Real World News
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Brett Kavanaugh 'sexual assault victim' speaks 16 September 2018 The woman alleging she was was sexually assaulted by US President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh, has identified herself, the Washington Post reports. Christine Blasey Ford alleges he pinned her to a bed and tried t…
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Typhoon Mangkhut: 14 killed as storm batters Philippines 15 September 2018 Related TopicsTyphoon Mangkhut Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionSuper typhoon reaches the Philippines Some 14 people have been killed in a massive storm which brought destruction to the northern Philippines, a presidential adviser says. Typhoon Mangkhut …
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Decades of sex abuse uncovered at Rhu children's home By Mark Daly BBC Disclosure 17 September 2018 Image caption Dozens of people have told BBC Scotland they were abused at the home …
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Not sure if the media have noticed this yet, so far cannot see any reports. However what cowardly scum, feral youth thinking they are gangsters. I know that area well. sadly it is not an isolated incident. Graphic Footage
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A man has been arrested and police are looking for five others after a traffic warden was dragged off his moped and violently kicked and stamped on. West Midlands Police says the "sickening violence" happened between 5pm and 5.30pm on 14 September in the Alum Rock area of Birmingham. The victim, who was on duty, was dragged from his moped before being kicked and having his head stamped on. The gang then stole his vehicle. Currently, the men numbered one, two and three in the images released by police are being treated as suspects. https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/five-men-sought-after-sickening-attack-on-traffic-warden/ar-BBNmEt3?ocid=spar…
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Millions of travellers could be hit with a new tax to pay for more Border Force staff at airports. Cuts to the number of officers and a surge in passengers have been blamed for delays of up to two-and-a-half hours at some passport controls this summer. The Government is considering how to beef up security at the borders and reduce queues without relying on public funds. https://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/news/british-families-face-being-hit-with-a-new-flight-tax-to-help-government-pay-for-border-staff-at-airports/ar-BBNlRuM?ocid=spartandhp
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Church will meet to consider Wonga borrower rescue 15 September 2018 Image copyright PA Image caption Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has been a stern critic of payday loan firms …
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'Broken' rail franchise system to be reviewed 15 September 2018 Image copyright Getty Images A review of the rail industry is to be launched by the government next week, following criticism of the way the franchising model is run. Labour said the model …
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Hurricane Florence: Mass evacuation from 'storm of a lifetime' 12 September 2018 Related TopicsHurricane Florence Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionPeople have left homes and taken precautions ahead of the hurricane US East Coast residents are running out of time to flee before Hurricane Florence hits the region as soon as Thursd…
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Divorce law: Plans to overhaul 'archaic' laws revealed 15 September 2018 Image copyright Getty Images More details have emerged about government plans to overhaul "archaic" divorce laws in England and Wales. Couples wishing to divorce could soon benefit…
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Trump ex-campaign chief Manafort strikes plea deal 14 September 2018 Related TopicsRussia-Trump inquiry Image copyright Reuters Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort has pleaded guilty to two criminal charges as part of a deal with Special Counse…
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UK driving licences may not be valid in the European Union if there is no Brexit deal, the Government has said. In the latest batch of "no-deal" papers, Brits were warned that after March 2019 “your driving licence may no longer be valid by itself” to drive in the EU. Drivers would need to obtain an international driving permit from the Post Office, which are currently £5.50. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/uk-driving-licence-may-not-be-valid-in-europe-after-nodeal-brexit-a3935256.html
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Students have launched a powerful campaign featuring a "school to prison" Tube map to highlight the impact exclusion can have on disadvantaged pupils. The campaign, called Education Not Exclusion, was spotted by a number of commuters travelling on the Tube on Thursday morning. The group of South London students used the template of a Tube map to show the route disadvantaged pupils can take between school exclusions and prison. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/london-students-highlight-school-to-prison-line-on-gcse-results-day-a3918846.html This might even work if the had posters on the streets and in schools .
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This amazing footage appears to capture a 'Dukes of Hazzard style' moment when a speeding van flies through the air after hitting a roundabout. The silver Citroen van is caught hurtling along a dual carriageway before failing to stop and launching into the air as it strikes the cambered edge of Stag roundabout. The silver vehicle overtakes another van before apparently being surprised by the edge of the roundabout - despite the warning signs, road markings and the huge arrow sign on the roundabout itself. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6163131/Moment-van-hurtles-straight-roundabout-flies-air-Dukes-Hazzard-style-scene.html
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Trump disputes Puerto Rico hurricane death toll 13 September 2018 Related TopicsHurricane Irma Image copyright AFP/Getty Image caption The US territory has asked Congress for $139bn in recovery f…
