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The cheaper alternative to Costa Rica with empty beaches and beguiling wildlife

The cheaper alternative to Costa Rica with empty beaches and beguiling wildlife

The under-the-radar tourist destination of Nicaragua is seeing an uptick in interest, so now's the time to visit

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Protesters confront federal agents in D.C. after National Guard troops seen armed with guns

Protesters confront federal agents in D.C. after National Guard troops seen armed with guns

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Over 2.5 million people sign petition in support of truck driver Harjinder Singh after fatal Florida crash

Over 2.5 million people sign petition in support of truck driver Harjinder Singh after fatal Florida crash

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Suspect arrested after comedian Reggie Carroll is shot dead in Mississippi

Suspect arrested after comedian Reggie Carroll is shot dead in Mississippi

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Gaza latest: Journalists among 19 killed in Israeli strike on Nasser hospital, health ministry says

Gaza latest: Journalists among 19 killed in Israeli strike on Nasser hospital, health ministry says

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Journalists among 15 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza's Nasser Hospital, officials say

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Journalists among 15 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza's Nasser Hospital, officials say

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Four journalists killed in Israeli ‘double-tap’ strike on a hospital in Gaza

Four journalists killed in Israeli ‘double-tap’ strike on a hospital in Gaza

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‘Toxic mushroom’ killer Erin Patterson offered forgiveness by survivor of deadly meal

‘Toxic mushroom’ killer Erin Patterson offered forgiveness by survivor of deadly meal

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Prince William pretending to be ‘normal’ is winding me up

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Helicopter crashes in field on Isle of Wight as air ambulance on scene

Helicopter crashes in field on Isle of Wight as air ambulance on scene

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Inside Labour’s ‘big plans’ for northern rail – and the areas missing out

Inside Labour’s ‘big plans’ for northern rail – and the areas missing out

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Four journalists among 19 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza hospital

Four journalists among 19 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza hospital

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A public health expert keeps going viral on Instagram for delivering this very simple message

A public health expert keeps going viral on Instagram for delivering this very simple message

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Child care activists have a “mission accomplished” problem

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Trial begins for man accused of killing 5 by setting fire to boarding house

Trial begins for man accused of killing 5 by setting fire to boarding house

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American accused of offering sensitive information on US military to China indicted

American accused of offering sensitive information on US military to China indicted

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Hundreds of thousands evacuated and airports closed due to typhoon

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Central bankers fear the war for independence is already lost

Central bankers fear the war for independence is already lost

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Trump crackdown on gender‑affirming care fuels alarm across U.S.

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Trump transforms D.C. into theme park for presidential power

Trump transforms D.C. into theme park for presidential power

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More people evacuated as wildfire intensifies in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley

More people evacuated as wildfire intensifies in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley

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Salmonella warning as vomiting bug on the rise amid hotel buffet lunch horror

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Killer whale locks jaws around SeaWorld trainer and drags him underwater in horror video

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Boy, 9, killed in horror accident at his home as family left devastated

Boy, 9, killed in horror accident at his home as family left devastated

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Trump threatens to criminally prosecute ‘sloppy Chris Christie’ over Bridgegate scandal

Trump threatens to criminally prosecute ‘sloppy Chris Christie’ over Bridgegate scandal

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At least 15 killed including journalists as Israel strikes hospital in Gaza, health ministry says

At least 15 killed including journalists as Israel strikes hospital in Gaza, health ministry says

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National Guard units in Washington are now carrying firearms

National Guard units in Washington are now carrying firearms

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Prince Andrew facing ‘unsparing’ Virginia Giuffre memoir released from beyond the grave

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Baby among 100 tourists struck down with ‘salmonella poisoning’ at Spain hotel

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The Future Is Being Delivered by Chinese Drones

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The vegetables that are best for you – and what to eat less of

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There’s a reason tourists are flocking here – us Brits need to get on board

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Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh mark anniversary of Myanmar exodus as conference opens

Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh mark anniversary of Myanmar exodus as conference opens

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Vietnam evacuates hundreds of thousands as typhoon Kajiki nears landfall

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Indonesia hosts annual US-led combat drills with Indo-Pacific allies

Indonesia hosts annual US-led combat drills with Indo-Pacific allies

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Photos of an international kite festival in Sri Lanka

Photos of an international kite festival in Sri Lanka

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Trump's quiet progress in Syria and Lebanon

Trump's quiet progress in Syria and Lebanon

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Scoop: Trump plans executive order to end "cashless bail" in D.C.

Scoop: Trump plans executive order to end "cashless bail" in D.C.

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Israel strike on Gaza hospital kills fifteen people including journalists

Israel strike on Gaza hospital kills fifteen people including journalists

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Chilling last moments of woman, 21, dancing at boat party before horror death

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Inside dark world of online challenges as star found dead after '10 days of torture'

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Erin Patterson's would-be victim FORGIVES her for poisoning his beef wellington

Erin Patterson's would-be victim FORGIVES her for poisoning his beef wellington

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Erin Patterson plea hearing: Ian Wilkinson says he feels ‘only half alive’ without late wife

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Keir Starmer’s past is coming back to haunt him

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Venezuelan opposition says government freed 13 jailed in post-election crackdown

Venezuelan opposition says government freed 13 jailed in post-election crackdown

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Sole survivor of Australian mushroom poisoning grieves loss of wife and friends

Sole survivor of Australian mushroom poisoning grieves loss of wife and friends

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Mediterranean rescues find 3 Sudanese sisters dead on an overcrowded migrant boat

Mediterranean rescues find 3 Sudanese sisters dead on an overcrowded migrant boat

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Ukrainian veterans' inspiring Bosphorus swim on Independence Day, in photos

Ukrainian veterans' inspiring Bosphorus swim on Independence Day, in photos

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Horror in religious town at centre of mystery behind hundreds of deaths

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Mum stabbed 34 times received chilling phone calls before horrific crime

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Costa hotel hit by food poisoning as over 100 tourists including baby fall ill

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Dad falls to his death while trying to do good deed that goes badly wrong

Dad falls to his death while trying to do good deed that goes badly wrong

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Hongkongers squawk-off in city's first bird call contest

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Medvedev beaten after photographer enters court

Medvedev beaten after photographer enters court

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Deadly flesh-eating screwworm found infecting person in US for first time in years

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France summons US envoy Charles Kushner over ‘unacceptable’ antisemitism allegations

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Forget Oxbridge – Gen Z now dream of debt-free degree apprenticeships

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How I Manage My Money: Teacher, on £3k a month, paying rent on two properties

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I have NHS and private pensions – will my children pay inheritance tax on them?

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I paid an extra £350 to take my dog on holiday – and regretted it instantly

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The ‘mansion tax’ alternatives that experts say Reeves should consider

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