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Wednesday, April 19, 2017

Could election improve UK’s Brexit position?

How did the Brexit timetable affect the decision to call an early general election?

O'Reilly loses job over harassment claims

Fox News presenter Bill O'Reilly leaves over allegations of sexual harassment of female colleagues.

#Brenda, UK election's unlikely star

Brenda from Bristol reacts to news that an interview with her about the snap election went viral.

Nigeria's Buhari suspends spy chief after $43m found in Lagos

The cash was kept in a Lagos flat for covert operations, intelligence officials told local media.

Harry says sharing experience of grief was 'only right'

Prince Harry says he had to talk about the death of his mother after encouraging others to open up.

London Euston trains halted by trackside fire

Station is evacuated and train services are suspended due to a trackside fire..

Fox News 'to drop host Bill O'Reilly' after harassment cases

Fox executives are reportedly holding crisis meetings on how to get rid of the O'Reilly Factor host.

How to vote in the general election if it's your first time

There are an estimated 750,000 people in the UK who will be able to vote on 8 June for the first time in their lives.

Dark Hedges suffer Easter crowds, cars and coaches

Pictures of the Game of Thrones tourist destination lead to renewed calls for the road to be closed.

Tim Farron: I don't think being gay is a sin

The Lib Dem leader was challenged over his views during a Commons debate.

Ikea tote bag: When designers make expensive versions of cheap things

As a $2,000 version of what looks like an Ikea bag goes on sale, we look at similar fashion moments.

How did the new Dragons make their millions?

Who are latest investors to join Dragons' Den and how did they make their riches?

Moment pylon collapses on busy road

The tower caught fire and fell near heavy traffic in Alabang.

General election 2017: MPs back plans for 8 June poll

A general election will be held on 8 June after MPs back Theresa May's call for a snap poll.

Are lower earners bearing the tax burden?

About 90% of income tax is paid by the richest 50% of taxpayers.

Council in Thunderbird-creator death gaffe

Thunderbirds creator Gerry Anderson died in 2012 after suffering from Alzheimer's.

Physicists create liquid that defies Newton

Physicists have created a fluid with negative mass, which accelerates backwards when pushed.

Fans mourn loss of Patrick the 'wonderful wombassador'

Find out what's buzzing in the social media world today.

North Korea tension: China 'seriously concerned' about nuclear threats

A foreign ministry spokesman says Beijing opposes words or actions that could raise tensions.

Are you up for it... or fed up with it?

Voters share their election thoughts and fears with Victoria Derbyshire in Westminster.