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TOM UTLEY: The day I stabbed myself with a chandelier and why I won't miss foreign holidays one jot

TOM UTLEY: I'm quite content to stay here in my South London suburb -with perhaps a trip to Norfolk, Scotland or Wales when the lockdown eases.




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Head of Australia-China relations committee RESIGNS amid rising tensions

Warwick Smith has resigned as chairman of the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations as government officials clash over China's response to the coronavirus pandemic.




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Chinese tourists ignore social distancing and swarm to a 'sacred' mountain to watch the sunrise

A video shows the Mount Tai, one of China's five greatest mountains, being jam-packed with visitors this morning. Similar sights can be spotted in other famous tourist attractions in China today.




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New Zealand's foreign minister smashes the Chinese ambassador

The debate over Taiwan's place within the World Health Organisation has escalated with New Zealand's foreign minister Winston Peters taking aim at the Chinese ambassador.




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Coronavirus: Trump twice ignored aides' advice over China

President Donald Trump turned down suggestions by aides who encouraged him to press Chinese President Xi Jinping on transparency.




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Gary Woodland wins US Open in sensational style by fending off reigning champion Brooks Koepka

DEREK LAWRENSON AT PEBBLE BEACH: Nothing in the record of Gary Woodland suggested he would hold on to win the US Open. He had just two top tens in majors to his name in 30 attempts.




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Rafael Nadal hailed by Spanish papers after US Open win - but Barcelona-based outlets ignore triumph

Rafael Nadal's dramatic, five-set US Open final win over Daniil Medvedev was given front-page billing by prominent Spanish newspapers AS and Marca - but ignored by Barcelona-based outlets.




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Meghan Markle's designer best friend Misha Nonoo opens pop-up, but no Duchess

Meghan Markle skipped her friend Misha Nonoo's pop-up in NYC on Monday night despite being in the city to see friend Serena Williams play in the US Open over the weekend.




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Year of the Rat signals wealth: Should you invest in China as we celebrate the Chinese New Year? 

As millions of people celebrate the Chinese New Year, This is Money speaks to industry experts about their thoughts on the country's economy, where they see value and their top Chinese fund picks.




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Is it worth investing in designer handbags?

At a Christie's auction in London in November a Hermès bag, a rare matte white Himalaya Niloticus Crocodile Birkin 30, sold for a whopping £125,000. The estimated price was £60,000 to £80,000.




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Paul Gascoigne's genius display in forgotten friendly secured place in England's Italia '90 squad

Without a largely-forgotten friendly in front of 21,000 people at Wembley 30 years ago this weekend, there would have been no Italia '90 in the sense of Paul Gascoigne and England changing history.




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Tottenham join race to sign Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic

Rakitic has been a key part of Barca's success since joining the club from Sevilla in 2014 but has been relegated to a supporting role this season after losing his place to Frenkie De Jong.




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Dimitar Berbatov reveals role in Man United signing Anthony Martial

Dimitar Berbatov has heaped praise on Manchester United striker Anthony Martial, speaking highly of the 'unbelievable' talent he saw when they were together at Monaco. 




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Tottenham 'lead the race to sign Thomas Meunier' with right-back free to leave PSG this summer

Despite announcing that his 'ambition was to stay at the club next season' earlier this week, PSG are intent on allowing Meunier's deal to run it's course, according to Le Parisien.




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Tottenham interested in signing American brothers Taylor and Zach Booth

Taylor Booth made an impression with two assists for Bayern Munich's U19s during a 3-0 win over Tottenham. Tottenham are also keen on signing his younger brother Zach.




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Autumn Statement 2015 shows transport bears the brunt but foreign aid balloons by 21%

To raise £18billion in spending cuts over the five years, George Osborne slashed departments by up to 37 per cent but the NHS, defence and international development are the big winners.




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George Osborne's Autumn Statement sees UK cuts to increase Foreign Aid

He has repeatedly slashed domestic spending, but the Chancellor remains committed to funnelling 0.7 per cent of Britain's GDP into an array of dubious overseas aid projects.




