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• BBC’s Sonja McLaughlan reveals online abuse over Owen Farrell interview

  27-02-2021 23:55
  
  Six Nations reporter targeted after Wales v EnglandMcLaughlan: ‘In my car crying ... Hope you’re happy’Sonja McLaughlan, the BBC rugby reporter, was the target of online abuse following the live broadcast of England’s 40-24 Six Nations defeat to Wales in Cardiff. Related: Sheedy holds nerve as Wales make England pay in Six Nations thrillerContinue reading...
  
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• CPAC 2021 – live: Roger Stone dances to pro-Trump rap as Kristi Noem and Mike Pompeo woo party faithful

  27-02-2021 22:56 via independent.co.uk
  
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• CPAC 2021: Kevin McCarthy says he would bet his own home that Republicans take back the House in 2022

  27-02-2021 22:45 via independent.co.uk
  
  McCarthy gives Trump credit for Republican House gains in 2020 as reports say the former president is unhappy with him
  
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• Ethiopia’s war leads to ethnic cleansing in Tigray region, US report says

  27-02-2021 22:36 via independent.co.uk
  
  The report documents how in several towns ethnic Tigrayans had been attacked and had their homes pillaged and burned
  
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• Spain: Violence flares back up at protests for jailed rapper

  27-02-2021 22:20 via independent.co.uk
  
  Protests have again turned violent in Barcelona as supporters of an imprisoned Spanish rap artist returned to the streets after a brief respite
  
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• ‘I’ve had my vaccine - how well will it protect me and for how long?’

  27-02-2021 22:06
  
  The latest answers to the important medical questions about the vaccines and the pandemicCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe prospects of vaccines failing to trigger immune responses are dismissed as remote by scientists. “If a vaccine has not been properly refrigerated that might pose problems but doctors take great care to ensure that doesn’t happen,” said Prof Helen Fletcher at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. “Fra
  
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• Oprah with Meghan and Harry: masterstroke or disaster?

  27-02-2021 22:00
  
  The Sussexes are the latest in a line of celebrities to try to rebuild their image by talking to the chatshow queenYou could have forgiven the British royal family for giving primetime, tell-all interviews a wide berth for the foreseeable. The evisceration of Prince Andrew by the BBC’s Emily Maitlis in 2019 managed to achieve the near-impossible: making the Duke of York appear more dubious and less sympathetic.But if we have learned one thing about the Sussexes, Harry and Meghan, it’
  
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• Armenia's president refuses order to dismiss military chief

  27-02-2021 21:25 via independent.co.uk
  
  Pressure on Armenia's prime minister has intensified after the country’s president rejected his order to dismiss the chief of the military general staff
  
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• DNA on Coke can sheds light on 40-year-old murder

  27-02-2021 21:17 via independent.co.uk
  
  Local police chief says potentially solving case was ‘a little breathtaking’
  
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• Far-right Proud Boys leader condemns Capitol rioters but says he 'won't cry' about politicians

  27-02-2021 21:03 via independent.co.uk
  
  ‘I'm not going to worry about people that their only worry in life is to be re-elected,’ says Enrique Tarrio
  
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• The Trump golden statue everyone is talking about was made in Mexico

  27-02-2021 20:51 via independent.co.uk
  
  Artist succeeded in getting into CPAC without any credentials as tickets were sold out, while pulling along massive statue
  
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• CPAC 2021 – live: Pompeo ‘let’s rip’ saying left will gut military spending trading ‘army green for AOC green’

  27-02-2021 20:27 via independent.co.uk
  
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• Covid-19: Belgium prisoners quarantined after virus outbreak

  27-02-2021 20:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  All inmates at Namur prison have been confined to their cells amid the virus outbreak, officials say.
  
