Football abuse hotline gets 860 calls in a week

Calls to a hotline on sexual abuse in football have more than tripled the amount made in the first days of the Savile scandal.

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Johnson 'backs freedom of movement' in Brexit

Sky News understands the Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has privately told at least four EU ambassadors that he supports freedom of movement - despite the Government's hard stance on Brexit.

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'Crash pilot said Brazilian team plane out of fuel'

The pilot of a plane carrying a Brazilian football team said he had run out of fuel moments before crashing in Colombia, according to a recording.

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Fuel price fears as OPEC agrees to cut supply

Oil prices have soared after OPEC countries agreed their first cut in production since 2008.

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'Three-parent baby' therapy may be months away

Controversial treatments to create so-called "three-parent babies" could be introduced in the UK in just a few months.

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PM: I was right to hold out on EU citizens

Theresa May says she was right not to guarantee EU citizens the right to stay in the UK after Brexit or it would have left British expats "high and dry".

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Refugees fleeing Aleppo 'held by government'

Hundreds of civilians fleeing war-torn Aleppo are being detained and questioned by the Syrian government, say observers.

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National Lottery online accounts hacked

National Lottery operator Camelot says thousands of players' online accounts have been hacked.

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Warnings after online sex blackmail suicides

Four men have killed themselves after being targeted in a new and fast-growing sex blackmail scam.

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Video shows coach praising airline before crash

A video has surfaced showing the coaching staff of the Brazilian Chapecoense football team praising their charter airline before they set off on their doomed flight.

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Desperate scenes in aftermath of Syria attack

Footage filmed for Sky News shows the aftermath of an artillery strike in Aleppo in which at least 20 people, including children, were killed.

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Chelsea opens review amid FA abuse investigation

Chelsea FC has asked an external law firm to conduct an investigation concerning an individual employed by the club in the 1970s.

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US admits errors led to deadly Syria strike

A US military investigation has found "unintentional human errors" led to a deadly coalition strike on Syrian forces in September.

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Barry Bennell charged with sexual assault

Former football coach Barry Bennell has been charged with eight offences of sexual assault against a boy under the age of 14.

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Man 'with axe' shot in Hull city centre

A man has been injured after shots were fired by armed police in Hull city centre.

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IS killing civilians over rocket launchers

Islamic State fighters are killing civilians who refuse to let them put rocket launchers on the roofs of Mosul homes, the UN says.

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A fairytale season before doomed flight

Chapecoense had recently broken into the top tier of Brazilian football and were preparing to play in their first final of South America's major club competition.

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Ofcom orders BT 'separation' from Openreach

Telecoms regulator Ofcom is to order a legal separation between BT and its Openreach network but stopped short of a full break-up.

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Bennell victim warned police of 'hundreds more'

The police and Crown Prosecution Service were warned by one of Barry Bennell's earliest victims more than three years ago that the paedophile football coach could have preyed on hundreds of boys.

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Plane carrying 72 passengers crashes in Colombia

An emergency has been declared in Colombia after a plane carrying members of a Brazilian football team crashed with 72 on board.

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Warning as UK braces for freezing temperatures

Heath officials have reminded the public that cold weather can be fatal - hours before a widespread frost hits Britain.

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Tory 'Brexit plan' snapped in Downing Street

The latest Downing Street blunder involving a secret document being photographed outside Number 10 appears to reveal Tory tactics on Brexit.

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Paedophile coach Barry Bennell in hospital

The former football coach at the centre of a child sex abuse scandal, Barry Bennell, is being treated in hospital.

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Eight hurt after attack at US university

Eight people have been injured after a reported shooting at the Ohio State University campus.

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UK 'to be even closer to Poland' after Brexit

Theresa May says she wants to strengthen ties between the UK and Poland as she prepares to begin formal Brexit negotiations.

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Trump threatens to 'terminate' Cuba deal

Donald Trump has threatened to "terminate" the diplomatic relationship with Cuba negotiated by President Obama.

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UKIP elects new leader to replace Nigel Farage

MEP Paul Nuttall has been elected as UKIP's new leader in the contest to replace Nigel Farage.

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Trump threatens to 'terminate' Cuba deal

Donald Trump has threatened to "terminate" the diplomatic relationship with Cuba negotiated by President Obama.

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10,000 documents found detailing IS terror plots

A large trove of documents seized in Syria from the Islamic State reveals thousands of plots to attack Europe and other parts of the world, Britain's top commander in the region has said.

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Govt could face another Brexit legal challenge

The question of whether leaving the European Union means automatic withdrawal from the single market could be the subject of a legal challenge.

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Trump: 'Illegal voters' cost me public victory

Donald Trump has claimed he would have won the US popular vote were it not for the "millions of people who voted illegally" amid claims over the legitimacy of his election victory.

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Suicides in prisons reach 'epidemic proportions'

A prisoner takes their own life every three days in England and Wales, new figures show.

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FA child sex abuse inquiry as more clubs named

The Football Association has launched an inquiry into allegations of child sex abuse involving footballers.

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May under pressure on rights of EU citizens in UK

Theresa May will today come under pressure to guarantee the rights of over 800,000 Poles living in the UK.

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Fillon defeats Juppe in French presidential primary

Francois Fillon has won France's Republican presidential primary, after his opponent Alain Juppe conceded defeat.

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Third Aleppo district falls to Assad forces

Syrian government forces have reportedly retaken control of three key districts in rebel-held eastern Aleppo in two days, in what would be a major breakthrough in their offensive on the city.

