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• Richmond Park by-election was an unnecessary contest held to serve the vanity of Zac Goldsmith

  02-12-2016 23:58 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Labour should also be concerned about the result. There is a growing danger the party could find itself squeezed by the Lib Dems in pro-Remain areas and by UKIP in pro-Leave ones
  
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• Revealed: the new face of Neil Prakash, Australia's most wanted Isis member

  02-12-2016 23:58 via theguardian.com
  
  Exclusive: new details and photographs emerge of the accused terrorist captured by security services in Turkey The first photographs have emerged of Australian senior Isis member, Neil Prakash, following his capture and imprisonment in Turkey.The photographs obtained by the Guardian show the accused terrorist with a face that has thinned noticeably since he appeared more than six months ago in publicity material as one of the extremist group’s chief recruiters. Continue reading...
  
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• Dad and son cling to life after savage thugs burst into their home and stab them in blood-soaked daylight raid

  02-12-2016 23:56 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Brutes pushed past Dennis McCowan's terrified wife and launched the frenzied attack on the two men
  
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• Policeman is sacked after wearing false military medals and inventing forces career

  02-12-2016 23:52 via mirror.co.uk
  
  PC Simon Edwards wore bogus medals while collecting a commendation award from his Chief Constable and lied about serving in Macedonia, Northern Ireland, Iraq and Afghanistan
  
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• Network Rail could lose control over Britain’s train tracks in biggest shake up of the railways for decades

  02-12-2016 23:49 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Chris Grayling, the transport secretary, will say he wants the state-owned Network Rail to share responsibility for running the tracks with private train operators
  
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• Westworld-style 'technosex' robots 'could allow couples to enjoy kinky sex without cheating'

  02-12-2016 23:43 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Writer and sex counsellor Ian Kerner said th sex bots would allow sex-hungry partners to act out fantasies without the other getting jealous
  
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• Teen jailed after his 'lethal weapon pit bull left woman scared for life' in horror attack

  02-12-2016 23:36 via mirror.co.uk
  
  WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGES Josh Miller had been warned pitbull terrier Nala was dangerous and should be destroyed days before it attacked Elaine McAllister
  
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• Bravery can protect football's kids from this shocking abuse, says Alan Shearer

  02-12-2016 23:33 via mirror.co.uk
  
  England legend says he has been shocked and deeply saddened to hear of the abuse that colleagues and former team-mates suffered
  
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• Wife of football sex abuse victim Gary Johnson pays tribute to his bravery in exposing Chelsea "hush money" deal

  02-12-2016 23:30 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Maryce Johnson, 60, said her husband had been battling demons since the club’s chief scout Eddie Heath preyed on him from the age of 13 during the 1970s
  
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• Liverpool eager to sell Mamadou Sakho in January transfer window

  02-12-2016 23:30 via theguardian.com
  
  • Jürgen Klopp confirms France defender is not part of first-team squad
  • Liverpool manager says he has no intention of letting Sturridge leaveLiverpool will intensify efforts to sell Mamadou Sakho in January after Jürgen Klopp confirmed the France international is not considered part of his first team squad.The Liverpool manager insists he has no intention of selling Daniel Sturridge or any member of the first team squad when the transfer window opens in January. He was
  
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• Chelsea prepare to call in the cops over football's child sex abuse scandal

  02-12-2016 23:30 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Bosses are preparing to speak to police after the Mirror revealed former youth team player Gary Johnson was abused by 1970s club scout Eddie Heath
  
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• Pilot suffers HEART ATTACK moments before take-off from UK airport forcing frantic passenger to help resuscitate him

  02-12-2016 23:16 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The KLM passenger plane was about to take-off from Glasgow Airport on a journey to Amsterdam when the captain fell unwell
  
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• Tiger Woods rolls back the years with seven-under-par second round

  02-12-2016 23:08 via theguardian.com
  
  • Woods hits bogey-free round of 65 in the Hero World Challenge
  • Fourteen-times major champion is now ranked 898th in the worldTiger Woods delivered a hugely encouraging second-round performance at the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas as his comeback continued on Friday.Returning after two back operations to play competitive golf for the first time since August 2015, the 14-times major winner had a mixed first day, making a superb start before some slip-ups forced him to settle for
  
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• CCTV captures terrifying moment woman begs for life as gunman yells he's going to shoot her during raid

