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Key Paris attacks suspect arrested

The key remaining suspect in November's Paris terror attacks, Mohamed Abrini, is among five people arrested in Belgium.
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Test reveals archbishop's real father

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby says it "comes as a complete surprise" that a DNA test has revealed his real father was Winston Churchill's private secretary.
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Former US Speaker 'covered up abuse'

Prosecutors are seeking a six-month jail sentence for disgraced former US House Speaker Dennis Hastert, who is alleged to have paid to cover up abuse.
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Many Clouds aims to emulate Red Rum

Many Clouds will bid to emulate Red Rum by winning back-to-back runnings of Aintree's Grand National.
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Watson bids emotional Masters farewell

Two-time Masters winner Tom Watson waves an emotional farewell to Augusta after carding 78 to finish eight over.
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Injured Henderson ruled out for season

Liverpool and England midfielder Jordan Henderson is a doubt for Euro 2016 after being sidelined by a knee injury.
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Why Trump is a gift for comedians

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The end of the Spanish siesta?

Spain's acting prime minister has announced proposals to abolish the afternoon siesta, which means...
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