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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.

Thursday set to be hottest day of the year with highs of 30C

The warm weather could also challenge the record for the highest April temperature in Wales, which is 26.2C.

Harris accuses Trump of ‘wholesale abandonment’ of American ideals

The former vice president criticised Donald Trump in her most extensive speech since leaving office in January.

Agatha Christie brought to life by AI for writing course

The best-selling author, who died in 1976, will deliver her philosophy on writing using artificial intelligence-enhanced technology.

Hegseth warns Iran ‘will pay consequence’ of supporting Houthis

The US has been conducting strikes targeting the rebels in Yemen since March 15.

Judge rules Apple violated court injunction in Fortnite maker case

US District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers found Apple violated a 2021 injunction in the case filed by Epic Games.

UK ‘welcomes’ economic deal between US and Ukraine – Lammy

US President Donald Trump previously said he wants access to Ukraine’s rare earth minerals as a condition of further support.

Judge rules against release of ex-FBI informant who made up Biden bribery story

Alexander Smirnov is serving a six-year sentence for lying about former president Joe Biden and his son Hunter accepting bribes.

One in three report ability to sing better than speak after stroke, poll finds

One young stroke survivor has told how singing has helped her recovery.

Local elections 2025: Guide to every council and mayoral contest

The Conservatives currently control 19 of the 23 local authorities holding elections on Thursday.

May Day talks to take place in bid to resolve Birmingham bin strike

Sharon Graham will head the Unite union’s negotiating team at talks on Thursday morning under the auspices of conciliation service Acas.

Local elections 2025: Hour-by-hour guide to results

The first results are likely around 2am on Friday May 2.