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• US-led coalition to 'scale back in Baghdad' after Qassem Soleimani killing

  06-01-2020 23:52
  
  The US-led coalition is to scale back its operations in Baghdad and "reposition" troops after an order from Iraq's parliament.It comes amid outrage at the US assassination of Iran's top military commander, Qassem Soleimani.
  
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• Rebecca Long Bailey launches Labour leadership bid

  06-01-2020 23:47
  
  Rebecca Long Bailey launches Labour leadership bid. Shadow business secretary secretary criticises the party’s strategy in last month’s disastrous election
  
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• UK stands down on emergency preparations for no-deal Brexit - Sky News

  06-01-2020 23:34
  
  Civil service chiefs working on the contingency plans, known as Operation Yellowhammer, have been asked to stand down, Sky News reported, citing a letter by a senior official at the Department for Exiting the EU.
  
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• Rebecca Long Bailey Officially Launches Labour Leadership Bid

  06-01-2020 23:34
  
  Shadow business secretary is seen as a favourite of the current Corbyn leadership.
  
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• Koko Fire: Roof Of Iconic London Music Venue Engulfed In Blaze

  06-01-2020 23:22
  
  Firefighters battled to save the club in Camden, north London.
  
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• Koko Fire: Iconic London Music Venue Engulfed In Huge Blaze

  06-01-2020 23:22
  
  Firefighters are battling to save the club in Camden, north London.
  
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• Koko Camden: blaze strikes renowned London music venue

  06-01-2020 23:19
  
  Koko Camden: blaze strikes renowned London music venueLondon fire brigade sent eight engines and about 60 firefighters to deal with the incident
  
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• Firefighters tackle blaze at London nightclub which hosted Madonna and Prince

  06-01-2020 23:16
  
  Formerly known as the Camden Palace and the Camden Hippodrome, Koko had been closed for refurbishment.
  
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• US-led coalition to 'scale back in Baghdad' after Soleimani killing

  06-01-2020 22:39
  
  The US-led coalition is to scale back its operations in Baghdad and "reposition" troops after an order from Iraq's parliament.Reuters says the letter is from William H. Seely III, the American commander of Task Force Iraq, and that it has been independently verified.
  
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• Teenager found guilty of lying over Cyprus gang-rape ‘terrified’ of jail

  06-01-2020 22:18
  
  The 19-year-old will be sentenced on Tuesday.
  
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• Labour leadership contenders urged to oppose clear-out of staff members

  06-01-2020 21:23
  
  Labour leadership contenders urged to oppose clear-out of staff members. Unions urge contenders to sign a statement as timetable for leadership race is set out
  
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• Two arrested after dog tied to rock rescued from river

  06-01-2020 21:07
  
  The dog is recovering in the care of vets.
  
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• Seven arrested after gas rig protest

  06-01-2020 21:06
  
  Three climate activists spent about five hours on the rig in Dundee.
  
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• Nicky Morgan to keep retiring MP payment despite role in Lords

  06-01-2020 20:50
  
  Nicky Morgan to keep retiring MP payment despite role in LordsA Labour MP calls for culture secretary and Zac Goldsmith to give winding-up sum to charity
  
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• No plans for TV show dedicated to Princess Beatrice’s wedding

  06-01-2020 20:33
  
  Beatrice and her fiance announced their engagement in September.
  
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• First-time marathon runners ‘can reverse vascular ageing’

  06-01-2020 20:00
  
  Participants had reduced blood pressure and aortic stiffness after training and completing the race, London researchers found.
  
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• VAT ruling on Times digital edition could save News UK millions

  06-01-2020 19:39
  
  VAT ruling on Times digital edition could save News UK millionsRupert Murdoch’s firm satisfies tax tribunal that subscriptions should be zero-rated
  
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• Angela Rayner: I’m a socialist but not a ‘Corbynite’

  06-01-2020 19:33
  
  Angela Rayner: I’m a socialist but not a ‘Corbynite’Labour MP says she hates being pigeonholed as she joins deputy leadership race * Labour leadership latest – live updates
  
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• Sinn Fein: Extending powersharing talks would be pointless

  06-01-2020 19:16
  
  There were reports of angry exchanges during a meeting of the main party leaders on Monday morning.
  
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• Department chief urges trade unions back to negotiating table

  06-01-2020 19:16
  
  Richard Pengelly's plea came ahead of planned strikes by the Royal College of Nursing and Unison this week.
  
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• Extinction Rebellion activists leave rig after protest

  06-01-2020 18:58
  
  Three demonstrators had climbed aboard the structure at the Port of Dundee to block it from heading out to the North Sea.
  
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• The purpose of the monarchy and the problem of inequality

  06-01-2020 18:53
  
  The purpose of the monarchy and the problem of inequality. Readers respond to Rev Richard Coles’ proclamation that he is now a monarchist, and that he sees the royal family as a bulwark against the rise of tyrants
  
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• Still waiting for the full story on the Profumo affair

  06-01-2020 18:52
  
  Still waiting for the full story on the Profumo affair. Tim Luckhurst and Alf Dubs respond to an article by Martin Kettle
  
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• Sight loss research needs urgent investment

  06-01-2020 18:49
  
  Sight loss research needs urgent investment. Leading ophthalmologists call on the new government to develop a national plan to fight blindness and address the critical lack of funding
  
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• Fuddy-duddy WI typecasting is unfair

  06-01-2020 18:49
  
  Fuddy-duddy WI typecasting is unfair. Jean Emes applauds Manchester Women’s Institute for attracting younger women, but objects to a rather dismissive attitude towards older members
  
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• Keir Starmer is no comfort blanket

  06-01-2020 18:48
  
  Keir Starmer is no comfort blanket. Take a break | Keir Starmer | Getting old | Minimalism
  
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• Boy died after choking on sausage at Butlin’s, inquest told

  06-01-2020 18:34
  
  James Manning died in hospital two weeks after the incident at Butlin's in Bognor Regis.
  
