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Drents Museum chiefs said the artefacts may still be intact (RTL Nieuws via AP, File)

Romanian treasures stolen from Dutch museum ‘could still be intact’

Daniel Graham, left, and Adam Carruthers have been convicted of chopping down the tree at Sycamore Gap (Northumbria Police/PA)

Daniel Graham, left, and Adam Carruthers have been convicted of chopping down the tree at Sycamore Gap (Northumbria Police/PA)

Ex-friends who chopped down Sycamore Gap tree face lengthy jail terms

Art dealer Oghenochuko Ojiri, 53, outside Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London (Ben Whitley/PA)

Art dealer Oghenochuko Ojiri, 53, outside Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London (Ben Whitley/PA)

Bargain Hunt expert admits failing to report art sales to Hezbollah financier

The incident took place in St Peter’s Street, Derby (PA)

The incident took place in St Peter’s Street, Derby (PA)

Derby bank murder accused appears in court via video link

Pilots wave flags after boring machine Mary Ann broke through at Washwood Heath depot (Jacob King/PA)

Pilots wave flags after boring machine Mary Ann broke through at Washwood Heath depot (Jacob King/PA)

HS2 marks major ‘nerve centre’ milestone with completion of 3.5-mile tunnel bore

Forensic investigators from Northumbria Police examine the felled Sycamore Gap tree, on Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Forensic investigators from Northumbria Police examine the felled Sycamore Gap tree, on Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Detectives faced daunting task but mobile phone evidence proved damning

Leo XIV was elected at the Vatican on Thursday (AP)

Leo XIV was elected at the Vatican on Thursday (AP)

Pope Leo XIV celebrates first Mass after election as Francis’ successor

The landmark moment was captured at the Hokitika Snail Housing facility (Lisa Flanagan/New Zealand Department of Conservation via AP)

The landmark moment was captured at the Hokitika Snail Housing facility (Lisa Flanagan/New Zealand Department of Conservation via AP)

Rare snail filmed for the first time laying an egg from its neck

Andrew Bailey, Governor of the Bank of England (Carlos Jasso/PA)

Andrew Bailey, Governor of the Bank of England (Carlos Jasso/PA)

UK must seek to ‘rebuild’ trade relationship with EU, says Bank governor

Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones has claimed the UK-US deal has helped to protect 150,000 livelihoods in Britain (Aaron Chown/PA)

Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones has claimed the UK-US deal has helped to protect 150,000 livelihoods in Britain (Aaron Chown/PA)

‘Trade deal needed urgently to save 150,000 livelihoods’ senior minister says

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV will celebrate Mass on Friday (AP)

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV will celebrate Mass on Friday (AP)

Pope Leo XIV to celebrates first Mass after election as Francis’ successor

Ofgem said the error affected customers with more than one electricity meter point at their properties recording energy usage (PA)

Ofgem said the error affected customers with more than one electricity meter point at their properties recording energy usage (PA)

Energy suppliers pay out £7m after overcharging 34,000 customers

Maradona underwent surgery at the Olivos Clinic weeks before his passing, in Buenos Aires (AP)

Maradona underwent surgery at the Olivos Clinic weeks before his passing, in Buenos Aires (AP)

Psychiatrist testifies she has no regrets over treatment of Diego Maradona

A resident inspects his house damaged by Pakistani artillery shelling, along the Line of Control, Indian-controlled Kashmir (Channi Anand/AP)

A resident inspects his house damaged by Pakistani artillery shelling, along the Line of Control, Indian-controlled Kashmir (Channi Anand/AP)

Indian and Pakistan troops swap intense artillery fire overnight

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds (Aaron Chown/PA)

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds (Aaron Chown/PA)

Jobs ‘days’ away from being lost without US deal, suggests Reynolds

US President Donald Trump meeting Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in the Oval Office at the White House (Carl Court/PA)

US President Donald Trump meeting Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in the Oval Office at the White House (Carl Court/PA)

Key points of the UK-US trade deal explained

Photo provided by the North Korean government showing what it says a drill of long-range artillery and missile systems at North Korea’s eastern coast (Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service/AP)

Photo provided by the North Korean government showing what it says a drill of long-range artillery and missile systems at North Korea’s eastern coast (Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service/AP)

North Korea says Kim Jong Un supervised missile tests

Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth speaking in London (James Manning/PA)

Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth speaking in London (James Manning/PA)

