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Zelensky says Russian attacks ongoing despite Putin announcing 'Easter truce'
The Ukrainian president accused Moscow of breaking the truce, but said Ukraine would follow it if Russian attacks ceased.
Thousands join anti-Trump protests across US
Demonstrations, taking place on the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolutionary War, addressed a range of grievances.
Miliband accuses net zero opponents of 'nonsense and lies'
The energy secretary warns that an anti-net zero agenda could forfeit jobs in the future.
Free breakfast clubs to open at 750 schools
Thousands of parents will be able to access 30 minutes of morning childcare from Tuesday.
Inside the rural Texas town where Elon Musk is basing his business empire
The tycoon and Donald Trump advisor has moved his businesses from California to a mostly rural central Texas county. What do the neighbours think?
Police algorithm said Lina was at 'medium' risk. Then she was killed
Spanish police use an algorithm to assess the risk of repeat domestic violence. Does it work?
Two charged after body of missing woman found
A man and a woman have been charged after the discovery of Paria Veisi's body in Cardiff.
Three chords and the truth: Where country's big moment might go next
Since Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter, Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter and Lana Del Rey have explored country.
'Route to ignominy': Hereditary Lords on prospect of leaving parliament
Lords who inherited their titles share their mixed feelings about being ejected from the Upper Chamber.
Why I hesitate to tell people I'm a Gypsy
Romany women share their experiences of hiding their heritage for fear of prejudice.
Why I want an IVF baby to screen out gene that made me go blind
Blind influencer Lucy Edwards on choosing IVF which will screen out the gene that made her who she is.
The mother and children trapped between two conflicts
Fighting between rival forces resumes in South Sudan, while a full-scale civil war rages in neighbouring Sudan.
Found on celebrity bags and in viral videos: The toy fashionistas are loving
The toy, sold by Chinese company Pop Mart, has become the must-have fashion accessory.
India's sword-wielding grandmother still going strong at 82
At 82, Meenakshi Amma is possibly the oldest woman to practise an ancient Indian martial art.
Where the ancient tree felled by Toby Carvery once stood, people are reeling
Some locals are demanding answers over the Toby Carvery owner's decision to fell a 500-year-old oak tree in north London.
The Papers: 'Putin's truce is a lie' and 'over 80 dog attacks' a day
Sunday's front pages include stories on Russia being accused of breaking an Easter truce it proposed in Ukraine.
Tributes to British couple killed in Naples cable car crash
Elaine and Graeme Winn were among four people killed in the incident at Mount Faito, while another was "extremely seriously injured".
Scientists claim to have discovered 'new colour' no one has seen before
"Olo" is said to be a saturated blue-green - but some say the existence of a new colour is "open to argument".
Arrests after 12 shot dead at Ecuador cockfight
Gunmen in fake army uniforms opened fire at a cockfighting ring, in a suspected gang-related attack.
Earl Grey tea bread crowned Britain's best loaf
Miyo Aoetsu has won the award for the second time after a previous triumph in 2023.
2025 Sony World Photography Awards: Winners revealed
Sony Photography Awards: Winner explores the tension between artificial spaces and environmental destruction
US Supreme Court halts deportation of detained Venezuelans
The accused gang members are being sent to a notorious jail in El Salvador under a 19th-Century law.
Five dead as huge waves hit Australia coast
Two other people are missing, as officials urge people to take caution as a surf warnings remain.
'Operational misunderstanding' led to killing of Gaza medics, IDF inquiry says
Fourteen emergency workers and a UN worker were killed when the Israeli military opened fire on a convoy of vehicles in Gaza last month.
King and Queen joined by Andrew and other royals for Easter service
King Charles III and Queen Camilla were joined by other members of the Royal Family at the service in Windsor.
RAF jets intercept Russian aircraft near Nato airspace
The missions are part of the UK's contribution to Nato's enhanced air policing around eastern Poland.
Race Across the World is back, and Self Esteem's new album: What's coming up this week
The next series of The Mangione Trial also drops this week, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is released.
Watch: Pope blesses crowd as Easter celebrated worldwide
The most important date in the Christian calendar is being marked around the world.
Hereditary Lords speak out on prospect of leaving Parliament
Lords who inherited their titles share their mixed feelings about being ejected from the Upper Chamber.
DHL suspends high value US deliveries over tariffs
The postal giant will stop shipping packages to American consumers after a rise in red tape at customs.
Damage to statues investigated after trans protest
Graffiti is found on seven statues of historic figures in Parliament Square following a protest.
Rosenberg: Is Putin's 'Easter truce' cause for scepticism or chance for peace?
Ukraine and Russia have accused each other of violating a 30-hour truce, but it comes as diplomatic efforts pick up, Russia Editor Steve Rosenberg writes.
Where the ancient tree felled by Toby Carvery once stood, people are reeling
Some locals are demanding answers over the Toby Carvery owner's decision to fell a 500-year-old oak tree in north London.
In pictures: Easter celebrated around the world from Greece to Iraq
All Christians, from Orthodox and western churches, are celebrating Easter on the same day this year.
