32 minutes ago Tory attack on funding for Africa education shows they're descending towards Trump's crude populism

The state of Scotland’s public services is down to two things: SNP incompetence and Tory austerity – not aid to one of the world’s poorest countries

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32 minutes ago 'Outraged' pupils and parents in backlash over merger of two of Scotland's last same

Petitions have been launched and parents are understood to have confronted staff

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32 minutes ago ‘A little hyped up’: experts downplay claims over Petra archaeological find

Researchers urge caution after Jordan tomb excavation and say new clues about Nabataean culture may lie elsewhereFor one of the most famous ancient sites on the planet, there is a surprising amount about the city of Petra – and the Nabataean people who built it – that we don’t know for sure.What exactly were their origins? How did their society operate? And why did they hand-carve such spectacular monuments into the reddish rock of the Jordanian desert? Continue reading...

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32 minutes ago I tested out Shark's newest pet cleaner and it's made my carpets look like new

Shark’s Carpet Xpert HairPro Pet makes lots of bold claims about removing pet hair - I put it to the test

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32 minutes ago 'I didn't want to fight Ohara Davies but we have to – it's nothing personal,' says Adam Azim

BOXING CLEVER COLUMN: A look at Saturday night's interesting showdown between rising star Adam Azim and Ohara Davies, a former world title challenger, which takes place at the Copper Box in London

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32 minutes ago 'I had London's best roast that's £26 a plate – one thing left me stunned'

A woman has shared a video of the 'best Sunday roast dinner' in London after securing a last-minute reservation at a restaurant in the East End - and it didn't disappoint

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62 minutes ago North Korea claims to have found remains of South Korean drone in its capital

North’s official Korean Central News Agency releases photos showing seemingly damaged aircraft with wide, V-shaped wings and winglets

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82 minutes ago Boss laid off member of staff because she came back from maternity leave pregnant again

A judge has ordered a £28k payout for the mum

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92 minutes ago Moldovans go to polls to decide whether future lies with Russia or the west

Sunday’s presidential election and EU referendum takes place amid concerns over interference from MoscowMoldovans head to the polls on Sunday for a presidential election and an EU referendum that will mark a pivotal moment in the tug-of-war between Russia and the west over the future of the small, landlocked south-east European country of fewer than 3 million peopleThe pro-western president, Maia Sandu, hopes to advance her agenda by winning a second term and securing a “yes” in a referendum to affirm EU accession as a “irreversible” goal in the constitution. Continue reading...

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92 minutes ago Liverpool news: Arne Slot confirms brutal injury setback as “fight” message issued

Liverpool are back in action this weekend as they welcome Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea to Anfield and the Reds have a few injury concerns ahead of the showdown with the Blues

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