More festivals face cancellation without government aid

Over a quarter of 2021's music festivals have been scrapped but organisers say others are under threat.

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Pandemic Inspector General Warns of Oversight Breakdown

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What to Know About the 147th Kentucky Derby

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Tom Brady Charted a New Path. Aaron Rodgers Struggles to Do the Same.

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Judge and Cole Dominate as Yankees Crush Tigers

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Looking for a Weekend Excursion? Try Craft Shop Hopping

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MoMA Blocks Protesters Who Planned to Demonstrate Inside

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Covid: Australians could face jail or fines if they return from India

Australia makes it temporarily illegal to return from India, which is being ravaged by Covid-19.

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Florida plans to fine social media for banning politicians

The Florida bill proposes fines up to $250,000 per day for companies which violate the rules.

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Do you know where plastic waste in the oceans is coming from?

The Ocean Cleanup suggests plastic pollution comes from more rivers in the world than previously thought.

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HMS Unicorn goes under the microscope for preservation project

A major survey of HMS Unicorn is under way in Dundee as part of a major preservation project.

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Planning my 'big Greek wedding' in a pandemic

Restrictions on wedding guest numbers are due to be lifted on 21 June, but couples are still anxious.

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Week in pictures: 24 - 30 April 2021

A selection of powerful images taken around the world this week.

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Long-distance relationships are tough - but lockdown helped this couple

"In the first lockdown we couldn't see each other. This is round two, just an ocean apart."

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Bobby Sands: The hunger strike that changed the course of N Ireland's conflict

A hunger strike in which 10 IRA prisoners died was a watershed in the Troubles, says Peter Taylor.

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Britney Spears: Does the latest documentary tell us anything new?

Another new documentary examining the singer's conservatorship is released this weekend.

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Singapore: What's it like in the best place to live during Covid?

As the pandemic continues to devastate, one Asian island has emerged as the best place to ride it out.

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Election 2021: 'I was homeless now I'm voting for the first time'

Aaron Scullion was homeless at 21 but he now has a job and home and is voting for the first time.

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Covid: Pakistan fears 'Impending doom' threatens Pakistan

A slow vaccine roll out, no lockdown and large gatherings are concerning doctors in Pakistan.

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América Latina tras un año de pérdidas por la COVID-19

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The two top-rated wide receivers are off the board.

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Florida Republicans Pass Voting Limits in Broad Elections Bill

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Ja’Marr Chase will reunite with Joe Burrow in Cincinnati.

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Shake-Up at Covid Vaccine Manufacturer That Tossed Millions of Doses

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Kyle Pitts is the highest-drafted TE in N.F.L. history.

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Film Club: ‘Sensations of Sound’

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Pence, in his first speech since leaving office, speaks fondly of Trump.

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The 49ers grab Trey Lance with the third pick.

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The Jets Try to Find a Quarterback … Again

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A look at the Jets’ history of futility at quarterback.

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With Zach Wilson, the Jets hope to end their decades-long QB search.

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The Jaguars make it official with Trevor Lawrence pick.

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N.F.L. draft order and picks: Here are the first round results.

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America Is Brutal to Parents. Biden Is Trying to Change That.

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Many Dead in Stampede at Israel Religious Celebration

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The Jaguars taunted TV networks about the first pick.

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Israel stampede: Dozens killed in crush at religious festival

Emergency services confirm dozens have been killed and many more wounded in north-east Israel.

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The Papers: 'Strictly want Carrie' and Clarke denies claims

Friday's papers continue to report the row over the PM's flat - and allegations against actor Noel Clarke.

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Patrick Surtain II has a PS2 controller pendant.

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Roger Goodell’s armchair is coming to Cleveland.

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Roger Goodell gave his first public statement on the Deshaun Watson investigation.

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Patrick Surtain II is among those following their fathers to the N.F.L.

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Man sentenced for blinding motorcyclist with egg in Wigston

Marc Toone lost the sight in his right eye after being hit with an egg thrown from a car.

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eBay launches new trainer authentication scheme

A new authentication scheme is launching in the UK to help spot counterfeit trainers.

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The Troubles: Searching for the 'angel' who saved my life

Peter was shot and paralysed during Northern Ireland's Troubles. He is now hoping to find Betsy, the nurse who helped him through that time. But it has been more than 40 years without any contact.

