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September 13, 2019
Hand-holding ‘Lovers of Modena’ skeletons were both men

A pair of ancient skeletons found in Italy and nicknamed the 'Lovers of Modena' have been revealed to be men.

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September 13, 2019
House votes to intensify impeachment investigation

The Democratic-led US House of Representatives Judiciary Committee yesterday voted to intensify its investigation of Republican President Donald Trump as lawmakers edged closer to deciding whether to recommend his impeachment.

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September 13, 2019
Harvard received more than £7 million in donations from Jeffrey Epstein

A prestigious US university is reviewing more than £7 million in donations from disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein and will donate all unspent funding to victims of sexual crimes.

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September 13, 2019
Crew was asleep when fatal fire broke out on boat in California – report

A scuba dive boat was operating in violation of Coast Guard regulations when a fire broke out killing 34 people in California, a National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) report said.

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September 12, 2019
Man charged with murder of baby boy rescued from river

A man has been charged with murder after the death of a baby boy who was rescued from a river.

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September 12, 2019
Fireman Sam dropped as fire service mascot amid claims he’s not inclusive enough

Fireman Sam has been dropped as a fire service mascot, following claims he is not inclusive enough.

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September 12, 2019
‘UK hasn’t proposed any legally credible or workable backstop alternatives’ – Michel Barnier

The European Union's chief Brexit negotiator said the bloc is still waiting for proposals from UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson to end the impasse over Britain's departure, which is due...

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September 12, 2019
Brexit message hidden in newspaper crossword spotted by eagle-eyed puzzlers

A crossword compiler hid a not-too-subtle message about Brexit in their latest puzzle.

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September 12, 2019
Train conductor gives speech encouraging passengers to ‘have a wee chat on the train’

A train conductor has been praised for a speech encouraging people to look out for their fellow passengers.

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September 12, 2019
Train conductor praised for powerful message on World Suicide Prevention Day

A train conductor has been praised for a speech encouraging people to look out for their fellow passengers.

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September 12, 2019
R Kelly fails to show up in court on solicitation charge

Singer R Kelly failed to show up for an initial court appearance in a case in which he is accused of offering a 17-year-old girl 200 dollars (£162) to take...

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September 12, 2019
Kosovo PM cancels trip to Czech summit after Zeman comments

Kosovo's Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj has cancelled his participation at a summit of Central European countries following denigrating words from the Czech president against his territory. Haradinaj said Thursday he...

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September 12, 2019
Ukraine preparing ‘roadmap to implement peace deal’ for Donbass – Zelensky

Kiev is drawing up a roadmap with “clear deadlines” in order to implement a peace deal for eastern Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday. Speaking alongside the visiting president...

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September 12, 2019
US Treasury Secretary says no meeting planned between Trump, Iran’s Rouhani

US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has said President Donald Trump has no plans to meet with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani while he's in New York for the UN General Assembly...

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September 12, 2019
Markets remain muted despite Yellowhammer warnings

In yet another sign that London's blue-chip index rarely reacts to domestic events, the FTSE 100 maintained its recent five-week highs on Thursday, as investors sat on their hands.

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September 12, 2019
EU still waiting for proposals from PM Johnson to end impasse over UK’s departure – Barnier

The European Union's chief Brexit negotiator says the bloc is still waiting for proposals from Prime Minister Boris Johnson to end the impasse over Britain's departure. Michel Barnier told reporters...

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September 12, 2019
Saudi princess found guilty of ordering bodyguard to hit plumber in Paris

A French court found the only daughter of Saudi Arabia's King Salman guilty of complicity in violence for ordering her bodyguard to detain and strike a plumber for taking photos...

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September 12, 2019
Jersey Shore’s Mike ‘The Situation’ Sorrentino released from prison

Jersey Shore cast member Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino is now a free man.

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September 12, 2019
EU prolongs sanctions against 170 citizens, 44 companies of Russia, Ukraine

The European Union has prolonged for six months individual restrictive measures against 170 citizens and 44 legal entities of Russia and Ukraine, the Council of the EU said in a...

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September 12, 2019
Nigerians tell of ‘terrible situation’ after fleeing xenophobic attacks in South Africa

Nearly 200 Nigerians have returned from South Africa, accepting a free flight back after weeks of violence targeting foreigners in South Africa's cities of Johannesburg and Pretoria.

