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Police have issued a ban on rail travellers drinking or carrying alcohol on morning train services between Middlesbrough and York. | [
"British Transport Police are enforcing the dry trains following complaints of alcohol-fuelled anti-social behaviour.\nOfficers also said it would stop so-called \"pre-loading\" drinking before people reached their destination.\nThe prohibition applies on the Saturday 09:28, 10:28 and 11:28 services from Middlesbro... | [
"The figure, from a survey of its members, represents a rise of about three million journeys on the Friday before Christmas last year.\nHundreds of rail services are also set to be disrupted by engineering work between Christmas and New Year; Thousands of people will also take to the sky on flights to visit family ... | xsum | {
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The FA says it is looking into fresh comments made by Wigan chairman Dave Whelan about Chinese people. | [
"This story contains language which you may find offensive.\nWhelan, 78, told the Jewish Telegraph he used to refer to a local Chinese restaurant as \"chingalings\".\nHe is already under investigation by the FA over remarks about Jewish and Chinese people in an interview where he was trying to defend the appointmen... | [
"The midfielder, who had been relegated to the sidelines after a bout of tonsillitis and an ankle injury, could return to the team as Garde looks to make changes after Sunday's 6-0 home defeat by Liverpool.\nThe Daily Mirror is reporting that Joleon Lescott has responded to critics following his post-match tweet on... | xsum | {
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A bald New Zealand convicted murderer has won a court battle to wear a toupee in prison, by arguing that it was within his human rights. | [
"Philip John Smith's hairpiece was taken away when authorities recaptured him after he fled the country, using the toupee as part of a disguise.\nBut he argued that his toupee was an \"artwork\" essential to his self-esteem.\nA High Court judge in Auckland ruled that his \"fundamental right to freedom of expression... | [
"Phillip Smith, 40, was escorted by police officers onto a plane that left Rio de Janeiro for Auckland via the Chilean capital, Santiago.\nSmith used a passport in his birth name, Phillip Traynor, to fly to Chile and then on to Brazil on 6 November.\nHe escaped while on a three-day release from a prison south of Au... | xsum | {
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Several hundred Georgians have formed a human chain on a main road near the country's Russian-controlled South Ossetia region. | [
"\"The war did not finish in 2008 - it continues every day, because the Russian occupiers are on our land,\" said protest organiser David Katsarava.\nYoung and old held hands and stood in silence under the scorching sun.\nMany held Georgian flags and banners condemning Russia's occupation, which gave firepower to p... | [
"Georgia says Russian troops installed signs marking the \"state border\" of the breakaway region of South Ossetia further inside Georgian territory.\nThe move has left a small portion of the Baku-Supsa oil pipeline under Russia's effective control.\nRussia has brushed off accusations about its role.\nIts troops ha... | xsum | {
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More than 100,000 fans have descended on San Diego in California for this year's Comic-Con, the largest event dedicated to film, TV and pop culture. | [
"Stars including Ryan Gosling, Channing Tatum, Charlize Theron and the cast of the new Justice League film are expected to attend.\nThere will also be looks at the new seasons of Stranger Things, Westworld, Walking Dead and Game of Thrones.\nThe four-day fan fest concludes with a special Doctor Who session.\nWith h... | [
"NessCon at Eden Court on 8 and 9 July has been organised by three graduates of an events management course at Inverness College UHI.\nDarrel-John Paterson, Abbygail Sutherland and Lewis MacKenzie's event will celebrate comics, graphic novels, film, TV shows and gaming.\nThey have lined up guest appearances and a c... | xsum | {
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A 12m (40ft) long Bryde's whale has washed up on a beach in the western Indian city of Mumbai. | [
"29 January 2016 Last updated at 07:37 GMT\nAssistant conservator of forests Makarand Ghodk told the BBC he estimated it weighed around 20 tonnes.\nThe Bryde's whale is an endangered species and is found in the Arabian sea.\nYogita Limaye reports."
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"27 November 2015 Last updated at 14:50 GMT\nA large section of a spacecraft, measuring about 10m (32ft) by 4m (13ft), was covered in goose barnacles and was towed to shore after it was spotted on the surface between Bryher and Tresco on Thursday."
