All news for 2023-05-16

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Arteta has 'already identified' Xhaka's replacement ahead of his Arsenal exit
Granit Xhaka is set to leave Arsenal leaving Mikel Arteta to fill the void but the Spaniard has already identified Emile Smith Rowe as a possible replacement having trialed him in training
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Helen Mirren unveils new blue hair as fans spot her 'message for Amber Heard'
Dame Helen Mirren's choice of accessories on the Cannes red carpet have caught the eye of Amber Heard supporters, with some interpreting The Queen star's bamboo fan as a sign of support towards the Aquaman star
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The Repair Shop expert pays tribute to departing co-star with emotional farewell
The Repair Shop has waved goodbye to one members of its team as an expert wished their co-star all the best for the future on Instagram
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CDC issues mpox warning as summer parties threaten 'resurgence' of viral disease
A cluster of cases of mpox - formerly known as Monkeypox - has been observed, with 12 patients having been diagnosed with the virus over the past month. Experts warn people to look out for symptoms and vaccinate
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Tories told to launch probe as major donor named in money-laundering case
Tycoon Javad Marandi donated over half a million pounds to the Tories between 2019 and 2020 while Boris Johnson was leader, Electoral Commission records show
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Jordan Henderson warns Liverpool squad as three players confirm they're leaving
Roberto Firmino, James Milner, Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain are all leaving Liverpool at the end of the season but Jordan Henderson is keen for the rest of the squad to stay focused
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'I'm calling time on the snobbery abound students who don't want to go to uni'
Writing in the Mirror, Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham reveals plan to encourage more youngsters to study subjects such as engineering and computer science
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Pupils encouraged to do engineering and computing GCSEs to get jobs without uni
Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham wants students to pick GCSE subjects that will help them to get good jobs in the local economy without the need for university
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Keir Starmer vows to back 'builders not blockers' with planning rules shake-up
The Labour leader will attempt to capitalise on Tory failures over the housing crisis after Rishi Sunak bowed to pressure from his own MPs to scrap house-building targets last year
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Liz Truss to warn UK and EU 'can't wash their hands' of Taiwan in swipe at Sunak
The former Prime Minister will become the first ex-UK premier to visit the breakaway island for 27 years, following in the footsteps of idol, Margaret Thatcher
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Coventry hire extra security amid fireworks fears after Carrick and co. targeted
Middlesbrough's players and boss Michael Carrick were subjected to loud fireworks at their team hotel in the small hours before Sunday's play-off semi-final first leg at Coventry
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'Tories just try to whip up hatred against anybody who is different from them'
Take former Conservative Minister and MP Ann Widdecombe, who is presumably not personally short of money
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Mbappe watches NBA's hottest prospect Wembanyama in regular season goodbye
The Paris Saint-Germain player took the opportunity to watch the projected number one pick in the NBA draft for one of the final times in his homeland before he heads to the United States
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Wes Streeting vows to improve cancer survival as he recalls brush with disease
The Shadow Health Secretary added he was lucky he survived his own scare after kidney cancer was picked up by chance, aged 38
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Johnny Depp's hidden talents as he wows Cannes Film Festival with French skills
Johnny Depp is a man of many talents and showcased two of them in his latest performance as his French feature film debuted at the Cannes Film Festival
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Liverpool transfer path blocked by Emery leaving option 'better than Bellingham'
Liverpool have been linked with Aston Villa target Manuel Ugarte but are prioritising a move for Bayern Munich's Ryan Gravenberch having cooled their interest in Jude Bellingham
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Ex-Tory Ann Widdecombe tells families to ditch cheese sandwiches to save money
The ex-minister's condescending answer to being told the price of cheese sandwiches has risen by up to 101% was for people to stop making them
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Meghan Markle set for 'glam' relaunch after she's given prestigious award
Meghan Markle is reportedly "positioning herself as an inspirational figure" as she has "glam" relaunch after being honoured with prestigious Women of Vision award
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Incredible $48million farmhouse with 8 lakes, diner and garage for 250 cars
Located near Santa Claus, Indiana, the Big Tree Farm combines a log home, luxurious guest quarters, as well as entertainment and recreational facilities
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UK holiday spot with 'turdtowns' and 'unwelcoming' locals who 'spit on floor'
Scathing reviews of a popular UK holiday destination have seen a number of towns in the area branded 'turdtowns' - with one Youtuber finding 'depressing, bleak and sad' signs of decay
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Luton reach Championship play-off final to end Amad's Sunderland dream
LUTON 2-0 SUNDERLAND (3-2 AGG): First-half goals from Gabriel Osho and Tom Lockyer helped the Hatters recover from 2-1 down to keep their Premier League dream alive
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5 talking points as Martinez fires Inter into Champions League final past Milan
INTER 1-0 MILAN (3-0 on aggregate): Lautaro Martinez's second half goal sealed Inter's place in the Champions League final with an emphatic two-legged victory over Milan
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Michelle Heaton reunites with Liberty X for special celebrity performance
Michelle Heaton and her Liberty X bandmates Jessica Taylor and Kelli Young will be taking to a stage in Manchester very soon, with Gok Won and host of Coronation Street stars set to make an appearance at the gala
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Musk says Epstein JPMorgan subpoena 'idiotic', denies taking 'cretin's' advice
The government of the US Virgin Islands is trying to subpoena Elon Musk in its lawsuit seeking to hold JPMorgan Chase liable for sex trafficking acts committed by Jeffrey Epstein
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Council sends 'enforcers' to seize plant pots from residents' gardens on estate
Residents of a estate in London say they have been left frightened after Greenwich Council sent men to remove 'fire risk' potted plants decorating the front of their flats