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• £18bn Crossrail line delayed again to autumn 2021

  06-01-2020 18:31
  
  £18bn Crossrail line delayed again to autumn 2021Europe’s largest infrastructure project hit by further setback as costs continue to soar
  
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• Duke and Duchess of Sussex to visit Canada’s High Commission in London

  06-01-2020 18:17
  
  The couple will tour the Canada Gallery and view a special exhibition by indigenous Canadian artist Skawennati.
  
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• Mary Renshaw obituary

  06-01-2020 17:58
  
  Mary Renshaw obituary
  
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• Off heir! Why it’s time to ban royal weddings from TV

  06-01-2020 17:22
  
  Off heir! Why it’s time to ban royal weddings from TV. The BBC and ITV have both declined to televise Princess Beatrice’s nuptials amid the scandal around her father. Finally, the British public are spared this onslaught of boredom
  
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• Labour supporters given 48 hours to sign up for leadership vote

  06-01-2020 17:20
  
  Labour supporters given 48 hours to sign up for leadership vote. New leader and deputy leader will be announced at special conference on 4 April
  
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• Karl Meyer obituary

  06-01-2020 17:01
  
  Karl Meyer obituary
  
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• Scientists develop new method to detect oxygen on exoplanets

  06-01-2020 17:00
  
  One possible indication of life on a planet is the presence of oxygen in its atmosphere.
  
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• Crossrail delayed again to autumn 2021

  06-01-2020 16:45
  
  TfL has lost between £500 million and £750 million in passenger revenue due to the delays.
  
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• 'We must win or die': Angela Rayner stands for deputy Labour leader

  06-01-2020 16:39
  
  'We must win or die': Angela Rayner stands for deputy Labour leaderShadow education secretary also says she would vote for Rebecca Long Bailey as leader* Labour leadership latest – live updates
  
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• New Labour leader to be announced on April 4

  06-01-2020 16:35
  
  The timetable to elect a successor to Jeremy Corbyn has been agreed by the party's ruling National Executive Committee.
  
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• Priti Patel urges review of date-rape drugs after Reynhard Sinaga case

  06-01-2020 16:17
  
  Priti Patel urges review of date-rape drugs after Reynhard Sinaga caseHome secretary calls for inquiry after rapist’s sentencing for ‘sickening crimes’
  
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• ‘Cold-blooded’ killer jailed over Snapchat ‘honey trap’ stabbing

  06-01-2020 16:13
  
  Ayodeji Azeez was stabbed 16 times.
  
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• Northern Ireland firms could seek £100m Brexit compensation

  06-01-2020 15:46
  
  Northern Ireland firms could seek £100m Brexit compensationBusiness leaders say they should not have to pay extra costs due to policy ‘people here did not vote for’* Political latest - live
  
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• Extinction Rebellion activists stage protest on rig

  06-01-2020 15:24
  
  Three protesters have climbed aboard the structure at the Port of Dundee and plan to block it from heading out to the North Sea.
  
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• London's Crossrail delayed to autumn 2021, three years behind schedule

  06-01-2020 15:22
  
  London's beleaguered multi billion-pound Crossrail project, already years behind schedule, will be further delayed until late 2021, the British capital's transport operator said on Monday.The train line, billed as Europe's most ambitious infrastructure project, has been repeatedly delayed by problems with safety testing and signalling systems and Transport for London (TfL) said last year its cost could rise to $23 billion (17 billion pounds).TfL Commissioner Mike Brown told the London Assembly B
  
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• Family of murdered teenager ‘denied access to report on killer’

  06-01-2020 15:17
  
  David Braddon was being monitored by probation services after being convicted of drug and assault offences when he murdered Conner Marshall.
  
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• Dominic Cummings not allowed to directly hire civil servants – No 10

  06-01-2020 15:13
  
  Dominic Cummings not allowed to directly hire civil servants – No 10PM’s chief advisor called for ‘weirdos and misfits’ to email him directly about jobs* Latest politics news – live updates
  
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• Number 10 hints at parallel post-Brexit trade talks with US and EU

  06-01-2020 15:01
  
  It follows reports in the Sunday Times that Mr Johnson’s ministers are split over how best to negotiate a new trade deal with the EU.
  
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• 15-year-old girl admits mugging Katherine Jenkins in street attack

  06-01-2020 15:01
  
  The teenager admitted to the robbery of an iPhone when the Welsh opera star tried to stop another mugging.
  
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• Charles to visit Bethlehem on tour of Israel and Palestinian Territories

  06-01-2020 14:55
  
  Clarence House announced details of the visit, which will take place towards the end of January.
  
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• Rebecca Long-Bailey backed for Labour leadership by Angela Rayner

  06-01-2020 14:50
  
  But ex-deputy leader Tom Watson warned that Ms Long-Bailey - who has yet to formally enter the leadership race - would be the 'continuity candidate'.
  
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• County lines dealers 'posing as students to sell class A drugs'

  06-01-2020 14:48
  
  County lines dealers 'posing as students to sell class A drugs'Drug dealers are enrolling on courses or recruiting from halls of residence, experts warn
  
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• Cost of dying at record high as price of UK funeral exceeds £4,400

  06-01-2020 14:36
  
  Cost of dying at record high as price of UK funeral exceeds £4,400. Regulator investigating market after it found costs have risen 6% a year over last 14 years
  
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