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Trouble ahead

Stuart Barnes: Lions warm-up games are full of danger signs

Trouble ahead

In bloom

Cherry blossom celebrations herald town’s rebirth after nuclear disaster

In bloom

A for effort

They’ve done craft beer — now cool urbanites are in to woodwork

A for effort

North Korea should not test our patience, Pence warns

Kim Jong-un could face the same retaliation as President Assad and Islamic State in Afghanistan, the US vice-president Mike Pence warned as he visited the North Korea border hours after Pyongyang’s latest attempt to test fire a ballistic missile. Speaking in the South Korean capital Seoul after a visit to the so-called demilitarised zone which divides the two Koreas, Mr...Kim Jong-un could face the same retaliation as President Assad and Islamic State in Afghanistan...Kim Jong-un could face the same retaliation as President Assad and Islamic State in Afghanistan...

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Gorbachev warns of new Cold War

Mikhail Gorbachev has warned that Russia and the West are heading toward a new Cold War amid rising tensions over...Mikhail Gorbachev has warned that Russia and the West are heading toward a new Cold War amid rising tensions over Syria and Eastern Europe. “The rhetoric used by politicians and senior military commanders is becoming more and more belligerent,” the last Soviet leader said. “All the indications of a Cold War are...Mikhail Gorbachev has warned that Russia and the West are heading toward a new Cold War amid rising tensions over Syria and...

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Mental cost of diesel fumes like a bereavement

Living with heavy pollution from traffic fumes is as bad for people’s happiness as being widowed or divorced, a study has shown. Nitrogen dioxide (NO2), an irritant that is largely emitted by diesel engines and helps soot and...Living with heavy pollution from traffic fumes is as bad for people’s happiness as being widowed or divorced, a study has shown. Nitrogen dioxide (NO2), an irritant that is largely emitted by diesel engines and helps soot and...Living with heavy pollution from traffic fumes is as bad for people’s happiness as being widowed or divorced, a study...

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Criminals the police don’t chase

Police have abandoned early-stage investigations into more than 1.5 million crimes during the past four years, data obtained under freedom of information law shows. Forces across the nation are routinely dropping investigations...Police have abandoned early-stage investigations into more than 1.5 million crimes during the past four years, data obtained under freedom of information law shows. Forces across the nation are routinely dropping investigations...Police have abandoned early-stage investigations into more than 1.5 million crimes during the past four years, data...

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Mix of politics and faith is best when messy

Politicians were tripping over each with Easter messages but failing to see that picking a favourite religion is divisive

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Turkish poll ‘contravened international standards’

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Turkey’s referendum, in which President Recep Tayyip Erdogan won a razor-thin mandate to change the country’s political system and gift himself wide-ranging powers, contravened a number of international standards, election monitors have claimed. Mr Erdogan’s yes campaign attracted 51.49 percent of the vote, according to the latest unofficial count, with a margin of just...Turkey’s referendum, in which President Recep Tayyip Erdogan won a razor-thin mandate to change...Turkey’s referendum, in which President Recep Tayyip Erdogan won a razor-thin mandate to change...

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Palestinian prisoners go on hunger strike over treatment

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More than 1,000 Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails have gone on a hunger strike in one of the largest...More than 1,000 Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails have gone on a hunger strike in one of the largest actions held in the past few years. The strike was organised by Marwan Barghouti, a leading member of the Fatah movement who is regarded as a potential successor to President Abbas. The Israeli prison...More than 1,000 Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails have gone on a hunger strike in one of the largest actions held in...

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Rising prices put the squeeze on business

Almost 22,000 companies are facing “significant” financial distress because of rising food and fuel prices, according to an analysis that predicts a serious squeeze for businesses. A report by the insolvency firm Begbies Traynor said that it was “only a matter of time” before businesses grappling...Almost 22,000 companies are facing “significant” financial distress because of rising food and fuel prices, according to an analysis that predicts a serious squeeze for businesses. A report by the insolvency firm Begbies Traynor said that it was “only a matter of time” before businesses grappling...Almost 22,000 companies are facing “significant” financial distress because of rising food and fuel prices, according to an...

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Estée Lauder heir attacks PR firm over ‘fake news’

One of the world’s biggest public affairs and corporate communications firms has been accused of running a dirty tricks campaign against the billionaire son of the founder of the Estée Lauder cosmetics empire. Kreab is facing claims that it established a fake think tank to smear the reputation of Ronald Lauder, 73, president of the World...One of the world’s biggest public affairs and corporate communications firms has been accused of running a dirty tricks campaign against the billionaire son of the founder of the Estée Lauder cosmetics empire. Kreab is facing claims that it established a fake think tank to smear the reputation of Ronald Lauder, 73, president of the World...One of the world’s biggest public affairs and corporate communications firms has been accused of running a dirty tricks...

