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October 1, 2019
Police called after goose smashes taxi window

Police were called after a goose smashed through a taxi window.

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October 1, 2019
Protester shot by police as fierce clashes break out Hong Kong

A pro-democracy protester has been shot as fierce clashes with police broke out in parts of Hong Kong in the most widespread violence yet against Chinese rule as its Communist...

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October 1, 2019
Protester shot by police as fierce clashes break out in Hong Kong

A pro-democracy protester has been shot as fierce clashes with police broke out in parts of Hong Kong in the most widespread violence yet against Chinese rule as its Communist...

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October 1, 2019
Fierce clashes hit Hong Kong amid protests on China’s National Day

Fierce clashes between pro-democracy protesters and police have broken out in parts of Hong Kong in the most widespread violence yet again Chinese rule as its Communist Party celebrated its...

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October 1, 2019
Manufacturers remain concerned over Brexit as sector shrinks again

The UK manufacturing sector has shrunk for the fifth month in a row – the worst run since 2009, according to new figures.

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October 1, 2019
Hunter helps free deer from empty swimming pool

Firefighters have freed a deer that got stuck in an empty swimming pool, with a little help from a hunter.

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October 1, 2019
Revolution Bars pinning hopes on upgrading current sites

Bar chain Revolution will continue upgrading and improving its current sites before opening new ones to avoid running up higher debts, the company's chief executive has revealed.

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October 1, 2019
Artist opens New York delicatessen with 30,000 products made of felt

A British artist has opened an upmarket delicatessen in New York's Sixth Avenue – stocked with 30,000 products made from felt.

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October 1, 2019
You’re good-looking: Ukrainian leader woos Tom Cruise

Ukraine's leader is not just trying to charm US President Donald Trump — he has now set his sights on Tom Cruise as well.

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October 1, 2019
North Korean nuclear talks with US to resume this weekend

North Korea and the US have agreed to resume nuclear negotiations this weekend following a months-long stalemate over the withdrawal of sanctions in exchange for disarmament, a senior North Korean...

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October 1, 2019
North Korea says nuclear talks with US will resume this weekend

A senior North Korean diplomat has said Pyongyang and the US have agreed to resume nuclear negotiations on Saturday after a months-long stalemate over withdrawal of sanctions in exchange for...

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October 1, 2019
ScS sales slump after August bank holiday ‘horror’ and Brexit woes

Shares in sofa chain ScS Group have tumbled after it revealed a recent sales hit from hot weather and Brexit uncertainty.

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October 1, 2019
Angry Dutch farmers descend on The Hague to demand respect

Thousands of Dutch farmers headed to The Hague on Tuesday, many driving in slow-moving convoys of tractors that snarled traffic in the morning rush hour, for a national day of...

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October 1, 2019
Angry Dutch farmers descend on The Hague to demand respect

Thousands of Dutch farmers have massed in The Hague to demand more respect for their profession, many after driving in slow-moving tractor convoys that jammed traffic around the country.

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October 1, 2019
Greggs sales growth slows in third quarter

Greggs has hailed “very strong” trading in the third quarter but warned that Brexit will put pressure on food and labour costs.

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October 1, 2019
Thousands march in Hong Kong on 70th anniversary of founding of China

Thousands of black-clad pro-democracy protesters defied a police ban and marched in central Hong Kong on Tuesday, urging China's Communist Party to "return power to the people" as the party...

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October 1, 2019
Boris Johnson brushes away criticism of Brexit plan

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday brushed away criticism of leaked plans to manage the Irish border after Brexit, saying comments from Brussels and Dublin were not aimed at...

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October 1, 2019
Argos boss quitting to join ad giant WPP

Sainsbury's has revealed that the boss of its Argos chain is quitting to join advertising giant WPP as its head of finance.

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October 1, 2019
Argos boss jumps ship to join ad giant WPP

Supermarket Sainsbury's has been dealt a blow after the boss of its Argos chain revealed plans to quit and join advertising giant WPP.

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October 1, 2019
R Kelly complains he can only see one girlfriend at a time in jail

R Kelly's lawyers say the hardships of being jailed include being able to see just one of two previous live-in girlfriends at a time.

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October 1, 2019
Britain braces for torrential rain and thunder as UK Met Office warns of flooding risk

The UK Met Office has warned of torrential rain and thunder in parts of the country today.

