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• Australian new car sales increase for the first time since early 2018

  03-12-2020 03:21 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  New car sales have increased for the first time since early 2018 as bans on overseas holidays caused a surge in SUV sales. The number of Toyota Prados leaving showrooms has doubled.
  
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• Woman, 35, gives birth to 21-year-old stepson's baby after divorcing his dad

  16-01-2021 19:13 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Marina Balmasheva, a popular weightloss blogger in Russia, helped raise Vladimir Shavyrin since he was seven years old. The pair say they fell in love when he came back from university
  
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• Britain 'one little mistake away' from war with Russia warns ex-Royal Navy chief

  16-01-2021 19:13 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Admiral Lord West says Russian leader Vladimir Putin wants 'to show he is a great player on the world stage' and has warned that a mistake could get out of hand very quickly
  
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• Torchwood’s Ianto Jones responds to Russell T Davies’ comments on only gay actors playing gay characters

  16-01-2021 19:11 via metro.co.uk
  
  Gareth David-Lloyd played Ianto Jones in Russell T Davies’ Doctor Who spin-off Torchwood (Picture: Getty)Torchwood star Gareth David-Lloyd has responded to It’s A Sin creator Russell T Davies’ explanation that he chose to cast gay actors in the new series to ensure they would deliver an ‘authentic’ portrayal of the characters.Earlier this week, Russell conducted an interview with Radio Times where he stressed his view on the importance of casting gay actors in gay r
  
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• Brooklyn Beckham blasted for using private jet months after climate change rant

  16-01-2021 19:05 via mirror.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: Brooklyn Beckham joined his family on a private jet to Miami on Christmas Day just months after preaching about climate change in a video last September
  
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• Facebook blocks creation of new events near the White House or Capitol until after Inauguration Day

  16-01-2021 19:04 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The social media giant made the announcement Friday and said it would also be blocking people from creating new events at the locations until after the January 20 inauguration.
  
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• 'Beast who killed our daughter and grankids does not deserve to be set free'

  16-01-2021 19:01 via mirror.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: Heartbroken gran Carol Quinn issues a heartfelt plea as triple murderer Phillip Austin is up for parole after serving just 20 years in jail for the sickening slaughter of his entire family in Northampton
  
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• The Masked Singer UK: From Badger to Dragon, most difficult costumes to wear revealed

  16-01-2021 19:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Singing in a huge, hot costume is no easy feat (Picture: ITV)The celebrities competing on The Masked Singer UK definitely have their work cut out for them.Not only do they have to impress a panel of judges, a studio audience and millions watching at home with their vocal talents, but they also have to contend with performing while wearing extraordinary, eccentric and extremely physically-demanding costumes on stage.For us watching from home, we can only imagine how difficult it must be to smash
  
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• Savvy mum hasn't bought any new clothes for 10 years - borrowing what she needs

  16-01-2021 18:44 via mirror.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: Anna Kilpatrick has saved £10,000 after shunning buying new clothes for a decade - opting to borrow and buy second hand if she has to
  
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• Minnesota Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns is COVID positive after losing 7 family members to virus 

  16-01-2021 18:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  On Friday, Minnesota Timberwolves player Karl-Anthony Towns, 25, revealed in a note posted to social media that he has tested positive for COVID-19 and will be going into isolation.
  
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• National Rifle Association files for bankruptcy as part of restructuring plan

  16-01-2021 18:41 via metro.co.uk
  
  The NRA is the US’s most politically influential gun-rights group (Picture: AP)The National Rifle Association (NRA) has filed for bankruptcy – but says it is part of a restructuring plan rather than financial problems. The US’s most politically influential gun-rights group plans to move to Texas from New York where it was originally established.The organisation said in a statement: ‘The move will enable long-term, sustainable growth and ensure the NRA’s continu
  
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• Man shares 'perfect' method for eating pancakes - but some don't have 'patience'

