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"Europe needs a break": EU plots to restart travel and...

By Gabriela BaczynskaBRUSSELS, May 9 (Reuters) - EU states should guarantee vouchers for travel cancelled during the coronavirus pandemic and start lifting...




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Windmill postpones 250th celebration and ramps up flour...

Teams of volunteers at York´s Holgate Mill have stepped up milling to make sure local bakers have enough flour.




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Roy Horn, of magical duo Siegfried and Roy, dies

Roy Horn, half of Las Vegas illusionist duo Siegfried and Roy, died Friday of complications from the coronavirus. He was 75.Known for his work with big cats,...




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As Beijing gyms reopen, users are masked up and ready...

By Martin Quin PollardBEIJING, May 9 - Grunts, groans and the sound of pulsing music and crashing weights have returned to some of Beijing's gyms after...




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Protesters demand closure of LG Polymers plant in India...

By Sudarshan VaradhanVISAKHAPATNAM, May 9 (Reuters) - Villagers placed the bodies of three victims of a deadly gas leak from an LG Polymers plant in...




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Coronavirus wrap: Project Restart concerns and warning...

Watford chief executive voices concern about playing behind closed doors.




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Stuck on cruise ships during pandemic, crews beg to go...

MIAMI (AP) - Carolina Vásquez lost track of days and nights, unable to see the sunlight while stuck for two weeks in a windowless cruise ship cabin as a...




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Egypt´s president expands powers, citing virus outbreak

CAIRO (AP) - Egypt´s President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi has approved amendments to the country's state of emergency that grant him and security agencies...




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Fernandes, Pogba can thrive in United midfield, says...

May 9 (Reuters) - Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes playmaker Bruno Fernandes and record signing Paul Pogba can form a strong midfield...




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`Dedicated and loving´ nurse dies five weeks after...

Onyenachi Obasi was described by her family as an `example of unconditional love´.




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Lyon men's and women's teams test negative for coronavirus

PARIS (AP) - All players in Lyon men´s and women´s teams have tested negative for the coronavirus, club president Jean-Michel Aulas said. The French soccer...




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Kenya and Uganda hit by power blackout, electricity...

By Elias Biryabarema and George ObulutsaNAIROBI/KAMPALA, May 9 (Reuters) - Kenya and Uganda were hit by power blackouts on Saturday, and Kenya Power said ...




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Oil and investment asset price declines will affect...

KUWAIT, May 9 (Reuters) - The decline in oil prices and the value of investment assets since the start of the coronavirus outbreak will have an adverse...




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South Africa suspends use of Land Bank debt as...

By Mfuneko ToyanaJOHANNESBURG, May 9 (Reuters) - South Africa's central bank has temporarily prohibited the use of debt issued by the Land Bank as...




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Tributes paid to nurse and father-of-four who died...

Augustine Agyei-Mensah was known to his colleagues as Gus, and was described as dedicated to his work and young family.




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AP reporter and editor Ron Harrist dies in Mississippi

Ron Harrist, who covered Elvis Presley, black separatists, white supremacists and college football legends during his 41 years as a reporter and editor in...




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Simon Cowell takes a swipe at Little Mix as he tells X Factor reject to apply for band's new show

Simon Cowell has taken a swipe at Little Mix during filming for X Factor: The Band by telling a rejected contestant to apply for the girlband's new show, The Search.




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Inside Simon Cowell and Lauren Silverman's VERY lavish Thanksgiving dinner in London

Simon Cowell and Lauren Silverman invited loved ones to celebrate the American holiday with a sophisticated dinner in London complete with gold pumpkins and lavish floral centrepieces.




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Nicole Scherzinger and rumoured beau Thom Evans arrive at Simon Cowell's Thanksgiving dinner

The X Factor: Celebrity judge, 41, continued to fuel relationship rumours with Thom, 34, as they arrived at Simon Cowell's Thanksgiving dinner in London on Friday evening.




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Simon Cowell breaks his vegan diet to tuck into some chips as he takes son Eric to Winter Wonderland

The music mogul, 60, broke his recent diet with some chips as he tried to win Eric, 5, a prize on a darts game during the visit to Winter Wonderland with girlfriend Lauren Silverman, 42.




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Tallia Storm makes surprise appearance on The X Factor: The Band

The reality star, 21, had previously made her name as a solo singer but admitted she was 'delighted to have a go' at joining a group.




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Gabrielle Union enjoys festive fun with daughter Kaavia, 13 months, and stepson Zion amid AGT row

In one cute snap, Union holds Kaavia on her hip with her other arm draped around Zion's shoulders and all three smile for the camera. 'Family Time Is The Best Time,' she wrote in the Instagram caption.




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X Factor: The Band: Simon and Nicole search for next One Direction

The trailer for The X Factor: The Band has been released ahead of the show's grand debut next Monday.




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The X Factor: The Band: Simon Cowell stunned as hopeful sings Little Mix's Touch ahead of rival show

The music mogul, 60, appeared stunned as a hopeful delivered a passionate rendition of Little Mix's Touch on Monday's opening edition of The X Factor: The Band.




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X Factor: The Band 'loses A QUARTER of viewers during first episode

Sources told The Sun that the figures 'signal the beginning of the end' for the Simon Cowell -fronted show, which has a one-year contract.




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ITV sign new five year deal with Simon Cowell's Syco renewing BGT until 2024 and X Factor until 2020

The channel announced that they will continue to show the Ant and Dec-fronted talent show for at least five more series, but only have only commissioned The X Factor to return in 2020.




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X Factor: The Band: Leona Lewis returns to the show as a guest judge

The singer, 34, will join the panel for the first round of arena auditions in Birmingham, which will also see Nicole moved to tears by a female hopeful.




