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Iran calls for 'definitive' end to war as it formally rejects US ceasefire proposal, state media reports -- Iranian media says Tehran has passed its response to mediators in Pakistan; meanwhile, Trump calls a separate proposal for a 45-day truce a "very significant step".

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'We're sinking deeper': Iranians brace for infrastructure strikes as Trump deadline nears -- Ordinary Iranians respond to the US president's threat to destroy Iran's power plants and bridges unless it opens the Strait of Hormuz. -- World

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LIVE - Artemis astronauts to fly around the Moon and go further from Earth than any humans before - The Orion spacecraft is on a looping path that will carry the crew around the far side of the Moon and back again.

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Somalia set for 'historic' first offshore oil drilling

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You can hire house help in 15 minutes in India. But is the system fair? -- Instant house help brings speed and structure, but workers face tighter control and rising pressure in their jobs. -- Asia

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Spain's huge pork industry seeks salvation from swine fever threat -- Countries around the world, including the US, have already stopped imports over the outbreak.

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Could saunas become the 'new pub' when it comes to socialising? -- Wales' picturesque landscape lends itself to sauna use, in a similar way to Finland, a business owner said.

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Ladysmith Black Mambazo's 'wise elder' dies aged 77 -- Albert Mazibuko sang in the iconic South African choral group for more than 55 years.

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Championship: Leicester level at Sheff Wed; Derby, Ipswich & Bristol City ahead -- Follow live text commentary and radio analysis from seven games in the Championship after Norwich beat Millwall and Portsmouth draw with Oxford.

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League One & Two: Lincoln on the verge of promotion to Championship -- Follow live text updates and radio analysis from 22 games across League One & Two.

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Emergency jabs after 100 children die of suspected measles in a month in Bangladesh

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DR Congo agrees to take deportees from the US

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Hungary alleges plot to blow up gas pipeline ahead of election

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Oil prices choppy after expletive-laden Trump threat to Iran

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Why the Strait of Hormuz matters so much in the Iran war -- Iran says it will "set fire" to ships trying to sail through the world's most vital oil transit point.

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'I adore her now': Mother learns to cope with child's autism in a country with little help -- Malawian Martha Ongwane, brought low by her daughter's autism, found a rare support group.

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ICE wanted to build a detention centre - this small farming town said no -- Residents say they support the administration's immigration agenda - but not its plans to build a detention centre in their backyard. -- US & Canada

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Flagg, 19, stars with 45 points as Mavericks beat Lakers -- Teenage rookie Cooper Flagg continues his superb run of form by scoring 45 points as the Dallas Mavericks beat the Los Angeles Lakers 134-128.

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Parrot at Dublin Airport sparks search for its owner -- The bird was found by airport police near terminal one after being spotted perched on a rubbish bin.

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Why it's time for Rose to come of age at Masters -- In the field for this week's 90th Masters there will be no player seeking a first Augusta crown with a better pedigree than Justin Rose, writes Iain Carter.

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'Absolutely spectacular': Artemis II crew see first glimpse of far side of Moon

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'We are at the edge of a battlefield': BBC reports near Strait of Hormuz

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Watch: Artemis II's journey so far as it leaves Earth orbit... in 85 seconds

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What we know so far about the search for missing US airman in Iran

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Marshmallows fall from the sky at annual Michigan Easter event

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The 40 minutes when the Artemis crew loses contact with the Earth

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Young gray whale dies after swimming up river in Washington state

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How rescue of US airman in remote part of Iran unfolded

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How China fell for a lobster: What an AI assistant tells us about Beijing's ambition

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'Really feeling the love' - Savannah Guthrie returns to NBC as search for mother goes on

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Pressure mounts over Kanye West's UK festival appearance

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Trump declares victory after rescue but threats to US operation in Iran still loom

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Artemis's stunning Moon pictures - science or holiday photos?

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Trump issues expletive-laden threat to Iran over Hormuz Strait blockage

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Women's FA Cup quarter-finals: Build-up to Birmingham v Man City and semi-final draw -- Follow for live text commentary and score updates as Birmingham City take on Manchester City in the Women's FA Cup quarter-finals after Chelsea beat Spurs 2-1 earlier to secure semi-final spot.

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Depression fears drove Orie's retirement decision - Delicious Orie discusses his shock decision to retire from boxing and why he wants to be a role model for the younger generation. 9 hrs ago - Boxing

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I Am Maximus & Nick Rockett head Grand National confirmations -- The past two winners of the Grand National - I Am Maximus and Nick Rockett - head the five-day confirmations for Saturday's race at Aintree.

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Totti, Puyol, Maldini, Carragher - ranking football's one-club men -- From Francesco Totti to Matthew Le Tissier, one-club men share a rare and special bond with the fans - we've ranked the top 10 here.

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Holders Chelsea beat Spurs to reach Women's FA Cup semis - Veerle Buurman scores a late winner as holders Chelsea beat Tottenham to reach the Women's FA Cup semi-finals.

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