The celebrations are in full swing outside Buckingham Palace. British military personnel lined up in the gardens of Buckingham Palace as the National Anthem plays amid the presence of the King and queen at the West Terrace steps.

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#NotMyKing Charles is the King of England. But most British people are protesting against the new monarch. Why is public support for monarchy at a historic low? Do Brits really need a King? Watch #WIONWideangle - British Monarchy: Relevant or Relic

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King Charles III's Coronation: After being officially crowned as the King and the Queen, King Charles and Queen Camilla headed back to the Buckingham Palace via a 2.3 km-long route.

King Charles III's Coronation: Procession of the newly-throned King Charles & Queen Camilla

King Charles III became the seventh Monarch to wear the crown. The guest list for King Charles' coronation, on the other hand, was limited to approximately 2,200 persons. Today, the British Royal Family, Royals from across the world, political leaders, and members of the public all arrived at the Abbey.

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King Charles III's Coronation: UK's King Charles has been formally crowned as a King in a ceremony at Westminster and with this UK finally entered the era of King with Charles' crowning.

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Prince William went up to perform a unique role in the coronation of his father, King Charles. During the historic crowning ceremony at Westminster Abbey on Saturday, the Prince of Wales, the British heir to the throne, vowed his duty and allegiance to the queen.

King Charles III's Coronation: Prince William pledges his loyalty, bows down before his father

King Charles III's Coronation: As the Archbishop of Canterbury Justice Welby started the Coronation service, he started to deliver the sermon by saying, "We are here to crown a King, and we crown a King to serve."

King Charles III's Coronation: Archbishop of Canterbury Justice Welby conducts Coronation service

King Charles III takes coronation oath. During this solemn moment, King Charles was asked to confirm his pledge to uphold the law and the Church of England throughout his reign.

King Charles III's Coronation: Charles takes oath as King, Head of States attend ceremony

The countdown to the coronation has begun. On May 6, King Charles III will be crowned at Westminster Abbey where 39 of his predecessors were coronated, and 17 monarchs have been laid to rest. Here's what you can expect tomorrow.

Gravitas: King Charles III's coronation: The countdown begins

King Charles III's coronation is estimated to cost $125 million. The ceremonial spectacle will be funded by taxpayers. Reports show the royal family costs $431 million to Britons. Is British monarchy really worth the hype? Molly Gambhir reports.

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UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has some questions to answer about his wife Akshata Murty's finances. Study Hall, a start-up that is half-owned by Murty bagged around $437,000 in taxpayer money. Are Sunak's private interests coinciding with his public duties? Molly Gambhir reports.

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For the first time in the British history, the common public as different from peers and Lords has been invited to swear allegiance to the Monarch and his heirs as the stage is set for the coronation of King Charles III on the May 6. Watch the video to know more about the firsts at the coronation.

UK: A coronation of many firsts; people invited to swear allegiance to King

According to a research release on International Workers Day, the elderly of the UK are continuing to work well into their 70s due to the cost of living crisis. The research draws a comparison between 74-year-old King Charles and his subjects.

UK elderly continue to work beyond 70, retirement age rises from 66 to 67

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all latest news and top headlines from all across the globe -US President Joe Biden has finally announced his re-election bid. The 80-year-old, who is the oldest President in US history, had long signalled that he would announce his re-election bid for 2024. He would be 86 if he completes the second term by 2029. While More than 50% democrats feel Joe Biden should not run again, according to a poll.

UK battles cost of living crisis; 50% democrats feel 'Biden too old for the role'

Just around a third of the £594 million budgeted for tutoring to assist kids catch up after Covid lockdowns has been used. Outside of school hours, the National Tutoring Programme (NTP) of the government provides private or group tutoring. The government claimed that the programme had benefited millions of kids, Labour dubbed it a "shocking failure".

UK school tutoring: One third of £594m post-lockdown cash unspent, says reports

For the very first time non-Christian figures would be represented in the coronation of a British monarch. According to a report by the Times, this comes as King Charles III whose coronation is going to take place next month has stated his desire to be a defender of all faiths.

King Charles' coronation: Non-Christian figures to be represented for first time

Oliver Dowden was appointed deputy prime minister by the British government on Friday, taking the place of Dominic Raab, who resigned earlier in the day after a study into allegations that he had abused employees.

Oliver Dowden named UK deputy pm after Dominic Raab's resignation

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's closest friend, Dominic Raab quit following claims that he had mistreated staff, dealing a major blow to his position as leader. Dominic Raab announced his decision to step down as deputy prime minister and justice secretary in a letter that was published on Twitter on Friday. He said that this came after an official investigation determined that some of the accusations made against him were true.

