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Friday 3 February 2023
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The recent killing reopens a family’s wounds from the death of Steven Askew 10 years ago at the hands of the Memphis police -
Trump’s situation is more perilous because of his reluctance to cooperate and his suspected obstruction of justice
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Officials say balloon has been watched for a few days but has decided not to shoot it down for safety reasons -
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LiveRussia-Ukraine war: Zelenskiy pushes for 10th sanctions package from EU leaders meeting in KyivSecond day of talks as Ukrainian president says pace of sanctions has slowed
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Minnesota Democrat accuses Republicans of trying to silence her because she is Muslim and vows to ‘advocate for a better world’ -
Greco is wanted for murder of two brothers beaten to death in Calabria fish shop as part of ‘mafia war’, Interpol says -
Phone from 2007 with 2 megapixel camera and 8GB storage had sat on Karen Green’s shelf for years before she realized its worth -
Status of spring undetermined in northern Quebec after rodent prognosticator discovered dead in burrow during festivities
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EU to train an extra 15,000 soldiers and prepare new sanctions against Russia -
Russia planning major offensive to coincide with anniversary of war, says Kyiv; EU pledges to double military aid -
Complaining of ‘western aggression’ and ‘again being threatened by German tanks’, Russian president says ‘modern war with Russia will be completely different’
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Within eight months of Russia invading Ukraine, the EU’s 27 states had replaced about 80% of the natural gas they used to get from Moscow -
Her debut became a pandemic smash and won the Mercury prize. But after her schedule left her ‘dangerously low’, Parks cancelled shows to prioritise self-care – and the love story behind her fizzing new album -
EU leaders will try to temper Kyiv’s expectations while avoiding negative public statements that could weaken morale
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‘I used to think everyone must be this anxious’Zach Braff‘I used to think everyone must be this anxious’
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After charges were dropped against perhaps the club’s most talented young player, will they take him back? -
The Australian tennis player issues public apology after pleading guilty to pushing ex-girlfriend Chiara Passari in Canberra in 2021
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The most successful quarterback of all time has retired. Will any current players be able to emulate his achievements at their chosen positions? -
Green Football Weekend raises awkward questions about the game’s readiness to start taking genuinely ambitious action
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The New York congressman’s increasingly wild claims have all the thrill-seeking of a man running across a football field naked, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes -
Private equity firms managing millions of Americans’ retirement savings may be inflating their investments
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If you want to hear your friends say good things about you, faking your own death is definitely not the way to do it, says Guardian contributor Tim Dowling -
What happened in Atlanta is clearly part of a dangerous trend of US law enforcement attacking climate leaders
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Large volumes of traps, nets and marine debris in sperm whale’s intestinal tract highlight plastic pollution’s threat to wildlife -
Calls for larger windfall tax after surge in gas prices fuels ‘outrageous’ doubling of profits at Anglo-Dutch group -
Government plan to educate owners and encourage fines not enough to effectively tackle air pollution
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More than 200 unaccompanied child asylum seekers have gone missing from hotels used by the Home Office
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British supermodel has hand in choosing rising actor in film that recounts how she sat for Lucian Freud in 2002 -
As the classic Bill Murray time-loop romcom reaches 30, and the imitators that reuse its concept keep on coming – from Palm Springs to Russian Doll – we ask what makes it so timeless
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Late-night hosts discuss possible charges against Trump relating to the case, the ex-president’s trans paranoia and the looming debt ceiling crisis -
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3 out of 5 stars.80 for Brady reviewScreen queens go wild in charming but slight comedyJane Fonda, Rita Moreno, Sally Field and Lily Tomlin make for soothing company in a silly but good-natured film about NFL fans -
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The time we spend with our close friends has plummeted over the past decade. Here is an expert guide to making new connections and reviving old ones -
One is from a leftwing family but moved right; the other from a conservative background and moved left. Did that help them understand the other’s perspective?
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Nancy Friday’s bestseller, My Secret Garden, divulged women’s deepest desires in the 70s. Now the star of Sex Education is exploring where our imaginations are taking us today -
Big lifestyle overhauls are often doomed to fail - especially in the depths of winter. Take advice from those in the know and follow the relaxed route to healthier habits -
Released 50 years ago, her tome of sexual fantasies didn’t simply give voice to female desire – it also exposed the lies upon which the patriarchy stands -
A step-by-step guide to the breakfast (or any time) classic
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Twenty states have laws restricting peaceful protest, as activists are criminalized -
The Florida governor’s latest attack comes on the heels of a ban on an AP course in African American studies in high schools
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A Kentucky nurse tried to hold a pregnancy center accountable for the problems she saw – but such facilities are subject to little regulation -
Members of Phil’s ‘inner circle’ say rotund rodent saw his shadow, meaning six more weeks of winter -
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The country’s police force is in revolt after the government failed to protect them from criminal gangs that have overrun the country -
Juan Manuel Padilla asked the AI tool how laws applied in case of autistic boy’s medical funding, while also using precedent to support his decision
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Alfredo Cospito has lost 45kg during protest over solitary confinement and says he ‘just wants to live’ -
Leaked memo forecasting Taiwan strait conflict in 2025 triggers debate about ‘undisciplined’ comments -