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Booker deal ‘will restrict choice for smaller stores’

Tesco is facing fresh questions over the impact of its proposed £3.7 billion takeover of Booker Group after a rival wholesaler argued that it would give Britain’s biggest supermarket group “an obvious level of influence” over thousands of convenience stores. Booker, which licenses out the Premier, Londis and Budgens...Tesco is facing fresh questions over the impact of its proposed £3.7 billion takeover of Booker...Tesco is facing fresh questions over the impact of its proposed £3.7 billion takeover of Booker...

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Power shift brings energy market closer to holy grail

In a windowless warehouse in a quiet residential corner of Leighton Buzzard, thousands of identical black boxes lie stacked in neat blocks of metalwork and cabling. A whirring noise and the smell of warm electrical equipment are the only obvious...In a windowless warehouse in a quiet residential corner of Leighton Buzzard, thousands of...In a windowless warehouse in a quiet residential corner of Leighton Buzzard, thousands of...

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Terry to leave Chelsea but wants to keep playing

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Chelsea have announced that John Terry will leave the club when his contract expires at the end of the season. The 36-year-old has won 14 major honours at Stamford Bridge after making his first-team debut in 1998, having risen through the youth ranks. Terry has been a bit-part player for Chelsea...Chelsea have announced that John Terry will leave the club when his contract expires at the end of the season. The 36-year-old has won 14 major honours at Stamford Bridge after making his first-team debut in 1998, having risen through the youth ranks. Terry has been a bit-part player for Chelsea...Chelsea have announced that John Terry will leave the club when his contract expires at the end of the season. The 36-year-old...

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Ups and downs: Plymouth promoted, Leyton Orient fight on

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Championship
On the day that Brighton and Hove Albion confirmed their promotion to the Premier League with a 2-1 victory at home to Wigan Athletic, the Championship play-off picture remains unclear. Huddersfield will have to wait to seal their play-off spot after they were held 1-1 by Derby County and Fulham secured a 3-1 win over...
Championship
On the day that Brighton and Hove Albion confirmed their promotion to the Premier League with a 2-1 victory at home to Wigan Athletic, the Championship play-off picture remains unclear. Huddersfield will have to wait to seal their play-off spot after they were held 1-1 by Derby County and Fulham secured a 3-1 win over...
Championship
On the day that Brighton and Hove Albion confirmed their promotion to the Premier League with a 2-1 victory at...

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Warburton is ready-made to captain again

If Sam Warburton is to be unveiled as the Lions captain on Wednesday, then what kind of a captain will he be? He will be a man who gets on with it, without trying or remotely wishing to be the focus of attention. He will not perform the role much differently from the way he did in Australia in 2013. In other words...If Sam Warburton is to be unveiled as the Lions captain on Wednesday, then what kind of a captain...If Sam Warburton is to be unveiled as the Lions captain on Wednesday, then what kind of a captain...

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Conte hints at deep troubles but No 1 issue is tetchy Costa

It was quite the mea culpa. There were ready-made excuses to seize if he wanted to — the freakish injury to Thibaut Courtois, the untimely loss of Marcos Alonso to illness, the notion that this match turned on a handball that was not spotted — but Antonio Conte took the path less travelled. “They showed more desire than us and more motivation,” the Chelsea manager...It was quite the mea culpa. There were ready-made excuses to seize if he wanted to — the...It was quite the mea culpa. There were ready-made excuses to seize if he wanted to — the...

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Klopp’s set-piece plans pay off

All week Jürgen Klopp had prepared for the reality that this was a game likely to be settled by set pieces. Team...All week Jürgen Klopp had prepared for the reality that this was a game likely to be settled by set pieces. Team talks focused upon it and training sessions at Melwood were tailored in anticipation of an afternoon where an aerial threat could bring one decisive chance. Everything mapped out as the Liverpool manager...All week Jürgen Klopp had prepared for the reality that this was a game likely to be settled by set pieces. Team talks focused...

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James Rosenquist

Artist and former billboard painter renowned for creating vast canvases that became a fixture of the pop art movement

James Rosenquist was painting a billboard above Times Square in New York in the summer of 1960 when two of his fellow sign-painters fell from the scaffolding to their deaths. This young free spirit from the wide-open spaces of the Midwest was so shocked that he immediately handed in his notice and instead took up painting smaller canvases from the safer confines of a...James Rosenquist was painting a billboard above Times Square in New York in the summer of 1960...James Rosenquist was painting a billboard above Times Square in New York in the summer of 1960...

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Emma Morano

At 117, Emma Morano was not only the oldest person in the world but also the last person to have lived in the 1800s.At 117, Emma Morano was not only the oldest person in the world but also the last person to have lived in the 1800s. Born in November 1899, when Queen Victoria was on the throne in Britain, her life spanned three centuries: from the era of steam to that of the internet. As she became famous in recent years — she was...At 117, Emma Morano was not only the oldest person in the world but also the last person to have lived in the 1800s. Born in...

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Don’t be woolly headed — it’s the Times Easter quiz

Have you paid attention so far in 2017? Pit yourself against quizmaster Olav Bjortomt

Cakes, puds, pies . . . Anyone for a bank holiday bake off?

