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• Britain braced for blast of sub-zero temperatures

  21-01-2017 23:22 via theguardian.com
  
  Mercury likely to fall to -6C in East Anglia, while southern parts of England and Wales may face hazardous driving conditions at the start of the weekSub-zero temperatures and freezing fog will grip parts of the UK as the cold weather continues into next week. A low of -8.1C (17.4F) was recorded in South Farnborough, Hampshire, on Friday night while much of England saw temperatures fall to between -5C and -7C, according to the Met Office.Continue reading...
  
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• Yahya Jammeh leaves the Gambia after 22 years of rule

  21-01-2017 22:42 via theguardian.com
  
  Yahya Jammeh has flown out of Banjul to make way for Adama Barrow, in Gambia’s first democratic transition of powerYahya Jammeh, the former Gambian president, has left the country after he finally agreed to step down following 22 years of rule. Related: The Gambia: defeated president backs down and agrees to go into exileContinue reading...
  
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• Wooing Berlin

  21-01-2017 21:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An appeal over a post-Brexit trade deal was met with sniggers in Berlin, Damien McGuinness writes.
  
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• Five uplifting moments from a dark inauguration day – video

  21-01-2017 20:51 via theguardian.com
  
  Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th president of the US on Friday – and for many progressives it was a dark day. But, there were some uplifting moments to savor, like a sweet kiss between Barack Obama and Michelle, or Hillary Clinton’s deep breath before taking the stage to see her opponent sworn in. The Guardian celebrates five moments of compassion and dignity from an otherwise dark inauguration day Continue reading...
  
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• Theresa May to meet Donald Trump at White House next week

  21-01-2017 20:34
  
  Theresa May is expected to visit Donald Trump in the White House next week - probably on Thursday. Sky News understands her visit, previously planned for February, has been brought forward at the suggestion of the President's closest aides. A White House senior administration official confirmed that Mrs May "will be at the White House this coming week to meet with President Trump", but did not say on which day.
  
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• Sadiq Khan had an awkward moment when he got caught up in a sing-along at London's Women's March

  21-01-2017 20:23
  
  It was a hugely successful day for protesters.
  
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• Maren Ade: ‘Toni Erdmann’s humour comes out of a big desperation’

  21-01-2017 20:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The German writer-director on how her dad inspired her surprise hit comedy-drama, why the Golden Globes was bizarre and why she won’t do a US remakeAn unusual thing happened at the Cannes film festival last May. It was an authentic surge of audience euphoria, a spontaneous burst of applause in mid-film and what’s more, it erupted at a press screening. It has been known at festivals for critics to melt on exposure to certain lighter entertainments – a Pixar animation or a breezy
  
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• Women's March

  21-01-2017 19:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Thousands of men, women and children took part in the Women's March in London.
  
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• 'Half a million' women protest against Donald Trump in Washington

  21-01-2017 19:01
  
  Up to half a million women are expected to join a protest in Washington against Donald Trump's presidency, after an estimated 100,000 people gathered in London. Organisers of the Women's March on Washington said in a mission statement that participants were "hurting and scared" as Mr Trump began his term in the White House. Ugly Betty star America Ferrera, who helped to organise the event, told those who had gathered: "It's been a heartrending time to be both a woman and an immigrant in this cou
  
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• This note left for a Muslim neighbour is giving people in Trump's America hope

  21-01-2017 18:38
  
  Little things can make a huge difference.
  
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• After the US, far right says 2017 will be the year Europe wakes up

  21-01-2017 18:35 via theguardian.com
  
  French presidential hopeful Marine Le Pen says 2017 will see big changesFrance’s far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen called on voters across Europe to “wake up” and follow the example of US and British voters.Speaking at an unprecedented meeting in Germany of Europe’s rightwing populist parties, she said Brexit would unleash an unstoppable wave of “all the dominoes of Europe”. And after Brexit, she added, before an audience of several hundred, the e
  
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• Grayson Perry and Will Arnett join Women's March in London – video

  21-01-2017 18:04 via theguardian.com
  
  Thousands of people march across London on Saturday in support of the Women’s March on Washington, protesting against President Trump and in support of women’s rights. Artist Grayson Perry describes gender inequality as the major issue that underlies everythingProtests around the world show solidarity with Women’s March
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• Floral fixation: blooming Belgian statues – in pictures

