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Pele’s coffin arrives at Santos Stadium for final farewell
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- Pele’s coffin arrives at Santos Stadium for final farewell
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- 1:10
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- The coffin of Brazilian football great Pelé was placed on the pitch at the stadium of his former club Santos.
The coffin carrying the three-time World Cup champion left Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo and was taken to Vila Belmiro stadium.
The Santos soccer club said in a statement that the public would be able to pay their final respects at the stadium.
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- More than 45,000 migrants crossed Channel to UK in 2022
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- 1:07
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- A record 45,756 migrants crossed the Channel to the UK in 2022, Government figures show
The last crossings of the year took place on Christmas Day, when 90 people made the journey from France in two boats
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) recorded no further crossings for the remaining six days of 2022 amid bad weather conditions
The provisional annual total for 2022 is a record high and is 60% up on the 28,526 recorded for the whole of 2021, but it is lower than the 60,000 that Home Office officials previously estimated could make the journey during the year
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- London celebrates the New Year with a bang
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- 0:41
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Some 12,000 fireworks went off in the first 12 minutes of 2023 at the London Eye to ring in the new year in style
Due to the pandemic it is the first time London has hosted a firework display since it celebrated the start of 2020
The display paid tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II, London's Pride parade, the victory of England's Lionesses in the Euros and showed solidarity with the people of Ukraine
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- Wandering walrus delights locals after appearing in Scarborough
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- 0:50
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- A wandering walrus has delighted locals and tourists after appearing in a Yorkshire seaside town.
The marine mammal arrived in Scarborough on Friday night and has drawn huge crowds to the harbour on New Year’s Eve.
The Arctic walrus is believed to be Thor – the same animal that was spotted on the Hampshire coastline earlier this month.
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- Sir Brian May – Queen guitarist says he is 'pleasantly surprised' by knighthood
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- 1:56
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Brian May has said he feels a renewed responsibility to “behave in a way which benefits the country and the rest of the population” after being given a knighthood in the New Year Honours.
As the virtuoso guitarist in rock band Queen, the 75-year-old is responsible for some of the biggest riffs in popular music, from the solo on Don’t Stop Me Now to the melodic strums of Somebody To Love.
Alongside late frontman Freddie Mercury, bassist John Deacon and drummer Roger Taylor, he scored numerous number ones during the group’s ’80s heyday, touring the world.
He told the PA news agency he is “excited” and “pleasantly surprised” and the news has been “sinking in over the last few days”.
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- Celebrity deaths of 2022: Olivia Newton John, Meat Loaf, Dame Deborah James and more
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- 5:16
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Actress Dame Olivia Newton-John, singer Meat Loaf and podcaster and activist Dame Deborah James were among the stars who died in 2022
The past year saw a number of shocking and unexpected deaths of much-loved celebrities along with the loss of veterans from the entertainment industry
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- Sport to look out for in 2023
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- 2:31
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Here is a look at some of the major sporting events coming up in 2023
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- Pep Guardiola believes Erling Haaland is not at his best despite brace against Leeds
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- 0:59
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Pep Guardiola claimed Erling Haaland is still not back to his best after injury despite scoring twice in Manchester City’s 3-1 Premier League win at Leeds
Haaland struck two second-half goals after Rodri had given City the lead in first-half stoppage time and despite Pascal Struijk’s late header for Leeds, the result was never in doubt
Norway striker Haaland has now scored 26 goals in 20 appearances for City in all competitions since his summer switch from Dortmund, including 20 in 14 top-flight appearances
Guardiola, whose side moved back up to second and closed the gap on leaders Arsenal to five points, said: “He misses chances, but the numbers are exceptional
“He’s an incredible threat for us and always in the right position the right time, really good
“I think he is still not at his best because of the injury, to move his huge body is not easy for him, but as much as he can play minutes, (he) will be bette...
