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Hilary Mantel, Bernardine Evaristo and Maggie O' Farrell make Women's Prize for Fiction shortlist

Mantelmania continues as The Mirror And The Light makes it to the final stages of the 2020 Women's Prize for Fiction




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Everything you need to know about the multi-billion-pound race to find a virus vaccine

Today marks the start of human drug trials, as beating Covid-19 becomes a global effort. Susannah Butter reports




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Could CBD help ease your covanxiety?

It's boom time for CBD as the capital looks for ways to relax in lockdown. Phoebe Luckhurst has a bluffer's guide to mellowing out




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From Jehovah's Witness to gay sex worker to novelist: the extraordinary life story of Paul Mendez

When truth is stranger than fiction




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How to stay motivated at work when lockdown is taking its toll

Novelty of WFH wearing off? Laura Hampson speaks to experts about staying motivated in a time of uncertainty




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Under-fire cruise Carnival pledges to follow official rules on cruises

Cruise company Carnival on Tuesday promised to follow social distancing measures on restarted cruises amid mounting questions over its handling of the coronavirus crisis.




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Hay Festival unveils its first-ever digital programme

This year's digital-only festival has dropped nearly 600 events, but it will be completely free




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An expert guide to at-home hair removal

Making fuzz-free fuss-free




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Book review: The Consequences of Love by Gavanndra Hodge

On losing a little sister and having a junkie as a dad





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Venezuela: Two US citizens arrested after beach invasion aimed at capturing Nicolas Maduro, says regime





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Coronavirus quarantine: All UK arrivals 'will have to self-isolate for 14 days' 



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Val Kilmer agreed to cancer treatment for his kids

The 60-year-old actor has children Jack, 24, and Mercedes, 28, from his marriage to ex-wife Joanne Whalley and when Val




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Florence Pugh: 'People have no right to educate me on my private life'

The 24-year-old actress has been dating Scrubs star Zach Braff since April 2019.




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John Varvatos files for bankruptcy

Founded by designer John Varvatos in 1999, the luxury menswear retailer offers a range of apparel, accessories, and fragrances.




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Google Stadia will support “a variety of business models”

But the streaming gaming revolution "is not going to happen overnight."




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Valencia could sell Geoffrey Kondogbia for just €30m with Tottenham linked

Valencia midfielder Geoffrey Kondogbia could be available for around €30 million this summer amid reported interest from Tottenham.




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Fede Valverde can be in midfield what Sergio Ramos has been in defence for Real Madrid, says Diego Forlan

Fede Valverde can be as important as Sergio Ramos at Real Madrid, says Diego Forlan.




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Paul Pogba reveals motivation for Manchester United return as Old Trafford future hangs in the balance

Paul Pogba claims unfinished business lured him back to Manchester United as Real Madrid and Juventus line up to prise him away again this summer.




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Harry Kane transfer latest: Tottenham have no interest in selling to Manchester United or any other rival club

Tottenham have no interest in selling star striker Harry Kane to Manchester United this summer.




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Ivan Rakitic warns Barcelona he is 'not a sack of potatoes' amid transfer exit talk

Ivan Rakitic has warned Barcelona he wants to be "where he is valued" amid growing transfer speculation.




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Frank Lampard reveals Chelsea are ready to execute various transfer plans depending on coronavirus impact

Frank Lampard has revealed Chelsea are ready to execute various different transfer plans depending on the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.




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Jurgen Klopp opens up on Liverpool's virtual training, missing his players and fines for late arrivals on Zoom

Jurgen Klopp has shed some light on how his Liverpool players are coping with lockdown measures, revealing virtual meetings with the squad are helping improve his own morale.




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Barcelona exit for Ivan Rakitic would suit all parties... but he deserves to be remembered as a great servant

Ivan Rakitic has made 299 appearances for Barcelona in all competitions and remains the only midfielder to score for the Catalan club in a European Cup final. At Camp Nou, his name is still cheered by fans.




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Manchester United target Donny van de Beek's agent says midfielder can still secure a transfer this summer

Donny van de Beek's agent believes his client will still be able to secure a move away from Ajax this summer.




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Phil Foden ready to replace Man City star David Silva, insists Bernardo Silva

Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva insists team-mate Phil Foden is destined for greatness, assuring that opportunities will come for the youngster.




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'Virgil van Dijk is a Liverpool leader... and Gini Wijnaldum is incredible' - Ryan Babel hails Dutch duo

Former Liverpool winger Ryan Babel has lavished praise upon the club's Dutch duo Georginio Wijnaldum and Virgil van Dijk.




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Barcelona should sell Ousmane Dembele this summer, says Rivaldo

Former Barcelona winger Rivaldo believes the time has come for the Catalan club to cut their losses and sell Ousmane Dembele.




