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• Mum's agony as 3 kids die in fire she lit to keep family warm during power cut

  23-02-2021 12:54 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Jackie Pham Nguyen and her three children, Colette, five, Edison, eight, and Olivia, 11, were caught up in the Texas freeze which saw the state plunged into chaos as power outages affected thousands of homes
  
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• N’Golo Kante reveals why he snubbed Thomas Tuchel and PSG transfer

  03-03-2021 09:15 via metro.co.uk
  
  Thomas Tuchel revealed he ‘fought’ to sign N’Golo Kante for PSG (Picture: Getty)The thought of signing for Paris Saint-Germain and teaming up with Thomas Tuchel never crossed N’Golo Kante’s mind, so contended was he with life at Chelsea, the France international has revealed.
  After succeeding Frank Lampard in the Stamford Bridge hotseat, Tuchel made a point of stressing his delight at finally getting to work with a player he had admired from afar, one he had ‘
  
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• Thick fog engulfs parts of UK as temperatures to plummet to -10°C

  03-03-2021 09:06 via metro.co.uk
  
  People exercise in the fog on Parliament Hill in north London (Picture: Hollie Adams/Getty)The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning as heavy flog blankets London and the south.A yellow alert covering the capital and across eastern, southeastern and southwestern parts of the country remains in place until 10am.Motorists are warned to take extra care on the roads as visibility may be affected.The fog could cause slower journey times with delays to buses and trains, and even cancellations
  
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• Homeware gift ideas mum will love to receive for Mother’s Day

  03-03-2021 09:04 via metro.co.uk
  
  Brighten up her home (Picture: Metro.co.uk)They say home is where mum is, so it makes sense to give her a Mother’s Day present that she can use around the house.And after the year we’ve all had, we reckon mum deserves an extra special treat.Whether she likes chocolates and flowers or she’s more of a pink gin and quirky cushion kind of lady, there will be something on this list guaranteed to wow her on March 14.
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• Ioan Gruffudd’s wife Alice Evans claims she ‘didn’t know actor had filed for divorce’ after 13-year marriage

  03-03-2021 09:03 via metro.co.uk
  
  Ioan Gruffudd’s wife Alice Evans claims she didn’t know he was filing for divorce (Picture: Getty)Ioan Gruffudd’s estranged wife Alice Evans has claimed she didn’t know he was ‘filing for divorce’.The Liar actor, 47, is thought to have filed documents at the Los Angeles Superior Court to formally end their 13-year marriage, according to The Blast who obtained the papers.However, his former partner appeared to suggest that she found out through the media, shari
  
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• Oti Mabuse on mental health after Strictly Come Dancing: ‘You go from seeing people to point blank nothing’

  03-03-2021 09:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Oti Mabuse won Strictly Come Dancing’s glitterball trophy for a second time with Bill Bailey (Picture: PA)Oti Mabuse admits it was hard adjusting to the buzz of Strictly Come Dancing disappearing after the series finale and going straight into another lockdown. The professional dancer won the last series of the BBC One competition with Bill Bailey taking the glitterball trophy in December. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Oti formed a bubble with Bailey and her Strictly co-stars
  
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• Emmerdale spoilers: 38 new images reveal miscarriage trauma, Harriet’s murder secret exposed, and drugs terror

  03-03-2021 09:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  It’s all kicking off in Emmerdale next week (Picture: ITV)There is panic aplenty in Emmerdale next week, as several of the soap’s residents find themselves in serious situations.
  Gabby Thomas (Rosie Bentham) feels dizzy and suffers a nasty fall. She cries out for Jamie Tate (Alexander Lincoln), but little does she know that he’s watching her from afar, as she clutches her stomach, before passing out.Will Gabby be okay? What’s more, will the baby?Meanwhile, the day Harriet
  
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• Stephen Hendry assesses World Snooker Championship chances after first match in nine years

  03-03-2021 08:56 via metro.co.uk
  
  Stephen Hendry looked good on his return to snooker (Picture: WST)Stephen Hendry feels his game is not good enough right now to come through qualifying for the World Snooker Championship, but believes it could well be by the time the event rolls around next month.The 52-year-old played his first professional game for nearly nine years on Tuesday night as he made his long-awaited return from retirement.The seven-time world champion was beaten 4-1 in the opening round of the Gibraltar Open by Matt
  
