Homeowner pain as major banks hike mortgage rates

Lenders respond over views the Bank of England may not cut interest rates as soon as previously thought.


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Pro-China party wins Maldives election by landslide

Led by president Mohamed Muizzu, the party's win is seen as support for closer ties with Beijing.


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What is Earth Day and what has it achieved?

The worldwide event aims to raise awareness about the need to protect the environment.


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Rangers beat Hearts to set up final with Celtic

Cyriel Dessers fires Rangers into a first Scottish Cup final against Celtic since 2002, with a goal either side of half-time at Hampden seeing off Hearts.


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Musician with hearing loss makes music from nature

A musician who lost her hearing overnight says it spurred her on to make new music from nature.


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