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Too many catching Covid-19 in hospital, experts say - but precautions being rolled back
Hospital-acquired infections are a billion-dollar burden and cause more disability than road crashes. Why aren't we doing more to prevent them? 
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CNMI can earn up to $12M from untapped coco-peat industry
A privately-owned global import manufacturer of high-quality coconut materials wants to export coconut peat from the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands. 
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Crash blocks lanes on Auckland's State Highway 16 ahead of commute
Commuters can expect delays around the Te Atatu section of the motorway. 
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Digital inclusion is a right, not a privilege - disability advocates
They warn that without urgent reform, a significant portion of the population will continue to be excluded. 
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GB Sevens' Shekells in England Women's Six Nations squad
Jade Shekells, who represented Great Britain at Sevens at the Tokyo Olympics, is one of four uncapped players in England's squad of 37. 
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McIlroy beats Spaun in play-off to win Players
Rory McIlroy beats JJ Spaun in a three-hole play-off to win his second Players Championship title at Sawgrass. 
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Boxing set to win reprieve and stay as Olympic sport for LA 2028
The International Olympic Committee executive board recommends that boxing be included at the 2028 Games in Los Angeles. 
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White House denies defying judge's order over deportations to El Salvador
An order to halt the removal of 261 people came too late and had "no legal basis" anyway, the White House says. 
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Getting through groundhog day - how Jack Draper changed to win his biggest title
When Jack Draper retired injured again at the Australian Open, he had to be patient - and is now celebrating the biggest title of his career. 
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Hedge fund millionaire banned by City watchdog
Crispin Odey has also been fined £1.8m by the Financial Conduct Authority for a "lack of integrity". 
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'Stranded astronauts' Butch and Suni set to begin journey home
The Nasa astronauts prepare to head to Earth after an eight-day mission turned into nine months. 
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Bougainville president: Papua New Guinea must endorse independence referendum
Autonomous Bougainville Government president has appealed to Prime Minister James Marape "to take ownership and endorse" Bougainville's independence referendum in PNG parliament. 
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Hidden good news for term deposits
Term deposit rates might have fallen, but people with money in the bank may still be getting a better return, in real terms, than they have in recent years. 
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Club apologises after minute's silence held for ex-player who is still alive
Bulgarian top-flight team Arda Kardzhali apologises for holding a minute's silence for former player Petko Ganchev, only to discover he is still alive. 
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Six plays that defined the Six Nations
Ireland's intricacies, England's accuracy, Scotland's width and France's instinct - how the teams and their tactics were summed up in six instances of this year's Six Nations. 
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Statue of peace campaigner Brian Haw unveiled
Brian Haw camped out in Parliament Square for nearly 10 years to protest against UK foreign policy. 
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Plastic 'nurdles' washed up after ship collision
The cargo ship Solong collided with the tanker Stena Immaculate in the North Sea on 10 March. 
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What are PIP disability payments and why could they change?
The Personal Independence Payment is a benefit that helps cover the extra costs of long-term health conditions. 
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Farage welcomes 29 councillors who have defected to Reform in recent weeks
Nigel Farage welcomes new members to his party and dismisses Rupert Lowe row as "a bit of turbulence". 
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Former betting boss says online slot machines need to be slowed down
Stewart Kenny thinks plans to limit stakes for online slots don’t go far enough and games must be slowed down. 
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