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Who will face Marine Le Pen in French showdown?

Conservatives in France have been choosing which of two former prime ministers will be their candidate in next year's crunch presidential election.

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Syrian army 'retakes second Aleppo rebel area'

Syrian government forces claim to have retaken control of two key districts in rebel-held eastern Aleppo in as many days, in what would be a major breakthrough in their offensive to retake the entire city.

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Tears and cheers as Fidel Castro still divides opinion

People across the world are continuing to lament and celebrate the death of former president Fidel Castro after Cuba declared nine days of national mourning.

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May admits Brexit challenge in personal interview

Theresa May admits Brexit is keeping her awake at night, offering a glimpse of the enormous challenge the new Prime Minister is grappling with in the wake of the referendum vote.

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Workers to have a say on CEO pay under new plans

Measures to curb excessive corporate pay and give workers a say on the earnings of bosses are set to be unveiled by ministers.

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Banks weigh up revolutionary digitised cards

UK banks are considering introducing a revolutionary new digitised card to counter a massive surge in bank card fraud.

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Independent review into Crewe abuse claims

Crewe Alexandra have bowed to pressure and said they will launch an independent review into how the football club dealt with historical child abuse allegations.

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Obama offers 'hand of friendship' to Cubans

Barack Obama says he is "extending the hand of friendship to the Cuban people" after the death of Fidel Castro.

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Fidel Castro: Liberator or brutal dictator?

"Iconic figure" is an overused phrase.

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Castro: 'A revolution is not a bed of roses'

Under Fidel Castro, Cuba became the one and only communist state in the western hemisphere.

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Fidel Castro: A thorn in the side of the US

A lawyer who became a Marxist guerrilla, Fidel Castro survived numerous assassination plots by US intelligence services including one extraordinary plan to poison his cigar.

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Britons could pay to keep EU perks after Brexit

Britons could pay to retain the benefits of European Union citizenship after Brexit under plans being considered by MEPs.

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'Time to scrap triple-lock pensions' - ex-minister

David Cameron's triple-lock guarantee to pensioners has "served its purpose" and should be scrapped or at least modified, Tory MP Stephen Crabb has said.

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Premier League backs LGBT rainbow laces campaign

Every Premier League football team will display a giant rainbow flag at the start of their games this weekend in a show of support for gay fans and players.

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Petition filed to recount US election votes

Green Party leader Jill Stein has filed a petition to recount the presidential votes cast in Wisconsin, according to US media.

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'Impossible' to do Brexit deal in two years

Ireland's prime minister has told Sky News it will be "impossible" for the UK to agree a full Brexit deal within the two years set out in Article 50.

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Turkey threatens to open border with Europe

Turkey's president has threatened to throw open his country's borders to allow migrants to reach the EU after MEPs backed freezing membership talks.

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Grindr serial killer Stephen Port jailed for life

Stephen Port has been sentenced to a whole life term for murdering four young men by poisoning them with a date rape drug so that he could have sex with them while they were unconscious.

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Multiple football 'abusers' reported to police

Allegations of historical sexual abuse in football have been made against "more than one individual", Cheshire Police say.

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Rooney urges football abuse victims to speak out

England captain Wayne Rooney has urged players who have been sexually abused to call a new helpline so they no longer "suffer in silence".

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Blair says Britain's EU exit can be stopped

Tony Blair has suggested the public could stop the process of leaving the European Union if they disagree with the terms.

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Manhunt after attack at monks' retirement home

An elderly woman has died after an armed man burst into a retirement home for monks near Montpellier in southern France.

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Former child abuse inquiry chief 'disgraceful'

Dame Lowell Goddard's refusal to give evidence to MPs following her resignation as chairwoman of the inquiry into child sexual abuse was "disgraceful", a report has concluded.

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Brexit 'could force universities to close'

One of Britain's most senior academics is warning that universities could close and tuition fees rise unless the Government gives guarantees over Brexit.

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Footballer: Phone and say 'I was a victim'

A former professional footballer says there are high-profile abuse victims in the sports world who are yet to come forward - as Manchester City confirms it is carrying out its own investigation.

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EU adopting three-tier approach to Brexit

European Union negotiators have adopted a three-tier approach with the UK for the Article 50 negotiations expected next year.

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UK wages won't grow for a decade, IFS warns

UK households are facing their worst period for earnings growth since the war after a sharp downgrade in the economic outlook, a leading think-tank has warned.

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Wage growth will be worst in 70 years - IFS

UK households are facing their worst period for earnings growth for 70 years after a sharp downgrade in the economic outlook, a leading think-tank has warned.

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Who is man behind football's abuse scandal?

For more than a decade Barry Bennell was one of the most respected talent spotters in the game - but his place in football was a front for a perversion the scale of which is only now becoming clear.

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Farage holds 'revolution' party at the Ritz

Nigel Farage has told guests at a party toasting his success in 2016 that it has been the year of the "big political revolution" - and that there is plenty more to come.

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NHS staff left premature baby to 'die alone'

A premature baby was left to die alone in a sluice room at an NHS trust plagued by clinical errors and bad staff attitudes, a report has revealed.

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Pro-Brexit MPs furious at 'gloomy' predictions

Leading Eurosceptic Cabinet ministers and pro-Leave MPs have hit out at gloomy post-Brexit economic predictions by the Government's budget watchdog and claimed its forecasts are wrong.

