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• Toddler in hospital after falling from block of flats

  27-07-2020 23:58
  
  A toddler has been taken to hospital after falling from a block of flats in east London.The Metropolitan Police said they were called to East India Dock Road in Poplar shortly after 6.50pm on Monday to reports that a child had "fallen from height".Police, London Ambulance Service (LAS) and an air ambulance attended the scene, and the child was taken to hospital.> 1/2 - Police called at 18:54hrs to East India Dock Road PoplarE14 to reports of a child fallen from height from a residential build
  
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• Hall of Fame American football player says people who kneel during anthem should leave USA

  27-07-2020 23:57
  
  NFL hall of famer Mike Ditka has said that players who kneel during the US national anthem as a protest against police brutality should “get the hell out of the country”.Ditka, who won the Super Bowl three times during his American football playing career is now the commissioner of women’s competition, the Extreme Football League.
  
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• Cyberstalker gets 4 years in prison for 'war' on woman

  27-07-2020 23:55
  
  Less than two months after their office romance ended, Ahmad Kazzelbach began tampering with the email and social media accounts of the Baltimore woman who broke up with him.Kazzelbach, 27, of Pasadena, Maryland, was sentenced on Monday to four years in prison for his online harassment of the woman, who is identified by her initials “J.K.” in court records.U.S. District Judge James Bredar said Kazzelbach repeatedly lied to police and court officials to essentially “wage war&rdq
  
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• Iran simulates terrifying war with US navy vessel in Strait of Hormuz – new images

  27-07-2020 23:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  IRAN has fired a warning to Washington by simulating war games with a US vessel in the contested Strait of Hormuz, new terrifying satellite images have revealed.
  
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• Trump news: President gets defensive over plummeting polls as Pence, Pelosi, Biden and others pay respects to John Lewis

  27-07-2020 23:50 via independent.co.uk
  
  Former vice president leading in battleground states as White House faces new Covid-19 outbreak
  
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• Defiant former Navy Seal speaks out in new Lincoln Project attack ad: 'Trump is not conservative'

  27-07-2020 23:46 via independent.co.uk
  
  'Protecting our freedom and the rules of the game is a fundamentally conservative act'
  
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• Trump lawyers in new bid to block subpoena for tax records

  27-07-2020 23:44
  
  Lawyers filed a rewritten lawsuit in Manhattan federal court.
  
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• China closes US consulate in Chengdu – video report

  27-07-2020 23:34
  
  The US consulate general in Chengdu was closed on Monday as Chinese authorities entered through the front entrance to take over the premises. China ordered the closure in response to Washington's order for the Chinese consulate in Houston to be shut. Flag lowered at US consulate in Chengdu as China takes controlContinue reading...
  
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• Are pet chickens the next big quarantine trend?

  27-07-2020 23:34
  
  Story and video from Inside EditionIt's the latest and perhaps unlikeliest Covid-19 trend-raising chickens. Tara Cook-Litman is a mum of three from Connecticut in the US, and she bought 13 chickens when the state went into lockdown."It raised the question for me how I was going to feed my family," Cook-Litman told Inside Edition. "And I have gardens, but didn't have a way to give my family eggs, and I couldn't go to the supermarket. So this really showed me how important it is to become even mor
  
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• Trump lawyers renew legal assault on tax records subpoena

  27-07-2020 23:30
  
  President Donald Trump’s lawyers filed fresh arguments Monday to try to block a criminal subpoena for his tax records, calling it a harassment of the president.Lawyers filed a rewritten lawsuit in Manhattan federal court to challenge the subpoena by Manhattan's state prosecutor on grounds they believe conform with how the U.S. Supreme Court said the subpoena can be contested.The high court ruled earlier this month that a Manhattan prosecutor could subpoena tax records from Trump’s ac
  
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• White Sox manager Renteria not with team, pending tests

  27-07-2020 23:26
  
  Chicago White Sox manager Rick Renteria woke up Monday with “a slight cough and nasal congestion” and will be kept away from the team pending the results of medical tests.Bench coach Joe McEwing will manage the White Sox in their series opener against the Cleveland Indians and until the team learns more about Renteria's condition.General manager Rick Hahn released a statement saying Renteria had the symptoms and was taken to a Cleveland hospital for evaluation and tests.
  
