Ex-president Obama visits Sunak in Downing Street: The former US president arrives in London for an unannounced visit to see the UK PM.
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Quick Glance: Barack Obama's Suit: A Tribute to Tailoring Craftsmanship
- Barack Obama sported a classic, dark gray suit during a London meeting.
- His timeless ensemble was deemed respectful and stylish.
- The significance of tailored suits as a reflection of personal style was emphasized.
- The resurgence of ties as a fashion accessory was discussed, with a focus on the Fall 2024 trends.
Trump unable to get $464m bond in New York fraud case, his lawyers say: The former president must either pay the full amount in cash or secure a bond to continue ...
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Government wants flying taxis to take off in 2 years: A plan for new flying vehicles and drones includes hopes for the first flying taxi to take off in 2026.
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GB News shows hosted by MPs broke Ofcom rules: Five episodes hosted by serving Tory MPs found to have broken broadcasting rules by media regulator.
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Quick Glance: GB News Programs Presented by Tory MPs Breach Ofcom Rules
- Ofcom found that five episodes of GB News programs presented by Tory MPs have violated impartiality regulations.
- The shows in question included two hosted by Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg and three co-hosted by former Pensions Secretary Esther McVey and Philip Davies.
- Ofcom determined that these episodes aired in May and June 2023 did not adhere to Rules 5.1 and 5.3 of the Broadcasting Code, highlighting the importance of impartiality in news presentation.
- While GB News had previous breaches, this marks the first violation of Rules 5.1 and 5.3, potentially leading to sanctions if further infractions occur.
Banksy: Artist confirms new London tree mural is his own work: The street artist uploaded before and after pictures of the artwork to Instagram on Monday.
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Quick Glance: ‘Banksy came overnight’: Neighborhood discovers world-famous street art
- The Banksy appeared in typical fashion, overnight, unsigned, and completely surprising to everyone.
- Before the artist revealed themselves, this North London neighborhood was immersed in a full-fledged whodunit.
- The appearance of the artwork raised various questions, including its significance for the neighborhood and the interpretation of the piece.
- The community was drawn to the art, while experts and local politicians speculated on the meaning of the work.
The US just announced an asbestos ban. What took so long?: The move comes decades after dozens of other Western nations took steps to ban the carcinogen.
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Israel launches night raid on Gaza al-Shifa hospital: Eye witnesses described panic and gunfire around the hospital in Gaza City after IDF troops moved in.
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Evergrande: China property giant and its founder accused of $78bn fraud: Former billionaire Hui Ka Yan has been fined and faces being banned from the financial ...
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Forest docked four points for financial rules breach: Nottingham Forest receive an immediate four-point deduction for breaching Premier League profit and ...
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Quick Glance: Penalty Imposed on Nottingham Forest for Financial Rule Violation
- Nottingham Forest faced a penalty of four points for violating the Premier League's profit and sustainability rules.
- The immediate deduction of points resulted in Forest slipping below Luton Town into the Premier League's relegation zone.
- Following Everton's loss of 10 points in November, reduced to six after an appeal, Forest became the second top-flight team penalized for PSR breaches.
- The hearing for Forest took place on March 7 and 8, with an anticipated appeal against the decision.
Gujarat University: Foreign students attacked in India over Ramadan prayers: Five men have been arrested in Gujarat after the students were assaulted while ...
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How Temu is shaking up the world of online shopping: Despite controversy China's Temu is becoming a global online shopping force.
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Putin hails illegal annexation of Crimea after claiming election win: The president addresses thousands in Moscow after official figures suggest he won 87% of ...
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'Only God can change this place': Haitians see no end to spiralling violence: Bodies pile up even in the "safest" areas of Port-au-Prince, a capital city reeling ...
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Estonian prime minister says Putin is "afraid" of war with Nato: Kaja Kallas says Putin is "afraid" of a war with Nato in an interview with ...
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Quick Glance: Estonian PM: Putin Spreading Fear of NATO, Yet Afraid Himself
- Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas believes that Russian President Vladimir Putin is attempting to intimidate Western societies to deter their actions. However, it becomes apparent that Putin himself is hesitant about engaging in a war with NATO countries.
- Kallas expressed these views in an interview with the BBC.
- A recent classified analysis from German intelligence hints at Russia's possible military intentions towards NATO in the upcoming years starting from 2026. This analysis indicates that Russia is gearing up for a significant conflict with the West, as evidenced by the restructuring of its army, troop movements, and missile deployments in the western region of the country.
- Kallas emphasized the importance of taking Putin's threats seriously, despite his skill in instilling fear.
Pakistan accused of killing eight women and children in Afghanistan air strikes: The Taliban accuses Pakistan of killing eight women and children after an attack ...