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Police investigated over failings in serial killer case

Seventeen police officers are under investigation after failing to link the killings of three young gay men whose drugged bodies were found within 400 yards of each other.

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Neo-Nazi gets whole life sentence for MP murder

A white supremacist has been told he will serve the whole of his life in jail for murdering MP Jo Cox.

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The charts that show the cost of Brexit

As Autumn Statements go, this was both thick and thin. 

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Jo Cox's death will build 'wall of tolerance'

The death of MP Jo Cox will mean those who seek to divide people in Britain will "face an unassailable wall of ... tolerance", her husband has said.

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Autumn Statement: the key points at a glance

Here are all the key announcements and updates from the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement.

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UK growth forecast for 2017 is slashed

Philip Hammond has said next year's growth will be below expectations, admitting the Government can no longer deliver a surplus in 2019/20.

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'Nazi' Thomas Mair found guilty of Jo Cox murder

A white supremacist has been convicted of murdering MP Jo Cox as she arrived for her weekly surgery at Birstall Library.

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Grindr serial killer guilty of three murders

Chef Stephen Port, 41, has been found guilty at the Old Bailey of the murder of three men.

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Sky poll finds Britons want austerity to end

Support has grown for an 'end to austerity' ahead of Chancellor Philip Hammond's maiden Autumn statement, a Sky Data poll suggests.

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Trump 'not looking to go back' over Clinton emails

President-elect Donald Trump has signalled he wants to move on from the controversy over rival Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server.

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Autumn Statement: Five things to look out for

Back in the dark ages, oh, a decade or two ago, Autumn Statements were dull affairs - the Government's opportunity to update the economic and fiscal numbers six months or so after the Budget.

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Trump 'will not pursue Clinton email probe'

Donald Trump will not call for further investigations into Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server, according to an aide.

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UK accused of having 'no idea what Brexit means'

Britain has been accused of having "no idea what Brexit really means" as preliminary negotiations got underway ahead of its divorce from the European Union.

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Jo Cox accused will give no evidence in defence

The man accused of murdering MP Jo Cox will not present any evidence in his defence, the trial has heard.

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Trump's pullout of TTP is good news for China

There were no audible cheers from the Chinese leadership compound in central Beijing, but beyond the stern-faced security guards there must surely be some quiet celebrations going on.

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Trump: Farage would 'do great job' as ambassador

Donald Trump has come out in support of Nigel Farage being appointed Britain's ambassador to the US.

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School bus crash in US kills six children

At least six children have been killed in a school bus crash in Chattanooga in Tennessee, according to police.

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Trump to withdraw US from major trade deal

Donald Trump says he will issue an executive action on his first day in office to withdraw from the Trans-Pacific Partnership.

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Flood warnings as more heavy rain hits Britain

More than 70 flood warnings are in place, mostly in the North East and South West, after large parts of England and Wales were battered by heavy rain and gale force winds.

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Tsunami warning for Fukushima after earthquake

A tsunami warning for waves up to three metres has been issued after a 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit northeastern Japan.

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Former UKIP leader Diane James quits party

Former UKIP leader Diane James has announced she has quit the party, with sources telling Sky News she felt it was the right moment to move on.

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Jo Cox accused researched neo-Nazis, court told

A man accused of killing Jo Cox repeatedly visited neo-Nazi and white supremacy websites before allegedly killing the MP, the Old Bailey heard on Monday.

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PM trying to avoid Brexit 'cliff edge'

Brexit means Brexit, and that means leaving the European Union - well eventually, it seems.

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Russia plans to move missiles closer to Europe

Russia President Vladimir Putin has warned that his country will to move its missiles closer to Europe in response to NATO "expansion" plans.

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Green Day chant 'No Trump, no KKK' at awards

Green Day have used a live performance at the American Music Awards to vent their fury at Donald Trump.

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Suicide bombing kills dozens at Kabul mosque

At least 28 people have been killed and 45 others injured in a suicide bombing at a mosque in Kabul, officials have said.

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Police foil planned terror attack in France

Police have arrested seven people to foil a planned terror attack in France, the interior minister has said.

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Kabul mosque suicide bombing kills dozens

At least 27 people have been killed and 35 others injured in a suicide bombing at a mosque in Kabul, officials have said.

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Suicide bombing in Kabul kills at least 27

At least 27 people have been killed in a suicide bombing at a mosque in Kabul, an official has said.

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Police sergeant shot in face in ambush attack

A police sergeant is in a critical condition in St Louis after being shot in the face during an apparent ambush attack.

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Sarkozy concedes defeat in French vote

Nicolas Sarkozy has conceded defeat following a vote to choose the centre-right candidate for French president.

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Royal Navy fleet at 'dangerous, historic low'

The Royal Navy's fleet of warships is "at a dangerous and historic low" leaving the new aircraft carriers at risk of being unprotected.

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Ship evacuated off Dover as Storm Angus hits UK

A helicopter rescue has been carried out off Dover after a cargo ship collided with a barge as Storm Angus swept across southern England.

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Angela Merkel to seek re-election next year

Angela Merkel will seek a fourth term as German chancellor in next year's elections, according to party sources.

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Chancellor warns of 'eye-watering' Brexit debt

The Chancellor has warned that an unprecedented level of uncertainty surrounding Brexit has led to forecasts which predict slower growth for the UK and an "eye-wateringly" large debt.

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Turf war over doping in sport branded 'disgraceful'

Political attacks against the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) by leading figures in the Olympic movement have been condemned as "disgraceful" by the head of the UK Anti-Doping Agency (UKAD).

