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• BBC faces more equal pay cases as Samira Ahmed wins tribunal victory

  10-01-2020 23:56
  
  The presenter questioned why she was paid less than Jeremy Vine for what she said was a similar job.
  
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• Labour leadership: Sir Keir Starmer vows to win back voters who turned to Tories

  10-01-2020 23:30
  
  The Shadow Brexit secretary says the party must not lose its radicalism as he launches his campaign for the leadership.
  
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• Keir's Looking At You, Kid: Labour Leader Hopeful Vows To 'Set Sights On Every Voter In UK'

  10-01-2020 23:30
  
  Shadow Brexit secretary Keir Starmer, the current frontrunner in the race, has vowed to defend 'Labour's radical values' and 'pursue Boris Johnson relentlessly in parliament'.
  
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• Clive Lewis says Labour should consider referendum on the royal family

  10-01-2020 23:30
  
  Clive Lewis says Labour should consider referendum on the royal familyLeadership hopeful launches campaign with call for proportional representation
  
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• Northern Ireland assembly to reopen after three-year suspension

  10-01-2020 22:45
  
  Northern Ireland assembly to reopen after three-year suspensionStormont to elect new speaker and nominate ministers as part of power-sharing deal
  
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• Harry Dunn death: officials make formal extradition request for suspect

  10-01-2020 22:27
  
  Harry Dunn death: officials make formal extradition request for suspectHome Office letter demanding return of Anne Sacoolas means justice is ‘now a decision for US authorities’
  
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• Harry Dunn death: officials demand return of American suspect

  10-01-2020 22:27
  
  Harry Dunn death: officials demand return of American suspectHome Office’s formal request for extradition of Anne Sacoolas means justice is ‘now a decision for US authorities’
  
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• Harry Dunn case: Home Office submits extradition request for US diplomat’s wife

  10-01-2020 22:19
  
  Harry Dunn was killed when his motorbike crashed into a car outside RAF Croughton in August last year.
  
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• U.S. rebuffs Britain's extradition request for diplomat's wife after fatal crash

  10-01-2020 21:56
  
  WASHINGTON/LONDON (Reuters) - The United States on Friday rejected a formal request from Britain for the extradition of a U.S. diplomat's wife who left the country last year after a road collision that killed 19-year-old Briton Harry Dunn.British prosecutors are seeking the extradition of Anne Sacoolas over the crash last August in which Dunn was killed while riding his motorbike."Following the Crown Prosecution Service's charging decision, the Home Office has sent an extradition request to the
  
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• U.S. employment in the 2010s in five charts

  10-01-2020 21:36
  
  NEW YORK/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The last U.S. employment report of the 2010s out Friday had few surprises, but it wrapped up a decade that featured some notable milestones in a job market that has changed dramatically in the space of 10 years.The 2010s will go into the record books - for at least another 10 years - as the decade that saw the greatest number of jobs created in the United States: 22.6 million.It was a welcome recovery from the 2000s, the only decade in the history of Bureau of Lab
  
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• Northern Ireland assembly to sit on Saturday after three years

  10-01-2020 21:32
  
  Northern Ireland assembly to sit on Saturday after three yearsRestoration of power-sharing follows support from Sinn Féin and DUP for British-Irish deal
  
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• Powersharing returns to Northern Ireland as parties back Stormont deal

  10-01-2020 20:53
  
  The Assembly is likely to sit on Saturday afternoon.
  
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• Missing firefighter’s family ‘devastated and heartbroken’ after body found

  10-01-2020 20:48
  
  The body of a man believed to be missing firefighter Anthony Knott was found on Friday morning.
  
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• Why Prince Harry & Meghan Markle's royal exit might just pay off

  10-01-2020 20:47
  
  Prince Harry & Meghan Markle are doubling down on their ‘Sussex Royal’ brand after filing a trademark application in the UK. Yahoo Finance's Alexandra Canal breaks down what this could mean for the couple's earnings potential — and whether or not it could have an impact on the rest of the British monarchy. Zack Guzman & Emily McCormick, along with SLT & Stretch’d Founder & CEO Amanda Freeman join in on the conversation.
  