Girl, 14, killed by lion in Kenya
The child was snatched from a residential compound on a ranch next to Nairobi National Park, the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) said.
Collector's 30,000 vinyl records up for auction
The sale, run by Surrey auctioneers Ewbank's, is being held on Wednesday and Thursday.
Coastguard search for man missing from yacht in sea
The yacht was believed to have been travelling to Swansea from Brighton.
Husband 'watched in horror' as wife killed on golf course
The husband of Suzanne Cherry says golf "should have been the safest" of her hobbies.
Bournemouth Echo
The New Forest's latest pub reopening - with Jeremy Clarkson's Hawkstone lager
The Swan Inn at Emery Down, Lyndhurst is the New Forest's most recent pub reopening and the only one serving Jeremy Clarkson's Hawkstone lager.
These are all the roadworks taking place across BCP next week
The following roadworks are being carried out within the BCP Council area by the council and various utility companies this week:
Bird and beast stuffer and grindery dealer - trades you would not believe existed!
It's the April 1855 edition of the Post Office Directory of Hampshire, a portal to a world so different, yet connected to our own.
Footballer and decorated soldier was champion ploughman
For nearly seventy remarkable years, Jack wasn't just a resident - he was a true son of Hampshire, his life woven into the fabric of its fields
Car collectors to flock to largest Dorset auction
CAR collectors are expected to flock to an auction this month as hundreds of desirable cars go under the hammer.
Car flips onto side after two vehicle crash
A car has flipped onto its side following a crash involving two vehicles in Bournemouth.
Man suffers serious injuries after roof fall following car damage spree
Multiple cars had their windows smashed following an altercation which left a man with potentially life changing injuries.
Chinese takeaway told to improve in food hygiene inspection
Environmental health officers from Bournemouth have been busy this fortnight visiting businesses across the area to see if they are meeting hygiene requirements.
'Deceptively spacious' maisonette with private garden on market
The maisonette boasts a unique open-plan kitchen, dining and sitting area spanning the entire top floor.
Rare creature spotted along Dorset river
A rare creature listed as one of Britain's fastest declining mammals has been photographed along a Dorset river
If you have one of these 44 surnames you could inherit a fortune in BCP
The Treasury has revealed 44 names from Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole that have an unclaimed estate as of April 2025
Single vehicle crash closed road near Wareham
A SINGLE vehicle crash closed a road in both directions.
Horses left tied up beside busy Bournemouth roundabout
HORSES tied up by the side of a busy Bournemouth roundabout have sparked concerns for their welfare.
Fun and healthy cooking classes for hundreds of children
At the Cumulus Outdoor Residential Centre in Swanage, 14 children aged five to eight learned to make a rice poke bowl with guidance from tutors Andria, Viv and Caroline.
'This race for Net Zero is so wrong'
Peter Fallon (Letter, April 16) is right about how Starmer waited until Saturday before having a special House of Commons sitting to discuss the Scunthorpe steelworks.
Two Dorset campsites named among best in country
Sandyholme Holiday Park, located in Dorchester, claimed the tenth spot.
Lifeboat launched after 35ft yacht suffers engine failure
Poole Lifeboat launched after a 35ft yacht encountered engine failure in choppy conditions.
Fewer than one in five people can pass this three-question IQ test
The Cognitive Reflection Test has a pass rate of just 17 per cent
Poole care home residents enjoy Easter egg hunt with children
They then headed into the care home's garden for an Easter egg hunt, complete with an Easter bunny.
Discontinued Easter treats Brits miss most from Cadbury Egg 'n' Spoon to Weggs
From Nestle's Willy Wonka Weggs to Cadbury Dairy Milk Egg 'n' Spoon Cartons, these are the Easter treats Brits miss the most.
Care home wins national Easter cake competition
Residents and staff of care home have won an Easter cake competition after taking participation in popular national competition.
Fewer than one in five people can pass this three-question IQ test
The Cognitive Reflection Test has a pass rate of just 17 per cent
Revealed: The town in Dorset that drinks the most cups of tea
Dorset Tea is celebrating selling 2.1 million cups last year.
Do you have eagle-eyed vision? Try finding the odd football out in 20 seconds
Want to check how good your eye sight is? Try out this brain teaser to find the odd football out.
Formula 1
WATCH: Compare Verstappen and Piastri's fastest Q3 laps from Saudi Arabia with our ‘Ghost Car’ feature
Max Verstappen grabbed an unexpected and dramatic pole position in Saudi Arabia, beating McLaren's Oscar Piastri by an incredibly fine margin at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit.
What the teams said – Qualifying in Saudi Arabia
The drivers and teams report back from final practice and Qualifying at the 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix from the Jeddah Corniche Circuit.
STRATEGY GUIDE: What are the tactical options for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix?
Matt Youson takes a look at the different pit stop and tyre options that are available to the teams on race day at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit...