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October 1, 2019
Oil tanker falls on to boat as arched bridge collapses in Taiwan

A towering arched bridge over a bay in eastern Taiwan collapsed Tuesday, sending an oil tanker truck falling on to boats in the water below.

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October 1, 2019
Thousands march in Hong Kong on Communist Party anniversary

Thousands of black-clad pro-democracy protesters defied a police ban and marched in central Hong Kong on Tuesday, urging China's Communist Party to “return power to the people” as the party...

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October 1, 2019
China displays powerful new nuclear missile

Trucks carrying weapons including a nuclear-capable missile designed to evade U.S. defenses rumbled through Beijing on Tuesday as the Communist Party celebrated its 70th anniversary in power with a military...

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October 1, 2019
China’s anniversary parade shows economic and military might

Trucks carrying weapons including a nuclear-capable missile designed to evade US defences rumbled through Beijing on Tuesday as the Communist Party celebrated its 70th anniversary in power.

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October 1, 2019
Rocky road for Biden to walk ahead of election

John Kerry got “Swift Boated” in 2004. For Hillary Clinton in 2016, it was her “damn emails.” Remembering those failed Democratic presidential campaigns, Joe Biden is determined not to get...

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October 1, 2019
Hunters suspected of killing first wild wolf in over 100 years

Hunters are being blamed for the loss of Belgium's first wild wolf in more than a century, conservationists monitoring the resurgent species claim.

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October 1, 2019
Johnson to reveal final plan ‘based on an all-Ireland economic zone’

Boris Johnson is expected finally to unveil his detailed plan for Brexit to EU leaders within the next 24 hours.

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October 1, 2019
Kurz faces tough talks over new Austria coalition after poll success

Austrian conservative leader Sebastian Kurz basked in election victory yesterday, his People's Party (OVP) strengthened by a parliamentary contest that punished the scandal-hit far-right, although tough talks lie ahead on...

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October 1, 2019
Launchpad: Musk aims high in bids to reach Moon and Mars

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has unveiled the latest version of his space company's Starship, outlining a speedy timeline for the centrepiece vehicle of SpaceX's quest to launch humans to the...

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October 1, 2019
Leaders clash over who should be interim PM

A clear rift has opened up among British opposition leaders trying to stop a no-deal Brexit, with Jeremy Corbyn and Jo Swinson disagreeing over who should lead a unity government.

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October 1, 2019
Saudi prince warns of ‘unimaginably high’ oil prices due to Iran

Saudi Arabia's crown prince warned in an interview that oil prices could spike to "unimaginably high numbers" if the world doesn't come together to deter Iran, but said he preferred...

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October 1, 2019
There’s ‘no proof that red and processed meats cause cancer’

People should continue to enjoy steak, sausages and bacon, experts have said, as they claimed there is no proof red and processed meats cause cancer.

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October 1, 2019
UN pressures Greece after fatal migrant fire

The United Nations called for migrants crammed into a squalid camp on the Greek island of Lesbos to be immediately transferred to the mainland, following a fire in which a...

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October 1, 2019
Worst monsoon in 25 years leaves 113 dead

At least 113 people have died across northern India after five days of heavy monsoon rainfall, the worst in 25 years according to officials, unleashed devastating floods.

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October 1, 2019
Hong Kong expects ‘very serious’ violent attack on 70th anniversary

Police expect more violence on Hong Kong's streets today, the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, after a chaotic weekend in which they fired tear...

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October 1, 2019
Pakistan calls for resumption of full cricket tours

The return of limited-overs international cricket to Pakistan after a 10-year absence following a terrorist attack targeting a foreign team has coincided with a renewed plea from the country's cricket...

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September 30, 2019
Trump sought Australian PM’s help on Russia probe

President Donald Trump recently asked the Australian prime minister and other foreign leaders to help Attorney General William Barr with an investigation into the origins of the Russia probe that...

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September 30, 2019
Trump called Morrison for help on Russia probe

President Donald Trump recently asked the Australian prime minister and other foreign leaders to help Attorney General William Barr with an investigation into the origins of the Russia probe that...

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September 30, 2019
Long-distance runner killed by lightning in US as he was about to cross finish line

A long-distance runner has been killed by lightning as he was about to cross the finish line for a 50km race in the US.

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