  02-12-2016 22:52 via mirror.co.uk
  
  WARNING DISTRESSING FOOTAGE The petrified woman cowers in terror as she’s told to lie on the ground by Michael Harkins
  
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• Sobbing mum jailed after toddler son found near death from drinking her methadone and ingesting cocaine

  02-12-2016 22:47 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The toddler, who had recently been taken off the “at risk” register by social services, was blue and close to cardiac arrest, a court heard
  
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• Joe McKnight: suspect who killed ex-NFL player released without charge

  02-12-2016 22:44 via theguardian.com
  
  McKnight, who played for the Jets and Chiefs, shot dead on Thursday
  Ronald Gasser, 54, released without charge by New Orleans police‘This hurt to the heart. I can’t stop crying,’ says Antonio CromartieThe man who shot and killed former NFL running back Joe McKnight in New Orleans on Thursday fired three rounds from inside his vehicle in what police said “represented the culmination of a road rage incident”.McKnight, a college standout at USC who played with the Jets
  
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• Hospital apologises to elderly patient left covered in human waste after sewage pipe exploded

  02-12-2016 22:30 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The man was left 'very distressed and in shock' after being woken up when the over-head pipe burst, showering him with feces
  
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• Chilling CCTV shows hammer killer on way to murder two people and dog - and then calmly walk away with bloodied hammer in bag

  02-12-2016 22:10 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Footage also shows the savage attacker calmly walking away from the property with the bloodied murder weapon stuffed into a bag
  
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• Mother stabbed 24 times when pregnant demands justice for baby daughter after attack left them fighting for life

  02-12-2016 22:08 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority has refused to recognise the nine-month-old infant, who was stabbed while in the womb, as a victim of crime
  
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• Martin Rowson on the Richmond Park byelection – cartoon

  02-12-2016 22:04 via theguardian.com
  
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• Traffic warden caught on CCTV swapping parking sign before issuing ticket

  02-12-2016 22:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Shocking footage was used in a tribunal this week to overturn a council’s punishment of innocent motorist Joseph Hayat
  
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• Gunman 'on loose' in Paris after police respond to robbery

  02-12-2016 22:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Hostages released after operation on Boulevard Masséna to stop reported hold-up at travel agent’s officeA gunman is thought to be on the loose in Paris after police raided the travel agent’s office he was believed to be trying to rob. They released six hostages - but found no one else inside.The city’s police force said it carried out the operation on the Boulevard Masséna, in the south-east of the city, at about 6.30pm on Friday. Continue reading...
  
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• Daily Mirror readers' gift for gran who was burgled days after being diagnosed with inoperable cancer

  02-12-2016 22:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The OAP had saved for months to buy presents for her grand-children and great-grandchildren
  
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• Facebook plans to invest $20m in affordable housing projects

  02-12-2016 21:49 via theguardian.com
  
  The tech company, long criticized displacing low-income residents in Silicon Valley, will partner with advocacy groups to amid massive campus expansionFacebook has agreed to invest $20m in affordable housing initiatives after facing intense criticism for failing to help low-income residents in Silicon Valley where the technology boom has exacerbated displacement and gentrification.The corporation, which is pushing forward with a massive campus expansion in northern California, announced on Frida
  
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• EuroMillions results: Winning numbers for tonight's £24m jackpot on Friday, December 2

  02-12-2016 21:33 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Tonight's jackpot could make you a very rich person - but have you got a winning ticket?
  
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• 'Model mum' had sex with schoolboy in car then threatened him when he wanted to end relationship

  02-12-2016 21:31 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Rachel Marshall showered the teen with gifts and falsely claimed she was carrying his baby when he tried to end their trysts
  
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• British paedophile on the run in Spain caught by police in Benidorm

  02-12-2016 21:31 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The man had been sentenced to life imprisonment in the UK when he fled to Spain, but was caught within 24 hours of a European Arrest Warrant being released
  
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• Man who bludgeoned ex to death then raped her 'as she lay dying or was already dead' jailed

  02-12-2016 21:30 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Anthony Showers was locked up for life for beating to death his defenceless ex Jade Hales, her disabled mum and their pet dog with a hammer
  
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• The 10 best festive table decorations – in pictures

  02-12-2016 21:17 via theguardian.com
  
  Spread a little comfort and joy with our pick of the Christmas table decorations Continue reading...
  
