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Australia's tourism minister issues warning international travel unlikely to resume

Holidaymakers should avoid booking any international travel during the coronavirus crisis, warned Tourism Minister Simon Birmingham.




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Married heart doctor keeps his job despite trying to kiss a senior nurse while showing family photos

Dr Syed Akbar, 43, has returned to work despite trying to kiss a senior nurse while showing her photos of his family. The married heart doctor expressed regret over his actions.




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NHS consultant warns Ramadan could lead to a 'big spike' in coronavirus infections

Dr Adnan Sharif (pictured), who works at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham said the amount of social interaction during Ramadan festivities could be a worry.




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Senior NHS nurse claims ethnic minority health workers are being pressured to work on coronavirus

Carol Cooper (pictured), who is the head of equality, diversity and human rights at Birmingham Community Hospital said her staff were 'terrified' because of the current pandemic.




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Life and Birth viewers are left emotional at baby's birth

The six-part BBC1 documentary, which premiered last night, follows mothers, partners and staff at three of Birmingham's busiest maternity hospitals in the weeks leading up to birth.




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Danielle Lloyd gives fans a tour of her Birmingham mansion 

She recently signed up to X-rated subscription site, OnlyFans. And Danielle gave her followers a further insight into her life this week as she opened the doors to her Birmingham home.




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Former Arsenal physio Gary Lewin reveals how he saved Eduardo's foot in 'the worst injury I saw'

The physio who was first on the scene after Martin Taylor's leg-breaking challenge on former Arsenal forward Eduardo has recalled the shocking scenes that dramatically change the Croat's career.




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Mourners in Birmingham queue at cemetery gates to visit loved ones after council eases restrictions

People were finally able to pay their respects at cemeteries across Birmingham after the council eased restrictions on graveyards. Mourners can now visit during a two-hour window.




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Hermes couriers caught sending packages straight to auction houses 'three to four times a week'

In tonight's episode of the Channel 4 show Joe Lycett's Got Your Back, the team discover delivery service Hermes are sending packages straight to auction houses in Birmingham.




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Jack Grealish raises over £54,000 for NHS workers after auctioning off Second City derby shirt

The Aston Villa captain has auctioned off the famous No 10 shirt with all proceeds going to NHS Charities Together following the outbreak of the coronavirus.




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Clarifications & corrections

A report on match-fixing allegations in Greek football said that Olympiacos were set to be relegated and that their owner Evangelos Marinakis faced a fine and life ban from football.




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Donald Trump unloads on fired national security adviser John Bolton after getting rid of him

The president fired Bolton following clashes over U.S. policy in Iran, Russia and Afghanistan. But it was his advocacy in April of a 'Libya model' for dealing with North Korea was the final straw.




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Donald Trump confirms Osama Bin Laden's son Hamza was killed in a US counter-terrorism operation

Hamza bin Laden, the son of former Al Qaeda leader and 9/11 mastermind Osama, was killed in a counter-terrorism operation, the White House said. It is unclear when he was killed.




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War hero, 31, issues hilarious response after businessman asks him to work for 'free lunch'

Former Marine, Andy Grant, 31, had his right leg amputated in November 2010 after he was injured by a bomb in Afghanistan. He felt disrespected by the request and decided to respond with humour.




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Roberts-Smith denies war crimes allegation

Australia's most decorated soldier Ben Roberts-Smith has rejected allegations aired in a Nine Network report that he had been involved in a war crime.




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15 injured in blast outside Afghan mosque being used as polling station in presidential election

A police officer and several election officials were struck and three are in a critical condition at a hospital in Kandahar. The upsurge in violence began after Taliban talks with the US broke down.




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PIERS MORGAN: Information shared online is not private, Coleen

PIERS MORGAN: Amid the spat between WAGs Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy one thing is clear - how can anyone think posting online to one person or 367 is going to ensure their privacy?




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US veteran who received penis transplant reveals it's the 'best decision he ever made'

The US Navy corpsman, known only as Ray, has spoken for the first time since his 2018 operation after he lost his legs and genitals when he stepped on a roadside bomb eight years ago.




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US general condemns witch-hunt of soldiers who served in Northern Ireland left open to prosecution 

General David Petraeus, who led coalition forces in Iraq and Afghanistan, will say it is appalling that troops who served in Northern Ireland remain exposed to the risk of prosecution decades on.




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Is Harry and Meghan's decision to spend the festive season away from the Queen hurtful?

Prince Harry has spent every Christmas at the Royal Family's Norfolk retreat since the age of six, except for the year when he was serving in Afghanistan. But he has now decided to stay away.




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Eddie Gallagher's lawyers slam the Navy for 'violating his constitutional rights'

On Wednesday, Rear Adm. Collin Green made his intentions clear at a staff meeting Monday that he wants to remove Gallagher's Trident pin, which designates him as a SEAL.




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SAS soldier quizzed by commanders over 'execution of suspected bomb-maker and three teenage boys'

The experienced warrant officer, who served in Afghanistan and Iraq, was hauled before SAS commanders at his regiment's base in Hereford last week but remains on active duty.




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India approves controversial legislation granting citizenship to non-Muslim migrants

The Citizenship Amendment Bill was introduced by the Hindu nationalist-led government but its approval has triggered fury in the states of Assam and Tripura in north east India.




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Trump administration plans to announce the removal of 4,000 troops from Afghanistan

The Trump administration is expected to announce the removal of 4,000 troops from Afghanistan as early as next week. Between 8,000 and 9,000 troops are expected to remain overseas.




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Pension scam sanctioned in Whitehall could cost military veterans up to £50,000 each

Although some are still suffering trauma from tours of Iraq, Afghanistan and Northern Ireland, members of the armed forces now face working into their eighties after losing nest eggs worth up to £50,000.




