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The best toys and gifts for eight-year-olds, tested by eight-year-olds
From science kits to karaoke machines, shower sets to brain-boosting games, here are the presents our mini testers loved the most
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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.
Thousands protest across Poland over abortion rights despite parliament鈥檚 reform votes
Demonstrators accused Donald Tusk鈥檚 government of failing to deliver promised changes. Two bills passed parliament this week, but President Karol Nawrocki is expected to veto them.
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