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September 22, 2019
UN agency condemns Tanzania for not sharing details on Ebola-like cases

The World Health Organisation has issued an unusual statement raising questions about whether Tanzania is covering up possible cases of the deadly Ebola virus.

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September 22, 2019
10 killed after truck crashes into crowd in Hunan province, China

Ten people have been killed and 16 others injured when a truck plowed into a crowded market in Hunan province, southern China. According to a police statement posted on Weibo,...

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September 22, 2019
Brussels will insist on border checks in no-deal Brexit – Jean-Claude Juncker

Brussels will insist on border checks if there is a no-deal Brexit in order to preserve the interests of the European Union, Jean-Claude Juncker said.

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September 22, 2019
Hong Kong protesters trample Chinese flag and vandalise subway station

Protesters in Hong Kong trampled a Chinese flag and vandalised a subway station, smashing surveillance cameras and electronic ticket sensors, as pro-democracy demonstrations took a violent turn once again.

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September 22, 2019
Hong Kong protesters trample Chinese flag and vandalise station

Protesters in Hong Kong trampled a Chinese flag and vandalised a subway station, smashing surveillance cameras and electronic ticket sensors, as pro-democracy demonstrations took a violent turn once again.

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September 22, 2019
Hong Kong protesters vandalise subway station

Protesters in Hong Kong have vandalised a subway station, smashing surveillance cameras and electronic ticket sensors, as pro-democracy demonstrations took a violent turn once again.

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September 22, 2019
Boohoo sales to continue rapid surge as it outpaces high street rivals

Boohoo investors are expected to cheer rapid sales and higher earnings as the online fashion retailer continues to rapidly stride past its high street rivals.

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September 22, 2019
Beer in full flow at Oktoberfest

The first keg was tapped, and the beer started flowing as the 186th Oktoberfest got under way yesterday in Munich.

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September 22, 2019
Iran ‘will pursue any aggressor’

Iran will pursue any aggressor, even if it carries out a limited attack, and seek to destroy it, the head of the elite Revolutionary Guard said yesterday after attacks on...

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September 22, 2019
Looted art: the new currency for Venezuela’s corrupted elite

US officials are investigating the suspected looting of European and Latin American artwork they believe is being quietly plundered by Venezuelan government insiders as Nicolas Maduro struggles to maintain his...

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September 22, 2019
Trump prodded Ukraine to probe Joe Biden’s son

President Donald Trump this summer urged the new leader of Ukraine to investigate the son of former US vice president Joe Biden, a person familiar with the matter said. Democrats...

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September 22, 2019
Iran vows to lead Gulf security as US sends more troops to region

The president of Iran says his country should lead regional security in the strategic Persian Gulf.

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September 22, 2019
Hong Kong readies for more protests after night of clashes

Another day of protest is expected in Hong Kong after a night of violent clashes in which the police used tear gas and rubber rounds against protesters who threw gasoline...

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September 22, 2019
‘Harry has his hands full… and Kate lacks Diana’s style’: Paul Costelloe

It's a few days after Paul Costelloe's London Fashion Week show and the veteran designer is basking in the glow that comes when the cool kids are still wearing your...

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September 22, 2019
‘Prince Harry has his hands full with Meghan Markle… and Kate Middleton lacks Diana’s style’ – Paul Costelloe

It's a few days after Paul Costelloe's London Fashion Week show and the veteran designer is basking in the glow that comes when the cool kids are still wearing your...

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September 21, 2019
Youth leaders at UN demand bold climate change action

Fresh from the climate strike that took hundreds of thousands of young people out of classrooms and into the streets across the world, youth leaders have gathered at the United...

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September 21, 2019
Plumber offering free services to elderly and disabled customers receives over €90,000 in donations

An English plumber who went viral after offering elderly and disabled customers free services is hoping to spread his work across the country after receiving £80,000 (€90,570) in donations.

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September 21, 2019
Holy anniversary, Batman! Bat-signals mark Caped Crusader’s 80th birthday

Night skies all over the world are being lit up with the famous Bat-signal to mark the 80th anniversary of the comic book hero Batman.

