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• 'I got into a rut': Rory McIlroy suffers more Sunday blues as chance of success evaporates at Charles Schwab Challenge

  14-06-2020 23:49 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Rory McIlroy’s search for a 2020 success goes on after another nightmare front nine ‘rut’ ended a final round challenge before it had even begun.
  
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• PM sets up commission to look at ‘all aspects’ of racial inequality in UK

  14-06-2020 23:05 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Boris Johnson has pledged to establish a cross-government commission to examine “all aspects” of racial inequality in Britain.
  
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• 28-year-old charged after man seen apparently urinating next to Pc Palmer memorial

  14-06-2020 23:02 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A 28-year-old has been charged after a man was photographed apparently urinating next to the memorial dedicated to Pc Keith Palmer, the officer who was stabbed to death in the 2017 terror attack in Westminster.
  
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• The Shankill Road sweet shop owners celebrate 25 years in business - Belfast Live

  14-06-2020 22:53
  
  The Shankill Road sweet shop owners celebrate 25 years in business  Belfast Live
  
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• Government formation talks set to continue on Monday morning

  14-06-2020 22:43 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Government formation talks will continue on Monday morning as the leaders of Fine Gael, Fianna Fail and the Green Party are set to formally sign off on a draft programme for government between their parties.
  
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• New face covering rules have left hospitals ‘confused and unprepared’ – BMA

  14-06-2020 22:36 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  As new face coverings rules come into effect, the British Medical Association (BMA) said some NHS services have been left “confused and unprepared”.
  
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• Belfast Thai restaurant to close as downturn in trade takes its toll - Belfast Telegraph

  14-06-2020 22:00
  
  Belfast Thai restaurant to close as downturn in trade takes its toll  Belfast Telegraph
  
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• Talks to resume in bid to resolve row over Ethiopia’s Nile river dam

  14-06-2020 21:23 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia said talks would continue later this week to resolve their dispute over a Nile dam Ethiopia is constructing, even as Cairo accused Addis Ababa of rejecting “fundamental issues” at the heart of the negotiations.
  
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• Tributes to motocross fan Brendan Graham, discovered dead at Desertmartin track

  14-06-2020 21:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The sister of a young Co Antrim motocross enthusiast who lost his life at the weekend has said her family's hearts have been broken.
  
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• Emmanuel Macron condemns racism but rules out removal of contested statues

  14-06-2020 20:47 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to stand firm against racism but also praised police and insisted that France would not take down statues of controversial, colonial-era figures.
  
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• Atletico’s Costa pays tribute to Torrecilla, while Real’s Marcelo takes a knee

  14-06-2020 20:44 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Diego Costa paid tribute to Atletico Madrid women’s star Virginia Torrecilla in Atletico’s 1-1 draw at Athletic Bilbao.
  
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• Real Madrid return with a win to keep the pressure on LaLiga leaders Barcelona

  14-06-2020 20:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Real Madrid moved to within two points of LaLiga leaders Barcelona after marking their return to action with a routine 3-1 win over Eibar.
  
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• Statues of King Billy and Sir Hans Sloane targeted over links to slavery

  14-06-2020 20:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police in Glasgow are continuing to guard a statue of William of Orange amid fears it may be targeted by activists aligned with the Black Lives Matter movement.
  
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• Captain Tobias ‘chuffed to bits’ to begin new marathon-running challenge

  14-06-2020 20:16 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A nine-year-old boy with cerebral palsy who raised more than £100,000 by using his walker to complete a lockdown marathon has begun a new challenge to run the same distance using a race runner.
  
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• Anti-GAA graffiti in north Belfast treated as hate incident - BBC News

  14-06-2020 20:13
  Anti-GAA graffiti in north Belfast treated as hate incident  BBC News
  
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• Anti-GAA graffiti in north Belfast treated as hate incident

  14-06-2020 20:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sectarian slogans were daubed on the side of a building and a banner at playing fields in north Belfast.
  
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• Fine Gael, Fianna Fail and Greens on brink of deal to form government

  14-06-2020 20:09 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The leaders of Fine Gael, Fianna Fail and the Green Party are expected to formally sign off on a draft programme for government between their parties on Sunday night.
  
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• Black ‘hero’ who saved white man in far-right rally wants ‘equality for all’

  14-06-2020 20:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Black Lives Matter protester who rescued an injured white man during a violent far-right rally has spoken of wanting “equality for all”.
  
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• The big Belfast bap debate that's dividing communities across the city - Belfast Live

  14-06-2020 19:12
  
  The big Belfast bap debate that's dividing communities across the city  Belfast Live
  
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• One death and eight more cases of Covid-19 confirmed

  14-06-2020 18:32 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  One coronavirus-related death has been confirmed in Ireland on Sunday.
  
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• Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey steps aside on health grounds

  14-06-2020 18:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has temporarily stepped down from the Stormont Executive on health grounds.
  
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• Northern Ireland to enjoy week of better than average temperatures - Belfast Newsletter

  14-06-2020 18:08
  
  Northern Ireland to enjoy week of better than average temperatures  Belfast Newsletter
  
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• Northern Ireland Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey admitted to hospital - Belfast Live

  14-06-2020 17:47
  
  Northern Ireland Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey admitted to hospital  Belfast Live
  
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• Belfast's Class of 2020 saluted with graduation air show - PenBayPilot.com

  14-06-2020 17:45
  
  Belfast's Class of 2020 saluted with graduation air show  PenBayPilot.com
  
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• Firefighters rescue fox that got its head stuck in a wheel

  14-06-2020 17:33 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Firefighters have rescued a “not so crafty” fox that got its head stuck in a wheel in Romford.
  
