Ahmed al-Sharaa, once branded a terrorist by the US, became the first Syrian leader to visit the White House.

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The singer donates all of his Mercury prize money to the Music Venue Trust to protect grassroots music.

The native bee was found near a rare wildflower, prompting scientists to call for the area to be protected.

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