Rishi Sunak did not ask Deputy PM Dominic Raab to resign : Report

Coronation season builds up in the UK. King Charles the third... is not just the world's most famous royal, but also one of the richest ones. As the King's coronation approaches in the first week of may, the buzz on just how rich he is in terms of personal wealth is catching everyone's imagination.

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The Taliban has now detained three British nationals in Afghanistan. The UK Home secretary Suella Braverman stated that the men were the subject of discussions" by the administration. Suella Braverman said in an interview that "anyone travelling to risky regions of the world should exercise the utmost caution. If they do it, they should always abide by the Foreign Office's travel guidance.

UK Home secretary Suella Braverman speaks on detention of its nationals in Kabul

Universities in the UK have been hit by strike action once again, despite hopes of a breakthrough last week with an offer from employers on pay, working conditions and pensions. Tens of thousands of staff at 150 universities pressed ahead with planned strikes on Monday.

UK students face chaos as strikes hit universities

Phoenix Community Capital, a cryptocurrency investment firm in the United Kingdom that had links to two all-party parliamentary groups (APPGs), seems to have disappeared. The development has left several investors worried about losing tens of thousands of pounds in investment. Valued at around £665 million ($800 million) at one point, it was launched as an investment scheme and a cryptocurrency project at the start of 2022. It has also cast doubts about the roles of APPGs in the parliament, British news platform the Guardian reported, further pointing out that this is a typical case of a firm trying to gain credibility by associating itself with APPGs and parliamentarians.

While it was the sponsor for one of the APPGs, the firm's co-founder Luke Sullivan was reported to have spoken for the second APPG at an event. A former Premier League footballer is among investors who bear the loss with the disappearance. The firm was last active on Twitter in September 2022.

Despite warnings of the risks involved, the UK registered around 2 million crypto investors in 2021. Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)&nbsp;said at the time that the country registered a rise of 400,000 users compared to 2020. Even as the government is taking steady steps to regulate cryptocurrency, members of parliament have been among those who have been targeted.

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Earlier this month, the UK government revealed elaborate plans in this regard. “We remain steadfast in our commitment to grow the economy and enable technological change and innovation – and this includes cryptoasset technology," Economic Secretary to the Treasury Andrew Griffith said. “But we must also protect consumers who are embracing this new technology - ensuring robust, transparent, and fair standards.”

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As part of the measures, the UK government said, it would seek to regulate a broad suite of cryptoasset activities, consistent with its approach to traditional finance. "These proposals will place responsibility on crypto trading venues for defining the detailed content requirements for admission and disclosure documents – ensuring crypto exchanges have fair and robust standards," it underlined in an official release.

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Phoenix Community Capital, a cryptocurrency investment firm in the United Kingdom that had links to two all-party parliamentary groups (APPGs), seems to have disappeared. The development has left several investors worried about losing tens of thousands of pounds in investment. Valued at around £665 million ($800 million) at one point, it was launched as an investment scheme and a cryptocurrency project at the start of 2022. It has also cast doubts about the roles of APPGs in the parliament, British news platform the Guardian reported, further pointing out that this is a typical case of a firm trying to gain credibility by associating itself with APPGs and parliamentarians. While it was the sponsor for one of the APPGs, the firm's co-founder Luke Sullivan was reported to have spoken for the second APPG at an event. A former Premier League footballer is among investors who bear the loss with the disappearance. The firm was last active on Twitter in September 2022. Despite warnings of the risks involved, the UK registered around 2 million crypto investors in 2021. Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said at the time that the country registered a rise of 400,000 users compared to 2020. Even as the government is taking steady steps to regulate cryptocurrency, members of parliament have been among those who have been targeted. Also watch | Gravitas: Cryptocurrency: New tool for money laundering × Earlier this month, the UK government revealed elaborate plans in this regard. “We remain steadfast in our commitment to grow the economy and enable technological change and innovation – and this includes cryptoasset technology," Economic Secretary to the Treasury Andrew Griffith said. “But we must also protect consumers who are embracing this new technology - ensuring robust, transparent, and fair standards.” Also read| UK: Cryptocurrency ATMs, used to exchange traditional currency with Bitcoins, busted in Leeds As part of the measures, the UK government said, it would seek to regulate a broad suite of cryptoasset activities, consistent with its approach to traditional finance. "These proposals will place responsibility on crypto trading venues for defining the detailed content requirements for admission and disclosure documents – ensuring crypto exchanges have fair and robust standards," it underlined in an official release. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Seasoned British politician Jeremy Corbyn has reacted strongly over the latest remarks by his successor in the Labour Party on the next general election, calling it "a flagrant attack on the democratic rights" of the members. Sir Keir Starmer - who has been serving as the leader of the opposition since 2020 - on Wednesday (February 15) said that Jeremy Corbyn won't be a Labour Party candidate in the next polls. Corbyn was suspended as the Labour MP in 2020 after a massive controversy broke out over anti-Semitism.&nbsp;