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Tiny specks of gold have been found in sandstone rocks from a beach at Millport on the Isle of Great Cumbrae. | [
"Researchers from Aberdeen University said their find raised the possibility of bigger finds elsewhere.\nThe discovery is unusual as gold is normally found in \"veins\" deep in the Earth's crust, which are produced by water flowing at high temperature.\nGold has previously been found in red sandstone in England but... | [
"Also known as ice pancakes, the phenomenon can be found in rivers and in the open sea.\nThey form when foam floating on a river freezes. These frozen chunks are then shaped by being rubbed against one another in eddies of water.\nJames Donaldson photographed the pancake ice on the River Thurso at Halkirk at the we... | xsum | {
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The Duke of Cambridge has said the publication of topless photographs of his wife in a French magazine was "all the more painful" given his mother's experience with the paparazzi. | [
"A statement from the duke was read at the French trial of six people accused of invasion of privacy and complicity.\nThe images were taken as the royal couple holidayed in Provence in 2012.\nThey appeared in Closer magazine in France, while regional newspaper La Provence printed swimwear pictures.\nParis-based age... | [
"The statement said the couple were \"a few months into a relationship\" and it was \"not right\" that Ms Markle should be subjected to such treatment.\nIt said the prince rarely took formal action over \"fictional stories\".\n\"But the past week has seen a line crossed,\" it added.\nIn recent days a number of news... | xsum | {
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Wales' Laura Deas finished sixth in the women's World Cup skeleton event in St Moritz. | [
"Olympic champion Lizzy Yarnold finished a disappointing 15th place in Switzerland, with Dom Parsons 10th and Jack Thomas 18th in the men's race.\nDonna Creighton won skeleton gold for GB in the North American Cup on Thursday.\nCreighton took top spot in Lake Placid after a silver in the Intercontinental Cup compet... | [
"She has now won four World Cup golds this season and in all disciplines and has reached the podium seven times.\nThere was also GB success in the men's 500m with Paul Stanley clinching a silver medal.\nChristie, 25, is also the reigning European champion having skated to victory in her three races in Sochi.\nDorde... | xsum | {
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South Africa's Nobel peace laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu says he will never worship a "homophobic God" and will rather go to hell. | [
"The retired archbishop was speaking at the launch of a UN-backed campaign in South Africa to promote gay rights.\nDespite same-sex relationships being legal in South Africa, it had some of the worst cases of homophobic violence, UN human rights chief Navi Pillay said.\nArchbishop Tutu, 81, is a long-standing campa... | [
"Here is a selection of his memorable quotes on a variety of topics:\nBe nice to the whites, they need you to rediscover their humanity - October 1984\nI am not interested in picking up crumbs of compassion thrown from the table of someone who considers himself my master. I want the full menu of human rights - Janu... | xsum | {
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A study of ethnic "segregation" in schools in England shows 61% of ethnic minority pupils enter schools where ethnic minority pupils are a majority. | [
"Of pupils classified as \"white British\", 94% are in schools with a white British majority.\nResearchers say schools are more segregated than their local areas.\n\"We would hope for a much greater level of integration for students,\" said Richard Norrie from the Demos think tank which published the report.\nThe a... | [
"\"A subset of elite state schools are contributing to the London and South East of England bias,\" says a Royal Geographical Society study.\n\"At post-16, these schools are comprehensive in name only,\" said researcher Sol Gamsu.\nThe research describes a concentration of elite schools in the South East.\nThe pape... | xsum | {
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Adele has 'auditioned' for the role of herself, in a sketch set up to fool a group of Adele impersonators. | [
"21 November 2015 Last updated at 10:36 GMT\nThe Adele impersonators think they are auditioning to take part in an Adele tribute show for the BBC, but they don't know the real Adele is also amongst them, in disguise.\nInstead of calling herself Adele, she pretended to be called Jenny and even had a fake prosthetic ... | [
"He's set to make a cameo appearance in the seventh season of Game of Thrones.\nWhat role he'll be playing is still under wraps, but let's hope it won't be as prominent as his album is in the charts or no other actors will get a look in.\nIt's not even Ed's first cameo appearance in a TV show - he previously appear... | xsum | {
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Pope Francis says that the illegal trade in ivory and diamonds fuels conflict and could destroy Africa's environment. | [
"Speaking on the second day of his visit to Kenya the Pope linked trafficking to \"organised crime and terrorism\".\nHe also warned world leaders not to let special interests prevail over common good in next week's climate talks.\nThe Pope earlier addressed a Mass in Nairobi where he urged people to create a \"just... | [
"Researchers believe that since 2010 an average of nearly 35,000 elephants have been killed in Africa every year.\nElephants are being killed by poachers who want their tusks. They contain a material called ivory which is used to make ornaments in parts of Asia.\nThe researchers warn that if this continues to happe... | xsum | {
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Samuel West has claimed that a culture of low and unpaid work in the arts is a "time bomb" that will "ultimately... destroy the profession". | [
"Writing in the acting union Equity's magazine, he called low pay or working for free \"a virus\" that stifled diversity.\nHe said it was the theatre industry's \"job\" to \"hold a mirror up to nature\".\n\"Unless we keep the widest possible demographic... we are building a time bomb into the future of the industry... | [
"When Mr Bryant said: \"We can't just have a culture dominated by [Eton-educated] Eddie Redmayne and James Blunt and their ilk,\" he uncorked a fizzing bottle of sensitivity and resentment and not just about acting.\nMr Bryant's comments have opened up the debate about worsening social mobility and the growing powe... | xsum | {
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Great Britain were beaten 3-2 in the first of three Tests against Argentina, despite a debut goal from Alan Forsyth. | [
"Sam Ward also found the net but two goals from Matias Paredes and Gonzalo Peillat's penalty corner sealed victory for the visitors at Bisham Abbey.\n\"We fell right into their trap as we were sloppy at times in possession which allowed them to counter-attack,\" said GB head coach Bobby Crutchley.\n\"That's what th... | [
"Gareth Williams' side started the day with a narrow 14-12 win against France after Ethan Davies scored late on.\nMorgan Williams scored a hat-trick as Wales pulled off a surprise 28-15 win against back-to-back series winners and Olympic gold medallists Fiji.\nIn their final game, Wales drew 7-7 with Samoa to finis... | xsum | {
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Two men have been treated in hospital for stab wounds after an attack in Belfast on Saturday. | [