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'At least 30 killed' in India train derailment

A train travelling between the Indian cities of Patna and Indore has derailed, killing at least 30 people, according to a railway official.

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Hammond to earmark billions for road and rail

A major programme of road building and improvements will be announced in the Chancellor's Autumn Statement, the Treasury has said.

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Aleppo 'out of bodybags' after hospital bombing

Rescue workers say they have run out of bodybags following a "catastrophic day" of government bombardment in Aleppo.

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'Loser' Romney meeting Trump for talks about role

Mitt Romney has begun talks with Donald Trump, amid speculation he could be handed a top job in the President-elect's new cabinet.

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Trump to meet fierce critic Mitt Romney

Donald Trump is set to meet Mitt Romney, one of his most vocal Republican Party critics, amid speculation the 2012 presidential nominee could be offered a top job in his new cabinet.

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Trump 'did not have time' for settled lawsuits

Donald Trump has claimed he would have won a series of lawsuits against his now-defunct Trump University, but "did not have the time" to fight each case.

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Warning of 80mph gusts as Storm Angus hits UK

Strong winds and heavy rain are heading for the UK as forecasters warn of possible flooding, power cuts, damaged buildings and travel disruption.

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Trump spurned movies because of risk factor

If the most of the world is apparently surprised at Donald Trump's elevation to America's President-elect, the man himself is not.

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Trump settles university lawsuit for $25m

Donald Trump has agreed to pay $25m (£20m) to settle a series of lawsuits against his now-defunct Trump University.

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Concerns over top team as Trump meets Romney

Donald Trump will today meet one of his most vocal Republican Party critics - Mitt Romney, as the President-elect continues to choose members of his top team.

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Chancellor to crack down on pensions cold calling

Philip Hammond is expected to use his autumn statement to announce the Government's intention to ban pensions cold calling and fine fraudsters up to £500,000.

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Top Democrat 'very concerned' about Trump pick

The top Democrat in the US Senate says he is "very concerned" about Donald Trump's choice of Jeff Sessions for attorney general.

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Rescuers drill through wreckage to save boy

Dramatic footage has captured the moment a young boy was pulled from the wreckage of a building in a village close to war-torn Aleppo.

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Jo Cox tried to shield her face as she was shot

Jo Cox tried to shield her face with her hands as her killer shot her in the head, a court has heard.

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What you need to know about Trump's new picks

Donald Trump has picked an attorney general who allegedly made past racist remarks, a CIA chief critical of the US deal with Iran and also a controversial national security adviser.

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Taxpayer funding rises for £369m Palace refit

Funding for the Royal Family will increase over the next 10 years to fund an urgent multimillion-pound renovation of Buckingham Palace.

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Trump appoints controversial senator to top job

President-elect Donald Trump has named controversial senator Jeff Sessions to be the next US attorney general, news reports say.

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Girl won right to be frozen after dying from cancer

A terminally ill girl won a historic legal fight to have her body cryogenically frozen in the hope of being brought back to life.

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Scotland and Wales can intervene in Brexit case

The Scottish and Welsh governments will be allowed to intervene in the court battle over how Brexit should be triggered, the Supreme Court has announced.

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Brexit: UK 'could pay into EU for 10 years'

Britain could continue paying into the European Union for more than a decade after it leaves, Germany's finance minister has said.

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How cryonics works: Body freezing explained

Cryonics involves using extremely low temperatures to preserve bodies in the hope that scientists will one day be able to revive them.

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May and EU leaders to meet Obama in Germany

Theresa May will today join an informal summit of President Barack Obama and the leaders of Germany, France, Italy and Spain as the US President makes his final European tour before handing over the reins of power to President-elect Donald Trump.

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Japan PM's 'confidence' in Trump's diplomacy debut

Donald Trump has held talks with Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe - the US President-elect's first face-to-face meeting with a foreign leader.

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May and EU leaders to meet Obama in Germany

Theresa May will today join an informal summit of President Barack Obama and the leaders of Germany, France, Italy and Spain as the US President makes his final European tour before handing over the reins of power to President-elect Donald Trump.

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Japan PM's 'confidence' in Trump's diplomacy debut

Donald Trump has held talks with Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe - the US President-elect's first face-to-face meeting with a foreign leader.

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May and EU leaders to meet Obama in Germany

Theresa May will today join an informal summit of President Barack Obama and the leaders of Germany, France, Italy and Spain as the US President makes his final European tour before handing over the reins of power to President-elect Donald Trump.

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Japan PM's 'confidence' in Trump's diplomacy debut

Donald Trump has held talks with Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe - the US President-elect's first face-to-face meeting with a foreign leader.

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May and EU leaders to meet Obama in Germany

Theresa May will today join an informal summit of President Barack Obama and the leaders of Germany, France, Italy and Spain as the US President makes his final European tour before handing over the reins of power to President-elect Donald Trump.

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Mosul refugees reach sanctuary near frontline

Some 1,500 metres from the frontline in Mosul stands a dusty, insignificant-looking place called Gogjali.

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Girl won right to be frozen after dying from cancer

A terminally ill teenager won a historic legal fight to have her body cryogenically frozen in the hope of being brought back to life.

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Mosul refugees reach sanctuary near frontline

Some 1,500 metres from the frontline in Mosul stands a dusty, insignificant-looking place called Gogjali.

