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• Diplomatic Immunity

  06-12-2017 17:59
  She walked into the clinic room and promptly exclaimed “Another new one?
  
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• Starmer brands Trump's plan to apply tariffs over Greenland 'completely wrong' - follow live - BBC

  17-01-2026 23:29 via news.google.com
  Starmer brands Trump's plan to apply tariffs over Greenland 'completely wrong' - follow live  BBCEU warns of downward spiral after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland  ReutersEuropean leaders warn of ‘downward spiral’ after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland – Europe live  The GuardianEU Set to Halt US Trade Deal Over Trump’s New Tariff Threat  Bloomberg.comHow Donald Trump’s trade war over Greenland will hit Britain&nb
  
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• 'We're ready to go,' Nasa crew say as rocket inches closer to launch pad - BBC

  17-01-2026 23:23 via news.google.com
  'We're ready to go,' Nasa crew say as rocket inches closer to launch pad  BBC'We're ready to go', Nasa crew say as rocket inches closer to launch pad  BBCArtemis mission live: NASA's mega-rocket painstakingly crawls towards launch pad  Sky NewsNasa readies its most powerful rocket for round-the-moon flight  The GuardianArtemis 2 rocket rollout latest news: Giant NASA moon rocket heads to launch pad  Space
  
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• America’s hunger for Greenland is tearing NATO apart - The Economist

  17-01-2026 21:47 via news.google.com
  America’s hunger for Greenland is tearing NATO apart  The EconomistEurope needs to think the unthinkable on Nato  Financial TimesNATO at a 'crossroads': Does the IGO military alliance need to 'reinvent' itself?  France 24Letter: US risks destroying longtime NATO alliances  Buffalo NewsNATO Without America? $1 Trillion Price Tag For Europe To Boost Military Might; Will Brussels Bite The Bullet?  EurAsian Times
  
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• Nottingham Forest 0-0 Arsenal: Premier League – as it happened - The Guardian

  17-01-2026 21:26 via news.google.com
  Nottingham Forest 0-0 Arsenal: Premier League – as it happened  The GuardianArsenal held to goalless draw at Nottingham Forest - but should Gunners have been awarded penalty?  BBCTeam news: Madueke and Martinelli both start  Arsenal.comSels frustrates Arsenal as leaders move seven points clear with draw at Forest  The GuardianNottingham Forest 0-0 Arsenal: Gunners miss chance to go nine points clear at top as hosts hold out  Sky Sports
  
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• St Albans cable theft causes major delays for train travel - BBC

  17-01-2026 21:12 via news.google.com
  St Albans cable theft causes major delays for train travel  BBC
  
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• Israel objects to White House’s pick of leaders for ‘board of peace’ - The Guardian

  17-01-2026 20:26 via news.google.com
  Israel objects to White House’s pick of leaders for ‘board of peace’  The GuardianBlair and Rubio among names on senior executive of Gaza 'Board of Peace'  BBCUpdates: Turkiye, Egypt say Erdogan, el-Sisi invited by Trump to Gaza board  Al JazeeraBroad mandate of Trump’s Board of Peace sets it up for rivalry with UN  Financial TimesBig names on Trump's peace panel face huge challenges in Gaza  BBC
  
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• Wes Streeting allies attack No 10 over ‘briefing war’ - The Telegraph

  17-01-2026 20:00 via news.google.com
  Wes Streeting allies attack No 10 over ‘briefing war’  The TelegraphCabinet allies urge Keir Starmer to sack Wes Streeting for disloyalty  The TimesHow Streeting Became Starmer’s Top UK Rival in Year of Grudges  Bloomberg.comWes Streeting allies hit out at ‘stupid’ briefings after ministers ‘urge Starmer to sack him for disloyalty’  The IndependentWes breaks cover to challenge Keir – without even mentioning h
  
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• Five die in Austrian avalanches, rescuers say - BBC

  17-01-2026 19:37 via news.google.com
  Five die in Austrian avalanches, rescuers say  BBC5 skiers killed in a pair of avalanches in Austria  CNNFive skiers dead in Alps horror  News.com.auFive reported killed in avalanches in Austria  RTE.ie13 Year Old Boy is Latest Avalanche Fatality  PlanetSKI
  
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• Donald Trump says eight European countries face 10% tariff for opposing US control of Greenland – Europe live

  17-01-2026 19:12 via theguardian.com
  Denmark, Norway, Sweden, the UK, France, Germany, the Netherlands and Finland will face tariffs from 1 FebruaryWhat do people in Greenland think of Donald Trump and his threats to take over the island? The Guardian’s Miranda Bryant and Lauren Hurrell take a look.Reuters estimated that thousands of protesters attended the “Hands Off Greenland” rallies around Denmark on Saturday, chanting “Greenland is not for sale” and waving Greenland’s red and white “Er
  
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• Nottingham Forest v Arsenal: Premier League – live

