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• Man arrested for murder after woman dies in north London street

  07-04-2019 23:57
  A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman in her 20s died on a street in north London.Police were called to Turkey Street in Enfield by the London Ambulance Service at about 5.50pm on Sunday.A man was arrested nearby on suspicion of murder and taken to a north London police station.
  
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• American-themed plays sweep British theatre prizes

  07-04-2019 23:55
  Productions about gay men in New York City, friendship after the Sept. 11 attacks and love in Mississippi dominated Britain's prestigious Olivier Awards for best theatre on Sunday.In a distinctly American-themed night, "The Inheritance", a play about the generation after the peak of the AIDS crisis, was joint overall winner with four awards: best new play, best director (Stephen Daldry), best actor (Kyle Soller) and best lighting.Written by Matthew Lopez, the two-part play transposes E.M. Forste
  
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• Leading Brexiteer Peter Oborne Calls For 'Long Pause' To Leaving And Admits Economic Arguments 'Destroyed'

  07-04-2019 23:39
  A prominent supporter of Brexit has called for a "long pause" over quittingthe European Union - and even suggested "rethinking the decision altogether"
  
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• Alfie Evans’ brother makes debut appearance at Goodison Park with father Tom

  07-04-2019 23:35
  Tom Evans and partner Kate James welcomed Thomas four months after Alfie died.
  
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• Enfield: Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Murder After Woman Found In Street Dies

  07-04-2019 23:17
  A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was found injuredin a north London street
  
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• Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman found in street dies

  07-04-2019 22:20
  Police were called to Enfield by the London Ambulance Service at about 5.50pm on Sunday where they found a woman injured in the street.
  
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• Carly Barton: Medicinal cannabis user to 'openly break the law' to combat pain

  07-04-2019 22:04
  A woman who uses medicinal cannabis to combat chronic pain says she is going to "openly break the law" after running out of money for private prescriptions.Carly Barton, who feels "frustrated" and "trapped in a very odd situation", says she has resorted to growing and buying the drug illegally instead.The 32-year-old uses medicinal cannabis because she suffers from fibromyalgia - a condition that causes pain all over the body - following a stroke in her early twenties.
  
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• Police find man’s body in Loch Lomond

  07-04-2019 21:55
  Officers are treating the death as unexplained.
  
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• Tiger Roll welcomed home after emulating Red Rum with back-to-back National wins

  07-04-2019 21:09
  Trainer Gordon Elliott admitted celebrations were in order after the horse became the first to retain his crown in the Aintree showpiece since 1974.
  
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• Brexit confusion could hit EU tenants in UK, say landlords

  07-04-2019 21:00
  Landlords must go to a Home Office website to verify a potential tenant’s settled status. Photograph: Getty Images/Universal Images GroupEU citizens will face problems renting properties in the UK because of Brexit, private landlords have said. The Residential Landlords Association (RLA) said the confusion over Brexit meant some landlords were likely to refuse EU citizens as future tenants because the government had failed to give them clear instructions over the settled status scheme intr
  
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• May faces intense cabinet pressure over prospect of lengthy Brexit delay

  07-04-2019 20:54
  May’s only response on Sunday was a homespun video that called for a compromise solution. Photograph: Jack Taylor/Getty ImagesTheresa May is facing intense cabinet pressure to avoid the prospect of a long Brexit delay, amid increasing expectations that last ditch cross-party talks on a compromise departure plan will not produce anything concrete. Before a crucial EU summit later this week, the prime minister is facing a fast-diminishing range of options that could split the Conservative pa
  
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• Theresa May: There are things I agree on with Labour over Brexit

  07-04-2019 20:53
  Theresa May has said she agrees with the Labour Party on certain aspects of Brexit.Despite Labour accusing ministers on Friday of failing to offer real change or compromise during talks to end the stalemate, the Conservative prime minister said the government and opposition agreed on "ending free movement, ensuring we leave with a good deal, protecting jobs, protecting security".Earlier, Jacob Rees-Mogg told Sky News that Theresa May had made "active choices" to stop Brexit - decisions she "dese
  
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• Only the Greens are ‘rock solid’ on Brexit opposition, party leader claims

  07-04-2019 20:10
  Alison Johnstone said people know where the Greens stand on the EU and suggested this is not the case for other political parties.
  
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• Corbyn branded ‘unfit’ for Number 10 by Jewish Labour Movement

  07-04-2019 20:05
  The JLM passed a motion of no confidence in Jeremy Corbyn's leadership over his handling of the anti-Semitism row.
  