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• Shocking footage shows moment pensioner suffered devastating injuries by driver distracted by phone

  02-12-2016 21:12 via mirror.co.uk
  
  WARNING DISTRESSING FOOTAGE: Arthur Bamsey, 82, was sent flying into the air by Ryan Niner's car - and remains in hospital 11 months later
  
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• Jeremy Corbyn calls on socialists to unite against far-right threat sweeping Europe

  02-12-2016 21:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  In a speech in Prague, Czech Republic, tomorrow the Labour leader will say populist "siren voices" offer the wrong solutions to the problems facing working people
  
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• Is this sexiest mannequin challenge yet? Cheeky clip captures couple romping and twerking partygoers at 'house party'

  02-12-2016 20:59 via mirror.co.uk
  
  WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT Other partygoers were caught showering, busting out their best gym moves and drinking booze in the footage
  
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• Italy facing political storm as PM who threatened to quit if he lost referendum could be set to lose

  02-12-2016 20:54 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi has called a public vote on his plan to modernise the country's political system
  
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• Edward Heath child abuse investigation 'not a witch-hunt'

  02-12-2016 20:52 via theguardian.com
  
  Wiltshire chief constable says significant number of people have disclosed claims of historical abuse against ex-prime minister
  The chief constable of the force investigating claims that Sir Edward Heath sexually abused children has vowed not to buckle under “unacceptable” media pressure, insisting the investigation into the late prime minister is not a “fishing trip” or a “witch-hunt”.A “significant number of individuals have disclosed allegations of ab
  
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• Dozens of ISIS terrorists 'are in Europe ready to attack' and could target Britain with car bombs

  02-12-2016 20:48 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Europol warned fresh attacks using new tactics, such as car bombs, extortion and kidnappings, were likely
  
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• Push for hard Brexit led to Richmond Park win, says new Lib Dem MP

  02-12-2016 20:42 via theguardian.com
  
  Sarah Olney says 21.5% swing in byelection was secured because Tory remain voters felt PM was only focusing on leave campTheresa May’s decision to pursue a hard Brexit is driving Conservative-supporting remainers to desert the party, the Liberal Democrats’ newest MP said in the aftermath of her sensational win in the Richmond Park byelection.In an interview with the Guardian, Sarah Olney said her victory over Zac Goldsmith on a 21.5% swing was secured thanks to voters who felt the pr
  
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• Sex monster who abused schoolgirl owned sickening ‘paedophile manual’ telling him how to assault kids

  02-12-2016 20:40 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Daniel O’Neill was found with indecent images of children, as well as a booklet that gave advice and guidance on committing the depraved acts
  
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• New blow for Hinkley Point contractor EDF after French safety checks

  02-12-2016 20:37 via theguardian.com
  
  Safety issues force many reactors offline with warnings of power cuts across France, higher energy prices and a rise in emissionsThe company building the UK’s first new nuclear power station for decades is facing questions over the health of its fleet of French nuclear plants after an investigation which has left the country with the lowest level of nuclear power for 10 years and the prospect of power cuts during a cold snap. Thirteen of Électricité de France’s (EDF) 58
  
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• The Gambia’s President Jammeh concedes defeat in election

  02-12-2016 20:27 via theguardian.com
  
  Incoming president, Adama Barrow, says Jammeh called him offering his congratulations after shock resultThe Gambia’s autocratic president, Yahya Jammeh, who once claimed a “billion-year” mandate to rule, has conceded defeat after a shock election loss to a real-estate developer who once worked as a security guard in London. Related: 'Fear has faded': Gambian election could finally end dictator's grip on powerContinue reading...
  
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• Jesus Christ's tomb opened for first time in 500 years to reveal miraculous discovery inside

  02-12-2016 20:27 via mirror.co.uk
  
  For decades debate has raged over whether the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem really is the site of the most famous miracle of all
  
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• Young guns and old hands in frame to replace Nico Rosberg at Mercedes

  02-12-2016 20:26 via theguardian.com
  
  Sebastian Vettel, Fernando Alonso and Max Verstappen headline possibilities to partner Lewis Hamilton after world champion’s shock retirementThe most exciting driver in Formula One and almost certainly a future world champion. But he is under contract at Red Bull and Christian Horner would be incredibly unlikely to let him go. That, however, has not stopped the 19-year-old from mischievously tweeting a screengrab of his phone screen which showed, in what is presumably mock-up, the Mercedes
  
