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• French giant signs up to help Icelandic volcanoes power UK homes

  26-11-2016 23:44
  Sky News has learnt that Meridiam, a global asset manager helping to fund the expansion of New York's La Guardia Airport, has agreed to write a multimillion pound cheque to finance part of the development cost of a new 1,000-mile-long pipeline between Iceland and the UK. The venture, Atlantic SuperConnection, is the brainchild of Edi Truell, a major Conservative Party donor and Boris Johnson's former pensions adviser. Chinese, Canadian, Middle Eastern and Singaporean pension funds and sovereign
  
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• Crunch time: readers' photos on the theme of crisp

  26-11-2016 23:35 via theguardian.com
  
  For last week’s photography assignment in the Observer New Review we asked you to share your photos on the theme of crisp via GuardianWitness. Here’s a selection of our favouritesShare your photos on this week’s theme ‘trouble’ by clicking the button below Continue reading...
  
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• Theresa May admits Brexit difficulty in rare personal interview

  26-11-2016 23:33
  Theresa May admits Brexit is keeping her awake at night, offering a glimpse of the enormous challenge the new Prime Minister is grappling with in the wake of the referendum vote.
  
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• Bus caught in sinkhole as major incident declared in Lewisham

  26-11-2016 22:07
  Firefighters rescued passengers from a coach which had got stuck in a sinkhole on a high street. A major incident was declared by police after the hole opened up on Lee High Road in Lewisham, south-east London. London Fire Brigade tweeted: "We helped passengers off a coach that fell into a hole caused by flood water on Lee High Road in Lewisham.
  
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• Fashion designer's son burns £5m of punk memorabilia in protest

  26-11-2016 21:27
  
  The son of Sex Pistols manager Malcolm McLaren and fashion designer Dame Vivienne Westwood has set fire to millions of pounds worth of punk memorabilia, saying punk "has become another marketing tool". Joe Corre torched a chest containing clothes, posters and other items belonging to him on a boat on the River Thames in London's Chelsea. There were also effigies of politicians including former prime minister David Cameron and current PM Theresa May loaded with fireworks.
  
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• Crewe launch independent review into club's handling of child abuse allegations

  26-11-2016 20:33
  
  The football club will appoint an external legal counsel to carry out an investigation.
  
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• French giant signs up to help Icelandic lava power British homes

  26-11-2016 20:22
  A multibillion pound project aimed at using the power generated by Icelandic volcanoes to fuel British households has lined up a major French infrastructure investor to back its development. Sky News has learnt that Meridiam, a global asset manager helping to fund the expansion of New York's La Guardia Airport, has agreed to write a multimillion pound cheque to finance part of the development cost of a new 1,000-mile-long pipeline between Iceland and the UK. The venture, Atlantic SuperConnection
  
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• Meet Polly - the talking parrot who refused to chat with Prince Harry

  26-11-2016 19:41
  
  Guess she wasn’t in the mood.
  
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• Crewe Alexandra to launch independent review into abuse claims

  26-11-2016 19:28
  Crewe Alexandra has bowed to pressure to launch an independent review into how the football club dealt with historical child abuse allegations.
  
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• World leaders react to the death of Fidel Castro

  26-11-2016 18:14
  
  “History will record and judge the enormous impact of this singular figure on the people and world around him.”
  
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• Kaupthing to put UK's Oasis and Warehouse up for sale - sources

  26-11-2016 17:56
  By Dasha Afanasieva and Pamela Barbaglia LONDON (Reuters) - Administrators for failed Icelandic bank Kaupthing are looking to sell off British high street retailers including Coast, Oasis and Warehouse which employ thousands of people, four sources familiar with the matter said. The bank was nationalised during Iceland's 2008-2011 financial crisis, with its domestic operations spun into a new bank known as Arion Banki, while all non-Icelandic assets remained with the now defunct Kaupthing. Kaupt
  
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• Football abuse victim Andy Woodward demands full investigation at Crewe

  26-11-2016 17:41
  
  There is increasing pressure on Crewe Alexandra to give more information about the time convicted paedophile Barry Bennell spent at the club, after several ex-footballers said they were abused by him as children.
  
