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Big drop in plays staged by theatres over past decade

The number of plays and musicals staged by the UK's main subsidised theatres is down by almost a third.

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Trump blames Zelensky for starting war day after massive Russian attack

The US president says Ukraine's leader shares blame for the war with Vladimir Putin and Joe Biden.

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Trump freezes $2bn in Harvard funds after it rejects demands

Universities, as well as many charities and religious groups, are exempted from paying federal income taxes.

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Royal Mail: What made a billionaire want to buy this fading relic

From the end of April, the 500-year-old Royal Mail will be controlled by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky who co-owns a football club - but why does he want it?

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Ant smugglers caught with hundreds of prized insects in Kenya

It is believed the ants were destined for exotic pet markets in Europe and Asia.

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The Wigtown Ploughman: Pub saved in Scotland's 'forgotten place'

How the community in Wigtown stepped in to stop a historic hostelry being turned into flats.

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Obesity in India: How 'pot belly' went from status symbol to silent killer

India’s obesity crisis is surging - and the humble pot belly may be a bigger villain than it seems.

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Ambassador does not deny Russia is tracking UK nuclear subs with sensors

Andrei Kelin tells the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg he does not deny accusations of attempting to spy on UK nuclear submarine fleet.

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Dubai chocolate: How a sweet treat worth £15 went viral

The story behind the Can’t Get Knafeh of It chocolate bar, which combines the flavours of chocolate, pistachio and tahini with shredded pastry.

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ChatGPT action dolls: What are the concerns?

As online users create Barbie-like dolls of themselves, experts urge caution over AI's energy and data use.

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Stamford school parents sign mobile phone and social media pledge

Schools in Stamford are backing a campaign to ban smartphones for primary-age children.

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Trump has backtracked, but this is far from over

There is an anxious wait to find out what comes next - and if a currency war will follow.

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Saliva test may turn tide on prostate cancer claim scientists

Analysing DNA in saliva can identify men at the greatest risk of prostate cancer

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Minecraft movie storms box office despite lukewarm film reviews

The film boasts a star-studded cast including Jason Momoa, Jack Black and Jennifer Coolidge.

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Charlie Brooker: 'Black Mirror could just run and run'

The unsettling tech-driven anthology is back for a seventh series and there's no shortage of material.

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Camilla Hempleman-Adams faces Inuit backlash for "privilege and ignorance"

Camilla Hempleman-Adams has apologised for offence caused to the Inuit community on Baffin Island.

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Tracking the world’s major cocaine route to Europe - and why it’s growing

The UK is now a major market for cocaine in Europe - and that's affecting people around the world.

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Titanic digital scan reveals new details of ship's final hours

The 3D replica corroborates eye witness accounts about what happened after the liner hit an iceberg.

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Belgian prince loses bid for benefits on top of £300k royal allowance

Court rejects claim by Prince Laurent, who said he was acting out of "principle" rather than for money.

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xkcd: Lungfish

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Lungfish - Wikipedia

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xkcd: Planet Definitions

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xkcd: Stromatolites

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xkcd: Radon

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xkcd: Time Capsule Instructions

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