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What death doulas can teach us about dying

Death doulas or soul midwives have increased in popularity in recent years. What do they do?

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Ex-goalkeeper Martyn savours England cricket call

Former football goalkeeper Nigel Martyn is eyeing the chance to join a pantheon of Englishmen to become 'dual internationals'.

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Martin Lewis delivers emotional speech, and nine other Bafta TV moments

There were tears, surprises and fabulous outfits - as one of the biggest nights for UK television took place.

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Meta brings High Court challenge over Ofcom fees

Meta said Ofcom's calculations were "disproportionate"; the regulator said it would defend its position.

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Global forest loss slows but El Niño fires could threaten progress

The loss of tropical rainforests eased last year, according to new analysis, but scientists warn they are still disappearing rapidly.

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Warning that increase in shipping around South Africa to avoid Middle East could harm whales

Ships have rerouted around the Cape of Good Hope since 2023 to avoid conflicts in the Middle East.

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James and Bradley among six uncapped Wales call-ups

Exeter back rower Kane James and Harlequins centre Bryn Bradley are among six uncapped Wales players named by Steve Tandy for the summer games.

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US and French nationals test positive for hantavirus after leaving ship

The American national has arrived in Nebraska, while a French woman is isolating in Paris.

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The divine visions predicting the fall of the USSR

In 1917, Portuguese children said that they saw an apparition of the Virgin Mary

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The controversy over Picasso's most shocking work

Les Demoiselles d'Avignon has been both despised and loved – and reinterpreted

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Tracey Emin voices TfL disabilities announcements

The artist will voice Tube announcements urging support for passengers with hidden disabilities.

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TikTok scales back AI-generated video descriptions after absurd errors

While only rolled out to some users, the feature's bizarre AI-generated descriptions were shared widely.

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Wong to have scan amid concerns before World Cup

Bowler Issy Wong will have a scan on a hamstring issue as England seek clarity before making a decision on her fitness for the T20 World Cup.

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UK's biggest ever environmental pollution claim reaches High Court

One of the UK's largest chicken producers and a water company accused of polluting three rivers including the River Wye

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'We're living in a shed because of river pollution'

Jane and Tony Coyle spent seven years waiting for planning permission due to River Lugg pollution.

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Is this the real face of Anne Boleyn?

A computer science team believes they have discovered a previously unknown sketch of King Henry VIII's second wife - but not everyone is convinced.

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