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Stoke City set to sign former Manchester United midfielder Nick Powell from Wigan 

Stoke City are finalising the transfer of Wigan Athletic's Nick Powell and are interested in Everton's versatile 24-year old defender Matthew Pennington.




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Wigan transfer news: Wigan set to complete £3m signing of Barnsley striker Kieffer Moore

The 26-year-old is due to have a medical ahead of signing a three year contract with the Championship side.




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Crystal Palace take down cringeworthy 'Friends Reunited' video to announce signing of James McCarthy

Crystal Palace tweeted a cringeworthy video to announce the £8million signing of James McCarthy from Everton. The clip shows James McArthur outside an internet cafe.




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Former Manchester United midfielder Darron Gibson signs for Class of '92's Salford City

The 32-year-old has been training with Salford this season after being released by Wigan Athletic last year. The midfielder was once viewed as a long-term replacement for Paul Scholes at United.




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Everton look to sign 'the next Wayne Rooney' Joe Gelhardt from Wigan

Everton are looking to sign Joe Gelhardt from Wigan Athletic according to The Sun, the 17-year-old who has been dubbed 'the next Wayne Rooney.' 




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Designer Camilla Franks reflects on her stage three breast cancer journey one year after treatment

Australian fashion designer Camilla Franks posted a series of emotional photos to commemorate finishing treatment for stage three breast cancer a year ago, as she prepares to have her ovaries removed.




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Nutritionist shares signs she missed before cancer diagnosis

Kate Callaghan from New Zealand was diagnosed with breast cancer two weeks ago. The mum, 35, wasn't tested when she first visited doctors because they thought she was 'too healthy'.




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Louis van Gaal asks Arjen Robben to sign for Manchester United after Brazil win

Arjen Robben has revealed he turned down Louis van Gaal's advances after the outgoing Holland coach asked him to follow him to new club Manchester United.




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Lukas Podolski, Bastian Schweinsteiger and Co relax on hotel balcony with the World Cup trophy and sign autographs for locals

Germany's World Cup-winning stars were letting their heroics at the Maracana sink in on Monday as they relaxed at their Rio de Janeiro hotel with their ultimate prize.




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Sam Allardyce takes swipe at Rafael Benitez's reign and urges Newcastle to stick with Steve Bruce

Steve Bruce was an unpopular choice to replace Rafael Benitez, but Sam Allardyce insists Newcastle must stick with the former Sunderland boss once the takeover is complete.




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Jermaine Jenas believes £300m Newcastle takeover could ignite a revolution at the club

Jenas, who played for the Magpies in the Champions League, thinks the buyers will want to revolutionise his former side and bring back the ambition that was lacking under Ashley




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Human rights campaigners urge Newcastle United to REJECT 'immoral' £300m takeover

The bid to take over the club is being chaired by Mohammed bin Salman, who is the defence minister. He oversaw the devastating Yemen attacks that caused a humanitarian crisis.




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Arturo Vidal 'interested in signing for Newcastle United if they hire Max Allegri'

Arturo Vidal is reportedly set to leave Barcelona this summer on the cheap, as his contract is set to expire in June 2021. Newcastle have emerged as contenders to sign the Chilean international.




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Dimitar Berbatov says Newcastle could sign Gareth Bale if they appoint Mauricio Pochettino 

The Magpies are close to finalising a £300million takeover by a Saudi Arabian consortium which is backed by the country's public investment fund.




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Newcastle could sign stars like Gareth Bale if they appoint Mauricio Pochettino, says Berbatov

The Premier League club are nearing a change of ownership after a £300million bid by a Saudi Arabia-lead consortium was accepted by controversial owner Mike Ashley.




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Newcastle legend Temuri Ketsbaia warns new owners will have to pay DOUBLE to sign players

Newcastle's proposed takeover would rocket them into the bracket of the world's wealthiest sports club. Temuri Ketsbaia feels the spending would have to be ruthless from day one.