  16-01-2021 18:37 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A man has gone viral on social media after his friend shared his very precise method for eating pancakes, with some praising him and others thinking it was a waste of time
  
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• Royal Family 'never thanked' Meghan Markle properly for her 'gift,' author says

  16-01-2021 18:32 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Duchess of Sussex's "inspirational" speeches went overlooked by members of the royal family before her and Prince Harry announced their withdrawal from the Firm, a royal author has said
  
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• Cannibalism fetishes explained

  16-01-2021 18:21 via metro.co.uk
  
  Cannibalism fetishes typically have a sadistic nature(Picture: Getty Images/Image Source)Warning: This article contains details that some people may find disturbing.Cannibalism, for most of us, is considered the stuff of horror films.Recently, however, cannibalism as a sexual fetish has hit the headlines due to allegations made against actor Armie Hammer.Messages, allegedly sent by Hammer to a sexual partner, read: ‘I am 100% a cannibal. I want to eat you.’Another message claimed to
  
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• Lincoln Project co-founder John Weaver admits sending 'inappropriate messages' to men

  16-01-2021 18:19 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The letter from John Weaver, obtained by Axios , comes as several men have come forward this week sharing DMs the political adviser allegedly sent them.
  
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• Hero blown up in Afghanistan dies years later as 'body couldn't take more pain'

  16-01-2021 18:10 via mirror.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: Mum of Corporal Davey Timmins says the army gave her son 'no help whatsoever' after he was medically discharged after he had lost an eye, suffered brain damage and PTSD after being blown up in Afghanistan
  
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• Heartbroken girl, 8, texts grandad 'please come back' after he dies from Covid

  16-01-2021 18:10 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Neil Robinson was a fit and healthy 62-year-old, so his family expected him to get better when he contracted Covid-19 during the country's first lockdown
  
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• Girl's heartbreaking texts to her grandad who died from Covid aged just 62

  16-01-2021 18:10 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Neil Robinson was a fit and healthy 62-year-old, so his family expected him to get better when he contracted Covid-19 during the country's first lockdown
  
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• TikTokker shows how to make insanely crispy spiced roast potatoes

  16-01-2021 18:09 via metro.co.uk
  
  Yum (Picture: @scheckeats)Want to elevate your cookery game?This recipe for roast potatoes, which has racked up millions of likes across several TikTok videos, could be just the thing,
  The recipe’s creator, Jeremy Scheck, has posted a few iterations of the popular recipe, but they all come to the same thing – exceedingly delicious looking roasties.To make them, you cut your potatoes without peeling them. Jeremy says he prefers Yukon Gold or red potatoes.In one of the videos, Jeremy s
  
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• Traveller fined £1,000 for breaching self-isolation rules by visiting sister

  16-01-2021 18:07 via metro.co.uk
  
  A man has been fined £1,000 at Birmingham Magistrates’ Court for failing to self-isolate after arriving in England from Somalia (Picture REX)A man has been fined £1,000 for failing to self-isolate after arriving in the UK from Somalia.Basuir Fidin, 34, was convicted of breaking Covid health regulations at Birmingham Magistrates’ Court on Thursday.
  The court heard he flouted Covid regulations by visiting his sister’s home in Birmingham on September 23 when he should
  
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• Labour warns Sunak the poorest 'will be devastated' if he fails to extend £20-a-week benefit boost

  16-01-2021 18:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Rishi Sunak wants to avoid making the Universal Credit increase a permanent feature of future budgets and thinks he could half the cost if he dishes out a one-off check.
  
