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• Mr Wokeford: Labour activists revolt over Tory MP Christian Wakeford joining their ranks

  19-01-2022 23:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A close ally of the PM said last night that Mr Johnson was 'delighted' about Mr Wakeford's move as it has given the party a common enemy, while a senior Tory MP said it had 'united' the backbenches.
  
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• Prince Andrew’s ex was used as ‘bait’ for girls by Ghislaine Maxwell

  19-01-2022 23:53 via metro.co.uk
  
  Lady Victoria Hervey (left) described Ghislaine Maxwell as a ‘victim’ and ‘accomplice’ of Jeffrey Epstein (Picture: ITV)Prince Andrew’s ex girlfriend has claimed she was ‘used as bait’ by Ghislaine Maxwell to ‘find however many girls were needed’ to entertain Jeffrey Epstein’s friends.Lady Victoria Hervey described Maxwell – who was recently found guilty of procuring teenage girls for convicted paedophile Epstein to abuse –
  
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• David Davis warns Tories can expect 'year of agony' if party doesn't swiftly oust Boris Johnson

  19-01-2022 23:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The senior Conservative told the Prime Minister to 'in the name of God, go' in the Commons on Wednesday shortly after one of the newest Tory MPs defected to Labour.
  
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• Thomas Frank calls Manchester United ‘unbelievably lucky’ after Brentford defeat

  19-01-2022 23:50 via metro.co.uk
  
  Thomas Frank says Brentford ‘destroyed’ Manchester United in the first half (Getty)Thomas Frank branded Manchester United ‘unbelievably lucky’ following Brentford’s 3-1 defeat on Wednesday evening.Brentford were unable to capitalise during a brilliant first-half display in which several saves from David De Gea kept United in the game.United improved after half time and Anthony Elanga’s second senior goal gave Ralf Rangnick’s side the lead in the 55th min
  
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• Mum's warning over son's rare Covid condition which 'nobody is taking seriously'

  19-01-2022 23:49 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Dawn Kafi, from Old Swan, Liverpool, said her son Malisse has been unwell for four months since testing positive for Covid and is unable to eat proper foods after developing parosmia
  
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• IVF to resume in Victoria in MAJOR backflip by Dan Andrews' govt

  19-01-2022 23:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Acting Health Minister James Merlino has announced some services will restart from Thursday, with hospitals scaling up their operations to enable procedures to resume from 11.59pm on Tuesday.
  
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• Coronavirus Australia: Covid deaths and hospitalisation drop in NSW as cases surge in Victoria

  19-01-2022 23:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  NSW has recorded a drop in Covid-19 cases and hospitalisations as Victoria reported a spike in cases with 21,966 new infections.
  
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• Biden claims five GOP senators told him they'd vote alongside Democrats but fear Trump

  19-01-2022 23:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Joe Biden claimed five Republican senators have told him they'd vote alongside Democrats on various bills, but expressedfear Donald Trump would unleash a primary challenger.
  
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• How Boris and his whips bought beleaguered PM more time in the face of Pork Pie plot

  19-01-2022 23:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Excitable members of the so-called 'Pork Pie Plot' of rebel Red Wall MPs had briefed journalists that the PM would be facing a vote of no confidence by early afternoon - and 5pm at the latest.
  
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• Texas father, 65, charged with murder for 'shooting and killing son, 27, after an argument'

  19-01-2022 23:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  John Ieans was charged with murder in the death of his 27-year-old son Andrew. A witness said the father shot his son after an argument.
  
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• Christian Porter ordered to pay eyewatering sum to friend of accuser Jo Dyer

  19-01-2022 23:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Former Attorney-General Christian Porter and his barrister Sue Chrysanthou have been ordered to pay $430,200 to cover the legal costs of Jo Dyer, a friend of the woman who accused Mr Porter of rape.
  
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• Anthony Elanga sends message to Ralf Rangnick after scoring in Man Utd win at Brentford: ‘I appreciate the boss so much’

  19-01-2022 23:42 via metro.co.uk
  
  Anthony Elanga impressed for Manchester United at Brentford on Wednesday night (Picture: Getty Images)Anthony Elanga has hailed Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick after he scored the opener in a 3-0 win over Brentford in the Premier League on Wednesday night.The 19-year-old made just his second Premier League start of the season and he paid back Rangnick for his faith in him, breaking the deadlock in the second half after a miserable opening period from the Red Devils.It was a turgid start
  
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• Dominic Perrottet warns 'very different' start to school year how they'll reopen amid Omicron wave 

  19-01-2022 23:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has warned the start to the new school year will look 'very different' as parents prepare to send their children back amid the latest Covid wave.
  