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"Hugh Cushnaghan, 63, from Irvine in Scotland, is due before Preston Magistrates Court on Tuesday, Lancashire Police said.\nThe un-named victim was found with a stab wound following reports of an altercation at a property in Fishwick Parade, Preston on Sunday morning.\nHe was taken to hospital, but died a short tim... | xsum | {
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Ilkeston chairman Nigel Harrop insists a pending takeover could yet save the Northern League club from liquidation. | [
"Harrop plans to appeal against a High Court winding-up order, issued on Monday, to push ahead with a deal with All Eight Sports Management.\n\"If this is enforced and A8 pull out, creditors stand no chance of getting their money,\" he told BBC Radio Derby.\nHowever, Ilkeston FC Supporters Group has indicated it wi... | [
"Lonsdale confirmed the injection of cash will clear their pending winding-up order and ensure the Bulls can stay at their home of 90 years.\n\"It's a large investment, we won't have any problems satisfying the petition.\n\"We want football to stay at Edgar Street forever,\" Lonsdale said.\nBulls director John Edwa... | xsum | {
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France has stepped up security in schools as the country continues to enforce its anti-terrorism system, Vigipirate. | [
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"Given the scale of the event, security has to be ensured, he said in a radio interview.\nThe proposed two-month extension will require parliamentary approval.\nThe European football competition involves 24 national teams and runs from 10 June to 10 July.\nThe coordinated gun and bomb attacks in Paris on November 1... | xsum | {
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Hearts' Billy King has joined Rangers on loan until the end of the season. | [
"King, 21, had a medical in Glasgow on Thursday and Hearts are keen for the player to get first-team games as he continues his recovery from injury.\nThe winger has made over 90 appearances, including 20 this season, for the Tynecastle side since 2013.\nHe helped Hearts win the Championship last season - the divisi... | [
"Irvine spent three seasons with St Johnstone before a move to Dens Park in 2010 but he has only featured in seven games this campaign.\nHe has agreed a deal until the end of the season, with the option of another year.\nLeft midfielder Alex Cooper has also joined the Buddies after securing an exit from Falkirk.\nT... | xsum | {
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Hamilton Academical boss Martin Canning believes Lennard Sowah's humility helps make him a "good fit" for club. | [
"The 24-year-old German left-back previously tasted life in the English Premier League and the Bundesliga but has joined Accies until January.\n\"A lot of people who play at that level and come down the way have trouble adjusting and still see themselves as a big player,\" Canning told BBC Scotland.\n\"But Lennard'... | [
"Accies have been tipped for relegation, despite finishing seventh and tenth in the last two seasons.\n\"When you look at the size of the club and the budget we work with, we are the smallest club,\" said Canning, 34.\n\"Logic would say that the smallest club with the smallest budget will be the team that struggles... | xsum | {
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The age at which women in Scotland are asked to attend their first screening test for the signs of cervical cancer is to increase from Monday. | [
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"This results in half of all eligible lesbian and bisexual women never having had a smear test, they said.\nThe human papilloma virus (HPV), which causes most cervical cancers, can be transmitted through lesbian sex.\nCervical cancer charities say all women, no matter their orientation, should have regular cervical... | xsum | {
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You know that moment on an aircraft where there are three choices of main meal, and you've chosen the chicken and tomato pasta bake. | [
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"But is it possible not just to survive, but also to eat a balanced and healthy diet on that sort of budget?\nOver five days, I set out to see if it was possible to include sufficient fruit, vegetables, protein and carbohydrates in my food to do that, spending no more than £1 a day - while trying not to lose sight ... | xsum | {
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As Italy struggles to cope with the Mediterranean migration crisis, its Alpine region of South Tyrol is facing an increasing stream of migrants who try to get to Germany or Scandinavia, through Austria. | [
"As the Venice to Munich express pulled in at Bolzano station, the Italian police were there to meet it.\nBolzano is the last major stop in Italy before the Austrian border.\nThe police had been tipped off about a large group of migrants who were hoping to go to Germany. The migrants didn't have the correct documen... | [
"It led to an outpouring of sympathy for refugees and was a catalyst in the decision in August 2015 to open borders and allow them to head on towards Germany.\nEleven men went on trial in Hungary on Wednesday for the lorry tragedy, accused of being part of a criminal smuggling network, and in four cases charged wit... | xsum | {
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League Two side Cambridge United have signed former Partick Thistle winger David Amoo on a one-year contract. | [
"The 26-year-old made 71 appearances for the Scottish Premiership side over two seasons, but was released at the end of the 2016-17 campaign.\nFormer Liverpool youngster Amoo moved to Scotland after playing 70 league matches for Carlisle United.\n\"I'm looking forward to moving back to England and showing my stuff ... | [
"Liechtenstein international Buchel, 27, did not make a first-team appearance for the U's last season and spent time on loan at League Two Barnet.\nShearer signed a 12-month contract on Tuesday after being released by Mansfield Town.\nMidfielder Josh Ashby, 21, has signed a new one-year deal while he recovers from ... | xsum | {
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Former Partick Thistle defender Jordan McMillan has been banned from all sport for two years by UK Anti-Doping (Ukad). | [
"The 26-year-old tested positive for benzoylecgonine, a metabolite of cocaine, after Thistle's Premiership match against Celtic on 3 December last year.\nHe was banned for two years in April by the National Anti-Doping Panel.\nFollowing an appeal by McMillan, the NADP reconvened in Glasgow in July and upheld the or... | [
"The midfielder, 24, tested positive for Benzoylecgonine, a metabolite of cocaine, after the club's match against Hartlepool United on 22 November.\nHe admitted breaking anti-doping rules.\nThe suspension, which followed an Independent Regulatory Commission Hearing, is effective from 15 December 2016 to 14 February... | xsum | {
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In 2011, cyclist Mark Cavendish was crowned Sports Personality of the Year. | [
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Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho said there was nothing emotional about Frank Lampard's goal against the Blues, and insisted the "love story" finished when the midfielder joined Manchester City. | [