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• David Hamilton found dead amid allegations of historical rape - The Guardian

  26-11-2016 14:58 via theguardian.com
  
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  David Hamilton found dead amid allegations of historical rape
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  On the Mediterranean beaches of Cap d'Agde, British photographer David Hamilton was a familiar figure in the 1980s looking for young girls to model for his pictures. “Shopping” was the word he used and he knew what he was seeking: young, early teens, ...
  British photographer David Hamilton commits suicide in ParisAl-Arabiya
  David Hamilton dead: British photographer found dead in Paris apartm
  
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• Fidel Castro: Jeremy Corbyn praises 'huge figure'

  26-11-2016 14:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Fidel Castro, who has died aged 90, was a "huge figure in our lives", Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn says.
  
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• Jeremy Corbyn praises 'heroism' of revolutionary Fidel Castro

  26-11-2016 14:20
  
  “I think history will show that Castro was such a key figure, it seems he has been with us forever.”
  
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• Jonny Bairstow has shown he can do anything and must play no matter whether it is a Test or ODI - Telegraph.co.uk

  26-11-2016 13:57 via telegraph.co.uk
  
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  Jonny Bairstow has shown he can do anything and must play no matter whether it is a Test or ODI
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  When, in the week of lull between this third Test and the fourth in Mumbai, England's selectors choose their squad for the one-day series against India after Christmas, they have to revise their strategy for the Champions Trophy by finding a regular ...
  Bairstow helps England rally after top order failDaily Mail
  India vs England: Jonny Bairstow impresses but tourists s
  
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• Fidel Castro, who defied US for 50 years, dies at 90 in Cuba - Daily Mail

  26-11-2016 13:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
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  Fidel Castro, who defied US for 50 years, dies at 90 in Cuba
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  MIAMI (AP) — Fidel Castro, who led a rebel army to improbable victory, embraced Soviet-style communism and defied the power of 10 U.S. presidents during his half century rule of Cuba, has died at age 90. With a shaking voice, President Raul Castro ...
  Close but no cigar: how America failed to kill Fidel CastroThe Guardian
  Jeremy Corbyn praises 'heroism' of revolutionary Fidel CastroBelfast Telegraph
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• Trump election: Wisconsin prepares for vote recount - BBC News

  26-11-2016 13:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
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  Trump election: Wisconsin prepares for vote recount
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  Officials in Wisconsin are preparing to conduct a full recount of the votes from the US election in the state, which was narrowly won by Donald Trump. A formal request for the recount was filed by the Green Party's Jill Stein. Dr Stein, the Green Party ...
  US presidential election recount to go ahead in WisconsinIrish Times
  The Latest: Green Party's Stein files for Wisconsin recountDaily Mail
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• Body found in search for missing Bath student Henry Burke - BBC News

  26-11-2016 13:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
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  Body found in search for missing Bath student Henry Burke
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  A man's body has been found in a river after search and rescue teams were called in to try and find a missing 19-year-old student. The body was found in the River Avon in Bath, Avon and Somerset Police said. Officers said although formal identification ...
  Man's body found in river as police searching for Henry Burke fear 'tragic accident'Telegraph.co.uk
  BREAKING: Police find body in search for teen rugby player Henry B
  
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• Football sex abuse: Crewe 'knew of claims against Barry Bennell'

  26-11-2016 12:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Crewe Alexandra were aware of abuse allegations against youth coach Barry Bennell, a former director says.
  
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• Scandal over sex abuse in football claims could spread, warns police chief

  26-11-2016 12:54
  
  Four police forces are now investigating allegations of historical child sex abuse in football.
  
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• Shifting sculptures: The dismantling a mother and child

  26-11-2016 12:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Graffiti artist Kaws’ massive cartoon characters are leaving their home of 10 months at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park.
  
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• India v England: Hosts on top in third Test despite Jonny Bairstow 89

  26-11-2016 12:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England are reduced to 268-8 on the first day of the third Test against India in Mohali, despite 89 from Jonny Bairstow.
  
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• Giant Bracknell Forest remembrance poppies stolen

  26-11-2016 12:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Giant poppies placed on roundabouts to honour those who have died in conflict are stolen.
  
