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Two new specialist schools to open for children with high needs, disabilities
The announcement comes as school starts back for 2026.

Will anyone deny Sabalenka at Australian Open?
Aryna Sabalenka is two wins away from continuing her reign of dominance with a third Australian Open title in four years. Will anyone stop her?

Watch Benfica keeper score stoppage-time goal against Real Madrid
Goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin scores in the 98th minute to give Benfica a 4-2 win over Real Madrid - a goal which also secured Jose Mourinho's side a place in the last 16 play-offs of the Champions League on goal difference.

A 'miracle' moment - how Mourinho's Benfica stunned Real Madrid
Goalkeeper Anatoly Trubin's header gives Jose Mourinho an unforgettable moment as Benfica beat Real Madrid to stay alive in the Champions League.

Kaba family 'devastated' as misconduct case paused
The IOPC pauses misconduct proceedings against the officer who shot Chris Kaba, upsetting his family.

China sends police to Australia in hunt for man who doused baby with coffee
The nine-month-old baby was attacked with boiling liquid while at a family picnic in 2024.

When will it stop raining?
Some areas have seen three times their average rainfall. Is there an end in sight to the sogginess? Stav Danaos has the answers.

'You don't feel judged': Why we buy more at self-service terminals
How restaurants and retailers use behavioural science to get us to increase our spending.

Yes, you can be friends with an ex - but there are rules
The four questions you should ask before deciding whether to stay friends or go no contact.

Plane crashes in Colombia, killing all 15 on board
State ariline Satena says its aircraft carrying 13 passengers and two crew "suffered a fatal accident".

Keep suspended pupils in school, ministers say
Changes to England's school system say on-site suspensions should be used for non-violent behaviour.

Assisted dying bill 'no hope' of passing unless Lords change approach, warns peer
Lord Falconer said the bill has "absolutely no hope" of passing without a "fundamental change" in approach.

TSB of Canada to investigate CN derailment in British Columbia

Newcastle prove they can mix it with European champions
Newcastle United have experienced all manner of emotions at the Parc des Princes, but the visitors left with immense pride following a 1-1 draw against Paris St-Germain

Rare night of joy for Salah and Slot amid turbulent season
After sweeping their way into the last 16, chief football writer Phil McNulty asks can the Champions League rescue Liverpool's season of turmoil?

Campaigners upset over errors in learning disability deaths report
A review had found that 39% of deaths with a known cause had been avoidable. The figure has now been revised to 40%.

Holiday let tax changes 'could wipe out tourism in Wales'
Controversial tax rules for people running holiday lets are like a "disease" that risks forcing them out

Bill Belichick: A Super Bowl god's fall from grace
He is one of the most winningest coaches in NFL history, but his snub from the Pro Football Hall of Fame adds to a growing list of defeats.

The Papers: 'Countdown to conflagration' and 'Restore high streets or lose election'
Many of the papers have headlined on Iran, following threats from US President Donald Trump.

At least five killed after Storm Kristin hits Portugal
The storm toppled trees, damaged homes and left more than 800,000 people without power.

Why have English teams dominated as Real & PSG face play-offs?
Five of the eight teams to qualify automatically for the Champions League were from the Premier League, so why have they been so dominant?