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Teachers’ union reopens nominations for top role days after Matt Wrack elected
Teachers’ union NASUWT has reopened the nominations for its general secretary post, days after the former leader of the firefighters’ union was elected, after concerns were raised about the process.

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More than 40 world records broken by London marathon finishers
A total of 42 world records were broken at the London marathon on Sunday, Guinness World Records (GWR) has announced.


Saudi Arabia and Qatar to pay back Syria’s debt to World Bank
Saudi Arabia and Qatar said on Sunday they will pay Syria’s outstanding debt to the World Bank, a move likely to make the international institution resume its support to the war-torn country.

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NI traffic alerts: Road closed after crash in Belfast
Here’s the latest traffic and travel news from around Northern Ireland.


Cregagh Road Belfast partially closed after two-vehicle crash - live updates
One person has been taken to hosptial


Suspect in crossbow and firearm incident in critical condition in hospital
A suspect in a serious incident in which two women were injured and a crossbow and firearm were recovered is in a critical condition in hospital, counter-terror police said.


'My mum's cancer treatment shouldn't be about money'
Donna McMenamin is one of thousands of breast cancer patients in the UK caught up in a disagreement over costs between the NHS and pharmaceutical companies


YouTuber celebrates his 30th with woman born on same day in same hospital as him
A YouTuber who was born at St Thomas’ Hospital in London has had a successful ending to his quest to celebrate his 30th with someone who shares his exact birthday and birthplace.


Record-breaking April temperatures forecast
Northern Ireland could see its hottest April day in than four decades this week as temperatures are set to soar to near record levels.


British Paralympian missing in Las Vegas and last heard from over a week ago
Paralympian Sam Ruddock has been reported missing in Las Vegas as he was last heard from over a week ago.


Greenland’s PM says island cannot be bought and US showing disrespect
New Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said on Sunday that US statements about the mineral-rich Arctic island have been disrespectful and that Greenland “will never, ever be a piece of property that can be bought by just anyone”.


Thousands of walkers in kilts stride out to raise millions for charity
Thousands of walkers in kilts have stepped out this weekend in events which have raised more than £3 million for charity.


Thousands of walkers in kilts stride out to raise millions for charity
Thousands of walkers in kilts have stepped out this weekend in events which have raised more than £3 million for charity.


Fathers of two girls killed in Southport attack among London marathon finishers
The fathers of two girls killed in the Southport attack were among the thousands of runners who crossed the finish line of the London marathon.


Community comes together in wake of Leeds crossbow and firearm incident
Neighbours living near the Leeds incident under investigation by counter-terror police have been taking extra time to chat to one another, a local councillor has said.


David Tennant unveils heartfelt tribute to wife Georgia ahead of milestone
Former Doctor Who star David Tennant let slip a personal secret during an emotional interview on ITV's The Assembly


Eoghan Harris: 'I don’t like middle-class, bourgeois, Northern nationalists who vote Sinn Féin. I think they are delinquent to do that.'
Like Oscar Wilde and George Bernard Shaw, Eoghan Harris would prefer to be interviewed by himself.


Tributes to ‘much-loved’ ex-RAF pilot killed in road crash
The family of a former RAF pilot who died following a crash involving a car and a lorry have paid tribute to a “much-loved” man.


Israeli jets strike Beirut’s southern suburbs for third time since ceasefire
Israeli jets struck Beirut’s southern suburbs on Sunday after issuing a warning about an hour earlier, marking the third Israeli strike on the area since a ceasefire took effect in late November.


Thousands cross finish line of London Marathon as temperatures hit 22.2C
Thousands of runners have crossed the finishing line of the 45th TCS London Marathon as temperatures hit 22.2C in the capital.
