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August 26, 2019
Harvey Weinstein trial postponed until 2020 in light of fresh evidence

Movie mogul Harvey Weinstein has pleaded not guilty to a new indictment that includes revised charges of predatory sexual assault, a development that caused the judge to delay the start...

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August 26, 2019
Israel reduces by half fuel supply to Gaza’s power plant after rocket attack

Israel said on Monday it was cutting by half the amount of fuel it supplies to Gaza's only power plant, in response to rocket attacks from the Palestinian territory. Three...

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August 26, 2019
Iran ‘sold oil’ from tanker released by Gibraltar – spokesman

Iran has sold the oil from a tanker released by Gibraltar after weeks in the custody of British Royal Marines, an Iranian government spokesman said on Monday, according to IRIB...

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August 26, 2019
Pet cat missing for 11 years reunited with owners

A family have been reunited with their pet cat 11 years after he went missing thanks to a tenacious stranger.

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August 26, 2019
Turkish ground forces to enter safe zone in N. Syria ‘very soon’ – Erdogan

Turkish ground troops will enter a planned safe zone in northern Syria “very soon,” President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday. Ankara opened a joint operation center with the United...

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August 26, 2019
Boy (14) charged after more than 80 firefighters battled ‘suspicious’ blaze at Scottish school

A teenage boy has been charged after more than 80 firefighters worked overnight battling a "suspicious" blaze at a high school in Fife.

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August 26, 2019
Donald Trump skips section of G7 summit devoted to climate issues

US President Donald Trump has missed a discussion on climate with other world leaders at the Group of Seven summit in France.

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August 26, 2019
Britain must settle €43bn EU divorce bill even after no-deal Brexit – says EU

The European Union expects Britain to honour all its financial obligations made during its membership of the bloc even after a no-deal Brexit, a spokeswoman for the executive European Commission...

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August 26, 2019
Bust of 1st human in space Yury Gagarin unveiled at Russian Cultural Garden in Cleveland, Ohio

A bust of the first human in space, Soviet cosmonaut Yury Gagarin, was unveiled on Sunday at the Russian Cultural Garden in Cleveland, Ohio. The event was attended by the...

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August 26, 2019
HireHand hunts for expansion funds to tackle ‘worrying’ under-employment issue

A staffing platform business is on the hunt for a major funding boost to drive major expansion plans, amid a “worrying” rise in under-employment.

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August 26, 2019
Turkey expects next shipment of Russia’s S-400s to begin on Tuesday – Defense Ministry

Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar has said that the delivery of the next shipment of Russian S-400 missile defense systems to Turkey will begin on Tuesday. “The delivery and transport...

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August 26, 2019
Indonesia picks area on Borneo island for new capital, says President Widodo

Indonesia's president has announced the capital would be moved to an area that forms part of the North Penajam Paser and Kutai Kartanegara regions in its province of East Kalimantan,...

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August 26, 2019
Space station relocates capsule to help Soyuz with robot aboard dock

The crew of the International Space Station has successfully relocated a Soyuz space capsule to another docking port to facilitate the rendezvous with another spacecraft.

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August 26, 2019
Arab-led coalition moves to stabilize S. Yemen amid clashes between allies

The Arab-led coalition fighting the Houthis in Yemen moved Monday to work out a ceasefire as nominal allies in the south turned on each other in a power struggle. Saudi...

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August 26, 2019
Iranian president defends foreign minister’s visit to G7

Iran's president has defended his foreign minister's surprise visit to the G7 summit, saying he is also ready to go anywhere to negotiate a way out of the crisis following...

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August 26, 2019
German chopped salad chain Choppaluna eyes major expansion amid UK launch

A German healthy-eating chain is set to open its first UK restaurant as it eyes a major expansion which it believes could see 300 openings over the next 10 years.

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August 26, 2019
Violent clashes intensify in Hong Kong as both sides blame the other

Both sides of Hong Kong's political divide have claimed their opponents bear responsibility after violence during anti-government protests over the weekend.

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August 26, 2019
US policeman ‘lied about being shot in shoulder’

A Los Angeles County deputy lied when he said he was shot in the shoulder while standing in a car park at a sheriff's station last week and will now...

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August 26, 2019
Harvey Weinstein due in New York court in sex assault case

Harvey Weinstein is due back in court to face a new indictment that prosecutors say would open the door for an actress to testify against him in his sexual assault...