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• Two Man City fans banned from football after using racist language

  10-01-2020 20:42
  
  Ian Baldry made a racist comment towards City winger Raheem Sterling, the court heard.
  
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• ‘Wolf moon’ lunar eclipse delights skygazers

  10-01-2020 20:33
  
  A penumbral lunar eclipse took place on Friday evening.
  
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• Harry and Meghan hopeful talks on future roles end ‘sooner rather than later’

  10-01-2020 20:33
  
  It is understood meetings are 'progressing well', with UK and Canadian governments consulted.
  
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• Extinction Rebellion criticises ‘terrorism slur’ after extreme ideology listing

  10-01-2020 20:13
  
  Documents seen by the Guardian show that the environmental protest group was listed alongside National Action and Islamic extremists.
  
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• Horror motorbike crash caught on dashcam footage

  10-01-2020 20:09
  
  A rider was catapulted through the air after being struck by a car travelling at 70mph.
  
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• ‘Guardian angel sadly lost sight’ of murdered son, says family

  10-01-2020 19:49
  
  Billy Henham suffered a sustained assault and was found dead at a building in Brighton, East Sussex.
  
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• Samira Ahmed verdict further damages BBC's reputation on equal pay

  10-01-2020 19:40
  
  Samira Ahmed verdict further damages BBC's reputation on equal pay. Decision means corporation is likely to face more cases and further public embarrassment
  
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• Samira Ahmed verdict further damages BBC's reputation on equal pay

  10-01-2020 19:40
  
  Samira Ahmed verdict further damages BBC's reputation on equal payDecision means corporation is likely to face more cases and further public embarrassment
  
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• There's still time to give to our appeal and help protect the planet

  10-01-2020 18:57
  
  There's still time to give to our appeal and help protect the planet. Our readers have donated £825,000 for charities battling the climate emergency and our appeal ends on Sunday . Please donate to our charity appeal here
  
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• There's still time to give to our appeal and help protect the planet

  10-01-2020 18:57
  
  There's still time to give to our appeal and help protect the planetOur readers have donated £825,000 for charities battling the climate emergency and our appeal ends on Sunday• Please donate to our charity appeal here
  
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• Sinn Fein green light to powersharing paves way for new executive

  10-01-2020 18:48
  
  Both Sinn Fein and DUP have now backed moves to restore Northern Ireland's institutions.
  
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• Sinn Fein backs deal to restore powersharing at Stormont

  10-01-2020 18:38
  
  The DUP already signalled its support for a draft deal proposed by the UK and Irish governments.
  
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• Northern Ireland: power-sharing to be restored after parties back deal

  10-01-2020 18:38
  
  Northern Ireland: power-sharing to be restored after parties back deal. Sinn Féin announces support for British-Irish plan while DUP signals that it will also sign up
  
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• Northern Ireland: parties back power-sharing deal

  10-01-2020 18:38
  
  Northern Ireland: parties back power-sharing deal. Sinn Féin announces support for British-Irish plan while DUP signals that it will also sign up
  
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• The next Labour leader and what party members want

  10-01-2020 18:18
  
  The next Labour leader and what party members wantThe party must get behind Jeremy Corbyn’s successor, writes Chris Morris, while Magi Young hopes for someone who can unite and motivate members up and down the country. Plus Shaun Soper and Brian Wilson on whether the leader should appeal most to members or the wider electorate
  
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• Northern Ireland's Government To Return Three Years After It Collapsed

  10-01-2020 18:17
  
  Both Sinn Fein and the DUP have now agreed to the deal to restore power-sharing at Stormont.
  
