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October 24, 2019
Coldplay reveal new album’s tracklist in local newspaper classified ads

Coldplay have revealed the tracklist for their upcoming album using a classified advert in a local newspaper.

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October 24, 2019
Trump lifts sanctions on Turkey, saying ceasefire is permanent

President Donald Trump has announced he will lift sanctions on Turkey after the NATO ally agreed to permanently stop fighting Kurdish forces in Syria, and has defended his decision to...

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October 24, 2019
‘Savage’ pub murderer who fled UK to evade justice jailed for life

One of Britain's most wanted fugitives who evaded justice for three-and-a-half years has been jailed for life for a "grotesque" and "totally unnecessary" murder.

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October 24, 2019
Gantz given the chance to force Netanyahu out as Israeli leader

Israel's former military chief Benny Gantz faces an uphill task as he begins his efforts to form the country's next government.

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October 24, 2019
Hong Kong scraps controversial bill that sparked chaos in streets

The controversial Hong Kong extradition bill which sparked five months of street protests was withdrawn by the territory's authorities yesterday.

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October 24, 2019
I’ve saved thousands of lives with US pullout, says Trump

US President Donald Trump last night claimed the United States had saved the lives of "thousands" in Syria and took credit for the ceasefire, in a bombastic speech declaring the...

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October 24, 2019
Kim resorts to destruction of tourist zone facilities built by South Koreans

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has ordered the destruction of all facilities built by South Korea at the Mount Kumgang tourist zone, apparently because of Seoul's refusal to break ranks...

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October 24, 2019
Protesters reject Chile president’s peace deal

Protestors in Chile are rejecting a package of reforms from President Sebastián Pinera meant to appease days of violent unrest, criticising the plans as just a "plaster" to cover deep...

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October 24, 2019
Spy leader blamed for failure to stop bombing

An inquiry into last April's Easter suicide bombings has concluded Sri Lanka's spy chief was primarily responsible for the intelligence failure that led to the deaths of 269 people in...

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October 24, 2019
Top Republican reveals worry at new bombshell over Ukraine

The second most senior Republican in the US Senate yesterday expressed disquiet about bombshell testimony claiming Donald Trump made aid to Ukraine conditional on an investigation into his political rival...

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October 24, 2019
Woman has both arms ripped off by a shark

A woman has had both her arms bitten off by a shark in a horrific attack off the coast of French Polynesia.

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October 23, 2019
Republican politicians in US storm hearing room to disrupt Donald Trump impeachment inquiry

A U.S. House of Representatives impeachment inquiry devolved into chaos on Wednesday as Republican politicians, encouraged by President Donald Trump to get tougher in fighting Democratic efforts to impeach him,...

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October 23, 2019
Republican politicians storm hearing room to disrupt Donald Trump impeachment inquiry

A U.S. House of Representatives impeachment inquiry devolved into chaos on Wednesday as Republican politicians, encouraged by President Donald Trump to get tougher in fighting Democratic efforts to impeach him,...

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October 23, 2019
Cloud and Office drive Microsoft growth while Xbox and Surface flounder

Booming cloud business and Office products helped Microsoft deliver healthy quarterly financial results, while Xbox and Surface slowed down, the company has reported in its latest results.

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October 23, 2019
Rose McGowan accuses Harvey Weinstein in lawsuit of racketeering

Actress Rose McGowan has filed a US federal lawsuit alleging that Harvey Weinstein and two of his former lawyers engaged in racketeering to silence her and shut down her career...

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October 23, 2019
Presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg calls for legalisation of marijuana

Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg has said he used marijuana “a handful of times a long time ago”, and that it is time for the US to legalise it.

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October 23, 2019
Amber Rudd joins in Twitter exchange after her daughter reported being ‘ghosted’

Former Cabinet minister Amber Rudd has joined in on a Twitter exchange after her daughter, journalist Flora E Gill, joked about being “ghosted” online.

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October 23, 2019
Container deaths: truck driver (25) being questioned by police named as Co Armagh man Mo Robinson

A 25-year-old undergoing questioning following the discovery of the bodies of 39 people in a trailer in Essex has been named as Mo Robinson.

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October 23, 2019
No EU decision yet on Brexit delay, three months looks likely, say diplomats

Ambassadors of the 27 EU member states that will remain after Britain leaves the bloc made no decision on London's request for a Brexit delay at a meeting on Wednesday...

