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Pinterest bans climate misinformation on platform

Pinterest bans climate misinformation on platform

Pinterest bans climate misinformation on platform

06 April 2022

The site said it was the first major digital platform to explicitly prohibit false or misleading claims about climate change.


Russia’s actions in Ukraine ‘not far short of genocide’, says Johnson

Russia’s actions in Ukraine ‘not far short of genocide’, says Johnson

Russia’s actions in Ukraine ‘not far short of genocide’, says Johnson

06 April 2022

The PM said Western allies will move to impose new sanctions on Moscow following more reports of Russian atrocities.


Cold weather could hit wildlife after mild start to year, conservationists warn

Cold weather could hit wildlife after mild start to year, conservationists warn

Cold weather could hit wildlife after mild start to year, conservationists warn

06 April 2022

The Woodland Trust’s recording scheme, Nature’s Calendar, showed spring was under way when the icy snap hit.


Stop pathetic excuses on transgender conversion therapy ban, urges ex-adviser

Stop pathetic excuses on transgender conversion therapy ban, urges ex-adviser

Stop pathetic excuses on transgender conversion therapy ban, urges ex-adviser

06 April 2022

It comes as Prime Minister Boris Johnson defended the decision not to include trans people in the Government’s proposed ban.


Biggest study of its kind implicates specific genes in schizophrenia

Biggest study of its kind implicates specific genes in schizophrenia

Biggest study of its kind implicates specific genes in schizophrenia

06 April 2022

Experts say the findings are a step towards understanding the causes of the condition and identifying new treatments


Sunak’s popularity drops with voters amid surging living costs, poll finds

Sunak’s popularity drops with voters amid surging living costs, poll finds

Sunak’s popularity drops with voters amid surging living costs, poll finds

06 April 2022

The Chancellor’s net favourability was down 24 points since just before his spring statement , YouGov found.


Johnson says putting up tax to fund NHS is ‘unquestionably right’

Johnson says putting up tax to fund NHS is ‘unquestionably right’

Johnson says putting up tax to fund NHS is ‘unquestionably right’

06 April 2022

The Prime Minister said providing cash for the NHS to tackle its waiting lists is the country’s biggest priority.


Royal Conservatoire of Scotland ranked fifth in world for performing arts

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland ranked fifth in world for performing arts

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland ranked fifth in world for performing arts

06 April 2022

It’s the sixth time since the league table was established that the conservatoire has been rated in the global top 10.


Russia’s actions will never be forgotten or forgiven, Tanaiste warns

Russia’s actions will never be forgotten or forgiven, Tanaiste warns

Russia’s actions will never be forgotten or forgiven, Tanaiste warns

06 April 2022

Leo Varadkar was speaking after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed a joint sitting of the Houses of the Oireachtas.


Diego Maradona’s Hand of God shirt expected to fetch £4m at auction

Diego Maradona’s Hand of God shirt expected to fetch £4m at auction

Diego Maradona’s Hand of God shirt expected to fetch £4m at auction

06 April 2022

The shirt the Argentinian footballer wore during the 1986 World Cup is going under the hammer.


British father killed in landslide while hiking in Australia named

British father killed in landslide while hiking in Australia named

British father killed in landslide while hiking in Australia named

06 April 2022

Mehraab Nazir was partner at a law firm and working in Singapore.


Jury sent out to consider verdict in Rikki Neave murder trial

Jury sent out to consider verdict in Rikki Neave murder trial

Jury sent out to consider verdict in Rikki Neave murder trial

06 April 2022

James Watson is on trial at the Old Bailey accused of murdering six-year-old Rikki in woods in Peterborough when he was 13.


Aintree race style expected to be bigger and brighter as crowds return

Aintree race style expected to be bigger and brighter as crowds return

Aintree race style expected to be bigger and brighter as crowds return

06 April 2022

Racegoers are going for a ‘bit extra’ with their outfits after a two-year break.


Stab victim found buried in garden identified by dental records, inquest told

Stab victim found buried in garden identified by dental records, inquest told

Stab victim found buried in garden identified by dental records, inquest told

06 April 2022

The hearing into the death of Nicholas Billingham, 42, was adjourned until September.


Royal Mail unveils new set of stamps showcasing migratory birds

Royal Mail unveils new set of stamps showcasing migratory birds

Royal Mail unveils new set of stamps showcasing migratory birds

06 April 2022

Ten birds are featured on the stamps, illustrated by Irish ornithologist Killian Mullarney.


Ed Sheeran condemns ‘damaging’ culture of legal claims after copyright victory

Ed Sheeran condemns ‘damaging’ culture of legal claims after copyright victory

Ed Sheeran condemns ‘damaging’ culture of legal claims after copyright victory

06 April 2022

The singer and his Shape Of Your co-writers had been accused of ripping off the song Oh Why by Sami Chokri and Ross O’Donoghue.


Crowds prepare to return to Grand National Festival after two-year break

Crowds prepare to return to Grand National Festival after two-year break

Crowds prepare to return to Grand National Festival after two-year break

06 April 2022

The race meeting was cancelled in 2020 and held behind closed doors last year.


Staff wanted to watch penguins and run gift shop in Antarctica

Staff wanted to watch penguins and run gift shop in Antarctica

Staff wanted to watch penguins and run gift shop in Antarctica

06 April 2022

Applications are invited for the roles of base leader, shop manager and general assistant at Port Lockroy.


More patients diagnosed with cancer in emergency in UK than elsewhere – study

More patients diagnosed with cancer in emergency in UK than elsewhere – study

More patients diagnosed with cancer in emergency in UK than elsewhere – study

06 April 2022

People who end up in A&E, sometimes after repeated trips to their GP, are less likely to survive their disease.


50 former heads of state and prime ministers back call for tribunal to try Putin

50 former heads of state and prime ministers back call for tribunal to try Putin

50 former heads of state and prime ministers back call for tribunal to try Putin

06 April 2022

Former prime minister Gordon Brown said there has to be a ‘clear path’ to bring the Russian leader to justice.


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