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"The 36-year-old returns to his old club for the top-of-the-table clash for the first time since leaving in the summer.\nLampard is Chelsea's record goalscorer with 211 goals over 13 years at the club, winning three league titles, four FA Cups and the Champions League.\n\"Surely he should get a good reception shoul... | xsum | {
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The Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has been punched hard in the head as he campaigned in his home town in north-west Spain. | [
"Mr Rajoy appeared bruised after the attack on Wednesday, and lost his glasses.\nThe incident would not put him off campaigning on the streets, he said.\n\"I am drawing no political conclusions from the incident yesterday and ask that nobody does,\" Mr Rajoy tweeted, adding that he was fine.\nSpaniards are voting i... | [
"Newcomers Podemos, an anti-austerity party, and Citizens, a liberal party, are challenging the ruling Popular Party (PP) and the Socialists.\nOpinion polls have put Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy's PP narrowly ahead.\nWhile he has been in power, Spain has emerged from a financial crisis into a period of economic gro... | xsum | {
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Anti-Trump delegates have failed in their final push to block Donald Trump's nomination at the party's convention in Cleveland. | [
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"Mr Obama would be \"out there\" campaigning after the primaries are over, White House Chief of Staff Denis McDonough told NBC's Meet the Press.\nPolls appear to favour Hillary Clinton for the nomination.\nVermont senator Bernie Sanders is also in the running.\nThe other remaining contender for the Democratic Party... | xsum | {
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Paris St-Germain saw their 16-match winning run end in a 0-0 draw with struggling Lille but still remain unbeaten in Ligue 1 this season. | [
"Laurent Blanc's side failed to win for only the second time in 22 games.\nParis were without top scorer Zlatan Ibrahimovic and rested a number of other players ahead of their midweek Champions League tie with Chelsea.\nThey lacked a cutting edge as Lille became the second team to avoid a league defeat in Paris thi... | [
"Brazilian striker Vagner Love fired Monaco ahead, before Gaetan Charbonnier turned in a cross to equalise.\nLove restored Monaco's lead when he pounced on an error but Diego's late finish earned Reims a point.\nPSG, who are 22 points ahead of second-place Monaco, are at bottom-club Troyes on Sunday.\nIf Laurent Bl... | xsum | {
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Yorkshire coach Jason Gillespie has risked upsetting one of the club's main sponsors after saying he "hopes one day the dairy industry can be shut down". | [
"Gillespie, who is a vegan, made the comments in an interview with the Yorkshire Post.\nWensleydale Creamery signed a two-year extension to its sponsorship of the Headingley side in April.\n\"I hope one day the dairy industry can be shut down. I think it's disgusting and wrong on so many levels,\" he said.\nThe for... | [
"Hayden's former team-mates Jason Gillespie and Justin Langer are the favourites to succeed Peter Moores.\nBut Hayden says the decision to exclude batsman Kevin Pietersen shows the new coach will merely be a stooge for the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB).\n\"You're going to have no control whatsoever,\" he said... | xsum | {
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UK service sector growth slowed to its weakest rate for more than two years in August, a survey has indicated. | [
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"The Markit/CIPS Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for the sector rose to 58.1 in June from 55.9 in May. A reading above 50 indicates expansion.\nMarkit added that confidence in the sector about the coming 12 months was at its highest for 11 years.\nResidential house building remained the fastest growing area in the... | xsum | {
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A London NHS hospital trust has teamed up with tech giant Google to share patient data so it can save more lives. | [
"Doctors at the Royal Free say partnering with the artificial intelligence arm of Google - DeepMind - could free up over half a million hours per year, currently spent on paperwork, towards direct patient care.\nMedical staff will get 'breaking news' style alerts about their patients.\nPrivacy campaigners are conce... | [
"Liverpool-based Merseycare and Stanford University have been in talks on how the technology could work.\nThe aim is to have the prototype ready by June with the first patients being monitored in January.\nThere were 6,122 suicides in the UK in 2014 - a 2% decrease on the year before.\nThe app would allow clinician... | xsum | {
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Twenty-three people have died in Northern Ireland from "one-punch attacks" since 2004, police have said. | [
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"The average figures since 2010 were confirmed by the PSNI.\nThey came after a senior police officer said officers were coming under threat predominately from dissident republicans, but also from loyalist paramilitaries.\n\"There is a steady drumbeat of that,\" Det Ch Const Drew Harris said.\n\"We could expect ever... | xsum | {
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Paralympic sailing champion Helena Lucas has been named as the first member of the Great Britain team for Rio 2016. | [
"The Southampton sailor, who turns 40 on Wednesday, is the first confirmed athlete on either the Olympic or Paralympic team.\nIt will be a third Games for Lucas, who competes in the one-person 2.4mR keelboat event.\n\"It's amazing that I'm the first athlete to be selected,\" she said.\nLucas, who was born without t... | [
"The 60-year-old sports medicine specialist has been working with Paralympic athletes since 1992.\nWebborn suffered a spinal cord injury playing rugby as a 24-year-old whilst serving as a doctor in the Royal Air Force. After an initial complete paralysis he made a partial recovery.\nHe was awarded an OBE in last ye... | xsum | {
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A Chinese court has handed a suspended death sentence to the head of a chemical factory for his role in blasts that killed 173 people last year. | [
"Ruihai Logistics chairman Yu Xuewei was also fined more than 700,000 yuan (about $100,000) over the disaster in the eastern port city of Tianjin.\nHe is among 49 staff and government officials jailed for their role in the firm's illegal operations.\nMost of the dead were firefighters and police. Eight bodies were ... | [
"The blast struck the Nanyang Export Fireworks Factory in the city of Liling in Hunan province.\nAnother two people were missing following Monday's blast.\nOfficials did not say what caused the explosion, but said the factory was properly licensed.\nThe blast left surrounding areas scattered with debris and glass s... | xsum | {
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The governor of Japan's southern Okinawa prefecture has revoked a permit allowing the controversial move of a US military base. | [
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The National Rugby League is being investigated by Australian police over allegations of match-fixing. | [
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Harlequins hooker Dave Ward has signed a new contract with the Premiership club. | [
