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May 6, 2019
In Video: ‘Donald Trump robber’ hunted after Australia store raids

Police are hunting a man who robbed a number of stores in a shopping centre in Strathpine, Australia, wearing what appeared to be a Donald Trump mask.

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May 6, 2019
Russian plane ‘struck by lightning’ before fatal blaze

Russian media have quoted the pilot of the airliner that burst into flames during an emergency landing in Moscow as saying the plane was without radio communications because of a...

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May 6, 2019
Both flight recorders recovered from Russian plane after fatal blaze

Both flight recorders have been recovered from the plane that caught fire while making an emergency landing in Moscow, killing at least 40 people, Russian officials said.

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May 6, 2019
Ex-rugby stars raise charity cash with record-breaking Everest match

A group of rugby enthusiasts took the game to new heights after completing a record-breaking charity match on Mount Everest.

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May 6, 2019
Thai king concludes coronation celebrations with public audience

Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn is bringing three days of coronation ceremonies to a close with appearances before the public and the diplomatic corps.

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May 6, 2019
Housebuilder Barratt to show strength as winning streak continues

Barratt Developments will report to the market this week with the housebuilder expected to continue its strong run of form and shrug off Brexit pressures hitting the wider property sector.

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May 6, 2019
Avengers fans cause Picturehouse cinemas to run out of popcorn

The owner of the Picturehouse cinema chain has been left red faced after the group's London sites were hit by popcorn shortages during the biggest film weekend of the year.

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May 6, 2019
Laurentino Cortizo declared ‘virtual winner’ in Panama presidential race

Panama's Electoral Court has declared opposition candidate Laurentino Cortizo the “virtual winner” in the country's tight presidential election.

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May 6, 2019
Laurentino Cortizo declared winner in Panama presidential race

Panama's Electoral Court has declared opposition candidate Laurentino Cortizo the winner of the country's presidential elections.

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May 6, 2019
Israel army lifts restrictions and signals ceasefire with Gaza

The Israeli army lifted protective restrictions on residents in southern Israel on Monday, while the Hamas militant group's radio station in the Gaza Strip reported a ceasefire, signalling a deal...

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May 6, 2019
Taliban kill 13 police officers with guns and suicide bomb

At least 13 people died when Taliban insurgents attacked an Afghan police HQ moments after a suicide bomber blew up his car outside the building.

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May 6, 2019
Thousands wait hours for glimpse of new king

NEW Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn visited Buddhist temples and greeted his subjects for the first time since his crowning in a royal procession around Bangkok yesterday.

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May 6, 2019
Time for deal with Labour after election losses – May

Britain's Conservative government and opposition Labour Party have a duty to strike a compromise Brexit agreement to end months of political deadlock over Britain's exit from the European Union, Prime...

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May 6, 2019
US plays down Kim’s weapons tests after new show of strength

Washington sought to defuse tension yesterday after North Korea said it had carried out tests of long-range multiple rocket launchers and tactical guided weapons.

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May 6, 2019
Child’s body is fifth victim of serial killer, police believe

Police in Cyprus have found a body in a lake they believe to be the fifth victim of a suspected serial killer who preyed on foreign women for almost three...

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May 6, 2019
Cracks show in Italy’s coalition over ‘bribe’

Italy's anti-establishment 5-Star Movement has piled pressure on its government partner to dump a junior minister under investigation for corruption, in a case that could pull the coalition apart.

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May 6, 2019
Leading film stars declare their support for ‘yellow vests’ protest

Juliette Binoche and Emmanuelle Beart, two of France's best-loved film stars, have joined more than a thousand figures from showbusiness and the arts who are backing France's "yellow vest" protests.

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May 6, 2019
Plane bursts into flame on landing, killing at least 41 people on board

TWO children were among 41 people on a Russian Aeroflot plane who died after it caught fire as it made an emergency landing at a Moscow airport.

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May 6, 2019
Something in the number plate – Beatle’s memorabilia on sale

A car number plate once belonging to George Harrison that was first sold in return for free haircuts could fetch thousands of euro when it is sold at auction.

