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• Carlos Soler scores hat-trick of penalties as Valencia thrash Real Madrid

  08-11-2020 23:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Carlos Soler scored a hat-trick of penalties as Valencia handed out a 4-1 thrashing to LaLiga champions Real Madrid at the Mestalla on Sunday.
  
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• Win over Arsenal tops Liverpool thrashing – Dean Smith

  08-11-2020 23:33 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Dean Smith insists Aston Villa’s victory at Arsenal was even more impressive than their thrashing of reigning Premier League champions Liverpool last month.
  
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• Ant and Dec retch and threaten to sack manager during I’m A Celeb trials

  08-11-2020 23:32 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ant and Dec retched and jokingly threatened to sack their manager as they took part in three bushtucker trials during a special episode ahead of the new series of I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!
  
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• Ebere Eze insists ‘it is only the start’ after starring in Crystal Palace win

  08-11-2020 23:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ebere Eze has promised Crystal Palace fans there is plenty more to come after the summer signing starred in Saturday’s 4-1 win over Leeds.
  
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• Mark Allen dedicates £150k Champion of Champions success to his 'biggest fan' dad

  08-11-2020 23:05 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Mark Allen last night hailed the support of his dad Ronnie after putting his “bullying” row with Ronnie O’Sullivan behind him to lift the Champion of Champions title with a superb 10-6 victory over former World champion Neil Robertson in Milton Keynes.
  
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• Michael Sheen: I questioned things about myself following Kate Beckinsale split

  08-11-2020 22:32 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Michael Sheen has spoken about the struggle of travelling back and forth between the UK and the US after his split from Kate Beckinsale.
  
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• Wat about that? Ollie at the double as Aston Villa win at Arsenal

  08-11-2020 22:15 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ollie Watkins hit a quickfire double as Aston Villa stunned Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium to return to winning ways.
  
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• Harry and Meghan visit Los Angeles National Cemetery to mark Remembrance Sunday

  08-11-2020 22:12 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have visited the Los Angeles National Cemetery to mark Remembrance Sunday.
  
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• Liverpool pair voice frustrations with handball law and VAR after Etihad draw

  08-11-2020 22:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Liverpool defender Joe Gomez voiced his exasperation with the handball law after conceding a penalty in the champions’ 1-1 draw at Manchester City on Sunday.
  
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• Workers 'must be looked after' if Covid restrictions are extended, insists union boss

  08-11-2020 22:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  More must be done for Northern Ireland's lowest paid workers if the current restrictions are going to be extended, a union leader has warned.
  
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• Police hoping to shed new light on 'evil' Co Down baby murder

  08-11-2020 22:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Chief Constable Simon Byrne has said police are still actively investigating the murder of a baby boy in Co Down 20 years ago.
  
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• Helen Madden: Friends and colleagues in tribute to UTV's much-loved 'Miss Helen'

  08-11-2020 22:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ken Reid has led the tributes to another UTV legend following her death on Friday.
  
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• Joe Biden congratulated by ex-president as No 10 waits on call

  08-11-2020 21:58 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Joe Biden marked his first full day as president-elect by attending church, having pledged to unify the US during his forthcoming term in the White House.
  
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• Former sports minister calls for compromise on outdoor sports ban

  08-11-2020 21:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A former sports minister has called on the Government to reconsider its ban on outdoor sports, saying the current restrictions do not make sense.
  
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• Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney hoping to make Wrexham ‘a global force’

  08-11-2020 21:41 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney dream of Wrexham being a global force after confirming their takeover plans at a Supporters Trust meeting on Sunday where it was revealed the club could star in a Netflix-style documentary.
  
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• Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola join Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in calling for help

  08-11-2020 21:37 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Jurgen Klopp has accused the Premier League of a lack of leadership as complaints over the competition’s scheduling and substitution rules intensified on Sunday.
  
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• Biden seeks to move quickly and build out his administration

  08-11-2020 21:22 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  President-elect Joe Biden signalled on Sunday that he plans to move quickly to build out his government, focusing first on the pandemic that will likely dominate the early days of his administration.
  
