‘I felt like Achilles in a hard hat’: an extract from Boris Johnson’s ‘alternative’ memoir | Ian Martin
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George Baldock ‘most likely’ died after drowning, Greek authorities believe
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Morata: I almost quit Spain due to depression
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What It Was Like in Sarasota as Hurricane Milton Made Landfall
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Barça's Szczesny: 'Nobody's business if I smoke'
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‘I can’t survive’: Malawians hit hard by South Africa’s crackdown on illegal migration
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Speaker Johnson's 2020 election challenge raises questions for 2024
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With roads often blocked by rebels in Congo, boats — the only alternative — have become death traps
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QB Daniels doesn't like comparisons to Jackson
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‘I felt like Achilles in a hard hat’: an extract from Boris Johnson’s ‘alternative’ memoir | Ian Martin
Unleashed, the former PM’s account of his days in office, is published today. But other versions of the truth are also available …. Ian Martin is a comedy writer whose credits include The Thick of ...8 hours ago -
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'Jeremy Clarkson didn't know much, now he looks like a farmer'
Dilwyn Evans says the hit TV show has shed light on what life for farmers is really like.8 hours ago -
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'I was wild and messed up - I don't want others to make same mistakes'
Nile Ranger was a £10,000-a-week Newcastle United "wonderkid" with the world at his feet before his off-pitch behaviour attracted more headlines than his talent on it.9 hours ago -
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Mantha's Gordie Howe Hat-trick Gets Criticized Flames Player Off To Hot Start
Free agent signing Anthony Mantha has Calgary Flames' first goal of the season, adds a scrap and assist in opener10 hours ago -
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'I had to give up my dog to find a home to rent'
Animal lovers are being forced to give up their pets in order to find somewhere to live.10 hours ago -
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'I was evicted and lost £20,000 in a rental scam'
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My abortion is acceptable simply because it is a decision I made. I am thankful to be in Australia | Hannah Ferguson
Australian politicians are using the US election to fan the flames of a fire we thought had been put out. It must be extinguished. Last month I sat on the toilet seat staring down at the cheapest ...14 hours ago - Abortion -
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Kylie Minogue on 'nasty' critics and how she kept every supportive cancer letter
The pop star discusses backstage tensions, a surprise duet with Madonna and her love of word games.14 hours ago -
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Fantasy Football Week 6 Start 'Em & Sit 'Em Wide Receivers: Diontae Johnson back in lineups, sleepers, more
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Erling Haaland: I do not regret throwing ball at Gabriel’s head
Erling Haaland has insisted he has no regrets over his actions in Manchester City’s powder-keg clash with Arsenal when he threw a ball at Gabriel Magalhaes’s head.16 hours ago -
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Bayern’s Harder hits 13-minute hat-trick in WCL comeback win over Arsenal
Arsenal endured a crushing defeat in their Champions League Group C opener. Despite taking a first-half lead through Mariona Caldentey, Jonas Eidevall’s side were beaten 5-2 by an energised Bayern ...19 hours ago - Premier League -
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How hurricanes like Milton may be supercharged by climate change
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Like a cricketing Michelangelo, Joe Root has chiselled his name in Test history | Ali Martin
Modest England batter passed Cook’s runs milestone with a typically understated 35th century – and there’s more to come. It could have easily been a square drive through the covers, a clip off the ...20 hours ago -
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Sources: Raiders' Adams likely out vs. Steelers
Raiders star wide receiver Davante Adams, who has been out with a hamstring injury as well as having requested a trade, is not expected to play Sunday against the Steelers at Allegiant Stadium, ...21 hours ago - NFL -
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Emmanuel Macron: We will fight hard to keep Emily in Paris in France
Hugely successful Netflix show has been a boon to French tourism but latest season takes events to Rome. It is shameless fantasy, from high heels on cobblestones to sanitised streets free of litter ...21 hours ago -
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The new Tory leader will be Badenoch or Jenrick. Either would be a one-way ticket to another political planet | Martin Kettle
By rejecting James Cleverly, MPs spurned the chance to renew their party. Their chosen path is further right, a blow for all who want an effective opposition. So the final Tory run-off, whose ...21 hours ago -
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Our nation needs people like Jon Tester and Larry Hogan in the Senate
Slowing the extreme partisan wave that permeates the House and the Senate can only be achieved by voters, one election at a time.22 hours ago -
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'I instantly knew my daughter's ex had killed her'
Holly Newton's mum believes her murder by an ex-boyfriend should have been classed as domestic violence.23 hours ago -
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Macron vows to 'fight hard' to bring Netflix's 'Emily in Paris' back to France
French President Emmanuel Macron is on a diplomatic mission to return "Emily in Paris" back to the City of Light. The Netflix comedy, which follows the professional and personal escapades of an ...Yesterday - Netflix -
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How Can I Reject Former Colleagues Who Apply for Jobs With Me?
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