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• Hundreds of modern slavery reports made on Safe Car Wash app

  07-04-2019 19:54
  Users of the app spotted potential signs of labour exploitation, such as children working on site.
  
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• Former switchboard operator at D-Day HQ to receive Legion d’honneur

  07-04-2019 19:52
  Marie Scott was 17 years old when she was involved in listening to and collating messages for Operation Overlord at Fort Southwick in Portsmouth.
  
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• Debenhams demands Ashley aborts coup as deadline looms

  07-04-2019 19:30
  Debenhams has told billionaire Mike Ashley to abandon his attempt to oust its board as it dangled the prospect of delaying a deal that would hand control of the company to its lenders.Sky News has learnt that Debenhams wrote to Sports Direct International this weekend to set out four conditions that Mr Ashley would need to meet ahead of a deadline on Monday for a refinancing to be agreed.The tycoon, who has been battling for weeks to prevent control of Debenhams passing to its lenders, had propo
  
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• Garda and PSNI play down travel arrangements after commissioner’s car struck

  07-04-2019 19:29
  Sunken bollards at Garda HQ in Dublin were mistakenly activated under a PSNI vehicle carrying Garda Commissioner Drew Harris.
  
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• Exam results ‘aren’t everything’ for future entrepreneurs, says Damian Hinds

  07-04-2019 19:13
  Some businesspeople said understanding the basics of finance would help young people. Photograph: Caiaimage/Paul Bradbury/GettyGood exam results are no guarantee of future success, the education secretary, Damian Hinds, has said, arguing that “drive and tenacity” and a greater tolerance for failure can encourage young people to be more entrepreneurial. Hinds’s comments came in an interview with the Guardian after he hosted a roundtable with young entrepreneurs, who told him stu
  
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• FA Cup semi-final: Watford 2-2 Wolves - brilliant game goes to extra-time - BBC Sport

  07-04-2019 19:02
  FA Cup semi-final: Watford 2-2 Wolves - brilliant game goes to extra-time  BBC SportWatford v Wolverhampton Wanderers: FA Cup semi-final – live!  The GuardianWatford vs Wolves, FA Cup semi-final: Live score and latest updates  The TelegraphWatford v Wolves in FA Cup semi-final: rate the players  BBC SportJose Holebas is proud of Watford's team mentality and wants fans to make noise at Wembley  Watford ObserverView full coverage on Google Ne
  
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• Bill Isles, founder member of The O’Jays, dies aged 78

  07-04-2019 18:38
  Isles had left the group but was still tour manager when Love Train was released.
  
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• Theresa May Invokes The 'Fireside Chat' With Straight-To-Camera Brexit Plea

  07-04-2019 18:29
  Theresa May has adopted a new 'natural' approach in an attempt to get herBrexit message across and shed her 'Maybot' reputation after weeks of tumult
  
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• Ireland’s links with Japan celebrated in Dublin

  07-04-2019 18:23
  Members of Ireland's Japanese community were among those celebrating.
  
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• Suspected rhino poacher killed by elephant and eaten by pride of lions in South Africa - ITV News

  07-04-2019 18:17
  Suspected rhino poacher killed by elephant and eaten by pride of lions in South Africa  ITV NewsRhino poacher eaten by lions after being trampled by an elephant  Sky NewsSouth Africa: Poacher killed by elephant then eaten by lions  BBC NewsLions devour rhino poacher trampled to death by an elephant  The TelegraphSuspected rhino poacher killed by elephant then devoured by lions  Metro.co.ukView full coverage on Google News
  
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• Sinn Fein to tell Corbyn: help us protect Irish interests

  07-04-2019 18:16
  Party leaders Mary Lou McDonald and Michelle O'Neill will hold talks with the Labour leader in London on Monday.
  
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• Jewish Labour Movement backs no confidence motion in Corbyn

  07-04-2019 18:16
  Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has been under fire over his handling of anti-Semitism allegations.
  
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• Jewish Labour Movement Passes No-Confidence Motion In Jeremy Corbyn And Says He's 'Unfit To Be PM'

  07-04-2019 17:59
  Jeremy Corbyn is "unfit to be prime minister", the Labour Party's Jewish winghas said as it officially backed a no-confidence motion in their leader
  
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• Jewish Labour Movement passes motion of no confidence in Jeremy Corbyn

  07-04-2019 17:57
  The Jewish Labour Movement has passed a motion of no confidence in Jeremy Corbyn over the party's handling of antisemitism complaints.Labour MPs Dame Margaret Hodge, Ruth Smeeth and Louise Ellman delivered "strong" speeches, JLM added.Sky News has contacted Labour for a comment.
  