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- The year the royal family changed forever
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- 3:55
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Here is a look back on a seismic year in which the royal family changed forever
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- 2022: The year in tech
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- 3:46
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- It has been a year of drastic change in the tech sector, with Elon Musk taking over at Twitter, while an economic downturn sparked major shake-ups and staff cuts across the industry
Here is a look at a year in tech
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- Qatar World Cup will add pressure to players physical and mental health says FIFPRO
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- 2:21
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- The packed schedule around the World Cup will add to pressure on players’ physical and mental health, according to global union FIFPRO
Manchester City return to Premier League action next week with 16 of their players having played a combined 5,180 minutes and covered 486 kilometres in Qatar, the PA news agency’s player burnout study showed
Arsenal will have to resume their title bid without striker Gabriel Jesus, who was injured in Brazil’s final group game against Cameroon. That followed pre-tournament injuries that ruled out the likes of Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema and Bayern Munich’s ex-Liverpool forward Sadio Mane, and FIFPRO general secretary Jonas Baer-Hoffmann insists proper rest periods are desperately needed
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- He's in great form: Erik ten Hag full of praise for Marcus Rashford
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- 0:47
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag heaped praise on Marcus Rashford after the England forward scored an excellent solo effort in the 2-0 Carabao Cup victory over Burnley
United doubled their lead 12 minutes into the second half when Rashford, scorer of three goals during the World Cup, went on a run taking the ball from his own half to the visitors’ box and drilled it into the net
That followed a 27th-minute close-range finish from Christian Eriksen, another of the various players on show for United that had been at the World Cup, as Ten Hag's men secured a place in the quarter-finals on their return to action after the tournament in Qatar
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- Guardiola congratulates Julian Alvarez following World Cup win
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- 1:12
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has congratulated Julian Alvarez and Lionel Messi following Argentina’s World Cup win
City striker Alvarez played a key role in his country’s triumph while for Messi, who enjoyed great success under Guardiola at Barcelona, it was the crowning glory of an outstanding career
Former City defender Nicolas Otamendi also played a big part in the success, which was sealed in a penalty shoot-out against France in a remarkable final on Sunday
Guardiola said: “For Julian, we are delighted. He played a lot and his contribution was amazing for the team, for the way they played. We have a world champion in our team
“We are incredibly happy for him. Congratulations to him, for Nico Otamendi and, of course, personally for Leo Messi, for Argentina as a country, well deserved champions”
Messi’s victory cements his place among the greatest players the game has ever seen
For Guardi...
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- Harry and Meghan’s year in review: 2022
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- 3:31
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Here is a look back at the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's busy year
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- Premier League returns: Liverpool's mid season review
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- 0:33
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Here is a look at how Liverpool are shaping up for the second half of the season as the Premier League returns after the Qatar World Cup
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- Beth Mead the favourite as Sports Personality of the Year shortlist is revealed
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- 1:46
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- England star Beth Mead leads the six nominees for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award
The Arsenal forward won the Golden Boot for leading scorer and was named player of the tournament during England’s Euro 2022 victory in the summer
Mead, who is the bookmakers’ heavy favourite for the award, is joined on the shortlist by England cricket captain Ben Stokes, snooker star Ronnie O’Sullivan, gymnast Jessica Gadirova, curler Eve Muirhead and runner Jake Wightman
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- What strikes are happening in December?
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- 1:25
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- The UK is set to be hit by a barrage of industrial action as nurses, rail workers and Border Force are among a host of industries to take industrial action this December
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- Elon Musk could quit after Twitter users vote in poll on his own news feed
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- 0:36
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Elon Musk has said he will abide by a Twitter poll that has seen users vote for him to step down as the head of the social media platform
It comes only two months after the billionaire completed his takeover of the site, but it has been one of the most controversial periods in the company’s history
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- Nigerian singer Asake ‘praying’ for those injured in Brixton Academy show crush
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- 1:12
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Singer-songwriter Asake has said his “heart is with those who were injured” in an apparent crowd crush at his concert in south London.