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Obama urges Trump to 'stand up' to Russia

US President Barack Obama has urged Donald Trump to "stand up" to Russia when it deviates from US "values and international norms".

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Mosul refugees reach sanctuary near frontline

Some 1,500 metres from the frontline in Mosul stands a dusty, insignificant-looking place called Gogjali.

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Has US passed baton of world leadership to Germany?

Berlin is a place where US presidents make history.

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Obama urges Trump to 'stand up' to Russia

US President Barack Obama has urged Donald Trump to "stand up" to Russia when it deviates from US "values and international norms".

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'Freak tornado' wreaks havoc in Aberystwyth

Hurricane-force winds have wreaked havoc in West Wales after what witnesses described as a "freak tornado" hit the town of Aberystwyth.

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'Jo Cox's killer walked away without a care'

Murder accused Thomas Mair stabbed and shot MP Jo Cox then calmly walked away "with not a care in the world", a court has heard.

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'Freak tornado' wreaks havoc in Aberystwyth

Hurricane-force winds have wreaked havoc in West Wales after what witnesses described as a "freak tornado" hit the town of Aberystwyth.

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'Jo Cox's killer walked away without a care'

Murder accused Thomas Mair stabbed and shot MP Jo Cox then calmly walked away "with not a care in the world", a court has heard.

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'Freak tornado' wreaks havoc in Aberystwyth

Hurricane-force winds have wreaked havoc in West Wales after what witnesses described as a "freak tornado" hit the town of Aberystwyth.

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Hillsborough chief: 'Nothing I'm ashamed of'

Former police chief Sir Norman Bettison has said he did nothing he was ashamed of over the Hillsborough tragedy.

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'Freak tornado' wreaks havoc in Aberystwyth

Hurricane-force winds have wreaked havoc in West Wales after what witnesses described as a freak tornado hit the town of Aberystwyth.

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UKIP group 'misspent' EU funding on Brexit

UKIP has misspent almost half a million euros of EU funding on its own electioneering and to help boost their Brexit campaign, according to a leaked audit seen by Sky News.

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Police foil IS attack on Israeli football team

Police in Kosovo say they have prevented simultaneous attacks by Islamic State, including one on the Israeli national football team.

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UKIP group 'misspent' EU funding on Brexit

UKIP has misspent almost half a million euros of EU funding on its own electioneering and to help boost their Brexit campaign, according to a leaked audit seen by Sky News.

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Clinton wanted to 'curl up' after election loss

Hillary Clinton has opened up about her election defeat to Donald Trump and admitted she wanted to "curl up".

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Police foil IS attack on Israeli soccer team

Police in Kosovo say they have prevented simultaneous attacks by Islamic State, including one on the Israeli national soccer team.

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'Serious' violence issue in jails, admits Truss

Justice Secretary Liz Truss has admitted there are "very serious issues" with the level of violence in UK prisons, but insists she is not out of her depth

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Clinton wanted to 'curl up' after election loss

Hillary Clinton has opened up about her election defeat to Donald Trump and admitted she wanted to "curl up".

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Jet in near miss with drone near The Shard

A drone "narrowly avoided" crashing into a passenger plane as it flew near The Shard, it has been revealed.

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Clinton wanted to 'curl up' after election loss

Hillary Clinton has opened up about her election defeat to Donald Trump and admitted she wanted to "curl up".

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Plan to cap payouts on 'rampant' whiplash claims

Motorists could see the cost of their car insurance reduced as a result of government plans to cut compensation for whiplash.

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Clinton wanted to 'curl up' after election loss

Hillary Clinton has opened up about her election defeat to Donald Trump and admitted she wanted to "curl up".

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Plan to cap payouts on 'rampant' whiplash claims

Motorists could see the cost of their car insurance reduced as a result of government plans to cut compensation for whiplash.

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Clinton wanted to 'curl up' after election loss

Hillary Clinton has opened up about her election defeat to Donald Trump and admitted she wanted to "curl up".

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Plan to cap payouts on 'rampant' whiplash claims

Motorists could see the cost of their car insurance reduced as a result of government plans to cut compensation for whiplash.

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Clinton wanted to 'curl up' after election loss

Hillary Clinton has opened up about her election defeat to Donald Trump and admitted she wanted to "curl up".

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Croydon tram was three times over speed limit

A tram which crashed in Croydon, killing seven people, was travelling three-and-a-half times the speed limit, investigators have said.

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Plan to cap payouts on 'rampant' whiplash claims

Motorists could see the cost of their car insurance reduced as a result of government plans to cut compensation for whiplash.

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Croydon tram was three times over speed limit

A tram which crashed in Croydon, killing seven people, was travelling three-and-a-half times the speed limit, investigators have said.

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Government plans to curb high whiplash claims

Motorists could see the cost of their car insurance reduced as a result of government plans to cut compensation for whiplash.

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Car maker admits Brexit threat to UK future

The boss of Britain's biggest car maker has admitted its future in the country could be thrown into jeopardy by a hard Brexit - but said it has been encouraged by talks with the Government.

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Jo Cox told staff 'get away, let him hurt me'

Murdered MP Jo Cox shouted "get away you two - let him hurt me," as she was repeatedly shot and stabbed, a court has heard.

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Car maker admits Brexit threat to UK future

The boss of Britain's biggest car maker has admitted its future in the country could be thrown into jeopardy by a hard Brexit - but said it has been encouraged by talks with the Government.

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Jo Cox told staff 'get away, let him hurt me'

Murdered MP Jo Cox shouted "get away you two - let him hurt me," as she was repeatedly shot and stabbed, a court has heard.