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• Jewish Labour Movement passes no-confidence motion on Corbyn

  07-04-2019 17:56
  A protest outside Labour party headquarters in April last year. Photograph: Steve Parkins/Rex/ShutterstockThe Jewish Labour Movement passed a motion of no confidence in Jeremy Corbyn’s leadership on Sunday as the party came under renewed pressure over its handling of antisemitism allegations.Labour disputed a report in the Sunday Times, which drew on leaked internal documents, that its system for dealing with complaints has been beset by delays, inaction and interference from the leader&rs
  
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• May and Corbyn Brexit talks: What do voters think?

  07-04-2019 17:53 via bbc.co.uk
  Voters in Ripon tell us what they think of Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn holding talks over Brexit
  
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• Compromise? Time ticking down for Britain to come to Brexit agreement

  07-04-2019 17:52
  Britain's government held out the possibility of compromise with the opposition Labour Party on Sunday to try to win support in parliament for leaving the European Union with a deal, just days before the latest Brexit date.Prime Minister Theresa May, weaker than ever after her Brexit deal was rejected by parliament three times, made another appeal to the public to explain why she turned to Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn after giving up on winning over eurosceptics in her Conservative Party, whose o
  
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• Watford v Wolverhampton Wanderers: FA Cup semi-final – live!

  07-04-2019 17:51
  Live updates from the second Cup semi-finalYou can email John here or tweet him hereLive scoreboard: the latest from Sunday’s matchesWembley just the start for Wolves’ dreams and ambitionsConsistency the key to Watford’s rise 4.50pm BST The two minutes of added time are at an end. Matt Doherty’s goal came against the run of play, but Wolves might have added to it once it was scored. Andre Gray will surely spend half-time rueing two chances, the first hit wide, the second
  
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• Drug-resistant and deadly germ is 'pretty much unbeatable' - Arutz Sheva

  07-04-2019 17:50
  Drug-resistant and deadly germ is 'pretty much unbeatable'  Arutz ShevaCandida auris: Mysterious infection labelled ‘serious threat’ spreading over the globe  Express.co.ukAlarm as mysterious, deadly fungus sweeps the globe  New Straits TimesA deadly drug resistant fungus threatens the world  YnetnewsGlobal Health Mum as Deadly ‘Unbeatable‘ Superbug Gains Ground  Sputnik InternationalView full coverage on Google News
  
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• EFL 'saddened' after spate of incidents of alleged racist abuse over weekend

  07-04-2019 17:49
  The English Football League (EFL) has said it is "saddened, disappointed and angered" to hear of reports of alleged racism surrounding three matches on Saturday.Players from Derby County, Wigan and Northampton Town suffered alleged racial abuse before and during EFL matches over the weekend.Brentford have said they "utterly condemn discrimination" after a season-ticket holder was arrested following a claim of abuse by Derby midfielder Duane Holmes while the player was in the dugout during h
  
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• Footballer left waiting two-and-a-half hours for ambulance

  07-04-2019 17:41
  Truro City player Michael Herve was injured after a heavy tackle at 4.30pm during a National League South game against Concord Rangers.
  
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• Tory leadership speculation mounts as Brexit pressures on Theresa May increase

  07-04-2019 17:40
  Amber Rudd is reported to be considering backing Boris Johnson in an alliance between the Tory Brexit and Remain wings.
  
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• Police hunt knifeman who stabbed a woman in the stomach before ramming a police car - Daily Mail

  07-04-2019 17:38
  Police hunt knifeman who stabbed a woman in the stomach before ramming a police car  Daily MailOn-the-run stabbing suspect escapes after ramming police car  expressandstar.comTipton stabbing: Manhunt after woman knifed in house  BBC NewsManhunt launched as woman knifed in stomach and police car rammed  Birmingham LiveView full coverage on Google News
  
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• Piper, 10, joins New York Fire Department band in Tartan Day Parade

  07-04-2019 17:36
  Josh Bruce was given a personalised NYFD jacket after he busked to help fund his New York Tartan Day Parade visit.
  
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• Migraine sufferer completes 100-day cold-water challenge

  07-04-2019 17:36 via bbc.co.uk
  Beth Francis swims in the cold sea for the 100th time as she seeks a cure for chronic Migraine.
  
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• Democrats will 'never' see Trump tax returns – White House chief of staff

  07-04-2019 17:34
  Mick Mulvaney to Fox: ‘That is not going to happen’House ways and means panel wants returns by 10 AprilDemocrats will “never” see Donald Trump’s tax returns, acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney said on Sunday, as a new front opened in the confrontation between the administration and Congress. Related: ‘Pete! Pete! Pete!’ Buttigieg fever hits New Hampshire – can he keep up the pace?Continue reading...
  