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August 26, 2019
Macron personally told Trump about Iran envoy’s G7 visit, source says

A senior French official has said French President Emmanuel Macron personally told US President Donald Trump that Iran's chief diplomat was invited as G7 leaders gathered for their summit.

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August 26, 2019
G7 leaders vow to help Brazil fight fires and repair damage

Leaders of the Group of Seven nations have said they are preparing to help Brazil battle fires burning across the Amazon region and repair the damage as tens of thousands...

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August 26, 2019
Hong Kong police confirm warning shot fired and 36 arrested

Hong Kong police have confirmed an officer fired a warning shot as protesters surrounded them and said they arrested 36 people during the latest pro-democracy demonstration in the semi-autonomous Chinese...

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August 26, 2019
Talk-show host set to challenge ‘nuts, erratic’ Trump in 2020

A former Illinois congressman and Tea Party favourite has become the second Republican to challenge US President Donald Trump for the GOP nomination in 2020, saying the incumbent is unfit...

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August 26, 2019
Trump is caught by surprise over Iran’s man at G7

Iran's foreign minister flew into the French resort hosting the G7 summit yesterday, an unexpected twist to a meeting already troubled by differences between Donald Trump and Western allies over...

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August 26, 2019
Wary Japan at odds with US as North Korea tests more missiles

The US and Japan were at serious odds yesterday over North Korea's latest test-firing of short-range missiles at the weekend.

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August 26, 2019
Almost 20 shark species set to get protection

More than 100 countries have agreed to protect a number of shark species at risk of extinction.

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August 26, 2019
Israel bombs Iranian ‘killer drones’ in Syria, raising fears of a fresh conflict with Hizbollah

The prospect of an Israel-­Hizbollah war loomed closer last night after Israel bombed Iranian and Hizbollah forces in Syria and was accused of carrying out a botched drone strike in...

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August 26, 2019
Police draw their guns as Hong Kong violence flares anew

Police pointed their guns directly at protesters in a new escalation of the Hong Kong crisis after a small group of activists attacked officers with sticks and rods.

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August 26, 2019
Policeman made up story about being hit by sniper

A US policeman has been suspended after claiming he had been shot by a sniper in a car park.

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August 26, 2019
Pope pleads for prayers to stop fires in Amazon

Pope Francis has warned that the Amazon forest is vital for our Earth and appealed for prayers that fires there are quickly controlled, even as Brazil sent tens of thousands...

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August 26, 2019
Vans and Timberland’s European boss doubles down on UK investment

The boss of the company behind footwear brands Vans and Timberland has said the UK will still be central to its strategy after Brexit.

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August 26, 2019
Online estate agent Purplebricks considers new pricing strategy

Purplebricks is mulling over changes to its pricing as the online estate agent switches gear following the “mistakes” of the past.

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August 25, 2019
In Pictures: Bog snorkellers compete in championship in Wales

The 34th annual World Bog Snorkelling Championships took place in Waen Rhydd bog, Wales on Sunday, with plenty taking part in fancy dress.

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August 25, 2019
Two dead in drone attack, says Iraqi militia

Two unidentified drones have killed two Iraqi members of an Iran-backed paramilitary force, according to a statement by the group.

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August 25, 2019
Specsavers to offer Ashes hero Jack Leach free glasses for life

Ashes sponsor Specsavers has confirmed it will offer Jack Leach “free glasses for life” after the bowler kept his wicket intact to help England to a remarkable Ashes victory at...

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August 25, 2019
Israeli drones over Lebanon will be downed, says Hezbollah leader

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has said his group will shoot down any Israeli drones that enter Lebanese airspace from now on.

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August 25, 2019
World of sport unites to heap social media praise on ‘sporting genius’ Stokes

Some of the world's most successful athletes paid homage to Ben Stokes after the all-rounder led England to victory in the third Ashes Test at Headingley.

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August 25, 2019
Seven dead after helicopter and plane collide mid-air

Seven people were killed when a helicopter and a small plane collided mid-air over the island of Majorca, authorities in Spain have said.

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August 25, 2019
Hong Kong police draw guns in latest protest violence

Police in Hong Kong drew their guns on Sunday after a small group of protesters attacked officers with sticks and rods, they also brought out water cannon trucks for the...

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August 25, 2019
Environmental fund backed by DiCaprio pledges millions of dollars to help Amazon

A new environmental foundation backed by Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio is pledging $5 million (£4,076,683) in aid to the Amazon, which has been swept by wildfires.

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