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The party seeks to distance itself from pro-Corbyn online groups whose members have made anti-Jewish and violent comments.

Special needs cash shortfall 'leaves thousands of pupils unplaced'

Growing numbers of children with special educational needs are without school places, figures show.

Russian diplomats leave Washington DC

Expelled Russian diplomats leave their embassy in Washington to fly home.

Royal wedding: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle choose flowers

Peonies, which the bride has said make her "endlessly happy", are among the flowers chosen by the couple.

Syria war: 'Deal struck' to take critically injured out of Douma

Reports say the critically injured will be allowed to leave Douma under a deal brokered by Russia.

RAF looks to space for the future

The Royal Air Force pushing boundaries, 100 years since it began. Three women serving with the RAF explain.

French fairground ride hurls man to death

A rotating carousel crashes to the ground in a town north of Lyon, leaving four more people injured.

Banned animal items seen inside Heathrow Airport's 'dead shed'

Newsbeat's been inside the banned wildlife room at Heathrow Airport - which includes seized illegal ivory and taxidermy.

Spring time in the refugee florist

Women fleeing war, persecution and domestic violence find freedom in flowers.

Your pictures; Waiting

Each week, we publish a gallery of readers' pictures on a set theme. This week it is "waiting".

Paralysed man to walk London Marathon wearing exoskeleton suit

It will take 37 hours but Simon Kindleysides will be the first paralysed man to walk the Marathon.

India's Gorakhpur hospital: The night the children died

Did lack of oxygen really cause the deaths of 30 children in one night at an Indian hospital?

'The uniform and the rules attract autistic people to join the police'

An autistic police sergeant says the uniform and the rules are some of the things that attract people on the spectrum to the job.

The country where the British are blamed for everything

Conspiracy theories in Afghanistan often have a distinctive feature - it's foreigners, and especially the British, who are cast in the role of the villain.

Could non-alcoholic gin ever be as good as the real thing?

A new breed of adult-focused soft drinks is providing alternatives to traditional alcoholic tipples.

How Aboriginal Australians forged tools from early British ships

Archaeologists say recently discovered items in Sydney can be traced to London's River Thames.

Anthony Joshua beats Joseph Parker on points to add WBO world heavyweight title

Anthony Joshua adds the WBO world heavyweight belt to his WBA and IBF titles as he beats Joseph Parker on points in their unification fight in Cardiff.

Donald Trump steps up attacks on Amazon

The president accuses the online retail giant of scamming the US Postal Service.

The Papers: Fresh Corbyn claims and Katie Price robbed

The latest on the Labour Party's ongoing anti-Semitism scandal dominates several of the Sunday papers.

In pictures: Christians celebrate Easter around the world

Pictures from around the world capture Christians celebrating Easter, their Holiest time of year.

SS Sagaing: WW2 shipwreck refloated by Sri Lanka navy

The British SS Sagaing, bombed in a Japanese air strike 75 years ago, is returned to the surface.

Spy poisoning: UK plays down Russia complaint at plane search

The UK says the search of an Aeroflot plane at Heathrow was routine - illegal says Russia.

Women found dead six hours after Basingstoke crash 'were amazing'

Ella Alford and Aimee Clayton, both 18, were found dead more than six hours after the crash.

Five takeaways from Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway without Ant

How did Declan Donnelly do presenting without his on-screen partner of 30 years, Ant McPartlin?

Anti-Semitism row official Christine Shawcroft quits Labour NEC

Christine Shawcroft resigns from the party's ruling body - comedian Eddie Izzard will replace her.

French armed officers spark Italy migrant centre row

Italy reacts angrily as customs officers enter a migrant centre to carry out a urine test.

UK soldier killed fighting IS in Syria named as Sgt Matt Tonroe

Sgt Matt Tonroe, from the 3rd Battalion the Parachute Regiment, died in action on 29 March.

IS 'Beatles duo' complaints anger murdered David Haines's daughter

The daughter of a British aid worker murdered in Syria says so-called "Beatles" pair have showed no remorse.

Alton Sterling: New footage emerges of the lead up to 2016 police shooting

Recently released footage shows the lead up to 2016 police shooting of Alton Sterling.

