All news for 2024-02-20

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Kremlin breaks silence over claims Alexei Navalny was murdered with Novichok
Russian authorities said that the cause of Alexei Navalny's death Friday is still unknown and the results of any investigation are likely to be questioned abroad.
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Former Bank of China chairman Liu Liange is indicted on bribery charges
The former chairman of the Bank of China has been indicted on bribery charges, prosecutors said Monday, adding to a long list of business and government officials who have been brought down by Chinese leader Xi Jinping's anticorruption drive
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LIV stars forced to look elsewhere for major spots after Greg Norman slams OWGR
LIV Golf's representation at this year's major championships is set to be limited - with its members continuing to fall down the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR)
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Huge new UK bridge that's two miles long and costs whopping £1.6billon to build
When the River Colne Viaduct opens, trains will be able to travel up to 200mph and will cross the entire viaduct in just 40 seconds as part of the HS2 project
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Penrith Panthers star Nathan Cleary breaks silence on Super League interest
Aussie superstar, 26, is in England for the NRL premiers World Club Challenge clash with Wigan Warriors - and admits he might venture back to the UK for his club football
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Stormzy thrusts behind Maya Jama who says 'someone had a good time last night'
Rapper Stormzy was spotted cheekily thrusting behind girlfriend Maya Jama as she declared he'd 'had a good time' as he joined in the Love Island All Stars final celebrations
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Royals' drama-filled two weeks - cancer news, Harry's mad dash and website row
It has been just two weeks since King Charles' shock cancer diagnosis has been made public - and in that time, there has been a lot of drama for the Firm, especially when it comes to Prince William and Prince Harry
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Liverpool's two leading sporting director contenders in Klopp replacement plan
Liverpool are set for a summer of massive change, with club chiefs searching for both a new manager and a sporting director amid the departures of Jurgen Klopp and Jorg Schmadtke
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Robin Windsor smiling on cruise in last photo of Strictly star before death
The last photograph taken of ex Strictly Come Dancing professional Robin Windsor has emerged after it was announced that the ballroom and Latin dancer had died aged 44
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World's tallest man standing at over 8ft tall meets the shortest living woman
The world's tallest living man, Sultan Kosen, met up with the world's shortest living woman, Jyoti Amge, in California six years after a photoshoot went viral of the pair posing by the pyramids in Egypt
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Should walkers have the right to roam free in the countryside - vote in our poll
Campaigners are calling for statutory right of access across the countryside, as 2,500 public nature spots are obstructed by public land with no legal right of way - and we want to hear your thoughts
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Sarah Beeny's dishwasher 'hack' upsets fans - 'that's grounds for divorce'
Property Ladder star Sarah Beeny has taken to Instagram to reveal her unusual dishwasher hack - and fans are horrified. Sarah Beeny's husband has jokingly called the star 'untenable to live with'
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Man City vs Brentford isn't on TV thanks to overhang from Premier League rule
Man City will play Brentford on Tuesday night as they look to make good on their game in hand but the clash will not be shown on TV due to Premier League TV rules
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Jurgen Klopp slammed after his reaction to Liverpool's injury crisis spotted
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was visibly frustrated on the sideline when Curtis Jones, Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota were all forced off with injuries against Brentford, as the Reds were hit with more frustration ahead of Sunday's Carabao Cup Final
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L'Occitane set that includes wrinkle-busting 'magic' cream has almost 50% off
The French luxury brand is beloved for its nourishing formulas - but it doesn't come cheap. Thankfully, QVC has reduced the price of its anti-ageing set ahead of Mother's Day
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Max Verstappen earns F1 icon's support over divisive issue Red Bull driver hates
Max Verstappen isn't a fan of the glitz and glamour that come with being a modern-day Formula 1 driver, a stance which often sees him accused of being grumpy
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Houthi rebels' missile attack forces crew to abandon damaged Belize-flagged ship
The Houthis, who are backed by Iran, also claimed they had shot down an American MQ-9 Reaper drone
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Inside dangerous world of Royal Mail hackers LockBit as police take control
LockBit, a major criminal gang who runs an online website that organises ransomware cyber attacks, has been involved in many high-profile hackings over the last few years
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Woman accused of 'stealing ex's £1m Lotto winnings 'in misery' over fallout
Charlotte Cox has hit back at accusations of stealing Michael Cartlidge's Lotto winnings after they bought a scratch card and won £1million, saying he has 'no right' to the money
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'Beyond special' champion racehorse dies of injury sustained in hospital stay
Echo Zulu, who won the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies in 2021, had to be humanely euthanised after suffering a leg injury while recovering from major fracture
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Triple killer faces 'unduly lenient' sentence being increased
Valdo Calocane who stabbed to death Barnaby Webber, Grace O'Malley-Kumar and Ian Coates in Nottingham will have his sentence reviewed
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Strictly Come Dancing posts heartbreaking tribute to former pro Robin Windsor
Strictly Come Dancing has shared an emotional tribute to Robin Windsor - who was one of the original dancers on the BBC show - after his sad death at the age of 44
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Michael Sheen's The Way is 'incredibly close' to harsh reality of Welsh town
Michael Sheen directs and stars in BBC's newest three-part drama series The Way, which is set in his hometown of Port Talbot in Wales - but is it based on a true story?
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Police searching for Clapham attacker Abdul Ezedi find corpse in River Thames
On January 31, Abdul Ezedi, 35, hurled a corrosive chemical substance into the face of a woman he had been in a relationship with, along with her two children, before fleeing into London
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Strictly's Amy Dowden issues update after hospital dash amid 'big news'
Lorraine Kelly shared an update from Amy Dowden on Tuesday after the Strictly star's recent hospital dash, revealing that the dancer will be on the show next week with 'big news'