Emphasising on the changes in the party, Sir Keir Starmer was quoted as saying in a <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-64640069">BBC report</a>, "We are not going back, and that is why Jeremy Corbyn will not stand as a Labour candidate at the next general election."

This was followed by a Twitter tirade by Corbyn. "Ever since I was elected as a Labour MP 40 years ago, I have fought on behalf of my community for a more equal, caring and peaceful society," he underlined in a long note shared on Twitter. Poverty, rising rents, healthcare crisis, safety of refugees, and fate of the planet - he counted the issues in focus during his stint as Islington North MP.&nbsp;

Keir Starmer's statement "about my future is a flagrant attack on the democratic rights of Islington North Labour Party members," he further wrote, and added: "It is up to them - not party leaders - to decide who their party leader should be. Any attempt to block my candidacy is a denial of due process, and should be opposed by anybody who believes in democracy."&nbsp;

The UK is faced with "worst cost-of-living crisis in a generation", he insisted, terming Starmer's comments as diversionary tactics, taking his former party away from the goal of defeating the Conservatives.&nbsp;

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On Wednesday, Starmer had also tweeted about changes in the party under his leadership. "The Labour Party has changed from a party that looked inwards to a party that meets the public gaze. From a party of dogma to a party of patriotism. With my leadership, there will be zero tolerance of antisemitism, of racism, of discrimination of any kind. (sic)," read the post, which also had a video.&nbsp;

Speculation, however, is rife that Corbyn may seek a Labour Party nomination from his constituency.&nbsp;

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Seasoned British politician Jeremy Corbyn has reacted strongly over the latest remarks by his successor in the Labour Party on the next general election, calling it "a flagrant attack on the democratic rights" of the members. Sir Keir Starmer - who has been serving as the leader of the opposition since 2020 - on Wednesday (February 15) said that Jeremy Corbyn won't be a Labour Party candidate in the next polls. Corbyn was suspended as the Labour MP in 2020 after a massive controversy broke out over anti-Semitism. Emphasising on the changes in the party, Sir Keir Starmer was quoted as saying in a BBC report, "We are not going back, and that is why Jeremy Corbyn will not stand as a Labour candidate at the next general election." This was followed by a Twitter tirade by Corbyn. "Ever since I was elected as a Labour MP 40 years ago, I have fought on behalf of my community for a more equal, caring and peaceful society," he underlined in a long note shared on Twitter. Poverty, rising rents, healthcare crisis, safety of refugees, and fate of the planet - he counted the issues in focus during his stint as Islington North MP. Keir Starmer's statement "about my future is a flagrant attack on the democratic rights of Islington North Labour Party members," he further wrote, and added: "It is up to them - not party leaders - to decide who their party leader should be. Any attempt to block my candidacy is a denial of due process, and should be opposed by anybody who believes in democracy." The UK is faced with "worst cost-of-living crisis in a generation", he insisted, terming Starmer's comments as diversionary tactics, taking his former party away from the goal of defeating the Conservatives. Also read: Labour Party plans to abolish UK's House of Lords, says leader Keir Starmer On Wednesday, Starmer had also tweeted about changes in the party under his leadership. "The Labour Party has changed from a party that looked inwards to a party that meets the public gaze. From a party of dogma to a party of patriotism. With my leadership, there will be zero tolerance of antisemitism, of racism, of discrimination of any kind. (sic)," read the post, which also had a video. Speculation, however, is rife that Corbyn may seek a Labour Party nomination from his constituency. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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After 66 years of marriage, when an 83-year-old woman in the United Kingdom and her daughters got nothing in her husband's will when he died, she took up the matter legally. A court in London has now ruled in her favour, granting her a share of an estate worth more than £1 million (around $1.2 million).&nbsp;

Karnail Singh, as per reports, died in 2021 and left everything to his two sons because he "wished to leave his estate solely down the male line”, the family division of the high court in London was told. Harbans Kaur, his wife, and their four daughters were cut out in the will that was written in 2005. Kaur was married since 1955. The family owns a clothing business, and an estate valued at £1.9 million (approx. $2.23 million), according to Kaur. Her son, however, said the estate was worth £1.2 million ($1.4 million).&nbsp;

