46 m. ago King and Queen host reception for cancer support charities at Buckingham Palace

Deborah James’s parents and Lorraine Kelly were among those who joined royals at the event celebrating grassroots cancer support.

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1 hour ago ‘Reform all the way’: on the road in Doncaster – Politics Weekly UK

Before this week’s local elections, John Harris is on the road in Doncaster – which could prove to be a canary in the coalmine for the government. Labour has been in power here for decades but this time Nigel Farage’s Reform UK fancies its chances. So why are people turning away from Labour? Why are they so disillusioned with politics in general? And what would a Reform-run city actually be like?Please support The Guardian at http://theguardian.com/politicspod The full list of candidates for Doncaster mayor are:David Bettney, Social Democratic party Continue reading...

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2 h. ago King Charles says cancer diagnosis made him ‘one of the statistics’

Charles reveals his experience has deepened his admiration for charities supporting the 390,000 cancer cases each yearThe king has reflected on his experience with cancer, saying has brought into “sharp focus the very best of humanity”, while acknowledging that each new case is “a daunting and at times frightening experience” for those receiving a diagnosis and for their loved ones.In a personal written message, released to coincide with a Buckingham Palace reception celebrating organisations that help people with the disease, he described himself as one of the “statistics” among the 390,000 who “sadly” receive a cancer diagnosis in the UK each year. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago King Charles III says his cancer journey brought the best of humanity into focus

King Charles III has expressed his support to those living with cancer as he described how a diagnosis can be a “daunting and at times frightening” experience

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2 h. ago King Charles shares 'most personal' thoughts in 'darkest moment' cancer comment

King Charles has shared what has been described as 'his most personal reflections yet' following his cancer diagnosis last year, and people have rushed to praise the monarch

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2 h. ago Six blocks of flats on 'deprived' Greater Manchester estate to be torn down

The estate has been undergoing redevelopment for over a decade

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2 h. ago King Charles speaks of 'frightening and daunting' cancer diagnosis in new health message

The King's cancer journey has given him an “even deeper appreciation” of the work of cancer charities, and brought into “sharp focus the very best of humanity”

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3 h. ago We've survived world's most infectious disease... why we're terrified about exploding epidemic in America

Clayton and Kathryn Nash, 68 and 72, were born in the 1950s, about a decade before the measles vaccine was approved in the US. They said they don't want others to experience the infection.

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3 h. ago ‘Still an open wound’: damning docuseries revisits Vietnam war 50 years on

Netflix series Turning Point: The Vietnam War goes back to retrace a devastating history from multiple perspectivesThis Wednesday, 30 April, marks a full half century since the fall of Saigon. The takeover of the South Vietnamese capital, renamed Ho Chi Minh City, by North Vietnamese forces reunited a country riven by a decades-long civil war that killed more than 3 million civilians – a triumph of one vision of Vietnam’s future at the violent expense of another, with many caught perilously in between.For the US, the fall of Saigon was an indisputable humiliation and the end to what was then its longest war, one that killed over 58,000 servicemen, divided a nation and has only grown more ignominious with time. Fifty years on, the picture is clear: the Americanization of the Vietnam War was an unfathomably costly, poorly run, incomprehensibly horrific folly based on political lies and dubious intelligence. It is taught as a brief but upsetting chapter in American schools – if it’s ta...

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3 h. ago King Charles’s health timeline: From cancer diagnosis to message of thanks

The King says his health journey has made him appreciate the ‘extraordinary work’ done by cancer charities

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3 h. ago King Charles opens up about ‘daunting and frightening’ experience of cancer in personal message

Charles and Camilla host Buckingham Palace reception in celebration of community-based initiatives raising awareness about cancer and supporting those living with the disease

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3 h. ago Read King Charles' powerful message to cancer charities in full

The King has shared a moving statement about his cancer battle for the first time, offering words of gratitude to the people and organisations helping over 1,000 newly diagnosed patients every day.

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3 h. ago King Charles shares cancer update and 'sharp focus on very best of humanity'

Charles has told cancer charities “you have my whole family’s deepest admiration and gratitude” as he described how diagnosis is “daunting and at times frightening”.

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3 h. ago King Charles issues moving personal cancer message about 'daunting' and 'frightening' diagnosis as he reveals he took inspiration from late Dame Deborah James

In his most 'poignant' and 'deeply personal' words about the illness, the monarch also revealed he had taken inspiration from the late Dame Deborah James .

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3 h. ago King shares how his cancer experience brought ‘very best of humanity’ into focus

Charles wrote a personal message reflecting on his diagnosis and praising the work of cancer charities, ahead of hosting a Palace reception.

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3 h. ago King Charles opens up on 'frightening' battle in update on cancer treatment

This is a breaking news story and is constantly being updated as the story develops

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3 h. ago King Charles' cancer journey timeline in full as he holds touching reception for charities

Buckingham Palace announced the news of King Charles's cancer diagnosis on 5 February 2024. We take a look back at his treatment and recovery - and what fellow royals have said

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3 h. ago King Charles cancer update as monarch details 'frightening' battle and 'dark moments'

The King has opened up about his experience of receiving his cancer diagnosis in his most personal reflection on what it's like to battle the disease ahead of a special reception at Buckingham Palace tonight

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3 h. ago Legendary bodybuilder champion 'Mr Japan' who Arnold Schwarzenegger envied dies aged 78

Shigeru Sugita was considered one of the most influential sportsmen in his field and won the Mr Universe title in 1976 - the year before Arnold Schwarzenegger won the same competition himself

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4 h. ago Why Arsene Wenger stayed away from Arsenal as he makes surprise appearance at PSG match

Arsene Wenger dedicated over two decades of his life to Arsenal, and admitted he steered clear of the Emirates Stadium to give the new leaders a chance to nail down some of their own philosophies

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