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US Navy aircraft carrier faces relentless battle against Houthi attacks: The BBC gets rare access to a US aircraft carrier trying to protect merchant vessels in ...
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Indian Wells: Carlos Alcaraz beats Daniil Medvedev to defend title: World number two Carlos Alcaraz defends his Indian Wells title with a straight-set win over ...
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Quick Glance: Alcaraz vs. Sinner: Who Will Win in Indian Wells?
- Sinner has been playing better than Alcaraz for the past six months, with Alcaraz's form fading after his Wimbledon win.
- Alcaraz has the talent to beat anyone when playing well and could have advantages as an underdog on the slow hard courts of Indian Wells.
- Alcaraz has been working on his serve, potentially turning his only weakness into a strength, which could make a difference in a head-to-head matchup against Sinner.
- Alcaraz has the potential to improve and could challenge Sinner in a possible third masterpiece in the desert on Saturday.
Commercial Bank of Ethiopia glitch lets customers withdraw millions: Clients at the nation's biggest commercial bank are being urged to return any money that ...
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Gaza faces famine during Ramadan, the holy month of fasting: More than a million people in Gaza are already starving, says the global body responsible for ...
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Nvidia: US tech giant unveils latest AI chip: The firm has benefited from the AI boom, making it the third-most valuable company in the US.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin claims fifth term in inevitable election landslide www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-europe-68536879
Quick Glance: Putin revels in electoral victory amidst quiet protests
- Putin secures fifth term easily after suppressing opposition.
- Voters had virtually no choice in the election.
- Critics view the results as predetermined, Putin sees them as trust.
- Protests by the opposition, both in Russia and globally, are downplayed by Putin.
Steve Harley death: Cockney Rebel singer dies at 73: The rock star, whose song Make Me Smile was a number one in 1975, was being treated for cancer.
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Quick Glance: Steve Harley Passes Away at 73 from Cancer, Cockney Rebel Legend
- Singer Steve Harley, the frontman of the iconic glam rock band Cockney Rebel, has sadly passed away at the age of 73 after a short battle with cancer.
- The band rose to fame in the 1970s with their distinctive glam rock sounds, as Harley played a key role in founding the group alongside other original members.
- Apart from his contributions to the iconic London band, Harley also had a presence at BBC Radio 2, hosting 'Sounds of the 70s' from 1999 to 2008.
- Described as 'larger than life' by his fans, they took to social media to express their condolences for the legendary musician.
Iceland volcano in pictures: Eruption spews lava and cuts off road: Photographer Jakob Vegerfors captures Saturday's eruption and the steady progress of the lava ...
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Ukraine war: No choice for Ukrainians - more Putin means more war: Russia's leader is "sick with power", says Ukraine's president, whose country faces continued ...
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David Seidler: Oscar-winning King's Speech screenwriter dies: David Seidler, who had a stammer growing up, was inspired to write the true story of King George VI ...
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Quick Glance: David Seidler, 'The King's Speech' Screenwriter, Passes Away at the Age of 86
- The British-born Seidler won the Oscar for original screenplay as 'The King's Speech' swept the top awards in 2011.
- David Seidler, the Oscar-winning screenwriter of the acclaimed 2010 drama 'The King's Speech,' has died. He passed away at the age of 86.
- Before 'The King's Speech,' Seidler had an up-and-down career in entertainment, ranging from TV series to biographical TV movies.
- Seidler himself overcame a childhood stutter, inspiring him to craft an empathetic portrayal of George VI facing a monumental task of public speaking.
Niger's junta revokes military agreement with US: In a damning statement, a spokesperson decries Washington's "condescending attitude" towards Niger.
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SB4: Supreme Court blocks Texas immigration law: The justices place the law in limbo while emergency appeals from the Biden administration play out.
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Russian election: Putin claims landslide and scorns US democracy: Officials give Vladimir Putin 87% of the vote, in an election where no credible opponent could ...
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China: Marriages rise for the first time in nine years: The number of newlyweds rises for the first time in nine years as authorities try to reverse record-low ...
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RCB beat Delhi Capitals to win first WPL title: Royal Challengers Bangalore's spinners star as they beat Delhi Capitals to win the second edition of the Women's ...
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Quick Glance: Triumph! RCB Secures Maiden WPL Title Against Delhi Capitals
- Royal Challengers Bangalore secured their first Women's Premier League title with a convincing eight-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals in the final in Delhi.
- Delhi experienced a dramatic collapse from 64-0 to 87-7 and were eventually bowled out for 113 in the 19th over, with Shreyanka Patil taking 4 wickets for 12 runs.