  17-01-2026 19:09 via theguardian.com
  ⚽ Premier League updates from the 5.30pm GMT kick-off
  ⚽ Scores | Tables | Follow us on Bluesky | Mail BarryAn email: Arsenal fans will have mixed memories of Sean Dyche teams; probably most saliently here his new-manager-bounce inspiration of a previously useless Everton side to a 1-0 win, smashing a 14-game unbeaten Arsenal run,” writes Charles Antaki. “Admittedly Arsenal haven’t been quite that consistently good this year but Forest have certainly been that consis
  
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• Gladiators viewers all say same thing just seconds into first episode - Daily Express

  17-01-2026 19:07 via news.google.com
  Gladiators viewers all say same thing just seconds into first episode  Daily Express‘Bring me a gigantic Gladiator who can cradle me like a baby!’: behind the scenes of the most joyous show on TV  The GuardianLycra, Legend and light panto – Gladiators is still smashing it  The TelegraphBBC Gladiators 'first' as Giant shares show shake-up which changes everything  Daily StarGladiators viewers 'fall asleep' during 'boring' new game on BBC s
  
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• Glasner 'feels abandoned completely' at Palace - BBC

  17-01-2026 19:05 via news.google.com
  Glasner 'feels abandoned completely' at Palace  BBCView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• Child mortality crisis continues in Gaza, with more than 100 killed since ceasefire

  17-01-2026 18:59 via theguardian.com
  Eight children have died of hypothermia this winter, says health ministry, amid reports maternal and newborn care in territory has been dismantled A 27-day-old baby died in Gaza on Saturday from severe cold, bringing the number of children in the region who have died of hypothermia since the start of the current winter season to eight, according to the Palestinian health ministry.Medical sources confirmed to the news agency Anadolu that the newborn, named Aisha Ayesh al-Agha, died as a result of
  
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• Ant and Dec sorry after 'insensitive' podcast promo prompts backlash - BBC

  17-01-2026 18:51 via news.google.com
  Ant and Dec sorry after 'insensitive' podcast promo prompts backlash  BBCAnt and Dec to launch Hanging Out podcast  The GuardianAnt and Dec pull ‘triggering’ podcast advert that fans say is insensitive to suicide  The TelegraphAnt and Dec announce new hosting venture together away from TV  The IndependentAnt and Dec: Why turning 50 made us think again  The Times
  
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• Man Utd 2-0 Man City: How Michael Carrick's side ran their rivals ragged - BBC

  17-01-2026 18:39 via news.google.com
  Man Utd 2-0 Man City: How Michael Carrick's side ran their rivals ragged  BBCView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• 'Don't bow to China': Protesters march against Chinese 'mega embassy' in London - Sky News

  17-01-2026 18:37 via news.google.com
  'Don't bow to China': Protesters march against Chinese 'mega embassy' in London  Sky NewsChina’s super-embassy no risk to UK, says cyber security expert  The TimesUncovered: Secret room beneath Chinese embassy that poses threat to City  The TelegraphHow a group of nimbys could bring down China’s mega embassy plans  The IndependentHundreds join protest against Chinese super embassy in London  London Evening Standard
  
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• Wilson’s last-gasp West Ham winner deepens Frank’s Tottenham crisis

  17-01-2026 18:31 via theguardian.com
  It was the chant that had simmered for many weeks and there was an inevitability when it was belted out by the Tottenham support at the very last. “Sacked in the morning,” they yelled at Thomas Frank, the frustration unbearable. They have seen enough. In their opinion, the manager has to go.Whether the club’s board agree is unclear. They know the problems that Frank has faced and continues to face during a season of turmoil and transition. The acid test of nerve is upon them. C
  
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• Brobbey and Le Fée seal Sunderland comeback to add to Palace’s gloom

  17-01-2026 18:26 via theguardian.com
  When, on Friday, it became clear that Crystal Palace were selling Marc Guéhi to Manchester City and Oliver Glasner announced he would be leaving at the end of the season, Sunderland supporters turned a little nervous.They fretted that Palace might react to not merely the loss of their best defender and the impending departure of a much-admired manager but the ignominy of last weekend’s FA Cup calamity at non-league Macclesfield by demonstrating that they are not so shabby after all.
  
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• Edwards stuns Liverpool with Burnley equaliser as Szoboszlai pays the penalty

  17-01-2026 18:21 via theguardian.com
  Arne Slot had made his wishes clear before kick-off. “We want to do better in making more chances from all the ball possession we have. I am waiting for the moment it really clicks,” he had said. Thirty two shots on goal with 11 on target would suggest Liverpool obliged against Burnley, but Anfield still waits for Slot’s side to click.Liverpool were held to a fourth consecutive Premier League draw as Marcus Edwards stunned the champions by cancelling out Florian Wirtz’s f
  
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• Yoweri Museveni wins Ugandan election as opponent condemns ‘fake result’

  17-01-2026 18:20 via theguardian.com
  Museveni’s opponent, Bobi Wine, alleges that members of polling staff were kidnapped and called for peaceful protestsYoweri Museveni, has won the Ugandan election and his seventh term with more than 70% of the vote, state election authorities have said, amid an internet shutdown and claims of fraud by his opponent.His opponent, a youthful musician known as Bobi Wine, condemned what he called “fake results” and alleged that members of polling staff were kidnapped, among other el
  
