Ukrainian troops patrol frontline trenches as tensions rise with Russia
Bartholomew School in Eynsham took second place in the National Reading Champions Quiz run by the National Literacy Trust.
Cries of “no surrender” had echoed at Stormont early on Saturday afternoon as crowds gathered in Belfast to mark 100 years since the creation of Northern Ireland in 1921. About 20,000 marchers, with tens of thousands more spectators, thronged Belfast city centre after making their way from Stormont. At around 6pm on Saturday evening, the final bands and marchers were arriving in Belfast after a day that saw unionists from across Northern Ireland meet to celebrate the century since partition. While political deadlock remains in the region, attendees at the delayed centenary event were upbeat and in a relaxed mood as they gathered to celebrate the past, present and future of Northern Ireland.
Lamidi Adeyemi, the Alaafin of Oyo, who has died aged 83, was the traditional ruler of the ancient Oyo kingdom in Nigeria. As occupant of a seat that had survived for centuries into the modern republic of Nigeria, he wielded great influence as an authoritative representative of the interests and culture of the Yoruba people.
The actor released a six minute video on her Instagram explaining her situation
The mother of a teenager who killed 21 people in a Texas school shooting has begged forgiveness for her son, saying he “had his reasons for doing what he did”. Nineteen students and two teachers were killed at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde when 18-year-old Salvador Ramos opened fire. Speaking after her son was shot dead by law enforcement officers, Adriana Martinez Reyes begged the victims for forgiveness.
What better way to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee than with a terribly British afternoon tea - here are the best places to get one according to Tripadvisor reviews.
After three days of talks, G7 Ministers made a bid to tackle global warming with a number of pledges which will be presented to leaders next month at the G7 summit in Elmau, Germany - moves which have been largely welcomed by climate activists.
Outlet says it promised confidentiality to source over 2016 video and story
The courtroom in Fairfax County Court in Virginia witnessed a rare moment of agreement among the legal teams of Johnny Depp and Amber Heard
A MAN who was reported missing from Barrhead has been found "safe and well".
Ferrari took the front row of the grid in Monaco with Carlos Sainz in second, while Red Bull’s Sergio Pérez and Max Verstappen qualified third and fourth
Interim review sounds alarm over staff training at scandal-hit hospital
Celebrities flock to the French Riviera to showcase their style
As the blockbuster six-week defamation trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard drew to a close, the courtroom in Fairfax, Virginia burst into spontaneous applause to congratulate the stenographer who transcribed every detail.
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Thousands of NRA members attended the annual NRA Convention in Houston despite the mass shooting massacre.
Liverpool have been beaten in the Champions League final after a 1-0 defeat by Real Madrid in Paris. The Reds dominated much of the first half with Real Madrid's Thibault Courtois making saves, but it was the Spanish champions who came closest to breaking the deadlock with a goal by Karim Benzema disallowed after a lengthy delay for a VAR check. Brazilian winger Jose Vinicius Junior put Real Madrid ahead in the 59th minute, slotting in after a driven cross from Federico Valverde.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has dedicated their Champions League final to the people of Ukraine after Russia’s invasion of the country in February. The Reds face Real Madrid - in a rematch of their 2018 encounter in Kyiv which they lost 3-1 - at the Stade de France after the showpiece was moved from St Petersburg following Vladimir Putin’s decision to start a war against their neighbours.
AHEAD of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee weekend, we take a look at her visit to Brighton College almost 60 years ago.
Victim shares pride in helping to jail ‘dangerous’ modern slavery gang
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