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"The 21-year-old scored one try in two appearances for the Welsh region but crossed eight times in 26 games for Welsh Premiership side Cardiff RFC, who come under the umbrella of the Blues.\nBath have also handed a new two-year contract extension to back row Levi Douglas, 20, who joined the English Premiership club... | xsum | {
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A businessmen who introduced Dominic Chappell to Sir Philip Green said he "never thought in a million years" that he would end up running BHS. | [
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Ducati rider Andrea Dovizioso took victory in the Malaysian Grand Prix to become the ninth different race winner in MotoGP this season. | [
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A former British soldier has denied firing shots or hitting Iraqi detainees while questioning them after they were captured by troops in 2004. | [
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The Conservatives are "running our country down in every way", Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has said. | [
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Jimmy Carr has said the furore over his tax affairs in 2012 could have ended his career. | [
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University tuition fees in England have become a political battleground - with renewed calls that they should be scrapped. | [
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British pair Hannah Mills and Eilidh McIntyre won silver at the 470 World Championships in Greece. | [
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A man has been jailed for 11 years after a con which saw vulnerable people sign over ownership of their homes. | [
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Libya's opposing governments have committed to a conditional ceasefire following talks in France. | [
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In stark contrast to the upbeat statements of Saudi officials concerning US President Donald Trump's visit to the kingdom on 20 May, many Arab Twitter users have taken a more sceptical view of the trip. | [
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"But some will be waiting to see whether he changes long-standing US policies on major issues and crises in the region.\nBBC correspondents have been gauging the reaction.\nOn the ground in the battle for Mosul, the fight to recapture Iraq from so-called Islamic State, Donald Trump's election will make little diffe... | xsum | {
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The National Library of Wales in Aberystwyth has become part of a new sound archive network. | [
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The age at which pupils enter secondary school in a part of Sussex may be changed under plans being considered. | [
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Swansea coach Alan Curtis expects Alfie Mawson to be the last player the club sign before the transfer window closes. | [
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"The 26-year-old playmaker was linked with a £25m move to Everton but ended speculation about his future by signing a new deal with the Swans until 2020.\nIt is a boost for Swans boss Francesco Guidolin, who has sold three strikers and is expected to lose Wales captain Ashley Williams to Everton this week.\nSigurds... | xsum | {
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The Royal Family has defended the refurbishment of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's Kensington Palace apartment, following reports it will cost the taxpayer about £4m. | [
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"The Public Accounts Committee criticised the Royal Household for mismanaging its finances.\nChairwoman Margaret Hodge said there was \"huge scope for savings\" on the annual £31m of taxpayer funds given to the Queen to spend on official duties.\nBut a spokeswoman for the royals said spending was now more transpare... | xsum | {
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At least seven female students have died after a fire at a boarding school hostel near the northern Nigerian city of Kano on Sunday night, officials say. | [
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The author of an independent review into the planned Swansea Bay tidal lagoon said he remains hopeful the UK government will back the scheme. | [
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A woman has been given the go-ahead to challenge a new law making it illegal for men to pay for sex in Northern Ireland | [
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A campaign group in Egypt has joined the fight over the £15.76m sale of a 4,000-year-old statue by Northampton Borough Council. | [
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Valentino Rossi beat rival Marc Marquez to claim a thrilling MotoGP victory in the Grand Prix of Catalunya. | [
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Swindon's half marathon could still be saved for the long-term by reducing its cost, the borough council has said. | [
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"The 18th Godiva Festival will take place at Coventry's War Memorial Park between 1 and 3 July.\nCoventry City Council had said there was \"no budget\" for a 2016 event after last year's cost the taxpayer £314,000.\nBut the authority announced it would go ahead once more, saying the 2015 festival gave Coventry an ... | xsum | {
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Salford Red Devils have appointed former club captain Ian Blease as their new chief executive. | [
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The number of bus routes on London's Oxford Street has been cut by 40% ahead of its potential pedestrianisation. | [
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Coach Luiz Felipe Scolari described Brazil's 7-1 World Cup semi-final loss to Germany as "the worst day" of his life, and said he took responsibility. | [
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Manager Ronny Deila asked Celtic fans to recognise the positives in his team after they lost their League Cup semi-final to Ross County at Hampden. | [
"Efe Ambrose was sent off and Leigh Griffiths missed a penalty as Celtic lost 3-1 to Jim McIntyre's men.\n\"People will see that we were very good at the start of the game and we have been very good lately,\" Deila told BBC Scotland.\n\"It was a day when small things went against us.\"\nThe Scottish Premiership lea... | [
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Tory MSP Jackson Carlaw is to report two SNP MPs to a Westminster watchdog over allegations they claimed expenses for accommodation while carrying out extra-marital affairs. | [
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Police in Chicago are to receive new equipment and training on how to defuse tensions following a spate of fatal shootings of African-Americans by officers, the city's mayor has said. | [
"Rahm Emanuel says every patrol car in Chicago would be equipped with a Taser gun, which is usually non-lethal.\nHe said police must learn when they can use a gun and when not to do so.\nProtesters have urged Mr Emanuel to step down over a case in which an officer fatally shot a black teenager.\nLaquan McDonald's d... | [
"Bettie Jones, 55, was killed along with her neighbour, 19-year-old Quintonio LeGrier, who was the reason for the police call-out early on Saturday.\nChicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel said an investigation had been launched.\nThe city's police department is already the subject of a federal investigation over its use of fo... | xsum | {
