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Germany 8-0 Estonia: Marco Reus scores a brace as Joachim Low's men run riot in EURO 2020 qualifier 

Germany signed off for the summer holidays with an 8-0 rout of Estonia on Tuesday, keeping the side on track for qualification for the 2020 European Championship with its third win from three games.




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Thomas Muller still furious with Germany coach Joachim Low after being dropped 

Thomas Muller has responded to Joachim Low by revealing he remains angry after the Germany coach said it's unlikely the Bayern Munich star would earn a recall. 




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Gogglesprogs Christmas special sees hilarious young TV critics give their opinions

Gogglesprogs - a spin-off of Gogglebox UK that features pint-sized pundits on the sofa offering their unique observations on everything from Strictly to Donald Trump's hair - is back for Christmas.




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Three-year-old girl has hilarious battle with Alexa to play her favourite Westlife song

Alyssa, from Ballymoney, Northern Ireland, wanted to hear Hello My Love by Westlife but ended up with Alexandra Burke's version of Hallelujah when her Amazon Echo Dot speaker didn't understand.




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Inside James Arthur's home: Star gives fans a glimpse into his luxurious abode

The singer, 32, gave fans a glimpse at his palatial looking home as he stays inside after admitting his 'health anxiety' has got the better of him.




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Olly Murs dons black wig and leather miniskirt as he dresses as a woman in hilarious lockdown video

The singer, 35, put a lot of effort into the video as he also donned an outfit inspired by Tiger King's Joe Exotic in an animal print top, blue jeans and a blond mullet.




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The furious Married At First Sight rows you DIDN'T see on Hayley and David's honeymoon from hell 

Married At First Sight newlyweds David Cannon and Hayley Vernon had the honeymoon from hell - but viewers apparently didn't see the half of it.




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Back-row trio Mark Wilson, Tom Curry and Sam Underhill could still make England's clash with Ireland

England want all three available to take on Ireland to offset any need to pitch Billy Vunipola into a third Test in as many weeks. All three trained on Wednesday at England's Pennyhill Park camp.




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England 57-15 Ireland: England run riot against Ireland in Rugby World Cup warm-up victory

CHRIS FOY AT TWICKENHAM: The match tickets proclaimed 'this is no warm-up' and on a scorching, record-breaking day here, Manu Tuilagi and England proved too hot to handle.




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Mario Balotelli pays bar owner €2,000 to drive his moped into the sea

Mario Balotelli has reportedly landed himself in trouble with the Italian authorities after the former Manchester City striker allegedly paid a bar owner €2,000 to drive his moped into the sea.




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Rebel Wilson's mother Sue hilariously rolls her eyes at her daughter on Pooch Perfect

Rebel Wilson might be one of the most popular stars in Hollywood who is known for her sense of humour and comedic hits, including Pitch Perfect and Bridesmaids. 




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Rebel Wilson starts hilarious fight on TikTok and asks her followers to join in

TikTok has taken the world by storm. And on Saturday, Rebel Wilson, 40, started a hilarious duet fight challenge on the video-sharing app.




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Laura Marling album review: This strange period has found its first classic album

Quite a few albums that should have come out now have been postponed till the autumn. You can understand why, but it's no use to the fans who have time to kill and a thirst for new music.




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Rio Olympics and Zika Virus could spark 'a full-blown global health disaster'

University of Ottawa professor Amir Attaran has accused the World Health Organisation (WHO) of putting unborn children at risk by letting August's Olympics go ahead as planned.




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Calls for Rio Olympics to be postponed, cancelled or moved over Zika virus fears

University of Ottawa's Amir Attaran recently wrote an article in the Harvard Public Health Review, saying the Olympics should be moved from Rio to prevent a 'full-blown global health disaster'.




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Rio Olympics may be cancelled over the Zika virus

More than 200 academics have now signed an open letter to the World Health Organisation calling for the Olympics to be postponed. But is it really necessary? Virus expert Dr Derek Gatherer gives his views.




