Wales

Country in north-west Europe; part of the United Kingdom

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Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It is bordered by England to the east, the Irish Sea to the north and west, the Celtic Sea to the southwest and the Bristol Channel to the south. As of the 2021 census, it had a population of 3,107,494. It has a total area of 21,218 km² (8,192 sq mi) and over 1,680 miles (2,700 km) of coastline. It is largely mountainous with its higher peaks in the north and central areas, including Snowdon, its highest summit. The country lies within the north temperate zone and has a changeable, maritime climate. The capital and largest city is Cardiff.

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13-year-old girl charged after Wales school stabbing Superintendent Ross Evans from Dyfed Powys Police says a 13 year girl has been charged with three counts of attempted murder. She was arrested yesterday after three people, two teachers and a student,.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:44Published 1 week ago

Arrest and three injured after reports of school stabbing Three people are injured and are receiving treatment after an incident at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman school in Ammanford in south-west Wales. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:30Published 1 week ago

Aerials of school in Wales following stabbing incident Three people are injured and are receiving treatment after an incident at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman school in Ammanford in south-west Wales. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:02Published 1 week ago

Rishi Sunak pledges to clamp down on retail crime Assaulting a shop worker will be made a separate criminal offence in England and Wales as part of the government's clampdown on retail crime. Rishi Sunak said shops must be free from the threat of.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:03Published 3 weeks ago

Labour announce plan to launch clean energy company UK Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer will announce a plan to launch a publicly owned clean energy company during a visit to north Wales on Monday. Shadow Welsh Secretary Jo Stevens says: “We will be.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:36Published on March 25, 2024

UK Princess of Wales reveals cancer diagnosis and chemotherapy treatment Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:33Published on March 23, 2024

Vaughan Gething elected First Minister of Wales New Welsh Labour leader Vaughan Gething has been elected as the First Minister of Wales. He succeeds Mark Drakeford, who resigned in an emotional speech on Tuesday after holding the position since.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:31Published on March 20, 2024

Vaughan Gething elected as next first minister of Wales Vaughan Gething has been elected as the next Welsh Labour leader and first minister of Wales, the first black leader of any European country. Mr Gething received a warm hug from his wife and son as his.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:40Published on March 16, 2024

Princess of Wales apologises over edited photograph Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:35Published on March 11, 2024

Princess of Wales: First official picture of Kate Middleton since Surgery Released \| Oneindia News Witness the heartwarming moment as Kensington Palace unveils the first official picture of the Princess of Wales, Kate, since her recent surgery. Join us for an exclusive look at this touching moment.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 01:30Published on March 10, 2024

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O'Sullivan leads Day in last 16 Seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan makes a strong start to his last-16 match against Wales' Ryan Day. BBC Sport - Published 4 days ago
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Late drama earns Wales emotional win over Italy Wales edged out Italy in a Women's Six Nations thriller at Principality Stadium. BBC Sport - Published 5 days ago

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Wales aim to avoid Wooden Spoon against Italy Wales will looking to beat Italy at home for the first time in 12 years to avoid the Women’s Six Nations wooden spoon. BBC Sport - Published 6 days ago	Wales captain Morgan to return next month Ospreys say the flanker will make his first appearance since December against Leinster next month. BBC Sport - Published 6 days ago
Italy result 'won't alter Irish approach to Scots' Ireland assistant coach John McKee says his side's approach to their game against Scotland will not be altered by the result of Italy's game in Wales. BBC Sport - Published 1 week ago	Wales face Italy finale in front of record home crowd Wales will play their Women's Six Nations finale against Italy in front of a record crowd at the Principality Stadium on Saturday. BBC Sport - Published 1 week ago
Faletau suffers new injury blow with shoulder fracture Wales number eight Taulupe Faletau has fractured his shoulder and will not play again this season. BBC Sport - Published 1 week ago	Bluck back as Wales change four for Italy Wales make four changes in personnel for their must-win Women's Six Nations finale against Italy at the Principality Stadium on Saturday. BBC Sport - Published 1 week ago
Teacher who restrained school stabbing suspect 'does not think of himself as a hero' A teacher who restrained a teenage girl suspected of carrying out a knife attack at a school in Wales does not think of himself as a hero, his brother has said. Sky News - Published 1 week ago	Wales have taken foot off the gas, says Evans Wales forward Georgia Evans says they have taken their foot off the gas to allow the rest of the Women's Six Nations to pass them by. BBC Sport - Published 1 week ago
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