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• Brits scramble to get home before every single travel corridor is axed

  16-01-2021 18:01 via metro.co.uk
  
  People arriving at Heathrow Airport today after Boris Johnson announced new rules for travellers (Pictures: EPA)Travellers have been seen pouring back into Heathrow Airport today after Boris Johnson announced all new arrivals will have to quarantine from Monday. The Prime Minister has scrapped the ‘travel corridors’ scheme due to the threat of new strains of Covid coming in from abroad.His announcement seemingly triggered a rush of people aiming to make it back home before being
  
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• Mesut Ozil confirms Arsenal exit with message to Fenerbahce

  16-01-2021 17:59 via metro.co.uk
  
  Mesut Ozil is set to leave Arsenal to join Fenerbahce (Getty)Mesut Ozil has appeared to confirm his Arsenal exit with a message to Fenerbahce on Twitter.It’s understood that the 32-year-old has now reached an agreement with Arsenal to end his £350,000-a-week contract this month, which paves the way for his switch to Fenerbahce.Ozil had initially intended to see out the remainder of his deal which expires at the end of the season, but the midfielder is keen to reignite his career havi
  
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• 'I'm sick of bare-faced, moronic mask dodgers forcing staff into confrontations'

  16-01-2021 17:59 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Our columnist is sick to death of arrogant anti-maskers - but the thing she hates the most is seeing hardworking staff members forced to step in to protect the rest of us
  
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• Doctors and nurses fears they could be prosecuted for switching off Covid patients' life support

  16-01-2021 17:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Medical groups have written to Health Secretary Matt Hancock asking for new legislation protecting them from investigations should they need to withdraw life support to treat other patients.
  
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• John Barnes names the only two teams in Premier League title race ahead of Liverpool vs Manchester United

  16-01-2021 17:53 via metro.co.uk
  
  Barnes doesn’t think United will win the title (Picture: Corbis via Gettty)John Barnes has ruled Manchester United out of the title race despite heading into their Premier League meeting with Liverpool on top of the table.
  Barnes, the former Liverpool winger, does not view United as serious threats to take the title away from Merseyside this season.
  Rather, he views Manchester City as the main contenders for Premier League glory, along with Jurgen Klopp’s side.‘Liverpool are no
  
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• Godzilla vs Kong release date moved up two months as other movies face delays

  16-01-2021 17:53 via metro.co.uk
  
  Godzilla vs Kong will be released sooner than expected (Picture: LA Pictures1)The release date for Godzilla vs Kong has been moved up to March instead of May, as other movies face major delays.The flick will now be released on March 26 instead of May 21, according to Deadline.As part of Warner Bros’ 2021 slate, it’s set to be released simultaneously into theatres and on HBO Max – and we’re so ready.The upcoming monster movie will see Godzilla and Kong collide in a ‘
  
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• Martin Keown explains why Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ‘probably’ needs to drop Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani for Liverpool clash

  16-01-2021 17:52 via metro.co.uk
  
  Martin Keown reckons Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could drop Edinson Cavani (Picture: BBC)Martin Keown believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ‘probably’ needs to drop Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani for this weekend’s clash with Premier League title rivals Liverpool.Uruguay legend Cavani has scored four goals in 15 appearances for United since joining the club as a free agent last summer.The 33-year-old started Tuesday’s 1-0 victory over Burnley – which saw Manchester Unite
  
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• 'Dead man walking' out to crush mob takes on 325 gangsters in mafia mega trial

  16-01-2021 17:51 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Lawyer Nicola Gratteri is one of the most endangered men in the world as trial into murder, extortion, money-laundering and drug trafficking begins in a huge purpose-built courtroom
  
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• Kimberly Wyatt claims acne ‘almost cost her place’ in the Pussycat Dolls: ‘The pressure to get rid of it was intense’

  16-01-2021 17:50 via metro.co.uk
  
  Kimberly Wyatt says there was intense pressure on her appearance while in the Pussycat Dolls (Picture: Backgrid/Getty Images)Kimberly Wyatt has revealed that her cystic acne almost got her kicked out of the Pussycat Dolls after she was put under ‘intense’ pressure to get rid of it. The 38-year-old dancer revealed that she struggled with her skin and the added stress of worrying about it only made the problem worse. She told New! Magazine she felt pressure about her appearan
  
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