Teachers back prospect of national strike over pay

Unions back ballots for industrial action if members don't get pay rises of at least 5%.

Redcar rescue: Four saved from sea by human chain

Members of the public were able to reach all four who had ended up in the sea at Redcar.

'Stolen office lunch' drama has Twitter gripped

Zak Toscani's tweets about his co-worker trying to find out who stole his lunch have gone viral.

Russian spy: UK considers request to visit Yulia Skripal

The 33-year-old is understood to be conscious and talking in hospital after being poisoned in Salisbury.

Tesla in fatal California crash was on Autopilot

The company says a Model X vehicle involved in a fatal crash in the US was in Autopilot mode.

Dec to present Saturday Night Takeaway alone

Dec will be presenting alone but Ant is still expected to star in a pre-recorded sketch on the show.

Paramedics set to prescribe medicines

Up to seven out of 10 people currently seen by paramedics may need help but not a hospital visit.

Office lunch theft: the internet reacts

One man and the disappearance of his shrimp fried rice led to many people sharing food theft stories

Alton Sterling: Cop dismissed over deadly Baton Rouge shooting

Alton Sterling was killed in Louisiana in 2016 and his death sparked days of protests.

Esther McVey: Saturday jobs help teenagers prepare for work

Young are not "lazy" says Esther McVey, but significantly fewer now have jobs outside school.

The Bucket List: Seeing things for the last time

Eight-year-old Alexa is going blind and has created a list of things she wants to see before that happens.

Spy poisoning: Russia expels more UK diplomats

Britain is told a total of more than 50 diplomats must leave over the nerve agent poisoning row.

The school that has a 'gift list'

One school sets up website to allow parents to pay for essential items such as tissues and pencils

Inside train used by Kim Jong-un to travel to China

On his first known foreign trip, newly released footage shows Kim meeting with Xi Jinping on his train.

Northumberland care home residents knit woolly jumpers for lambs

Care home residents knit woolly jumpers for newborn lambs to keep them warm over Easter.

Islamic State 'Beatles' duo complain about losing UK citizenship

Two British men accused of being in the Islamic State 'Beatles' gang say they will not get a fair trial.

Met Police chief: Social media leads children to violence

Britain's most senior police officer says social media "revs people up" and leads to stabbings and murders.

Malala returns to home town in Pakistan for first time since shooting

The Nobel Peace Prize winner visits the Pakistani area where Taliban militants tried to kill her.

Australia ball-tampering: David Warner 'resigned' to not playing for country again

David Warner says he is "resigned to the fact" he may never play for Australia again after his part in the ball-tampering scandal.

Schools cutting posts amid 'funding catastrophe'

Schools are still struggling with budget cuts, despite government reassurance, it is claimed.

Alan Sugar urged to 'delete' Corbyn Hitler tweet

John McDonnell asks the businessman to withdraw a tweet featuring Jeremy Corbyn in a car with Hitler.

Prof Stephen Hawking Cambridge funeral to take place

The private service for the visionary scientist will be held at the university church in Cambridge.

Stansted Airport bus fire: Flights to resume after cancellations

Stansted Airport expects to "operate as normal" after a bus fire caused all flights to be cancelled.

Gaza-Israel border: UN seeks investigation over protest deaths

Palestinian officials say 16 people were killed in clashes with Israeli soldiers on Friday.

The artist who gives her drawings away free to commuters

When she's on the train, Liz Atkin spends the journey sketching with charcoal. She gives her drawings away to fellow passengers for free, as a form of therapy.

Week in pictures: 24 - 30 March 2018

A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week.

The woman who gave birth to rabbits (and other hoaxes)

These hoaxers were bold, dedicated, and didn't wait for 1 April.

San Francisco cop's close shave in barbershop gun fight

A San Francisco cop was lucky to survive a shootout in a hairdresser's that left him and four civilians wounded, and the gunman dead.

Gender pay gap deadline: What to know

Britain's biggest companies have less than a week to publish their gender pay gap figures.

The country where children fear election time

Parents in Sierra Leone have been warned to take extra care of their children this election period as it's feared they could be ritually killed.

The men who had millions of lives in their hands

How do the families of generals who sent men into battle commemorate World War One?

