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August 8, 2019
Kyrgyzstan’s ex-president arrested at second attempt after violent clashes

Police in Kyrgyzstan have detained the Central Asian nation's ex-president following violent clashes with his supporters, a day after a previous attempt left one policeman dead and nearly 80 people...

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August 8, 2019
Hundreds of Beatles fans flock to Abbey Road on album photo’s 50th anniversary

Hundreds of fans gathered at London's Abbey Road to mark the 50th anniversary of the Beatles walking across its zebra crossing.

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August 8, 2019
Policeman stabbed in head and body with machete during ‘frenzied and unprovoked’ attack in London

A policeman stabbed in the head and body during a "frenzied" machete attack is expected to make a full recovery, his bosses have said.

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August 8, 2019
High street suffers bleak July as hot weather fails to boost sales

The high street suffered a bleak July as soaring temperatures failed to boost sales, while online retailers saw their strongest growth for 18 months.

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August 8, 2019
Coroner heads to Greek island where UK scientist found dead

A coroner has travelled to the Aegean island of Ikaria for a preliminary assessment of the scene where the body of a British scientist was found, before a formal post-mortem...

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August 8, 2019
Briton found dead on Greek island died after falling from height – coroner

A British scientist found dead on the Greek island of Ikaria two days after she was reported missing died instantly after falling from a height, a coroner has said.

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August 8, 2019
Sausage kit football team return with bangers and mash shirt

Bangers and mash will feature on the kit of a football team who have become famous for putting sausages on their shirts.

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August 8, 2019
Kyrgyzstan’s ex-president calls for government’s removal after arrest bid fails

Kyrgyzstan's ex-president has urged his supporters to push for the removal of the Central Asian nation's government, following a failed police attempt to arrest him that left one policeman dead...

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August 8, 2019
South Korean police raid company involved in Ronaldo no-show

South Korean police have raided the office of a marketing agency as part of a fraud investigation into Cristiano Ronaldo's non-appearance in a friendly match between Juventus and a K-League...

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August 8, 2019
India arrests hundreds in Kashmir as Pakistan cuts railway link

Indian security forces have arrested more than 500 people since New Delhi imposed a communications blackout and security clampdown in divided Kashmir, where people remained holed up in their homes...

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August 8, 2019
Protesters condemn Trump as he visits cities rocked by gun massacres

Donald Trump has paid visits to two cities reeling from mass shootings that left 31 dead and dozens wounded, but his divisive words preceded him and prompted large protests and...

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August 8, 2019
Britain’s economic growth set to flatline in second quarter

Britain's economic growth is expected to have stagnated in the second quarter, as the manufacturing sector boost wears off while construction declines.

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August 8, 2019
Actor Danny Trejo helps save baby trapped in car in LA

Hollywood star Danny Trejo played a real-life hero when he helped rescue a baby trapped in an overturned car after a collision at a junction in Los Angeles.

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August 8, 2019
Hot air Darth Vader takes to the skies as part of Bristol Balloon Fiesta

An enormous Darth Vader mask took to the skies among dozens of colourful hot air balloons in the first ever Thursday mass ascent at the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta.

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August 8, 2019
Israeli troops search West Bank after body of soldier found with stab wounds

Israeli troops have raided a Palestinian village as the military sent reinforcements to the West Bank hours after the body of a 19-year-old soldier with stab wounds was found near...

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August 8, 2019
Pakistan suspends key rail link with India amid Kashmir dispute

Pakistan says it has suspended a key train service with neighbouring India over a change in Kashmir's special status by New Delhi.

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August 8, 2019
Cineworld hoping for boost from The Lion King after weak start to 2019

Cineworld is putting faith in summer blockbuster The Lion King and upcoming movies including the next Star Wars instalment to offset falling admissions and profits in a weak start to...

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August 8, 2019
Citizen scientists track humpback whale travels with help of social media

The travel history of a humpback whale spotted off the coast of Scotland has been tracked with the help of social media.

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August 8, 2019
Losses widen at Funding Circle amid ‘economic uncertainty’

Losses widened at Funding Circle after the peer-to-peer lender was hit by the “uncertain economic environment”.

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August 8, 2019
Co-operative Bank narrows losses

The Co-operative Bank narrowed its losses in the first half, but warned that profitability is under pressure in the competitive mortgage market.

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August 8, 2019
Debenhams appoints turnaround expert as chief executive

Debenhams has appointed a turnaround expert to lead the business, as it prepares to close stores and rebuild performance after being put into administration earlier this year.

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August 8, 2019
Donald Trump visits two US cities where mass shootings killed 31 people

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump has concluded visits to cities still mourning mass shootings that left 31 dead and dozens more wounded.

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August 8, 2019
UK to pull out of Interrailing scheme at year end

The UK will pull out of a Europe-wide Interrailing scheme at the end of this year.

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August 8, 2019
Savills profits knocked by Brexit and Hong Kong protests

Property agent Savills has posted falling half-year profits after Brexit uncertainty and political unrest in Hong Kong took their toll.

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August 8, 2019
Louise Redknapp going through divorce ‘trauma’ when she drove through red light, court hears

Former Strictly Come Dancing star Louise Redknapp has been fined £666 (€720) for driving her Land Rover through a red light.

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August 8, 2019
Aviva posts ‘steady’ first half and mulls sale of Asian arm

Insurer Aviva hailed a “steady” performance against a turbulent backdrop in the first half of the year, as it signalled a possible sale of its Asian business.

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August 8, 2019
Israeli army says body of soldier found in West Bank

The Israeli military says the body of a soldier with stab wounds has been found in the West Bank.

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August 8, 2019
Venezuela halts talks with opposition in protest of US sanctions

Venezuela's government late on Wednesday halted negotiations with the opposition in protest of the Trump administration's freezing of its US assets.

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August 8, 2019
Trump concludes visits to cities reeling from mass shootings

US President Donald Trump has wrapped up his visits to cities reeling from mass shootings that left 31 dead and dozens more wounded.

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August 8, 2019
Magnitude 6.0 earthquake hits Taiwan ahead of severe typhoon

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake has caused minor damage in north-eastern Taiwan as the island braced for the arrival of a severe typhoon.

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