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2 May 2019

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News imageA contestant walks on a stage during the first edition of Miss Curvy Uganda in Kampala, Uganda, on April 26, 2019. -

Africa's top shots: High heels, cheeky grins and video games

A selection of photos from across Africa this week.

News imagePete Doherty playing the guitar

Quiz: What kind of animal put Pete Doherty in hospital?

Have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past seven days?

News imageFront page of the Metro and the Telegraph newspapers

Burglar inquest and Williamson sacking fallout

Several front pages focus on the lawful killing verdict following the death of a burglar in south-east London.

News imageGay male couple holding hands

Gay men on HIV drugs 'zero risk'

A European study followed 972 male couples, where one was living with HIV, over an eight-year period.

News imageHMP Whitemoor

Burned inmate 'not treated for 20 minutes'

Kevin Hilton's cell door at HMP Whitemoor was not opened because he was deemed an assault risk.

News imageAltaeros' Buoyant Airborne Turbine about to launch

Could high-flying drones power your home one day?

How kites and drones could generate electricity to supplement conventional wind turbines.

News imageProbation officer and offender (actors)

'Urgent action' needed at probation firm

Inspectors find the service did not investigate all domestic abuse and child safeguarding issues.

News imageRory McIlroy in first-round action at the Wells Fargo Championship

McIlroy tied for lead at Wells Fargo

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy is tied for the lead with American Joel Dahmen at five under after the first round of the Wells Fargo Championship in North Carolina.

News imageDavid Nash

Sculptor: 'I would scavenge'

An exhibition of the works of renowned sculptor David Nash opens at National Museum Cardiff.

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