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Car maker admits Brexit threat to UK future

The boss of Britain's biggest car maker has admitted its future in the country could be thrown into jeopardy by a hard Brexit - but said it has been encouraged by talks with the Government.

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Jo Cox told staff 'get away, let him hurt me'

Murdered MP Jo Cox shouted "get away you two - let him hurt me," as she was repeatedly shot and stabbed, a court has heard.

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Trump denies 'false' security clearance stories

Donald Trump has dismissed claims he is seeking security clearance for his children as "a typically false news story".

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Jo Cox murder accused said 'it's me,' court told

A man accused of killing Labour MP Jo Cox told police "it's me" and "I'm a political activist" as he was apprehended by police, a court has heard.

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Obama: Trump and I 'could not be more different'

Barack Obama has said he and Donald Trump "could not be more different" - adding: "That's how democracy has to work."

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Trump denies 'false' security clearance stories

Donald Trump has dismissed claims he is seeking security clearance for his children as "a typically false news story".

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Trump denies 'false' security clearance stories

Donald Trump has dismissed claims he is seeking security clearance for his children as "a typically false news story".

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Evacuation as WW2 bomb found in harbour

An unexploded bomb has been discovered in Portsmouth Harbour as part of work to prepare the port for the next generation of Royal Navy aircraft carriers.

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Obama: Trump and I 'could not be more different'

Barack Obama has said he and Donald Trump "could not be more different" - adding: "That's how democracy has to work."

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Evacuation as WW2 bomb found in harbour

An unexploded bomb has been discovered in Portsmouth Harbour as part of work to prepare the port for the next generation of Royal Navy aircraft carriers.

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Obama: Trump and I 'could not be more different'

Barack Obama has said he and Donald Trump "could not be more different" - adding: "That's how democracy has to work."

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Evacuation as WW2 bomb found in harbour

An unexploded bomb has been discovered in Portsmouth Harbour as part of work to prepare the port for the next generation of Royal Navy aircraft carriers.

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Ferries halted as WW2 bomb found in port city

An unexploded bomb has been discovered in Portsmouth Harbour as part of work to prepare the port for the next generation of Royal Navy aircraft carriers.

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Jobless rate falls to lowest level since 2005

The unemployment rate fell to its lowest level for almost 11 years in the three months after the UK's shock vote to leave the EU.

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Ferries halted as WW2 bomb found in port city

An unexploded bomb has been discovered in Portsmouth Harbour as part of work to prepare the port for the next generation of Royal Navy aircraft carriers.

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Jobless rate falls to lowest level since 2005

The unemployment rate fell to its lowest level for 11 years in the three months after the UK's shock vote to leave the EU.

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Kids 'spend more time online than watching TV'

British children are now spending longer online than they do watching TV for the first time, according to official figures.

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Assad says Trump could be 'natural ally'

Syrian President Bashar al Assad has said Donald Trump could be a "natural ally" if he fulfils his pledge to fight "terrorists".

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Kids 'spend more time online than watching TV'

British children are now spending longer online than they do watching TV for the first time, according to official figures.

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Assad says Trump could be 'natural ally'

Syrian President Bashar al Assad has said Donald Trump could be a "natural ally" if he fulfils his pledge to fight "terrorists".

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Kids 'spend more time online than watching TV'

British children are now spending longer online than they do watching TV for the first time, according to official figures.

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Assad says Trump could be 'natural ally'

Syrian President Bashar al Assad has said Donald Trump could be a "natural ally" if he fulfils his pledge to fight "terrorists".

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High Court orders end to prison officers walkout

The Government has won a High Court injunction to force up to 10,000 protesting prison officers to return to work.

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Assad says Trump could be 'natural ally'

Syrian President Bashar al Assad has said Donald Trump could be a "natural ally" if he fulfils his pledge to fight "terrorists".

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High Court orders end to prison officers walkout

The Government has won a High Court injunction to force up to 10,000 protesting prison officers to return to work.

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Assad says Trump could be 'natural ally'

Syrian President Bashar al Assad has said Donald Trump could be a "natural ally" if he fulfils his pledge to fight "terrorists".

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Article 50 legislation could delay Brexit

Brexit could be delayed by months, even as long as two years, after a Supreme Court Judge suggested that "comprehensive" legislation was required to trigger Article 50.

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High Court orders end to prison officers walkout

The Government has won a High Court injunction to force up to 10,000 protesting prison officers to return to work.

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Article 50 legislation could delay Brexit

Brexit could be delayed by months, even as long as two years, after a Supreme Court Judge suggested that "comprehensive" legislation was required to trigger Article 50.

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Brexit 'could be delayed for up to two years'

Brexit could be delayed by months, even as long as two years, after a Supreme Court Judge suggested that "comprehensive" legislation was required to trigger Article 50.

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Govt 'doesn't recognise' leaked Brexit memo

A Number 10 spokesman says ministers "don't recognise" a leaked memo that claims the Government still has no plan for Brexit.

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Inflation slips to 0.9% but rise looms

The annual rate of inflation nudged down to 0.9% last month, according to official figures signalling the prospect of much higher prices ahead.

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Govt to spend up to £15bn to Brexit-proof economy

Philip Hammond is planning to invest up to £15bn into Britain's creaking transport network and hi-tech industries in an attempt to "future-proof" the economy from the turbulence of Brexit.