Is there a north-south divide in England's schools?

The Children's Commissioner said schools in the north of England were falling behind.

April tax changes: Will I be better or worse off?

The start of April sees changes in personal allowances, the minimum wage, council tax and pension contributions.

Ray Wilkins: Ex-England captain in critical condition in London hospital

Former England and Chelsea midfielder Ray Wilkins is in a critical condition in a London hospital.

Prince Laurent: €46,000 blow for Belgium's 'cursed prince'

Prince Laurent defended his allowance as "the price of my life, which is largely behind me now".

The Papers: Russia-UK row and Schwarzenegger surgery

Friday's front pages lead with the latest on Russia's row with the West and Schwarzenegger's surgery.

Five arrested after huge drugs haul in Dromore

Police say the find "could be one of Northern Ireland's largest ever hauls of herbal cannabis".

Black Mamba warning after seven Birmingham deaths

A 'cluster' of deaths across the West Midlands are thought to be linked to the former legal high.

Flute played during brain surgery

Anna Marie Whitlock Henry played the flute while surgeons operated on her.

UK soldier killed in Syria fighting IS

The serviceman, embedded with US forces, was killed by a roadside bomb on Thursday.

Arnold Schwarzenegger 'stable' after heart surgery

The 70-year-old film star has an operation to replace a catheter valve at a Los Angeles hospital.

Stansted Airport fire forces terminal evacuation

The Stansted shuttle service was "completely destroyed" by the blaze outside the terminal building.

Revise seven hours a day over Easter, says education expert

Working hard in the holidays, not cleverness, is key to top grades, says ex-headmaster of Harrow.

Legal aid: Barristers to strike over 'relentless cuts'

Criminal Bar Association members are also advised to refuse all legal aid cases from 1 April.

Ronaldo statue: Sculptor Emanuel Santos takes another shot at bust

Emanuel Santos creates a second statue one year on to silence critics who ridiculed his work.

Malala Yousafzai: 'My focus is only working for the good'

The Nobel Peace Prize winner talks to the BBC about abuse on social media, and whether she wants to enter politics.

James Corden's dad complains about Peter Rabbit review

Malcolm Corden was not happy with Mark Kermode calling his son "appallingly irritating".

Lisa Stansfield: IVF doctor sang to me

Lisa Stansfield describes how her anaesthetist sang one of her hits to her.

Why Isle of Dogs is no shaggy dog story

The stars of Wes Anderson's new animation on how it was made - and why it has an important message.

Katherine Brewster missing from Brazil meditation retreat

Katherine Brewster, 27, was last seen entering a forest in Santa Catarina in her bare feet.

Corbyn: Labour must do better on anti-Semitism

Jeremy Corbyn says he is an 'ally' in the fight against abuse of Jewish people, amid a row in his party.

Watch Sarah's final goodbye to the Today programme audience

Long-standing Today programme presenter is set to move to the World at One.

Vatican: Pope did not say there is no hell

A top Italian daily did not accurately quote Pope Francis, the Vatican says.

Final wish granted as dog visits dying owner

A collie makes an emotional final visit to its terminally-ill owner's hospital bedside hours before he passes away.

Spy poisoning: Russia expels 'unfriendly' Western diplomats

Moscow expels diplomats from "unfriendly" Western countries amid row over ex-spy poisoning in the UK.

Heartbeat actor Bill Maynard dies at 89

The character actor was perhaps best known as Claude Jeremiah Greengrass in the police drama.

Manchester attack fire crews 'should not apologise'

Greater Manchester's mayor Andy Burnham said frontline firefighters have nothing to apologise for.

Coffee sold in California must carry cancer warning, judge rules

Coffee sellers in California must warn customers about the chemical acrylamide, a state court rules.

Test-launch footage of Russian ballistic missile Satan 2

Russia's President Putin claims it can penetrate any defence shield.

Leicester family keeps 115-year-old hot cross bun

The Easter treat, which is a "bit hard", dates back to 1903 has been passed through the generations.

Bill Maynard - from variety halls to TV success

Comic actor Bill Maynard - who went from variety halls to TV success

Facebook 'ugly truth' growth memo haunts firm

The firm denies it believes that growth at all costs is "good" even if it leads to deaths.