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• Partner's heartbreak as man, 73, dies as vehicle falls in river in bridge collapse

  19-01-2022 23:39 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Brian Harwood, from Cumbria, died following the incident on a farm in the Moor Lane area of Roeburndale, Lancashire, on Tuesday
  
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• Biden says it would be a 'disaster' for Russia if Putin invades Ukraine

  19-01-2022 23:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  President Joe Biden said his guess is that Russia will 'move in' when asked if Vladimir Putin would invade Ukraine, saying he was 'very concerned' about the situation there.
  
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• Two US marines are killed and two are critically injured

  19-01-2022 23:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  At least two Marines have been killed and two others have been critically injured after a military truck crashed in North Carolina on Wednesday
  
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• ‘Fit and healthy’ boy, 7, died after suffering heart attack at school

  19-01-2022 23:35 via metro.co.uk
  
  Patryk Milner loved sports and was fit and healthy before his death (Picture: Cheshire Live/MEN Media)A schoolboy collapsed in his classroom having suffered a cardiac arrest despite being ‘fit and healthy’, an inquest has heard.
  Patryk Milner, 7, was just finishing his first lesson of the day on September 20, 2020 when he slumped over at his desk in front of his teacher and other pupils.
  Staff at Offley Primary Academy in Sandbank, Cheshire, carried out CPR and ambulance crews then t
  
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• Unvaccinated mum woke up from Covid coma without realising she'd given birth

  19-01-2022 23:34 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Jo Udeze, 39, was wary of getting her Covid jab while pregnant but was struck down by the virus at 30 weeks - before being placed in an induced coma in Walsall
  
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• It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia star Glenn Howerton recalls terrifying paranormal vision: ‘The scariest thing I’ve ever experienced’

  19-01-2022 23:30 via metro.co.uk
  
  Always Sunny star Glenn Howerton has recalled the ‘scariest’ experience of his life (Picure: Getty Images)It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia star Glenn Howerton has recalled the most frightening moment of his life.The actor, 45, has spoken out about a ‘terrifying’ experience he had some years ago – and is still not quite sure what to make of it.Glenn, along with Always Sunny co-stars Charlie Day and Rob McElhenney, were discussing spiritual visions and the para
  
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• Boris Johnson clinging to power amid anxious wait to see if vote triggered to oust him

  19-01-2022 23:30 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Boris Johnson faces a wait to see if enough Tory MPs demand a no-confidence vote in his premiership. During Prime Minister's Question, David Davis called for the PM to resign
  
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• Prime Minister's daughter Romy had Covid 'quite badly' but is 'on the mend', source says

  19-01-2022 23:28 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Downing Street announced last week that a member of his family had tested positive for the virus. It did not state who the relative was but it is understood to be his daughter Romy.
  
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• Coronavirus Australia: Covid deaths and hospitalisation drop as NSW records 30,825 new cases

  19-01-2022 23:23 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  NSW has recorded a drop in Covid-19 cases and hospitalisations as the virus claimed another 25 lives.
  
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• Boeing shares tank by 3.5 percent after 5G fiasco temporarily grounds some of its 777 and 787 fleets

  19-01-2022 23:22 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Shares in the aircraft manufacturer fell from $225 to $214 throughout the day, wiping $5billion from the company's valuation.
  
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• Marvel and Disney ‘deeply saddened’ by death of Moon Knight star Gaspard Ulliel aged 37

  19-01-2022 23:21 via metro.co.uk
  
  The actor died at the age of 37 (Picture: Eric Gaillard/Reuters)Marvel and Disney have released a statement regarding the death of French actor Gaspard Ulliel, saying they are ‘deeply saddened’ by the loss of the Moon Knight star.On Wednesday, it was announced that Ulliel had died at the age of 37 following a skiing accident.The actor, who achieved recognition for his performances in productions including A Very Long Engagement and Hannibal Rising, as well as the Bleu de Chanel adver
  
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• Army will build camps to house 30,000 migrants while MoD could stop releasing daily crossing figures

  19-01-2022 23:16 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Plans are being drawn up for soldiers to construct temporary housing for Channel migrants on Ministry of Defence land across the UK. The project is likely to cost tens of millions of pounds.
  
