All news for 2023-03-21

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Toto Wolff told to rip up George Russell's contract and make Lewis Hamilton No.1
A recently resurfaced comment from last year saw a prominent F1 journalist suggest Mercedes should always be prioritising Lewis Hamilton and force George Russell to comply
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Bruce Willis birthday video proves he achieved the impossible with Demi Moore
Despite his crushing dementia diagnosis, Bruce was lovingly surrounded by his ex and current wife, and his five daughters, writes Polly Hudson
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Princess Beatrice's stepson doesn't go to school in US due to upsetting tragedy
Princess Beatrice's stepson is known by his nickname 'Wolfie' and is frequently seen with the Royal Family at events such as the Platinum Jubilee celebrations and for Christmas last year
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Ed Sheeran 'didn't want to live any more' after friend's death and wife's tumour
Ed Sheeran has revealed he sought therapy after feeling like he 'didn't want to live any more' following his wife being diagnosed with a tumour while pregnant and the death of his friend Jamal Edwards
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NATO chief says 'dangerous world' demands 'more ambitious' defence spending
Alliance Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg outlined plans to demand more money from the coalition's 30 members - even though the vast majority of countries do not even meet the current 2% benchmark
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Andrew 'just wanted out and changed mind on $12m settlement to avoid trial'
A lawyer for Virginia Giuffre, who said she was forced to have sex with Prince Andrew when she was 17, said the Duke of York changed his mind about a reported $12million because he 'just wanted out'
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Liverpool 'open talks' with transfer guru who questioned Man Utd's "blueprint"
Liverpool are in the market for another Sporting Director after Julian Ward confirmed he would be leaving at the post at the end of the season, months after replacing Michael Edwards
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Woman who had ovaries removed gives birth to twins after beating all the odds
Proud parents Shelly and Robert Battista welcomed identical twin girls into the world just two years after Shelly had her ovaries and fallopian tubes removed during cancer treatment
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Scary giant new red 'cryptic trapdoor' spider that could bite humans discovered
Scientists have discovered a new species of trapdoor spider in Australia that could cause a bite that is 'physically painful' if they come into contact with humans. Female euoplos dignitas spiders can live up to 20 years
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Olivia Pratt-Korbel murder trial told target 'had enemies and been shot before'
Joseph Nee, who was chased by Thomas Cashman into Olivia Pratt-Korbel's home in August 2022, had been shot at by someone in March 2018 and he had 'enemies', the court heard
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Brit paralysed after she slips near edge of swimming pool on Portugal holiday
Debbie Aspinall, 48, was on holiday in Faro with her husband Warren and a group of friends when she slipped at their villa - she spent the next four weeks in a Portuguese hospital
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Bairstow 'to miss IPL' and focus on England Ashes recovery after freak injury
Jonny Bairstow has been out of action since September when he broke his leg in three places in a freak accident while playing golf and the England star is now set to miss the IPL
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Partygate bashes Boris Johnson attended - and the Covid rules at the time
In a 52-page legal dossier, Boris Johnson scrambled to shake off criticism of his conduct ahead of an explosive grilling by MPs on Wednesday about what he knew about Partygate boozing
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5 kids aged 8 to 17 killed in fireball crash as unlicensed teen driver hits tree
The teenage driver's father said that his son had driven in the past even though he didn't have a license, but said he had urged him against it, before the tragic crash on the Hutchinson River Parkway in Scarsdale, New York
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Ramadan 2023 date announced after March new moon not sighted in Saudi Arabia
The Hilal sighting Committee in Sudair, Saudi Arabia, was unable to see the crescent moon on Tuesday evening, pushing back the start date of the Muslim holy month until March 23
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NBA fans respond after Shaquille O'Neal posts worrying hospital picture
NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal has told fans not to worry after posting a picture from a hospital bed after the 51-year-old 2000 MVP underwent hip replacement surgery, ruling him out until April
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Michael Chandler leaps to Conor McGregor's defence in row over steroids
McGregor has been accused by fans and fighters of taking steroids since his leg break but his soon-to-be-opponent Chandler has come to the defence of the Irishman
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Katherine Ryan weighs in on Met Police controversy as she praises Harry Styles
Comedian Katherine Ryan has praised Harry Styles for taking on the role of a gay policeman in the LGBTQ+ period drama My Policeman, insisting the police "need him"
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Geordie Shore bloodbath as two MTV show legends axed from final series
It's up in the air whether this year's series of Geordie Shore will be the final one ever, but one thing is for certain - Scotty T and Marty McKenna will not be making a cameo
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Anton Du Beke addresses why he had kids at 50 as he advises Giovanni Pernice
Anton Du Beke chats with Strictly Come Dancing's Giovanni Pernice about becoming a father in their new BBC travel series Anton and Giovanni's Adventures in Sicily
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Travel expert says you should always book your flights on Tuesday mornings
Darryl Newby, co-founder of Welcome to Travel, has offered his top advice for people looking to enjoy a holiday this year while not spending every last penny they have
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Stephen Bear's fiancée says she loves convict 'so much' as 'she risks prison'
Stephen Bear's fiancée Jessica Smith has spoken out after Georgia Harrison's revenge porn documentary about the hell Bear put her through, following a visit to see him in prison
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Ted Kravitz agrees with Lewis Hamilton and questions Red Bull F1 'advantage'
Sky Sports presenter Kravitz hinted that Red Bull's F1 rivals might be questioning the legality of the RB19's DRS system given just how powerful it is proving to be
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Laura Woods left "very excited" by claims about Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard
Martin Odegaard is set to be rewarded for his exceptional form for Arsenal this season with a new bumper seven-year contract - and Gunners fan Laura Woods is delighted
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Emmerdale star Fiona Wade's marriage to former co-star helped her quit soap
Former Emmerdale star Fiona Wade, who recently quit her role as Priya Sharma, has opened up on her marriage in a new interview