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- Football’s not coming home for England but Dave the cat is
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- 1:02
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Football may not be coming home, but Dave the cat is.
After England lost to France in the World Cup quarter-final, the squad began their journey back from their Al Wakrah hotel base on Sunday afternoon.
They will eventually be joined by Dave, the cat who spent time around the players and was adopted as their mascot.
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- Meghan says she was ‘being fed to the wolves’ in Netflix series trailer
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- 1:24
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- The Duchess of Sussex said she was “being fed to the wolves” in a new trailer for part two of the Netflix series Harry & Meghan.
In the clip, Prince Harry can be heard saying: “I wonder what would’ve have happened to us had we not got out when we did.”
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- Fans leaving Al Bayt stadium react to England's World Cup exit
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- 1:48
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Gutted England fans suffered yet another World Cup exit with a missed penalty as the Prince of Wales spoke of his pride for Gareth Southgate’s team following their 2-1 loss to France.
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- Harry and Meghan recall their first date in Netflix documentary
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- 0:59
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- The Duke and Duchess of Sussex shared the first messages they exchanged ahead of their first date in their tell-all Netflix series.
The first episode of Harry & Meghan cuts to London in July 2016, documenting when the Duke first met former American actress Meghan, best known for her role in the hit US legal drama series Suits in which she played paralegal-turned-lawyer Rachel Zane.
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- Matt Hancock to stand down as Tory MP at next election
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- 1:06
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Former health secretary and I’m A Celebrity… campmate Matt Hancock will not stand for the Conservatives at the next general election.
The ex-Tory MP returned to Westminster following his controversial spell on ITV’s I’m A Celebrity … Get Me Out Of Here!
Mr Hancock was stripped of the Conservative whip after it emerged he was joining the reality TV show.
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- Harry jokes about taking Meghan on ‘date night’ as The Duke and Duchess of Sussex receive award
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- 0:38
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- While receiving the Ripple of Hope Award at a gala by the Robert F Kennedy Human Rights (RFKHR) organisation on Tuesday night, the Duke of Sussex joked he thought he was taking his wife on a “date night”.
Speaking onstage with RFKHR president Kerry Kennedy, Harry said: “I’ll be honest with you Kerry I just thought we were just going on a date night so I found it quite weird that we’re sharing the room with 1500 people.
“We don’t get out much these days because our kids are so small and young so, this is completely unexpected.”
To laughter from the audience he added: “But it’s nice to share date night with all of you, so thank you for coming.”
Meghan added: “Thank you for bringing me on this very special date night.”
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- Bukayo Saka: England have nothing to fear against France
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Bukayo Saka said England have nothing to fear as they prepared to take on holders France for a place in the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup.
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- England fans hopeful as team prepare to face Senegal in World Cup knockout game
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- 0:54
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- England fans in Doha have shared their predictions for Sunday's knockout game against Senegal
Supporters in Qatar’s capital city Doha were in a relaxed mood on Sunday morning ahead of the round-of-16 tie, with some already looking ahead to a potential quarter-final clash with France
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- Tyson Fury calls out Oleksandr Usyk for blockbuster world heavyweight fight
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- 1:48
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Tyson Fury says he will fight Oleksandr Usyk in a blockbuster world heavyweight title unification showdown early next year
The ‘Gypsy King’ beat his old British rival Derek Chisora in 10 one-sided rounds to retain his WBC belt at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday night
And Fury immediately called out Usyk, who was ringside in north London, yelling: “You’re next you little b***h. Let’s get it on”
Later Fury said the bout with Ukrainian Usyk, the reigning IBF, IBO, WBO and WBA champion, will probably take place in Saudi Arabia in February or March
Plan B, Fury revealed, is Britain’s Joe Joyce, who currently holds the WBO interim heavyweight title and was also present at the Spurs ground
“I’m ready and willing to take on Usyk next,” said Fury. “Let’s give the fans one champion, one name, one face
“Usyk’s ready for the challenge. He came over tonight so fair play to him. I’m real...
