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• UK must get post-Brexit 'defence privileges', says German minister

  16-01-2020 23:52
  
  UK must get post-Brexit 'defence privileges', says German minister. EU does not want to lose British military firepower
  
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• UK must get post-Brexit 'defence privileges', says German minister

  16-01-2020 23:52
  
  UK must get post-Brexit 'defence privileges', says German ministerEU does not want to lose British military firepower
  
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• Cyprus gang-rape case teenager launches appeal against conviction

  16-01-2020 23:43
  
  She has vowed to continue her fight to clear her name.
  
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• Rebecca Long-Bailey vows to ‘shake up’ the way Government works if Labour leader

  16-01-2020 23:30
  
  The shadow business secretary is to set out her vision for the party’s 'path to power' in a speech in Manchester.
  
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• Does Momentum Matter In The Labour Leadership Race?

  16-01-2020 22:43
  
  Long-Bailey gets 70% of the grassroots vote, but can she reach beyond its orbit?
  
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• JRR Tolkien’s son Christopher hailed as a ‘titan’ following his death aged 95

  16-01-2020 21:59
  
  He was responsible for posthumously publishing much of his father’s work.
  
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• Neurosurgeon gave son emergency treatment after underwater swim tragedy

  16-01-2020 21:57
  
  Dominic Hamlyn became unresponsive while swimming in a pool at his family home in Kent.
  
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• ‘PigeonBot’ could help scientists develop drones that mimic birds

  16-01-2020 21:43
  
  Scientists have designed a flying robot using real pigeon feathers, that can manoeuvre in the air as nimbly as a bird.
  
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• Mounties, maple syrup, and... Meghan and Harry? Royal move could boost Canada brand

  16-01-2020 21:18
  
  TORONTO/OTTAWA (Reuters) - Prince Harry and his wife Meghan's decision to step back from royal duties and split their time between Britain and Canada is expected to boost Canada's brand abroad and benefit tourism, although marketing consultants say the effect will be limited.It is estimated that the British monarchy as a whole contributed 1.77 billion pounds ($2.31 billion) to the UK economy annually, a 2017 report by London-based brand valuation firm Brand Finance found.
  
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• Climate activists end blockade at Shell headquarters in Aberdeen

  16-01-2020 21:15
  
  The Extinction Rebellion Scotland members were outside the building for 13 hours.
  
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• Birmingham lord mayor-elect 'dismissed forced marriage concerns'

  16-01-2020 21:02
  
  Birmingham lord mayor-elect 'dismissed forced marriage concerns'. Head of Muslim women’s group complains to Labour over selection of Muhammad Afzal, who denies her allegations
  
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• I put differences aside to serve in Boris Johnson’s Government – Nicky Morgan

  16-01-2020 21:00
  
  The newly-appointed peer had previously ruled out returning to a Cabinet position if Mr Johnson became Prime Minister.
  
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• Police chase after motorist spotted asleep at petrol station

  16-01-2020 20:45
  
  Patrick McCabe attempted to escape officers by driving wrong way down dual carriageway.
  
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• Microsoft pledges to remove entire historical carbon footprint by 2050

  16-01-2020 20:23
  
  The technology company said those who could afford to move faster and go further on reducing carbon emissions should do so.
  
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• Bazooka, the 35lb cat, finds a forever home

  16-01-2020 20:22
  
  The cat was taken into the care of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals after his owner died.
  
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• Radio presenter suffers amusing on-air blunder after wrong guest contacted

  16-01-2020 20:03
  
  Evan Davis was put through to a different Robert Shapiro from the one he expected to be talking to.
  