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Mosul: Snipers, car bombs and trapped families

Iraqi special forces insist they will be in the centre of Mosul "very soon" after adopting new tactics which have seen fewer casualties and more progress - albeit slow.

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Obama has 'concerns' about Trump presidency

Barack Obama says he "absolutely" has concerns about a Donald Trump presidency, in his first news conference since the US election.

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Obama to Trump: Reach out to non-supporters

Barack Obama has told Donald Trump he must reach out to voters who did not support him, in his first news conference since the US election.

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PM urges companies to help those 'left behind'

Theresa May has urged companies to work with the Government to help those "left behind" by globalisation.

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Jo Cox jury told of MP's violent final moments

Desperate attempts were made to save the life of Jo Cox MP after she was shot and stabbed repeatedly, a court has heard.

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Notebooks lay bare the lives of IS militants

Like children left to build a fort in the woods, Islamic State militants turned individual neighbourhoods into urban fortresses in the Iraqi town of Bashiqa.

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Man found guilty of killing police officer

A man has been found guilty of murdering PC Gordon Semple and dismembering his body after the pair met on gay dating app Grindr.

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Trump firm on agenda but says 'don't be afraid'

Donald Trump has vowed to crack down on illegal immigrants and cut taxes, but also insisted Americans have nothing to fear from his presidency.

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Trump gives 'extreme right' news chief top job

Donald Trump has dismayed opponents by appointing the head of Breitbart News as chief strategist of his administration.

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Farage's close ties to Trump cause Tory tensions

Nigel Farage's meeting with Donald Trump has sparked tension in the Tory ranks as MPs disagree about how to use his easy access to the US President-elect.

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How IS improvised by moving underground

The residents of the Iraqi town of Bashiqa - who number around 100,000 - were evacuated two years ago before the men of so-called Islamic State rolled in.

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Trump: I'll deport millions of illegal migrants

President-elect Donald Trump says he will keep his promise to deport up to three million illegal migrants from the US.

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Deaths after strong NZ earthquake sparks tsunami

A tsunami has hit New Zealand after a powerful earthquake struck the country's South Island, with the prime minister so far confirming two deaths.

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Farage to No 10: I can 'help' with Trump

Nigel Farage has told No 10 to put any "personal enmity" against him aside and let him help foster UK links with Donald Trump.

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War dead honoured on Remembrance Sunday

Theresa May has joined the Royal Family to lay her first poppy wreath as prime minister at the Remembrance event at the Cenotaph.

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Powerful earthquake strikes New Zealand

An earthquake measuring 7.4 magnitude has hit northeast of Christchurch, New Zealand, the US Geological Survey reports.

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What happened when Nigel met Donald

If there was a picture to sum up this year, the utterly unexpected, mental year 2016 has been surely it is Donald Trump meeting Nigel Farage days after he won the US presidency.

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Hillary Clinton blames defeat on FBI director

Hillary Clinton has blamed FBI director James Comey for her surprise defeat in the US election.

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Trump softens Obamacare threat but fears remain

Americans who rely on 'Obamacare' have spoken of their fears over Donald Trump's plans to axe it - even as the President-elect appeared to backtrack over the plan.

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Boris Johnson snubs EU talks on President-elect Trump

Boris Johnson is to snub an emergency meeting of EU foreign ministers to discuss Donald Trump.

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Farage: PM must 'mend fences' with Trump

Nigel Farage claims Theresa May has to "mend fences" when she finally meets Donald Trump because her team have been "quite rude" about the President-elect.

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Bombing at shrine in Pakistan kills 30 people

At least 30 people have been killed and 100 more injured in a bombing at a Sufi shrine in Pakistan, it has been reported.

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Trump protester shot in confrontation on bridge

An anti-Trump protester has been shot after a confrontation with another man as another night of demonstrations against the President-elect took place in US cities.

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Corbyn: Trump victory a wake-up call for elite

Jeremy Corbyn will point to "real problems" in society that led to Donald Trump's victory - issues which he says are shared in the UK.

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VP-elect takes over Trump transition team

Donald Trump has handed his vice president the task of preparing for his move into the White House next January.

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France's far-right aims to emulate Trump

It is an ominously familiar story.

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UK falls silent as nation remembers war dead

Thousands of people in Britain and across the world have marked almost a century since the Armistice that ended the First World War.

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Fatal tram crash: Victim's family in 'nightmare'

Tributes have been paid to a father who was among seven people killed in a tram crash in south London.

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Trump hits out as Portland protest turns violent

Protests against Donald Trump have turned violent in one US city, as the President-elect said people taking to the streets were "professional protesters, incited by the media".

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Snap out of Trump doom and gloom, says Boris

Boris Johnson has urged European leaders to "snap out" of their Trump "doom and gloom" and to get to work on building the relationship with the US.

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Before and after: What they said about Trump

Some of the world's famous names appear to have had a change of heart about Donald Trump since his surprise election win.

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Singer Leonard Cohen dies aged 82

The singer-songwriter and artist Leonard Cohen has died at the age of 82, according to his official Facebook page.

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From trash talk to smiles and handshakes

Barack Obama and Donald Trump have been trash talking each other for weeks on the campaign trail.

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Britons reveal Trump fears in Sky poll

Nearly half of Britons expect Donald Trump's presidency to be bad for the UK, a Sky Data poll suggests.

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Trump calls May to tell her of 'warmth for UK'

The special relationship between the UK and the US will go from "strength to strength", Donald Trump has told Theresa May in their first telephone call since his election.

