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August 4, 2020
Woman claims to have seen Prince Andrew at nightclub with Virginia Giuffre

A lawyer for trafficking victims of disgraced American financier Jeffrey Epstein said she has given the FBI information from a woman claiming she saw the Duke of York with alleged...

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August 4, 2020
US regulators spell out design changes needed in grounded Boeing jet

US federal regulators have outlined a list of design changes they will require in the Boeing 737 Max to fix safety issues that were discovered after two deadly crashes that...

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August 4, 2020
Hurricane Isaias hits North Carolina with 85mph winds

Hurricane Isaias has made landfall hitting the North Carolina coast with sustained winds of 85mph.

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August 4, 2020
Asian markets follow Wall Street into the green

The Asian markets have continued their rally following Wall Street's advance, suggesting investors are shrugging of coronavirus fears.

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August 4, 2020
Couple hitch 5,000-mile lift back home after coronavirus hits honeymoon

A couple who were stranded on the Falkland Islands during their honeymoon due to coronavirus have hitched a ride back home to New Zealand.

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August 4, 2020
Half a million workers forced to stay home as Melbourne’s lockdown measures intensified

Melbourne has closed all non-essential businesses in fresh lockdown measures that take the number of workers staying at home to 500,000.

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August 4, 2020
Vatican rubbishes claim that Pope Benedict is seriously ill

The Vatican has rejected a German newspaper report that former Pope Benedict XVI is seriously ill.

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August 4, 2020
Mature decision: Teen to forgo Leaving Cert holiday to Spain due to pandemic – and go on staycation instead

A father has spoken of his pride in his 18-year-old son after he opted not to travel to Spain on a fully paid-for Leaving Cert holiday because of the Covid-19...

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August 4, 2020
Vatican rubbishes claim that Pope Benedict is seriously ill

The Vatican has rejected a German newspaper report that former Pope Benedict XVI is seriously ill.

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August 4, 2020
Mature decision: Teen to forgo Leaving Cert holiday to Spain due to pandemic – and go on staycation instead

A father has spoken of his pride in his 18-year-old son after he opted not to travel to Spain on a fully paid-for Leaving Cert holiday because of the Covid-19...

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August 4, 2020
Partisan divisions return to the fore as ‘freight train’ wrecks US economy

Coronavirus cases are surging, the fragile economic recovery has stalled and millions of jobless Americans just lost emergency unemployment benefits. In response, Congress is doing what it does best: nothing...

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August 4, 2020
Partisan divisions return to the fore as ‘freight train’ wrecks US economy

Coronavirus cases are surging, the fragile economic recovery has stalled and millions of jobless Americans just lost emergency unemployment benefits. In response, Congress is doing what it does best: nothing...

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August 4, 2020
‘Burglar bots’ will slip in the letter box

For many homeowners, the traditional way to protect against burglars has been to ensure doors and windows are locked and perhaps leave a light on.

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August 4, 2020
Publicans might well need a stiff drink if Martin sticks to his ultra-cautious approach

Two regulars in my local pub met each other in the toilets on Sunday afternoon.

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August 4, 2020
Bad news for summer weddings as strict rules on indoor gatherings expected to stay in place but outdoor rules may be eased for sports

Couples with summer weddings planned are facing bad news, with the Government expected to leave in place strict rules on indoor gatherings.

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August 4, 2020
‘Burglar bots’ will slip in the letter box

For many homeowners, the traditional way to protect against burglars has been to ensure doors and windows are locked and perhaps leave a light on.

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August 4, 2020
Russian hackers ‘stole classified files from UK minister’s email’

Russian hackers stole classified documents from the email account of a British cabinet minister before they were used by Jeremy Corbyn to attack the government, it was claimed last night.

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August 4, 2020
Ireland’s Green List set to be cut over spike in cases

The Green List of countries deemed safe for non-essential travel may be reduced due to a spike in coronavirus cases across Europe.

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August 4, 2020
‘Government keeping bars shut for no reason’

The owner of one of Ireland's most famous pubs has criticised the Government for creating a "folly" that "pubs cause the virus" during the Covid-19 crisis.

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August 4, 2020
Russian hackers ‘stole classified files from UK minister’s email’

Russian hackers stole classified documents from the email account of a British cabinet minister before they were used by Jeremy Corbyn to attack the government, it was claimed last night.