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• Wakefield fire: 80 firefighters battle huge blaze with residential houses nearby

  19-01-2022 23:08 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Eighty firefighters are at the scene in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, with reports of explosions being heard as a warehouse has been gutted by the flames
  
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• Newcastle consider move for Mario Balotelli, confirms his current club’s president

  19-01-2022 23:06 via metro.co.uk
  
  Mario Balotelli is currently playing in Turkey with Adana Demirspor (Picture: Getty Images)Newcastle United are considering a move for former Manchester City and Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli, confirms Adana Demirspor president Murat Sancak.The 31-year-old moved to the Turkish side in the summer and has been in fine form, scoring eight goals in 20 games since arriving at the team managed by fellow Italian Vincenzo Montella.The Magpies are looking at the Italy international as a possible targ
  
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• Britain could send MORE weapons to Ukraine as Defence Secretary Ben Wallace pledges support

  19-01-2022 23:02 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Britain may add to the 2,000 anti-tank missile launchers sent to Ukraine this week to try and thwart any Russian invasion, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said last night.
  
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• NYPD cops hunt thug who shoved 81-year-old man walking his dog to the ground in NYC on Christmas 

  19-01-2022 23:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The older man was simply taking his dog out for a walk in Yorkville on Manhattan's Upper East Side when a man, wearing jeans and a gray zip-up jacket, shoved him to the ground on Christmas.
  
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• Radar clue in hunt for body of mother kidnapped in 1969

  19-01-2022 23:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Muriel McKay's killer, Nizamodeen Hosein, revealed last month the location on a farm where he buried a woman who died in a bungled kidnapping more than 50 years ago.
  
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• Emmerdale spoilers: Mack cheats on Charity with Dawn?

  19-01-2022 23:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Mack’s jealousy is growing (Picture: ITV)Mackenzie Boyd (Lawrence Robb) is starting to show signs of jealousy in Emmerdale, but will it lead to him cheating on Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins) with Dawn Taylor (Olivia Bromley)?As Charity enjoys talking to Vanessa (Michelle Hardwick) during a playdate with Moses and Johnny, she fails to notice Ryan’s (James Moore) incoming calls.Ryan continues to try but ultimately fails to get hold of Charity to tell her his news – his adoptive mot
  
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• EastEnders spoilers: Kheerat steps in to help Chelsea take down killer Gray

  19-01-2022 23:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Wanting to help (Picture: BBC)Kheerat Panesar (Jaz Deol) is a man on a mission in EastEnders – he’s vowed to see evil Gray Atkins (Toby-Alexander Smith) thrown into prison and he’s willing to do whatever it takes to make that happen.Kheerat, of course, was in love with Gray’s late wife Chantelle. Over Christmas, Whitney (Shona McGarty) discovered Gray’s long history of abuse of Chantelle when she read Chantelle’s posts on a domestic abuse forum.When she shared
  
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• Horror as baby's lifeless body found wrapped in plastic and stuffed in a freezer near the NSW border

  19-01-2022 22:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  NSW Police have found the body of a missing child  wrapped in plastic and stuffed in a freezer on the NSW, Victoria border.
  
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• Brianna Kupfer's alleged killer is 'ARRESTED'

  19-01-2022 22:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Pasadena police have arrested a man in connection with the fatal stabbing of a UCLA stabbing last week, according to reports.
  
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• Pictured: Man, 73, killed when bridge collapsed during a £900-a-head pheasant shoot

  19-01-2022 22:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Brian Harwood, of Penrith, Cumbria died after a Polaris Ranger vehicle pulling a trailer fell into a river when the wooden bridge, supported by scaffolding, collapsed in Lancashire.
  
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• Katie Price's ex-husband Kieran Hayler will be quizzed over three rape allegations

  19-01-2022 22:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The former stripper denies what he describes as 'false allegations' and insists he will cooperate with police inquiries to clear his name.
  
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• Cristiano Ronaldo throws strop after being subbed in Manchester United’s win over Brentford

  19-01-2022 22:54 via metro.co.uk
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo was furious after being substituted against Brentford (BT Sport)Cristiano Ronaldo made his feelings clear after he was substituted during Manchester United’s Premier League clash with Brentford on Wednesday evening.The 36-year-old made his return from a hip injury which has kept him out of United’s last two fixtures.Ronaldo failed to find the net during his return but he provided an excellent chested pass in the build up to Bruno Fernandes’ goal which doubled
  
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• Rikki Neave's 'killer' talked about child murder days before kid's naked body found

  19-01-2022 22:51 via mirror.co.uk
  
  James Watson, who is now 40 years old, denies murdering Rikki Neave in woods in 1994. The child's naked body was found near Peterborough, Cambs, posed in a 'star shape'
  
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• California sheriff's office releases body-worn camera footage showing people hiding from a gunman

  19-01-2022 22:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Frantic calls to the Ventura County Sheriff's Office on November 7, 2018 reveal how some patrons at the Borderline Bar and Grill hid from gunman Ian David Long, 28, left, as others fled.
  
