Day: September 12, 2020
Conor McGregor arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure and attempted sexual assault in Corsica
September 12, 2020Conor McGregor has been arrested on suspicion of attempted sexual assault and indecent exposure in Corsica, according to French media reports. A spokesman for the retired mixed martial arts star told the AFP news agency that the Irishman “vigorously denies any accusation of bad behaviour”. The 32-year-old former featherweight and lightweight champion was taken into […]
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‘An absolute top human being’: Harry Maguire to remain Man Utd captain
September 12, 2020Manchester United’s manager has said Harry Maguire is an “absolute top human being” and will remain the club’s captain despite being convicted of assaulting a police officer. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has backed the defender – a week before his side are due to play Crystal Palace in their first game of the season. Maguire was […]
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Motorist threatens man with 3ft bat during rush hour row over ‘bad driving’
September 12, 2020A man grabbed a 3ft bat from his car as he argued with a fellow driver during a road rage incident on a busy high street. The spat, which was caught on camera, threatened to spiral out of control as the man swung the weapon at another man. In the footage he’s heard shouting: ‘That’s […]
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Gay Hussar restaurant ditches old-time spicy gossip for modern Soho vibe
September 12, 2020Goulash is once again on the menu, but this time rubbing shoulders with fine French and English-style cooking rather than meat-heavy Hungarian classics – and paired with some of the world’s finest wines. More than two years since the legendary Gay Hussar in London closed its doors, a new restaurant is opening on the site […]
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US politicians demand Netflix is investigated by Department of Justice over French film Cuties – slamming it as 'child porn'
September 12, 2020The latest headlines in your inbox twice a day Monday – Friday plus breaking news updates Members of congress are demanding action be taken against Netflix after the release of a controversial new film, Cuties. Critics have blasted the film, which is available on the streaming service, for showing pre-teen girls performing sexualised dance routines. […]
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Sir Terence Conran dies aged 88
September 12, 2020The latest headlines in your inbox twice a day Monday – Friday plus breaking news updates Designer, retailer and restaurateur Sir Terence Conran has died aged 88. Sir Terence “passed away peacefully today at his Barton Court home”, his family said in a statement. The statement, released by the Design Museum, described Sir Terence as […]
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Government will not exempt children from 'rule of six', says Michael Gove
September 12, 2020The Government is not considering backing down over the “rule of six” despite calls from Tory MPs to exempt children from the new restrictions, Michael Gove has confirmed. Some Conservative backbenchers are pressuring for England to follow Scotland and Wales in exempting under-12s from the six-person limit from the measures to slow the spread of […]
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UK coronavirus LIVE: Fears UK losing control of Covid-19 as Gove insists rule of six won't be changed
September 12, 2020News › UK A man wearing a face mask walks past a social distance sign ( REUTERS ) The latest headlines in your inbox twice a day Monday – Friday plus breaking news updates The UK is “on the edge of losing control” of Covid-19, the former chief scientific adviser and member of Sage Sir […]
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UK weather forecast: Temperatures to be hotter than the Bahamas next week as mercury rises above 30C
September 12, 2020The latest headlines in your inbox twice a day Monday – Friday plus breaking news updates The UK is set to be hotter than the Bahamas next week as tropical air pushes temperatures above 30C. Over the weekend the mercury could hit 25C (77F) in southern England but it will continue to rise into next […]
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