Rugby rape trial juror's comments investigated

The juror is said to have made online comments describing the trial as well as answering questions.

The Real Full Monty: 'Empowering' stars bare all for breast cancer awareness

Victoria Derbyshire and Coleen Nolan were among those to bare all for breast cancer awareness.

Motorway petrol prices 'exploitative', says Chris Grayling

The transport secretary wants the UK's three biggest motorway service station operators investigated.

Palestinians mass in thousands for protest at Gaza-Israel border

Thousands march to the border, with reports of dozens of casualties amid Israeli army gunfire.

'I'm 18 - will I ever get to vote on Brexit?'

The BBC's Brexitcast podcast went live - with questions fired at Laura, Katya and the gang.

Anthony Joshua v Joseph Parker: Cardiff set for world heavyweight unification bout

Anthony Joshua says he will need to "simplify the madness" of the most anticipated fight in world boxing this year when he meets Joseph Parker in Cardiff on Saturday.

Thousands of violent crime suspects released without conditions

Stricter bail rules have led to police releasing more than 3,000 suspects without conditions in three months.

MPs urge Corbyn to suspend Shawcroft amid anti-Semitism row

Labour politicians sign letter calling on Jeremy Corbyn to suspend the party's ex-disputes chief.

New £30m fund to help rough sleepers

The government launches a new task force as the numbers of people living on the streets in England rise.

Prince of Wales 'deeply moved' in televised Easter message

The prince says he is "deeply moved" by the courage of those who forgive their persecutors.

Alligator 'gender reveal party' causes controversy

Family reveal baby's gender using their pet alligator and a watermelon, prompting concerns over safety.

Easter: Irish pubs lift Good Friday alcohol ban

Pubs in the Irish Republic will sell alcohol on Good Friday for the first time in almost a century.

Amal Clooney to represent detained Myanmar reporters

The well-known human rights lawyer says there is "no doubt" the journalists detained in Myanmar are innocent.

New Zealand v England: Jonny Bairstow hits unbeaten 97 as batsmen struggle again

Jonny Bairstow makes an unbeaten 97 as England's batsmen largely struggle on the first day of the second Test against New Zealand.

The Papers: Spy daughter's recovery and GKN takeover

Friday's front pages lead with the takeover of one of Britain's oldest engineering firms and Yulia Skripal.

Volkswagen's car 'graveyard' in California

Volkswagen has been storing hundreds of thousands of cars after the diesel emissions scandal.

Anthony Joshua: How many calories make a champion?

For Anthony Joshua it's 5,500 - but what about some of the other heavy-hitters out there?

The teenager sentenced to 241 years in prison

A man who committed a brutal robbery as a teenager will be in prison until he dies. Is that fair?

Obituary: Johan van Hulst, the teacher who saved Jewish children

Johan van Hulst, who has died aged 107, saved children from the Nazis but wished he could have done more.

Cambridge Analytica: Can targeted online ads really change a voter's behaviour?

Online political advertising that uses big data to target individuals - how influential is it?

Russian spy: How big is the Kremlin's diplomatic network?

Russia is losing more than 140 envoys, but it remains one of the world's diplomatic powerhouses.

Myanmar's Rohingya stuck in Bangladesh's 'no man's land'

Thousands of Rohingya Muslims are living on a small strip of land between Myanmar and Bangladesh.

Tampering and tears - Australian cricket's week of woe

BBC Sport recaps a remarkable week in the world of cricket, in which three Australia players - Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft - were banned for ball-tampering and coach Darren Lehmann stepped down.

Great Good Friday goals: Jurgen Klinsmann, Michael Owen & Thierry Henry

A look back at some of the best Premier League goals scored on Good Friday, including sparkling efforts from Thierry Henry and Jurgen Klinsmann.

'Unjustifiably high salaries' paid by some academies

MPs highlight 102 academy trusts in England that pay some trustees over £150,000 a year.

China's space lab set for fiery re-entry

Experts say the defunct orbiting Tiangong-1 module should fall out of the sky this weekend.

Hospital's 'artificial feeding' letter to mothers criticised

The hospital described mothers who use formula milk as "artificially" feeding babies.

