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U.S. immigration authorities sent a mass email warning individuals under certain immigration protections to leave the country immediately, stating that failure to do so could lead to deportation and loss of benefits. This notice, intended for noncitizens from countries like Venezuela and Haiti, mistakenly reached some U.S. citizens, prompting concerns about potential deportation despite assurances from immigration experts that U.S. citizens are not at risk. Legal advisors recommend that affected citizens gather documentation to confirm...

McLaren's Oscar Piastri secured victory at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, overtaking Red Bull's Max Verstappen, who received a five-second penalty for gaining an advantage after leaving the track. This win marks Piastri's third of the season and makes him the first Australian to lead the drivers' standings since Mark Webber 15 years ago. Charles Leclerc of Ferrari completed the podium, while Piastri now leads the championship with 99 points, 10 ahead of teammate Lando...

You could win 1 of 25 double passes to see The Salt Path, a poignant true story about resilience and rediscovery. After losing their home and livelihood, Raynor and Moth Winn embark on a 630-mile journey along the Southwest Coast of England, showcasing hope, healing, and the strength found in nature. The film, depicting love and endurance, will be in cinemas on 15 May; to enter the competition, find the code word in PLAY magazine...

The parents of a baby girl left severely brain damaged due to an NHS error at Great Western Hospital in Swindon have received a £35 million payout, one of the largest for maternity negligence in NHS history. The child developed sepsis and meningitis after staff failed to treat a common infection, with a 16-hour delay in administering antibiotics leading to her condition. The parents express gratitude for her survival but mourn the life opportunities lost,...

For the second consecutive Formula One race, Liam Lawson's performance was impacted by a time penalty, resulting in a 12th place finish at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Although Lawson crossed the line in 11th position at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, a 10-second penalty for overtaking Alpine's Jack Doohan by leaving the track ultimately dropped him down the grid, finishing behind teammate Isack Hadjar, who secured 10th place. Lawson expressed disappointment over his race, noting...

Joseph Winter & Aaron AkinyemiBBC NewsThe Democratic Republic of Congo has banned former President Joseph Kabila's political party, PPRD, due to alleged links with the M23 rebel group, which has taken control of parts of the east. Kabila, who recently returned to Goma after two years in South Africa, faces accusations of high treason and has had his property seized. Despite his denials of association with the M23, the government claims his return is problematic,...