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King Charles appears in public for first time since cancer diagnosis

The monarch made a symbolic visit to a UK cancer treatment centre alongside Queen Camilla.
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Duration: 1 minute 43 seconds

live:ASX tipped to open lower after heavy losses on Wall Street, Qantas investigating issues with app

The ASX200 is expected to open lower today after heavy losses on Wall Street, while Qantas says it is investigating issues with its app after customers reported a data breach this morning. Follow live.
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ASX in Sydney

Two men charged with cutting down famous 150yo Sycamore Gap tree in England

Authorities take more than six months to bring charges after the 31-year-old and 38-year-old's arrests in October last year.
A large tree amongst a sky of stars.

Catherine Marks is the Aussie making some of the biggest records in the world right now

The in-demand woman behind the desk for multi-Grammy winners boygenius tells us about dumping architecture for music, and why communication matters.  
Phoebe Bridgers of boygenius, Catherine Marks, Lucy Dacus and Julien Baker of boygenius at the Resonator Awards

Man arrested in London for killing 14yo boy and attacking four others with sword

A 36-year-old was arrested on suspicion of murder after the attack near the Hainault underground station in London.
Three people in blue and white surgeon's gear stand next to a police officer in hi-vis.

King Charles all smiles as he visits cancer patients during first public engagement in months

Flashing a broad grin, King Charles III returned to in-person royal duties on Tuesday, after more than seven weeks away from the spotlight.
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A man in a suit smiling and pointing, as a woman smiles and walks behind him

New photo from Prince William and Kate's wedding published for anniversary

A new photo of the Prince and Princess of Wales on their wedding day has been published on the couple's social media accounts to mark their 13th wedding anniversary. 
A black and white portrait of Prince William and Catherine on their wedding day.

From Elisabeth Moss as a British spy to a jet-black cringe comedy — the best new shows out now

What to watch: from a British spy going on a road trip with a member of ISIS to a cringe comedy that will make you spit out your drink.
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Elisabeth Moss looking very serious, a mobile phone to her ear

Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf resigns, setting stage for leadership battle

Humza Yousaf resigns as leader of the Scottish National Party but says he will continue to act as first minister until a successor is elected.
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a man in a suit standing at a podium with a paper in his hand looking to the side with blue and white flags on either side

Comedian Colin Jost hosts annual White House dinner, Biden gets in barbs about Trump

Joe Biden jokes that he's "a grown man running against a six-year-old" at annual journalists' dinner. Plus all the entertainment and pop culture news you may have missed this weekend.
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Joe Biden sits, laughing and hokding a pen, with a glass of sparkling wine in front of him. He's in black tie.

Taylor Swift ties with Madonna in the UK and beats a Beatles record

Taylor Swift's new album The Tortured Poets Department has broken chart records in the UK, US and Australia, with Swift tying with Madonna as the female artist with the most number ones in the UK in official albums chart history. She's also beat a Beatles record.
Taylor Swift in a black and white image, not smiling, looking over her shoulder, long blonde hair

Seven West Media announces leadership shake-up, Crown Resorts confirms job cuts, ASX ends higher — as it happened

The ASX has closed 0.8 per cent higher to start the trading week, while Seven West Media has appointed a new director of news and Crown Resorts confirmed job losses in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth.
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Seven Network's logo on a building

Prince Harry set to return to London to celebrate Invictus Games' 10th anniversary

Prince Harry will attend a church service on May 8th to mark the anniversary of the multi-sport event for military personnel wounded in action he founded in 2017.
Harry wearing a blue shirt placing a medal around the neck of a man

'Classic authoritarian': Modi government denies entry to 'overseas citizens'

As the biggest election in the world begins, academics and activists abroad have been barred from entering India after speaking out against Narendra Modi and policies of his government.
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A man with thinning white hair and white beard waives with his right hand

King Charles to return to public duties as treatment continues

Despite his comeback, the palace hasn't commented on what engagements he will attend and whether his trip to Australia will go ahead later this year.
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Resuming Public Duties, King Charles: King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla walk arm in arm.
Duration: 2 minutes 17 seconds

King Charles to resume public duties, but cancer fight not over

In a statement, Buckingham Palace says the King's doctors are "pleased with his progress", 12 weeks after it revealed the monarch's diagnosis.
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A man in a suit standing outside links arms with a woman and gazes at her, while she smiles at the camera

One of the BBC's most popular presenters was 'assassinated on her doorstep in broad daylight' more than two decades ago

Journalist Jill Dando was at the height of her career and preparing for a fast-approaching wedding when she was murdered in 1999. Now 25 years later, there are still unanswered questions. 
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Four CCTV panels of a woman walkign through the door of a shop in a coat carrying a bag

Anglo American chairman says BHP's $60 billion offer is 'opportunistic'

Anglo American has rejected BHP's $60 billion takeover proposal, saying the bid significantly undervalued the London-listed miner and its prospects.
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A pit head is seen at the Tumela platinum mine in front of a sunset.

Two military horses that broke free and ran loose across London have undergone surgery

Two military horses that bolted through the streets of London after being spooked by construction noise are in serious condition after undergoing surgery.
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Image of two saddled horses, one black, one white, running through the street. The white horse has blood on its hooves.

UK votes to ban cigarette purchases for those born after 2009

Behavioural science researcher Dr Sharon Cox explains what this mean for those born after 2009.
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Smoke-Free Generation, UK Cigarette Ban: A woman lights a cigarette with a lighter.
Duration: 5 minutes 3 seconds

Horses seen galloping through central London

Police have contained two horses that were running loose without riders in London.
Two horses gallop down the street in an urban setting.
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Prince William and Princess Kate release first family photo taken by Kate since photoshop controversy

The Prince and Princess of Wales thank the public for messages marking the sixth birthday of their youngest son Louis, who beams at the camera in a portrait taken by his mother. 
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Prince William and Princess Catherine attend a ceremony. Catherine is wearing a large red hat.

The bra you exercise in could be putting you at greater risk of an ACL tear

When women pick out a sports bra they're probably not thinking of their knees, but surprising new research shows there's a link between breast support and serious knee injuries.
A group of women go for a run

'Emotional moment' as spears taken by Captain Cook are returned to Indigenous community

Four spears stolen by Captain James Cook and his crew after he arrived at Botany Bay more than 250 years ago are handed back to traditional owners at a ceremony in England, in what is among the most significant repatriations of Indigenous objects to date.
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Composite image of spears and a young man.

UK police charge two men with spying for China, including a parliamentary researcher

British police charge two men with spying for China, including one reported to have worked as a researcher in Britain's parliament for a prominent politician in the governing Conservative Party. 
Image of Christopher Cash smiling into the camera.