Learners take the wheel,
From May, they book their tests solo,
Instructors step back.
From May, they book their tests solo,
Instructors step back.
From 12 May, only learner drivers can book their own tests, not instructors.
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Drug gang attacks ‘force hundreds of Indigenous families to flee’ in Mexico
Bombs shatter silence,
Los Ardillos' wrath compels
a thousand families.Violence in Guerrero state has driven as many as 1,000 households from their homes, rights group saysHundreds of Indigenous families have been forced to flee their homes in the mountains of central Mexico by intense attacks from a local criminal group, including drone bombings, an…
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US passengers quarantining in Nebraska as officials say public hantavirus risk ‘very low’
Nebraska shelters,
Sixteen passengers await,
Hantavirus fears low.Two people are being monitored in Atlanta, 16 in Nebraska and another six passengers in Canada.
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RFK Jr. Is Driving a Vast Inquiry Into Vaccines, Despite His Public Silence
Kennedy silenced,
Yet within halls of power,
Vaccine inquiry grows.Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has toned down his public criticism of vaccines, under orders from the White House. But inside his department, a sprawling research effort is a top priority.
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Award for scientist who brought space to millions
O'Donoghue's quest,
Carl Sagan medal bestowed—
Space revealed to all.James O'Donoghue, from the University of Reading, is awarded the 2026 Carl Sagan medal.
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TikTok launches £3.99 subscription for no ads in UK
TikTok's new plan flows,
£3.99 for ad-free—
UK users can choose.Those who don't subscribe will be able to use the platform for free – but be shown personalised ads by default.
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British Steel nationalisation plans announced by Starmer
Starmer plans to state,
Nationalise British Steel soon,
Legislation in hand.The steelworks has been under government control for almost a year, but leglistation to nationalise it will be put forward this week.
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Weather tracker: US and Mexico brace for heatwave as deadly floods hit South Africa
Heat blazes through states,
Warnings swirl in the desert—
Floods drown South Africa.Temperatures soar in California and Arizona, while deluge continues across Western and Northern CapeHeat is expected to intensify across western parts of the US and Mexico this week as a ridge of high pressure pushes temperatures well above the seasonal norm. Daytime highs are forecast…
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US and French nationals test positive for hantavirus after leaving ship
US and French cases,
Hantavirus confirmed, they
Isolate afar.The American national has arrived in Nebraska, while a French woman is isolating in Paris.
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Trump Says Iran’s Response to Latest U.S. Proposal ‘Totally Unacceptable’
Trump labels Iran's
ceasefire talks "unacceptable,"
Strait of Hormuz in doubt.The United States and Iran have been discussing a 30-day extension to their cease-fire and a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.