All news for 2023-09-20

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Comic Simon Evans says Russell Brand was 'never a comedian' in scathing post
Russell Brand has been accused of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse at the height of his fame in an investigation by The Times and Channel 4's Dispatches – accusations which he vehemently denies
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Scott Twine outlines Hull City ambitions after being won over by Liam Rosenior
Hull City head coach Liam Rosenior was a major factor in Scott Twine's decision to join the Tigers on loan from Burnley in the summer transfer window, despite rival interest
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EE confirms important deadline that will leave some needing a new smartphone
EE customers beware: the UK telecoms giant BT has announced it will begin shutting down its 3G services from early next year, meaning thousands of people have to upgrade to stay online
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10 most expensive Premier League forwards - Martinelli second and Salah snubbed
The top 10 most valuable Premier League forwards have been revealed, but whilst a number of familiar faces feature, there is no place for Liverpool talisman Mohamed Salah
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Tesco brings back popular wine deal with 25% off big names
With celebrity endorsed brands, champagnes and everyday favourites included in the offer it's a great time to stock up your wine rack
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Mikel Arteta missed Arsenal Champions League tie after "biggest fear of my life"
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta will occupy a Champions League dugout for the first time but endured back luck as a player at the Gunners when a nasty clash denied him the chance to feature in a crunch tie
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9 bits of bad news sneaked out by Tories before Parliament went into recess
Rishi Sunak's Government had plenty to do before MPs headed off for recess - dumping an avalanche of documents, statements and accounts online
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Inflation in surprise fall to 6.7% - what it means for your money
Inflation measures how the price of goods and services has changed over time and at its peak, it reached 11.1% - far from the Bank of England target of 2%
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Prince George could make huge change to his name - but only when he becomes King
Like many generations of Kings and Queens before him, Prince George could choose to rule under a different regnal name when he accedes to the throne in the years to come
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Thomas Tuchel's absence from Bayern dugout vs Man Utd explained
Bayern Munich face Manchester United in their Champions League group stage opener on Wednesday but the German giants will be without boss Thomas Tuchel on the touchline
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Only 'sharpest mind' can solve mind-boggling brainteaser designed for kids
Even though this brain teaser is designed for children, it doesn't mean all adults will be able to get it straight away, as apparently 'only the sharpest minds' can - so how did you do?
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Warning to treat silent killer before it kills 76m by 2050 - 6 symptoms to know
If countries stepped up in effectively managing hypertension, then it could prevent 76 million deaths, 120 million strokes, 79 million heart attacks and 17 million cases of heart failure over the next 27 years
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High school rivalry week turns tragic as students flip car after paintball fight
A 'rivalry week' between two Lousiana High Schools has ended poorly, with multiple students arrested and one even flipping a car over in a crash as two groups smashed each other with paintballs while driving
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Cristiano Ronaldo in talks with WWE as deal eyed for huge Saudi Arabia show
Cristiano Ronaldo is by far the biggest sports star in Saudi Arabia and now World Wrestling Entertainment want to cash in on his profile when their Crown Jewel event comes to the Middle East
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Union Berlin's transformation from quirky fascination to Champions League debut
Signing of Leonardo Bonucci a signal of German club's intent but their Champions League debut away to Real Madrid is proof that patience and expertise can still see clubs reach the pinnacle of European club football
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Exact date Hurricane Nigel will bring two months' of rain as misery continues
Hurricane Nigel will sweep across the UK later this week with up to 200mm of rain falling in a matter of hours amid fresh flood warnings after 10,000 lightning strikes recorded
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Sir Alex Ferguson "screamed" when "crazy" Man Utd player parked in his spot
Former Manchester United and Brazil midfielder Kleberson has revealed a tense altercation with Sir Alex Ferguson during his days playing for the Premier League giant
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William charms New York as he jokes group of 60-year-olds are a 'rowdy' bunch
The Prince of Wales charmed New York during his short visit, even shaking hands and joking with locals as he jogged through Central Park - and was even completely unbothered when a rat ran across his path
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Inside Erik ten Hag's time at Bayern Munich - how Man Utd boss became 'Mini Pep'
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag worked alongside Pep Guardiola at Bayern Munich a decade ago, and now he returns to face his former employers in the Champions League
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MPs break up for conferences - how much more holiday they get than you
Parliament has become a ghost town as MPs abandon the House of Commons for the conference recess. But how much annual leave do they get?
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Liverpool handed £35m boost as Diogo Jota makes dream transfer target clear
Liverpool are working hard off the pitch as they prepare for their first Europa League game of the season, while Diogo Jota has named a top player his team should target
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Mikel Arteta admits Arsenal error as Champions League boost emerges
Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal return to the Champions League for the first time since 2017 on Wednesday evening as they do battle with Dutch giants PSV Eindhoven at the Emirates Stadium
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Aura the 'world's most advanced humanoid robot' to get own Las Vegas residency
Las Vegas is known to give residencies to the biggest stars - like Cher, Britney Spears, Usher and Celine Dion. Now, Aura, the 'world's most advanced humanoid robot,' is due to get her own place in the grand atrium at Sphere in Las Vegas
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Police warn of 'pump switch' trend as scammers give away petrol on victim's dime
The scam involves suspects often using aggression to offer assistance in helping someone pump their gas - however when the victim leaves the station, the suspect will fail to return the pump to the nozzle
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Andre Onana addresses Harry Maguire row amid Erik ten Hag's Man Utd concern
The Manchester United goalkeeper has discussed his on-pitch ouburst at Harry Maguire while manager Erik ten Hag has confessed he harbours some concerns over the club's injury record