Welsh indyref ‘absolutely could happen in our lifetime’, Plaid Cymru leader says

Trans people will not be able to use toilet facilities at Holyrood which match their identified gender from Monday. (Jane Barlow/PA)

Trans people will not be able to use toilet facilities at Holyrood which match their identified gender from Monday. (Jane Barlow/PA)

Trans people ‘excluded in heart of democracy’ after Holyrood toilet rule change

The Pope concelebrated Mass with the College of Cardinals inside the Sistine Chapel (Vatican Media via AP)

The Pope concelebrated Mass with the College of Cardinals inside the Sistine Chapel (Vatican Media via AP)

Leo XIV celebrates first Mass as Pope

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer spoke on the phone to US President Donald Trump on Thursday (Alberto Pezzali/PA)

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer spoke on the phone to US President Donald Trump on Thursday (Alberto Pezzali/PA)

US trade deal a ‘political win’ but will do little for UK growth, say experts

General view of Addenbrooke’s University Hospital in Cambridge (PA)

General view of Addenbrooke’s University Hospital in Cambridge (PA)

Mothers of patients of suspended surgeon seek meeting with Health Secretary

Some 65,850 battery electric cars changed hands between January and March, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Some 65,850 battery electric cars changed hands between January and March, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said (Andrew Matthews/PA)

EVs make up around one in 30 used car sales

Christopher Garrett (right), with colleague Shaun Pinner (Shaun Pinner/PA)

Christopher Garrett (right), with colleague Shaun Pinner (Shaun Pinner/PA)

‘Emotional’ outpouring from Ukraine after death of British bomb disposal expert

(left to right) Ian Coates, Barnaby Webber and Grace O’Malley-Kumar were killed in the attack in June 2023 (Nottinghamshire Police/PA)

(left to right) Ian Coates, Barnaby Webber and Grace O’Malley-Kumar were killed in the attack in June 2023 (Nottinghamshire Police/PA)

Nottingham attack survivor says she wishes killer ‘had taken me instead’

Leading marine conservationists have written to the PM calling for ‘decisive action’ to protect the seas (Alamy/PA)

Leading marine conservationists have written to the PM calling for ‘decisive action’ to protect the seas (Alamy/PA)

Ratify ocean treaty and ban destructive fishing in protected areas, PM urged

A British Airways Boeing plane at Heathrow airport (Steve Parsons/PA)

A British Airways Boeing plane at Heathrow airport (Steve Parsons/PA)

British Airways owner IAG buys 32 new Boeing planes from US amid trade deal

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV appears on the balcony of St Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican (Andrew Medichini/AP)

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV appears on the balcony of St Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican (Andrew Medichini/AP)

Pope Leo XIV’s name choice ‘signals he will continue work of Francis’

Pope Leo XIV was elected by the conclave on Thursday (Vatican Media/AP)

Pope Leo XIV was elected by the conclave on Thursday (Vatican Media/AP)

New Pope likely to challenge Trump but will not be confrontational – UK expert

The event took place in Red Square (RIA Novosti via AP)

The event took place in Red Square (RIA Novosti via AP)

In Pictures: Russia marks victory over Nazis 80 years on

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV appears at the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica (Andrew Medichini/AP)

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV appears at the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica (Andrew Medichini/AP)

King joins world and religious leaders in congratulating new Pope Leo XIV

Most passengers travelling by rail between St Pancras and Switzerland change trains and stations in Paris (Alamy/PA)

Most passengers travelling by rail between St Pancras and Switzerland change trains and stations in Paris (Alamy/PA)

Direct trains from UK to Switzerland move step closer

From August, the duration of postgraduate teaching apprenticeship courses will be reduced to nine months (PA)

From August, the duration of postgraduate teaching apprenticeship courses will be reduced to nine months (PA)

Teaching apprenticeships shortened to get more teachers into classroom sooner

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass with the College of Cardinals inside the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican the day after his election (Vatican Media via AP)

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass with the College of Cardinals inside the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican the day after his election (Vatican Media via AP)

Augustine priest hails ‘icing on the cake’ as one of their own becomes Pope

The event sees Moscow projecting its military power (AP)

The event sees Moscow projecting its military power (AP)

Russia’s Victory Day parade marks 80th anniversary of defeat of Nazi Germany

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer (Alberto Pezzali/PA)

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer (Alberto Pezzali/PA)

UK announces fresh wave of Russia sanctions ahead of military coalition meeting

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer (PA)

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer (PA)