- RCB faced some challenges in chasing 114, but Australian all-rounder Ellyse Perry's unbeaten 35 runs helped them reach their target with three balls to spare.
- The Capitals have now lost both finals of the first two WPL tournaments, while RCB managed to secure their first title.
Muhammad Syed convicted of ambush-style shooting in New Mexico: Aftab Hussein's murder was one of three that caused widespread fear in Albuquerque's Muslim ...
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Evacuation flights to US begin as Haiti deteriorates: As violence consumes the Caribbean country, aid organisations say the threat of starvation is growing.
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Watch: Putin thanks Russia after predictable win: President Vladimir Putin thanks Russians for putting their trust in him as he celebrates his election win.
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Uber agrees $178m payout to Australia taxi drivers: The class action was brought on behalf of more than 8,000 taxi and hire car owners and drivers.
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Israel-Hamas war: Displaced Gazans describe al-Shifa raid: The Israeli military says it has taken control of al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City in what it called an ...
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The Malawi WhatsApp group that saved women trafficked to Oman: How 54 Malawian women trafficked to Oman to work in slave-like conditions were rescued.
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Supreme Court wary of limiting government contact with social media platforms: All of its justices appeared wary of limiting the government's contacts with ...
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Rosenberg: Putin's fifth term likely to be more of the same: A Vladimir Putin landslide was a predictable one, but what will a fifth Putin term look like?
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Shamiso Mosaka: South African TV star removed from CemAir plane for 'unruly' behaviour
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Ed Sheeran: Fans in Mumbai thrilled as star sings in Punjabi: The star teamed up with Indian singer Diljit Dosanjh at his concert in Mumbai, delighting the crowd ...
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Cubans stage rare street protest over power blackouts: Hundreds of people take to the streets in Santiago after being left in the dark for 14 hours.
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Alexi Navalny's wife Yulia thanks those who protested against President Vladimir Putin after she voted at the Russian embassy in Berlin www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-europe-68536879
Slovakia: Bear filmed during attack in Liptovský Mikuláš: A 49-year-old woman and 72-year-old man are hospitalised during the attack in Liptovský Mikuláš.
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Gambian MPs will debate a bill that seeks to reverse a ban on female genital mutilation (FGM).
FGM was criminalised in The Gambia in 2015 ...
Idris Elba 'dreams big' with Sierra Leone eco-city plan for Sherbro Island: The actor aims to regenerate an island off Sierra Leone and start the country’s first ...
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Putin finally names Navalny and claims he agreed prisoner swap: Russia's leader always refused to the Kremlin critic by name, but now he is dead ...
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South Sudan heatwave: Extreme weather shuts schools and cuts power: Authorities say the extreme heat could last for two weeks and bring temperatures of up to 45C ...
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Rare white-tailed eagle shot dead in County Roscommon: A rare species of eagle, which was reintroduced into the wild in 2022, has been found dead in Roscommon
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Lost and stolen watches more than triple, world's largest database says: The world's largest watch database says there are more than 100,000 watches lost or ...
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Star Wars: Millennium Falcon 50p coin unveiled by Royal Mint: A new series of coins made at the Royal Mint is dedicated to the iconic Star Wars vehicles.
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Quick Glance: Star Wars: The Acolyte - New Plot Details Revealed
- New plot details have been shared ahead of the debut of the show's first trailer.
- The series will premiere on June 4 and is helmed by Leslye Headland.
- The plot revolves around an investigation into a crime spree that pits a Jedi Master against a dangerous warrior from his past.
- Amandla Stenberg leads the ensemble cast, which also includes Lee Jung-jae, Manny Jacinto, Dafne Keen, and more.
Battle over deep-sea mining heats up: Greenpeace could be thrown out of the UN body overseeing deep-sea mining for obstructing a research expedition.
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Watch: Climbers rescued from icy Italian mountain: The climbers got stuck 2,300m (7,500ft) up Monte Mondolè on Saturday.
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United Airlines addresses air travel safety fears: The head of United Airlines tells customers incidents have "sharpened" the company's safety focus.
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Boeing: How much trouble is the company in?: The US plane giant is under pressure from regulators and airlines, and its reputation is badly damaged.
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Quick Glance: Boeing 737 found missing panel after flight from California to Oregon
- A Boeing 737-800 was found to have a missing panel after a United Airlines flight arrived in southern Oregon.
- The plane landed safely in Medford without incidents, and the missing panel was discovered during an inspection.
- There have been multiple incidents involving Boeing aircraft in recent months, including one with an Alaska Airlines flight and an emergency landing.
- Another incident with Alaska Airlines resulted in a return to the airport due to cabin fumes, prompting medical evaluation of seven individuals.