US secretary jokes Bolton is 'devil incarnate'

The US defence secretary cracks a joke as he meets Donald Trump's new national security adviser.

Quiz: Who has 'admitted' to biting Beyonce?

7 days quiz: It's the weekly news quiz - have you been paying attention to what's been going on in the world over the past seven days?

Searching for the sublime: The man who paints in the ocean

Peter Matthews uses paint, pencil, rust and water from the Atlantic to make art in the sea.

Lagos street dancers go viral after Rihanna retweet

These Lagos street children went viral after Rihanna, Naomi Campbell and P Diddy shared their videos.

Meet the dogs fighting Heathrow Airport smugglers

Jessie the spaniel has sniffed out more than £1m in contraband cash since starting her job.

Turning bread into beer to fight food waste

This Vienna food shop is tackling food waste by turning inedible leftovers into something drinkable.

World's best teacher Andria Zafirakou: How did she win?

Andria Zafirakou is back in the classroom, inspiring her pupils after winning the award.

Telford abuse: 'I want to kill my son's groomers'

The mother of a Telford grooming victim says he was abused over a five-year period.

Malala Yousafzai's emotional return to Pakistan

For the first time since being shot by Taliban militants, the Nobel laureate is in her home country.

Thousands raised for orphans-to-be Louis and Ella

Louis, 16, and Ella, 14, face losing their mother to cancer after their father died of a stroke.

Lynn Bowles leaves BBC Radio 2- with Land Rover gift

The long-standing travel presenter also receives an honorary degree on her last day at the network.

The dispute over how Labour's disputes are handled

The BBC's Iain Watson on the resignation of the Labour Party's disputes panel chief and who might replace her.

Russian spy: Yulia Skripal 'improving rapidly'

Yulia Skripal is no longer in a critical condition after the Salisbury poisoning, the hospital says.

GKN loses independence battle to Melrose

Investors in the engineering giant support a takeover by turnaround specialist Melrose after a bitter battle.

Peter Kay's Car Share: Final episodes to be shown on TV in May

The finale of the sitcom, and an unscripted episode, will be screened on BBC One.

Ministers U-turn on housing benefit axe for 18-21-year-olds

A 2014 decision to restrict housing benefit for most people aged 18-21 is being reversed.

Nicolas Sarkozy: France's ex-president to face corruption trial

French ex-President Nicolas Sarkozy is accused of trying to influence a judge in a corruption case.

Barclays pays $2bn to settle US fraud case

The US had sued the bank for alleged fraud over the sale of mortgage-backed securities.

Basingstoke crash: Two 18-year-olds found dead 'seven hours after crash'

The two young women were found dead in a car at the side of a busy Hampshire road.

Cambridge Analytica files spell out election tactics

Newly released files detail election-swinging efforts by the consultancy and other linked firms.

Curious cheetah jumps into car on safari tour

Britton Hayes was on safari with his step uncle in Tanzania when a cheetah entered the vehicle.

Wareham lorry crash on pedestrian crossing kills boy, 3

The Sainsbury's lorry driver has been arrested after the boy was struck on a pedestrian crossing.

After rugby rape acquittal, #IBelieveHer trends

Ireland rugby players Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding were found not guilty of raping a student in Belfast in 2016.

Trump calls to congratulate Roseanne on TV return

The White House confirms the US president called the TV star following her popular sitcom's return.

Puppy called Ringo Starr trapped in TV cabinet rescued by RSPCA

The eight-week-old terrier was set free with the help of vegetable oil.

Ken Bruce says goodbye to Lynn Bowles

After 18 years working together, Ken Bruce says goodbye to Lynn Bowles for the last time.

Australian ball-tampering: Darren Lehmann to quit as Australia coach

Darren Lehmann is to quit his role as head coach of Australia at the end of the current Test series against South Africa.

Maundy Thursday: Queen hands out coins to mark women's vote

The Queen carries out the Royal Maundy service in Windsor Castle without the Duke of Edinburgh.

Britain's oldest men mark 110th birthday

Alfred Smith, from Perthshire, and Robert Weighton, from Hull, were both born on 29 March 1908.

