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Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden defends Cheltenham Festival go ahead despite coronavirus outbreak

The four-day Festival was staged as planned in front of 250,000 people, with additional hygiene measures in place due to the coronavirus pandemic, and concluded on March 13. 




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Sam Turner highlights six exciting fillies who could head to Epsom if the Oaks is rescheduled

SAM TURNER (Robin Goodfellow) highlights half a dozen exciting three-year-old fillies who appear likely types to contest a race of that nature in what remains of this season.




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Italy's injury list expands as Lorenzo Insigne withdraws from squad ahead of Euro 2020 qualifiers

Forward Lorenzo Insigne has withdrawn from Italy's squad with a muscular problem ahead of European Championship qualifiers against Armenia and Finland.




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Jack Rodwell to undergo medical ahead of shock move to Italian giants Roma

EXCLUSIVE BY SAMI MOKBEL: Rodwell will arrive in Rome with a view to completing a short-term deal until the end of the season.




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Inter Milan and Juventus set for head-to-head transfer battle over 'new Andrea Pirlo' Sergio Tonali 

Tonali will be the subject of a tug of war between Inter and Juventus, Italian media say, with the two clubs engaged in a 'chess game' after the Turin side beat them to the signing of Dejan Kulusevski.




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Selena Gomez showcases her laid-back winter style as she braves chilly London in head-to-toe black

The songbird, 27, was bundled up in head-to-toe black as she left her hotel in London. Selena braved the wintry weather in a double breasted black coat, ribbed jumpsuit, and Dr. Martens.




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Selena Gomez turns heads in an oversized pink trouser suit as she continues style parade in London

She has been rocking an array of stylish ensembles during her time in London. And Selena continued to delight with her chic looks as she slipped into a billowing trouser suit on Thursday. 




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Selena Gomez takes a break from promoting her new album as she heads to shops in her sweats 

She's in the middle of a press blitz to promote her first album in five years. But Selena Gomez got a moment off-duty to satiate her taste for shopping on Wednesday as she left Urban Outfitters.




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Selena Gomez stuns in a head-to-toe rust toned ensemble as she arrives to Live With Kelly and Ryan

Selena Gomez took on the Big Apple to promote her latest record, Rare, on Monday.




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Madison Beer displays her toned abs in a skimpy white bralet as she heads to dinner at The Nice Guy 

The singer, 20, ensured all eyes were on her once again as she displayed her toned abs while heading to dinner at The Nice Guy restaurant in West Hollywood on Monday night.




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Rebel Wilson puts on a chipper display as she slips into a LBD while heading to dinner in Hollywood

The LBD-clad Pitch Perfect star, 39, was all smiles as she put on a chipper display while heading to dinner at Craig's restaurant in West Hollywood on Monday.




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Germany are favourites against Poland but we must be fearless, insists captain Robert Lewandowski ahead of Euro 2016 clash

Robert Lewandowski has urged Poland to approach their crunch Euro 2016 game against Germany 'without fear' ‒ although the captain admits their opponents are favourites to win the tournament.




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Germany v Poland Euro 2016 preview: Line up prediction, kick off time, TV channel, betting odds, team news and head to head

World Cup winners Germany lived up to their billing as as one of the clear favourites for Euro 2016 with a 2-0 victory over Ukraine in their opening game.




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Ukraine vs Poland Euro 2016 preview: Line-up prediction, kick-off time, TV channel, betting odds, team news and head-to-head

Poland will hope Robert Lewandowski can fire them to an automatic top-two qualification spot for Euro 2016 when they face Ukraine on Tuesday afternoon.




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Switzerland vs Poland Euro 2016 preview: Line up prediction, kick off time, TV channel, betting odds, team news and head to head 

Switzerland and Poland have both reached the knock-out stage of the European Championship for the first time after finishing runners-up in their respective groups.




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Portugal head back to training after extra-time Euro 2016 victory over Croatia

Fernando Santos took his Portugal side's practice session at the Centre National de Rugby in Marcoussis on Monday. The training base was a happy one after their last-16 win over Croatia.