Jason Smyth: Dancing with the Stars 'took me out of comfort zone': Jason Smyth and his dance partner, Karen Byrne, won RTÉ's Dancing With The Stars on Sunday.
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China: Three teenagers detained in Handan over classmate's death: The case in Handan city has sparked anger and furious debate on juvenile crime.
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Clarkson's Farm planning concerns discussed by MPs: Jeremy Clarkson has been at odds with West Oxfordshire District Council regarding plans for his farm.
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Rwanda saga won't be over even when law is passed: The controversial bill is likely to become law soon but deportation flights won't take off immediately.
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Czech Republic struggles to contain surge of whooping cough: Prague's elderly mayor coughs and splutters during a public meeting as authorities battle increase.
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In 1958, a brand new writing system was introduced in China called Pinyin. It was invented by economist Zhou Youguang, who is credited with helping billions ...
Beatles record found in charity shop sells for £4,000: The album, including songs Love Me Do and Do You Want to Know a Secret, was found in a charity shop.
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Garth Hill: Welsh dragon covered in graffiti on trig point: A trig point on a popular trail has been daubed in graffiti in an act of "mindless vandalism".
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Alaska Airlines blowout: Passenger describes being on Flight 1282: Cuong Tran says the seatbelt saved his life as a gaping hole suddenly appeared after take-off.
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How a near-death experience helped this fentanyl addict get clean: Bryan Emery was a fentanyl user living on the streets of San Francisco, a city hard-hit by the ...
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Country music singer Davis wants to combat negativity: His latest song Good News Sold is about how we would feel better if there was less gloom in the media.
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Rwanda bill amendments overturned in Commons vote: Labour continues its opposition, flagging how six flights to space cost the same as each deportation.
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Mobile phones are a menace to the young, 109-year-old says: Marjorie Hodnett says children should get to "know people as human beings, not things on a phone".
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Driver admits causing hit-and-run death in Aberdeen: Connor Wilson was driving at excessive speed with a deflated front tyre and Gabriel Lungu died.
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WW2 plane propeller find on Arran sparks crash mystery: Blades from a World War Two aircraft were discovered buried in potato sacks in a peat bog on the Isle of ...
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Mother and baby homes: NI-born survivor 'abandoned again': Sinead Buckley is among thousands who will miss out on an Irish government compensation scheme.
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'I needed treatment for trauma after writing book' - Earl Spencer: Princess Diana's brother says he needed residential mental health treatment ...
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Glasgow Kindertransport refugee dies at 100: Henry Wuga fled his native Germany on the eve of World War Two to start a new life in Scotland.
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Selective mutism: 'People think I'm rude but I'm frozen with fear': Daisy-Mae, from Essex, has an anxiety condition that causes her to freeze.
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Six Nations breakthrough stars: Who stood out?: Who is like LeBron James, who is the "find of the tournament" and who still delivers pizza? Meet the ...
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Quick Glance: Breakout Stars of the Six Nations: Outstanding Talents
- The Six Nations 2024 provided young talents with the opportunity to showcase themselves due to the absence of familiar players.
- England's Chandler Cunningham-South and Immanuel Feyi-Waboso displayed impressive skills.
- France's Nolann le Garrec and Louis Bielle-Biarrey, as well as Italy's Tommaso Menoncello and Ross Vintcent, delivered remarkable performances.
- Wales' Dafydd Jenkins and Cameron Winnett, along with Scotland's Harry Paterson, demonstrated their potential in the Six Nations.
Alaska Airlines blowout: Passenger describes being on Flight 1282: Cuong Tran says the seatbelt saved his life as a gaping hole suddenly appeared after take-off.
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Haiti: The harrowing journey out of gang territory: The BBC speaks to Haitians who braved a treacherous journey out of Port-au-Prince as hunger worsens.
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Ukraine war: Multiple drone attacks repelled, says Russia: Dozens of drones were intercepted, Russia says, but one attack caused an oil refinery fire in ...
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Israel-Gaza war: Germany calls for more larger-scale aid: Olaf Scholz also criticises Israel's planned offensive in Rafah, warning of a danger of casualties.
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Dame Laura Kenny has called time on an absolutely astounding cycling career 👏
Quick Glance: Olympic champion Dame Laura Kenny announces retirement from cycling
- Britain's most successful female Olympic athlete, Dame Laura Kenny, has announced her retirement from cycling.
- Kenny, who has won five Olympic gold medals in her career, cited the desire to spend more time at home as a factor in her decision.
- She is a seven-time world champion and 14-time European champion, and hopes to be involved in some capacity at the Paris Olympics.
- Team performance director praised Kenny's impact on the cycling community and wished her well in her future endeavors.
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