Justice Peel, who heard the matter, was quoted as saying in a report <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/law/2023/feb/15/widow-left-out-of-husbands-will-after-66-year-marriage-wins-half-of-1m-estate">by The Guardian</a>: "It seems to me that this is the clearest possible case entitling me to conclude that reasonable provision has not been made for the claimant." The wife was left "next to nothing," the judge further noted, stressing, "it is hard to see how any other conclusion can be reached". Kaur made a "full and equal contribution" during the marriage of 66 &nbsp;years, he said.

The London court has ruled that she should get 50 per cent of the net value of the estate. Post the decision, Kaur's lawyer emphasised that the ruling "should be a warning", adding that "spouses can't be simply cut out of wills".

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After 66 years of marriage, when an 83-year-old woman in the United Kingdom and her daughters got nothing in her husband's will when he died, she took up the matter legally. A court in London has now ruled in her favour, granting her a share of an estate worth more than £1 million (around $1.2 million). Karnail Singh, as per reports, died in 2021 and left everything to his two sons because he "wished to leave his estate solely down the male line”, the family division of the high court in London was told. Harbans Kaur, his wife, and their four daughters were cut out in the will that was written in 2005. Kaur was married since 1955. The family owns a clothing business, and an estate valued at £1.9 million (approx. $2.23 million), according to Kaur. Her son, however, said the estate was worth £1.2 million ($1.4 million). Justice Peel, who heard the matter, was quoted as saying in a report by The Guardian: "It seems to me that this is the clearest possible case entitling me to conclude that reasonable provision has not been made for the claimant." The wife was left "next to nothing," the judge further noted, stressing, "it is hard to see how any other conclusion can be reached". Kaur made a "full and equal contribution" during the marriage of 66 years, he said. The London court has ruled that she should get 50 per cent of the net value of the estate. Post the decision, Kaur's lawyer emphasised that the ruling "should be a warning", adding that "spouses can't be simply cut out of wills". WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Millions of people in the United Kingdom will be offered discounts on bills by the National Grid if they cut back their electricity usage for one hour on Monday (January 23) evening.&nbsp;

Reduction in power usage has been asked to prevent blackouts on one of the coldest days of the year. Besides, concerns were also raised over warnings that the energy supplies will be "tighter" in the coming days than usual.&nbsp;

A new scheme, called the Demand Flexibility Service (DFS), has been activated by the National Grid, which is a British multinational electricity and gas utility company. The scheme turned out to be one of the strategies to help prevent prolonged power cuts during the winter season.&nbsp;

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As per the DFS scheme, the customers will get incentives if they agree to use less power on Monday amid cold weather across the nation. The scheme would run from 5pm to 6pm (local time). The energy saving scheme has been trialled but not run in a live situation before.&nbsp;

The announcement caused panic among residents but the National Grid clarified that this doesn't mean electricity supplies were at risk and it also advised people not to worry.&nbsp;

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In recent days, below-freezing temperatures have been recorded in different parts of the UK. Earlier in December, the National Grid said that over a million British households had signed up for the scheme.&nbsp;

News agency Reuters mentioned in its reports that the National Grid had asked for three coal-powered generators to be warmed up in case they are needed amid freezing conditions.&nbsp;

Craig Dyke, Head of National Control at National Grid ESO, told BBC Radio on Monday that the measures were announced to "ensure that everyone gets the electricity they need". Dyke added that 26 suppliers had signed up for the scheme.&nbsp;

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Millions of people in the United Kingdom will be offered discounts on bills by the National Grid if they cut back their electricity usage for one hour on Monday (January 23) evening.