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The X Factor: The Band only pulls in 1.65M viewers ... with more watching an Aldi documentary

The second episode of The X Factor: The Band failed to draw in more viewers than a documentary about German supermarket Aldi on Wednesday night.




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Simon Cowell, 60, shows off his VERY slim figure with Lauren Silverman and son Eric in Barbados

The music mogul, 60, flaunted the impressive results of his recent weight loss as he hit the beach with Lauren Silverman, 42, and son Eric, five, in Barbados on Saturday.




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Lauren Silverman puts on a busty display as she joins Simon Cowell and son Eric in Barbados

The socialite, 42, looked sensational in the eye-popping olive green one-piece as she hit the beach once again with partner Simon Cowell, 60, and son Eric, five, in Barbados on Saturday.




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Simon Cowell reveals the secret to his weight loss is no red meat and DIET BEER

Simon Cowell has revealed the secret to his 20lb weight loss is cutting out red meat and drinking light beer instead of regular beer.




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Lauren Silverman shows off her svelte physique as she joins Simon Cowell and son Eric at the beach

The raven-haired beauty, 42, oozed glamour as she enjoyed another glorious day on the beach with her family, as they headed out on a boat together on Friday.




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Singer Jack Vidgen's impresses America's Got Talent judges Simon Cowell and Heidi Klum

Australian singer Jack Vidgen gave an astonishing performance on America's Got Talent: The Champions which earned him praise from the star-studded panel. 




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Lauren Silverman showcases her lithe legs and svelte frame as she frolics during Barbados break 

The stunner, 40, looked incredible while putting on an animated display on the shores alongside her son before she pulled on a tropical kaftan




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Lauren Silverman looks sensational in a black swimsuit with Simon Cowell and son Eric in Barbados

Lauren Silverman, 42, looked sensational as she enjoyed an action packed day on the beach with partner Simon Cowell, 60, and son Eric, five, on the Caribbean island on Saturday.




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Simon Cowell goes shirtless for a boat trip with Lauren Silverman and their son Eric, 5, in Barbados

The X Factor mogul, 60, headed out on a boat trip with his glamorous partner Lauren Silverman, 42, and the couple's son Eric, five, in Barbados on Sunday.




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Simon Cowell showcases his slimline figure and puffs on a cigarette while leaving the BGT auditions

The music mogul, 60, showcased his slimline figure and deep holiday tan as he was spotted leaving the first day of the Britain's Got Talent auditions at the London Palladium on Saturday.




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Amanda Holden marks daughter Lexi's 14th birthday at BGT filming

Amanda Holden marked her daughter Lexi's birthday on Monday - enlisting the entire Britain's Got Talent team and the audience at the London Palladium to sing Happy Birthday to her.




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Amanda Holden displays her sensational physique in skintight pink workout gear

Styling her blonde locks into a ponytail, Amanda, 48, looked in high spirits as she took part in filming a hilarious sketch with her co-stars




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Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon look sensational at BGT photocall

The pair appeared in great spirits as they attended the Britain's Got Talent photocall, held at The London Palladium, Soho in London on Sunday afternoon.




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David Walliams makes 'nasty' joke about embattled Love Island host Caroline Flack at the NTAs

David Walliams made a joke about embattled Love Island host Caroline Flack while presenting the National Television Awards at London 's O2 Arena on Tuesday night - and it didn't go down well.




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Fleur East given 'reality check' after Syco axe and friend's suicide

Fleur East has said she was given a much-needed reality check after a friend tragically committed suicide and she was dropped from Simon Cowell 's record label, Syco.




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Amanda Holden dazzles in a vibrant midi as she joins Alesha Dixon at Britain's Got Talent auditions 

Amanda, 48, looked sensational as she stepped out in a vibrant jewel style gown that sheathed her lithe figure, while Alesha, 41, oozed sartorial chic in a loose blue suit.




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Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly arrive on the red carpet ahead of BGT auditions in Manchester

Ant McPartlin looked sea-sick as he grimaced during a bumpy speedboat ride to The Lowry in Manchester for Britain's Got Talent auditions on Wednesday.




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Simon Cowell displays his trim figure as he joins Amanda Holden en-route to BGT auditions

The Britain's Got Talent judges showed off their fun sides as they rode mini-motorbikes to the show's Manchester auditions on Thursday.




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Simon Cowell and son Eric team up to create a children's picture book series about 'inclusivity' 

On Monday, the X Factor mogul, 60, unveiled the project at the annual Hachette Global Showcase, revealing the collaboration with Hachette will see a portion profits go to charity




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Sofia Vergara and Heidi Klum radiate in eye-catching ensembles on set of America's Got Talent

Sofia Vergara and Heidi Klum looked radiant in eye-catching ensembles, as they graced the red carpet for America's Got Talent Season 15 Kickoff in Pasadena, California on Wednesday.




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Simon Cowell and glam girlfriend Lauren Silverman head out in their Rolls-Royce

The music mogul, 60, and his partner Lauren Silverman were seen living it up stateside on Thursday, as they headed out for groceries in their flashy black Rolls-Royce.




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Amanda Holden stuns as she joins Simon Cowell and fellow judges in new Britain's Got Talent trailer

The first trailer for the new season of Britain's Got Talent was released on Saturday, revealing that the show will return in April.




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Amanda Holden shares selfie with girls Hollie and Lexi before nominating BGT judges to pet challenge

The radio host, 49, shared a sweet selfie with daughters Hollie, eight and 14-year-old Lexi on Instagram on Thursday before nominating fellow BGT judges to a fun pet challenge.