EU leaders agree Belarus sanctions after plane ‘hijack’
The EU leaders also decided to sanction individual officials linked to the operation.
World News|May 24, 2021
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West condemns plane’s diversion to arrest Belarus journalist
Ryanair said Belarusian flight controllers told the crew there was a bomb threat against the plane as it was crossing through the country’s airspace.
World News|May 24, 2021
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President’s opponent arrested after plane diverted to Belarus over bomb threat
Raman Pratasevich, who had fled the country for Poland, faces charges that could carry a prison sentence of up to 15 years.
World News|May 23, 2021
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Lack of playtime with peers has negatively affected young children, parents warn
The Sutton Trust charity is calling on the Government to put the development and wellbeing of pre-school children at the heart of its recovery plan.
UK News|May 19, 2021
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Parents and babies mix with peers in larger groups after ‘isolating’ lockdown
Adults with young children are now able to meet up indoors in groups of up to 30 in England.
UK News|May 17, 2021
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Freedom rally attracts a dozen protesters
RALLYING for 'freedom and democracy' – and against Covid vaccines – saw a dozen people gather at Salerie Corner on Saturday.
News|May 17, 2021
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Three in five workers say pre-school children are behind with early development
Young children have forgotten how to put on their shoes and play with toys following the lockdown, staff say.
UK News|May 14, 2021
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German watchdog bans Facebook from processing WhatsApp data
WhatsApp denied the update is connected with any expansion of data sharing with Facebook.
World News|May 11, 2021
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Wind and rain continue to pound US South amid flood fears
The storms have been responsible for three deaths this week.
World News|May 5, 2021
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Alexei Navalny looks gaunt as he appears in court following hunger strike
Even though the quality of the video link was poor, it was visibly clear that the politician has lost a lot of weight.
World News|Apr 29, 2021
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Majority of parents say funding is not enough for nurseries to stay sustainable
A survey revealed concerns about how underfunded nurseries could shut and affect parents’ ability to go back to the office.
UK News|Apr 26, 2021
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Mezzo-soprano Christa Ludwig dies aged 94
She sang 769 performances of 42 roles in Vienna.
World News|Apr 25, 2021
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Rapping jihadi jailed for life for plotting lone wolf attack
The Old Bailey heard Sahayb Abu, dubbed the Masked Menace, had been planning to carry out a solo knife attack last summer.
UK News|Apr 13, 2021
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Pope praises Duke of Edinburgh’s ‘distinguished’ public service
Francis said he was ‘saddened’ to learn of Philip’s death at the age of 99.
World News|Apr 10, 2021
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Global tributes flood in for Duke of Edinburgh
Philip was remembered as ‘a man of great service to others’.
World News|Apr 9, 2021
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