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- The UK’s first ever inclusive Christmas grotto for children with a vision impairment launches
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- 0:58
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Sight-loss charity Guide Dogs has announced the launch of the UK’s first ever inclusive Christmas grotto for children with a vision impairment
Opening its doors over the weekend of 3rd and 4th December, the Guide Dogs Christmas Grotto has been designed in collaboration with families and children with sight loss. The inclusive event aims to create a truly magical and immersive festive experience for all families to enjoy
During the free, 75-minute-long experience, families will be welcomed by the Guide Dogs team before one of Santa’s helpers takes them through the Christmas Grotto
They will have the opportunity to step into Head Elf’s toy workshop where children will get to touch and smell the different gifts and discover what they will become. They will also be able to get creative with a cookie decorating station, enjoy a sensory storytime with the great man himself and a warm-up with a festive drink at the hot chocolate station
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- Harry Kane looking to hit form for England at right time
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- 1:25
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- England skipper Harry Kane is aiming to peak in time for the business end of the World Cup having failed to score during the group stage
The Tottenham striker is just two goals away from equalling Wayne Rooney’s all-time national record but has yet to hit the back of the net in Qatar as he and his team-mates prepare to face Senegal in the last 16
Kane has produced three assists across the Group B wins over Iran and Wales, while a goalless stalemate against the United States saw England advance as group winners
The 29-year-old won the Golden Boot four years ago as England reached the semi-finals in Russia but five of his six goals came during the group stage
Conversely, Kane had no goals at the end of the group stage of Euro 2020 last summer but then went on to score against Germany, twice against Ukraine and again in the semi-final win over Denmark before England lost the final on penalties to Italy
Having experienced b...
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- World Cup 2022 briefing: Day 14
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- 1:21
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Here is all the information you need to know on Day 14 of the 2022 World Cup
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- Kate dazzles in rented green gown at Earthshot Prize ceremony
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- 1:05
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- The Princess of Wales showed off her green credentials as her husband’s Earthshot Prize honoured environmental pioneers – by wearing a rented gown
Kate dazzled on the green carpet with her dress of the same hue as five innovative ideas that William hopes will help repair the planet were celebrated and awarded £1 million in prize money to scale up their projects
The event staged this year in the US city of Boston is one of the highlights of the Prince of Wales’s official calendar and has been dubbed the future King’s “World Cup” moment by Hannah Jones, the Earthshot Prize’s chief executive officer
Celebrities who walked the green carpet at the awards ceremony included Hollywood actor Rami Malek, former England football captain David Beckham while artists performing on the night included Billie Eilish, Annie Lennox, Ellie Goulding and Beyonce proteges Chloe x Halle
Malek, who presented the Fix Our Climate award, spelled o...
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- First look at Harry & Meghan’s ‘unprecedented and in-depth’ Netflix docuseries
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- The first official teaser for Harry & Meghan, the Sussexes’ behind-the-scenes Netflix docuseries, has premiered.
The one-minute trailer, which featured never before seen private photographs of the couple, was released on the second day of the Prince and Princess of Wales’s high-profile trip to the US.
In one section of the footage, Meghan appears to be wiping away tears with both hands as they stream down her face, while Harry sits and tilts his head right back, seemingly in distress.
