All news for 2023-06-16
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'Johnson and Trump use same playbook - now they are both being held accountable'
For years, both men have twisted the rules, broken their word and trampled over decency. This week reality finally caught up with them, writes JASON BEATTIE
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First ever person to be diagnosed with autism dies aged 89-years-old
Donald Triplett was the first person to have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder in the 1940s, he died peacefully at his home in Mississippi after a period of extended illness
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Norman sued by girl claiming she was sexually assaulted at his house by minors
The CEO and face of LIV Golf Greg Norman is being sued by a minor who alleges she attended a party at his house allegedly where she claims she was sexually assaulted by two minors - he has denied the allegations
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F1 stars told "there will be crashes" ahead of vote on controversial rule change
F1 drivers recently got another chance to test new tyres being developed by Pirelli ahead of the planned ban on tyre blankets being used in the sport from next year
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'We live in town cut off from world twice a day - it's like a step back in time'
Residents on an isolated Essex island have told how they "love being cut off" in their town at high tide and say that they have a "strong community" which is like "going back in time"
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Lewis Hamilton says Max Verstappen has it "easier" amid Mercedes struggles
Hamilton is currently having to work hard to help his Mercedes team to return to championship contention, while Verstappen has been enjoying life as the pace-setter
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Surgeons are latest medics to drop opposition to assisted dying being legalised
The Royal College of Surgeons voted to fall in line with the British Medical Association, the Royal College of Physicians and the Royal College of Nursing
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McDonald's fans are just realising there's a 'lush' new flavour frappe on menus
McDonald's is offering two new iced beverages on its menu this summer, the Strawberries and Cream frappé - which is as much as £2 cheaper than Starbucks - and a new and improved version of its iced latte
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Charlie Gard's parents relived horror of court fight while watching new TV drama
Like the family in the four-part series, Connie Yates and Chris Gard had to fight the NHS for the right to take their baby son out of hospital for potentially life-saving treatment
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NFL legend Deion Sanders told he could lose foot as "arteries shut down"
Deion Sanders has a lot on his plate in his first year as University of Colorado head coach, but he also has health problems to contend with after being told he could lose his foot
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Aston Villa land major coup as Unai Emery handed reunion with "serial winner"
The highly-rated sporting director has moved to Villa Park where he will reunite with Unai Emery, the pair having enjoyed massive success together previously at Sevilla
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Man who 'threw women from castle' had marks on face like 'victims clawed him'
A woman from the US was killed when a man, also from America, allegedly threw her and her friend from Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany - the inspiration for Disney's Cinderella
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Bartender leaves people divided over response to customer who asked for 'no ice'
A TikTok video posted by a bartender has sparked an intense debate on the platform after a customer asked the keep for 'no ice' so he could get more alcohol in his drink - which, apparently, is a no-go in the industry
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Facebook and WhatsApp DOWN: Social network and chat app offline in huge meltdown
All of Meta's apps are currently offline leaving WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook offline and unable to access the platforms.
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Huge fire rages by MoD camp as crews tackle blaze over 12 hectares
The fire broke out at the British Army Training Camp in Longmoor with Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service expecting the incident to "continue for some time"
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Amy Dowden puts baby plan on hold for fertility treatment ahead of cancer fight
The 32-year-old professional dancer has spoken movingly to the Mirror following a single mastectomy last week after being diagnosed with grade 3 aggressive breast cancer just one month ago
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Kate and Sophie are being lined up for top royal honour, expert says
The Princess of Wales and Duchess of Edinburgh have become strong figures with in the Royal Family and it is "incredibly likely" that they will be given top new roles, said an expert
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Jonny Bairstow issues Joe Root warning after 30th Test hundred in Ashes opener
The former England captain hit an unbeaten 118 to carry England to 393-8 before Ben Stokes' declaration late in the day put Australia into bat for 20 minutes before Day Two
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Officials deny mooring rope was cause of Greece boat tragedy that left 78 dead
Reports had claimed the migrant boat capsized on Wednesday after a rope was attached to it from a coastguard vessel, 50 miles off the southern coast of Greece
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Royal family 'take heart' that Harry and Meghan 'have nothing left to say'
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s deal with Spotify has ended after only one series of the the podcast Archetypes, which ran for 12 episodes from August 2022 and explored the history of stereotypes levelled against women
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Amy Dowden opens up on terrifying wait for surgery after cancer diagnosis
Bravely giving her first newspaper interview since gruelling operation, she admits hesitantly 'this is the first day I have felt like Amy'
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Love Island fans demand 'bully' be removed from villa and threaten to call Ofcom
Several Love Island viewers took to Twitter this week to threaten to complain to Ofcom over Molly Marsh seemingly being singled out and 'bullied' in the villa
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John Torode addresses Gregg Wallace 'feud’ claim after saying they're ‘not pals’
MasterChef host John Torode has spoken out on his relationship with his co-host Gregg Wallace after rumours of a "feud emerged
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Tulisa's life now - drug scandal, health woes, and cruel trolling over image
After rising to fame with N-Dubz and having a stint as an X-Factor judge, Tulisa Contostavlos, who will appear on Celebrity Gogglebox, became a real household name but vanished from the spotlight
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Locals slam plan to light up 26ft naked man statue that could 'distract drivers'
The Yoxman statue, which stands in the grounds of Cockfield Hall in Yoxford, Suffolk, has been overlooking the busy A12 since its installation in 2021 and could soon be more visible to motorists at night
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