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Meghan tells Oprah it's 'really liberating' to 'make our own choices' in latest teaser clip

The Duchess of Sussex has said it is "really liberating" to be "able to make a choice on your own" in the latest teaser clip of her interview with Oprah Winfrey.
Prince Philip: Duke of Edinburgh moved back to private hospital following procedure for heart condition

Prince Philip has been moved back to King Edward VII's Hospital following a "successful procedure" for a pre-existing heart condition.
Nursing union sets up £35m strike fund after news of 1% NHS pay rise

The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) is to set up a £35 million industrial action fund in response to the government's recommendation of a 1% pay rise for NHS workers.

Meghan on Oprah: From Princess Diana to Tom Cruise, 11 of the biggest bombshell celebrity interviews of all time

With Harry and Meghan dominating headlines in the run-up to their much-anticipated, tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey, it seems the world is waiting to hear the revelations about the Royal Family expected to be revealed when the programme airs.
Ian Brown: Ex-Stone Roses star pulls out of Neighbourhood Weekender festival in COVID-19 vaccination row

Singer Ian Brown has pulled out of a music festival claiming the event was demanding COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of entry.
Vicar Of Dibley fans reveal Dawn French's funniest joke - and Alice didn't get it

The Vicar Of Dibley is one of the UK's best-loved sitcoms - with Dawn French becoming a national treasure after her portrayal of Reverend Geraldine Granger.

World's oldest bird, Wisdom the albatross, hatches chick at the age of 70

The oldest known bird in the world has hatched a chick at the age of 70.
Plastic surgeon turns up for Zoom court hearing while in the middle of operating on a patient

A Californian plastic surgeon is being investigated after he attended a virtual court hearing while operating on a patient.
'One of a kind' puppy born with six legs and two tails - and it could be a big advantage

A puppy with six legs has been born in the US - and vets are describing her as a "miracle".

Newly found 'super-Earth' could hold key to finding alien life

A "super-Earth" located just 26 light years away could hold the key to finding extraterrestrial life.
Third time is not a charm: SpaceX's rocket lands but then explodes

SpaceX's rocket has exploded just minutes after the Starship's first successful landing.
COVID-19: San Diego Zoo's great apes given experimental coronavirus vaccine after becoming infected

A number of great apes have been given an experimental COVID-19 vaccine following an outbreak of the virus at a zoo in California.

BT chief Jansen gave board ultimatum over chairman's future

Philip Jansen, the chief executive of BT Group, gave boardroom colleagues an ultimatum over his own future that led to the departure this week of the company's chairman, Jan du Plessis.
COVID-19: Staycation surge hikes up cost of seaside holiday lets

Holidaymakers face paying more for a UK seaside break this summer, with demand for staycations driving up the cost of accommodation by an average of 35% compared to last year.
Boohoo under renewed pressure as firm urged to link bonuses to progress on workers' rights

Boohoo is facing renewed pressure from MPs on workers' rights - days after Sky News revealed the online fashion retailer was facing the possibility of a US import ban over the issue.

India vs England: Rishabh Pant's sparkling century answers Ben Stokes-led fightback from visitors

England produced a stirring fightback with the ball on day two of the fourth Test in Ahmedabad before their stretched attack tired significantly late on in the face of some destructive batting from Rishabh Pant, who brought up a 115-ball ton with a six.
Alfredo Morelos: Rangers appeal striker's yellow card awarded in win at Livingston

Rangers have appealed striker Alfredo Morelos' yellow card for simulation during Wednesday night's 1-0 win at Livingston.
India vs England: Joe Root's side bowled out for 205 on another disappointing day with the bat

England endured another disappointing outing with the bat in India, being bowled out for 205 on day one of the fourth Test in Ahmedabad, before a James Anderson strike with the ball briefly lifted spirits late on.

Nursing union sets up £35m strike fund after news of 1% NHS pay rise

The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) is to set up a £35 million industrial action fund in response to the government's recommendation of a 1% pay rise for NHS workers.
Brexit: European Parliament declines to fix date of EU-UK trade deal vote amid new row over Northern Ireland Protocol

The European Parliament has declined to set a date to ratify the Brexit trade deal following a row over the UK's action in relation to arrangements for Northern Ireland.
Sir Philip Rutnam: Former top Home Office civil servant settles employment tribunal claim against government

A former top civil servant at the Home Office has settled his employment tribunal claim against the government.