  21-01-2017 18:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Belgian artist Geoffroy Mottart’s flowery creations illuminate the forgotten corners of Brussels’s public parks. Frustrated with working in a flower shop, Mottart decided to use his floristry skills in a different context: decorating antique busts across the Belgian capital with unique floral hairstyles and beards. “Most people pass by these statues without paying attention to them,” he explains. “By placing a floral touch in spaces or on objects, spectators pay att
  
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• 'Half a million' women protest against Donald Trump in Washington DC

  21-01-2017 17:35
  
  Up to half a million women are expected to join a protest in Washington DC against Donald Trump's presidency, after an estimated 100,000 people gathered in London. Organisers of the Women's March on Washington said in a mission statement that participants were "hurting and scared" as Mr Trump began his presidency. Celebrities including Katy Perry, Scarlett Johansson and Amy Schumer are expected to attend.
  
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• All is not as it appears to be in Mike Pence's 'historic' photo from Trump's inauguration

  21-01-2017 17:31
  
  Camera angles are important.
  
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• The women's march has reached Antarctica. Yes, really

  21-01-2017 16:29
  
  Penguins for Peace!
  
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• 7 lessons Donald Trump can learn from House Of Cards and Scandal

  21-01-2017 16:13
  
  We’re sure he’s studied both extensively in the build up to entering the White House…
  
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• Thousands of women march against Trump around the UK and the world

  21-01-2017 15:43
  
  Thousands of women are marching in protest against Donald Trump's presidency in cities across the UK, and around the world. The London march began at the American Embassy in Grosvenor Square, taking in Park Lane, Piccadilly and Pall Mall before concluding with a rally in Trafalgar Square. Slogans on placards included "dump Trump", "reject hate, reclaim politics" and "no to racism, no to Trump".
  
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• Check out these badass placards from women's marches around the world

  21-01-2017 15:29
  
  Warning: There are some seriously funny puns in this piece.
  
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• Women's marches around the world – in pictures

  21-01-2017 15:24 via theguardian.com
  
  Protests to show solidarity with the Women’s March on Washington have taken place around the world after Donald Trump’s inaugurationWomen’s Marches around the world – live
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• Ben Ainslie: ‘A lot of espionage goes into the America’s Cup’

  21-01-2017 15:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The sailor, 39, on challenges, luck, getting bullied as a kid and winning four gold medals at the OlympicsWe all need strokes of luck and my first big one was my parents moving from Cheshire to Cornwall when I was young. Living there gave me a passion for sailing that has defined my life.I was a bit Jekyll and Hyde when I was younger. Very shy on land and then when I was out on the water I could really express myself. These days, I hope I am the same man on and off the water. Continue reading...
  
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• Le Pen: Brexit domino effect 'will bring down Europe'

  21-01-2017 13:56
  The leader of the French far-right Front National, Marine Le Pen, has said Brexit set off a domino effect that "will bring down all of Europe". Ms Le Pen is seen as highly likely to make the run-off for the French presidency in May, the right-wing nationalist party, Alternative for Germany, is expected to make significant gains at the election in September.
  
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• Donald Trump didn't plagiarise Bee Movie in his speech - but Twitter is going crazy anyway

  21-01-2017 13:56
  
  Twitter is abuzz with the rumour.
  
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• Man in court accused of murder of teenager Leonne Weeks

  21-01-2017 13:30
  An 18-year-old man has been remanded in custody after appearing in court charged with the murder of 16-year-old Leonne Weeks. The teenager's body was found by a member of the public on a path in Dinnington, near Rotherham, on Monday morning. During a two-minute hearing at Sheffield Magistrates' Court, Shea Peter Heeley, from Doe Quarry Lane in Dinnington, spoke only to confirm his name, address and date of birth.
  
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• Paul Nuttall: Ukip's candidate for the Stoke-on-Trent by-election as explained by his own tweets

  21-01-2017 13:19
  
  We take a look at the man through the eyes of his Twitter account.
  
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• New leader of UKIP party to stand for parliament

  21-01-2017 13:05
  Paul Nuttall, who succeeded Nigel Farage in November as leader of Britain's anti-EU UKIP party, said on Saturday he would stand for parliament in an election next month shaping up to be a big test for the Labour party. Nuttall will be a candidate in the Midlands constituency of Stoke on Trent Central which recorded one of the highest "Leave" votes recorded in last June's EU membership referendum. The election will shed light on the depth of electoral support for UKIP, which despite its influence
  
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• Diana Athill on Molly Keane: ‘I admired many authors. But Molly, I loved’