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• Archaeologists uncover ancient ceremonial chariot near Pompeii

  27-02-2021 19:58 via independent.co.uk
  
  Ornate carriage embellished with erotic scenes may have been used for marriage rituals
  
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• Republicans test history in vote against pandemic relief

  27-02-2021 19:49 via independent.co.uk
  
  Every House Republican voted early Saturday against a popular $1.9 trillion pandemic relief package that would send $1,400 checks to most Americans and hundreds of billions more to help open schools, revive struggling businesses and strengthen state and local governments
  
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• Arrests after hundreds take part in anti-lockdown protest in Dublin

  27-02-2021 19:47 via independent.co.uk
  
  Protesters clashed with Irish police as they marched through the city centre
  
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• More than 850 cattle on ship face slaughter amid bluetongue fears

  27-02-2021 19:39 via independent.co.uk
  
  A vets’ report has concluded the animals had suffered from lengthy journey
  
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• CPAC 2021: Richard Grenell teases run for California governor

  27-02-2021 19:37 via independent.co.uk
  
  Grenell will discuss plans with Trump during dinner at Mar-a-Lago, according to report
  
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• Exceptionally low tide leaves Venice canals almost empty

  27-02-2021 19:32 via independent.co.uk
  
  Boats and gondolas beached as water levels plummet
  
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• Ukraine explosion: One killed after oxygen blast in hospital ward treating Covid patients

  27-02-2021 19:31 via independent.co.uk
  
  A flare-up in an oxygen pipe sparked a fatal blaze
  
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• Islamist party supporters march for unity in Tunisia

  27-02-2021 19:17 via independent.co.uk
  
  Thousands of flag-waving marchers have demonstrated in Tunisia’s capital in a show of support for the majority party in parliament
  
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• Myanmar police fire teargas and rubber bullets in violent crackdown on protesters – video

  27-02-2021 18:45
  
  A woman has reportedly been shot and killed as police in Myanmar escalated a violent crackdown on anti-coup protesters, firing teargas and rubber bullets and detaining dozens of people. Protesters who attempted to gather for peaceful rallies on Saturday were met with an aggressive response by security forces in the two biggest cities, Yangon and Mandalay, and in the central town of Monywa, where a woman was shot dead, according to local media reports.Woman reportedly shot dead as Myanm
  
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• Naked man with Bible shot after knocking on Florida residents’ doors

  27-02-2021 18:34 via independent.co.uk
  
  Police said shooting suspect who phoned 911 ‘wanted to surrender himself’
  
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• Biden insists controversial migrant shelter for children won’t stay open long

  27-02-2021 18:24 via independent.co.uk
  
  Border Patrol intercepted more than 2,000 unaccompanied children last week
  
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• Republicans cite ‘public health emergency’ for skipping Covid relief votes while speaking at maskless CPAC

  27-02-2021 17:49 via independent.co.uk
  
  Lawmakers due to attend conservative conference where crowds booed hosts for asking guests to wear masks
  
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• Russians lay flowers to mark opposition leader's killing

  27-02-2021 17:42 via independent.co.uk
  
  Thousands of people streamed to a Moscow bridge overlooking the Kremlin to mark the sixth anniversary of the killing of a top Russian opposition figure
  
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• Pompeii: Archaeologists unveil ceremonial chariot discovery

  27-02-2021 17:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The ornate discovery was used during festivities and parades almost 2,000 years ago, experts say.
  
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• CPAC 2021 – live: Trump Jr pushes big election lie as ex-aide says former president ‘not done with revolution’

  27-02-2021 17:23 via independent.co.uk
  
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• Coronavirus: Biden's $1.9tn Covid relief bill passes House vote

  27-02-2021 17:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The coronavirus aid bill passes despite total Republican opposition, but must now go to the Senate.
  
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• Golden Trump statue turning heads at CPAC was made in … Mexico

  27-02-2021 17:13
  
  Artist Tommy Zegan reveals figure was constructed in country the former president has assailed and demonizedA golden statue of Donald Trump that has caused a stir at the annual US gathering of conservatives was made in Mexico – a country the former president frequently demonized. Related: Mitch McConnell says he'd 'absolutely' support Trump as 2024 nomineeContinue reading...
  