Organisations urge Prime Minister to tackle ‘root causes’ of poor mental health

‘Crumbling’ Government cyber defences outpaced by cyber criminals – report

Staff on a hospital ward (PA)

Staff on a hospital ward (PA)

NHS trusts cut frontline clinical jobs and axe services ‘to balance the books’

More than a third of ads posted by social media influencers did not disclose that they had been paid to promote the product (Yui Mok/PA)

More than a third of ads posted by social media influencers did not disclose that they had been paid to promote the product (Yui Mok/PA)

Third of influencer ads included no disclosure for consumers, study finds

The survey asked young people aged between 11 and 16 a series of questions about their social media use (Alamy/PA)

The survey asked young people aged between 11 and 16 a series of questions about their social media use (Alamy/PA)

Schoolgirls in Wales report problematic social media use double that of boys

Liberty coins will be on display at Liberty from May 12, as well as being available to buy from the Royal Mint website (Royal Mint/Jas Lehal/PA Assignments)

Liberty coins will be on display at Liberty from May 12, as well as being available to buy from the Royal Mint website (Royal Mint/Jas Lehal/PA Assignments)

Royal Mint to launch stylish coins celebrating 150 years of Liberty

The study will begin in spring 2026 at 16 hospitals across the UK (Alamy/PA)

The study will begin in spring 2026 at 16 hospitals across the UK (Alamy/PA)

Simple blood test could offer hope to patients with treatment-resistant lupus

High street footfall increased by 0.2% on last year, figures suggest (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

High street footfall increased by 0.2% on last year, figures suggest (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

‘Small but positive’ rise in retail footfall as sunny April encourages shoppers

Sir Sadiq Khan is expected to back building more homes on parts of London’s green belt in a speech on Friday (James Manning/PA)

Sir Sadiq Khan is expected to back building more homes on parts of London’s green belt in a speech on Friday (James Manning/PA)

Khan to back building homes on London’s green belt amid housing crisis

New research says up to half of cancer cases could be stopped from becoming advanced thanks to a simple blood test (Alamy/PA)

New research says up to half of cancer cases could be stopped from becoming advanced thanks to a simple blood test (Alamy/PA)

Annual blood test for cancer ‘could stop half of cases reaching advanced stage’

Dame Mary Berry recounted her experience living through the Second World War (Yui Mok/PA)

Dame Mary Berry recounted her experience living through the Second World War (Yui Mok/PA)

Mary Berry says first Victoria sponge she had was made by her mother on VE Day

The King speaks during the concert celebrating the 80th anniversary of VE Day (Ben Whitley/PA)

The King speaks during the concert celebrating the 80th anniversary of VE Day (Ben Whitley/PA)

King calls for global commitment to peace at VE Day 80th anniversary concert

A big hole is seen on the roof of a house suspected to have been damaged in an Indian drone attack in Karachi, Pakistan (Fareed Khan/AP)

A big hole is seen on the roof of a house suspected to have been damaged in an Indian drone attack in Karachi, Pakistan (Fareed Khan/AP)

India and Pakistan trade fire and accusations amid fears of wider confrontation

Veterans at a tea party at Erskine Veterans Home in Bishopton, Renfrewshire to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Veterans at a tea party at Erskine Veterans Home in Bishopton, Renfrewshire to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Veterans don Union flag hats and dance to 1940s tunes at VE Day street party

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV appears at the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica (Andrew Medichini/AP)

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV appears at the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica (Andrew Medichini/AP)

World leaders congratulate new Pope Leo XIV

Megan Campbell said record breaking sent an important message that ‘there are no barriers’ (Guinness World Records/PA)

Megan Campbell said record breaking sent an important message that ‘there are no barriers’ (Guinness World Records/PA)

Irish footballer breaks Guinness World Record for longest throw-in

Pope Leo XIV appeared in front of crowds gathered in St Peter’s Square (Alessandra Tarantino/AP)

Pope Leo XIV appeared in front of crowds gathered in St Peter’s Square (Alessandra Tarantino/AP)

New Pope Leo makes first public appearance to jubilant scenes in Rome

Scotland’s Deputy First Minister said ‘urgent clarity’ was needed on what the deal could mean for the import of food and agricultural produce from the US (Jane Barlow/PA)

Scotland’s Deputy First Minister said ‘urgent clarity’ was needed on what the deal could mean for the import of food and agricultural produce from the US (Jane Barlow/PA)

Trade-related concerns ‘still need to be addressed’ after UK-US deal – Forbes