16 h. ago ‘It’s sheer terrorism’: Sumy buries dead after Russia’s Palm Sunday attack

Ukrainians grieve and clear away wreckage in north-eastern city after morning attack that killed at least 35Europe live – latest updatesOn a warm spring day relatives gathered to say goodbye to Viktor Boiko and his wife, Olha. Their open coffins were laid out next to one other. Viktor wore his best suit. Olha was in a flowery blouse, with carnations heaped around her slippered feet. A priest sang prayers. Gravediggers lowered the couple into the ground, and shovelled earth on top. It landed with a percussive thud.“Give me a weapon. Any weapon. I want to kill those butchers in Moscow,” said Viktor’s brother-in-law Anatolii Prykhodko, as his wife stood sobbing next to him. “They have murdered so many people. Adults, kids, peaceful citizens. If you lose a house or a car in a war, you can get it back. If you lose a person, a loved one, they are gone for ever.” Continue reading...

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33 h. ago Warm weather and Mother’s Day spending gives retailers March boost

Total UK retail sales were up 1.1% year on year in March, despite Easter’s later arrival this year, BRC-KPMG figures show.

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4 d. ago Roman reduces dress so 'beautiful' it's worn to 'spring weddings' and 'tea at the Ritz'

Bloom into style this spring and summer with the Roman Floral Print Chiffon Midi Dress - perfect for special occasions such as holidays and weddings

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6 d. ago Shoppers love 'stunning' £36 Roman crochet top that's 'ideal' for spring weather

This top is the perfect way to get in on the crochet trend - and there's a discount available now

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7 d. ago Roman reduce crochet top with 'stunning shaping' details 'ideal for holiday and warm days'

The Cotton Crochet Tunic Top is a lightweight and breathable option for warmer weather and it comes in four stylish colours

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7 d. ago King Charles and Queen Camilla receive a warm welcome in Rome complete with a stunning flypast as they begin four

Their Majesties' received a ceremonial welcome at the Quirinale Palace from the President of the Italian Republic, His Excellency Signor Sergio Mattarella.

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8 d. ago Met Office verdict on when warm weather will end after hottest day of year

Make the most of the warm weather this week because it might not hang around...

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9 d. ago UK weather TODAY: Monday maps turn red hot despite Met Office

The Met Office says that most Brits will enjoy a warm day today after a chilly morning start, apart from the northeast where there will be patches of cloud throughout Monday

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1 week ago Best kids club resorts in Europe 2025: Where to stay for family

Want to take the kids on holiday and still get a break yourself? Here are the ideal places to stay

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1 week ago Where in Europe will be hottest this weekend? London braces for mini

London is set to surpass Barcelona and Athens in temperatures in the coming days, as a mini-heatwave brings unseasonably warm weather and wildfire warnings to southern England

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2 w. ago ‘His genius is elusive’: Harry Lawtey and Toby Jones on bringing Richard Burton back to the screen

In new film Mr Burton, the Industry star plays a young Richard Burton, with Jones as the mentor who helped him find his acting chops. The duo discuss trying to understand a cultural icon – and how to nail that voiceSandringham Road lies in the east of Cardiff; a quiet run of Edwardian terrace houses overlooking Roath Mill Gardens. On a late July day, when the air is warm and the park spills out over its railings, Toby Jones and Harry Lawtey sit on the pavement, wearing matching striped pyjamas. The pair are some way into the filming of Mr Burton, an account of the early life of Richard Burton. Lawtey plays the actor in his younger years, when he was known as Richard Jenkins, and Jones is Philip Burton, the teacher who fostered his young student’s talent. So close would their bond grow that Jenkins would become Burton’s legal ward and take his surname. “Without Philip Burton there would never have been a Richard Burton,” Elizabeth Taylor once wrote. “That great rolling voice that cra...

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2 w. ago 'I'm a dog trainer – take my advice if your pet encounters wild animals this spring'

With the arrival of warm weather and longer days, wildlife is becoming more active across the UK. So here's what to do if you encounter any animals out on a dog walk

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3 w. ago Monty Don's urgent weeding warning to gardeners and exact time to act

The warm months and brighter days have arrived. Although it's a task that should technically be done every season, the months of March and April are key to ensuring the grass grows back healthily.

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3 w. ago Migrant drowns in the Channel while trying to reach Britain as return of warm weather sees first small boat crossings in eight days

A migrant has died this morning while trying to cross the English Channel. 

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3 w. ago UK weather: Met Office predicts hottest day of year as maps show 1 area will miss out

Parts of the UK will be hotter than Athens and Barcelona this week as the nation prepares to bask in unseasonably warm 21C weather - just in time for the first day of spring

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