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Mental health focus of disability benefit overhaulon April 29, 2024...

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Disability payments that help with extra living costs could be scrapped in favour of more tailored support.Disability payments that help with extra living costs...
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Spain’s PM will not resign after allegations against wifeon April...

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Last week, Pedro Sánchez denounced what he called a "harassment campaign" against his wife.Last week, Pedro Sánchez denounced what he called a "harassment campaign"...
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Tensions rise as UK refuses to take asylum seeker returns...

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The UK government wants the EU to accept that it can return asylum seekers to France.The UK government wants the EU to accept that...
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Kenya dam burst kills more than 40on April 29, 2024...

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A selection of striking images taken around the world this week.

A selection of powerful news photographs taken around the world this week.

People take selfies with a man covered in body paint

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An image of the surface of planet Mars

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A man holds a candle next to a grave that is covered in flowers and balloons

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A rainbow can be seen alongside huge icicles at Niagara Falls

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A pair of gloved hands hold an ornate golden egg

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Alexei Navalny makes a V sign with his fingers as he stands in court

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A ski jumper flies through the air with hundreds of cardboard cut outs of people below

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A person wears a golden face mask

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A woman stands with a horse with colourful street art depicting male warriors

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A polar bear and cub splash around in water

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