Rapper DMX played his own song to a judge in court

DMX played his song Slippin' in a tax fraud case to tell the judge of his difficult upbringing in the hope of being given a shorter sentence.

Worboys case: Nick Hardwick says 'government at fault too'

The ex-Parole Board boss says the Ministry of Justice made errors over the decision to free the rapist.

PC 'tried to prevent daughter's driving prosecution'

The Avon and Somerset officer's daughter was pulled over for driving while using a mobile phone.

NFL cheerleader claims she was fired over Instagram photo

Bailey Davis is accusing the New Orleans Saints football team of gender discrimination.

The Crown: Tobias Menzies cast as new Prince Philip

Tobias Menzies will replace Matt Smith in the role of Prince Philip in Netflix's royal drama.

The incredible journey of a camera lost at sea

School children found the camera in perfect working order - fully charged with pictures intact.

Boy with rare condition walks for the first time

A five-year-old from Northumberland whose family feared he would never walk has defied odds to take his first steps unaided.

Explained: 365 days til Brexit

With a year left until Brexit, here's the way the talks have gone so far – and where they're going next.

Bargain Booze firm Conviviality close to administration

Conviviality, which owns Bargain Booze and Wine Rack, announces plans to file for administration.

Term-time holiday rules stop children taking dance exams

Children are too often refused permission to take external exams in school hours, says exam board.

We've not got enough beds or staff - NHS bosses

Managers warn 2018-19 will be hard with one in 12 posts vacant and hospitals short of up to 15,000 beds.

Row over deposit demands on tenants

MPs and landlords are at loggerheads over the acceptable level of security deposits demanded of tenants.

Carnival Cruise offers teen free trip for Snapchat handle

The cruise line showed up at a Virginia teenager's door to bid on his Snapchat handle, @CarnivalCruise.

Could Grimsby's ghost town be saved?

Once the heart of Britain's busiest fishing port, this forgotten area could see a new lease of life.

Venezuela fire: 68 die in Carabobo police station cells

The blaze swept the facility in Valencia, Carabobo state, during a reported breakout attempt.

Australian ball-tampering: David Warner apologises for 'stain on game'

David Warner apologises for causing "distress" to cricket fans "in Australia and all over the world" after the ball-tampering incident which has seen him banned for a year.

Me and my endometriosis: 12 women share their stories

Endometriosis affects about 1 in 10 women. These incredible ladies are speaking out after spending years in agonising pain, fighting to get a diagnosis.

Delia El-Hosayny: Being 'Britain's first female bouncer'

Delia El-Hosayny has been stabbed, shot and even delivered a baby while on shift.

Hat quiz: How much do you know about headwear?

Spare a moment as you don or doff your Easter bonnet and find out how much you know about hats.

Viola player Chris Goldscheider wins landmark case

A musician who suffered a life-changing hearing injury won a High Court judgement against the Royal Opera House.

Deptherapy charity helps rehabilitate veterans with scuba-diving

The charity uses scuba diving to help veterans dealing with trauma and pain.

Inxeba wins South Africa film award despite ban attempt

Traditional leaders were furious at the film's portrayal of gay love within a Xhosa cultural initiation.

Cycling the length of the Dakota Access pipeline

Martin Eberlen's images of those who live and work along the controversial route that transports oil across four US states.

‘I acted my way out of prison’

He spent his early life in and out of jail - then Michael Balogun decided he wanted to study at one of the world's top drama schools.

The man who's handled priceless art for 40 years

Ken Simons has been trusted to carry and move works by Picasso, Dali, Rodin and Hockney.

Are adverts deliberately being racist?

Newsbeat looks at why several adverts from big brands have been accused of being racist.

'Lost' film predicting rise of Nazism returns to screen

A 1924 silent movie rediscovered in a Paris flea market is back in cinemas after a restoration campaign, reports the BBC's Bethany Bell in Vienna.

Plastic recycling: How do bottle deposit schemes work?

The government is consulting on introducing a deposit return scheme for drinking containers.

Does Justin Trudeau apologise too much?

The PM has outdone other Canadian leaders when it comes to issuing mea culpas for historic wrongs.

'Deeply sorry' Christine Shawcroft quits as Labour disputes chief

Christine Shawcroft sent an email opposing the suspension of a candidate accused of Holocaust denial.