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• US sets new record high for coronavirus cases

  08-11-2020 20:32 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The US has set another record for the daily number of coronavirus cases.
  
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• DUP MLA David Hilditch opens up on devastating heartbreak of losing son Stuart to cancer

  08-11-2020 20:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  They say time is a healer but David Hilditch is not so sure.
  
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• Jeopardy! quiz show host Alex Trebek dies aged 80

  08-11-2020 19:48 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Alex Trebek, who presided over the American quiz show Jeopardy! for more than 30 years, has died aged 80.
  
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• Roy Keane labels Kyle Walker an ‘idiot’ after spot-kick error

  08-11-2020 19:46 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Roy Keane labelled Kyle Walker “an idiot” after the Manchester City defender conceded a penalty in his side’s 1-1 draw with Liverpool.
  
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• Manchester City and Liverpool share spoils after Kevin De Bruyne penalty miss

  08-11-2020 19:37 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Gabriel Jesus cancelled out a Mohamed Salah penalty but Kevin De Bruyne missed a spot-kick as heavyweights Manchester City and Liverpool played out an entertaining 1-1 draw.
  
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• Why Ireland coaches need to protect Jacob Stockdale from himself

  08-11-2020 19:22 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  March 30, 2019: It is minutes after the final whistle in the Aviva Stadium. The noise coming from the Leinster changing room tells you the home team are in yet another European semi-final. Their seventh from 2009. The only noise in the Ulster camp down the corridor is the clatter of boots being taken off. Well, that and the sobbing of Jacob Stockdale.
  
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• Second celebrity waltzes off Strictly Come Dancing

  08-11-2020 19:15 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Former NFL player Jason Bell is the second celebrity to get the boot on Strictly Come Dancing.
  
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• Former chief rabbi Lord Sacks’ wisdom was without equal, says Charles

  08-11-2020 19:12 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Prince of Wales has paid tribute to former chief rabbi Lord Sacks, describing him as a leader whose “wisdom, scholarship and humanity were without equal”.
  
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• We can’t dwell on players who could have been here – Stephen Kenny

  08-11-2020 19:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Stephen Kenny has stressed the Republic of Ireland cannot dwell upon Declan Rice and Jack Grealish switching allegiance to England, with the focus firmly on the future.
  
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• Bush calls election ‘fair’ and outcome ‘clear’

  08-11-2020 19:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Former US president George W Bush says the American people “can have confidence that this election was fundamentally fair, its integrity will be upheld, and its outcome is clear”.
  
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• Police carrying clubs arrest more than 500 protesters in Belarus

  08-11-2020 18:48 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police swinging clubs pursued demonstrators in the capital of Belarus who were demanding the resignation of the country’s authoritarian president on Sunday.
  
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• In pictures: World reacts to Biden-Harris win after tense wait

  08-11-2020 18:28 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The announcement that Joe Biden had won the US presidential election on Saturday produced a burst of excitement around the world.
  
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• Four arrested after serious assault in Strabane on Saturday

  08-11-2020 18:15 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Three men and a woman have been arrested in relation to a serious assault that took place on Saturday.
  
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• British 18-year-old wins gold at Rubik’s Cube world event for share of $30,000

  08-11-2020 18:13 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  An 18-year-old from Sussex has won gold at a worldwide Rubik’s Cube-solving event, winning a share of $30,000 (£22,800).
  
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• Foxes will fight to maintain focus and title challenge – Brendan Rodgers

  08-11-2020 18:12 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Brendan Rodgers vowed that Leicester will fight to maintain their challenge at the top of the Premier League.
  
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• Robert MacIntyre seals maiden win after coming through ‘tough’ lockdown

  08-11-2020 17:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  An emotional Robert MacIntyre revealed how he had struggled to deal with the coronavirus lockdown after producing a brilliant finish to claim his first European Tour title in the Cyprus Showdown.
  
