All news for 2023-01-23

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Barcelona 'in transfer talks' to sign first Real Madrid player in 27 years
Moves between Real Madrid and Barcelona are very rare, but the Catalans could add a player from their rivals as they consider a move for one of Carlo Ancelotti's stars
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UK politician's heartbreak after he tragically loses both parents in house fire
Former DUP politician Alex Easton lost both his parents Alec and Ann, who were both in their eighties, in a fire at their home in Co Down on Monday morning
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Boris Johnson to be grilled by MPs over claims he lied over Partygate in weeks
The Privileges Committee, which is investigating claims Boris Johnson misled MPs over lockdown-busting gatherings in No10, is set to begin hearings in March. that will take place every Tuesday and Wednesday
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Aussie Open pundit lifts lid on extent of vile 'body shaming' abuse
Former tennis star Jelena Dokic has revealed the extent of the abuse she has received on social media, including being called a "whale" and told to "cut back on the candy"
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Grenfell survivors want 'intensive testing' as blaze firefighters start to die
EXCLUSIVE Locals still haunted by the 2017 disaster told The Mirror they want intensive tests so they can stop “living in fear” of deadly diseases from Grenfell’s toxins
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Fulham vs Tottenham kick-off delayed as Premier League clubs release statements
The Premier League fixture between Fulham and Tottenham on Monday night was delayed by 15 minutes as supporters of both clubs struggled to travel to Craven Cottage
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M&M’s replaces cartoon chocolate figures with actor Maya Rudolph after backlash
The company has said it will now recruit actor Maya Rudolph as its spokesperson instead of the anthropomorphic candies, as she is someone "America can agree on"
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Italy chief backs Netflix series to give 'boring Test rugby' a much-needed boost
A new Netflix series documenting two of this year's major rugby tournaments could be just what the doctor ordered as rugby seeks to remedy its ails concerning spectator reach
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Popular young teacher dies suddenly leaving a 'huge hole' at primary school
Rachel Morgan, who worked at Kells Infant School, Cumbria, is being remembered as a passionate teacher and being a "thoughtful and kind" colleague
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Ferrari "politics" blamed for Mick Schumacher's absence from 2023 F1 grid
Schumacher might have been offered another seat on the 2023 F1 grid despite being axed by Haas, but the chief of the interested team has blamed Ferrari for that not happening
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Los Angeles Lakers close on first trade of the season after LeBron James demand
The Los Angeles Lakers have finalised a trade for Washington Wizards star Rui Hachimura as LeBron James' wish for recruits appears to have been somewhat granted by the front office
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Floyd Mayweather to fight Geordie Shore star in London in February
Floyd Mayweather will take on Aaron Chalmers, best known for his career as a reality TV star and a brief MMA run in Bellator, in the new main event of his London boxing event
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LIV Golf given hope of world ranking points after Tour bosses make decision
LIV Golf stars who joined the rebel circuit saw their world ranking drop last season after being suspended from PGA Tour events, resulting in fears of them missing the Major tournaments
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'Electrical signals in breasts could help us understand why cancer spreads'
Dr Miriam Stoppard shares exciting research from Imperial College London on the electrical charges given out by cancer cells, which could lead to targeted attacks and new treatments
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My wife came back from a work trip with another guy's pants in her suitcase
Coleen Nolan advises a reader who can't face asking his wife if she slept with someone while away in business
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Tory shame of asylum-seeking children missing from hotel run by Home Office
Darren Lewis is appalled by reports that defenceless kids are being abducted from a Government-run hotel for asylum seekers
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Firefighter critical after tackling blaze as 4 colleagues also taken to hospital
A firefighter is in critical condition after tackling a blaze in Edinburgh this morning. Four more are being treated after the fire at the Jenners building in the Scottish capital earlier today
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Russian man swerves Vladimir Putin's draft by living off-grid in a forest
Russian IT specialist Adam Kalinin moved to a forest in September when Vladimir Putin announced a partial mobilisation, fearing he could soon be called up
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'Auditioned for Love Island - how they make you feel special and my big mistake'
Summer Fox once auditioned for Love Island and has lifted the lid on what it's like behind the scenes - including the 'awkward' meeting she had with other hopefuls
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Ex-UFC champion vows to beat YouTube star Jake Paul "in his sleep"
Luke Rockhold, the former middleweight world champion, is 1-4 since he won the belt from Chris Weidman but believes he could stop Jake Paul if the pair were to meet in the ring
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Heart-stopping moment hero grabs attacker's gun after he killed 10 in massacre
Have-a-go hero Brandon Tsay tackled the shooter Huu Can Tran as he entered the second dancehall of Star Ballroom Dance Studio in Monterey Park in California, US
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Sacked Lampard banned Everton star from training in final week after furious row
Tensions boiled over at Everton in the week leading up to Frank Lampard's sacking as manager of the relegation-threatened Premier League side, who are second bottom of the table
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Ofcom makes decision on Neville's controversial ITV rant after record complaints
Gary Neville's controversial rant during ITV's coverage of the World Cup in Qatar attracted a host of complaints, forcing regulatory body Ofcom to make a decision
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Shannon Sharpe apologises to Memphis Grizzlies despite LeBron James backing
NFL Hall of Famer and Fox Sports host Shannon Sharpe apologised after his action during a Los Angeles Lakers and Memphis Grizzlies game in which he argued with players on the court
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England boss Steve Borthwick distances himself from Eddie Jones tactic
Former boss Eddie Jones was known for his verbal attacks on opponents but Borthwick isn't planning on following suit ahead of the Six Nations campaign