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Cristiano Ronaldo shows off £4k Tag Heuer watch ahead of Portugal's Euro 2016 quarter-final

The Portugal squad travelled to Marseille the day before the contest, with a number of the squad's senior players posing for a photograph while en route to the southern French city.




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Bayern Munich boosted ahead of Borussia Dortmund clash as Poland release Robert Lewandowski

The Bayern striker, who scored twice in his country's 3-0 World Cup qualifier win over Romania on Friday, will not be in the squad for the friendly against Slovenia after returning to Germany.




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Poland boss hails star man Robert Lewandowski ahead of Senegal clash

Robert Lewandowski is 'an example' to young players everywhere, according to his coach Adam Nawalka, but there is more to this Poland side than the Bayern Munich star's goals.




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Poland coach Jerzy Brzeczek warns squad to not be complacent ahead of Robert Lewandowski's 100th cap

Poland coach Jerzy Brzeczek has warned his players not to treat Tuesday night's friendly clash with the Republic of Ireland as a party for Robert Lewandowski.




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Roberto Mancini puts Italy squad through their paces in Florence ahead of Poland clash 

Italy prepared for Sunday's UEFA Nations League clash with Poland with a training session in the Florence sunshine. Roberto Mancini watched on as the late afternoon sun beat down.




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Joleon Lescott helps coach England Under 21s in training ahead of Poland friendly

Aidy Boothroyd's side are in preparation mode for the European Championship finals as they trained at St George's Park on Wednesday ahead of friendlies with Poland and Germany.




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Prince's Nothing Compares 2 U original recording released ahead of the anniversary of singer's death

An original recording of Prince's hit single Nothing Compares 2 U has been released ahead of the two-year anniversary of his death. The singer wrote the song and gave it away, reclaiming it later on.




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Brentford 0-1 Birmingham: Kristian Pedersen's superb header secures victory for visitors

TOM FARMERY AT GRIFFIN PARK: Brentford manager Thomas Frank will wonder how his side didn't score at least three times in their opening day defeat to Birmingham.




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Aston Villa news: Jota relishing Villa Park bow ahead of Premier League clash with Bournemouth

Jota insists Aston Villa are a big club as they look to fix their wretched home record. Villa have won just 22 of their previous 95 home Premier League games over the last five seasons.




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Birmingham 2-1 Middlesbrough: Odin Bailey scores late header to earn Blues deserved victory

ADAM SHERGOLD AT ST ANDREW'S: Teenager Odin Bailey picked the perfect moment to score his first senior goal and earn Birmingham a thoroughly deserved victory.




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AHEAD OF THE GAME: FA asked Joe Gomez if he wanted to report Raheem Sterling incident to the police

MATT HUGHES - AHEAD OF THE GAME: Joe Gomez was asked by the Football Association if he wanted to report Raheem Sterling to the police following their infamous clash last November.




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Jeff Sessions defends firing Comey ahead of Clinton email report

Jeff Sessions was speaking ahead of the inspector general's report on the Clinton email investigation, which is expected to blame 'insubordinate' James Comey.




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Bolton warns Russia over election meddling before heading to Kiev

John Bolton met with Russian counterpart Nikolai Patrushev in Geneva on Thursday, when the pair discussed election meddling, Syria, Iran, North Korea and nuclear weapons.




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RICHARD KAY on former Eton Head Master Eric Anderson, who has died at 83

RICHARD KAY Eton headmaster Sir Eric Anderson, who has passed away at the age of 83, taught three British Prime Ministers.




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Athlete creates bunny ears behind Prince Harry's head in comical photo

The Duke of Sussex, 35, attended the event at the Honourable Artillery Company along with 65 sportsmen and women who have been selected for the Paralympics -style competition.




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Disney-owned company will set up a new headquarters in Australia offering 500 jobs

The company, founded by Star Wars filmmaker George Lucas, will set up a branch at the Entertainment Quarter in Moore Park in the city's east.




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Pictured: Family's beloved one-year-old 'little puddin' who died from head injuries

Jacob Marshall died aged one on Friday after sustaining serious head injuries at home in Liverpool and his family have since paid tribute to their 'little puddin'.