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• Biden defends first year of presidency in press conference

  19-01-2022 22:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  President Joe Biden began his press conference, his first in 78 days, with a strong defense of his first year in office where he admitted he should have had more COVID tests and blamed inflation on Fed.
  
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• Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet ‘grew apart’ as split after 16 years ‘didn’t happen overnight’

  19-01-2022 22:41 via metro.co.uk
  
  The couple began dating in 2005 (Picture: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet are said to have ‘grown apart’ before announcing their split after 16 years together, with a source claiming that their separation ‘didn’t happen overnight’.Earlier this month, it was announced that the couple had made the decision to end their marriage after five years, having wed in 2017.An announcement shared on the Game of Thrones actor’s Instagram page &nda
  
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• Charlise Mutten: Allison Langdon fights back tears watching vigil while Today co-host lost for words

  19-01-2022 22:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Channel Nine reporter Jessica Millward recalled the heartbreaking scenes of a community vigil in Tweed Heads, leaving Today shows hosts lost for words
  
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• Real Housewives of Orange County’s Shannon Beador admits she wanted to laugh in Heather Dubrow’s face over ‘scripted threats’

  19-01-2022 22:30 via metro.co.uk
  
  Heather Dubrow has caused a huge stir since her return to the Real Housewives of Orange County cast for season 16, which has rubbed some of her co-stars, and viewers watching from home, the wrong way.Within the very first few episodes, the RHOC housewife reignited a feud with pal Shannon Beador after the latter shared her confusion regarding newcomer Nicole James to castmates Emily Simpson and Gina Kirschenheiter, which occurred off camera.It later emerged that the newbie had previously filed a
  
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• 'The game is up for Boris Johnson after Christian Wakeford defected to Labour'

  19-01-2022 22:28 via mirror.co.uk
  
  David Davis showed the contempt with which Boris Johnson is now held by comparing him to Neville Chamberlain as he called for his resignation, telling him: 'In the name of God, go'
  
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• Drunk Dukes of Hazzard wannabe ramps his car over a freeway bridge

  19-01-2022 22:21 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  An unidentified Michigan man, 25, launched his car over a bridge that runs over US 131 on January 14, flipping it. He was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
  
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• Two US marines are killed and seven are critically injured

  19-01-2022 22:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  At least two Marines have been killed and seven others have been critically injured after a military truck crashed in North Carolina on Wednesday
  
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• Queen ‘declined to have restrictions relaxed for Philip funeral’ before parties

  19-01-2022 22:20 via metro.co.uk
  
  The Queen sat alone at her husband’s funeral due to the rules in place at the time (Picture: PA)Downing Street offered to temporarily ease restrictions so more people could attend Prince Philip’s funeral but the Queen declined, according to reports.
  The monarch, who ended up sitting alone as she mourned the death of the husband of seven decades, is said to have wanted to set an example.The story has emerged in Private Eye as the fall-out of the many drinks parties held in Downing Str
  
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• Two oral Covid treatments are approved in Australia

  19-01-2022 22:18 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Two pills to help treat Covid infections have been approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration for the first time in Australia.
  
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• Teen convicted of killing Tessa Majors sentenced to 14 years behind bars

  19-01-2022 22:18 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Rashaun Weaver, 16, the third suspect convicted in the 2019 slaying of Barnard College student Tessa Majors was sentenced to 14 years behind bars on Wednesday.
  
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• Joe Biden defends his first year in office, says his job fighting Covid is ‘not finished yet’

  19-01-2022 22:15 via metro.co.uk
  
  President Joe Biden speaks during a news conference in the East Room of the White House on the 365th day of his presidency (Picture: AP)Joe Biden addressed an anxiety-ridden America on the 365th day of his presidency, highlighting all that’s been accomplished in a year, while also pleading for patience following recent setbacks to his agenda.‘For all this progress, I know there’s a lot of frustration and fatigue in the country,’ Biden said from the East Room of the White
  
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