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October 3, 2019
Moose trapped in swimming pool saved by creative rescuers

When a moose got stuck in a swimming pool, rescuers had to get creative in thinking of a way to get him out.

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October 3, 2019
Four killed in knife attack at Paris police headquarters

A civilian employee raged through a Paris police headquarters with a knife, stabbing four colleagues to death before he was shot and killed.

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October 3, 2019
Officer killed in knife attack at Paris police headquarters

A man armed with a knife attacked officers inside Paris police headquarters, killing at least one, before he was fatally shot, a French police union official said.

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October 3, 2019
Four officers killed in knife attack at Paris police headquarters

Four police officers have died in a knife attack carried out by an administrator at the Paris police headquarters.

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October 3, 2019
Rockers Kiss to play music for sharks in Australia gig

Rock group Kiss will play a show next month in Australia for sharks and eight fans, who will listen through underwater speakers in a small submarine.

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October 3, 2019
Astronauts return safely to Earth after flight from International Space Station

An American, a Russian and the first astronaut to fly into space from the United Arab Emirates have safely landed after a six-hour flight from the International Space Station.

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October 3, 2019
Giving birth on a live volcano helps boost numbers of struggling seal species

A struggling species of seal is using an unlikely place to revive its population as expectant mothers flock to a tiny live volcanic island to give birth to pups.

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October 3, 2019
Mean Girls Day: Lindsay Lohan joins fans in celebrating October 3

Film fans have been marking an occasion that has come to be known as Mean Girls Day.

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October 3, 2019
Live bullets and tear gas fired as protesters defy curfew in Iraq

Iraqi security forces fired live bullets and tear gas against protesters in Baghdad, despite a curfew that was announced in the Iraqi capital hours earlier amid deadly violence gripping the...

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October 3, 2019
Number of new homes started in England falls by 8% compared with year earlier

The number of new build homes started in England fell by 8% during April to June when compared with the same period a year earlier, Government figures show.

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October 3, 2019
Conservative leader grilled over abortion views during Canada debate

Canada's prime minister Justin Trudeau and opposition party leaders grilled the leader of the Conservative party on his personal beliefs on abortion in Mr Trudeau's first debate of the campaign...

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October 3, 2019
Japanese spacecraft’s rover begins descent to asteroid

Japan's Hayabusa2 spacecraft has released a small rover that will land on the surface of an asteroid as part its final mission before heading back to Earth.

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October 3, 2019
H&M recovery gathers pace as online growth and fewer discounts boost profits

H&M's recovery gathered pace in the third quarter as profits jumped after the fashion retailer sharpened its online presence.

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October 3, 2019
Stagecoach confirms legal action against Government over franchise bid ban

Bus and train operator Stagecoach has confirmed it will take the Department for Transport to court early next year over the Government's decision to ban the firm from bidding for...

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October 3, 2019
Seven people killed after World War II B-17 plane crashes and bursts into flames

Seven people have died after a Second World War-era B-17 bomber crashed after encountering mechanical trouble on takeoff.

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October 3, 2019
Ted Baker profits turn red as shares slump

Ted Baker has slumped to a loss as bosses said heavy discounting across the high street, consumer uncertainty and a poorly received spring/summer collection all contributed to the fall.

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October 3, 2019
‘All the allegations are false’ – Jenifer Arcuri breaks silence about trade missions with Boris Johnson

American businesswoman Jennifer Arcuri has said allegations that Boris Johnson bent rules to help her and her company when she lived in the UK are part of an orchestrated attack.

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October 3, 2019
Hong Kong protester shot by police to be charged

Criminal charges will be filed against an 18-year-old Hong Kong student who was the first victim of police gunfire in the months-long pro-democracy protests.

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October 3, 2019
Shot Hong Kong teenager to be charged with rioting

The teenager who was the first victim of police gunfire in Hong Kong's months-long pro-democracy protests is to be charged with attacking police and rioting.

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October 3, 2019
US cleared to put tariffs on £6.1bn of EU goods

The World Trade Organisation has said the US can impose tariffs on up to 7.5 billion dollars (£6.1 billion) of goods from the European Union as retaliation for illegal subsidies...