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• Woman dragged along road by car after being robbed

  27-02-2021 17:09 via independent.co.uk
  
  Incident is latest in string of attacks in Oakland’s Chinatown
  
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• CPAC 2021: Marco Rubio speech cancelled at last minute

  27-02-2021 16:58 via independent.co.uk
  
  Senator tweeted that unexpected family issue prevented him from attending
  
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• LeBron vs Zlatan: Who won the politics bout?

  27-02-2021 16:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  "I will never shut up," James tells Ibrahimovic in political activism spat.
  
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• Myanmar coup: UN ambassador fired after anti-army speech

  27-02-2021 16:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The ambassador made an emotional appeal urging countries to help remove the military from power.
  
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• Like father, not like son: Spain’s King Felipe tries to overcome Juan Carlos scandals

  27-02-2021 16:40 via independent.co.uk
  
  Despite question marks over the future of Spain’s monarchy, King Felipe VI appears to be winning over some critics, reports Graham Keeley in Madrid
  
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• Undocumented immigrants should get Covid vaccine without ‘ICE interfering’, Biden says

  27-02-2021 16:37 via independent.co.uk
  
  Biden’s approach shows stark difference to previous administration, which was often criticised for its harsh treatment of immigrants
  
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• Bangladesh under no obligation to accept Rohingya refugees stranded at sea, minister says

  27-02-2021 16:07 via independent.co.uk
  
  Many of the survivors are sick and suffering from extreme dehydration
  
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• Naked man with Bible shot after after knocking on Florida residents’ doors

  27-02-2021 16:04 via independent.co.uk
  
  Police said shooting suspect who phoned 911 ‘wanted to surrender himself’
  
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• Yellen's encore: Lending economic heft to Biden's virus plan

  27-02-2021 15:59 via independent.co.uk
  
  Janet Yellen thought her public service days were behind her after former President Donald Trump declined to offer her a second term as chair of the Federal Reserve in 2018
  
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• What's in an adjective? 'Democrat Party' label on the rise

  27-02-2021 15:55 via independent.co.uk
  
  Amid calls to dial back hyper political partisanship, two letters are among the obstacles standing in the way
  
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• Indian man killed by his own rooster during cockfight

  27-02-2021 15:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The man had tried to stop the bird escaping when he was struck in the groin by a knife on the animal's leg.
  
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• CPAC: Gaetz says media ‘biased’ over Ted Cruz’s Cancun trip and should have focused on ‘caravans’ of migrants instead

  27-02-2021 15:27 via independent.co.uk
  
  Outspoken GOP congressman complains ‘the left and the media’ were less concerned about ‘caravans going through Mexico’ than Texas senator visiting
  
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• CPAC 2021 – live: Rubio speech cancelled at last minute as Trump Jr pushes father’s big election lie

  27-02-2021 15:20 via independent.co.uk
  
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• CPAC 2021 – live: Rubio speech mysteriously cancelled at last minute as Trump Jr pushes father’s election lie

  27-02-2021 14:59 via independent.co.uk
  
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• Gunmen release 27 schoolchildren after abduction in Nigeria

  27-02-2021 14:47 via independent.co.uk
  
  Twenty-seven students, three staff and 12 members of their families were abducted by an armed group
  
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• Truck parked at Capitol on day of riot belongs to husband of GOP congresswoman who quoted Hitler

  27-02-2021 14:08 via independent.co.uk
  
  Mary Miller started her term as an Illinois representative on 3 January 2021
  
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• 'Blame Trump' defense in Capitol riot looks like a long shot

  27-02-2021 14:08 via independent.co.uk
  Some Donald Trump supporters charged with storming the U.S. Capitol are employing a long-shot defense strategy: blaming the former president
  
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• Tiger Woods ‘in good spirits’ after suffering serious injuries in car crash

  27-02-2021 13:40 via independent.co.uk
  
  Golfer cut from car after vehicle collided with tree before toppling over several times
  
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• Covid case puts New Zealand’s largest city Auckland back into lockdown

  27-02-2021 13:34 via independent.co.uk
  
  Health officials could not immediately confirm how 22-year-old man became infected
  
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• Venice: Low tides leave canals dry

  27-02-2021 13:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  In stark contrast to floods in December, some of the city's boats and gondolas are beached.
  
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