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Saudi Arabia says it has broken off diplomatic ties with Iran, amid a row over the Saudi execution of a prominent Shia Muslim cleric. | [
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Troubled supermarket giant Tesco has said that its new chief financial officer, Alan Stewart, is joining the company immediately, more than two months earlier than originally planned. | [
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"Ed Winter will leave this week following three profit warnings in the last 12 months.\nFastjet appointed a headhunter in January to find a replacement, but said Mr Winter would stay for 12 months as an advisor.\nHe will now leave on 18 March.\nLast month, in a letter to Fastjet chairman Colin Child, Sir Stelios sa... | xsum | {
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Workers on the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) are being balloted for strike action over two separate disputes. | [
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Connacht came from 10 points down to beat Toulouse at home on their return to the European Champions Cup. | [
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A council has said it is "extremely concerned" over delays to school building projects that have forced some to turn down extra pupils. | [
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A woman "lovebombed" out of more than £300,000 in an online dating scam has shared her story as a warning to others. | [
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Just 17% of England's rivers are judged to be in good health, according to Environment Agency figures. | [
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"It suggests new EU regulations will make it much harder for beaches to attain the top \"excellent\" rating.\nMore than 99% of English beaches passed last year's tests, but this is forecast to drop by 6%, with the water of 25 beaches possibly classed as \"poor\".\nAmong those at risk are ones in Margate, Ilfracombe... | xsum | {
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The German government has publicly rebuked its own foreign intelligence agency after the BND suggested that Saudi Arabia's foreign policy was becoming more "impulsive". | [
"The agency was particularly critical of the Saudi defence minister.\nOfficials in Berlin reacted after the Saudi government reportedly complained about the BND's frank assessment.\n\"The published assessment does not reflect the position of the German government,\" a spokesman said.\nSaudi Arabia was an important ... | [
"The claims reflected a \"distorted mentality\", a Turkish official was quoted as saying.\nThe leaked document had been produced by the German interior ministry.\nThe government in Berlin quickly moved to distance itself from the document and emphasised Turkey's importance in the fight against jihadism.\nA foreign ... | xsum | {
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Network Rail workers have voted in favour of a UK-wide strike in a row over pay, the Rail, Maritime and Transport union has said. | [
"Its members voted 4-1 for action after rejecting pay offers from Network Rail, which owns and maintains most of Britain's railway infrastructure.\nUnion bosses rejected the offer of a one-off £500 payment to staff and three years of rises in line with inflation.\nRMT general secretary Mick Cash said the result sh... | [
"The 24-hour strike - which would have been the second held this year - was due to take place on 1 February as part of a row over conditions.\nAslef said it was suspending the strike and lifting the overtime ban in force.\nArriva said it was a \"positive step towards resolving this industrial dispute\".\nThe matter... | xsum | {
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Global sea levels could rise by more than double the current best estimate, according to a new analysis of climate change in Antarctica. | [
"The modelling assessment says that Antarctic melting alone could contribute more than a metre to sea level by the end of this century.\nBy 2500, according to the study, the same source could cause levels across the world to rise by 13m.\nThe authors say that rapid cuts in carbon emissions could limit this risk.\nI... | [
"The IPCC - weren't they the ones who said the Himalayan glaciers would disappear by 2035? How can we trust what they say this time?\nThe weight given to the reports of the IPCC is a measure of the global scale of scientific involvement with the panel.\nDivided into three working groups that look at the physical sc... | xsum | {
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The first ever BBC Music Day will kick off its nationwide celebration of music next Friday and includes a relay spanning Hadrian's Wall. | [
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"They will perform in Glasgow during the five-day \"pop-up festival\", as part of BBC Music Day.\nMore than 60 performers will take part in the free event, which will feature both established and upcoming artists.\nThe festival, which aims to bring people together across generations and communities through their lo... | xsum | {
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Ruan Pienaar will start Ulster's Pro12 opener against the Dragons on Friday with Charles Piutau and Brett Herron handed debuts for the Irish province. | [
"Pienaar's selection comes a day after the announcement that he would be leaving Ulster after this season.\nProps Sam Hobbs and Craig Mitchell join backs Nick Macleod and Pat Howard in competitive Dragons debuts.\nEx-Wales hooker Rhys Thomas captains the visitors while Wales centre Tyler Morgan is on the bench.\nEn... | [
"USA player MacGinty suffered a shoulder injury in Saturday's win over Leinster and will be out for around four weeks.\nJack Carty is still out after having his spleen removed in February while Craig Ronaldson will be out for another three weeks because of an ankle injury.\nUlster's Alan O'Connor will miss the game... | xsum | {
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More than 80,000 migrating starlings have descended on Derbyshire, creating beautiful murmurations in the sky. | [
"12 January 2017 Last updated at 19:20 GMT\nThe RSPB said birds form such patterns for safety, as predators find it difficult to target one bird in the middle of a hypnotising flock of thousands.\nThey also gather to keep warm at night and to exchange information."
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League One side Oldham Athletic have sacked manager David Dunn after a run of seven league games without a win. | [
"Ex-Blackburn midfielder Dunn replaced Darren Kelly on a temporary basis in September and was confirmed in his first management role after a month.\nAssistant manager Dean Holden and first team coach Keith Brown have also left.\nBBC Radio Manchester reports that a replacement has been chosen, but terms have yet to ... | [
"The 56-year-old was sacked by Chester in April after a run of just one win in 10 put the club in a relegation fight.\nSouthport relieved Andy Bishop of his duties on Saturday with the side lying second from bottom in the table.\nEx-Kidderminster boss Burr takes over a side that has picked up four points from their... | xsum | {
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Bright lights, glittering dresses and dazzling smiles are a feature of every beauty pageant, but Samoa's Miss Fa'afafine is a pageant with a difference - an annual celebration of the island nation's third gender tradition. | [
