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 | 24/04/2009 2:50 pm

  • Boy with rare condition amazes doctors after world-first gene therapy - Oliver, 3, now appears to be developing normally after taking part in a trial to treat Hunter syndrome that almost didn't get off the ground.
  • Police face misconduct probe in case of murdered Harshita Brella - Four Northamptonshire Police officers will face misconduct proceedings, the force says.
  • What can nervous businesses expect from the Budget? - It is going to be a nail-biting final few days for business leaders, says the BBC's Business Editor, Simon Jack.
  • Jimmy Cliff, reggae singer with a run of hits spanning decades, dies aged 81 - The musician was known for hits like You Can Get It If You Really Want and I Can See Clearly Now.
  • My son went missing but was not initially considered high risk. Five weeks later, he was found dead - The family of Cole Cooper appealed to the public for help tracing the 19-year-old after he disappeared in May.
  • Council to debate Andrew street name change - Mid and East Antrim councillors will discuss a proposal to change a street sign named after Andrew Mountbatten Windsor.
  • David Cameron reveals he had prostate cancer and joins call for more screening - The former PM is calling for more men to be screened for the disease, which is the most common cancer in males in the UK.
  • UK to hold new national day to remember terror victims - Starting next year, the annual day will honour victims and survivors in the UK, the Home Office says.
  • Senior BBC figures to be questioned by MPs after resignations and Trump row - A former adviser, whose memo sparked resignations from the BBC's director general and head of news, will take questions publicly for the first time.
  • Australia senator condemned for burka stunt in parliament - Pauline Hanson donned a black burka as she sought to push for a ban on the garment.
  • Ukraine's soldiers react to US peace plan with defiance, anger and resignation - Ukrainian soldiers at the front are angry, defiant and resigned after US plan became public.
  • Japan's high-stakes gamble to turn island of flowers into global chip hub - The country once led the world in semiconductors and electronics, but over the years it fell behind Taiwan, South Korea and China.
  • Bollywood legend Dharmendra, one of the biggest stars of Indian cinema, dies aged 89 - Best known for the iconic role of Veeru in the all-time great Sholay, Dharmendra was India's "most handsome actor".
  • Hunting down those who kill people to sell their body parts for 'magic charms' - BBC Africa Eye uncovers two so-called "juju" practitioners, who offer to obtain body parts for ritual purposes.
  • Everything you need to know about the Budget - Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering both tax rises and spending cuts in the 26 November Budget.
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