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Greg Rutherford has sperm frozen amid fears over Zika virus at Rio Olympics

The British long-jumper has frozen samples of his sperm amid fears about the Zika virus at this summer's Olympic Games in Rio. The virus can cause birth defects and be transmitted through sex.




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Rory McIlroy pulls out of Rio Olympics 2016 over fears about the Zika virus

The Northern Ireland sportsman was due to compete in the sporting event in August. But he said today that it was a risk he was 'unwilling to take'.




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Zika virus Q&A: What is it and what are the dangers for Rio Olympics 2016? 

With the Zika virus casting a cloud hanging over the Olympics Games, several athletes have opted out with many more taking precautions. MARTHA KELNER answers the key questions...




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Hideki Matsuyama to withdraw from Rio 2016 Olympic golf event over Zika fears

Hideki Matsuyama has become the latest golfer to withdraw from the Olympics because of concerns over the Zika virus. He joins the likes of Rory McIlroy and Jason Day in deciding not to compete.




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Carly Patterson says she will not attend Rio Games over Zika fears

Carly Patterson, one of the most decorated gymnasts in United States Olympic history has revealed she will be skipping the upcoming Rio de Janeiro Games due to the threat of the Zika virus.




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BBC staff refuse to travel to cover Rio Olympics over Zika virus fears

A dozen staff are threatening to follow sports journalist Richard Conway (pictured) who is said to have told bosses he is bowing out of the event in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.




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Hope Solo shows off the 'Zika proof' arsenal she's packing for the Rio Olympics 

Hope Solo took to Twitter to Friday to document her extensive Zika arsenal laid out on her bed – adding: 'If anyone in the village forgot to pack repellent, come and see me… #DeptofDefense #zikaproof.'




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Zika virus to sports stars during the Rio Olympics is negligible

Scientists at Yale University have calculated only three to 37 people will bring the mosquito-borne disease back to their countries - in a worst-case scenario.




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Australian athletes ROBBED during Rio Olympics 2016 fire evacuation

Australian team boss Kitty Chiller confirmed on Monday a laptop and some Zika-protective shirts were stolen during a fire evacuation on Friday when a blaze was sparked by a cigarette.




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Rio locals promise to give the world 'Olympic welcome' despite fears over Zika

From furious protests over government corruption to the Zika epidemic, the road to Rio has been beset with problems, but locals have said visitors can expect a warm welcome.




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How YOU can avoid these common health risks in Rio de Janeiro

While Zika is in the spotlight, there are other bugs and health problems that Olympic athletes and spectators should keep in mind. Here's look at what athletes and travelers can do about them.




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Hope Solo taunted with 'Zika virus' chants during Rio Olympics 2016

American goalkeeper Hope Solo was heavily booed during Team USA's opening soccer match in the Rio Olympics.




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Ryan Seacrest reveals his toned tummy in Rio while fans warn about Zika virus

Ryan Seacrest arrived in Rio de Janeiro just days ago as he is set to host Friday's Olympic opening ceremony.




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KATIE HOPKINS on the 2016 Rio Olympics and why it stinks

The athletes who have decided to attend may be competing under the arms of Christ the Redeemer, but it’s hard to find one redeeming feature to the Olympic Games in Rio, writes KATIE HOPKINS.




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Rio witch doctors say 'don't worry about Zika virus at Olympics 2016'

Herbalists and witch doctors in Rio de Janeiro say star athletes who skipped this year's Olympic Games shouldn't have worried about contracting Zika while in Brazil.




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Australian photographer has $40k worth of camera gear stolen from him by woman in Rio

An Australian photographer in Rio covering the 2016 Olympic Games has become the latest robbery victim with $40,000 of camera gear stolen in a sting led by a woman.




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Rio Olympics battered by torrential rain and high winds

Torrential rain and high winds became the latest misfortune to hit the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, with rowing events canceled and other athletes including cyclists forced to cope with the bad weather.