  21-01-2017 13:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Good Behaviour was the first novel Molly Keane published under her own name, and her best, says her editor Diana Athill. Here, she remembers their friendshipThe arrival of Molly Keane’s Good Behaviour on my desk when I was senior editor at André Deutsch was less simple than it should have been. Gina Pollinger, Molly’s agent, who had been one of our editors, called me to say that she was about to send us a novel she thought I would love, but it landed on the desk of her ex-coll
  
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• Help us improve the Guardian website's accessibility

  21-01-2017 12:44 via theguardian.com
  
  Guardian Digital are interested in speaking to people who have accessibility needs and who could help us improve our online products
  The Guardian is assembling an accessibility feedback panel to help with our mission of allowing the widest possible audience to view our content. If you have access needs or use assistive technology to view the Guardian online, we would highly value your input.Panel members will get the chance to try some experimental features before other readers. To help us impro
  
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• Satanist jailed for 'prolonged and harrowing' sex attack on teenager

  21-01-2017 12:27
  A "devil worshipper" who raped a teenager after trapping her in his flat has been jailed for nine years. Scotland Yard said Pedro Evangelou, of Pembroke Street, in Islington, north London, subjected his victim to "a prolonged and harrowing sexual assault" after blocking the door with a plank of wood to prevent her from escaping. Evangelou, who described himself as a Luciferian and had a room in his flat devoted to Satan, was found guilty following a trial in November.
  
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• UKIP leader Paul Nuttall to fight Stoke Central by-election

  21-01-2017 12:09
  UKIP leader Paul Nuttall will fight to win a seat in the House of Commons at the Stoke Central by-election, the party has confirmed. After much speculation, UKIP has confirmed Mr Nuttall was selected unopposed to run as the party candidate in the election next month. If he pulls off a win it will be a feat his predecessor, Nigel Farage, never achieved, despite seven attempts.
  
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• Trump's inauguration, Mosul and Andy Murray – the 20 photographs of the week

  21-01-2017 11:24 via theguardian.com
  
  Donald Trump sworn in as 45th president of the United States, the ongoing battle for Mosul, the Australian Open tennis – the news of the week captured by the world’s best photojournalists Continue reading...
  
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• Melania Trump's style evokes Jackie Kennedy and Nancy Reagan

  21-01-2017 11:01 via theguardian.com
  
  New first lady wore retro powder blue skirt suit for swearing in followed by vanilla off-the-shoulder gown for evening eventsIf Melania Trump had former first ladies on her mood board while shopping for the inauguration, then it was dominated by Jackie Kennedy’s ceremonial formalities on the West Lawn and Nancy Reagan’s evening celebrations.The skirt suit and matching gloves in retro powder blue the new first lady wore for the swearing in was followed by a vanilla, off-the-shoulder e
  
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• Would a white carpet be a disaster?

  21-01-2017 08:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Anyone have experience of one – surely it will end in stains and tears?Every week a Guardian Money reader submits a question, and it’s up to you to help him or her out – a selection of the best answers will appear in next Saturday’s paper.This week’s question: Continue reading...
  
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• Geeta and Babita Phogat: ‘Our father taught us never to be scared'

  21-01-2017 08:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The highest-grossing Bollywood film ever isn’t a romance, but the true story of sisters from a rural village who became world-class wrestlers. Now they’re hoping their sudden fame will inspire other Indian women to break free‘Change for women is happening, but it’s maddeningly slow,” says Geeta Phogat. “Take my mother,’ she continues. Like most women in rural Haryana state, where they live, she has worn the ghunghat, or veil, her entire life. A few years
  
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• Readers’ recipe swap: Tofu | Dale Berning Sawa

  21-01-2017 07:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Firm or silken, your recipes prove that proper tofu should be at the centre of a meal, not on the sidelines.It’s a shame, I feel, that for many people tofu is a tasteless meat substitute, to be overloaded with all the flavour it doesn’t naturally come with. Of course, if you only encounter it in long-life Tetra Paks, I understand why you’d want to amp up the aromatics. Tofu, traditionally, isn’t meant to last longer than the day it’s made. Which is why in Japan you
  
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• Prince William and Kate set to move family back to London

  21-01-2017 01:04
  Prince George and Princess Charlotte will go to school and nursery in London and Prince William will leave his job as an air ambulance pilot. Kensington Palace has announced that the Prince will stop flying with the East Anglian Air Ambulance team this summer to become a full-time working Royal. It means both William and Kate will be able to spend more time on their official duties supporting the Queen, as well as focusing on their own personal charitable interests.
  
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