Trump picks his doctor to replace Shulkin as veterans secretary

Rear Admiral Ronny Jackson, the White House doctor, is nominated to replace David Shulkin.

Malala returns to Pakistan after six years

The Nobel Peace Prize winner was shot and injured by the Taliban in 2012 for daring to go to school.

Hatton Garden heist: Man, 57, charged

Michael Seed, 57, is arrested three years after the heist in which £13.7m worth of valuables were stolen.

Brexit: Theresa May vows to keep UK 'strong and united'

The prime minister visits England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland exactly a year before Brexit.

The Papers: Cabbie victims' victory and Brexit countdown

Fall-out from the decision not to release black cab rapist John Worboys dominates Thursday's front pages.

Spy poisoning: Highest amount of nerve agent was on door

Sergei and Yulia Skripal first came into contact with nerve agent from their front door, police believe.

Sir Ken Dodd funeral: Liverpool bids farewell

Comedians and friends pay tribute to Liverpool legend Sir Ken Dodd at his funeral.

Australia must stop butting heads - coach

Australia must change their style of play and stop "butting heads" with opponents after the ball tampering scandal, says coach Darren Lehmann.

Ghostly galaxy may be missing dark matter

Scientists have imaged a "transparent" galaxy that may have no dark matter.

Julian Assange has internet cut at Ecuadorian embassy in London

Ecuador says the move is to prevent the WikiLeaks founder from interfering in other countries' affairs.

Bargain Booze owner could be sold after failing to raise funds

Conviviality, the UK's biggest alcohol wholesaler, could face administration after failing to raise funds.

Trump keen to meet Kim after 'successful' China talks

The US president gives a positive reaction to the North Korean leader meeting China's president.

Man has 'world's worst' super-gonorrhoea

It is the first ever case that is resistant to the main antibiotic treatment.

Fourth Plinth sculptures: Where are they now?

What happens to the works that have previously taken pride of place on the plinth?

Houston officer kills unarmed man walking with trousers down

Video shows Danny Ray Thomas, 34, walking towards police before he is shot once in the chest.

And the Oscar goes (back) to... guy who left it on train

Producer Gareth Ellis-Unwin left the Best Picture award for The King's Speech behind.

Male suicide: 'His death was the missing piece of the jigsaw'

Friends and family members left behind after a suicide tell the stories of the men they have lost.

Musician wins ruling over hearing loss

A viola player who sued the Royal Opera House for ruining his hearing wins a landmark case.

Triple death crash driver jailed

Jaynesh Chudasama, jailed for 13 years, was driving at more than 70mph when he crashed in London.

Prime Minister's Questions: The key bits and the verdict

Theresa May clashed with Jeremy Corbyn over mental health services in their pre-Easter PMQs.

Paris ceremony for police officer Arnaud Beltrame

Lt Col Arnaud Beltrame, 44, offered himself in exchange for a hostage in an Islamist attack.

General Sir Nicholas Carter named as Chief of Defence Staff

General Sir Nicholas Carter will become Britain's most senior military officer.

Stormy Daniels seeks Trump testimony on her sex claims

Stormy Daniels wants the president to testify about whether he was aware of a "hush agreement".

Was lottery winner wise to take $1,000-a-week?

Charlie Lagarde took C$1,000 a week for life, rather than a C$1m lump sum, after winning a lottery.

How much to fill your Panini sticker album?

A leading mathematician says it would cost £773 to fill the World Cup Panini sticker album.

Mum's tough love lesson divides parents

Cierra noticed her son making negative comments about second-hand clothes, so she decided to take action.

Kim's next move: Reading the Korea chess game

Kim Jong-un's visit to China caught the world by surprise. Our correspondents explain what might come next.

Plastic recycling: Your questions answered

Answering your questions about what you can recycle, where and why.

Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding not guilty of rape

Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding are found not guilty of raping a woman in June 2016.

Facebook privacy settings revamped after scandal

The social network claims the overhaul will make it easier for users to find and edit their data.

'Youngest councillor' dies suddenly aged 21

Clarissa Slade, who became a local councillor in Devon when she was 18, has died suddenly.