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Transfer news LIVE: Kurzawa signs Arsenal deal, Man Utd Koulibaly boost, Chelsea rival Liverpool for Werner

Welcome to the Evening Standard's live blog covering the latest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League and beyond.




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Former Arsenal transfer chief lifts lid on how close Jamie Vardy came to joining Gunners

Arsenal's former transfer chief Dick Law has revealed just how close the club came to signing Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy.




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Kylian Mbappe for just €40m? PSG star's value could plummet due to the coronavirus, says French MEP

PSG and France star Kylian Mbappe's valuation could drop to as little as €40million because of the coronavirus pandemic, according to French MEP Daniel Cohn-Bendit.




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Harry Kane to Manchester United: Wayne Rooney would build team around Tottenham's 'Ruud van Nistelrooy'

Manchester United and England great Wayne Rooney had backed Harry Kane to break his international scoring record, and believes the Tottenham forward is an ideal player to build a team around.




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Coronavirus sport news LIVE: Premier League return plan scrutinised, international rugby faces revamp

Welcome to the Evening Standard's LIVE coverage as the coronavirus crisis continues to heavily impact sport across the globe.




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Gary Neville makes 'significant' donation to help non-league club Brighouse Town in bid for survival

Gary Neville has made a "significant" donation to help non-league outfit Brighouse Town in their battle to survive.




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Scottish football could be played behind closed doors 'until coronavirus vaccine is available'

Nicola Sturgeon has warned Scottish football fans they should have no "false expectations" of attending matches in the near future, also stressing the dangers of behind-closed-doors events.




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Lokomotiv Moscow youth player Innokenty Samokhvalov dies during solo training session

Lokomotiv Moscow youth player Innokenty Samokhvalov has died at the age of 22 after suffering suspected heart failure while training.




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Manchester United favourites to sign Harry Kane AND Jadon Sancho ahead of rivals this summer

Bookmakers have axed prices on Tottenham striker Harry Kane joining Manchester United, while Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side remain favourites in the race to sign Jadon Sancho.




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Bruno Fernandes tipped to be 'Manchester United's Kevin De Bruyne and David Silva'

Bruno Fernandes can be Manchester United's Kevin De Bruyne or David Silva, according to Paul Merson.




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Coutinho to Chelsea: Former Liverpool star will get back to his best at Stamford Bridge, says Rivaldo

Philippe Coutinho can get back to his best if he joins Chelsea this summer, according to Barcelona legend Rivaldo.




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Edwin van der Sar reflects as Eredivisie cancellation ends Ajax title hopes

Ajax CEO Edwin van der Sar has admitted to his disappointment after the Eredivisie was cancelled on Friday, meaning his side will not be awarded the title.




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Raheem Sterling knows David Silva will be 'sorely missed' as Manchester City goodbye draws closer

Raheem Sterling believes team-mate David Silva's will be "sorely missed" as Manchester City prepare for life without their Spanish superstar.




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Alan Pardew urges ADO Den Haag to donate his £100,000 survival bonus to Dutch health service

Alan Pardew has told ADO Den Haag to keep the survival bonus he is entitled to, and has instead encouraged the club to donate it to the Dutch health service.




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Tottenham crowned Premier League's most valuable club over Manchester United and Man City - study

Tottenham have overtaken both Manchester United and Manchester City to be crowned the most valuable club in the Premier League, according to a study conducted by football finances expert Kieran Maguire and the University of Liverpool.




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Agent Berbatov? Ex-Man United striker reveals role in signing 'unbelievable' Anthony Martial

Manchester United signed Anthony Martial on the back of a personal recommendation from Dimitar Berbatov.




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Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic ready to take the risk and return to action after coronavirus break

Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic says he is ready take the risk of contracting coronavirus by returning to action following six weeks of inactivity due to Covid-19.




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Valencia left-back Jose Gaya explains why he turned down Real Madrid in 2015

Valencia left-back Jose Gaya has revealed why he turned down Real Madrid in 2015.




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Willian should join Jose Mourinho at Tottenham over rivals Arsenal, says Brazilian legend Rivaldo

Brazilian legend Rivaldo believes Chelsea midfielder Willian would become an important player for Tottenham should he sign in the summer, insisting his existing relationship with Jose Mourinho would prove highly beneficial.




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Ex-Chelsea team doctor Eva Carneiro calls for culture change in football amid coronavirus restart talks

Carneiro: "It only takes one case for this to blow up and to put a lot of individuals at risk"




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Ivan Rakitic to Tottenham: Why Barcelona midfielder would be a risk for Jose Mourinho

Tottenham are reportedly looking for midfield reinforcements this summer, with Barcelona's Ivan Rakitic the latest name linked.