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As Donald Trump becomes 45th US President, USA vs Mexico takes on greater meaning

The timing of USA's meeting with Mexico for a World Cup qualifier on Friday could not have come at more explosive moment in the history of the two neighbouring countries.




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Fox News' Megyn Kelly encourages America to 'get behind' Donald Trump

Megyn Kelly encouraged Americans to say a prayer for Donald Trump on Wednesday morning while appearing in Live With Kelly, while also revealing that she thought Clinton would win early.




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Billy Bush courted more political controversy with Instagram post after voting

And on Tuesday after voting in the election, Bush, 45, generated raised eyebrows again by seeming to suggest he had cast his ballot for Hillary Clinton.




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Obama reminds Republicans that Hillary Clinton won the popular vote in final foreign address

President Barack Obama said he's confident he won't be the last Democrat to be elected to the highest officer in the U.S. in his last-ever foreign address, on Sunday night.




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Audit finds 31 people voted TWICE in Michigan

State election officials said Thursday that they're sending the voters' names to the attorney general's office for possible prosecution after an audit found people voted absentee and in person.




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Ireland 2-0 Gibraltar: Mick McCarthy's men make hard work of win to go top

CRAIG HOPE AT THE AVIVA STADIUM: It is just as well Mick McCarthy said that he would not mind a 'scrappy win' against Gibraltar, but this was ugly even by Ireland's unsightly standards.




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Gary Neville claims Declan Rice should NOT PLAY for England having already represented Ireland

West Ham midfielder Declan Rice has now played three times for the Three Lions and has again been called up for the upcoming Euro 2020 qualifiers against Bulgaria and Kosovo.




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Roy Keane launches attack on Republic of Ireland trio Jon Walters, Harry Arter and Stephen Ward

Roy Keane has launched a withering attack on a string of Republic of Ireland internationals, questioning the ability of players who previously questioned him.




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Declan Rice reveals threats he faced after switch from the Republic of Ireland to England 

The West Ham United midfielder chose to represent England in February, having made three friendly appearances for the Republic of Ireland beforehand.




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Jonathan Walters hits back at Roy Keane after criticism for crying on TV

Jonathan Walters has hit back at Roy Keane after the former Manchester United and Republic of Ireland captain blasted him for crying while talking on TV about the death of his mother and brother.




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Republic of Ireland 3-1 Bulgaria: Browne, Long and Collins on target in friendly win

CRAIG HOPE: For a country who have long since struggled for goalscorers, to unearth three news ones made this friendly entirely worthwhile for Mick McCarthy's men.




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Georgia 0-0 Republic of Ireland: Mick McCarthy's men fail to break down hosts in Euro 2020 qualifier

CRAIG HOPE IN TBILISI: Ireland were compared to Lord of the Dance's Michael Flatley by Georgia's coach on the eve of the game. That, though, was certainly not a reference to fine footwork.




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Troy Parrott earns first call-up to Republic of Ireland squad ahead of Euro 2020 clash with Denmark 

Burnley midfielder Robbie Brady and Newcastle defender Ciaran Clark have been included in the finalised squad for the Republic of Ireland's clashes with New Zealand and Denmark.




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Troy Parrott makes flying start for Mick McCarthy after setting up Republic of Ireland's winner

CRAIG HOPE AT THE AVIVA STADIUM: In setting up the goal that completed Ireland's comeback, Troy Parrott gave Mick McCarthy something to think about ahead of facing Denmark.




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Republic of Ireland must beat Denmark on Monday to go through to Euro 2020 finals

The Republic of Ireland fell to third in Group D in Euro 2020 qualifying after tonight's fixtures and now know they must beat Denmark in Dublin on Monday night to make the finals next summer.




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Robbie Keane challenges Republic of Ireland players as they look to seal Euro 2020 qualification

Robbie Keane has challenged his Republic of Ireland. players to make themselves heroes as they look to seal Euro 2020 qualification with victory against Denmark on Monday night.




