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Covid: Travellers now able to use cheaper Covid tests
Fully-jabbed people returning to England can now take lateral flow tests instead of PCR tests.

Colombia's most wanted drug lord Otoniel captured
The US had placed a $5m bounty on the head of Dairo Antonio Úsuga, better known as Otoniel.

Chancellor to announce 'skills revolution' funding
The government sets out its package for boosting skills and further education in England.

A-level textbook withdrawn over 'shocking' Native American question
The exam board AQA apologises and says the textbook should never have been approved.

Picasso masterpieces fetch nearly $110m at Las Vegas auction
The works, which were owned by MGM Resorts, featured in the Picasso Restaurant at the Bellagio Hotel.

Newcastle takeover: Police investigate Crystal Palace fans' banner criticising Saudi Arabian deal
Police are investigating a banner by Crystal Palace fans at their match on Saturday criticising the Saudi Arabian-led takeover of Newcastle.

'My student loan refund took six years'
Rebecca Gale says she was "shocked and then angry" the Student Loans Company took so long to repay her.

Brexit: UK says new Northern Ireland Protocol talks 'constructive'
A government source says the EU has offered "things that we can work with" but gaps remain.

Joel Souza, filmmaker wounded in Alec Baldwin gun incident, 'gutted' at friend's death
Joel Souza, wounded by a gun fired by actor Alec Baldwin, grieves for lost friend Halyna Hutchins.

Turkey moves to throw out US envoy and nine others
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declares them "persona non grata" for urging an activist's release.

Social care crisis: Woman, 92, waited four months to be discharged
Dementia patient Esme Hanson was left stranded in hospital because of a lack of home care.

England crush West Indies in T20 World Cup opener
England bowl West Indies out for 55 as they make a stunning start to their Men's T20 World Cup campaign with a six-wicket win in Dubai.

Record-breaking ferris wheel opens in Dubai
The massive wheel was opened in Dubai with a lavish fireworks display to mark the occasion.

Newspaper headlines: Ministers consider Covid Plan B and 51 MPs report threats
Speculation over tougher Covid restrictions and the upcoming Budget feature on Sunday's front pages.

Kim Leadbeater: Serious conversations needed on safety for MPs
Kim Leadbeater says a "serious conversation" about the safety of people in public life is needed.

Covid: Rollercoaster fan takes 6,000th ride after pandemic delays
Covid left him waiting to pass the milestone after 25 years of enjoying the wooden rollercoaster.

'I've learnt to communicate through art'
Matthew Rutherford lost the ability to speak after a car crash but has embraced a new approach.

Your pictures on the theme of 'minimalism'
A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.

Three dads cross finish line on £500k suicide awareness walk
They walked 300 miles for a suicide prevention charity after their daughters took their own lives.

Moped gangs with machetes target London's cyclists
Cyclists are having their bikes stolen in violent attacks from thieves in the capital.