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• Trump wears mask, voices hope on coronavirus vaccine in North Carolina

  27-07-2020 23:24
  
  President Donald Trump wore a mask and talked up the possibility of a coronavirus vaccine by the end of the year on Monday as he looked to show voters in the battleground state of North Carolina that he is responding to the pandemic.Trump, whose job approval ratings have dropped as many Americans believe he has handled the virus badly, sought for the second week to look in command after setting aside his hands-off approach.The Republican president spoke during a visit to a Fujifilm plant in Morr
  
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• US won’t expel migrant children detained in Texas hotel

  27-07-2020 23:19
  
  The Trump administration has agreed not to expel a group of immigrant children it detained in a Texas hotel under an emergency declaration citing the coronavirus and will instead allow them to seek to remain in the U.S., the administration said Monday.The move comes days after The Associated Press first reported on the U.S. government's secretive practice of detaining unaccompanied children in hotels before rapidly deporting them during the virus pandemic.Government data obtained by AP showed th
  
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• Uncle Ben’s rice pouches recalled over concerns product 'may contain glass'

  27-07-2020 23:18
  
  A type of Uncle Ben's ready-to-heat rice pouches are being recalled in the UK due to concerns the product may contain glass.Mars Food UK issued a recall on Monday for its Uncle Ben's Brown Basmati rice pouches.
  
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• Man juggles balls while swimming backwards

  27-07-2020 23:13
  
  As swimming pools and leisure centres slowly begin to reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic, many people are likely to feel happy about going for a dip.But this man appears to have taken his excitement to a whole new level, effortlessly juggling a handful of balls while swimming backwards.See how he does it in the video above.【ギャラリー】Pictures of the week: July 26 - August 110
  
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• Transfer news LIVE: Chelsea's Havertz fee revealed; Man Utd Sancho bid latest, Arsenal Partey offer rejected

  27-07-2020 23:12
  
  Welcome to the Evening Standard's rolling transfer news and rumours live blog as the summer window officially opens today.The summer transfer window is officially open following the completion of the delayed 2019-2020 Premier League season.
  
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• South China Sea crisis: Beijing begins live-fire drills to counter US military presence

  27-07-2020 23:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  THE CRISIS in the South China Sea has escalated after Beijing began live-fire drills to counter the US freedom of navigation operations in the disputed region.
  
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• Put less weight on GCSE results and be more flexible, schools told

  27-07-2020 23:12
  
  Schools have been told to put “less weight” on GCSE results this year when admitting pupils into sixth forms, in the first admission that this summer’s grades may be untrustworthy. Head teachers should offer “greater flexibility” to students who have not got the grades they require to take certain A-levels, according to the exam regulator. If a student has not achieved the GCSE results they need to secure a place at a sixth form, schools could “put slightly le
  
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• Liberty, Nets owner wants WNBA, NBA teams on equal ground

  27-07-2020 23:12
  
  Coming from the business world, Liberty owner Joe Tsai didn't understand why his WNBA franchise didn't have a CEO similar to the team's NBA counterpart the Brooklyn Nets — which Tsai also owns.For Tsai, it was about equality; so he did something about it.Tsai promoted Keia Clarke to the position last week — making her the first CEO in team history.
  
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• Quarantine could be cut to 10 days for holidaymakers returning to UK from Spain

  27-07-2020 23:11
  
  Brits returning from Spain could reportedly see their quarantine time cut to 10 days under new plans to tackle the spread of coronavirus.The Government is looking to announce this week a new policing of testing arrivals from high-risk countries eight days after they land, according to The Telegraph.
  
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• Morning mail: lockdown fear rises, defamation law revamp, 'colour blind' adoption

  27-07-2020 23:04
  
  Morning mail: lockdown fear rises, defamation law revamp, 'colour blind' adoption. Tuesday: Australians fear shutdowns will spread to other states, poll reveals. Plus, growing up in a white family as a person of colour
  
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• Body of Late Congressman John Lewis Driven to US Capitol

  27-07-2020 23:03
  
  A hearse carrying the remains of Georgia congressman John Lewis drove through Washington on July 27, stopping at the city’s Black Lives Matter mural before continuing on to the US Capitol Building.Lewis, a civil rights activist and Democratic congressman, was the first black lawmaker to be given the honor of lying in state in the US Capitol rotunda, reports said. A ceremony was held in the rotunda on Monday, including speeches from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Mitc
  
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• McLaren's Lando Norris pledges to 'do everything I can' in tackling racism

  27-07-2020 23:00
  
  McLaren's Lando Norris pledges to 'do everything I can' in tackling racism
  
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• Anthony review – reimagining a life cut short by hate

  27-07-2020 23:00
  
  Anthony review – reimagining a life cut short by hate. Jimmy McGovern’s drama about Anthony Walker is a beautiful, harrowing look at the life the teenager might have led had he not been murdered in a racist attack
  