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• Hope for HIV cure raised after ‘elite controllers’ found in Congo

  03-03-2021 08:56 via metro.co.uk
  
  A researcher conducting lab work after the discovery of a large group of people with naturally-controlled HIV (Credits: PA)A large group of people who have naturally-controlled HIV without the need for drugs has been discovered in the Democratic Republic of Congo.This discovery has led to fresh hopes of eventually finding a cure for the deadly condition, scientists have said.While ‘elite controllers’ of HIV have been found across the globe before, experts believe this is one of the l
  
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• BREAKING NEWS: Covid-19 test centre is hit by explosion in Dutch town that has seen surge in cases

  03-03-2021 08:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Windows were broken after the blast in the town of Bovenkarspel on Wednesday morning.
  
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• What Christian Porter remembers about school debating trip

  03-03-2021 08:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Attorney-general Christian Porter has denied raping a teenage girl in 1988 but shared some details about the debating trip on which the alleged incident in Sydney's Kings Cross happened. 
  
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• Nicola Sturgeon on the brink: Two witnesses BACK Alex Salmond's version of events

  03-03-2021 08:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Nicola Sturgeon's future as First Minister is hanging in the balance today over extraordinary claims she has broken strict rules and lied to parliament.
  
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• Easy last-minute World Book Day costume ideas

  03-03-2021 08:50 via metro.co.uk
  
  Looking for some last-minute ideas? You’ve come to the right place. (Picture: Getty)Tomorrow is World Book Day 2021 – a wonderful celebration of the written word and a chance to encourage children to develop their passion for reading.Each year, book tokens are sent out so children can redeem them for a selection of free, exclusive books.Not only that, children (and adults) are encouraged to dress up as some of their favourite characters.This year, with home schooling continuing until
  
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• Piers Morgan slates Emily Ratajkowski’s nude baby bump snaps: ‘I’m done with naked pregnant celebrities’

  03-03-2021 08:49 via metro.co.uk
  
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  Piers Morgan has declared he’s ‘done seeing naked, pregnant celebrities’ and claims women are doing it ‘just for clicks’ after seeing Emily Ratajkowski’s naked bump pics.
  The Good Morning Britain host was back on a rant this morning, noting Emily’s latest Instagram naked photos of her baby bump progress.
  While Susanna Reid looked on the photo fav
  
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• Piers Morgan slams Emily Ratajkowski’s naked baby bump snaps: ‘I’m done with naked pregnant celebrities’

  03-03-2021 08:49 via metro.co.uk
  
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  Piers Morgan has declared he’s ‘done seeing naked, pregnant celebrities’ and claims women are doing it ‘just for clicks’ after seeing Emily Ratajkowski’s naked bump pics.
  The Good Morning Britain host was back on a rant this morning, noting Emily’s latest Instagram naked photos of her baby bump progress.
  While Susanna Reid looked on the photo fav
  
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• Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall claim they were ‘forced’ to cast a white actor in Coming To America

  03-03-2021 08:49 via metro.co.uk
  
  Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall say they were ‘forced’ to include a white character in Coming To America.The original 1988 comedy followed Eddie’s African prince Akeem who travels to New York to find a wife.Actor Louie Anderson starred as Maurice in the film, but apparently only after film bosses resisted the idea of an all Black cast.Eddie’s co-star Arsenio Hall told Jimmy Kimmel Live!: ‘I love Louie but I think we were forced to put Louie in it. We were forced to pu
  
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• Ronny Jackson 'said female staffer had "great t**s", and drank alcohol while White House physician'

  03-03-2021 08:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The ex-White House physician allegedly made 'sexual and denigrating' comments about a female colleague on a trip to Asia back in April 2014, according to thePentagon's IG's report.
  
