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April 30, 2019
This rugby team chose a tractor for its trophy parade instead of an open-top bus

Brecon RFC chose an unusual way to celebrate their recent success: a tractor-and-cart parade.

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April 30, 2019
New menu additions drive McDonald’s to first quarter sales growth

McDonald's served up meaty sales growth in the first quarter, as it was buoyed in the UK by the launch of its Big Mac with bacon.

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April 30, 2019
White House backs Venezuela ‘freedom’ push while Russia condemns ‘coup bid’

The White House has said it is “watching and waiting” on the situation in Venezuela and hoping the result is democracy.

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April 30, 2019
Sheffield Wednesday fans angered by owner’s congratulations to rivals United

Fans of Sheffield Wednesday have reacted angrily after the club's owner wished fierce rivals Sheffield United “warm congratulations” on promotion to the Premier League.

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April 30, 2019
Netflix reveals partnership deal to make film about cave rescue of Thai boy footballers

Netflix has announced it is joining with the production company for the movie Crazy Rich Asians to make a film about last July's dramatic rescue of 12 village boys in...

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April 30, 2019
Which Broadway shows are in line for this year’s Tony Awards?

Hadestown, singer-songwriter Anais Mitchell's Broadway debut, has earned a leading 14 Tony Award nominations, followed by the jukebox musical Ain't Too Proud, built around songs by the Temptations, which received...

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April 30, 2019
Venezuela’s opposition leader launches coup to oust President Maduro

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido has taken to the streets with activist Leopoldo Lopez and a small contingent of heavily armed soldiers in a bold call for the military to...

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April 30, 2019
PayPal’s £1.7bn takeover of iZettle given provisional green light

PayPal's 2.2 billion US dollar (£1.7 billion) takeover of payments firm iZettle has been given provisional clearance by Britain's competition watchdog after an in-depth probe.

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April 30, 2019
‘This isn’t the movies…meteors and asteroids are a threat to earth’ says Nasa chief

Dangerous asteroids flying past Earth are not rare, and more meteor strikes happen than the public is aware of, the head of Nasa has said.

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April 30, 2019
Comedian Volodymyr Zelenskiy confirmed as Ukraine’s next president

Election authorities in Ukraine have officially named TV star and comedian Volodymyr Zelenskiy as the country's new president.

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April 30, 2019
Venezuelan opposition leader calls on military and people to seize power

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido has taken to the streets with activist Leopoldo Lopez and a small contingent of heavily armed soldiers in a bold call for the military to...

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April 30, 2019
Video: Guinea pigs take to the turf to race at Newmarket

Newmarket Racecourse has long been the home of the Guineas – but now it has played host to guinea pigs too.

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April 30, 2019
Silvio Berlusconi taken to hospital on day he planned to unveil election team

Former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi was taken to hospital suffering from renal colic on the day he planned to present his candidates for European Parliament elections.

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April 30, 2019
Shares in mining firm Sirius plummet on £2.9bn financing

Shares have dived at mining firm Sirius Minerals after it announced a £2.9 billion financing to fund its major fertiliser project in North Yorkshire.

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April 30, 2019
Malaysia destroys tons of elephant tusks in its campaign against ivory trade

Malaysia has destroyed nearly four tons of elephant tusks and ivory products estimated to be worth 13.26 million ringgit (£2.46 million) as part of its fight against the illegal ivory...

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April 30, 2019
Pizza Express earnings hit by casual dining crunch

Pizza Express profits declined in 2018, after a year of challenges in the UK and fierce competition in China.

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April 30, 2019
Venezuela’s Juan Guaido calls for uprising to oust President Nicolas Maduro

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido has called for a military uprising, in a video shot at a Caracas air base showing him surrounded by soldiers and accompanied by detained activist...

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April 30, 2019
Why people in Korea are talking about Leeds United without even knowing it

“Doing a Leeds” is a common enough expression among football fans in the UK – but it seems that, over in Korea, the club have worked their way into the...

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April 30, 2019
Tight security for first public Mass in Sri Lanka since Easter Sunday attacks

A small village in eastern Sri Lanka has held what is thought to be the first Mass since Catholic leaders closed all their churches for fear of further attacks.

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April 30, 2019
Man (50) arrested on suspicion of murder following discovery of two women’s bodies in freezer

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the bodies of two women were reportedly found in a freezer by police.

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April 30, 2019
McCann family rubbish ‘amateur’ age progression picture of Madeleine

MADELEINE McCann's parents have responded to a mock-up age progression picture of their missing daughter that appeared on social media.

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April 30, 2019
Show goes on at Woodstock 50 anniversary event, organisers insist

Woodstock 50 will go on despite the loss of a major financial partner, according to the organisers of the beleaguered anniversary event.

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April 30, 2019
Bumper Easter at Greene King as chief executive departs

Greene King has reported strong annual sales growth as the pub company bids adieu to its longstanding chief executive Rooney Anand.

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April 30, 2019
Students place giant Captain America shield on famous MIT dome

Student pranksters at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have struck again, drawing inspiration from Avengers: EndGame.

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April 30, 2019
Drought forcing ships passing through Panama Canal to carry less cargo

An intense drought related to this year's El Nino phenomenon has precipitously lowered the level of Panama's Gatun Lake, forcing the country's Canal Authority to impose draft limits this week...

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April 30, 2019
Standard Chartered announces milestone share buyback

Standard Chartered has unveiled plans for a one billion US dollar (£771 million) share buyback in the first such move for at least 20 years, as it posted a 10%...

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April 30, 2019
Stray dog driven 400 miles to Scotland after being found on M25

An appeal has been launched after a stray dog was brought almost 400 miles to Scotland by a member of the public.

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April 30, 2019
KPMG slapped with £6m fine by watchdog over insurance audit

KPMG has been hit with a £6 million fine and been “severely reprimanded” by the accountancy watchdog over the way it audited an insurance company.

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April 30, 2019
Maisie Williams’ flatmate says it’s impossible to avoid Game Of Thrones spoilers

Maisie Williams's flatmate has explained how difficult it is to avoid Game Of Thrones spoilers when living with one of the show's main characters.

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April 30, 2019
Emperor Akihito thanks Japanese people for support in final address

Japan's Emperor Akihito has formally announced his abdication in his final official address to his people.

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April 30, 2019
Suspected rapist who abducted two women off London streets ‘has Irish accent’ – Met police

Detectives hunting a rapist who abducted two women off the streets of north London have identified the suspect as Joseph McCann, 33, who has a slight Irish accent and is...

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April 30, 2019
Premier Inn owner Whitbread warns of slump in hotel demand

Premier Inn owner Whitbread has posted a near-40% plunge in annual profits and warned of a slowdown in holidaymaker demand for hotel rooms amid Brexit uncertainty.

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April 30, 2019
Countrywide warns over earnings hit as Brexit knocks housing market

Estate agency Countrywide has warned of a £5 million hit to first-half earnings as it said Brexit uncertainty was affecting Britain's housing market.

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April 30, 2019
IS leader pledges ‘long battle ahead’ in first appearance since 2014

The leader of Islamic State (IS) has appeared for the first time in five years in a video, acknowledging defeat in the group's last stronghold in Syria but vowing a...

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