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Silverdale stink: 'My house and children's toys all smell of landfill'

Residents living near a Silverdale landfill site say their physical and mental health is suffering.

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Covid in India: Sikh temple offers drive-through oxygen

More than 1,000 people have used the service being offered by one Gurdwara in Uttar Pradesh.

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2021 elections: A simple guide to the Scottish, Welsh and local elections

A bumper crop of elections are being held on 6 May across England, Scotland and Wales.

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Zac Easter: He left his brain behind to save others from his fate

Zac Easter killed himself at the age of 24, having suffered for years from a debilitating disease caused by the sport he loved.

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The 'forgotten' Afghan refugees taking their own lives

Many Afghan refugees who spent years stranded in Indonesia awaiting resettlement have lost hope.

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They are killing our forest, Brazilian tribe warns

The Awa, who have been called "the most threatened tribe on earth", face fresh challenges in Brazil.

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Man Caught Smuggling 35 Songbirds Into J.F.K. Airport, Authorities Say

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Analysis: Biden is betting the pandemic has reset voters’ views of how much federal spending is too much.

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Watch President Biden’s address to a joint session of Congress with real-time analysis and fact checks at 9 P.M. EST.

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Paul Kellogg, New York City Opera Impresario, Dies at 84

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Did the 2020 Census Undercount the Hispanic Population?

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Covid: Turkey prepares for its first full lockdown

Turkey was seen as a success story early in the pandemic but now has the highest infection rate in Europe.

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Line Of Duty: 'My favourite thing is reading the wild fan theories'

Martin Compston, who plays DI Steve Arnott, reveals what happens off-screen on the hit drama.

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Housing: 'Trying to buy in this market is painful'

UK property transactions in March 2021 were at their highest level since records began in 2005, according to the HMRC.

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Why virtual away days may be here to stay

Firms have been holding away days online to boost morale and team sprit during the pandemic.

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Biden Seeks Shift in How the Nation Serves Its People

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3 Indicted on Federal Hate Crime Charges in Ahmaud Arbery Shooting

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Amazon to raise pay for 500,000 workers.

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Biden, Calling for Big Government, Bets on a Nation Tested by Crisis

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Ron DeSantis Does Disease

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CEO Secrets: Why crying can help you succeed in business

Tina Chen explains how it can be tough starting a business on your own in a new country.

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'This bank has changed people's lives'

Eight locations across the UK are testing ideas aimed at ensuring future access to cash for those who need it.

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Dog theft: Simple tips to stop your puppy being pinched

With dog thefts on the rise, here are some tips on how you can keep your dog as safe as possible.

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Emilia Clarke on the book that helped her to grieve for her dad

Jenny Diski's writing was "tonic for the soul" for the Game of Thrones star after her father died.

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Easy-to-Resolve Situation

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简报：中国推延迟退休引发反弹；印度疫情全面失控

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New York Post Reporter Who Wrote False Kamala Harris Story Resigns

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Councilman Who Pleaded Guilty to $82,000 Tax Fraud Is Expelled

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Kenyans bitter over al-Qaeda US embassy compensation snub

Kenyan victims of 1998 US embassy bombing lament exclusion from $335m compensation deal.

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Kuwait: Murder spurs demands for greater safety for women

The killing by the woman's alleged harasser fuels outrage over women's safety in the Gulf state.

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Mon Laferte: Chile's pop export on repression and injustice

Musician Mon Laferte is releasing her first album since speaking out about the country's protests.

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Hungary Transfers 11 Universities to Foundations Led by Orban Allies

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Mike Pence and Kellyanne Conway are among those whose book deals raise questions within the publishing world.

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Coronavirus cases are surging in Oregon.

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Prosecutors are said to have sought an aggressive approach to the Capitol riot inquiry that was ultimately quashed.

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‘There Is a Tension There’: Publishers Draw Fire Signing Trump Officials

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In a Locked-Down Capitol, Biden Will Address a Sparse Audience

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C.D.C. Eases Outdoor Mask Guidance for Vaccinated Americans

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Biden Underpromises, Overdelivers

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Times Event: How to Save Ourselves From Disinformation

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