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September 12, 2019
Gaza rocket fire making war inevitable, says Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of poll

Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that continued rocket fire from Gaza is making another war against Palestinian militants in the coastal strip inevitable, his latest headline-grabbing announcement just days...

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September 12, 2019
No-deal Brexit could spark recession, report warns

A no-deal Brexit could lead to the UK's first recession for a decade, according to new analysis.

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September 12, 2019
Japan’s new environment minister wants to ‘scrap nuclear power plants’

Japan's newly appointed environment minister, Shinjiro Koizumi, has said he wants to “scrap” nuclear power plants, warning of the need to avoid a repeat of the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster....

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September 12, 2019
Backstop must be part of Brexit deal, EU parliament head says

The new head of the European Parliament on Thursday ruled out any Brexit deal without an Irish backstop. “We want an agreement but we are aware that an agreement without...

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September 12, 2019
Transatlantic flight diverted to Ireland after pilot’s coffee spills in cockpit

A coffee spillage in the cockpit of an airliner flying over the Atlantic Ocean forced the plane to turn back and land in Ireland.

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September 12, 2019
European Central Bank moves to stimulate economy amid trade tensions

The European Central Bank has launched a new round of monetary stimulus to support economic growth in the face of uncertainties like the US-China trade conflict and Brexit.

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September 12, 2019
Trainline ups revenues outlook after ticket sales steam ahead

Rail app firm Trainline has upped its full-year sales outlook thanks to a surge in UK ticket sales.

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September 12, 2019
Talks held to decide where Zimbabwe’s Robert Mugabe will be buried

Zimbabwe's president and the family of former president Robert Mugabe have been holding discussions to decide where the deceased leader will be buried.

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September 12, 2019
Stampede mars mourning for Mugabe

Controversy over where and when Robert Mugabe will be buried, and a stampede which injured several people trying to view his body, marred the mourning for the Zimbabwean leader on...

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September 12, 2019
Israel’s Netanyahu says continued rocket attacks ‘make new Gaza war inevitable’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that continued rocket fire from Gaza is making another war against militants in the coastal strip inevitable. Netanyahu divulged that advanced plans...

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September 12, 2019
Facebook sanction for Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu under hate speech rules

Facebook has sanctioned the page of Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu because of a violation of the company's hate speech policy.

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September 12, 2019
Suicide bomber detonates explosives-laden car near special forces base in Kabul, 4 killed – report

A suicide bomber detonated an explosives-laden vehicle close to a special forces base in the south of Kabul on Thursday, the Defense Ministry has said. Four security forces' officers were...

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September 12, 2019
Retailer behind Simply Be and JD Williams plans to make extra PPI provision

The fashion retailer behind brands Jacamo, Simply Be and JD Williams expects to put aside up to £30 million extra to deal with PPI claims, after seeing related inquiries surge...

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September 12, 2019
US officials urge ‘caution’ as Solomon Islands consider cutting Taiwan ties

US officials have warned the Solomon Islands to be wary of Chinese “funding promises” and not to be pressed into cutting ties with Taiwan, Reuters reported. The US warnings were...

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September 12, 2019
Co-op vows major overhaul to keep funeral business alive

The Co-op is set to overhaul its funeral and life planning business after profits more than halved and the company revealed increased demand for low-cost funerals and cremations without ceremony.

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September 12, 2019
Paul Scholes wows fans with sliced through ball at Kompany testimonial

Paul Scholes' reputation as one of England's greatest footballers was further strengthened when the former Manchester United midfielder amazed fans with a magical pass at Vincent Kompany's testimonial.

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September 12, 2019
China urges US to take steps to ensure N. Korea dialogue resume

China urged the United States on Thursday to adopt an approach more conducive to dialogue in response to North Korea's goodwill in wanting to resume denuclearization talks. Pyongyang said on...

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September 12, 2019
Morrisons signs up to ‘multi-year’ deal with Amazon

Morrisons has signed up to a new multi-year agreement with online giant Amazon as the supermarket attempts to keep pushing further into the wholesale market.

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September 12, 2019
California church leaders charged with forced labor of homeless

Twelve leaders of a Southern California-based church have been arrested on charges of coercing dozens of mostly homeless people into forced labor, holding them captive and compelling them to panhandle...

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September 12, 2019
Final body found in California boat fire, Coast Guard issues lithium battery warning

Divers on Wednesday recovered the remains of the final victim of a California dive boat fire that killed 34 people, as the U.S. Coast Guard issued a safety bulletin focusing...

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