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• Boat Race 2019: Cambridge with help of Olympic medallist James Cracknell win both men's and women's races - Evening Standard

  07-04-2019 17:34
  Boat Race 2019: Cambridge with help of Olympic medallist James Cracknell win both men's and women's races  Evening StandardBoat Race 2019: Cambridge beat Oxford in both men's and women's races  BBC SportThe ultimate Oxbridge showdown: which city is better to live in?  Telegraph.co.ukCarol Vorderman reveals she used to row for Cambridge and praises women's crew for Boat Race win  Cambridge NewsBoat Race 2019: Cambridge cruise to double victory – as it
  
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• Comedian John Bishop sells mansion to HS2 for £6.8m

  07-04-2019 17:32 via bbc.co.uk
  The stand-up comedian has previously been an outspoken critic of the controversial £55bn project.
  
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• Should those of us who think the BBC is biased against Brexit refuse to pay our licence fees? - Telegraph.co.uk

  07-04-2019 17:25
  Should those of us who think the BBC is biased against Brexit refuse to pay our licence fees?  Telegraph.co.ukWhen I appeared on BBC Question Time last week and asked the chairman, Fiona Bruce, why it was that Leave supporters are, on average, heavily ...
  
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• Ex-soldier pleads to return to Ireland with daughter, two, after stint in Syria

  07-04-2019 17:24
  Lisa Smith, who currently lives in a refugee camp, denies fighting for Isis.
  
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• Killing Eve fans in UK may have to wait months to watch season two

  07-04-2019 17:20
  Series will premiere in US on BBC America, with no date set for British broadcastThe long-awaited second series of the hit BBC drama Killing Eve will return to screens on Sunday night – but audiences in the UK may have to wait months to watch it.The show about a MI5 officer’s hunt for an assassin, starring Jodie Comer and Sandra Oh, has been an enormous critical and audience success for the BBC, topping the list of nominations for this year’s Bafta TV awards and being heralded
  
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• Is the future compostable? Greens argue, as sales soar

  07-04-2019 17:15
  Packaging that breaks down to compost sounds like a no-brainer, but there is opposition A business selling compostable coffee cups and biodegradable food boxes was bubbling along nicely until MPs suggested a “latte levy” early last year. Overnight, Vegware’s website traffic tripled and its sales suddenly soared. Launched in Edinburgh in 2006 with just three products – a biodegradable fork, spoon and knife – Vegware’s reputation and range had been growing stead
  
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• May says Brexit talks with Labour will need ‘compromise on both sides’

  07-04-2019 17:13
  Theresa May issued a video statement defending her decision to hold cross-party talks with Labour.
  
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• Everton’s Phil Jagielka strikes early to secure victory against Arsenal - The Guardian

  07-04-2019 17:12
  Everton’s Phil Jagielka strikes early to secure victory against Arsenal  The GuardianEverton vs Arsenal result: Five things we learned as Phil Jagielka goal dents visitor’s top four hopes  The Independent'Most passion all afternoon' - Fans slam Arsenal's Mesut Ozil after bizarre Marco Silva moment  Football.LondonEverton 1-0 Arsenal: Premier League – as it happened  The GuardianKolasinac, Monreal and Sokratis all struggle as Arsenal fall
  
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• Everton’s Phil Jagielka strikes early to secure victory against Arsenal

  07-04-2019 17:12
  Just when it seemed Arsenal had discovered the resolve and momentum to propel themselves into next season’s Champions League they reverted to being, well, Arsenal. The old flaws of recent years – weak defending and character in particular – returned to ruin Unai Emery’s hopes of tightening his grip on third place at Goodison Park.Everton were more comfortable and deserving winners than the scoreline suggests. Phil Jagielka, a late inclusion in Marco Silva’s starting
  
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• Bulldozing mosques: the latest tactic in China’s war against Uighur culture | Rachel Harris

  07-04-2019 17:12
  The levelling of ancient sites in Xinjiang, alongside mass detention, is part of an attempt to destroy an entire societyTen years ago, I started researching Islam among the Uighurs. I spent my summers travelling around the Xinjiang region in western China. I took long bus journeys through the desert to Kashgar, Yarkand and Kucha, slept on brick beds in family homes in remote villages, stopped off at Sufi shrines, and visited many, many mosques. My husband was working with me, and we dragged our
  
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