"\"I believe I was born a fa'afafine. Though originally I was born male, my feminine side is much stronger\", says Velda Collins.\n\"A woman trapped in a man's body\", is how she describes herself. \"We are unique from the lesbian and gay community around the world, we have our own identity.\"\nDespite the fa'afafi... | [
"And so, like many before her, she has entered her state competition - taking the first step towards that final, glittering ceremony.\nThe only difference between Mikayla and the other women that she has Down's syndrome.\nNot that she is letting that worry her.\n\"Beauty is from the inside out. I'm happy and joyful... | xsum | {
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Dermot O'Leary has stepped in to replace Sir Terry Wogan as host on Friday's Children in Need fundraiser. | [
"Sir Terry 77, had to pull out - for \"health reasons\" - for the first time since the TV event's launch in 1980.\nThe veteran TV presenter is having a procedure on his back and is understood to have withdrawn in line with doctors' advice.\nHe said he would miss \"our wonderful, inspiring evening\" but would still ... | [
"The broadcast on BBC One is the first since the death of Sir Terry, its longstanding presenter, in January.\nA fundraiser of the year trophy was awarded in memory of Sir Terry.\nEddie Redmayne took part in a sketch and Ricky Gervais, in his David Brent guise, is also part of the line-up.\nThere were also special e... | xsum | {
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Mae Chelsea Manning yn dweud ei bod "yn edrych ymlaen at gymaint" wedi iddi gael ei rhyddhau o'r carchar yn America. | [
"Cafodd y milwr Americanaidd, fu'n gwasanaethu yn Irac, ei dedfrydu i 35 mlynedd yn y carchar yn 2013 am ryddhau gwybodaeth gyfrinachol i wefan Wikileaks.\nRoedd rhyddhau Ms Manning yn gynnar yn un o benderfyniadau olaf Barack Obama fel arlywydd. Cafodd hynny ei feirniadu gan y darpar arlywydd ar y pryd, Donald Tru... | [
"Fe gafodd rheithgor yn Llys y Goron Caernarfon, Pryderi Tomos, gynt o'r Waunfawr ger Caernarfon, yn euog o'r cyhuddiadau yn ei erbyn.\nRoedd wedi ei gyhuddo o wneud a bod â dros 500 o luniau a ffilmiau anweddus yn ei feddiant.\nFe ddaeth yr heddlu o hyd i'r delweddau a'r ffilmiau tra bod Tomos yn byw ym Mangor.\nF... | xsum | {
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The European Space Agency (ESA) says its comet lander, Philae, has woken up and contacted Earth. | [
"Philae, the first spacecraft to land on a comet, was dropped on to the surface of Comet 67P by its mothership, Rosetta, last November.\nIt worked for 60 hours before its solar-powered battery ran flat.\nThe comet has moved nearer to the sun since and Philae has enough power to work again, says the BBC's science co... | [
"The European Space Agency's Rosetta mission dropped the robot onto Comet 67P in November 2014.\nBut after a troubled landing and 60 hours of operation, there has largely been radio silence from Philae.\nThe German Aerospace Center (DLR), which led the consortium behind Philae, said the lander is probably now cover... | xsum | {
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Harlequins lock George Merrick has extended his contract with the Premiership club. | [
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"The 30-year-old left the Cherry and Whites earlier this summer following five years at Kingsholm, where he scored eight tries in 98 appearances.\n\"Dan will bring a wealth of experience in a key area for the team,\" Quins director of rugby John Kingston told the club website.\nHarlequins have not disclosed the len... | xsum | {
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Nigeria has made a vital step towards being declared polio free, after marking a year without a recorded case. | [
"It can now be taken off the list of countries where the disease is endemic, if the World Health Organization (WHO) confirms the results.\nNigeria had struggled to contain polio since some northern states imposed a ban on vaccinations in 2003.\nPakistan and Afghanistan are the only countries to record cases in 2015... | [
"Guineans are expected to celebrate the landmark with concerts and fireworks.\nSierra Leone was declared free of Ebola in November, but new cases have been discovered in Liberia, which had been declared Ebola-free in September.\nThe disease killed more than 2,500 people in Guinea, and a further 9,000 in Sierra Leon... | xsum | {
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At least 25 people have died in a third consecutive day of Syrian government air strikes and shelling on rebel-held parts of Aleppo, activists say. | [
"Eight besieged eastern districts were reportedly bombarded, as government forces stepped up an offensive.\nA three-week moratorium on air strikes declared by the government and its ally Russia came to an end on Tuesday.\nMeanwhile, another 20 people were killed in car-bomb attack in the rebel-held town of Azaz, no... | [
"A statement announced the formation of a joint operations room following what it said was an increase in attacks on residential areas and displaced people.\nRebels were said to have subsequently launched attacks in the province of Latakia and in neighbouring Hama.\nMeanwhile, the Syrian opposition delegation in Ge... | xsum | {
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Portable urinals are set to be trialled in Edinburgh in a bid to cut down on late-night revellers urinating in the street. | [
"The open air plastic structures would be set up in the city centre over Friday and Saturday nights before being removed the next day.\nEdinburgh City Council said the Grassmarket was a particular 'hot spot' for people urinating in the street.\nIt would cost about £9,000 to buy the temporary urinals.\nThere would ... | [
"At least 1,782 facilities have closed across the UK in the last decade, Freedom of Information requests found.\nTen areas, including Newcastle, Merthyr Tydfil in south Wales and Wandsworth in south London, now have no council-run public toilets at all, data showed.\nThe Local Government Association said councils w... | xsum | {
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A Tata Steel management buyout is "risky" but the UK government's offer of help is a good one, Sir Vince Cable has said. | [
"The former business secretary said the offer to take a 25% stake in the firm's UK operations is \"quite close\" to what he would have offered.\nHe said it showed a commitment to south Wales after Tata announced it would sell its loss-making UK operations.\nBut he said it was only a first step, with the steel marke... | [
"Excalibur chairman Roger Maggs also said he is not sure Tata ever really wanted to sell its steel businesses here.\nTata has entered into merger talks with German rival Thyssenkrupp.\nBut Mr Maggs said: \"We're on alert\".\nThere are concerns a merger between the Indian and German groups would not secure the futur... | xsum | {
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The US singer Chris Brown has been told he is unlikely to be given a visa to perform in Australia because of his record of domestic violence. | [
"The singer is scheduled to go on tour in Australia in December, and tickets are due to go on sale on Monday.\nHe now has 28 days to appeal.\nIn 2009, Chris Brown pleaded guilty to assaulting his then-girlfriend, the pop star Rihanna. He has toured Australia twice since, but the government is under pressure to refu... | [
"Australian-born Rudd, 61, had originally denied the charges but changed his plea in April.\nHe threatened to \"take out\" a former employee, the Tauranga court heard.\nWhen police went to question him over the threats they found a stash of marijuana and methamphetamine.\nHis sentence will be served at his beachfro... | xsum | {