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• Anonymous letter prompts police inquiry into hospital death

  16-01-2020 19:39
  
  Anonymous letter prompts police inquiry into hospital deathSuffolk coroner calls in police over letter alleging ‘something had gone wrong during surgery’ on Susan Warby
  
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• Anonymous letter prompts coroner to call for hospital death inquiry

  16-01-2020 19:39
  
  Anonymous letter prompts coroner to call for hospital death inquirySuffolk coroner calls in police over letter alleging ‘something had gone wrong during surgery’ on Susan Warby
  
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• Third of non-EU university students in UK come from China

  16-01-2020 19:35
  
  Third of non-EU university students in UK come from China. More than 120,000 Chinese students enrolled at British universities in 2018-19
  
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• Government Funding To Remove Grenfell-Style Cladding Approved For Just One Privately Owned High-Rise

  16-01-2020 19:31
  
  Some 315 high-rises are still covered in ACM more than two years after the tragedy.
  
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• Grenfell survivors and bereaved still fighting frustrating battles

  16-01-2020 19:25
  
  Grenfell survivors and bereaved still fighting frustrating battles. From rehousing to the inquiry venue, the community has had to battle officialdom repeatedly
  
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• Pantomime, travel and rest: What comes next for Britain's EU lawmakers

  16-01-2020 19:24
  
  This week marked the last sitting of the European Parliament in the eastern French town before Britain quits the union on Jan. 31.There is one more session to go in the assembly's main base in Brussels.The Brexit Party's Ann Widdecombe, for one, said she was "delighted" to be winding up her near eight-month career as a Member of the European Parliament.
  
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• Owen Jones attacker had collection of far-right memorabilia, court told

  16-01-2020 19:09
  
  Owen Jones attacker had collection of far-right memorabilia, court toldJames Healy accused of being motivated by hostility to columnist’s leftwing politics
  
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• Owen Jones attacker had collection of far right badges, court told

  16-01-2020 19:09
  
  Owen Jones attacker had collection of far right badges, court toldJames Healy accused of being motivated by hostility to columnist’s leftwing politics
  
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• Jess Phillips vows to speak ‘plainly’ to win back votes if elected Labour leader

  16-01-2020 19:00
  
  The Birmingham Yardley MP also called for the party to put winning power before ideological 'purity'.
  
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• Baby P’s mother to remain in jail after losing Parole Board appeal

  16-01-2020 18:37
  
  Connelly admitted the offence and was handed a sentence of imprisonment for public protection.
  
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• Pro-Corbyn MP’s Claim Labour Government Was ‘Thatcherite’ Sparks Backlash

  16-01-2020 18:31
  
  Labour MP Stephen Kinnock, who is backing Lisa Nandy’s leadership bid, tells HuffPost UK Zarah Sultana’s comments are “utter nonsense” and “a gift to the Conservatives”.
  
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• How a Labour opposition leader can show and command respect

  16-01-2020 18:30
  
  How a Labour opposition leader can show and command respect. Sean Day-Lewis cites Harold Wilson as the kind of opposition leader the current candidates should aspire to be, while David Hughes urges Jess Phillips to show more deference to the prime minister
  
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• Old Bailey murder trial temporarily suspended due to rodent in the dock

  16-01-2020 18:29
  
  A defendant was seen kneeling on his chair to prevent the animal from climbing up his trousers.
  
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• Labour party must reach beyond its core vote

  16-01-2020 18:29
  
  Labour party must reach beyond its core vote. The most engaged and active members are not necessarily representative of Labour as a whole, says Christabel Cooper, while Steve Parish writes that the party must look to the needs of those it serves
  
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• Gary Younge will be greatly missed

  16-01-2020 18:28
  
  Gary Younge will be greatly missed. David Purvis wishes the departing Guardian columnist well after 26 years of inspirational writing
  
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• Gary Barlow joins P&O Cruises as brand ambassador and ship's musical director

  16-01-2020 18:22
  
  The former Take That star will be have multiple responsibilities, from performing to shaping liner interiors and creating signature cocktails.
  