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• Alcohol-related crime, lost output and ill health costs UK £52bn a year

  02-12-2016 20:23 via theguardian.com
  
  Treasury urged to set minimum pricing to reduce alcohol-related harm as research finds cost to taxpayer is twice old estimateDoctors are urging Philip Hammond to raise the price of alcohol to tackle the “scourge” of drink-related harm after it emerged that crime, ill health and lost productivity cost up to £52bn a year, far more than previously thought.They want the chancellor to increase the price of cheap, potent drinks such as high-strength white cider, which are mainly cons
  
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• Adele tickets appear online for £9,000 despite singer's efforts to stop touts

  02-12-2016 20:22 via theguardian.com
  
  Music industry figures raise concerns that proposals to clamp down on industrial-scale touting are inadequateHundreds of tickets to see Adele in concert next summer have appeared on resale websites for up to £9,000, despite a concerted effort by the singer to battle touts.Tickets for the upcoming dates at Wembley stadium appeared at huge mark-ups as experts warned that plans to clamp down on industrial-scale touting, by outlawing the “bot” software used to harvest tickets, will
  
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• Child abuse revelations show the ugliest truth behind the beautiful game

  02-12-2016 20:12 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Clubs believed their own reputation was far more precious than telling the police about criminal acts against children in their care
  
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• Lawyer urges football clubs not to impose 'gagging clauses' on victims

  02-12-2016 20:11 via theguardian.com
  
  A lawyer representing former Chelsea player Gary Johnson has urged clubs to be more open about sexual assault in footballThe lawyer for Gary Johnson, the former Chelsea footballer who was paid £50,000 to settle his claim for serious sexual abuse by the club’s chief scout in the 1970s, and required to keep the settlement secret, has urged other clubs to be more open and not impose “gagging clauses” on victims.Related: Police 'opted against action' over ex-Chelsea player's
  
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• Necklace nearly sold for £15 at car boot fetches £125,000 at auction

  02-12-2016 20:02 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The lucky owner runs a house clearance firm and found the item among the contents of an empty property he had been tasked to clear
  
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• Iceland's Pirate party invited to form government

  02-12-2016 20:02 via theguardian.com
  
  Anti-establishment group receives mandate for power-sharing pact after talks to build five-party coalition fail Iceland’s president has invited the anti-establishment Pirate party to form a government, after the right- and leftwing parties failed in their bids.
  Guðni Jóhannesson made the announcement on Friday after meeting with the head of the Pirate’s parliamentary group, Birgitta Jónsdóttir. Continue reading...
  
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• The years of calm are over. In Donald Trump we’ll have a child at the White House | Dave Eggers

  02-12-2016 20:01 via theguardian.com
  
  President Obama’s term passed without a whiff of scandal. But with Trump we face an era of lawsuits, feuds, threats, denials and insultsIt seemed too soon, and the metaphor was too crude. In the third week of November, less than two weeks after the election, they were already erecting some new structure across the street from the White House. They had fenced off most of Pennsylvania Avenue. Visitors wanting to take pictures of the White House were impeded by a giant cage, in which the stru
  
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• The Guardian view on Richmond Park: slowly does it | Editorial

  02-12-2016 20:01 via theguardian.com
  
  The byelection was an epic victory for the Lib Dems, but it does not mean a halt to BrexitThe Liberal Democrat victory in Richmond Park was a triumph for Sarah Olney, her campaign team, and the strategy of the leader, Tim Farron, who declared in his conference speech in September that the party could win as the voice of the 48%. It is also a compelling example of what can be achieved if pro-European Tories, Labour, Greens and Lib Dems work together. And while Ms Olney’s defeated rival
  
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• The Guardian view on European politics: Italy’s turn on the brink | Editorial

  02-12-2016 20:00 via theguardian.com
  
  France and Austria may be shifting to the right in presidential elections, but the referendum in Italy is the immediate challenge for Italy and the eurozoneThe surprise would have been if François Hollande had decided to run for a second term in 2017. Even so, the socialist president of France’s announcement on Thursday that he will not run again in the spring is another milestone in Europe’s political crisis. This weekend, attention will shift to Italy, which holds its much-a
  
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