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November 28, 2019
‘Bittersweet’ reunion as bodies of lorry tragedy victims brought home for burial

With tears in their eyes and white roses in their hands, friends and relatives of the 39 Vietnamese people found dead in the back of a truck in Britain last...

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November 28, 2019
‘Existential test’ for US Supreme Court in partisan battleground

The legal cases concerning US President Donald Trump, his finances and his separation-of-powers disputes with Congress are moving like a brush fire to the Supreme Court, and together provide both...

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November 28, 2019
Volunteer fireman charged with ‘setting multiple bushfires’ – some of which he helped to put out

A volunteer fireman has been charged after allegedly setting multiple blazes in Australia, some of which he then helped to put out.

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November 28, 2019
Clive James – journalist, poet and TV wit – dies aged 80

There was no limit to the talents of Clive James. The avuncular Australian was equally at ease presenting prime time TV shows and penning poetry for literary journals.

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November 28, 2019
Corbyn has ‘proof’ of Tories’ plot to privatise the NHS

UK Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has produced what he described as evidence that access to the NHS was being discussed in trade talks with the United States, handing reporters hundreds...

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November 28, 2019
Dead woman found to have husband’s body in the freezer

The body of a man was found in the freezer of a dead woman's home and may have been kept there for over a decade, US police have said.

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November 28, 2019
Fireman set bushfires – then helped put them out

A volunteer fireman has been charged after allegedly setting multiple blazes in Australia, some of which he then helped to put out.

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November 28, 2019
Clive James – journalist, poet and TV wit – dies aged 80

There was no limit to the talents of Clive James. The avuncular Australian was equally at ease presenting prime time TV shows and penning poetry for literary journals.

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November 28, 2019
French MPs to debate Black Friday sales ban

Black Friday could be banned in France on the grounds that it is bad for the planet, promotes "overconsumption" and flouts strict rules on sales periods.

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November 28, 2019
Impeachment becomes more popular with voters – poll

Public support for impeaching President Donald Trump has tracked steadily higher over the past few weeks while a US House of Representatives committee held a series of televised impeachment hearings,...

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November 27, 2019
Abandoned rescue pony stars in RSPCA Christmas appeal

An abandoned rescue pony is the star of the RSPCA's Christmas appeal video.

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November 27, 2019
Rudy Giuliani calls Donald Trump to tell him he was joking about having an ‘insurance policy’

President Donald Trump's personal attorney, Rudy Giuliani, called the president this week to reassure him that he had been joking when he told media outlets he had "insurance" if Trump...

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November 27, 2019
Judge upholds charges that could put Weinstein away for life

A New York judge has rejected Harvey Weinstein's bid to throw out the most serious charges in his sexual assault case.

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November 27, 2019
Writer offers to buy film tickets for lonely Americans during Thanksgiving break

A writer is offering to pay for film tickets for lonely Americans during the Thanksgiving holiday.

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November 27, 2019
French farmers in tractor protest at unfair competition

Disgruntled French farmers drove their tractors to Paris on Wednesday in protest at stagnant revenues and what they say is unfair global competition.

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November 27, 2019
Trump was briefed on complaint before Ukraine aid released

US President Donald Trump was briefed on the whistleblower complaint about his dealings with Ukraine before the White House released nearly 400 million dollars (£310 million) in military aid to...

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November 27, 2019
Donald Trump tweets edited photo of himself as shirtless boxer

United States President Donald Trump has baffled Twitter followers by posting an edited photo of himself with Sylvester Stallone's body.

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November 27, 2019
UN refugees chief urges Greece to improve conditions in camps

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees urged the Greek government on Wednesday to improve living conditions in migrant camps. Greece's new conservative government said it would “shut the door”...

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November 27, 2019
Famous Tokyo sushi restaurant once visited by Barack Obama stripped of Michelin stars

The tiny basement restaurant that hosted U.S. President Barack Obama and featured in the documentary "Jiro Dreams of Sushi" is not included in this year's Michelin guide to Tokyo because...

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November 27, 2019
FTSE 100 pushed higher as strong BAT figures boost tobacco stocks

The London markets moved higher, helped by gains for tobacco companies following a confident update from British American Tobacco (BAT).