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Newcastle's prospective Saudi owners 'want to make £70m Philippe Coutinho their first signing'

Assuming the takeover goes through, Newcastle's spending power would be transformed with former Tottenham manager Pochettino seen as the man to deliver a potential title challenge.




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Happy birthday Archie! Prince Harry and Meghan Markle fans launch campaign to celebrate their son

Royal fans have launched a campaign to celebrate Archie's first birthday by asking followers of Prince Harry, 35, and Meghan Markle, 38, to donate to charities in Canada, South Africa and America.




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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle supporters raise £11,750 in days for #ArchieDay charity campaign

Royal fans have raised £11,750 for charities in Canada, America and South Africa in just days as part of a campaign to celebrate Prince Harry, 35, and Meghan Markle's, 38, son Archie's first birthday.




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Indonesian Instagram 'rich kid' designs handbag made from alligator tongue and human SPINE

Arnold Pultra, an Instagram 'rich kid', claims that his eerie product is 'ethically sourced' from medical surplus in Canada.




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Britain spent £623million on foreign aid last year

Britain's foreign aid budget soared £623million to a record £15.2billion in 2019, it has emerged. The nation paid £1 out of every £8 in foreign aid given by 29 major countries, figures reveal.




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Hailey Bieber poses up a storm in denim shorts for new Levi's campaign with pal Jaden Smith

She's currently in Canada with husband Justin Bieber amid the global COVID-19 pandemic.




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Researchers bring eight unrealised flying car designs from historical patents to life

The concepts brought to life by UK firm LeaseFetcher - which include a behemoth suspended beneath two giant corkscrews - were all patented.




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CHRISTOPHER STEVENS reviews last night's TV: Ignorance is bliss in the world of 'yoof' YouTubers

An Ofcom report last October revealed that more than half of young Britons aged 16-24 did not watch a single minute of any BBC programme in the preceding week - neither on live TV nor on catch-up.




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Dwight Gayle handed injury boost with West Brom and Fulham interested in his signature

The 29 year-old suffered a small tear and the initial concern was that he would be sidelined for up to six weeks. But Gayle is likely to return to training in two to three weeks and resume playing next month.




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AHEAD OF THE GAME: Select English players and Premier League clubs could earn credits for signings

MATT HUGHES - AHEAD OF THE GAME: Premier League sides who give significant playing time to England-qualified players, could be given greater leeway to sign more foreign players after Brexit.




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Tottenham tell Southampton to sign Kyle Walker-Peters permanently as Saints eye Premier League ace

The 22-year-old England Under-21 star is valued at £12m by Tottenham, who are pushing for a permanent deal over a loan as several Premier League sides consider a move for the full-back.




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West Brom in talks with Sheffield United over signing Callum Robinson

Championship leaders West Brom want a wide forward to bolster their attacking options after talks over a deal for Dinamo Zagreb's Mislav Orsic stalled.




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West Brom sign Kamil Grosicki from Hull for undisclosed fee

West Brom have signed Poland winger Kamil Grosicki from fellow Sky Bet Championship side Hull on an 18-month contract.




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'EFL to aid West Brom in their dispute with Barcelona over the signing of Louie Barry'

Despite Barry having since joined Aston Villa after his short stint in Spain, Barcelona still owe West Brom £235,000 due to FIFA's compensation tariffs for players that move abroad.




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Agustin Pichot talks to SIR CLIVE WOODWARD about campaign to become chairman of World Rugby

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Bill Beaumont and challenger Agustin Pichot are in the final week of their election campaign to become chairman of World Rugby. 




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MARTIN SAMUEL: Atalanta can lift Bergamo's spirits one day if Andrea Agnelli is ignored

MARTIN SAMUEL - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: Atalanta is the perfect example of why the best of sport should not be closed to all but a privileged few. Sport can change the worth of a region.




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Liverpool tried to sign Ole Gunnar Solskjaer before Manchester United, claims manager

The now-United manager was hugely successful as a striker for the club, scoring crucial goals in their Treble winning season in 1999, including the winner in the Champions League final.