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• Wild deer and bunny dubbed 'real-life Bambi and Thumper'

  27-07-2020 22:56
  
  Story and video from SWNSThis is the adorable moment a 'real-life Bambi and Thumper' were spotted hiking through the forest together.Footage shows the wild deer and bunny walking along a forest trail during a summer's evening last month.As the fawn steers off track to sniff the bushes, the black rabbit waits until he can resume walking alongside his friend.The baby deer continues to follow the path at Cowichan Valley, British Columbia, Canada, with his furry friend hopping along beside him, remi
  
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• Coronavirus: Germany plans compulsory testing for travellers from high-risk areas

  27-07-2020 22:56
  
  Germany has revealed plans for compulsory and free coronavirus tests for holidaymakers coming back from high-risk countries during the pandemic.The announcement came on the same day the Angela Merkel’s chief of staff said an increase in infections over recent days had given ”cause for concern”.
  
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• Tenor Andrea Bocelli gives Italy government earful over coronavirus

  27-07-2020 22:54
  
  Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli on Monday issued a scathing criticism of the Italian government's handling of the coronavirus, saying he was humiliated by a recent lockdown, and urged people to disobey rules still in place.A national lockdown began in early March and was eased in stages over three months.
  
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• China plans to build 'advanced amphibious assault ship' amid tensions, claims report

  27-07-2020 22:53 via independent.co.uk
  
  Military developments come amid territorial disputes and increased US presence in region
  
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• China plans to build ‘advanced amphibious assault ship’ amid tensions, claims report

  27-07-2020 22:53
  
  China is planning to build a new advanced amphibious assault ship to help the country’s marines fight on land and at sea amid a number of territorial disputes in the region, according to reports.The ship is thought to be similar in design to the Type 075 landing helicopter dock, which was launched last year, but equipped with an electromagnetic catapult launch system which is currently only found on the most advanced aircraft carriers.
  
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• Donald Trump's lawyers in new bid to block subpoena for tax records

  27-07-2020 22:50
  
  Donald Trump's lawyers have filed fresh arguments to try to block or severely limit a criminal subpoena for his tax records.Lawyers filed a rewritten lawsuit in Manhattan federal court to challenge the subpoena by the state prosecutor, calling it harassment of the president.
  
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• Rep. Clyburn: John Lewis personified the goodness of the American people

  27-07-2020 22:41
  
  House Majority Whip James Clyburn remembers the life and legacy of John Lewis on 'Your World.'
  
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• McConnell speaks on Senate Floor regarding new COVID-19 relief package

  27-07-2020 22:41
  
  Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell details COVID-19 relief package.
  
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• Coronavirus sick pay: Can I claim SSP when I self-isolate after returning from Spain?

  27-07-2020 22:41
  
  All Brits returning from Spain must now quarantine for 14 days after the Government scrapped the country's 'air bridge'.The strict new rule was suddenly re-imposed on Saturday after a rapid increase in coronavirus cases across the top holiday destination.
  
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• New this week: Beyoncé, Alanis Morissette and Emmy noms

  27-07-2020 22:40
  
  — “Black Is King”: Written, directed and executive produced by Beyoncé, the pop star’s “visual album” arrives Friday on Disney+.Given that the last time Beyoncé made something similar she crafted the dazzling film “Lemonade,” “Black Is King” — like most things involving Beyoncé — is a major event.— “Stockton on My Mind”: Mark Levin’s documentary, debuting Tuesday on HBO, charts th
  
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• Boris Johnson pledges cycle lessons for everyone and thousands of miles of new bike lanes

  27-07-2020 22:37
  
  Boris Johnson will promise cycle lessons for all as well as thousands of miles of new bike lanes as the coronavirus crisis continues to drive millions from public transport.GPs will also prescribe cycling as part of the push to get the nation fitter ahead of a possible second wave of the pandemic this winter.
  
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• Wamberal beach erosion: seawall would deliver no net benefit, study finds

  27-07-2020 22:36
  
  Wamberal beach erosion: seawall would deliver no net benefit, study findsReport raises concerns around seawalls’ cost and effectiveness as low pressure system to batter NSW coastline with high tides and huge waves
  
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• And then there were 8: CONCACAF hexagonal becomes octagonal

  27-07-2020 22:34
  
  CONCACAF is changing its World Cup qualifying hexagonal to an octagonal in response to the coronavirus pandemic and delaying the start until next June.The United States, Mexico, Costa Rica, Jamaica and Honduras receive byes directly to the octagonal, the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football announced Monday.The format also provides margin for slip ups, though there were not enough to prevent the U.S. from missing the 2018 World Cup in Russia when it lost to
  
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• McConnell: Republican coronavirus package to address health, economic aid, schools

  27-07-2020 22:33
  
  U.s. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said on Monday Senate Republicans will shortly introduce a new coronavirus relief program to address health, economic assistance and schools. Speaking on the Senate floor, McConnell said the package would include direct payments to Americans of $1200 each, and help for the unemployed.
  