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• No respect for the fallen: Man sparks fury by throwing Remembrance poppy wreaths off war memorial - Mirror.co.uk

  26-11-2016 12:23 via mirror.co.uk
  
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  No respect for the fallen: Man sparks fury by throwing Remembrance poppy wreaths off war memorial
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  A man has sparked fury after being filmed throwing Remembrance poppy wreaths from the steps of a park war memorial. He moves along, systematically clearing the floral tributes to the war dead in Watts Park, Southampton, as park-goers look on in horror.
  NO NATIONAL PRIDE: Thug hurls poppy wreaths off war memorial and NO ONE stops himExpress.co.uk
  UPDATE: Police make arrest
  
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• Football abuse scandal: police warn allegations likely to spread to other sports - The Guardian

  26-11-2016 12:22 via theguardian.com
  
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  Football abuse scandal: police warn allegations likely to spread to other sports
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  The Crewe Alexandra stadium, where Barry Bennell was a coach. Photograph: Catherine Ivill/Getty Images. Press Association. Saturday 26 November 2016 06.21 EST Last modified on Saturday 26 November 2016 06.47 EST. Share on Facebook · Share on ...
  Football sex abuse scandal: Police say other sports may be investigated as more child victims come forwardThe Independent
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• Wisconsin to recount US election votes - here's everything we know so far

  26-11-2016 11:50
  
  Green Party candidate Jill Stein has vowed to request recounts in Michigan and Pennsylvania in the coming days.
  
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• Man arrested over 'assisted suicide' in Christchurch

  26-11-2016 11:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A man is arrested on suspicion of assisting a suicide after a woman is found dead at a house in Christchurch.
  
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• Northern Lights recreated... in lights

  26-11-2016 11:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A pulsating video tunnel of LED lights emulating the Aurora Borealis is believed to be the largest of its type in Europe, organisers say.
  
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• Anthony Grainger inquiry: Police not immune from prosecution

  26-11-2016 11:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Officers who give evidence to an inquiry into an unarmed man's death will not be immune from prosecution.
  
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• Essex Police chief points out poor police parking on Twitter

  26-11-2016 10:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A chief constable takes to social media to apologise for an officer's poor parking skills.
  
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• Tell us about the letter or conversation that changed your life

  26-11-2016 10:00 via theguardian.com
  
  We want to hear about the words that changed your life, the people that shared them – and what happened next
  Whether it was from an old friend or family member or perhaps a new acquaintance and the words within have stuck with you, we want to hear about the letter that changed your life. Related: From me, with love: the lost art of letter writingContinue reading...
  
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• Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro dies aged 90

  26-11-2016 09:58
  
  The socialist revolutionary’s death was announced by his brother, Raul Castro – the incumbent Cuban president, on state television late on Friday.
  
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• Eva carneiro urges governing bodies to do more to protect medics - Daily Mail

  26-11-2016 09:28 via dailymail.co.uk
  
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  Eva carneiro urges governing bodies to do more to protect medics
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  Former Chelsea club doctor Eva Carneiro insists more should be done by sport's governing bodies to protect the position of medics "where seconds matter" in the decisions they take. Carneiro was criticised by then Blues boss Jose Mourinho for entering ...
  Former Chelsea Football Club doctor Eva Carneiro says she received death threatsITV News
  Former Chelsea doctor Eva Carneiro received threats of sexual violen
  
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• Eva Carneiro reveals death threats after clash with Jose Mourinho

  26-11-2016 07:42
  Doctor Eva Carneiro has revealed she was subjected to death threats and threats of sexual violence following her departure from Chelsea Football Club. Speaking publicly for the first time since her employment tribunal with Jose Mourinho and Chelsea, the 43-year-old told the Daily Telegraph: "Even though I don't have a presence on social media... some of the threats of sexual violence and death threats make it through. Dr Carneiro was publicly scorned by Mourinho, the then Chelsea manager, o
  
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• Newspaper headlines: 'Hundreds of football victims'

  26-11-2016 06:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A number of papers run football abuse stories - with one former player saying there could be "hundreds" of victims.
  
