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The economy fared worse than previously estimated in the quarter before the Budget, official figures suggest. Read more: UK economy

Julien Alfred won Olympic 100m gold and 200m silver at Paris 2024 – but earlier this year, St Lucia’s history-maker

The woman lifted 45kg with family cheering her on, at a contest organised for the elderly in Taipei. Read more:

Feras Killani grew up in Yarmouk in Damascus, which saw brutal fighting between rebel and government forces. Read more: Watch:

Susannah Morgan was warned surgery to remove a benign tumour could leave her with a crooked smile. Read more: 'My

The mosaics in Monreale cathedral, in Sicily, span over 6,400 square meters and contain 2.2 kilos of solid gold. Read

Fergal Keane speaks to two Syrian refugees he met at the height of the migrant crisis in 2015. Read more:

The party leader defends not outlining specific policy positions so far in an interview on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme.

Cook Islanders are citizens of New Zealand, which oversees the island’s foreign affairs and defence. Read more: Cook Islands wants

Flags will be flown at half-mast after President Emmanuel Macron declared a national day of mourning. Read more: France holds

Monday’s front pages include a stories on the economy and a possible Mandelson-Farage link up. Read more: The Papers: Mandelson