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• Barcelona claim top La Liga spot as Bayern lift trophy in empty stadium

  27-06-2020 23:46 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Barcelona edged back to the top of La Liga on Saturday night but Iago Aspas’s 88th-minute equaliser for Celta Vigo cost them two crucial points as they were held to a 2-2 draw.
  
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• London Irish considering options after Gloucester appoint Skivington as coach

  27-06-2020 23:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  London Irish insist they will “consider all options” after Gloucester announced the appointment of their forwards coach George Skivington as the new head coach at Kingsholm.
  
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• Former Irish League ace Andy Mathieson pranks pal over Liverpool celebrations - Belfast Live

  27-06-2020 22:58
  
  Former Irish League ace Andy Mathieson pranks pal over Liverpool celebrations  Belfast Live
  
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• Adele tells fans waiting for new music: Wear a mask and be patient

  27-06-2020 22:56 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Adele has told fans waiting for new music to “be patient”.
  
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• Sandra Oh says the UK is ‘behind’ with diversity in television

  27-06-2020 22:41 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sandra Oh has said the UK is “behind” when it comes to diversity in television and she was often the only non-white person on set on Killing Eve.
  
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• PM to announce ‘project speed’ to fast track UK economic recovery after Covid

  27-06-2020 22:32 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Prime Minister is set to use the inspiration of the national coronavirus response to fast track major building projects across the country and fuel the UK’s economic recover.
  
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• Steve Bruce determined to end Newcastle’s domestic trophy drought

  27-06-2020 22:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Newcastle head coach Steve Bruce is desperate to be the man to bring an end to a domestic trophy drought which stretches back to before he was born.
  
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• Man City will form guard of honour for ‘exceptional’ Liverpool – Pep Guardiola

  27-06-2020 22:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Manchester City will form a guard of honour for new champions Liverpool when the sides meet next Thursday, manager Pep Guardiola has said.
  
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• Burnley looking to European market for reinforcements, says Sean Dyche

  27-06-2020 22:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sean Dyche believes Burnley are better placed to take advantage of the European transfer market than in previous years as they look to replenish a depleted squad this summer.
  
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• Opposition wins historic rerun of Malawi’s presidential vote

  27-06-2020 22:13 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The opposition has won Malawi’s historic rerun of the presidential election.
  
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• Rain, wind and weather warnings put an end to June heatwave

  27-06-2020 22:04 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Rain, wind and weather warnings are bringing an end to the sweltering June heatwave.
  
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• Solskjaer lauds Maguire after his late winner steers United into FA Cup semis

  27-06-2020 21:59 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Harry Maguire earned a glowing assessment from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after the Manchester United captain’s extra-time winner at Norwich sealed the Red Devils’ spot in the FA Cup semi-finals.
  
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• Olivia Colman issues plea for kindness as part of Global Citizen concert

  27-06-2020 21:57 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Oliva Colman issued a plea for kindness and compassion as she joined a line-up of stars for a Global Citizen concert.
  
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• Two winners to share Saturday’s £15 million Lottery jackpot

  27-06-2020 21:54 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Two ticket-holders have shared Saturday’s £15 million Lotto jackpot.
  
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• Mississippi moves toward stripping Confederate image from flag

  27-06-2020 21:52 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Mississippi legislators have taken the first steps toward erasing the Confederate battle emblem from the state flag, a symbol that has come under intensifying criticism amid nationwide protests against racial injustice.
  
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• Police name man shot by officers during Glasgow attack

  27-06-2020 21:50 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police have named the man shot by officers during an attack in Glasgow on Friday as Badreddin Abadlla Adam, 28, from Sudan.
  
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• Man arrested on suspicion of arson after firework thrown at Liver Building

  27-06-2020 21:34 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson after a firework was thrown at the Liver Building as thousands of Liverpool fans celebrated their club’s Premier League win.
  
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• Stephen Fry among stars offering messages of hope and support at Global Pride

  27-06-2020 21:25 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Stephen Fry has warned that the issues facing LGBT+ people have not got easier in the midst of a global pandemic, and said it has “redoubled the hatred” of some.
  
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• Trump campaign could face legal action over use of Rolling Stones song

  27-06-2020 21:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Donald Trump could face legal action if he continues to use a Rolling Stones song at his campaign rallies, the band has said.
  
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• Dustin Johnson on the charge as Rory McIlroy challenge fades

  27-06-2020 21:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Dustin Johnson shot the lowest round of his PGA Tour career to catapult himself into contention at the Travelers Championship, as Rory McIlroy slipped down the leaderboard on Saturday.
  
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• Son of murdered dissident boss Crossan killed for providing getaway car used in Lawlor slaying

  27-06-2020 21:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The son of a murdered dissident republican chief was gunned down outside his west Belfast home on Saturday for providing the getaway car used in the killing of Dublin hitman Robbie Lawlor.
  
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• Former minister and Traveller rights activist among Seanad nominees

  27-06-2020 20:54 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Taoiseach Micheal Martin has announced his 11 nominations to the Seanad – the upper house of the Irish parliament.
  
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• We will have to improve to reach FA Cup final, says match-winner Harry Maguire

  27-06-2020 20:52 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Harry Maguire knows Manchester United will have to vastly improve to win the FA Cup after sealing Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side a semi-final spot with a late extra-time winner against 10-man Norwich.
  
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• Mayor tells vigil Reading community ‘shall not be divided’ by terror attack

  27-06-2020 20:27 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The mayor of Reading has said the town’s community “shall not be divided” by the recent terror attack at a vigil held in memory of the victims one week on.
  
