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Esther Rantzen: one of the UK’s boldest, bravest ever campaigners – right to the very end
The TV host, who died this week aged 86, was in recent years one of the most vociferous proponents of assisted dying, but her activism dates back decades to her time on That’s Life!
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DR Congo Ebola response faces growing strain as Kenya contacts near end of quarantine
UN agencies say the outbreak has reached eight Congolese provinces, while some contacts linked to Kenya’s first case are due to finish quarantine on Sunday.
Storm Austen amber warning in force as schools close and ferries are cancelled
An amber wind warning is in force in south-west England on Friday, with gusts of up to 80 mph forecast in exposed areas and some services already affected.
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