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May 6, 2019
Sultan halts gay sex death penalty plans

Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah has halted plans to impose the death penalty for gay sex, seeking to temper a global backlash led by celebrities such as George Clooney and Elton...

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May 6, 2019
Surge in Gaza violence amid hail of rockets and missiles

Gaza militants have fired hundreds of rockets into Israel, killing at least four Israelis and bringing life to a standstill across the region in the bloodiest fighting since a 2014...

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May 5, 2019
Police launch manhunt for ‘suspected serial rapist’ after two more women abducted in UK

Fugitive Joseph McCann, who is being hunted for the abduction and “horrific” rapes of three women in the UK, is believed to be connected to the abduction of two other...

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May 5, 2019
Thirteen people – including two children – killed in plane fire in Moscow

Thirteen people, including two children, have died in a plane fire in Moscow, Russian investigators said.

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May 5, 2019
Moscow plane fire death toll rises to 41 – officials

A total of 41 people have been killed in a plane fire at Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport, a spokeswoman for the Russian Investigative Committee said.

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May 5, 2019
Russian airport says hard landing started plane fire that killed 13

Thirteen people have been killed in a plane fire at Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport, a spokeswoman for the Russian Investigative Committee said.

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May 5, 2019
41 killed in plane fire at Moscow airport

A plane fire at Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport has killed 41 people, a spokeswoman for Russia's Investigative Committee says.

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May 5, 2019
At least 40 dead as Russian plane catches fire in emergency landing

At least 40 people died when an Aeroflot airliner burst into flames while making an emergency landing at Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport, officials said.

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May 5, 2019
Hamas fires, Israel replies

Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip fired at least 100 rockets into southern Israel yesterday, according to the Israeli military, triggering retaliatory airstrikes and tank fire against militant targets in...

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May 5, 2019
Obituary: Mira Markovic

Mira Markovic, who has died aged 76, was the once-powerful wife of the Serbian leader, former president of Yugoslavia and indicted war criminal Slobodan Milosevic.

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May 5, 2019
Venezuelan rivals vie for military support

The critical role of the Venezuelan military in the country's crisis is on display this weekend as President Nicolas Maduro seeks to maintain its support and opposition leader Juan Guaido...

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May 5, 2019
British backpacker speaks of month-long rape and kidnap ordeal in Australia

A British backpacker who was kidnapped and raped by a man in Australia has spoken of her terrifying ordeal , which lasted more than a month.

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May 5, 2019
British backpacker Elisha Greer speaks out on rape and kidnap ordeal in Australia

A British backpacker who was kidnapped and raped by a man in Australia has spoken of her terrifying ordeal.

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May 5, 2019
One reported dead and several hurt after burning Aeroflot plane lands in Moscow

Russian officials say one person died and at least four were injured after a plane belonging to flagship carrier Aeroflot made an emergency landing in Moscow with flames and smoke...

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May 5, 2019
Investigators say 13 people dead in Moscow plane fire

Russia's Investigative Committee says 13 people have died in a fire on an airplane that made an emergency landing at Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport.

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May 5, 2019
Injuries reported after burning Aeroflot plane lands in Moscow

A plane belonging to Russian national carrier Aeroflot has landed in flames at Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport and unconfirmed reports say at least five people have been injured.

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May 5, 2019
Avengers: Endgame nears global box office record

Avengers: Endgame has crossed the $2 billion (£1.5b) mark at the global box office in record time, one of five movies to ever reach that mark

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May 5, 2019
Three teens suffer potentially life-threatening injuries after ‘falling 70ft from cliffs in Cornwall’

Three men have suffered potentially life-threatening injuries after apparently falling 70ft from cliffs into a cove below.

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May 5, 2019
Tram bowling: Hundreds gather in Brussels for European Tram Driver Championship

Hundreds of people have gathered in Brussels this weekend to attend the European Tram Driver Championship 2019, as the city celebrates 150 years of tram travel.

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