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• Joe Biden: Carlingford celebrates links to US president-elect

  08-11-2020 17:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Irish town is celebrating the US election victory of Joe Biden, who has roots in County Louth.
  
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• JLS star JB Gill victim of raid on family home

  08-11-2020 17:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  JLS star JB Gill was subjected to a night-time raid on his family home by a group who targeted his valuables.
  
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• Biden is ‘steadfast’ in his support of Belfast Agreement, says Taoiseach - The Irish Times

  08-11-2020 17:11
  
  Biden is ‘steadfast’ in his support of Belfast Agreement, says Taoiseach  The Irish Times
  
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• Coronavirus: Extending current restrictions will do 'untold damage' to businesses, warns Belfast Chamber chief Hamilton

  08-11-2020 17:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Extending the current coronavirus restrictions could kill off Northern Ireland's town and city centres, Belfast Chamber chief Simon Hamilton has warned.
  
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• Coronavirus: Cafes and restaurants could reopen without serving alcohol, Michelle O'Neill suggests

  08-11-2020 17:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Parts of Northern Ireland's hospitality sector could reopen this week with the sale of alcohol prohibited, Michelle O'Neill has said.
  
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• Man arrested as gardai seize 80,000 euro worth of drugs in Cork

  08-11-2020 17:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man has been arrested after gardai seized 70,000 euro worth of cannabis and 10,000 euro worth of cocaine.
  
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• Jamie Vardy fires Foxes to Premier League summit as Leicester edge out Wolves

  08-11-2020 17:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Jamie Vardy fired Leicester to the top of the Premier League after a gritty 1-0 win over Wolves.
  
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• Executive to meet on Monday to discuss easing coronavirus restrictions

  08-11-2020 16:59 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Executive is to meet on Monday to discuss the lifting of some coronavirus restrictions, Deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill has said.
  
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• Kamala Harris and Jill Biden: The women with the ear of the US president-elect

  08-11-2020 16:34 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Two women will have the ear of the US president like never before, with Kamala Harris as vice-president and Dr Jill Biden as first lady.
  
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• Biden urges unity and turns to business of transition

  08-11-2020 16:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Joe Biden used his first national address as president-elect to vow to heal a deeply divided nation, declaring it was time to “let this grim era of demonisation in America begin to end”.
  
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• Chelsea boss Emma Hayes hoping for more of the same from Bethany England

  08-11-2020 16:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Chelsea manager Emma Hayes hopes Bethany England has kick-started a return to form after scoring a brace in Sunday’s 4-0 win over Everton.
  
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• Premier League still toughest title to win, insists Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho

  08-11-2020 16:13 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho has reiterated how hard it will be to win the Premier League title after his side briefly went top of the table with a 1-0 win at West Brom.
  
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• Eta makes landfall on Cuba as Guatemala searches for victims

  08-11-2020 15:22 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A strengthened Tropical Storm Eta made landfall on Cuba early on Sunday and had its sights set on the southern tip of Florida after leaving dozens dead and over 100 missing in Central America, where it hit last week as a major hurricane.
  
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• Robert MacIntyre clinches Cyprus Showdown title with brilliant clutch finish

  08-11-2020 15:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre produced a brilliant finish to claim his first European Tour title in the Cyprus Showdown.
  
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• Harry Kane strikes late with 150th Premier League goal as Spurs beat West Brom

  08-11-2020 15:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Harry Kane struck his 150th Premier League goal two minutes from time to send Tottenham to the top of the table for the first time since August 2014 as they beat West Brom 1-0.
  
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• Government criticised on lack of clarity over Christmas Covid restrictions

  08-11-2020 14:53 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Government has been criticised for a lack of clarity on what pandemic restrictions will apply at Christmas.
  
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• Trump mulls over how to keep up fight

  08-11-2020 14:47 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Donald Trump never admits defeat, but he faces a stark choice now that Democrat Joe Biden has won the White House – concede graciously for the sake of the nation, or decide not to and get evicted anyway.
  
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