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August 4, 2020
‘Government keeping bars shut for no reason’

The owner of one of Ireland's most famous pubs has criticised the Government for creating a "folly" that "pubs cause the virus" during the Covid-19 crisis.

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August 4, 2020
Strict rules on indoor gatherings expected to stay in place

Couples with summer weddings planned are facing bad news, with the Government expected to leave in place strict rules on indoor gatherings.

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August 4, 2020
Bridge victims’ families boycott opening of replacement

With a rainbow as the backdrop, Italy's president and other dignitaries inaugurated a new bridge in Genoa yesterday. However, the families of those killed when the Morandi Bridge collapsed boycotted...

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August 4, 2020
Strict rules on indoor gatherings expected to stay in place

Couples with summer weddings planned are facing bad news, with the Government expected to leave in place strict rules on indoor gatherings.

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August 4, 2020
Bridge victims’ families boycott opening of replacement

With a rainbow as the backdrop, Italy's president and other dignitaries inaugurated a new bridge in Genoa yesterday. However, the families of those killed when the Morandi Bridge collapsed boycotted...

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August 4, 2020
There may never be ‘silver bullet’ to kill the virus, says WHO chief

There might never be a "silver bullet" treatment for coronavirus, the director-general of the World Health Organisation (WHO) said.

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August 4, 2020
Former king Juan Carlos (82) to leave Spain amid financial scandal

Spain's former monarch, Juan Carlos I, is leaving Spain to live in another, unspecified, country amid a financial scandal, according to a letter published on the royal family's website yesterday.

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August 4, 2020
There may never be ‘silver bullet’ to kill the virus, says WHO chief

There might never be a "silver bullet" treatment for coronavirus, the director-general of the World Health Organisation (WHO) said.

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August 4, 2020
Former king Juan Carlos (82) to leave Spain amid financial scandal

Spain's former monarch, Juan Carlos I, is leaving Spain to live in another, unspecified, country amid a financial scandal, according to a letter published on the royal family's website yesterday.

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August 4, 2020
Thousands flee homes as huge wildfire rages near Los Angeles

A huge wildfire in mountains east of Los Angeles that is Southern California's biggest blaze so far this year was still raging yesterday, with thousands of people forced to evacuate...

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August 4, 2020
Green List set to be cut over spike in cases

The Green List of countries deemed safe for non-essential travel may be reduced due to a spike in coronavirus cases across Europe.

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August 4, 2020
Thousands flee homes as huge wildfire rages near Los Angeles

A huge wildfire in mountains east of Los Angeles that is Southern California's biggest blaze so far this year was still raging yesterday, with thousands of people forced to evacuate...

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August 4, 2020
Green List set to be cut over spike in cases

The Green List of countries deemed safe for non-essential travel may be reduced due to a spike in coronavirus cases across Europe.

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August 4, 2020
Trump allies and critics unite against prospect of November election delay

The White House and Donald Trump's re-election campaign has sought to shut down the Republican president's remarks on delaying the 2020 vote, saying there will be an election on November...

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August 4, 2020
Half a million workers forced to stay home as Melbourne’s lockdown measures intensified

Melbourne has closed all non-essential businesses in fresh lockdown measures that take the number of workers staying at home to 500,000.

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August 4, 2020
Trump allies and critics unite against prospect of November election delay

The White House and Donald Trump's re-election campaign has sought to shut down the Republican president's remarks on delaying the 2020 vote, saying there will be an election on November...

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August 3, 2020
Malfunctioning diesel vehicle blamed for California wildfire

A wildfire in mountains east of Los Angeles that has forced thousands of people from their homes was sparked by a malfunctioning diesel vehicle, fire officials said.

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August 3, 2020
Prosecutor seeks Trump tax returns ‘due to extensive criminal conduct’

A Manhattan prosecutor trying to get President Donald Trump's tax returns has told a judge he was justified in demanding them due to public reports of “extensive and protracted criminal...

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August 3, 2020
New Genoa bridge inaugurated despite boycott by victims’ families

Italy's president has inaugurated a replacement bridge in Genoa despite the event being boycotted by families of 43 people killed when part of the original structure collapsed.

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August 3, 2020
Coronavirus Ireland: 46 new cases confirmed but no further deaths reported

There have been 46 new cases of Covid-19 reported in the past 24 hours.

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