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• Britons could pay to keep EU benefits post-Brexit under new plans

  26-11-2016 06:15
  
  Britons could pay to retain the benefits of European Union citizenship after Brexit under plans being considered by MEPs. Guy Verhofstadt, the European Parliament's lead Brexit negotiator, said he backed the proposal to allow UK citizens to "opt in" individually to EU membership. Under the scheme, Britons would pay an annual fee to benefit from free movement around the EU, the right to reside in other European countries under existing rules and the right to vote in EU elections.
  
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• Tower Hamlets hit-and-run victim, 11, seriously hurt

  26-11-2016 04:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An 11-year-old boy suffers life-threatening injuries when he is hit by a car, whose driver flees the scene in east London.
  
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• Premier League backs LGBT rainbow laces campaign

  26-11-2016 04:06
  Every Premier League football team will display a giant rainbow flag at the start of their games this weekend in a show of support for gay fans and players. The 'Rainbow Laces' campaign was launched by Stonewall, the LGBT equality charity, and this year they have seen the biggest show of support yet, with the Premier League, Football Association, English Football League, Premiership Rugby and Rugby Football Union all helping to raise awareness. It follows research by Stonewall that found the maj
  
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• Families of disabled children underpaid thousands in tax credits

  26-11-2016 04:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Thousands of low income families with a disabled child received up to £4,400 too little in tax credits.
  
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• Stephen Crabb: Time to scrap triple-lock pension pledge

  26-11-2016 03:31
  David Cameron's triple-lock guarantee to pensioners has "served its purpose" and should be scrapped or at least modified, Tory MP Stephen Crabb has said. The former work and pensions secretary, who withdrew from the Tory leadership race earlier this year, told Sky News he felt there was both a moral and fiscal case to look again at the former prime minister's promise to raise the state pension by at least 2.5% each year. Mr Crabb says one option would be to lower the floor on the tripl
  
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• Britons could pay to keep EU citizenship after Brexit under a new scheme

  26-11-2016 01:26
  
  There’s still hope for the remainers!
  
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• NHS to create specialist centres for childbirth mental health problems

  26-11-2016 01:01 via theguardian.com
  
  Overhaul of services in England will see 20 sites for women who develop psychological problems around birthThe NHS is set to overhaul services for women who develop mental health problems around childbirth in a bid to ease the suffering caused by postnatal depression and reduce the number of new mothers who kill themselves or their baby.NHS England is putting £40m into new specialist treatment centres for the one in five women whose pregnancy, birth or experience afterwards triggers seriou
  
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• The new Hawaii? Surfers flock to Taiwan, an island nation that fears the sea

  26-11-2016 01:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Typhoon swell and a host of surf spots have put a fishing village on the pro-circuit – a big change for a culture whose unease with China created an aversion to the oceanSet against a backdrop of lush green mountains sweeping down to a Pacific ocean swell, the village of Jinzun Harbour reminds some surfers of old-school Hawaii.It is quite a claim to make about this quiet fishing community, and not just because it has only a nascent surfing scene. This village is in Taiwan, an island nation
  
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• UK photographer David Hamilton dies, aged 83

  26-11-2016 00:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  British photographer David Hamilton dies in Paris days after being accused of rape by former models.
  
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• Eva Carneiro reveals she received death threats after Chelsea departure

  26-11-2016 00:26 via theguardian.com
  
  • Former club doctor criticises ‘faceless cowards’ who abused her online
  • Carneiro concerned that sexism goes unchallenged in footballThe former Chelsea doctor Eva Carneiro has revealed she received death threats following her exit from the club and insisted not enough is being done to tackle sexism in football.The 43-year-old left Chelsea in 2015 after public criticism from the then manager, José Mourinho, before settling her case against the club in the summer. Co
  
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• Post Office workers to strike for third time in four months

  26-11-2016 00:24 via theguardian.com
  
  Members of the Communication Workers Union are protesting changes to branches, job losses, and pensionsPost Office workers are to stage a fresh strike in a dispute over jobs, closures and pensions.Members of the Communication Workers Union will walk out on Saturday, 3 December. Continue reading...
  
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