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12 dead after suicide bomber strikes in Afghan capital
A suicide bomber has struck a voter registration centre in the Afghan capital on Sunday, killing at least 12 people, officials said.
London’s euro clearing dominance poses risk, German politician says
Germany has ramped up the rhetoric as the battle to wrench euro clearing from London after Brexit continues, with a top politician dismissing the City’s claim that fragmentation represents a risk to the financial system.
Millie Bobby Brown posts Stranger Things season three hint
Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown has posted a teaser about the third season of the sci-fi series.
Warm south most at risk from clothes-munching moths – survey
Warmer southern parts of England are more at risk from common clothes moths, according to a year-long survey led by English Heritage.
World’s oldest person dies in Japan aged 117
Nabi Tajima, the world’s oldest person, has died at the age of 117.
40,000 runners face hottest London Marathon on record
With the touch of a button the Queen will launch the London Marathon, sending a tide of more than 40,000 runners through the capital.
The London Marathon in numbers
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What the papers say – April 22
A clampdown on social media firms defying age limits and the latest news and views on the Windrush row lead the papers on Sunday.
Mike Myers leads tributes to ‘consummate professional’ Verne Troyer
Mike Myers has led tributes to his Austin Powers co-star Verne Troyer, who has died aged 49.
Title-hungry Khan throws down gauntlet to Brook after ferocious return
Amir Khan turned his attention to a fight with fellow Briton Kell Brook after beating Phil Lo Greco in 39 seconds on a devastating return to the ring at Liverpool’s Echo Arena.
Two men stabbed outside Tube station at rush hour
Two men have been stabbed after a fight outside a Tube station at rush hour.
Tributes to Austin Powers star Verne Troyer – dead aged 49
Austin Powers star Verne Troyer has died aged 49, his official social media accounts have confirmed.
Firefighters tackling blaze in Bournemouth high rise
Firefighters are tackling a significant blaze in a high-rise building in Bournemouth.
Sevilla v Barcelona – Story of the match
Barcelona won their fourth successive Copa del Rey with a merciless 5-0 thrashing of Sevilla, as departing hero Andres Iniesta joined the usual suspects on the scoresheet.
Stars line-up to celebrate Queen’s Birthday Party
The Queen took to the stage at her own star-studded 92nd birthday during an action-packed showbiz extravaganza at the Royal Albert Hall.
Five-star Barcelona clinch Copa del Rey by thrashing Sevilla in final
Barcelona won their fourth successive Copa del Rey with a merciless 5-0 thrashing of Sevilla as departing hero Andres Iniesta joined the usual suspects on the scoresheet.
Amir Khan makes emphatic return to the ring with first round stoppage
Amir Khan made a blistering return to the ring by beating Phil Lo Greco by stopping his opponent inside 39 seconds at Liverpool’s Echo Arena.
Shkodran Mustafi has long-term future at Arsenal – Arsene Wenger
Arsene Wenger might be leaving Arsenal this summer but he has backed under-fire defender Shkodran Mustafi to enjoy a long career at the Emirates Stadium.
Manchester City boss Guardiola will be tougher on players next season
Pep Guardiola has warned his title-winning Manchester City players he will be tougher and demand more from them next season.
Antonio Conte still rues Chelsea’s 2017 FA Cup final loss
Antonio Conte laments last season’s missed opportunity in the FA Cup fearing it is a harder competition for Chelsea to win this time.
Alexis Sanchez pays tribute to ‘football master’ Arsene Wenger
Alexis Sanchez expressed his gratitude to Arsene Wenger a day after the Arsenal manager announced he would end his mammoth 22-year reign at the club at the end of the season.
Austin Powers star Verne Troyer dies aged 49
Austin Powers star Verne Troyer has died aged 49, his official social media accounts have confirmed.
Firefighters tackling blaze in Bournemouth high rise
Firefighters are tackling a significant blaze in a high-rise building in Bournemouth.
Mourinho believes second spot in Premier League constitutes success for United
Jose Mourinho insists Manchester United’s season will be judged by finishing second in the Premier League, not winning the FA Cup.
In pictures: The Queen’s birthday concert is a family affair
The Queen has attended a star-studded concert to celebrate her 92nd birthday.
Mourners pay tribute to ‘America’s matriarch’ Barbara Bush
Four former presidents joined hundreds of mourners at the private funeral of Barbara Bush hailed as the “first lady of the greatest generation”.