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Passengers heading to countries in coronavirus lockdown are being turned away at check-in

Airlines are refusing to check in passengers trying to get on flights out of Australia if they are headed to locked down countries, as more and more close their borders against coronavirus.




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Fury as Prince Charles and Camilla get coronavirus tests ahead of NHS staff despite no symptoms

Charles was tested in Aberdeen despite only suffering from mild symptoms over the weekend. In the UK tests are supposed to only be given to people so ill they have to go into hospital.




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Princess Charlotte's headmistress Helen Haslem 'strikes the right note' in £250 L.K. Bennett dress

Princess Charlotte's new headmistress Helen Haslem looks 'approachable yet professional' as she greeted the young royal on her first day at Thomas's Battersea school.




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Bikie who attacked a paramedic with a headbutt walks free 'over coronavirus'

Blake Jon Moller, 40, walked free from a Perth court with a suspended sentence for bashing paramedic Andrew Wilson.




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Adorable moment an endangered numbat peeks his head out of a log and yawns

Wildlife photographer Mark Jackman travelled to Boyagin Nature Reserve, 130km south-east of Perth, hoping to catch sight of a yawning numbat.




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Tony Abbott empties beer bottles into his bins before heading to the bottle shop

Mr Abbott lost to Independent candidate Zali Steggall in the former Liberal stronghold of Warringah in Sydney's northern beaches - a seat he held for 25 years.




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Man is electrocuted after using headphones connected to his charging mobile phone in Thailand

WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: Supakhet Saraboon, 35, was discovered sprawled across his bed in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, central Thailand, on Monday night.




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Thai schoolchildren pass plates of flour over their heads to person behind them

The youngsters, all boy scouts, were on the first day of a summer camp in Nong Khai, North-East Thailand, last Friday.




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Cow is spared from the dinner table after it survived being shot in the head three times

Somporn Najin, 43, bought the cow for a traditional feast in Trang, southern Thailand, and tried to slaughter her last weekend. But the bullets fired did not pierce the cow's skin so it survived.




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Max Verstappen wins Brazilian Grand Prix ahead of Pierre Gasly as Lewis Hamilton hit with penalty

JONATHAN McEVOY IN SAO PAULO: Verstappen was all smiles after a smart, occasionally daring, drive from pole position to victory having passed Lewis Hamilton twice on the circuit.




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An elderly stranger helps a grieving son put on a tie ahead of his father's funeral in Ohio 

Kevin Butcher was selecting an outfit for his father's burial in a Milford Walmart on Monday with his wife, Sherri, but neither of them knew how to tie a tie.




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Delaware man, 32, chokes a Walmart cashier in Florida before trying to head-butt officers 

Peter James McGaughran, 32, of Delaware was arrested on October 2 after surveillance footage captured him choking a Walmart cashier in an unprovoked attack in Stuart, Florida




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Apple's $250 AirPods Pro SELL OUT at almost every major store and online retailer ahead of holidays

The company's newest wireless earbuds, the AirPod Pro, which were released this past October, have now sold out from nearly every major online retailer, including Best Buy, Walmart, Target, Amazon.




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Apple's secret new $149 headphones are shipped to a Walmart in New York BEFORE officially released 

Apple's$149 Powerbeats 4 were spotted at a Walmart in New York over the weekend before the tech giant was able to make the official announcement of the new earbuds on Monday.




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Bank holiday London tube chaos ahead as RMT announces strike action

Tube maintenance workers will carry out a 48-hour strike from the morning of August 22, followed by another two-day walk out from the evening of August 24.




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Maria Sharapova launches candy collection in London ahead of Wimbledon

The tennis star, 32, maintained her busy schedule as she launched hew new candy collection Sugarpova at Kingdom of Sweets in London on Thursday evening.




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Hillary Clinton gets NINE point lead over Trump in poll ahead of Las Vegas showdown

Hillary Clinton has swiped a chunk of Donald Trump's voters, a poll showed Wednesday, just hours before the candidates go head-to-head in the third and final presidential debate.