Leclerc disappointed over fighting for P4 in Jeddah Qualifying as Hamilton admits he ‘still has work to do’ in P7
Charles Leclerc was left downbeat after being unable to battle amongst the top three in Qualifying for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix – the Monegasque ending the session in P4 – while Lewis Hamilton also acknowledged that he has “work to do” following his P7 result.
Verstappen explains how Red Bull car 'came alive' in Jeddah Qualifying as he vows to 'give it everything' in the race
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen believes his “car came alive” during Qualifying for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix as the reigning World Champion claimed a sensational pole position.
F2: Lindblad becomes youngest winner in Formula 2 history as he inherits maiden victory in Jeddah Sprint
FACTS AND STATS: Verstappen closing on Vettel record as he bests Piastri in Jeddah Qualifying
Max Verstappen scored his second pole position of 2025, matching Oscar Piastri's season total, as championship leader Lando Norris crashed out and qualified in 10th. Here’s a round-up of all the best facts and stats from another Qualifying session…
An epic battle for victory and Norris fighting back – What To Watch For in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Chris Medland picks out five key things to keep an eye on when the lights go out on race day at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit...
FIA post-Qualifying press conference – Saudi Arabia
1. Max Verstappen (Red Bull), 2. Oscar Piastri (McLaren), 3. George Russell (Mercedes)
‘I’ve got to take it on the chin’ – Norris reflects on his Q3 crash in Saudi Arabia as he apologises to team
Lando Norris has admitted he will take his Qualifying crash for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix “on the chin”, as the McLaren driver is set to start Sunday’s race from 10th on the grid.
Piastri admits Jeddah Qualifying lap was ‘the best I could have done’ as he anticipates ‘tough race’ from P2
Oscar Piastri feels that his final effort in Qualifying for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix was “the best I could have done” after being beaten to pole position by Max Verstappen by a margin of just 0.010s.
WATCH: Ride onboard with Verstappen for his sensational pole position lap in Saudi Arabia
Max Verstappen took pole position in a nail-biting Qualifying session at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, fending off McLaren driver Oscar Piastri by just 0.010s.
HIGHLIGHTS: Watch the action as Verstappen tops a thrilling Qualifying in Saudi Arabia after Norris crashes
Max Verstappen delivered a stunning lap to top Qualifying at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix from Oscar Piastri, as the all-time lap record was broken on three separate occasions.
Verstappen clinches stunning pole position in Saudi Arabia as Norris crashes out in dramatic Qualifying
Max Verstappen has stormed to pole position for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix amid a dramatic end to Qualifying that saw the Dutchman beat Oscar Piastri by just one-hundredth of a second, while Lando Norris suffered a hefty crash early in Q3.
MUST SEE: Norris dramatically crashes out of Q3 in Saudi Arabian GP Qualifying
McLaren's Lando Norris dramatically crashed out of Qualifying in Q3, relegating him to 10th on the grid for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in what could be a pivotal moment in the championship battle.
OFFICIAL GRID: Who starts where in Jeddah as Verstappen looks to defend pole
For the second time in 2025 Max Verstappen starts from pole position after again upsetting the form book for Red Bull. McLaren – who had been widely expected to lock out the front row – have Oscar Piastri in P2, but Lando Norris only 10th.
LIVE COVERAGE: Follow the action from the 2025 Saudi Arabian GP as Gasly and Tsunoda collide
Live coverage of Sunday's Formula 1 stc Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2025 in Jeddah.
F2: Verschoor makes last-lap pass for Jeddah Feature Race win
Richard Verschoor would not be denied victory in Jeddah, fighting through from ninth on the grid to take the Feature Race win for MP Motorsport.
F1 ACADEMY: Weug holds her nerve to inherit compelling victory from Chambers in Jeddah Race 2
In a tense extended battle for the win during Race 2 in Jeddah, it was Maya Weug who came out on top as Chloe Chambers was demoted to P2 with a penalty ahead of Mercedes’ Doriane Pin.
Verstappen 'has made it very clear that he’s part of the team' as Horner responds to Red Bull future talk
Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner has refuted claims that Max Verstappen is looking to move away from the Formula 1 squad, insisting the four-time World Champion “has made it very clear that he’s part of the team”.
Russell left ‘kicking myself a bit’ after coming agonisingly close in battle for Jeddah pole
George Russell conceded he is “kicking myself a bit” after just falling short of pole position by 0.113s at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, eventually having to settle for P3 on the grid as Max Verstappen triumphed with Oscar Piastri second.
Windows Central
I can hardly believe just how amazing this $100 gimbal-tracking webcam is — Why recommend anything else?
The OBSBOT Tiny SE takes my favorite gimbal-tracking webcam and distills it to a $100 price point. The right compromises make this one of the best webcams.
Laffgaff
What country do the boy band BTS come from?
South Korea.
Barcode
When I was in the supermarket earlier, I saw a man and a woman wrapped in a barcode. I asked, "Are you two an item?"
Itsfoss
Tuning Local LLMs With RAG Using Ollama and Langchain
Interested in taking your local AI set up to the next step? Here's a sample PDF-based RAG project.