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World number one Angelique Kerber beat Romania's Simona Halep 6-4 6-2 to all but book her place in the last four of the WTA Finals in Singapore. | [
"The German, who beat Dominika Cibulkova in Monday's opener, swept past world number four Halep in 82 minutes.\n\"I'm feeling very, very good here,\" said Kerber.\nAmerican Madison Keys recovered from losing to Halep in her opening match to see off Cibulkova 6-1 6-4 and stay in the hunt for the semi-finals.\nTwo pl... | [
"World number 96 Broady, who beat former Wimbledon finalist Sabine Lisicki in the previous round, was soon 3-1 down to 2014 Wimbledon finalist Bouchard.\nAnd in only her second WTA semi-final, the 26-year-old lost the opening set to her Canadian opponent in 38 minutes.\nBouchard, the world number 52 who won the onl... | xsum | {
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US oil services companies Halliburton and Baker Hughes have called off their proposed merger after resistance from regulators in the US and Europe. | [
"The deal, announced in 2014, would have seen a $34.6bn takeover by Halliburton of Baker Hughes, creating a powerful rival to global leader Schlumberger.\nHalliburton and Baker Hughes are the second and third biggest oil services companies.\nThat raised concerns about higher prices and reduced competition.\nBaker H... | [
"The DoJ said ValueAct had not fully disclosed its stake in the companies and the influence it had in their business dealings.\nIt accused ValueAct of using its access to executives at the firms to influence the outcome of the deal.\nValueAct has denied the charges.\nValueAct purchased $2.5bn (£1.75bn) worth of sh... | xsum | {
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When pop star Justin Bieber's Mumbai concert was announced, his Indian fans went into a tizzy. | [
"Each of them wanted a ticket to the concert.\nBut for some, the venue, a stadium in a suburban area of Mumbai, was too far to travel, and for others tickets were too expensive, the best reportedly priced at 75,000 rupees (£905; $1,165).\nBut that did not dampen the spirits of the fans, popularly known as Belieber... | [
"Young, gorgeous and talented - with the world seemingly at their feet, awash with wealth and flattery - these overnight teen sensations have frequently stumbled as they make the transition to adulthood.\nOn Thursday, Bieber was arrested in Miami accused of road racing and driving under the influence of alcohol, ma... | xsum | {
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US President Barack Obama has urged Northern Ireland's leaders to move forward with the implementation of the Stormont House Agreement and the Fresh Start Agreement. | [
"President Obama dropped into a meeting Vice-President Joe Biden was having with First Minister Arlene Foster and Deputy First Minister in Washington on Wednesday.\nIn a statement, the White House said the president had commended both leaders on the progress made towards peace in Northern Ireland.\nMrs Foster and M... | [
"His party's ard chomhairle (national executive) met in Dublin on Saturday to discuss the political and financial crisis facing Stormont's institutions.\nMr Maskey said they agreed that Sinn Féin \"cannot and will not stand over\" proposed cuts to the welfare system.\nHe called for further talks with the UK governm... | xsum | {
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Thousands of Met Police officers are to be asked if they want to be routinely armed with a gun or Taser. | [
"A survey by the Metropolitan Police Federation will consult all its members on their views about equipping officers with weapons.\nAn extra 600 firearms officers in London have been pledged following the Paris terrorist attacks.\nScotland Yard said it did not support the routine arming of officers.\nDoes the prese... | [
"The officer was carrying a handgun in the railway station in Inverness on Tuesday as he walked through the main concourse.\nPolice Scotland said the officer had breached new force policy.\nA spokesman said he had been reminded of the strict criteria about the issue.\nIt was a sight more common in 2013 when a polic... | xsum | {
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Swansea City manager Bob Bradley says disagreements between the club's Supporters' Trust and board will not affect his team. | [
"Media playback is not supported on this device\nAn \"administrative error\" was blamed when the Trust claimed former director Leigh Dineen had been reappointed to the board without its consultation.\nThe club's new American owners had previously apologised to the Trust for a lack of communication.\nBradley hopes f... | [
"Media playback is not supported on this device\nThe Swans have not won in the Premier League since the opening day of the season and are 17th in the table.\nBradley, who has also managed Egypt and Norwegian side Stabaek, leaves French second-tier team Le Havre to succeed Guidolin, who was appointed in January.\nTh... | xsum | {
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Ivan Lintin repeated his 2015 success in the Lightweight TT by winning Wednesday's race for Supertwins. | [
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"After seven thrilling laps of the 4.25-mile Billown Circuit on the Isle of Man, the Bennett's Suzuki rider edged out Manxman Dan Kneen by 0.15 seconds.\nDunlop led after lap one, but Kneen had hit the front by the end of the second circuit, only for Dunlop to regain the lead on lap six.\nBradford's Dean Harrison c... | xsum | {
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A cycle network in Deeside will be improved after £1.3m has been secured to help regenerate the Flintshire community. | [
"The work comes as part of plans to expand the area's enterprise zone and improve links with communities.\nAbout £6m has been secured from the Welsh government's Vibrant and Viable Places fund over the last two years.\nSome of the money will also be used on energy efficiency projects on council houses in the area."... | [
"Redeveloping the derelict Plaza Cinema, where Richard Burton and Sir Anthony Hopkins used to visit, is on the list of proposed work.\nImprovements to public transport links and new developments on Aberavon seafront, along with affordable housing, are also planned.\nFunding for the proposals has come from the Welsh... | xsum | {
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Japan's space agency has released the first images taken by a drone it operates on the International Space Station (ISS). | [
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"4 August 2013 Last updated at 08:42 BST\nKirobo will provide company for a Japanese astronaut who's due to arrive at the station later this year.\nIt is part of a study to see how machines can help people who are on their own for a long time feel less lonely.\nBefore blast off the 14 cm tall robot said that his jo... | xsum | {
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North Korea has fired two short-range ballistic missiles into the sea, South Korea's military has said. | [
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"The Thaad system is designed to protect against threats from North Korea.\nHundreds of local residents protested against the deployment, as vehicles carrying equipment arrived at the site in the south of the country.\nChina argues Thaad will destabilise security in the region.\nThe US has in recent days deployed w... | xsum | {
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