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Father of British soldier who protected Harry in Afghanistan condemns his decision to step down

Nathan Hunt (right, circled) found Taliban bombs that could have maimed or killed Harry. Warrant Officer Hunt - who became friends with Harry while serving in Helmand province - died aged 39.




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Ex-US drone operator tells how he dropped a missile on child but superiors claimed it was 'a dog'

Brandon Bryant, 34, from Missoula, Montana, spent six years in the Air Force operating Predator drones from inside a dark container in Las Vegas Nevada, 7,000 miles from the conflict.




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Arizona Republican congressional candidate suspends campaign after overdose

Safford City Councilman Chris Taylor, a married father-of-two, was found unresponsive at his home last week and had to be revived with Narcan, prompting him to pull out of the congressional race.




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Meghan Markle appears to tell Prince Harry 'aww how nice' when he receives standing ovation

Royal fan Instagram account noted how Meghan Markle, 38, turned to Prince Harry, 35, and said 'aww how nice' as he received standing ovation at Mountbatten Festival of Music on Saturday.




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Australian soldier accused of executing Afghan man stood down pending investigation

The disturbing footage appeared to show an Australian soldier 'execute' a man as he cowered in a field  in the village of Deh Jawz-e Hasanza, in Afghanistan.




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Locust plague puts millions at risk of food insecurity in nine countries, forecasters warn,

The UN's FAO warned that the situation remained 'extremely alarming' in Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia in the Horn of Africa. Saudi Arabia has moved to clear away swarms.




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The £13million love nest: Julian Assange's affair with lawyer with whom he fathered two sons

The Daily Mail's Paul Bracchi analyses the man behind the Julian Assange public persona, who father two children with his lawyer Stella Morris while he was holed up in the Ecuadorian embassy.




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Emotional moment street sings Happy Birthday to 98-year-old neighbour from their front gardens

This is the heart-warming moment an entire street in Redditch, Worcestershire sings Happy Birthday to a 98-year-old neighbour after hearing she'd celebrated alone the day before because of the lockdown.




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How George W. Bush rejected diplomacy with the Taliban to launch Afghanistan invasion after 9/11

A new documentary about George W. Bush sheds new light on the events after the September 11, 2001 attacks, which turned Bush into a wartime president.




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Inside Cate Blanchett's $3million beachfront holiday home in Vanuatu

Cate Blanchett has listed her luxury island retreat 'Matanara' for sale.




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Troian Bellisario oozes glamour in black dress at Where'd You Go, Bernadette screening

When you're in a movie with two-time Oscar winner Cate Blanchett, it's important to stand out. And stand out Troian Bellisario did, and then some, in New York on Monday evening.




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Rihanna steps out in glam style as she enjoys romantic dinner billionaire boyfriend Hassan Jameel

She recently revealed during a candid interview that she has been making time in her busy schedule for her relationship with billionaire beau Hassan Jameel.




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Cate Blanchett pleads for governments to eradicate statelessness in passionate refugee speech

When not starring in films, Cate Blanchett uses her profile for good as a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador. 




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Claire Foy commands attention in a red suit as she joins Cate Blanchett at premiere of Very Ralph

Claire Foy, 35, looked sensational in a tailored two piece which boasted shoulder pads at the UK Premiere of Very Ralph at Royal Academy of Arts in London on Thursday.




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Cate Blanchett lists $1.6million Berowra Creek holiday home

Cate Blanchett, 50, and husband Andrew Upton, 53, list their three-level Berowra Creek holiday home.




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British Fashion Awards 2019: Cate Blanchett stuns in a plunging embellished gown

Cate Blanchett absolutely stunned as she stepped out at the British Fashion Awards at London's Royal Albert Hall on Monday.




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Cate Blanchett sells Australian home in Berowra Creek for $1.6million

Australian actress Cate Blanchett, 50, and her husband Andrew Upton, 53, have sold their Berowra Creek holiday home after just three weeks on the market.




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Golden Globes 2020: Nicole Kidman among Australian nominations

Five Australians have received nominations for next year's Golden Globes.




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Cate Blanchett and Sarah Paulson steal the show with their fashion choices at FX TCA Press Tour

The two actresses star together in the upcoming FX on Hulu streaming series Mrs. America that premieres in April.




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Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara are seen in gorgeous period costumes on the set of Nightmare Alley

They previously costarred in Todd Haynes's Oscar-nominated period lesbian love story Carol, and are now filming an exciting new project for another esteemed filmmaker.




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Cate Blanchett looks stylish in a brown blazer and a black top at Berlin International Film Festival

The actress, 50, took part in the Talents Table Talk: Places Like Home event at the Berlin International Film Festival on Monday.




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Cate Blanchett and husband Andrew Upton sell their $12million apartment in Sydney

Australian actress Cate Blanchett, 50, and her husband Andrew Upton, 53, are selling their last remaining Sydney property, setting a guide of $12million AUD. 




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Actress Cate Blanchett says feminist conversation 'hasn't changed since 1971'

Oscar winner Cate Blachett is about to star as 1970s anti-feminist Phyllis Schlafly on Foxtel's new mini-series, Mrs America. 




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Cate Blanchett is in consideration to lead film based on the blockbuster Borderlands video game

The Eli Roth-directed feature will be based on a 2009 space Western role-playing/first-person-shooter which is beloved by gamers.




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Woman with rare skin condition reveals it feels like she's being burned with a hot iron 

Elise Axon, 25, from Dorset, appears on Discovery show The Bad Skin Clinic next week, and reveals that she suffers from Hidradenitis Suppurativa - a rare genetic skin condition.