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Farage to Trump: Schmooze May don't touch her

Nigel Farage says he will tell Donald Trump to come to the UK and "schmooze" Theresa May but "don't touch her for goodness sake".

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'Still here?' Celebrities mocked for not leaving US

Celebrities have defended themselves after being mocked on social media for threatening to leave the US in the event of a Trump victory.

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President Trump: What could possibly go wrong?

Donald Trump has no experience in government.

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Brand Trump: Conflict of interest for tycoon?

Donald Trump has spent decades building a business empire of hotels, golf courses and real estate across the world - something many see as an unprecedented conflict of interest for America's next President.

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Nasty campaign to give way to civilised handover

President-elect Donald Trump has never had much respect for Barack Obama; but American democracy demands a smooth transition of power, so with the help of advisers who understand what is required, a new relationship will be have to be forged.

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Obama: We are all rooting for Trump success

Barack Obama has said "we are now all rooting for" Donald Trump's success in "uniting and leading" the US.

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Obama invites Trump to the White House

Donald Trump has been elected the 45th president of the United States - and Barack Obama has invited him to the White House to discuss his transition to power.

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So what does Donald Trump mean for Brexit?

President-elect Donald Trump described himself as "Mr Brexit", and his extraordinary election could transform the context for Theresa May's overall Brexit plan.

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FTSE 100 sees £37bn plunge in Trump turmoil

Markets have been plunged into turmoil after Donald Trump's US election win.

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Donald Trump wins: US election results in full

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US Election: Electoral College explained

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are competing to win over the public vote, but technically it is not the American public that decides the 2016 US Presidential election.

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Detailed exit polls will lift lid on US mindset

Who voted for Brexit and why?

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What time will the winner be announced?

Americans are going to the polls to elect the 45th US President - Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump.

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US election market nerves after Brexit 'pain'

Wall Street has followed other world markets in barely moving a muscle as investors anxiously await news on the US election result.

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Team Clinton gets in on MannequinChallenge

Hillary Clinton has jumped in on the latest viral video craze after she joined members of her press pack, aides and even Jon Bon Jovi in a #MannequinChallenge attempt.

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Scotland applies to join Brexit court battle

Scotland will apply to the Supreme Court to intervene against the UK Government as it tries to overturn a Brexit court ruling.

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Sports Direct denies knowing of sandwich bug

Sports Direct has said it had no knowledge of a camera said to have been hidden in a tray of sandwiches to record a private MPs' meeting.

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Clinton has edge over Trump as America decides

After a bitter and wildly unpredictable campaign, millions of Americans are today heading to the polls to elect their 45th president.

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Life for torturer who 'never saw anyone so scared'

British banker Rurik Jutting has been jailed for life for the murders of two Indonesian women in Hong Kong.

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Prince Harry's girlfriend hit by 'wave of abuse'

Prince Harry's girlfriend Meghan Markle has been subjected to a "wave of abuse and harassment" by the media, Kensington Palace has said.

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Veteran broadcaster Sir Jimmy Young dies aged 95

The veteran broadcaster Sir Jimmy Young has died "peacefully at home," aged 95.

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Keystone State could be decisive in US election

All eyes are on Pennsylvania. In the final hours of the race, both candidates are here in this crucial corner of America.

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Escaped prisoners left dummies in their beds

Two prisoners have escaped from Pentonville prison in north London, the Ministry of Justice has confirmed.

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Two inmates escape from Pentonville prison

Two prisoners have escaped from Pentonville prison in north London, the Ministry of Justice has announced.

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Quirks, figures and fun facts of the US election

This is the 58th US presidential election since 1789. Here is a list of quirks, figures and fun facts.

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FBI: No evidence of crime in Clinton emails

The FBI has given Hillary Clinton a huge boost with just hours to go in the US presidential campaign by clearing her of wrongdoing following a new trawl of email material.

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Govt already drafting Brexit trigger bill

The Government is already preparing the first draft of a bill to trigger Article 50 - the formal process to divorce the EU.

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Clinton cleared - but what is the damage?

James Comey has effectively said "nothing to see here" - but 12 days ago he made the world watch as he reignited the Hillary Clinton email story, dropping a political hand grenade into the closing weeks of this election.

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Theresa May resists relaxing India visa rules

Theresa May is expected to resist calls to relax visa controls for Indian people - insisting to Sky News that the UK has "a good system".

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Theresa May's veiled criticism of Donald Trump

Theresa May has suggested she disapproves of the way Donald Trump has conducted his campaign to become US President.

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May defends media after Brexit judges attack

The Prime Minister has defended the judiciary and the press after the row over headlines attacking a high court ruling on Brexit.

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Trump team: 'Protester was a Democratic plant'

Donald Trump's campaign manager has said a man arrested after what turned out to be a false gun scare was a "Democratic plant or operative".

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Confusion as Corbyn says he won't block Brexit

Jeremy Corbyn will vote to lead Britain out of the EU, despite setting out a series of Brexit red lines for Theresa May.

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Trump bundled off stage over 'gun' scare

Donald Trump has been rushed off stage by his security team at a rally in Reno, Nevada, following a gun scare.

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PM warns MPs to 'accept' people's Brexit vote

Theresa May has fired a warning shot across Parliament's bows over Brexit as she heads off on a trade mission to India. 

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What US election result could mean for Europe

The outcome of the US election could have significant implications across the Atlantic in a continent which is already experiencing profound and destabilising change.

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