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Demi Lovato offers 'deepest apologies' after backlash over her mother's joke that 'everybody in Rio is gonna get the Zika virus'

The star took to Twitter on Saturday after many were put off by a Snapchat story she shared earlier in which her mom Dianna Hart joked, 'Everybody down in Rio gonna get the Zika virus!'




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Jade Jones wins consecutive golds at Rio Olympics with 16-7 victory in taekwondo final

TeamGB taekwondo champion Jade Jones kicked her way Olympic history when she won gold to make her the most successful Briton in her sport.




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Giaan Rooney talks about being pregnant after returning from Rio Olympics amid Zika fears

Australian swimmer-turned-commentator, Giaan Rooney, has announced she's pregnant with her second child, just months after travelling to Brazil amid the Zika virus concerns




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Australian fans left ‘furious’ with Optus Sport after streaming services continuously cut out

Optus won the rights to stream all 64 games of the World Cup to Australian audiences via their online and mobile services. But thousands of viewers were left frustrated by a troubling error message.




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Rosario Dawson and Maya Rudolph join Prince's family for special memorial in Minnesota

Friends and relatives of the late singer Prince gathered on Saturday for a special memorial service at his estate.




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Prince's luxurious Caribbean hideaway set to be auctioned off

The stunning Caribbean hideaway, which boasts a purple driveway and was previously listed two years ago for $12 million, will now be auctioned off on July 12. Prince passed away in 2016.




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Trump says there is NO confirmation North Korean dictator is seriously ill

President Trump said there is no confirmation that North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un is gravely ill during Tuesday's White House press briefing.




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Trump says report that Kim Jong-un is seriously ill is 'incorrect' and calls CNN 'fake news'

President Donald Trump claimed that reports of North Korea's Kim Jong Un being gravely ill was 'fake news' from CNN during Thursday's daily COVID-19 briefing




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Inside the mysterious Wikistrat firm that Mueller is investigating

Wikistrat, a company that pitches itself as a crowdsourced geopolitical research firm, may actually be involved in intelligence-gathering on behalf of foreign governments, it has been reported.




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As Sol Kerzner dies aged 84, RICHARD KAY looks back at his riotously louche life

To the very end, when he was 84 years old, battling cancer and in possession of a fortune worth upwards of £500million, South African hotel boss, Sol Kerzner was still making deals.




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New calls for No10 to sack 'weirdo' advisor who claimed black people are mentally inferior

Andrew Sabisky, a self-described 'super-forecaster', answered Number 10's call for 'weirdos and misfits' but has prompted fury with his extreme views.




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The most Australian interview ever: Hilarious 7-Eleven customer re-enacts tackling would-be robber

A Melbourne hero has described the incredibly moment he thwarted a would-be robber with an MMA inspired take down.




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Hilarious moment a man bumps into his exact doppelgänger at a friend's wedding

Azly Yozof, 29, met his real life doppelgänger at his friend's wedding in Malaysia over the weekend, as his best-friend capture the hilarious moment on his phone.




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Kindness is a top priority in a long-term partner says a new study

One of the top qualities that we look for in a long-term partner is kindness, according to new research by Swansea University conducted on over 2,700 college students from across the globe.




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TV chef Ainsley Harriott awarded an MBE by Prince Charles

Celebrity chef, Ainsley Harriott was invested as a Member of the British Empire (MBE) by the Prince of Wales at Buckingham Palace earlier today.




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Snapshot of the Queen calling Boris Johnson for their weekly meeting is turned into hilarious memes

Buckingham Palace on Wednesday released a photo of the Queen on the phone to the Prime Minister in a move to calm fears for her health after it emerged Prince Charles had coronavirus.




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Cartoon Prince George is hilariously catty as he addresses the masses in first look at The Prince

Fans of writer/Family Guy producer Gary Janetti's ultra sassy memes about Prince George were in for a treat when he shared a promo for the HBO Max show via Instagram.