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Toons tough it out for late equaliser in six-goal thriller
The Independent

Toons tough it out for late equaliser in six-goal thriller

And breathe. After 90 minutes of rollicking, rumbustious entertainment, amid his frustration, Arne Slot could at least console himself with the sense he was vindicated in one respect.

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December 05, 2024
Arsenal win from set-pieces to narrow the title race gap
The Independent

Arsenal win from set-pieces to narrow the title race gap

A turn of Jurrien Timber’s head, and maybe a first real twist in the title race. Arsenal’s 2-0 win followed enough twists on the night itself.

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December 05, 2024
'Amtrak Joe' praises African rail project on Angola trip
The Independent

'Amtrak Joe' praises African rail project on Angola trip

Even in the waning days of his presidency and thousands of miles from home, US president Joe Biden is finding ways to celebrate trains.

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December 05, 2024
Healthcare CEO shot in US had received threats from angry customers, wife says
The Independent

Healthcare CEO shot in US had received threats from angry customers, wife says

A manhunt is underway after UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot dead yesterday morning in what cops described as a “brazen targeted attack” outside the Hilton hotel in Midtown Manhattan.

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December 05, 2024
Motion filed to impeach South Korean president
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Motion filed to impeach South Korean president

South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol faces impeachment proceedings over his short-lived bid to impose martial law, which brought chaos to Seoul and has been condemned as insurrectionary behaviour” by opposition parties.

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December 05, 2024
The Independent

no-confidence Barnier loses vote as government falls

Opposition parties cooperate to topple the French PM and his administration, the first such vote in more than 60 years

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December 05, 2024
Exposed: multibillion-dollar money laundering system used by criminals and spies
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Exposed: multibillion-dollar money laundering system used by criminals and spies

A multibillion-dollar money laundering network run by two Russian millionaires and used by UK drug dealers to hide criminal cash has been brought down in an international sting.

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December 05, 2024
Trans pool star to challenge competition ban in court
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Trans pool star to challenge competition ban in court

A transgender pool champion is taking legal action against one of the sport's governing bodies in England after she was banned from playing in women's tournaments.

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December 05, 2024
Third nuclear age almost here, military chief warns
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Third nuclear age almost here, military chief warns

The world stands at the dawn of a “third nuclear age” in which Britain is threatened by multiple dilemmas, the head of the armed forces has warned.

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December 05, 2024
Army would last one year in a major war, minister warns
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Army would last one year in a major war, minister warns

The entire British army would be destroyed in about six months to a year in a major war, a defence minister has warned.

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December 05, 2024
Starmer to promise a bobby neighbourhood for every
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Starmer to promise a bobby neighbourhood for every

Sir Keir Starmer will today refresh a pre-election pledge to restore policing to Britain’s streets as he tries to relaunch his government just five months after winning the election.

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December 05, 2024
Who Cares Who Has The Elgin Marbles? Let Them Go On Loan
The Independent

Who Cares Who Has The Elgin Marbles? Let Them Go On Loan

After a series of "private meetings" between the UK and Greece this week, prime ministers Keir Starmer and Kyriakos Mitsotakis were to meet in London yesterday to discuss the future of the Elgin marbles.

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December 04, 2024
Trump's Tariffs Would 'Hit UK Trade As Hard As Brexit'
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Trump's Tariffs Would 'Hit UK Trade As Hard As Brexit'

Donald Trump’s threatened tariffs could hit UK trade with the US as badly as Brexit affected trade with the EU, a leading think tank has warned as campaigners call for Sir Keir Starmer to protect the UK by urgently rebuilding ties with Europe.

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December 04, 2024
Taliban Bars Women From Being Trained As Midwives
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Taliban Bars Women From Being Trained As Midwives

Women in Afghanistan have been banned from training to become midwives in the latest crackdown unveiled by the Taliban.