Millions of people in the United Kingdom will be offered discounts on bills by the National Grid if they cut back their electricity usage for one hour on Monday (January 23) evening. Reduction in power usage has been asked to prevent blackouts on one of the coldest days of the year. Besides, concerns were also raised over warnings that the energy supplies will be "tighter" in the coming days than usual. A new scheme, called the Demand Flexibility Service (DFS), has been activated by the National Grid, which is a British multinational electricity and gas utility company. The scheme turned out to be one of the strategies to help prevent prolonged power cuts during the winter season. ALSO READ | Prince Andrew's photo with abuse accuser is 'fake', claims Ghislaine Maxwell As per the DFS scheme, the customers will get incentives if they agree to use less power on Monday amid cold weather across the nation. The scheme would run from 5pm to 6pm (local time). The energy saving scheme has been trialled but not run in a live situation before. The announcement caused panic among residents but the National Grid clarified that this doesn't mean electricity supplies were at risk and it also advised people not to worry. WATCH | UK PM Rishi Sunak fined for not wearing seat belt in moving car; local police confirms offence × ALSO READ | King Charles III's 3-day coronation plan includes processions, lunches and Windsor concert In recent days, below-freezing temperatures have been recorded in different parts of the UK. Earlier in December, the National Grid said that over a million British households had signed up for the scheme. News agency Reuters mentioned in its reports that the National Grid had asked for three coal-powered generators to be warmed up in case they are needed amid freezing conditions. Craig Dyke, Head of National Control at National Grid ESO, told BBC Radio on Monday that the measures were announced to "ensure that everyone gets the electricity they need". Dyke added that 26 suppliers had signed up for the scheme. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

UK: National Grid offers to pay customers if they use less power to prevent blackouts amid cold snap

In the UK nurses are set to begin round two of their strike. The nurses across England will go on a two-day strike starting today. The health services are expected to be hit across hospitals and community health centers.

UK: Thousands of patients to be hit by disruptions as nurses begin two-day strike

Thousands of National Health Service nurses and ambulance workers went on strike over pay. The UK Cabinet seems to be at war internally over the health budget.

Nurses and ambulance workers strike in UK over pay hike

An expert has predicted that within five years, rare diseases in children would be much easier to spot.&nbsp;Professor Matt Brown, the Chief Scientific Officer at Genomics England has predicted that very soon parents will be able to have it checked if their baby is at a higher risk of illnesses. He said that for this, parents could have their children’s genetic code read by the NHS.

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Currently, each year, about 3,000 children in Britain are born with rare conditions and on average it takes up to five years, countless tests and visits to doctors for them to get a diagnosis. The delays can cause irreparable damage, which, thanks to this genome, sequencing could be avoided.

Last month, Genomic England and NHS announced the ‘Newborn Genomes Programme’. The pilot scheme which was announced last month will sequence the genomes of 100,000 babies over the next two years.&nbsp;

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As per the vision document, if the £105 million ($128.2 million) pilot is successful, it will be added to the NHS routine care. However, Brown remarked that the programme would never be compulsory and people will have to consent to have their baby’s genome sequenced by NHS.

Currently, whole genome sequencing (WGS) as per Daily Mail costs the NHS £800 ($978) to £1,000 ($1,223) every time, however with the programme it would cost around £150 ($183).

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An expert has predicted that within five years, rare diseases in children would be much easier to spot. Professor Matt Brown, the Chief Scientific Officer at Genomics England has predicted that very soon parents will be able to have it checked if their baby is at a higher risk of illnesses.

An expert has predicted that within five years, rare diseases in children would be much easier to spot. Professor Matt Brown, the Chief Scientific Officer at Genomics England has predicted that very soon parents will be able to have it checked if their baby is at a higher risk of illnesses. He said that for this, parents could have their children’s genetic code read by the NHS. Also read | Dread health hazards of sitting all day, take a five-minute walk every half an hour Currently, each year, about 3,000 children in Britain are born with rare conditions and on average it takes up to five years, countless tests and visits to doctors for them to get a diagnosis. The delays can cause irreparable damage, which, thanks to this genome, sequencing could be avoided. Last month, Genomic England and NHS announced the ‘Newborn Genomes Programme’. The pilot scheme which was announced last month will sequence the genomes of 100,000 babies over the next two years. Also read | Hormone replacement therapy may help reduce risk of Alzheimer’s disease in women: Study As per the vision document, if the £105 million ($128.2 million) pilot is successful, it will be added to the NHS routine care. However, Brown remarked that the programme would never be compulsory and people will have to consent to have their baby’s genome sequenced by NHS. Currently, whole genome sequencing (WGS) as per Daily Mail costs the NHS £800 ($978) to £1,000 ($1,223) every time, however with the programme it would cost around £150 ($183). (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

UK's NHS and Genomics England to use genome sequencing to identify rare diseases in babies

The UK government is set to introduce legislation in Parliament that would require key public servants to ensure minimum safety levels during industrial action by workers. The talks between government ministers and trade unions also fail to avert fiber plant strikes.

New law to control strike introduced in UK Parliament

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is in the dock amid a public health crisis as series of strikes by industry workers and huge shortcomings in the National Health Service (NHS).

'Wealthy' UK Prime Minister accused of being 'Disconnected' from masses

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