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• Chelsea end wait for league win after João Pedro and Palmer sink Brentford

  17-01-2026 18:11 via theguardian.com
  As he watched Cole Palmer smash a penalty past Caoimhín Kelleher to secure his first three points at Chelsea, Liam Rosenior may have briefly wondered why such a fuss is made about Premier League management.The 41-year-old calmly exchanged low fives on the bench with members of his coaching staff before springing to his feet and pointing to his temple, imploring his players to keep their heads and close out the remaining 15 minutes, which they achieved with minimal trouble. Continue readin
  
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• Chelsea 2-0 Brentford: Liam Rosenior earns first Premier League win as Blues survive against wasteful Bees - Sky Sports

  17-01-2026 18:09 via news.google.com
  Chelsea 2-0 Brentford: Liam Rosenior earns first Premier League win as Blues survive against wasteful Bees  Sky SportsChelsea vs Brentford LIVE! Premier League match preview, team news, live blog, highlights, match report  Sky SportsLiam Rosenior on Brentford win: 'We got the job done' | News | Official Site  ChelseaChelsea end wait for league win after João Pedro and Palmer sink Brentford  The GuardianJoao Pedro and Palmer give Rosenior a debut lea
  
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• Bolton crash survivors speak of horrific and 'unbearable' life-changing injuries - Manchester Evening News

  17-01-2026 18:08 via news.google.com
  Bolton crash survivors speak of horrific and 'unbearable' life-changing injuries  Manchester Evening NewsDaughter of taxi driver Masrob Ali killed in Bolton crash 'in shock'  BBCPolice share update on five people injured in fatal crash in Bolton  Sky NewsFundraiser for couple who suffered 'life-altering injuries' in fatal crash | ITV News  ITVXMourners showed up in their hundreds to the funeral of 'kind' and 'gentle' dad Masrob Ali, who was killed in a hea
  
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• Carrick has dream start as Mbeumo and Dorgu give Manchester United derby delight

  17-01-2026 18:07 via theguardian.com
  On 65 minutes Michael Carrick’s second tenure went electric as Manchester United scored a classic breakaway goal by Bryan Mbeumo that sent the interim head coach berserk in the technical area.After a clearing Harry Maguire header, the ball evaded Rayan Cherki and Bruno Fernandes galloped forward. He had Amad Diallo to the right and Patrick Dorgu and Mbeumo on the left; United’s streetwise captain delayed the pass, then found the Cameroonian, whose finish beat Gianluigi Donnarumma. Co
  
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• Tech companies’ access to UK ministers dwarfs that of child safety groups

  17-01-2026 18:00 via theguardian.com
  Exclusive: Amazon, Meta and X among firms holding hundreds of meetings with people at heart of government, data showsTech companies have been meeting government ministers at a rate of more than once per working day, enjoying high-level political access that dwarfs that of child safety and copyright campaigners, who called the pattern “shocking” and “disturbing”.Amazon, Meta, Microsoft and Elon Musk’s X, whose Grok AI image generator has sparked outrage with its sexu
  
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• Withdraw Hillsborough law amendment, urge Liverpool and Manchester mayors

  17-01-2026 17:56 via theguardian.com
  Draft creates ‘too broad an opt-out’ for intelligence chiefs to decide what information is released after major incidentThe mayors of Liverpool and Manchester have said an amendment to the Hillsborough law should be withdrawn, saying it does not do enough to prevent future cover-ups.The Liverpool city region mayor, Steve Rotheram, and the Greater Manchester mayor, Andy Burnham, said the amendment “creates too broad an opt-out” by allowing intelligence officials to decide
  
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• Port Talbot pub owner asks his children to work as he can't afford staff - BBC

  17-01-2026 17:22 via news.google.com
  Port Talbot pub owner asks his children to work as he can't afford staff  BBC
  
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• European football: Mbappé spot on to deliver first Real Madrid win for Arbeloa

  17-01-2026 17:16 via theguardian.com
  Raúl Asencio also on target in 2-0 win over LevanteLautaro Martínez gives Inter 1-0 victory at UdineseReal Madrid ended a turbulent week with a much-needed 2-0 win against Levante, courtesy of second-half goals from Kylian Mbappé and Raúl Asencio, after being booed by a restless Bernabéu crowd before the breakthrough arrived.Real looked flat in the first half, still carrying the scars of Sunday’s 3-2 defeat by Barcelona in the final of the Supercopa de Es
  
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• Ali Khamenei says thousands killed in Iran protests, some in ‘inhuman, savage manner’

  17-01-2026 17:02 via theguardian.com
  Supreme leader blames US for death toll and calls Donald Trump a criminal for support of demonstrationsThe Iranian supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has acknowledged for the first time that thousands of people were killed during the protests that rocked Iran over the last two weeks.In a speech on Thursday, Khamenei said that thousands of people had been killed, “some in an inhuman, savage manner”, and blamed the US for the death toll. The supreme leader railed against the US pr
  
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