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• US could ‘virtually eliminate’ coronavirus if ‘we decide to’, top Obama administration health official says

  27-07-2020 22:32
  
  A top Obama administration health official has said the United States could “virtually eliminate” the coronavirus “any time we decide to” if the country were to take universal steps in controlling the virus.Andy Slavitt, the former acting administrator of the Centres for Medicare and Medicaid Services under President Barack Obama, shared a 38-tweet thread about what the country could be doing during the pandemic.
  
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• US could 'virtually eliminate' coronavirus if 'we decide to', top Obama administration health official says

  27-07-2020 22:32 via independent.co.uk
  
  'Don't tell me the US can't take action if we want to'
  
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• Jurgen Klopp urges patience as Liverpool face 'tricky' transfer window

  27-07-2020 22:30
  
  Jurgen Klopp has acknowledged that Liverpool are facing a ‘tricky’ transfer window as they continue to count the cost of the coronavirus pandemic.But the Reds manager remains convinced that he will have a squad worthy of defending the Premier League title ready in time for the start of next season.
  
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• Daily bread: climate crisis wreaks havoc with Christian harvest festival

  27-07-2020 22:30
  
  Daily bread: climate crisis wreaks havoc with Christian harvest festivalLammas Day on 1 August, to celebrate wheat harvest, is out of touch with changing weather patterns
  
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• Spanish Prime Minister says UK Government's quarantine decision not justified

  27-07-2020 22:27
  
  Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said the British Government's decision to remove Spain from its safe countries list was not justified.Mr Sanchez said the move to introduce a two week quarantine for people travelling from the country to the UK was unfair.
  
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• 2nd presidential debate host withdraws amid virus outbreak

  27-07-2020 22:26
  
  The University of Notre Dame has become the second university to withdraw as the host of one of this fall's three scheduled presidential debates amid the coronavirus pandemic.The university was set to host the inaugural face-off between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden on Sept. 29.The first debate will now be hosted by Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, the nonpartisan Commission on Presidential Debates announced Monday.
  
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• Gold's luster grows as investors hedge in uncertain times

  27-07-2020 22:24
  
  Wall Street is in the throes of a gold rush, as investors drive the price of the precious metal to new heights.Several factors are pushing gold higher: Investors are anxious about the pandemic's ultimate impact on the economy, worried over resurgent tensions between the U.S. and China, and fearful of runaway inflation as spending to cushion the economic fallout swells the federal budget deficit.Uncertainty over the outcome of the elections in November may also be giving investors reason to hedge
  
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• 'The whole church has got it, just about': Alabama church revival results in dozens of coronavirus cases

  27-07-2020 22:23 via independent.co.uk
  
  Churchgoer tests positive after three fellow workers fall ill from virus
  
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• 'The whole church has got it, just about': Alabama church revival results in dozens of coronavirus cases

  27-07-2020 22:23
  
  More than 40 members of a church in rural Alabama have tested positive for coronavirus after attending a mutli-day revival festival.The revival included a number of religious services which were held over multiple days last week. The pastor of Warrior Creek Missionary Baptist Church, Daryl Ross, said the virus had impacted nearly the totality of his congregation.
  
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• Trump: Tremendous progress being made on COVID-19 vaccine

  27-07-2020 22:22
  
  President Trump delivers remarks while visiting biotech facility developing coronavirus vaccine.
  
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• Fire, anti-Arab graffiti damage West Bank mosque

  27-07-2020 22:17
  
  A mosque in the Israeli-occupied West Bank town of Al-Bireh was damaged by fire and Hebrew-language graffiti, in a pre-dawn attack that Palestinians blamed on Jewish settlers.
  
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• Rangers' Kluber could be done for year with shoulder injury

  27-07-2020 22:16
  
  Two-time AL Cy Young winner Corey Kluber could be done for the season.Team president and general manager Jon Daniels said Monday an MRI revealed a grade 2 tear.“Given the time frame here and the nature of a 60-game schedule and everything that goes with it, the timeline is not on our side,” Daniels said.
  
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