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November 27, 2019
Discovery of narcosubmarine carrying three tons of cocaine hailed as an ‘historic’ turning point in war on drugs

The discovery of a submarine carrying 3,000 kg (3.3 tons) of cocaine off the coast of Spain marks a "historic" turning point in the battle against drug trafficking, Spanish authorities...

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November 27, 2019
Ofgem culls further batch of energy licences

Ofgem has ripped up another batch of energy licences held by companies linked to licence farms, as the regulator clamps down following a string of failures in the sector.

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November 27, 2019
Beijing says developed countries doing too little to curb global warming

China on Wednesday accused developed countries including the US of doing too little to curb global warming, ahead of a UN summit discussing issues including climate compensation. The world's second-largest...

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November 27, 2019
TV critic Clive James has died at the age of 80

Poet, critic and broadcaster Clive James has died at the age of 80, his agents have said.

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November 27, 2019
Legendary TV critic Clive James has died at the age of 80

Critic and broadcaster Clive James has died at the age of 80.

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November 27, 2019
Jimmy Carter out of hospital after treatment for brain bleed

Former US president Jimmy Carter has been released from hospital in Atlanta after recovering from surgery to relieve pressure on his brain caused by bleeding from a fall.

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November 27, 2019
Dragons’ Den star weighs bids to sell Jessops camera chain

Dragons' Den star Peter Jones is considering a sale of camera chain Jessops, as he battles to secure the future of the high street stores.

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November 27, 2019
At least 13 killed in new massacre near east DR Congo’s Beni – officials

At least 13 people were killed in a new massacre near the eastern city of Beni in the Democratic Republic of Congo, blamed on a notorious militia, AFP reported, citing...

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November 27, 2019
Disney CEO offers to help dying Star Wars fan see new film before release

The CEO of Disney has responded to a tweet from a Hampshire hospice looking to secure a viewing of the new Star Wars film for a dying fan.

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November 27, 2019
Lloyds mulls plan to slash boss’s pension

The boss of Lloyds Bank is set to give up half his annual pension allowance after staff and shareholders expressed outrage at the gap between his pension and those of...

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November 27, 2019
Santa School opens to new batch of Father Christmases

Future Father Christmases have been put through their paces at the 23rd annual Santa School.

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November 27, 2019
Sturgeon pledges fresh votes on Brexit, Scottish independence in SNP election manifesto

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon pledged fresh votes on Brexit and Scottish independence on Wednesday, as she launched her party's general election manifesto. Sturgeon, who leads the left-leaning secessionist Scottish National...

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November 27, 2019
Funding for scheme helping bank transfer scam victims extended to March

Interim funding arrangements for a scheme which reimburses people who are tricked into transferring money directly to a fraudster will be extended until the end of March, a trade association...

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November 27, 2019
Bolivia’s interim govt appoints 1st ambassador to US in 11 years

Bolivia has appointed its first ambassador to the United States in 11 years as the interim government resets the country's foreign policy after the departure of Evo Morales, AFP reports....

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November 27, 2019
Losses deepen at Victoria Beckham’s fashion business after demand wanes

Victoria Beckham's fashion label has seen losses deepen last year, amid waning demand for the former Spice Girl's high-end clothes.

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November 27, 2019
Marston’s swings to loss after £43m property write-down

Pub giant Marston's has plunged to a loss for the past year after £43 million was wiped from the value of its property portfolio.

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November 27, 2019
‘My son has finally arrived’: With tears and white roses, Vietnam receives first bodies found in migrant truck

With tears in their eyes and white roses in their hands, friends and relatives of the 39 Vietnamese people who were found dead in the back of a British truck...

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November 27, 2019
US Judiciary Committee set to take over Trump impeachment probe

The US House Judiciary Committee is set to take over the impeachment probe of President Donald Trump, scheduling a hearing for next week.

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November 27, 2019
‘Is there a doctor on board?’: The new self-deprecating meme taking over Twitter

A new self-deprecating meme has people sharing just how useless they would be in a time of crisis.

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November 27, 2019
Von der Leyen to become new European Commission president from December 1 after vote in Strasbourg

EU lawmakers gave final approval to German conservative Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday to take over at the helm of the bloc's executive European Commission from December 1. The...

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