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October 3, 2019
Seven killed as wartime US bomber crashes

Seven people have died after a Second World War-era B-17 bomber crashed after encountering mechanical trouble on takeoff.

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October 3, 2019
Trump calls impeachment drive a ‘coup’ by Democrats

Donald Trump accused his opponents yesterday of attempting a "coup" by pursuing impeachment as he stepped up his rhetoric over the Ukraine whistleblower scandal.

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October 3, 2019
Pope facing rift at Synod on married clergymen

An assembly of bishops to discuss the future of the Catholic Church in the Amazon, including the possibility of introducing married priests, has deepened divisions between Pope Francis and conservatives...

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October 3, 2019
Netanyahu starts legal battle to strike out charges

Benjamin Netanyahu's lawyers have begun a last-ditch effort to avoid criminal charges being brought against him, as the Israeli prime minister's long-awaited corruption hearing opened in Jerusalem.

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October 3, 2019
‘Making a Murderer’ inmate asks for pardon

A man convicted of rape and murder when he was a teenager whose story was documented in the 2015 Netflix series 'Making a Murderer' asked Wisconsin's governor for a pardon...

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October 3, 2019
Deike Potzel: ‘Three decades after fall of Berlin Wall, it should never be forgotten that courage unites us’

Today, as we are approaching the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, Germany celebrates its National Day, the Day of German Unity for the 29th year.

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October 3, 2019
North Korea in fresh US talks – but launches more missiles

North Korea and the United States will resume negotiations on Saturday, marking the first official talks between the two countries since President Donald Trump met Kim Jong-un in June, the...

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October 3, 2019
Police in ‘march of anger’ amid suicide surge

Thousands of French police staged a "march of anger" in Paris yesterday against working conditions and low morale in a protest on a scale not seen in almost 20 years.

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October 3, 2019
Slain man’s brother hugs police officer convicted of shooting him

The brother of a black man who was shot dead by a white Dallas police officer who said she mistook his apartment for her own forgave and embraced her as...

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October 3, 2019
TV colleagues pay tribute as news veteran Sissons dies at 77

TV presenter Fiona Bruce has led the tributes to veteran newsreader Peter Sissons following his death at the age of 77.

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October 3, 2019
Suspect in mass mosque killing halts bid to move trial away from Christchurch

The man accused of killing 51 people at two New Zealand mosques has abandoned his bid to move the trial to another city.

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October 3, 2019
Pyongyang confirms it tested new submarine-launched missile

North Korea has confirmed it tested a new submarine-launched ballistic missile, calling it a “significant achievement” in its efforts to contain external threats and bolster its military power.

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October 3, 2019
Police officer who shot unarmed neighbour hugged by victim’s brother

The brother of a black man shot dead by her police officer neighbour has embraced the defendant before she was sentenced to 10 years for his murder.

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October 3, 2019
Several blasts rock Baghdad’s fortified Green Zone following new curfew rule

Multiple explosions were heard near the Iraqi capital's Green Zone. No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attack. The city recently imposed a curfew after days of bloody clashes...

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October 2, 2019
Appeal for information after gold toilet worth €5.4m stolen during raid

Police have released CCTV images of a vehicle believed to have been involved in the theft of a golden toilet valued at around £4.8 million (€5.4m) from Blenheim Palace.

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October 2, 2019
Trump lashes out as Democrats warn of legal action

President Donald Trump has lashed out against the investigation into his dealings with Ukraine, hours after House Democratic leaders warned the White House to expect a subpoena for documents.

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October 2, 2019
Trump lashes out in anger as Democrats warn of legal action

President Donald Trump has lashed out against the investigation into his dealings with Ukraine, hours after House Democratic leaders warned the White House to expect a subpoena for documents.

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October 2, 2019
Ice statue of climate activist Greta Thunberg melts in Trafalgar Square

An ice statue of Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg was unveiled in Trafalgar Square on Wednesday morning.

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October 2, 2019
Dallas police officer gets 10 years for killing neighbour

A white Dallas police officer has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for fatally shooting her unarmed, black neighbour in his home.

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October 2, 2019
US plans to impose tariffs on EU imports in Airbus case

The Trump administration has announced that it will impose tariffs on 7.5 billion US dollars (£6.1 billion) in European imports beginning on October 18 in a case involving European Union...

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