Lent is over! Spoil yourself with Rachel Allen’s easy recipes (one doesn’t even need cooking)

Spoon carving: it’s the new hipster trend

They’ve done craft beer — now cool urbanites are in to woodwork

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From Frozen to red hot: the amateur Scandi choir set for global stardom

The otherworldly sound of Norwegian folk captivated fans of the Disney blockbuster

Voters ‘will still face Brexit uncertainty’ at indyref2

Scottish voters will still face substantial uncertainty about the implications of Brexit if a new vote on independence is held within Nicola Sturgeon’s preferred timetable, a leading expert has said. Kirsty Hughes, director of the Scottish Centre on European Relations, warned that even if UK...Scottish voters will still face substantial uncertainty about the implications of Brexit if a new vote on independence is held within Nicola Sturgeon’s preferred timetable, a leading expert has said. Kirsty Hughes, director of the Scottish Centre on European Relations, warned that even if UK...Scottish voters will still face substantial uncertainty about the implications of Brexit if a new vote on independence is held...

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Sturgeon faces Labour call to tax high earners more

Nicola Sturgeon is facing new calls to increase taxes on the highest earners, despite less than 1 per cent of the population now contributing almost a fifth of revenues in Scotland. The combined annual income of people earning over £150,000 a year has risen by 68 per cent to over £6.2 billion since the turn of the decade, with the figures...Nicola Sturgeon is facing new calls to increase taxes on the highest earners, despite less than 1 per cent of the population now contributing almost a fifth of revenues in Scotland. The combined annual income of people earning over £150,000 a year has risen by 68 per cent to over £6.2 billion since the turn of the decade, with the figures...Nicola Sturgeon is facing new calls to increase taxes on the highest earners, despite less than 1 per cent of the population...

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Girls with low IQs at greater risk of dementia, study finds

A study has revealed that pre-adolescent girls with low IQs are at a greater risk of developing dementia compared with those of higher intelligence. However, the analysis of 35,000 Scots — the first of its kind looking into incidence of dementia between genders — failed to find a similar correlation between boys.A study has revealed that pre-adolescent girls with low IQs are at a greater risk of developing...A study has revealed that pre-adolescent girls with low IQs are at a greater risk of developing...

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Culloden anniversary remembered

The 271st anniversary of the Battle of Culloden was marked at the weekend with a series of events at the battlefield...The 271st anniversary of the Battle of Culloden was marked at the weekend with a series of events...The 271st anniversary of the Battle of Culloden was marked at the weekend with a series of events...

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Care sector staffing crisis ‘is hitting quality and reliability’

Growing pressure on staff numbers in Scotland’s care homes is contributing to hospital bed blocking, an industry body...Growing pressure on staff numbers in Scotland’s care homes is contributing to hospital bed...Growing pressure on staff numbers in Scotland’s care homes is contributing to hospital bed...

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Brexit is top spending priority, says Martin

Micheál Martin has said that the “lion’s share” of available funds in the next budget should be spent on Brexit-proofing the economy. The Fianna Fáil leader said that the government “blew it” last October by failing to prepare for the aftershock likely to take place once Britain leaves the...Micheál Martin has said that the “lion’s share” of available funds in the next budget should be spent on Brexit-proofing the economy. The Fianna Fáil leader said that the government “blew it” last October by failing to prepare for the aftershock likely to take place once Britain leaves the...Micheál Martin has said that the “lion’s share” of available funds in the next budget should be spent on Brexit-proofing the...

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Northern Ireland politics broken, says O’Neill

Michelle O’Neill has said that the political process in Northern Ireland is “broken” as parties prepare to go back to the table this week in an effort to restore power-sharing. Sinn Féin’s Northern leader was speaking in Dublin yesterday at an Easter commemoration event in Glasnevin Cemetery. Talks were suspended over Easter but are...Michelle O’Neill has said that the political process in Northern Ireland is “broken” as parties prepare to go back to the table this week in an effort to restore power-sharing. Sinn Féin’s Northern leader was speaking in Dublin yesterday at an Easter commemoration event in Glasnevin Cemetery. Talks were suspended over Easter but are...Michelle O’Neill has said that the political process in Northern Ireland is “broken” as parties prepare to go back to the table...

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Road changes ‘won’t turn city into ghost town’

Controversial alterations to traffic routes on the Liffey’s north and south quays to facilitate the Luas Cross City will have a positive impact on Dublin retailers, a new report has claimed. Research commissioned by the National Transport Authority (NTA) predicted that significant changes to the traffic system...Controversial alterations to traffic routes on the Liffey’s north and south quays to facilitate...Controversial alterations to traffic routes on the Liffey’s north and south quays to facilitate...

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Poolbeg to have 600 more affordable houses

The government has sought to double the amount of social and affordable housing built at Poolbeg to at least 600 units. The Department of Housing said the draft plan for the site at Dublin Port was “rational and reasonable” but that a higher...The government has sought to double the amount of social and affordable housing built at Poolbeg...The government has sought to double the amount of social and affordable housing built at Poolbeg...

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