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September 21, 2019
Area 51 Basecamp event called off after drawing just 500 people

The promoter of an event set up for people to party in the remote Nevada desert based on the “Storm Area 51” internet craze has pulled the plug due to...

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September 21, 2019
Police use tear gas in Paris to disperse anti-government demonstrators

Paris police have used tear gas to disperse anti-government demonstrators trying to revive the yellow vest movement in France.

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September 21, 2019
Father who confronted Boris Johnson in hospital over NHS says his daughter is ‘very much better’

A father who confronted Boris Johnson over the state of the NHS when the UK Prime Minister made a visit to a hospital has said that his daughter is doing...

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September 21, 2019
Plumber receives £80,000 in donations after help for the vulnerable goes viral

A plumber who went viral after offering elderly and disabled customers free services is hoping to spread his work across the country after receiving £80,000 in donations.

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September 21, 2019
Protesters and police in fresh clashes in Hong Kong

Protesters in Hong Kong threw petrol bombs and police fired tear gas in response amid renewed clashes over anti-government grievances.

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September 21, 2019
Trump says Ukrainian leader call ‘perfectly fine’ amid whistleblowing storm

US president Donald Trump urged the new leader of Ukraine to investigate the son of former vice president Joe Biden this summer, according to reports.

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September 21, 2019
Joe Kennedy III announces run for US senate

US congressman Joe Kennedy III has announced he is running for the senate.

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September 21, 2019
Hong Kong protests: Police fire pepper spray as demonstrators burn Chinese flag

Protesters have burned a Chinese flag and police fired pepper spray during a march in Hong Kong in renewed clashes over anti-government grievances.

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September 21, 2019
Hong Kong protests: Police fire pepper spray as demonstrators burn Chinese flag

Protesters have burned a Chinese flag and police fired pepper spray during a march in Hong Kong in renewed clashes over anti-government grievances.

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September 21, 2019
Hurricane Lorena prompts new warnings after it skirts along Mexico’s coastal areas

Hurricane Lorena has prompted new warnings and watches after it skirted along Mexico's coastal areas late on Friday.

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September 21, 2019
Rare protests in Egypt calling for president to step down

Dozens of people have protested in Egypt's capital, Cairo, to call for President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi to step down.

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September 21, 2019
‘Storm Area 51’ fears fail to materialise

Fears thousands of people could “Storm Area 51” in the Nevada desert failed to materialise with just a handful of arrests being made.

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September 21, 2019
US to send additional troops to Saudi Arabia – but hold off on striking Iran

The Pentagon has announced it will deploy additional US troops and missile defence equipment to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

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September 21, 2019
Hurricane Lorena skirts along Mexico’s coast

Hurricane Lorena has prompted new warnings and watches after it skirted along Mexico's coastal areas late on Friday.

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September 21, 2019
US to send troops to Saudi Arabia but hold off on striking Iran

The Pentagon has announced it will deploy additional US troops and missile defence equipment to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

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September 21, 2019
We’ll stop AR-15 rifle production for civilians, says Colt

Gun-maker Colt is suspending its production of rifles for the civilian market, including the popular AR-15 used in several mass shootings.

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September 21, 2019
‘Sue me’, Epstein woman challenges prince

A woman who accused Prince Andrew of having sex with her when she was under age has challenged him to sue her.

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September 21, 2019
‘Sue me’, woman ‘used as sex slave by Epstein’ challenges Prince Andrew

A woman who accused Prince Andrew of having sex with her when she was under age has challenged him to sue her.

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September 21, 2019
‘Please forgive me’ – Trudeau

Justin Trudeau yesterday pleaded for forgiveness for his "blackface" shame - as he admitted he cannot be sure how many times he donned such fancy dress costumes.

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September 21, 2019
‘This is about our future,’ say students as climate strikes sweep the globe

Hundreds of thousands of students and workers took to the streets in a global climate strike yesterday.

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September 21, 2019
Ear infections may have killed off Neanderthals

Neanderthals may have been killed off by simple ear infections, a study has suggested.

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September 21, 2019
Russian court frees jailed actor after outcry over ‘brutality’

A Russian court ordered the release of an aspiring actor whose prison sentence for injuring a police officer on the sidelines of an opposition protest sparked a public outcry over...

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