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Melinda French Gates will give £190m to women’s health groups across globe
The move is part of a billion-dollar commitment Ms French Gates made in May to support women and families around the world.
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Late Queen’s much-loved home in Malta gave her a taste of normal life
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh have visited Villa Guardamangia where Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip lived when they were first married.
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Jury ‘irretrievably compromised’ in trial of girl accused of attempted murder
The jury has been discharged in the trial of a 14-year-old girl who stabbed two teachers and a pupil at a school in Ammanford, South Wales.
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British computer scientist Sir Demis Hassabis awarded chemistry Nobel prize
A British computer scientist has been awarded this year’s Nobel Prize in Chemistry, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has announced.
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Parents struggling to afford winter clothing essentials, charity says
Little Village said nearly three-quarters (71) of the parents it supports are struggling to afford basic winter essentials such as coats.