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- William quotes JFK in Boston ahead of Earthshot Prize award
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- 1:25
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- William has quoted John F Kennedy on the first day of his and Kate’s visit to America to stage the prince’s Earthshot Prize award ceremony
William thanked the US city for agreeing to host his environmental awards and for the tributes its citizens paid to his late grandmother the Queen, minutes after landing and being greeted by the governor of Massachusetts Charlie Baker and his wife Lauren
But in the UK the fallout was continuing from the comments made by Lady Susan Hussey, who had repeatedly questioned a black British-born domestic abuse charity boss during a Buckingham Palace reception about where she “really came from”
She has since resigned from her honorary role as one of three Ladies of the Household and apologised
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- Cadbury World chocolatiers create Christmas masterpiece
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- 1:13
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- A team of Cadbury World chocolatiers have created a stunning Father Christmas display made entirely of chocolate to celebrate the festive period
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- Illness sweeps through England camp ahead of first Pakistan Test
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- 1:18
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- England’s preparations for their first Test match in Pakistan have been dealt a serious blow with around half the squad affected by an illness
Approximately 13 to 14 members of the touring party are affected by the illness, with around half of that number members of the playing squad the PA news agency understands
Ben Stokes is among those affected, and it is believed to be a bug or virus rather than Covid
England have made their their final training session ahead of the Test match on Wednesday morning optional
Harry Brook, Zak Crawley, Keaton Jennings, Ollie Pope and Joe Root reported for the practice session at the stadium in Rawalpindi – taken by head coach Brendon McCullum – with the rest remaining at their Islamabad base
Stokes had named his nominal starting XI for the match, including handing a debut to Liam Livingstone and a first Test recall since 2016 for Ben Duckett, but his plans could be forced to change...
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- England fans in party mood after cruising to victory against Wales in World Cup
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- 1:46
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- England fans are celebrating after cruising to victory against Wales in their “Battle of Britain” World Cup game
Wales fans suffered heartbreak as they watched their side crash out of the tournament
England will now face Senegal in the knockout stage of the competition on Sunday, after topping the group
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- British tennis star Emma Raducanu ‘extremely grateful’ for MBE after meeting King at Windsor Castle
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- 1:35
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Tennis star Emma Raducanu said she is “extremely grateful” for her MBE after meeting the King at a special ceremony.
The 20-year-old beamed as she posed for pictures in a £5,300 Dior outfit after accepting the honour, awarded for services to tennis, at an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle on Tuesday.
She was accompanied by her father Ian, who has been a guiding influence during her rise to tennis stardom.
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- World Cup briefing: day 10
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- 1:29
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- England and Wales go head-to-head in a Battle of Britain clash with very different aims as the World Cup group stage reaches crunch point
Gareth Southgate’s men need to avoid a heavy defeat to progress, while victory might even be enough for Wales to extend their stay in Qatar
Brazil and Portugal did just that on Monday during an eventful day at the finals which saw Bruno Fernandes score twice and Son Heung-min left in tears
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- Gareth Southgate eyes complete World Cup 2022 performance from England against Wales in Qatar
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- 0:59
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Gareth Southgate wants a complete World Cup performance as England look to progress to the knockout phase as group winners and end neighbours Wales’ Qatar stay in the process.
Having enjoyed their best ever start to a major tournament by thrashing Iran 6-2 last Monday, the side played out a frustrating 0-0 stalemate with the United States four days later.
England are assured of progress to the last 16 should they avoid a four-goal defeat to Wales, whose hopes hang by a thread after drawing with the US and losing to Iran in heart-breaking fashion.
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- World Cup 2022 briefing: Day 9
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- 1:29
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Portugal look to book their round of 16 berth on Monday with a Group H win over Uruguay, while Brazil will need to cope without Neymar as they take on Switzerland in Group G
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- Marcus Rashford plays darts against a member of the media in Qatar
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- 1:28
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- England's Marcus Rashford plays darts against a member of the media ahead of a press conference at the Al Wakrah Sports Club in Al Wakrah, Qatar
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- Rashford ready to step up after World Cup debut goal
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- 0:50
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Marcus Rashford has stressed his readiness should he be called upon to start for England in place of Harry Kane in the World Cup clash with Wales.
