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French vote tests polarised electorate with right hoping to win control of Paris - The highest-profile contest is for the mayorship of Paris - which has been under left-wing control for 25 years. 20 hrs ago - Europe

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AI toys for children misread emotions and respond inappropriately, researchers warn - In first study of its kind, Cambridge researchers found AI toys could misread some children's emotions. 11 hrs ago

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Bahrain & Saudi Arabia Grands Prix to be cancelled -- The Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grands Prix scheduled for next month are set to be cancelled as a result of the Middle East war. -- Formula 1

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Schauffele sets Players pace as McIlroy faces cut wait -- Rory McIlroy hopes a birdie on the last hole of his second round will be enough to mean he makes the cut at the Players Championship. -- Golf

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Too good to go down? Ranking shock Premier League relegations -- Premier League champions, FA Cup winners and club legends have all suffered the unwanted fate, but which relegated side really was "too good to go down"? -- Premier League

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LIVE - Trump warns US will hit Iran 'very hard' in coming days as Tehran's leaders join thousands at rallies - Meanwhile, Iran says it has launched missile attacks on Israel jointly with Hezbollah, after Israel earlier carried out strikes on Tehran.

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Michigan synagogue attack was 'hate, plain and simple', says governor

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Winners, Sinners and record breakers: 17 fun facts about this year's Oscars

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Cuba says it will release 51 prisoners in the coming days

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Canada sheds more than 100,000 jobs in first two months of year

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Ukraine and allies fear easing Russian sanctions will prolong war

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Why has Trump eased sanctions on Russian oil - and will it help Putin? -- The US said easing sanctions on Russian oil would provide only a limited financial boost to Putin.

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Mission accomplished? The 2003 boast that haunts today's Iran conflict -- The echoes between the conflicts are certainly there but there are also profound differences.

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Bodies of 84 Iranian sailors killed in US torpedo strike to be repatriated -- The seamen died when Iranian warship the Iris Dena was sunk on 4 March by a US submarine near Sri Lanka.

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From Mr Nobody to Oscar nominee: How one man took on Putin -- Pavel Talankin's film Mr Nobody Against Putin has already won a Bafta, and is now competing for an Oscar.

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Did Louis Theroux's manosphere documentary change anyone's mind? A group of young men and others who keep track of the online space say if they think the documentary will have an impact. 4 hrs ago

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The micro-dreaming game that helps you sleep - Invented by an academic and popularised by social media, cognitive shuffling is said to help people switch off their busy brains.

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'My hotel bill is £12,000': British holidaymakers stranded by Iran war -- Flights are restricted due to the conflict leaving people stuck running up bills for rooms and food.

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Weekly quiz: This dog was Best in Show at Crufts - what other prize did he win? -- How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

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Churchill's granddaughter happy with his picture being replaced on £5 note

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Watch: Lowrider cars bounce onto US stamps

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One house, two faiths, one fasting season

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Temple Israel rabbi: 'We were horrified, but not surprised'

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Police respond to reports of 'active shooter' at Temple Israel

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Man's blue skin hospital panic was just bed sheet dye -- Tommy Lynch rushed to hospital when he woke with blue skin but it turned out to be from his sheets.

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Trump's immigration comments may incite hate crimes, UN watchdog says -- It says the president's comments have fuelled "serious human rights violations", an accusation the White House dismisses.

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KPop Demon Hunters to return as Netflix announces sequel -- The sequel brings back the co-directors of the first film, which was a smash-hit for the streaming service.

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Australian businessman found guilty of working for suspected Chinese spies -- Csergo argued his reports did not contain any secrets but only information available on the internet.

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King expressed 'concern' over Alberta separatists, say First Nations chiefs -- Indigenous leaders made Charles aware of the "threat" posed by the movement during a meeting in London, they say.

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Musician Labrinth says he is 'done with this industry' and hits out at Euphoria -- The British star composed the music for the first two seasons of HBO's popular teen TV series.

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Sheriff in Nancy Guthrie case believes they know kidnapper's motive

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First image emerges of Andrew, Mandelson and Epstein together

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Chinese national arrested over attempt to smuggle 2,000 queen ants from Kenya

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Iranians react to new supreme leader's first address

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As hopes of regime change in Iran fade, Netanyahu faces political test

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Trump says Putin may be helping Iran 'a bit'

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All six crew members killed after US refuelling plane crashes in Iraq

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FBI hails 'brave' Virginia university students who subdued gunman to stop attack

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Would Arsenal be 'ugliest title winners in history'? What stats say -- While Arsenal continue their challenge on four fronts, their style of play continues to be criticised by some. Is it justified?

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Tottenham players can either 'cry or fight' - Tudor -- Tottenham interim boss Igor Tudor says his players can "cry or fight" as they seek to avoid relegation from the Premier League.

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Divisive, ruthless, brilliant - how Galthie helped France find their mojo -- Fabien Galthie has driven sky-high standards throughout his coaching career - but he has not always made friends on the way.

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Gaelic Warrior wins Cheltenham Gold Cup -- Gaelic Warrior wins the Cheltenham Gold Cup in supreme fashion as Harry Redknapp-owned Jukebox Man finishes eighth.

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