Sunderland vow to ‘rise again’ following relegation to League One
Sunderland have vowed to “rise again” after their relegation to Sky Bet League One was confirmed.
Two men stabbed outside Tube station at rush hour
Two men have been stabbed after a fight outside a Tube station at rush hour.
Matt Henry stars as Kent thrash Durham inside five sessions
Durham were routed inside five sessions as Kent seamer Matt Henry left Emirates Riverside with a career-best match haul of 12 for 73.
Sky Betting to be snapped up by Canadian firm in £2.5bn deal
UK-based Sky Betting and Gaming is to be sold to a Canadian company for around £2.5 billion, it has been announced.
Mauricio Pochettino and Jose Mourinho in focus
Jose Mourinho is one win away from a third major trophy in two seasons at Manchester United as they beat Tottenham 2-1 in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley.
United come from behind to book a return to Wembley
Ander Herrera has Manchester United dreaming of FA Cup glory after Mauricio Pochettino’s Tottenham again suffered semi-final sorrow.
Manchester United v Tottenham – story of the match
Ander Herrera has Manchester United dreaming of FA Cup glory after Mauricio Pochettino’s Tottenham once again suffered semi-final sorrow.
A look at Tottenham’s poor record in FA Cup semi-finals
Tottenham’s 2-1 defeat to Manchester United in the FA Cup semi-final on Saturday at Wembley was their eighth successive loss in the last four of the famous competition.
Unlikely duo help Sussex build big score before Ackermann responds
A fine century from Michael Burgess, the second of his career, helped Sussex to a formidable first-innings score against Leicestershire before Colin Ackermann’s unbeaten half-century led a spirited reply.
Pod of killer whales puts on show while swimming in Clyde
A pod of killer whales has been spotted in the River Clyde.
Chemical weapons inspectors collect samples from Syria site
Chemical weapons inspectors have collected samples from Syria’s Douma, two weeks after a suspected gas attack prompted retaliatory strikes by Western powers on the Syrian government’s chemical facilities.
Home care provider seeks rescue plan after financial pressures
Financial pressures have forced one of the country’s biggest private home care providers to seek a rescue plan.
Ambrose century puts Warwickshire in command
Tim Ambrose made his 17th first-class century to give Warwickshire a chance to press for victory over Northamptonshire at Wantage Road with two days remaining.
Zaha is no diver and is being treated unfairly – Hodgson
Roy Hodgson insisted Crystal Palace should have been awarded a penalty in their 0-0 draw at Watford and defended Wilfried Zaha as “anything other than a cheat and a diver”.
War-time nun hailed as ‘Angel of Dieppe’ dies aged 103
A 103-year-old French nun known as the “White Angel” who helped allied soldiers during a failed Second World War raid has died.
Mourners pay respects to ‘America’s matriarch’ Barbara Bush
Four former presidents joined ambassadors, sports stars and hundreds of other mourners at the private funeral for former first lady Barbara Bush.
Dakota Fanning: Viewers will see The Alienist differently in wake of Me Too
Dakota Fanning has said she believes her new show will be viewed differently in the wake of the Time’s Up and Me Too movements.
Dominant Leinster brush aside Scarlets to reach Champions Cup final
Leinster advanced to their first Champions Cup final since 2012 after swatting Scarlets aside in an utterly dominant 38-16 win at the Aviva Stadium.
Murty remains confident under-fire Rangers can take second place
Graeme Murty has backed his under-fire Rangers squad to silence their doubters and clinch second place in the Ladbrokes Premiership.
Donald Trump should expect to face protests on UK visit, says Sadiq Khan
US president Donald Trump has been told he should expect loud and peaceful protests if a summer visit to Britain materialises.
No end in sight to Sunderland’s downward spiral
Ellis Short bought into a dream when he was persuaded to take an interest in Sunderland Football Club.
Lammy accuses PM of ‘crocodile tears’ over Windrush apology
David Lammy has called Theresa May’s apology to the Windrush generation “crocodile tears” and says the Government ignored warnings in 2014 about the impact of her immigration policy.
Palace move six points clear of bottom three after goalless draw at Watford
Crystal Palace moved six points clear of the Premier League relegation zone after a goalless draw at Watford, where Wilfried Zaha was booked for diving at Vicarage Road for the second season in succession.
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