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20 April 2018

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News imageRunners

Is marathon running bad for you?

Some 40,000 runners are due to take part in the London Marathon, but are those 26.2 miles doing us harm?

News imageA student holds a makeshift mortar during clashes with riot police in front of the Engineering University, within a protest against the government"s reforms in the Institute of Social Security (INSS) in Managua on April 20, 2018.

Nicaragua president calls for dialogue

President Ortega says he could review pension reforms, but business leaders refuse to join talks.

News imageStone stacker with beard

Stone stackers come to Dunbar

The variety of rocks on the beach at Dunbar makes it a paradise for stone stackers

News imageStackers from home and abroad are converging on Dunbar in East Lothian

Stone-stackers rock up for balancing act

Stackers from home and abroad converge on Dunbar in East Lothian for the European Championship.

News imageFish farm cages

Salmon farming petition signed by 30,500

The petition urges the Scottish government to routinely test effluent from salmon processing plants.

News imageVince Cable

Cable urges SNP to back new Brexit vote

Vince Cable tells Lib Dem conference delegates that SNP votes could be crucial to winning a new vote on Brexit.

News imagepatient in hospital

Doctors' leader warns NHS 'deteriorating'

The chairman of BMA Scotland said patients are suffering due to funding not keeping up with demand.

News imageTracey Xiau (right)

Why do the Chinese love Bicester Village?

What's the appeal of a discount shopping centre in the middle of the British countryside?

News imageA beekeeper

Some of the best news photos from the past week

A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week.

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