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Danny Murphy defends Declan Rice after Roy Keane slams England midfielder

Danny Murphy has come out in defence of Declan Rice, after the West Ham and England midfielder was slaughtered for his apparent lacklustre performance during Sunday's win over Kosovo.




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Republic of Ireland 1-1 Denmark: Visitors seal qualification as hosts head to play-offs

CRAIG HOPE AT THE AVIVA STADIUM: Ireland headed for March's play-offs in their bid to avoid the ignominy of missing out on a tournament for which they are one of 12 hosts.




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Mick McCarthy hoping added Premier League experience for Parrott and Connolly will benefit Ireland

Mick McCarthy is hoping that the four-month break before Ireland's Euro 2020 playoff could see the likes of Troy Parrott and Aaron Connolly return with more Premier League experience.




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Norwich starlet Adam Idah set for Republic of Ireland call-up

Adam Idah may have put himself on the fast-track to the Ireland squad after his FA Cup heroics for Norwich. Cork-born teenager striker Idah scored a hat-trick against Preston in the third round.




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Mick McCarthy's Republic of Ireland future in doubt amid talk of Euro 2020 delay due to coronavirus

Mick McCarthy's future as Republic of Ireland manager is uncertain amid the impact of coronavirus on the fixture calendar. The 61-year-old's contract runs until the end of the Euro 2020 campaign.




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Republic of Ireland boss Mick McCarthy isolating after neighbours tested positive for coronavirus

Terrified Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy has been made to go into full isolation after his close neighbours tested positive for coronavirus.




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Stephen Kenny replaces Mick McCarthy as Republic of Ireland manager

Mick McCarthy says he is 'hugely disappointed' after being replaced by Stephen Kenny as Republic of Ireland manager with the delay to Euro 2020 having brought forward the bizarre succession plan.




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Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny responds after snubbing Robbie Keane

Robbie Keane, who is also Jonathan Woodgate's assistant at Middlesbrough, is furious he has been left in the cold despite having two years to run on his £220,000-per-year Ireland contract.




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Mick McCarthy opens up on being replaced by Stephen Kenny as Republic of Ireland boss

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY IAN LADYMAN: There was a time when Mick McCarthy thought football was straightforward -but it didn't last very long into his career.




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Former Liverpool and Ireland striker Michael Robinson dies after long battle against cancer

The former Republic of Ireland international, who became a famous football pundit in Spain, revealed he had metastatic cancer in December 2018 but has now tragically lost his battle.




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DEBORAH ROSS: I was mesmerised by glorious Glenda... twice

It may have marked Glenda Jackson's return to television after 27 years, but the fact is, you'd never know it




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DEBORAH ROSS: I marvelled. I winced. Now I'm a fashion reality addict

This week, a new thriller and a competitive reality show seeking a hot new fashion designer that, in its first moments, comes over as a cross between The Great British Sewing Bee and The Apprentice




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DEBORAH ROSS: A new domestic thriller... that's just like five we've seen already

The latest domestic thriller is Flesh And Blood , and already it's getting mixed up in my head with Liar, Cheat, Trust Me, Trauma, Gold Digger , etc. Their formats are so similar




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DEBORAH ROSS: What if Africans had colonised Britain and we were slaves?

Noughts + Crosses is an adaptation of Malorie Blackman's novel for young adults, so why it's being shown on a Thursday at 9pm rather than in the Doctor Who slot, I cannot say




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DEBORAH ROSS: Quick work, Jamie. But how did you find a delivery slot?

Jamie Oliver's Keep Cooking And Carry On is a concept that was turned around in record time, specifically for the Covid-19 era, but even so, we're all watching in a new way. Aren't we?




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Queen wants Sophie Wessex to be 'unofficial mentor' to Meghan Markle

The Queen has 'earmarked' Sophie Wessex to be an 'secret ally' to the Duchess of Sussex, according to Grazia.




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Michael Owen reveals how he was 'b******ed' by the Queen at Royal Ascot

Michael Owen has revealed the mortifying moment he was 'b******ed' by the Queen after squeezing into a packed lift with her at Royal Ascot.