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• Harry Maguire sends Manchester United into FA Cup semi-finals

  27-06-2020 20:19 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Skipper Harry Maguire sent Manchester United into the FA Cup semi-finals as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men made hard work of their extra-time victory at 10-man Norwich.
  
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• Man chased by masked pair through busy streets before he was shot dead

  27-06-2020 20:18 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man was chased by two masked gunmen through streets packed with people and motorists before he was shot dead, police in Belfast have said.
  
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• McDonald says new Government should start preparing for Irish unity referendum

  27-06-2020 20:05 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Planning for a referendum on Irish unity is “imperative”, the leader of Sinn Fein has said.
  
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• McIlroy has work to do on final day as Todd seizes control at Travelers Championship

  27-06-2020 20:04 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Rory McIlroy will have to pull off a remarkable comeback if he is to win the Travelers Championship after falling eight shots off the lead after day three in Connecticut.
  
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• Ian Baraclough ‘energised and excited’ after being named Northern Ireland boss

  27-06-2020 19:59 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ian Baraclough has been named as Northern Ireland’s new manager as the 49-year-old steps up from the Under-21s role to succeed Michael O’Neill.
  
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• Cabinet in full: Who are the new ministers?

  27-06-2020 19:58 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  New Taoiseach Micheal Martin has announced his Cabinet, with a few shock entries.
  
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• Ian Baraclough confirmed as new Northern Ireland manager

  27-06-2020 19:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ian Baraclough is confirmed as Michael O'Neill's successor as Northern Ireland manager, following talks with the Irish Football Association.
  
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• George Skivington named Gloucester’s new head coach

  27-06-2020 19:41 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Gloucester have named George Skivington as their new head coach.
  
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• Greta Thunberg criticises leaders who want selfies with her to ‘look good’

  27-06-2020 19:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Environmental campaigner Greta Thunberg has hit out at world leaders for wanting to be pictured with her to “look good”.
  
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• What’s on the agenda for new Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough

  27-06-2020 19:18 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ian Baraclough has been named as Michael O’Neill’s successor as Northern Ireland manager.
  
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• Teenager arrested in Ballymena murder probe

  27-06-2020 19:04 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A teenager has been arrested in connection to the murder of Jason Lee Martin in Ballymena, police have said.
  
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• Ian Baraclough appointed new Northern Ireland manager

  27-06-2020 19:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland Under-21s boss Ian Baraclough has agreed terms with the Irish Football Association (IFA) to become the next Northern Ireland manager.
  
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• Ian Baraclough agrees terms to become new Northern Ireland manager

  27-06-2020 19:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland Under-21s boss Ian Baraclough has agreed terms with the Irish Football Association (IFA) to become the next Northern Ireland manager.
  
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• Ian Baraclough appointed as Northern Ireland manager

  27-06-2020 18:59 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ian Baraclough has been named as Northern Ireland’s new manager as the 49-year-old steps up from the Under-21s role.
  
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• Twitter suspends Graham Linehan’s account for violating ‘hateful conduct’ rules

  27-06-2020 18:52 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Graham Linehan’s Twitter account has been suspended following “repeated violations” of rules against “hateful conduct”, after making comments about trans people.
  
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• Hopeful holidaymakers rush to book getaways as restrictions ease

  27-06-2020 18:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Thousands of hopeful holidaymakers have rushed to book trips abroad as foreign breaks were given the green light with quarantine measures set to be dropped for some destinations.
  
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• Terror police charge man with murder after Reading attack

  27-06-2020 18:38 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man has been charged after three men died and several others were injured in a knife attack in Reading.
  
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• Seven arrested at illegal gatherings after police vow to take action

  27-06-2020 18:29 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Seven people have been arrested and two weapons seized by police at illegal gatherings in London in the past 24 hours.
  
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• Iago Aspas snatches Celta Vigo a point against Barcelona

  27-06-2020 18:27 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Barcelona edged back to the top of LaLiga on Saturday night but Iago Aspas’ 88th-minute equaliser for Celta Vigo cost them two crucial points as they were held to a 2-2 draw.
  
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• Number of Covid-19 cases among young people is worrying – chief medic

  27-06-2020 18:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Chief Medical Officer has described the number of cases of Covid-19 among young people as “worrying”.
  
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• Jack Leach wants to be remembered for spin bowling rather than batting exploits

  27-06-2020 18:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Jack Leach plans to dine out on his unlikely batting exploits for England in the years to come, but still hopes his left-arm spin provides his main legacy.
  
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• Leeds move clear after comfortable win over Fulham

  27-06-2020 17:43 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Patrick Bamford, Ezgjan Alioski and Jack Harrison sent Leeds top of the Championship with a 3-0 win over promotion rivals Fulham.
  
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• Kate Green announced as shadow education secretary after Long-Bailey sacking

  27-06-2020 17:43 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has appointed Kate Green MP as his new shadow education secretary following Rebecca Long-Bailey’s dramatic sacking this week.
  
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• Arjen Robben targets return to football with Groningen

  27-06-2020 17:28 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Former Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Holland winger Arjen Robben plans to come out of retirement and join boyhood club Groningen.
  
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• Belfast man stabbed drinking pal after row, court told

  27-06-2020 17:27 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man has been charged with attempting to murder his friend in a stabbing at the Big Fish in Belfast.
  
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• Police investigating death at house party seek 17-year-old

  27-06-2020 17:19 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police investigating the death of a man at a house party have appealed for help to find a teenager.
  
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