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• Deirdre Hargey to temporarily step aside as Communities Minister for health reasons

  14-06-2020 17:15 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sinn Fein MLA Deirdre Hargey has announced she is temporarily stepping aside from her role as Communities Minister for health reasons.
  
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• Doubles for Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Billy Gilmour as Chelsea hit QPR for seven

  14-06-2020 17:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ruben Loftus-Cheek scored twice as Chelsea routed QPR 7-1 in a friendly at Stamford Bridge.
  
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• Spike Lee issues apology after defending Woody Allen

  14-06-2020 16:49 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Film director Spike Lee has apologised for words he said were “wrong”, after voicing support for Woody Allen and criticising cancel culture.
  
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• Grenfell survivors and supporters unite online to mark fire anniversary

  14-06-2020 16:43 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Grenfell survivors and supporters have joined together in a virtual memorial to mark the third anniversary of the disaster.
  
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• Shots fired at house in north Belfast - Belfast Telegraph

  14-06-2020 16:36
  
  Shots fired at house in north Belfast  Belfast Telegraph
  
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• Party leaders in Republic confident draft government deal can be agreed

  14-06-2020 16:32 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The leaders of Fianna Fail, the Green Party and Fine Gael have expressed confidence that they will on Sunday sign off on the draft agreement of a programme for government.
  
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• Party leaders confident draft government deal can be agreed

  14-06-2020 16:32 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The leaders of Fianna Fail, the Green Party and Fine Gael have expressed confidence that they will on Sunday sign off on the draft agreement of a programme for government.
  
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• Kemar Roach confident West Indies can enjoy further Test success against England

  14-06-2020 16:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  West Indies bowler Kemar Roach is sure they can “get stuck into the English” and hang on to the Wisden Trophy following their 2019 success.
  
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• Little Mix fans celebrate Jesy Nelson’s 29th birthday

  14-06-2020 16:16 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Little Mix fans have flocked to wish Jesy Nelson a happy 29th birthday.
  
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• First Minister brands protesters ‘shameful’ as police head off major clash

  14-06-2020 16:04 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Scotland’s First Minister has branded protesters “utterly shameful” as police were able to avert a major clash with an unknown group.
  
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• Police appeal after shots fired at North Belfast property - Belfast Live

  14-06-2020 15:57
  
  Police appeal after shots fired at North Belfast property  Belfast Live
  
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• Whipsnade Zoo praises ‘amazing’ support as it prepares to open to public again

  14-06-2020 15:41 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Whipsnade Zoo has thanked the public for its “amazing” support under lockdown as the centre prepares to welcome visitors back.
  
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• Adele and Akala lead stars in marking third anniversary of Grenfell Tower fire

  14-06-2020 15:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Adele, Akala and George The Poet were among the stars paying tribute on the third anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire.
  
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• Fermanagh grandmother delighted to hug her ‘bubble buddies’ again

  14-06-2020 15:28 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Children have been reuniting with their grandparents for the first time in three months as the Government’s new “support bubble” scheme came into effect in Northern Ireland on Saturday.
  
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• North Belfast: Man taken to hospital after being shot with police baton rounds - BBC News

  14-06-2020 15:19
  
  North Belfast: Man taken to hospital after being shot with police baton rounds  BBC News
  
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• Falling Covid cases give ‘margin for manoeuvre’ on two-metre rule, says PM

  14-06-2020 15:10 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The falling numbers of coronavirus cases has given the Government “more margin for manoeuvre” in easing the two-metre social-distancing rule, Boris Johnson has said.
  
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• Spain set to reopen borders to visitors

  14-06-2020 15:09 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Spain will reopen its borders to visitors from Europe’s passport-free Schengen travel area on June 21, bringing forward the original date by by 10 days, the country’s prime minister has announced.
  
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• Man arrested in murder probe after victim found stabbed in Haringey

  14-06-2020 15:04 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a victim was found with fatal stab wounds at a house in Haringey, north London.
  
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• Belfast charity Engage with Age launches 'The Big Day Inside Out' festival for older people - Belfast Live

  14-06-2020 14:57
  
  Belfast charity Engage with Age launches 'The Big Day Inside Out' festival for older people  Belfast Live
  
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• Health Minister pens moving note to NI baker Ryan Bogues - Belfast Live

  14-06-2020 14:25
  
  Health Minister pens moving note to NI baker Ryan Bogues  Belfast Live
  
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• Chris Basham fears new five substitutes rule could hinder Sheffield United

  14-06-2020 14:15 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sheffield United defender Chris Basham believes the introduction of the five substitutes rule could hit the Blades’ chances of securing European football next season.
  
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• Rev David Bruce: 'Racism is an evil that needs rooted out'

  14-06-2020 14:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The new Presbyterian moderator says sectarianism is a "disease that infects us all".
  
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• Police head off clash between groups in Glasgow amid statue protest

  14-06-2020 14:10 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police in Glasgow were able to avert a clash between protesters looking to keep the statue of Metropolitan Police founder Robert Peel and an unknown group.
  
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• Campaign to retrieve ship’s anchor from wreckage to create Windrush monument

  14-06-2020 14:04 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  An ambitious campaign has been launched to retrieve a ship’s anchor from wreckage under the sea, to create a monument symbolising the Windrush generation.
  
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• Man dies of suspected drug overdose and three stabbed at Manchester raves

  14-06-2020 14:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A 20-year-old man has died of a suspected drug overdose and three others were stabbed, as thousands attended two raves in Manchester on Saturday night.
  
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