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July 16, 2019
US House votes to condemn Trump’s tweets against congresswomen

The Democratic-led House of Representatives has voted to condemn US president Donald Trump's “racist comments” against four congresswomen, despite protestations by Mr Trump that he has not got “a racist...

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July 16, 2019
Singer R Kelly denied bail on charges of sex crimes stretching back over two decades

R&B singer R Kelly has pleaded not guilty to a raft of federal charges accusing him of running a scheme to force women and girls to provide sex for himself...

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July 16, 2019
Giant statue of Ed Sheeran appears in Moscow park

A giant statue of Ed Sheeran has appeared in a Moscow park ahead of a concert in the Russian city.

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July 16, 2019
‘We will not get justice until you speak out’ – Jeffrey Epstein accuser urges more women to speak out

One of Jeffrey Epstein's accusers has urged other women to come forward with allegations against the wealthy financier as US federal authorities prosecute him on sex charges.

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July 16, 2019
Trump aide Kellyanne Conway asks reporter ‘what’s your ethnicity?’

White House adviser Kellyanne Conway has said she meant no disrespect when asking a reporter to reveal his ethnicity.

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July 16, 2019
R Kelly must be held in jail without bond, judge rules

A federal judge has ordered R Kelly to be held in a Chicago jail without bond on sex-related charges.

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July 16, 2019
I told Theresa May her three Irish Brexit priorities were incompatible, says UK’s former ambassador to EU

Outgoing UK Prime Minister Theresa May was warned that her three Brexit priorities for Ireland were incompatible back in 2016, the UK's former ambassador to the EU has said.

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July 16, 2019
Ursula von der Leyen confirmed as EU president – but what does it mean for Ireland?

MEPs have voted to appoint a woman as European Commission President for the first time. But who is Ursula von der Leyen and what could her presidency mean for Ireland?

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July 16, 2019
Ursula von der Leyen confirmed as EC president – but what does it mean for Ireland?

Former German Defence Minister Ursula von der Leyen has been elected as the next European Commission President.

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July 16, 2019
European Commission’s new president confirmed by MEPs

Ursula von der Leyen has been confirmed as the new European Commission President.

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July 16, 2019
Healthy girl, 4, left brain damaged and severely disabled after woman injected her with insulin

A woman has been found guilty of injecting a healthy four-year-old girl with insulin, leaving her brain damaged and severely disabled, UK prosecutors said.

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July 16, 2019
Facebook defends Libra digital currency in US Senate grilling

The chief of Facebook's new digital currency has said it understands “loud and clear” that people do not want financial details connected to their social media data.

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July 16, 2019
Apple previews new designs for World Emoji Day

Apple has released previews of a number of new emoji due to be rolled out later this year – including a range of disability-themed designs – to mark World Emoji...

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July 16, 2019
Apollo 11 astronaut returns to launch pad 50 years later

Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins has returned to the exact spot where he flew to the moon 50 years ago with Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin.

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July 16, 2019
FTSE 100 shoots higher as pound dives on no-deal Brexit fears

The London markets shot higher as the increased likelihood of a no-deal Brexit caused the value of the pound to plummet to a two-year low.

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July 16, 2019
One giant treat for mankind: Moon landing recreated in chocolate

Chocolatiers at Cadbury World have celebrated the 50th anniversary of the 1969 lunar landing by creating a space scene depicting Neil Armstrong's first steps on the moon.

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July 16, 2019
Jay-Z, Blue Ivy and Kendrick Lamar appear on new Beyonce album

Beyonce's new album inspired by The Lion King features collaborations with husband Jay-Z and daughter Blue Ivy Carter.

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July 16, 2019
Expert captures elusive alligator at Chicago lagoon

An alligator that eluded Chicago authorities for a week has met with the media after an expert captured it using a fishing pole in a public lagoon.

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July 16, 2019
Trump: I don’t have a racist bone in my body

US President Donald Trump has insisted his tweets suggesting four Democratic congresswomen return to their countries “were not racist”.

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July 16, 2019
Inflation expected to be stagnant amid Brexit uncertainty

Inflation is expected to have been stagnant in June, as the economy continues to be subdued amid Brexit uncertainty.

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July 16, 2019
Neil Armstrong’s restored Apollo 11 spacesuit goes on display

The spacesuit that Apollo 11's Neil Armstrong wore for that one small step on the moon is back on display in mint condition.

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July 16, 2019
Beijing says Iran nuclear deal is ‘irreplaceable’

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July 16, 2019
Grimes details fitness regime that includes ‘experimental’ eye surgery

Singer-songwriter Grimes has detailed her training regime as she is announced as the face of Stella McCartney x Adidas's sustainability-inspired Autumn/Winter 2019 collection.

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July 16, 2019
Unions eye strike action after Diageo workers reject ‘disgusting’ pay offer

Scottish Diageo workers could be set for strike action after they rejected an “insulting” pay offer from the spirits giant.

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July 16, 2019
Virtual Hyperloop concept offers glimpse into future of travel

A virtual glimpse into the future of high-speed ground transport has been revealed by a group of engineers and designers, who have envisaged how Elon Musk's Hyperloop could look.

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July 16, 2019
Man hit US scientist with car before abduction and rape, say Crete police

A 27-year-old man has been arrested on murder charges on the Greek island of Crete after the body of American scientist Suzanne Eaton was found in a tunnel formerly used...

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July 16, 2019
Man charged with rape and murder of US scientist in Crete

A 27-year-old man has been charged with the murder and rape of an American scientist who disappeared on the Greek island of Crete and whose body was found in a...

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July 16, 2019
Hastings warns over hit from personal injury compensation reforms

Car insurer Hastings has warned of an £8.4 million hit to profits from reforms to personal injury compensation.

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July 16, 2019
Lewis Capaldi’s Chewbacca mask hits £5,000 in charity auction after 12 hours

A Chewbacca mask worn by Lewis Capaldi at Scotland's biggest music festival has raised more than £5,000 for charity just 12 hours after going up for auction.

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July 16, 2019
Recruiter Hays weighed down by slump in UK hiring

Recruiter Hays has reported no growth in fees for the past three months after a slump in UK hiring weighed down on its performance.

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July 16, 2019
Iran’s leader vows response to British ‘piracy’

Iran's top leader has said his country will retaliate over the seizure of an Iranian tanker by British authorities.

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July 16, 2019
The Fulham Shore dishes up sales surge as menu proves a hit

Strong demand for food launches including a new vegan menu has helped the owner of the Franco Manca pizza company notch up a return to profit after a 17% sales...

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