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The Queen is called 'Sharon' by protection officers, royal aide claims

The Queen's unusual code name has been revealed, according to a royal source who claims that when the royal is working she is given the alternative moniker 'Sharon', or often called just 'S' by aides.




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Queen's dresser says Her Majesty insisted on talking in Olympics clip

The Queen had only one request for her appearance with James Bond at the opening of the 2012 London Olympics - that she could deliver the line: 'Good evening, Mr Bond.'




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Queen gives Prince Andrew permission to QUIT public duties

EXCLUSIVE: The Queen and Prince of Wales allowed Prince Andrew to write his own statement in an attempt to allow the Duke of York to bow out gracefully.




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Kate Middleton wears Emilia Wickstead dress to NATO reception

The Duchess of Cambridge looked elegant as she arrived at Buckingham Palace to welcome NATO leaders for dinner with the Queen today.




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PATRICK JEPHSON: Prince Harry should be grateful to Queen

PATRICK JEPHSON: Three little letters. H. R. H. Their absence as a prefix to Duke and Duchess will pass unnoticed in most of the world, but be in no doubt: To Harry personally, they will sting.




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Marks & Spencer poaches Tesco executive Richard Price to head up its embattled clothing division

Sales at the UK retail giant's clothing and homeware section slumped by over 5 per cent in the past six months, prompting a shake-up at the top of the management.




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Savvy homeowner transforms her dated living room into a chic turquoise haven

Amy Barker, 25, from Bradford. transformed her living room from dull to eye-catching using bright turquoise paint and budget accessories from the likes of TX Maxx and Tesco.




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Hidden camera at chicken farm reveals workers throwing dead chickens at helpless birds

EXCLUSIVE: Heartbreaking footage also showed meat birds convulsing on the faeces-covered floor, with splayed legs and chemical burns at Moorah Farm in Essex, run by Hook 2 Sisters.




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DOMINIC LAWSON: The card that showed the hidden cost behind too many Christmas bargains

DOMINIC LAWSON: Florence Widdicombe opened a pack of Tesco charity Christmas cards and found on one a note from a prisoner in China declaring that he had been forced to do this work.




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Tesco launches huge cheese sale with prices slashed on Stilton, cheddar and other favourites

Half wheels of Stilton are now 50% reduced in Tesco at £1.50, while you can even get your hands on a whole cheeseboard with five varieties for £1.75.




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Customers moan over 'disgusting' supermarket sandwiches

Consumers from everywhere from Cheshire to Cornwall shared their lunch time woes across social media platforms to lash out about their substandard lunchtime choices.




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Police launch desperate hunt for missing mother, 19, and baby

Maisey Roberts, 19, and her one-year-old boy Leighton Jones have not been seen since Tuesday, when they were spotted by the Tesco on Hawthorne Road in Litherland.




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Tesco and Waitrose increase price of Scala pesto after contamination fears sparked supply crisis

Price hike is being blamed on a shortage driven by contamination concerns. Sacla recalled 19 products in December after discovering they may have contained peanuts.




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Police hunt woman over religiously aggravated assault in a Tesco car park

The incident involved a grandmother wearing a hijab along with her daughter and granddaughter who asked a separate woman to stop taking their photo outside a Bournemouth Tesco.




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Tesco aims to ditch 67 MILLION pieces of plastic by removing wrapping from multi-packs

The landmark move, which applies to cans of baked beans, tuna, soup and other products, will eliminate 350 tons of plastic from the environment.




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Cat 'banned' from Tesco refuses to keep out as it takes up residence on the self-service checkouts

Ginger cat Pumpkin was a regular in Tesco's Drayton branch in Norwich, for well over a year before staff started 'gently encouraging him to go out', but he's recently returned to perch on the self-checkout.




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Police officer spent hours at baby's death before buying sandwich only to find angry note on car

The officer, who works in the North of England, went to Tesco after seven hours on the job. Thousands of people replied to the tweet apologising for the note and thanking the officer for their service.