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Some half a million people are believed to be on the move within Iraq, fleeing the fighting. Stuart Ramsay has travelled close to the front line of the Kurdish-controlled north.
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The IndependentRFK Jr wants to put US budget on blockchain
The independent presidential candidate told supporters that such a system would allow US voters to know ‘if somebody is spending $16,000 for a toilet seat’
- Wales Online
The Welsh bakery named one of the best in Britain
It has been name-checked among 12 other bakeries across the UK
- Storyful
Greek Naval Base Evacuated as Fire Breaks Out Nearby
A blaze fanned by strong winds prompted the evacuation of a naval base on the Greek island of Crete on April 23, local media reported.Footage by Crete-based Zarpanews.gr shows firefighters battling the flames in the area of a naval base in Souda Bay.Flashnews.gr reported the fire broke out at around 8 am east of the base and “quickly spread to the west due to the very strong winds blowing in the area.”All personnel-related facilities of the naval station were ordered to be evacuated, including the hospital and school, eKathimerini reported.The fire was brought under control within hours, the outlet said. Credit: Zarpanews.gr via Storyful
- Manchester Evening News
Paddy McGuinness says "we'll support each other through anything" on living with ex Christine
Paddy McGuinness has opened up about his single life since his split with Christine
- Woman & Home
29 times the royals broke protocol
This is why, back when the late Queen Elizabeth was alive, King Charles and Prince William would never get the same plane, even if they were meeting at the same destination. It's rumoured to be one reason why the family didn't wait for Prince Harry to join their flight to Balmoral when the Queen was dying, as there were already said to be multiple members of the family on board. It may not be protocol-breaking but it definitely wasn't in line with tradition when Charles walked Meghan down the aisle to marry his son Harry.
- The Guardian
Centuries-old cherries found hidden in bottles under floor at George Washington’s home
Archaeologist says cherries ‘can provide us with valuable insight and perspective into 18th-century lives’
- The Telegraph
Big boost to defence reflects the new dangers facing Britain
The passing reference to defence in the March Budget drew criticism of the Government at a time of heightened international tension. The Chancellor said that current spending of just over 2 per cent of GDP would increase to 2.5 per cent “as soon as economic conditions allow”. It appears they now do.
- Storyful
Satellite Imagery Shows System Bringing Snow to Swiss Alps and Dust to Libya
Satellite imagery captured a storm system moving over the Mediterranean Sea on Tuesday, April 23, that brought snow to mountainous areas of Europe and dust to North Africa.Colorized satellite imagery from the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA) and the European Organization for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites (EUMETSAT) shows a system moving over the Mediterranean Sea on Tuesday, bringing snow to the Alps in Switzerland and dust to Libya.“Comparing these two products can help scientists locate regions of dust,” read CIRA’s post on X.According to Switzerland’s Federal Office of Meteorology and Climatology, snow was observed in the Swiss Alps on Tuesday morning. Meanwhile, a dust storm cast a red glow over eastern Libya on the same day. Credit: CSU/CIRA & EUMETSAT via Storyful
- Manchester Evening News
Manchester's only Michelin Star restaurant to open for Sunday lunch - with lower prices
Reduced prices and new Sunday bookings at Manchester's only Michelin Star restaurant
- The Independent
Mitch McConnell takes his parting shot at Tucker Carlson — but avoids Trump
McConnell will get to usher through Ukraine aid. But his accommodating of Trump risked letting Putin win in Ukraine
- The Telegraph
Parents could sue petting farm after 20 people fell ill after visit over Easter
Parents are considering legal action after 20 people including a one-year-old child fell ill at a petting farm.
- Devon Live
Torquay family flew to Paris because it was £100 cheaper than UK theme park trip
Mum Stefanie took her two boys to France for a whirlwind trip after realising she couldn't afford a week-long holiday
- Liverpool Echo
Crying woman beater says 'I don't want to spend a very long time in prison'
Abdulah Noor admitted beating a woman multiple times
- The Guardian
Morning Mail: Border force ‘not safe for women’, spy chief’s privacy warning, Gaza ‘mass graves’ claim
A secret report lays bare sexual harassment and bullying in marine unit; Mike Burgess to say rights are ‘not absolute’ in fight against extremism
- The Independent
Biden impeachment ‘star witness’ sues top Democrat for defamation
Tony Bobulinski, a former business associate of Hunter Biden, alleges in a new $20m lawsuit that Democratic lawmaker Jamie Raskin has been on a campaign to defame him in recent months
- The Independent
Video released of person of interest in fatal shooting of Chicago cop killed outside his home
Officer Luis Huesca was still wearing his uniform when killed in the early hours of Sunday, two days before his 31st birthday
- Yorkshire Live
BBC MasterChef chaos as John Torode forced to step in and contestant has to leave
MasterChef contestant Charlotte was forced to leave the competition
- CinemaBlend
32 Of The Best Heist Movies Of All Time
Heist movies have been a staple of Hollywood for decades, and a well-made one will always be a hit. There are a few elements that go into a great heist film. You can't have a list like this and not include Ocean's Eleven. It doesn't have a car chase, but it's got everything else, including one of the most star-studded casts in film history, with names like George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, Matt Damon, and so many more.
- The Telegraph
Teenagers who daubed ‘Free Palestine’ on war memorial get community orders
Three teenagers have been given community orders after desecrating a war memorial by daubing it with the words “Free Palestine” days before Remembrance Sunday.