessions for the Spanish Grand Prix on Friday to suggest Ferrari’s new upgrades will help take the title fight to Red Bull. Leclerc topped the timesheets for the opening hour-long session followed just hundredths of a second behind by teammate Carlos Sainz.
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Evening Standard
Rich List 2022: Who are the wealthiest people in the UK?
There were a record 177 billionaires in the country, according to the Sunday Times Rich List.
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The Telegraph
We are so grateful to Britain, Ukrainians tell Prince Charles and Camilla
The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall have been told of the profound gratitude of the Ukrainian community for the support of the Queen and Royal family in the face of war with Russia.
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Evening Standard
Fears for nearly 1,000 troops who have left Azovstal steelworks
Ukraine calls for prisoner swap but Russia has threatened to put some on trial for war crimes
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Swindon Advertiser
Microbrewery refused permission for beer garden it has already built
A micro-brewery run from the garage of a house has been refused the permission it needs for a covered outdoor drinking area - despite already building it.
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AFP
'Andean butcher' victims' remains to be finally laid to rest, decades on
After 37 years, dozens of victims of the worst massacre in Peru's conflict with radical left-wing guerrillas will finally be laid to rest in their Andean village following a years-long identification process.
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The Telegraph
Teenagers ‘murdered father after joking he looked like Ant or Dec’
A father was murdered as he walked home after a gang of seven teenagers joked with him that he looked like one of Ant and Dec, a court has heard.
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Newsflare
Tom Cruise walks red carpet with Prince William, Kate Middleton at the European premiere of 'Top Gun: Maverick'
Tom Cruise has returned to the role of US naval aviator Pete "Maverick" Mitchell. Here, he is all smiles as he is walking the Odeon Leicester Square red carpet with Prince William and Kate Middleton on the European premiere night of Top Gun: Maverick on May 19.
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The Independent
British medic on Ukraine front line: It’s the stupidest and best thing I’ve done
Conor Braithwaite, 23, has been helping to treat Ukrainian soldiers on the front line for weeks.
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York Press
Survey aims to boost exercise in district
Ryedale District Council is consulting residents about their travel habits, aiming to encourage more walking or cycling for shorter journeys.
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Evening Standard
Prehistoric faeces reveal parasites from feasting near Stonehenge
Analysis of the faeces found at the site of a prehistoric village near the monument has uncovered evidence of the eggs of parasitic worms.
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Evening Standard
Crazy for Crossrail: hordes expected at Elizabeth line opening next week
Peak interest in the Elizabeth line’s launch has reopened talk of the Crossrail 2 project
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York Press
York MPs back our mission to help you save money
YORK’S MPs are backing our Your Money Matters campaign - to help you overcome the surge in the cost of living.
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The Independent
Aston Martin deliver radical upgrades for Spanish Grand Prix
McLaren and Alfa Romeo are also expected to unveil major upgrade packages ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix
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Glasgow Times
Man with UEFA Europa League trophy carved into his hair among Rangers fans pictured in Glasgow
GLASGOW is getting ready to get behind the Light Blues on their biggest night.
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Digital Spy
EastEnders' Aidan O'Callaghan discusses male rape storyline
EastEnders newcomer Aidan O'Callaghan has spoken about the importance of the male rape storyline involving his character Lewis Butler and Ben Mitchell.
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Reuters
World Bank to offer $30 billion as Ukraine war threatens food security
The World Bank said on Wednesday it will make $30 billion available to help stem a food security crisis threatened by Russia's war in Ukraine, which has cut off most grain exports from the two countries. The total will include $12 billion in new projects and over $18 billion funds from existing food and nutrition-related projects that have been approved but have not yet been disbursed, the bank said. "Food price increases are having devastating effects on the poorest and most vulnerable," said World Bank Group President David Malpass said in a statement.
2 days ago
The Independent
Biden has an eye on China as he heads to South Korea, Japan
President Joe Biden's six-day trip to South Korea and Japan aims to build rapport with the Asian nations’ leaders
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