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Student emerges as sole survivor of horror Maldives dive tragedy after last-minute decision
Diving experts have suggested two key factors may have been behind the deaths
Who is Akylas and what does Ferto mean? All to know about Greece's Eurovision entry ahead of finale
The Greek entry is among this year's early favourites ahead of Saturday's final
'Words can’t describe the heartbreak': Family pays tribute to teen lost to meningitis
A sixth-form student at The Henley College in Oxfordshire has died after contracting meningitis
Jonas Lovv: All you need to know about Norway's Eurovision Song Contest entry as he vies for glory
Eurovision fans have compared the Norwegian singer’s bold stage style to Harry Styles
Catherine tells team to find ‘where’s next on the map’ after inspiring Italy trip
Catherine has returned to the UK after spending two days in Italy
Major bank launches current account with £9,000 of rewards
The digital bank said its new premium account includes subscriptions, travel benefits and rewards worth thousands of pounds each year
Luxury holiday destination with white-sand beaches named cheapest tax-free country for expats
The African country has average living costs of £439
Taliban recognises child marriage under Islamic system and sets guidelines for 'virgin girls'
Almost a third of Afghan girls are married before they are 18-years-old
Kemi Badenoch refuses to stand aside for Reform UK in Makerfield by-election: 'I will do NO deals!'
The Mayor of Greater Manchester has confirmed his plans to stand in the Makerfield by-election
Donald Trump hits back after Xi Jinping claims US is 'declining nation' and issues Taiwan warning
The US president conceded 'tremendous damage' had been done under Joe Biden's administration
It's Makerfield or break for Andy Burnham as he puts the most surreal pitch to voters - Nigel Nelson
The Greater Manchester mayor is effectively telling the people of Makerfield to “Vote Labour to bin the Labour leader”.
Pippa absent from crunch talks as previous residents wade into footpath row
James Matthews, Pippa's husband, argues that maintaining public access to the path will create security 'implications'
US talk show host ridiculed for saying Helen of Troy was Black amid The Odyssey controversy
The View presenter divided viewers with her historical take
Southampton 'spied on other Championship clubs', EFL told as row escalates
Middlesbrough have demanded the EFL throw Southampton out of the Championship play-off final
Instagram's 'worst feature' is a bid to compete with Snapchat — users revolt over new Instants photo sharing
One user claimed to accidentally send a toilet selfie
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