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• Labour must stir up democratic revolution to win power, says Long-Bailey

  16-01-2020 18:20
  
  Labour must stir up democratic revolution to win power, says Long-Bailey. Momentum-backed leadership frontrunner says party should have held public meetings to find popular remedies to crises
  
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• Sepsis deaths around world 'twice as high as previously thought'

  16-01-2020 18:05
  
  Sepsis deaths around world 'twice as high as previously thought'. Almost 50m cases in 2017 with children in poorer countries most at risk, study finds
  
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• Sepsis deaths around world 'twice as high as previously thought'

  16-01-2020 18:05
  
  Sepsis deaths around world 'twice as high as previously thought'There were 11 million deaths in 2017 – more than from cancer – with children in poorer countries most at risk, study finds
  
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• McDonald says Sinn Fein councillor will not be removed for Taoiseach comments

  16-01-2020 18:00
  
  Sinn Fein councillor and MMA fighter Paddy Holohan apologised for remarks he made in a recent podcast.
  
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• Boxer inspires young patients at hospital where he had open heart surgery

  16-01-2020 17:53
  
  Tommy Frank was able to thank surgeon Carin Van Doorn, who performed his surgery in 1998.
  
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• Trump threatened UK with 25% car tariffs unless it agreed to accuse Iran of breaking nuclear deal

  16-01-2020 17:46
  
  Donald Trump threatened the UK with a 25 per cent tariff on its cars unless the British government officially accused Iran of breaking the 2015 nuclear deal, it has been reported.The secret threat last week, first reported by The Washington Post, which cited unnamed European officials, would have seen the tariff imposed on all European automobile imports to the US unless Britain, France and Germany agreed to the ultimatum.
  
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• Prince Andrew: Home Office 'recommends downgrade of security'

  16-01-2020 17:45
  
  Prince Andrew: Home Office 'recommends downgrade of security'. Reported proposal follows Andrew’s withdrawal from public duties over links with Jeffrey Epstein
  
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• Dog comes ‘running through the ash’ to be rescued from volcano island

  16-01-2020 17:44
  
  Palakitik was rescued by charity workers looking for animal survivors of the Taal volcano eruption.
  
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• Thousands of donors set for disappointment over Big Ben Brexit bong bid

  16-01-2020 17:36
  
  More than £110,000 has been raised in an effort to get the bell to ring on January 31 but the effort appears doomed.
  
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• Lady Morgan looks down upon her departmental questions

  16-01-2020 17:36
  
  Lady Morgan looks down upon her departmental questions. The secretary of state’s elevation to the ranks of the unelected makes for a surreal spectacle
  
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• Chelsea fan accused of attacking Owen Jones ‘photographed doing Nazi salute’

  16-01-2020 17:28
  
  James Healy also allegedly had a football hooligan flag adorned with SS symbols.
  
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• British Airways and Ryanair hit back at Government over Flybe rescue

  16-01-2020 17:26
  
  The rivals are demanding to know in detail what potential advantages Flybe could have secured in the deal agreed this week
  
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• Plane crash victims’ governments call on Iran to compensate families

  16-01-2020 17:24
  
  The ministers called for a 'thorough, independent and transparent international investigation' into the crash
  
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• How Britain got the gambling bug

  16-01-2020 17:24
  
  How Britain got the gambling bug. The industry takes £14.4bn from UK punters every year
  
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• Officer Tasered machete-wielding attacker to ‘save my own life’, court told

  16-01-2020 17:22
  
  Muhammad Rodwan denies attempted murder.
  
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• Brexit: no union jack-lowering ceremony in European parliament

  16-01-2020 17:22
  
  Brexit: no union jack-lowering ceremony in European parliamentBrexit party MEPs lobbied for a ‘last days of empire’ style ceremony but senior MEPs opt for ‘dignified’ low-key event
  
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• Rebecca Long-Bailey opposes abortion after 24 weeks on the grounds of disability

  16-01-2020 17:18
  
  The Labour leadership contender stressed it was her personal view, not a policy position.
  
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• Starlings took avoiding action before hitting road, say police

  16-01-2020 17:11
  
  Police called in the Government's Animal and Plant Health Agency.
  
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