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December 04, 2024
South Korean Leader Calls Off Martial Law After Uproar
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South Korean Leader Calls Off Martial Law After Uproar

MPs vote against decree as violent protests outside National Assembly turn to celebration following reversal by president

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December 04, 2024
EU Or The US? Starmer Has No Choice But To Pick A Side
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EU Or The US? Starmer Has No Choice But To Pick A Side

The prime minister opened his Mansion House speech on foreign policy with another of his over-emphatic declarations.

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December 04, 2024
Brexit Deals A £3bn-A-Year Blow To UK Food Exports
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Brexit Deals A £3bn-A-Year Blow To UK Food Exports

British food sales to the EU have fallen by almost a fifth since the end of the Brexit transition period, a new report shows

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December 03, 2024
Biden Criticised Across The Board For Pardoning His Son
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Biden Criticised Across The Board For Pardoning His Son

President’s decision slated by Republicans and Democrats

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December 03, 2024
Why 8 hours is a myth and other athletes' sleep secrets
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Why 8 hours is a myth and other athletes' sleep secrets

Performance coach Greg Meehan tells Alex Pattle how he keeps clients, including boxers and footballers, in top shape

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December 03, 2024
Women like me won't stand for this treatment any more
The Independent

Women like me won't stand for this treatment any more

When I woke up to MasterChef’s Gregg Wallace blaming midlife, middle-class women and their lack of a sense of humour for his troubles, I confess to swearing at my phone.

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December 03, 2024
The BBC's Wallace problem goes beyond MasterChef
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The BBC's Wallace problem goes beyond MasterChef

Is the fate of a television cookery presenter more important than Syrian insurgents seizing Aleppo and the turmoil on the streets in Georgia? The BBC thinks so, based on its news judgements in recent days, which have seen exhaustive coverage of the accusations against Gregg Wallace take precedence over matters of life and death around the world.

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December 03, 2024
Edwards knew that he was beaten but he never gave up
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Edwards knew that he was beaten but he never gave up

Former world flyweight champion told cornerman, 'I don't want to be here' after two rounds of his loss to Galal Yafai

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December 03, 2024
Proud Welshman who drew every drop from his talent
The Independent

Proud Welshman who drew every drop from his talent

Terry Griffiths was the first qualifier to lift the world crown

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December 03, 2024
Former world champion Terry Griffiths dies, aged 77
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Former world champion Terry Griffiths dies, aged 77

Tributes have been paid to former world snooker champion Terry Griffiths, who died on Sunday at the age of 77 after a long battle with dementia.

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December 03, 2024
Transformed Gravenberch embodies Slot's Liverpool
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Transformed Gravenberch embodies Slot's Liverpool

Jurgen Klopp had a habit of sounding prophetic. Or he had the capacity, whether through coaching and tactical prowess or force of personality, to make some of what he said come true.

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December 03, 2024
Soaring house prices heap pressure on fixer Rayner
The Independent

Soaring house prices heap pressure on fixer Rayner

Sorry to make a soggy start to the week even more miserable, but it brings bad news for homebuyers. The housing market has taken a shot of adrenaline and performed a season’s best in the high jump.

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December 03, 2024
Vape maker bags Typhoo Tea in deal worth £10m
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Vape maker bags Typhoo Tea in deal worth £10m

Typhoo Tea has been bought by vapes and batteries maker Supreme after falling into administration.

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December 03, 2024
Why talks on treaty against plastic pollution collapsed
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Why talks on treaty against plastic pollution collapsed

A week of tense negotiations to draft a legally binding treaty combating global plastic pollution ended in failure on Sunday night in Busan, South Korea, marking only the latest setback for global environmental diplomacy after disappointing outcomes at Cop29 and the Cop16 biodiversity summit.

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December 03, 2024
Trump appoints billionaire banker as UK ambassador
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Trump appoints billionaire banker as UK ambassador

Donald Trump has named billionaire investment banker Warren Stephens as his ambassador to the UK.

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December 03, 2024
President claims all Georgia is in 'revolt' against Russia
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President claims all Georgia is in 'revolt' against Russia

Georgia's president has appealed to European countries to confront what she described as a Russian attempt to impose control on her nation.

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December 03, 2024