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• Understanding family justice and protecting the victims of abuse

  10-01-2020 18:08
  
  Understanding family justice and protecting the victims of abuseA former judge explains how decisions are often made in family courts, while another reader believes the system needs to be better geared towards the welfare of women and children
  
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• Northern Ireland: Sinn Féin backs deal to restore power sharing

  10-01-2020 18:05
  
  Northern Ireland: Sinn Féin backs deal to restore power sharingDUP to meet shortly and are also expected to agree to British-Irish plan
  
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• Mayflower events do not tell the full story

  10-01-2020 18:05
  
  Mayflower events do not tell the full storyDanny Reilly and David Pace on the often-overlooked importance of North American Indigenous nations and Jamestown
  
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• Sinn Fein back deal to restore powersharing at Stormont

  10-01-2020 18:02
  
  The DUP already signalled its support for a draft deal proposed by the UK and Irish governments/
  
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• Terrorism police list Extinction Rebellion as extremist ideology

  10-01-2020 18:00
  
  Terrorism police list Extinction Rebellion as extremist ideologyExclusive: Guide issued to teachers puts climate activists alongside far-right and jihadist groups
  
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• Bungling jewellery thief caught on CCTV jailed

  10-01-2020 17:56
  
  The judge told Andrew Elliott he was his 'own worst enemy'.
  
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• So long but hopefully not goodbye to Gary Younge

  10-01-2020 17:47
  
  So long but hopefully not goodbye to Gary YoungeSir Archie Marshall | Gary Younge | English usage | Bag for life
  
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• Scotland will vote for independence, says Labour MP

  10-01-2020 17:43
  
  Ben Bradshaw has 'no doubt' voters north of the border will choose to leave the UK if there is another referendum.
  
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• Fare-dodging forces closure of rear doors on New Routemaster bus

  10-01-2020 17:39
  
  Fare-dodging forces closure of rear doors on New Routemaster busTfL announces latest U-turn over vehicles Boris Johnson introduced as London mayor
  
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• Well-meaning knitters told to stop sending koala mittens to Australia

  10-01-2020 17:28
  
  Wildlife charities are being overrun with handmade goods, which in many instances they cannot use.
  
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• Detectives investigate new allegations against rapist Reynhard Sinaga

  10-01-2020 17:23
  
  Detectives investigate new allegations against rapist Reynhard SinagaManchester police have received ‘significant number’ of calls to major incident hotline
  
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• Nora Quoirin's Family Tell Of Fight For Answers Over Her Death In Malaysian Jungle

  10-01-2020 17:22
  
  The vulnerable teenager was found dead while on a family holiday.
  
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• Doncaster toddler death: Child named following arrest of man and woman

  10-01-2020 17:22
  
  A 36-year-old man and a 32-year-old woman, both from Adwick, have been arrested following Keigan Ronnie O’Brien's death.
  
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• 'You were a pawn': London Bridge hero's message to attacker

  10-01-2020 17:22
  
  'You were a pawn': London Bridge hero's message to attackerDarryn Frost wrote note to terrorist Usman Khan in days after deadly attack
  
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• Marilyn Monroe and David Bowie photos to go under the hammer

  10-01-2020 17:05
  
  The images from a private collector in Edinburgh are expected to sell for thousands of pounds.
  
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• Innocent victim’s father condemns ‘cruel’ Mali Boys as trio locked up for murder

  10-01-2020 17:04
  
  Joseph Williams-Torres, 20, was shot dead in east London by three gangsters who mistook him for their intended victim.
  
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• Labour leadership race: who's had a good week – and who hasn't

  10-01-2020 17:01
  
  Labour leadership race: who's had a good week – and who hasn'tSir Keir Starmer has consolidated his lead among MPs, while Emily Thornberry looks to be struggling
  
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• What's next for Harry and Meghan?

  10-01-2020 16:52
  
  What's next for Harry and Meghan?Announcement that couple will ‘step back’ from senior royal roles raises questions about future
  
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• Will Harry and Meghan set up a family home in Canada?

  10-01-2020 16:38
  
  The couple revealed this week that they intend to 'step back' as senior royals and balance their time between the UK and North America.
  
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• Cash injection for public services dependent on Stormont’s return – Julian Smith

  10-01-2020 16:36
  
  The Northern Ireland Secretary said money to solve problems such as the nurses' pay dispute will not be forthcoming unless devolution is restored.
  
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