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October 23, 2019
Thailand’s king fires six palace officials for ‘extremely evil’ conduct

Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn has dismissed six palace officials for "extremely evil" conduct, a palace announcement said on Wednesday, in a shake-up that comes days after the sacking of the...

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October 23, 2019
Mark Zuckerberg attempts to ease concerns over Libra currency

Mark Zuckerberg has indicated he is willing for Facebook to pull out of the Libra digital currency if other founding members decide to press ahead without US approval.

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October 23, 2019
Trump name removed from ice rinks in New York’s Central Park

Skaters in New York's Central Park may notice President Donald Trump's name is missing from its two ice rinks this winter.

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October 23, 2019
Benny Gantz asked to form Israel government following poll impasse

Israel's president has tasked former military chief Benny Gantz with forming the next government after prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu failed to assemble a 61-seat majority coalition.

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October 23, 2019
Benny Gantz begins efforts to form Israel government following poll deadlock

Israel's former military chief Benny Gantz was tasked with forming the next government, but he has few options after last month's elections left him in a near tie with prime...

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October 23, 2019
Metro Bank reveals profit plunge after ‘challenging’ period

Profits plummeted at under-fire Metro Bank in its most recent quarter after a turbulent year for the lender which saw shares lose more than 90% of their value.

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October 23, 2019
Brexit extension chatter soothes the stock market

The FTSE 100 had a steady day on Wednesday as traders tried to take stock of a whirlwind week in Westminster as Brexit creaks ever closer.

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October 23, 2019
Trump lifts sanctions on Turkey over Syria amid ceasefire pledge

US President Donald Trump has said he will lift sanctions on Turkey after the Nato ally agreed to permanently stop fighting Kurdish forces in Syria.

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October 23, 2019
European Parliament votes to strengthen bee protection

The European Parliament has blocked a diluted proposal by the bloc's executive arm on protecting bees from pesticides, arguing it does not go far enough.

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October 23, 2019
Meghan shares awkward curtsy-hug with founder of One Young World at summit

The Duchess of Sussex was greeted by an awkward hug at the opening ceremony of the annual One Young World summit.

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October 23, 2019
Russia hopes Syrian Kurds will ‘voluntarily, without bloodshed’ leave Turkish border areas

Moscow hopes that the Kurds will voluntarily and “without bloodshed” pull out from regions near the Syrian-Turkish border, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin was quoted as saying on Wednesday....

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October 23, 2019
Activist investor takes big stake in troubled Rolls-Royce

The American investor which pushed the Saatchi brothers out of the advertising company which bore their name has taken a near-£700 million stake in Rolls-Royce, as the company struggles with...

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October 23, 2019
Sports Direct appoints RSM as new auditor

Sports Direct has appointed RSM as its new auditor, ending a six-week hunt for new accountants after Grant Thornton resigned in September.

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October 23, 2019
Third Just Eat shareholder rejects latest bid for food delivery firm

A third major shareholder in food delivery platform Just Eat has said a £4.9 billion bid from investment vehicle Prosus “significantly undervalues the group”.

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October 23, 2019
‘Stupid’ motorist arrested after travelling unsupervised to his own driving test

A motorist has been arrested after travelling unsupervised to his own driving test.

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October 23, 2019
UN creates 4 observation posts with Yemen govt, Houthis in key port city

Four joint observation posts manned by both forces loyal to Yemen's internationally recognized government and the Houthi rebels have been established in a key port city, the UN has said....

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October 23, 2019
Scottish Power boss calls out smaller rivals on ‘green’ credentials

Scottish Power is greener than many of its smaller rivals who trade “pieces of paper” that allow them to claim they offer 100% renewable electricity, the company's boss has said.

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October 23, 2019
People’s Friend steps back in time to serve up quirky Christmas dinner ideas

The People's Friend is publishing a Christmas cookery book containing recipes from throughout its history.

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October 23, 2019
Attempt at ‘romantic’ engagement shoot goes viral after bride covered in champagne

A couple's engagement photo went viral after they attempted to create a Pinterest pose and failed spectacularly — leaving the bride-to-be doused in champagne.

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October 23, 2019
Russian forces deploy at Syrian border under new accord

Russian military police have begun patrols on part of the Syrian border.

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October 23, 2019
Political outsider Kais Saied sworn in as Tunisia’s president

Kais Saied, a political outsider and retired law professor, was sworn in as Tunisian president on Wednesday after he won a landslide victory in this month's election. Saied's win delivered...

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