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- Wales fans devastated after 2 - 0 loss to Iran in 2022 World Cup
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- 1:27
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Wales fans said they were “devastated” after a last-gasp defeat left the team on the brink of World Cup elimination
Supporters who made the long journey to Qatar to see Wales’ first World Cup appearance in 64 years admitted their side was not good enough as they were defeated 2-0 by Iran at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium on Friday
Many of the Red Wall remained to cheer on their national side after the final whistle and a chorus of ‘Yma o Hyd’, the team’s official World Cup song, rang out as players left the pitch
Others said they felt for manager Rob Page after witnessing his family in tears at the end of the match
Despite the “disappointment” some insisted Wales could still “smash” England in the third and final game in the group stage
“We’re just sad really,” said Richard Jones, 56, from Cardiff, who is in Qatar with his 22-year-old son Yohji
“We thought at the end that Wales would ge...
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- England defender Harry Maguire insists confidence has not been knocked by poor performances
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- 1:28
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Harry Maguire says his self-belief never wavered amid poor performances and widespread criticism, although the England defender admits his lack of game time had him a little concerned over his World Cup place.
Maguire has been dropped by United recently and was also jeered by a small section of England fans earlier in the year.
But Southgate kept his faith in the 29-year-old and it was repaid with a fine display in the 6-2 win over Iran on Monday before Maguire went off with illness.
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- Former Wales captain Laura McAllister pleased by FIFA World Cup change in rainbow bucket hat stance
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- 1:34
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Fifa has given the go-ahead for rainbow-coloured bucket hats and flags inside the stadium as Wales and England gear up for their second World Cup games.
The Football Association of Wales (FAW) said the governing body has confirmed fans will be allowed to enter with the items for the clash with Iran after they confiscated them ahead of Wales’ 1-1 draw with the USA.
Former Wales team captain Laura McAllister, who is an ambassador for her country at the tournament, was among a number of supporters told to remove their hats.
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- William carries out first official engagement in duchy as Duke of Cornwall
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- 0:32
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- The Duke of Cornwall made his first official visit to the county since taking on his new role
During a visit to the seven-acre Newquay Orchard, William met organisations supporting the community and staff working for the Duchy of Cornwall
The orchard, on Duchy of Cornwall land, provides environmental education, employability training and community events
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- World Cup: Harry Kane joins England training session ahead of USA group match
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- 1:46
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- England captain Harry Kane trained ahead of Friday’s World Cup clash against the United States after Gareth Southgate laid to rest fears of a foot injury for the striker
Kane suffered a knock after a clumsy challenge by Morteza Pouraliganji in England’s 6-2 win against Iran on Monday – the national team’s biggest win at the start of a major tournament
The Spurs striker, who has a history of ankle problems, did play on for 25 minutes but was seen limping after the game and went for a precautionary scan
Harry Maguire came off against Iran feeling unwell but he was also involved in England training
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- Jordan Pickford optimistic that Harry Kane will be fit to face the USA on Friday
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- 1:05
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- England are optimistic that Harry Kane will be fit to face the United States, with goalkeeper Jordan Pickford confirming the skipper was “fine” and trained with team-mates
The 29-year-old went down gripping his right foot in pain after being caught by a poor Morteza Pouraliganji challenge shortly after half-time in Monday’s 6-2 Group B win against Iran
Kane played on until the 75th minute but was seen leaving England’s World Cup with a slight limp and his right ankle lightly strapped
The Football Association remained tight-lipped about Kane’s fitness on Tuesday, but it is understood the striker was due for a scan before Friday’s clash with the USA
Team-mates are optimistic that Kane will be fine and Pickford allayed concerns when speaking at Al Wakrah Sports Complex base on Wednesday
“I think he is good, probably just a little bit sore,” the Three Lions goalkeeper said
“I’m sure he is fine...
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- Crowds gather as demolition of giant Redcar blast furnace changes skyline in North East of England
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- 0:54
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- The 365ft (111m) high blast furnace at the former Redcar steelworks has been demolished – changing one of the best known skylines in the North East of England.
The removal of the huge 1970s-built structure on Wednesday morning is the latest stage of the site clearance since the works closed in 2015 with the loss of thousands of jobs.
Crowds gathered to watch the furnace crumble, against the backdrop of the North Sea, in an explosion heard as far away as Hartlepool, around 23 miles away.