The dangers that lurk in your bathroom

A study claims bacteria is present in rubber ducks. But what other unexpected risks are in your bathroom?

Cricket Australia CEO James Sutherland admits players cheated

Cricket Australia CEO James Sutherland answers questions from the media following bans for three players over ball-tampering.

Formula 1: Haas chief says 2018 car is not a Ferrari replica

Haas boss Gunther Steiner rejects accusations that the team's car is an illegal copy of last year's Ferrari.

Worboys release decision overturned as Parole head quits

A Parole Board ruling to free rapist John Worboys is overturned, as the head of the board quits.

Australian ball-tampering: Steve Smith and David Warner banned for 12 months

Captain Steve Smith and vice-skipper David Warner are banned for a year by Cricket Australia over their recent ball-tampering.

New arrest over Hatton Garden heist

Man held and items seized over Hatton Garden heist three years ago in which £14m worth of jewellery stolen

Trèbes attack: Paris ceremony for hero policeman Arnaud Beltrame

Hundreds of people gather in the rain to pay their final respects to Lt Col Arnaud Beltrame.

Ex-Harvey Weinstein assistant attacks 'immoral' non-disclosure agreements

"You can't have an agreement covering up criminality," his former aide tells a Commons committee.

Clara Ponsati: Scottish police arrest Catalan politician

Clara Ponsati is being sought by Spanish authorities over her role in the Catalan independence referendum.

Drinks bottles and can deposit return scheme proposed

A money-back scheme for returning glass, plastic bottles and cans in England is to be introduced.

Kim Jong-un was in Beijing, China and NK confirm

After days of speculation, officials confirm it was the North Korean leader meeting Xi in Beijing.

Why is Brexit taking sooo long?

A quick guide to Brexit and why it seems to be taking so long for the UK to leave the European Union.

'Cerebral palsy won't stop me becoming a lawyer'

Daniel says he won't listen to anyone who says his cerebral palsy is too great an obstacle.

Walmart shelves 'hyper-sexualised' Cosmopolitan

Cosmopolitan, which is known for its frank discussion of female sexuality, is removed from checkouts.

Canada teen wins $1000 a week for life on 18th birthday

A Canadian teen wins $1000 a week for life after buying a lottery ticket on her 18th birthday.

Sky Bet failed to protect vulnerable customers, says watchdog

The firm is fined £1m after failing to prevent gambling by customers who wanted to stop.

Sir Ken Dodd: Fans to say farewell at comedian's Liverpool funeral

Members of the public have been asked to line the streets of the funeral procession in Liverpool.

John Worboys: Court to rule on black cab rapist release

Victims of John Worboys will find out if their challenge to a decision to release him is successful.

Russia threat and terror the focus of security review

A new security strategy will combine intelligence services with diplomacy to defeat UK enemies.

Megabus ads promising £1 seats banned

The advertising watchdog finds as few as one seat per coach was available for the bargain price.

Utah trooper hit by skidding car

Sgt Cade Brenchley was attending an accident when an out-of-control car sent him flying.

In pictures: Brief encounters through the lens

Photographer Mark Fairhurst's portraits of celebrities go on show in Tetbury, Gloucestershire.

Taking to the skies in an RAF Tornado

The BBC's Sarah Montague takes a flight in a Tornado attack bomber, ahead of its retirement in 2019.

How Jackie Kennedy brought Mona Lisa to US

In 1963, one of the world's most famous paintings visited the US. The First Lady made it happen.

Jews and Arabs living side by side

The story of a unique peace community in Israel called Wahat al-Salam, Neve Shalom

Fired Vancouver waiter case: Are the French really rude?

A waiter accused of bad behaviour in Canada revives a long-standing stereotype.

Five songs you didn't know were about God

As rumours circulate that Justin Bieber is recording a Christian album, here are some examples of how that might not be completely awful.

Can the ad industry persuade us to eat more vegetables?

Advertisers are the experts at persuading us to eat burgers, crisps and fizzy drinks. But what if they tried to sell us something healthier?

The world's toughest place to study?

In the ruins of the siege of Eastern Ghouta in Syria there are still students refusing to give up learning.

Gareth Southgate: England manager unhappy with Italy VAR penalty decision