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8 May 2022

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News imageHannah Deakin

Call to halt move to universal credit

A forced move to universal credit, which begins on Monday, raises fears for vulnerable claimants.

News imageMahmood and Blanco

How Eurovision is bringing Europe together again

The 66th edition of the song contest is bringing fans and artists together in more ways than one.

News imageWorkers carry coal at a coal yard near a mine on November 23, 2021 in Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh India. India is rapidly transitioning to renewables, investing in widespread solar and wind installations, though it still remains reliant on coal for about 70% of its energy needs, media reports said.

Coal shortage sparks India's power woes

Analysts are worried about India's climate change pledge as it increases coal production to meet a rise in demand.

News imageComposite image of the Metro and Mirror front pages.

Putin branded a Nazi and Dennis Waterman tributes

Speeches by the Ukrainian President and the UK defence secretary feature on several front pages.

News imageEmma Malcomson

Type 1 diabetes: 'People don't know how hard it is'

Emma Malcomson wishes there was more understanding of the impact the condition has on her daily life.

News imageA 19th-century ivory, ceremonial hip mask in honour of Queen Mother Idia and looted by British soldiers from the Kingdom of Benin in 1897 hangs on display in the "Where Is Africa" exhibition at the Linden Museum on May 05, 2021 in Stuttgart, Germany

Digital push to reclaim looted African art

A Nigerian designer is making NFTs of African artefacts in Western museums to help local artists.

News imageDesign drawing of new hospital

Hospitals inquiry to focus on ventilation

The inquiry into safety at two Scottish hospitals will hear from infection and ventilation experts.

News imagePassengers disembarking from an aeroplane in Abuja, Nigeria

Nigerian airlines suspend plans to ground flights

Plans to stop domestic flights in protest at the spiralling cost of aviation fuel are suspended.

News imageKim Jong Un and President Yoon Suk-yeol

How dangerous is the situation in North Korea?

South Korea's incoming president promises to take a hard line on North Korea’s military escalations.

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