Afghanistan: British passport delay blamed for baby stranded in Kabul

"We want to hug her, kiss her", say her parents, who had to return to the UK to replace travel documents.

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Third Covid jab advised for most vulnerable 1%

More than 400,000 people in the UK are eligible - but plans for further boosters are yet to be confirmed.

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Portugal changes vaccine rules for UK visitors

UK visitors no longer need to quarantine for 14 days if they can't prove they are fully vaccinated.

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West Sussex foster couple cared for more than 600 children

Pauline and Roger Fitter say watching the results of their efforts has been very rewarding.

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Banksy-painted building in Lowestoft adds £200k to asking price

The old electrical shop is now up for sale at £500,000 after Banksy confirmed the art was genuine.

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North Korea rejects offer of almost 3 million Covid-19 jabs

The country asked that the shots offered under the Covax scheme be redirected to harder hit nations.

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French police car crashes after officer fires Taser at driver

A lawyers says the officers were "having fun" when one fired her Taser and the driver lost control.

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Will the World Formally Recognize the Taliban?

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When Will the Delta Surge End?

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Three Officers and Two Paramedics Are Charged in Elijah McClain’s Death

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