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China Coronavirus: fears over the spread of deadly virus
At least 17 people are now thought to have died and over 500 been infected by the coronavirus, which was first identified in the Chinese city of Wuhan
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Saudi Crown Prince denies hacking Jeff Bezos’ phone
United Nations’ human rights investigators have called for an immediate investigation into the possibility that a video file sent on WhatsApp from the account of the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, or MBS, may have hacked the phone of Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon and owner of the Washington Post.
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Harvey Weinstein faces his accusers in court
“Not just a titan in Hollywood, but a rapist” – that was the description by the prosecution of film producer Harvey Weinstein as he faced his accusers in a New York court for the first time.
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Lisa Nandy second Labour MP to make it to final stage of leadership contest
Lisa Nandy has made it on to the final ballot paper in the Labour leadership contest, after the group “Chinese for Labour” said it would support her bid.
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US threatens retaliation if UK introduces tech tax
President Trump is due back in Washington in the next few hours but his deal-maker Steve Mnuchin the Treasury Secretary is staying behind.
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Prosecution case against Trump starts in impeachment trial
The annual Davos schmoozefest is a little quieter after President Trump left the scene this lunchtime.
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Why Britain’s hedgehogs are in serious trouble
It’s one of Britain’s favourite and most iconic animals, but our hedgehog is in trouble – down from an estimated 36 million in the 1950s to only around 500,000 today.
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Trump clashes with Greta Thunberg at Davos
Donald Trump’s impeachment is kicking off in Washington, but the President isn’t even there – he’s been here in Davos addressing business leaders, celebs and the odd climate activist.
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Terrorists to take lie detector tests
Experts have cast doubt on the government’s plans to use lie-detector tests, as part of new measures to deal with terrorists who are in prison.
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‘We don’t censor political speech, we allow it to take place’ – Facebook’s Steve Hatch
Facebook says it will create a thousand new jobs in the UK this year, increasing its staff numbers here by a third.
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‘I’d like to see ‘Commitment Actually’, ‘Climate Actually’, ‘Aid Actually’ – director Richard Curtis
If the solution to climate change is the question, is Davos the answer?
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Australia hit by dust and hail storms after wildfires
As if Australia hasn’t had enough extreme weather – now huge dust storms are sweeping across drought-ravaged parts of rural New South Wales.
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All new homes in Wales to be powered by clean energy from 2025
The role that housing can play in cutting carbon emissions is a crucial one. It’s estimated our homes contribute around 20% of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions.
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Arrests made after three men stabbed to death in Ilford
Two people have been arrested after three men were found stabbed to death in Ilford, East London last night.
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‘You can’t just transfer powers from Brussels to London’ – Gordon Brown
Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown said today the power of Brussels must be transferred to the regions, to stop the country breaking up after Brexit.
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Increase in prisoners developing drug habits
“It’s easier to get drugs in prison than a clean pair of socks” according to one former inmate.
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WHO to hold urgent meeting to determine if Coronavirus is international public health emergency
Today the World Health Organisation has announced it is to hold an emergency committee meeting, as cases of a new pneumonia virus detected in China continue to rise.
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Tony Hall stepping down as BBC Director-General
Tony Hall has announced he’ll step down as Director-General this summer.
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HS2 costs could rise to £106bn, says government review
The Prime Minister’s plans to boost growth in newly-won Northern and Midlands constituencies is being put under pressure – by questions over the cost of the HS2 rail project.
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US authorities braced for pro-gun rally in Virginia
The right to bear arms is always a politically fraught issue in America, especially during an election year.
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Cancelling HS2 ‘would be one of most extraordinary things possible to imagine new government doing’ – Lord Adonis
Labour peer Lord Adonis speaks to Krishnan Guru-Murthy about what the future might hold for HS2.
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Harry says ‘no other option’ to leaving senior royal role
The Duke of Sussex has spoken publicly about his decision to step back from Royal duties – calling it “a great sadness”.
