‘We Germans,’ Alexander Starritt by the Author: An Excerpt

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Unwitting Progressives for Trump

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Brexit Fury: Barnier BLOCKS fisheries talks until Britain relaxes 'unrealistic' demands

MICHEL Barnier, the EU's chief negotiator, has refused to open discussions on Britain's new fisheries proposals after France bashed the UK for having "unrealistic" demands.

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Brexit panic: UK holds emergency meeting with EU as transition period end date looms

THE UK is set to hold emergency talks with the EU on Tuesday following warnings that there is only a month left to strike a Brexit deal.

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Archaeology breakthrough: 1,000-year-old Christian cemetery yields terrifying discoveries

ARCHAEOLOGISTS in Poland were surprised to uncover an 11th-century cemetery, exposing a number of unusually buried corpses.

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Trump defends supporters accused in deadly clashes

The US president suggests right-wing activists in Wisconsin and Oregon acted in self-defence.

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Child Trust Funds: Teenagers get first chance to access cash

Savings pots could now be worth more than £1,000 but many teenagers are unaware they exist.

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The 1980s 'super recession': When unemployment topped 3m - and kept rising

As the UK copes with being in a recession, how does it compare with the recession in the 1980s?

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Rohingya crisis: Growing up in the world's largest refugee camp

Nayeem, 3, is one of 20,000 children born every year in the camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh.

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Meet Senegal's first female professional surfer

Khadjou Sambe, 25, defied social expectations to ride the Atlantic waves.

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Why this black drive-in cinema is a big hit

Drive-ins are booming, of course. But this one is also responding to the other big story of the year.

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Still ill with coronavirus six months later: 'I have no idea how to get better'

For some people Covid just will not go away – one woman’s Instagram diary of her long-haul illness.

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George Ezra opens up about OCD struggle

The musician says he is plagued by intrusive thoughts, and has suffered from OCD "my whole life".

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Hundreds of migrants still dying in Med five years since 2015

Five years on from the migrant crisis of 2015 hundreds are still dying in the Mediterranean.

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Rival powers jockey for the lead in hypersonic aircraft

The US, China and Russia are pouring money into aircraft that can fly at five times the speed of sound.

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Coronavirus: How teachers are feeling as schools return

Four teachers share their experiences of the pandemic as they prepare to welcome pupils back to school.

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The traditional crafts in danger of dying out

Who was the last British deckle-maker? Who makes withy pots? And what is an orrery?

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Facebook Could Block Sharing of News Stories in Australia

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Frustrated by Election Boycott, Venezuela’s Leader Pardons 100 Opponents

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A Teacher and Congresswoman Confronts School Reopenings

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Trump Fans Strife as Unrest Roils the U.S.

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A series of primaries in Massachusetts could be a bellwether for the Democratic Party.

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American Intelligence Knows What Russia Is Doing

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Hilary Swank on Netflix's sci-fi Away and the ultimate work-life dilemma

Hilary Swank talks about her role for Netflix as the commander on the first manned mission to Mars.

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The search engine boss who wants to help us all plant trees

Christian Kroll is the boss of Ecosia, which donates 80% of its profits to tree-planting projects.

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Sheffield United: Who wrote club anthem Greasy Chip Butty?

John Denver's 1974 hit Annie's Song has been the tune of Sheffield United's anthem for decades. Why?

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No Corrections: Aug. 31, 2020

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Quotation of the Day: As China Flexes, Taiwan Revamps Its Military

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How to Help Someone Who Lost Their Job

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Think You’re Making Good Climate Choices? Take This Mini-Quiz

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I’m Still Reading Andrew Sullivan. But I Can’t Defend Him.

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Sturgeon SHAMED: SNP caught sitting on emergency welfare fund as unemployment soars

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TikTok deal under threat from China issues over worrying new rules

TIKTOK should "seriously" consider abandoning deals to be sold to US companies, a trade expert has said.

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Princess Diana would have 'quickly instigated resolution' to sons Harry and William's war

PRINCESS Diana may have found a solution to the frosty relationship between Prince Harry and Prince William, her former bodyguard has claimed.

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Price of plastic carrier bags to double to 10p next year

The fee for single-use bags will rise to 10p and be extended to all shops from April 2021.

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Eat Out to Help Out discount comes to an end

The government's dining discount scheme ends on Monday, but there are calls for it to be extended.

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Mauritius oil spill: 'We want to protect our island'

Young locals are helping to prevent environmental damage after an oil leak from a ship that ran aground.

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Government paid influencers to promote Test and Trace

Taxpayer money was used to pay influencers to promote Test and Trace.

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Portland Shooting Amplifies Tensions in Presidential Race

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Trump, Vicar of Fear and Violence

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Jon Rahm Sinks a Big Putt to Win Playoff at the BMW Championship

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Norway bunker partygoers poisoned with carbon monoxide

More than 20 people were hospitalised after attending the party in the Norwegian capital Oslo.

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The search engine boss who wants to help us all plant trees

Christian Kroll is the boss of Ecosia, which donates 80% of its profits to tree-planting projects.

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Letter from Africa: Why Kenyans are no longer cheering their constitution

It is a time of reflection 10 years after the country was promised a rebirth, writes Waihiga Mwaura.

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Nicola Sturgeon under fire: SNP hate bill TORN APART after major issues exposed

THE SNP has been attacked after major concerns were raised with a controversial new hate bill.

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Stories of 2020: Five Lives Caught in a Year of Upheaval and Pain

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Jacob Blake: Donald Trump to visit Kenosha amid unrest

The president is due to visit the city of Kenosha on Tuesday to meet local police.

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US election 2020: Intelligence chief ends face-to-face security meetings

Democrats cry foul over the move, saying the public had a right to know about foreign interference.

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Shinzo Abe Is Ill. But Is That the Only Reason He’s Quitting?

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Corrections: Aug. 30, 2020

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With a Wary Eye on China, Taiwan Moves to Revamp Its Military

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Jacob Blake: Donald Trump to visit Kenosha amid unrest

The president is due to visit the city of Kenosha on Tuesday to meet local police.

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Quotation of the Day: District by District, a Plan for In-Person Schooling Falls Apart

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Virus Update

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Prince George first in line to inherit special heirloom from Charles when he becomes king

PRINCE GEORGE could follow in the footsteps of Prince Charles by taking on the beloved Highgrove residence, a royal expert has revealed.

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Treasury demands MASSIVE tax hikes to pay for coronavirus lockdown

THE TREASURY is pushing for dramatic tax rises in order to pay for the UK's coronavirus lockdown according to an incendiary new report.

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UK hot weather forecast: Britain to sizzle in September heat after Bank Holiday washout

BRITAIN will sizzle in September heat after a disappointing Bank Holiday weekend washout of heavy rain and fierce winds.

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Mauritius oil spill: Thousands march in Port Louis

Massive amounts of oil spilled into a wildlife sanctuary, and 39 dead dolphins have been discovered.

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Amid Tennis’s Swirling Storms, a Stubborn Djokovic Claims a Title

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End of BBC? Former No 10 advisor launches rival TV station to take on ‘woke’ Corporation

THE BBC is set to be rivalled by a secret new "impartial" television news channel organised by a former Government adviser.

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Black Lives Matter protesters topple and BEHEAD statue of Canada’s first Prime Minister

ACTIVISTS tore down a statue of Sir John A. Macdonald, Canada's first ever Prime Minister, in Montreal on Saturday.

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How to Build a Catapult From Newspaper

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Phoenix Settles With Black Family After Police Drew Guns Over Reported Doll Theft

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‘It Was Challenging’: Bucks Return, Balancing Basketball and Activism

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