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Mums are crucial in shaping kids’ educational mobility
Dr Miriam Stoppard looks at new research which has found that a mother’s education plays an increasingly important role in shaping the future achievements of their children
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King Charles 'makes change to Coronation speech after Prince Harry plans exit'
Prince Harry's delayed decision on whether to attend the Coronation next month could alter King Charles III's plans for his toast, as he was hoping to raise a glass to birthday bob Prince Archie
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'I named my daughter after a spice - I don't care that people think it's stupid'
Brooke Scheurn has come under fire for naming her daughter after an aromatic spice - with social media users claiming the child will resent her for it in the future
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'I was denied service at restaurant because friend didn't tip on previous visit'
TikTok user Kamil Macniak has sparked a debate after claiming she was asked to leave a restaurant because its service staff didn't want to 'waste their time' on a non-tipping table
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Russia to fly nuclear bombers to middle of Pacific as it flexes military muscles
Russian defence minister Sergei Shoigu said that strategic missile carriers will fly to the middle of the Pacific Ocean to imitate strikes on ship groups of a mock enemy
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Brit who survived two poisonings jailed for 25 years for criticising Putin
Vladimir Kara-Murza, a dual British-Russian citizen who has survived two attempted poisonings which he blamed on the Kremlin, was charged with treason for making a speech to the Arizona House of Representatives in which he denounced the war in Ukraine
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Keanu Reeves finds love with long-time friend after heartbreak of tragic death
Keanu Reeves is famously private about his personal life, but recently delighted fans when he was spotted kissing his girlfriend Alexandra Grant on the red carpet
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Prince Harry will 'make every effort' to still attend son's birthday party
Prince Harry will be attending the King's Coronation, which falls on the same day as Prince Archie's birthday, but it's only expected to be a quick visit for the Duke
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Three United Nations among around 60 killed in Sudan as crisis unfolds
The Sudanese Red Crescent says hospitals are overwhelmed by the growing number of casualties and Pope Francis said he was following “with worry” the events unfolding in the country
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Families in UK to light 30,000 candles to mark Holocaust Remembrance Day
UK Yom HaShoah remembers the six million Jews killed in The Second World War and sees families light yellow candles - each one marking the life of someone who died
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Joan Bakewell discovers benefits of napping after turning 90 amid cancer fight
Veteran broadcaster and journalist Dame Joan Bakewell, Baroness Bakewell, is currently 12 chemotherapy sessions into ongoing treatment following an operation to remove colon cancer
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Glum Sarah Ferguson pictured with Andrew after Charles' Coronation 'snub'
Sarah Ferguson, 63, was snapped leaving the Royal Lodge in Windsor with her ex-husband looking solemn and sad after it emerged she's set to miss out on an invite to King Charles's coronation
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Carol Vorderman sends fans wild as she's branded a 'goddess' in new sultry clip
Carol Vorderman looked incredible in a new clip on Instagram, as she rocked figure hugging jeans and a polo neck top while dancing, before promoting her podcast
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Morgan Freeman says Black History month and term African-American is 'an insult'
Hollywood legend Morgan Freeman, who has played Nelson Mandela, the US president three times and God in his impressive haul of 117 films, spoke candidly about his personal beliefs
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Horrified mum finds four live pythons in pillowcases dumped on side of road
Maria Clutterbuck, 54, initially thought she had found two bags of sand in Hucclecote, Gloucester on Good Friday but was shocked to discover four adult royal pythons slithering inside
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King has built a fortune from bricks and mortar and by becoming a major landlord
The King's most valuable assets are Sandringham and Balmoral, but over the years he also become a major landlord, building sustainable housing developments around England
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Huw Edwards breaks silence on BBC job cuts with defiant champagne toast
BBC newsreader Huw Edwards has spoken out amid claims he's been offered voluntary redundancy by the corporation after nearly 40 years of service
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Pentagon leak suspect, 21, 'hinted at his future crimes' in eerie yearbook quote
Jack Teixeira, who was considered a bit of an oddball at school, is facing the prospect of 15 years in prison if found guilty of leaking classified and confidential documents and information
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Harry Styles takes steps to avoid army of exes at glitzy Met Gala event
The star would risk running into current rumoured flame Emily Ratajkowski as well as exes Olivia Wilde, Kendall Jenner and more at the New York based fashion event
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Government releases exact text of emergency alert to be sent to all phones
The Government has said the planned alarm that will hit all UK phones at 3pm on April 23 is designed to alert people to life-threatening situations such as floods and wildfires
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Putin's ruthless Special Forces wiped out on battlefield, leaked papers reveal
'The Pentagon leaks' consist of 100 pages of documents leaked online and include information about the Russian invasion, including claims Vladimir Putin's Spetsnaz forces have been almost entirely wiped out
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Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello caught kissing at Coachella after splitting up
Shawn Mendes, 24, was seen with his former flame Camila Cabello, 26, at the festival. The pair looked to be in good spirits, and Shawn's potential new partner was also in attendance
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BGT child star Aiden Davis unrecognisable as he welcomes baby daughter
Britain's Got Talent finalist Aiden Davis, who was up against Susan Boyle and eventual winners Diversity in 2009, has welcomed his first child, more than ten years since appearing on the show
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Pregnant rape and incest victims forced to give proof of attack
Right-wing governor Ron DeSantis, seen as Trump's biggest challenger, signed the bill in the middle of the night, seemingly to draw as little attention to it as possible
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Iran police use spy technology to crack down on women not wearing hijab
Police officers forces on Saturday announced they will be intensifying their efforts to track teenage girls and women who do not wear so-called proper hijab in streets, shopping centres and cars