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RBS reports first quarter profit as turnaround continues
The bank reports its first quarterly profit since 2015 and says cost-cutting is ahead of target.
Tour de Yorkshire 2017: Thomas Voeckler relishing title defence
Defending champion Thomas Voeckler is hoping to go out on a high as he continues to wind down his career at this weekend's Tour de Yorkshire.
Maria Sharapova wins again in Stuttgart but Johanna Konta is out
Maria Sharapova refuses to respond to criticism of her return from a doping ban as she reaches the Stuttgart Open quarter-finals.
Female Islamic clerics in Indonesia issue rare child marriage fatwa
Indonesia, a majority Muslim country, has among the highest number of child brides in the world.
BBC News Daily: Your morning briefing
Your morning briefing for 28 April 2017
Ice cream museum opens in Los Angeles
The tasty pop-up pop-art museum features a pool filled with 100m sprinkles.
UK drawing up post-Brexit sanctions plan
The powers to apply an asset freeze or trade embargo are due to disappear when Britain leaves the EU.
A charity providing sex services for disabled people
A charity in Taiwan has volunteers who provide sexual "help" for a small number of disabled people.
Trump praises China's Xi over handling of North Korea
The US president said he believed China's leader was "trying very hard" to end the escalating crisis.
Gold Darth Vader mask goes on sale in Japan
The solid gold head has been valued at $1.4m (£1.1m).
Man questioned after Westminster terror arrest
Armed police seized knives and arrested the 27-year-old in an "intelligence-led" operation.
Iran election: Six candidates, six facts
Get the lowdown on Iran's presidential election.
Russell Tovey: How divine intervention brought 'gay fantasia' role
Russell Tovey says his coveted role in gay stage epic Angels in America was part of his life long before he signed up to it.
The teenager telling pupils how his friends were shot dead
Ahmad Nawaz, 16, survived a 2014 Taliban attack on his school - but lost his friends and brother.
School cutbacks put 'education system at risk'
Head teachers say government required savings risk destabilising education.
Jailed marine Alexander Blackman freed from prison
Sgt Alexander Blackman is released after his conviction for murder was reduced to manslaughter.
Woman shot in Willesden anti-terror operation
Four people are arrested in London and Kent, but police say it is unconnected to Westminster incident.
Cancer Drugs Fund 'huge waste of money'
Politicians and experts are criticised over the fund, which cost £1.27bn and may have harmed patients.
How did Tom Hardy prove himself a good citizen?
7 days quiz: How did Tom Hardy prove himself a good citizen?
Natural hair: The dads who want to fix their daughters' hair
These dads are breaking stereotypes to learn how to style their daughters' hair.