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• Hopes for summer in Spain as ‘green corridor’ planned for UK visitors

  03-03-2021 08:47 via metro.co.uk
  
  The country says the plans could come if there is no EU agreement on coronavirus vaccine passports (Picture: Getty Images)Spain could create a ‘green corridor’ for vaccinated British tourists to be able to visit in the summer.The country’s tourism minister, Fernando Valdés, says the plans could come if there is no EU agreement on coronavirus vaccine passports.‘Right now we have discussions with our colleagues in the UK,’ he told Bloomberg TV. &lsquo
  
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• Gym boss ordered to stop Zoom exercise classes despite being only one on site

  03-03-2021 08:46 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Nick Wardle, 39, was the only person present when an official from Charnwood Borough Council turned up at his premises in Loughborough to investigate after a member of the public complained
  
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• This week’s best fitness and wellbeing products to help overhaul your routine

  03-03-2021 08:39 via metro.co.uk
  
  Ready for something new? (Metro.co.uk)Spring is a time of fresh beginnings, and it’s a perfect opportunity to throw your tired old routine out the window and focus on something new.Whether it’s embracing healthy eating, practising soothing self-care, or putting an extra pep in your step with funky new workout gear, why not give something a little different a go?
  We’ve rounded up some of our favourite products to help you get started.
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• Every change in today's Budget so far as furlough is extended to September

  03-03-2021 08:39 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Chancellor Rishi Sunak's Budget at 12.30pm features everything from the minimum wage, fuel duty and Universal Credit to furlough and self-employment support. Here's every confirmed, rumoured and rejected change so far
  
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• Businesses booming in lockdown after changing what they did to survive

  03-03-2021 08:35 via mirror.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: From festivals to baby lullabies, from cider to hand sanitiser and from showbiz to jigsaws, we speak to five everyday entrepreneurs to find how they performed a lockdown turnaround
  
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• Dynasty star Geoffrey Scott dies aged 79 from Parkinson’s disease

  03-03-2021 08:34 via metro.co.uk
  
  Geoffrey Scott died the day after his 79th birthday (Picture: Walt Disney Television via Getty Images Photo Archives/Walt Disney Television via Getty Images)Dynasty actor Geoffrey Scott has died aged 79.The TV star’s death has been attributed to his battle with Parkinson’s disease.Scott’s wife Cheri Catherine Scott told the Hollywood Reporter that her husband died in Broomfield, Colorado, on February 23, the day after his 79th birthday.Scott was best known for playing tennis pr
  
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• Rupert Everett ‘felt no guilt having an affair with Paula Yates while she was with Bob Geldof’

  03-03-2021 08:19 via metro.co.uk
  
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  Rupert Everett has admitted he felt ‘no guilt’ in conducting a six-year affair with Paula Yates during her marriage to Bob Geldof. The actor is the latest star to join the Piers Morgan’s Life Stories hot seat, and in this Thursday’s episode he speaks out about his unlikely six-year affair with TV presenter Paula. Paula was with Bob Geldof for 20 years, g
  
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• Biden's aides were furious that Cuomo made a self-serving video for the 2020 DNC, new book says

  03-03-2021 08:17 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Joe Biden's team was left fuming in August after Andrew Cuomo recorded a 'tribute to himself' for the DNC, a new book has claimed, as the New York governor's popularity plummets.
  
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• Why buddying up is the key to a successful workout

  03-03-2021 08:14 via metro.co.uk
  
  Why go alone? (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto)Catching up with your BFF is fun, bonding time with your baby releases feel-good endorphins and walking the dog promotes a sense of calm.
  So it makes sense to buddy up in order to give your workout a lift and boost your motivation.Buddying up is nothing new — and even with social distancing still in place, partners, housemates and the other half of your social bubble will be allowed to join you in your workout.
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• NHS staff and care workers could be forced to have Covid jab under new plans

  03-03-2021 08:11 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Officials are said to be looking at whether staff who decline a jab could be compelled by law, but the debate has already thrown up both legal and moral issues - with it also unclear what would happen to continued refusers
  
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• Isle of Man goes into 21-day 'circuit-breaker' lockdown due to rise in Covid cases

  03-03-2021 08:09 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  There have been 60 new cases in the last fortnight linked to a ferry worker who caught the virus in the UK. The island's hospitality and non-essential retail businesses will close for 21 days
  
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• Ford SUV was transporting '25 illegal immigrants' when it crashed into a gravel truck, killing 13

  03-03-2021 08:09 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Mexican consulate has confirmed that at least ten Mexican nationals died in a crash in California on Tuesday morning including the 22-year-old man driving an SUV packed with 25 'illegal immigrants'.
  
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• Mother, 32, arrested caught video leaving her four-year-old girl all alone' on Bronx street

  03-03-2021 08:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The mother of four-year-old Sidaya who was abandoned on a Bronx street has been arrested. Sadeekah Abdul Salaam, 32, had left the little girl and went to stay the night in a homeless shelter.
  
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