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Sgt Blackman to find out appeal result on Wednesday 

Royal Marine Alexander Blackman, who shot an injured Taliban fighter in Afghanistan, will find out the result of an appeal against his murder conviction on Wednesday.




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Colleagues of Sergeant Blackman 'would kill insurgent too'

The former Marines said Sergeant Alexander Blackman (pictured) 'took responsibility' for killing the insurgent whom 'everybody wanted dead' because saving him would have risked British lives.




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Marine A's wife should get a medal for courage  

Standing outside the High Court on Wednesday was a shy, unassuming woman clearly unused to the media spotlight. It was Claire Blackman, wife of Sergeant Alexander Blackman.




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Travel: Going skiing in 2019? Here’s the hotel you should be booking 

Zermatt’s historic Hotel Schweizerhof reopened in December 2018 following an intensive six-month upgrade – and the results are terrific




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Workers could get legal right to work from home in 'workplace revolution'

Whitehall officials are modelling the plans on rules that already allow new parents to request flexible working. It will make it easier for those who do go in to the office to socially distance.




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Tom Parker Bowles enjoys a magnificent dinner at Boulevard

I don't like the theatre. There, I've said it, shown myself up, revealed my true philistine self. But Boulevard is different, in that it has a restaurant attached, a place I could merrily loiter




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Harvey Weinstein's Bulldog lawyer who loathes #MeToo is the movie mogul's best weapon

Chicago-based attorney Donna Rotunno has a fearsome reputation for defending men accused of sexual abuse. She has only lost one sexual offences case, a source close to Weinstein said.




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Kendall Jenner joins sister Kourtney Kardashian for a smouldering selfie ahead of KUWTK finale

They've amassed a life-changing fortune since finding fame on reality TV juggernaut Keeping Up With The Kardashians.




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These $17 Kmart kitten heels are a brilliant dupe of Bottega Veneta's iconic $1,760 mules

Australian fashionistas can scoop what is widely regarded as the 'shoe of the season' for a fraction of the usual price thanks to a remarkably similar style from the discount store.




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Kourtney Kardashian escapes to beautiful mountains of Idaho for a getaway with Penelope and Reign

The 40-year-old posted several selfies from the trip, captioned with a reference to Gus Van Sant's 1991 film starring Keanu Reeves and River Phoenix: 'My own Private Idaho.'




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Kourtney Kardashian wants to film KUWTK less to 'protect her kids from hurtful online comments'

It's been revealed that Kourtney Kardashian wants to film Keeping Up With the Kardashians less to protect her three children from online trolls and bullying.




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Kourtney Kardashian rocks a neon cardigan as it's confirmed she's returning to KUWTK full time

She made a big deal about stepping back from the public eye.




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Kourtney Kardashian 'likes' tweets calling sisters 'passive aggressive bullies'

The 40-year-old reality star, who quit the long-running family show, even showed her approval on one fan's tweet that called out Khloé Kardashian, 35, who tried to break up the explosive fist fight.




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Kourtney Kardashian shows off her fabulous backside in bikini throwback

While under coronavirus quarantine, the 40-year-old reality star posted another throwback bikini picture from a family vacation in Corsica, France with her three kids with ex Scott Disick, 36.




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Kourtney Kardashian, 41, appears youthful as she lounges at home in her bikini

The Keeping Up with The Kardashians vet was lounging around her Calabasas, California mansion for the snapshot. 'Evolve as you please,' the mother-of-three wrote in her caption.




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New drug could be a 'functional cure' for HIV, study says

Scientists at Scripps Research Institute in Florida have developed a new therapy that they say may one day be a 'functional cure' for HIV, if it proves as effective in humans as it has in mice.




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Ellie Goulding leads at Elton John AIDS CLUB LOVE bash

The 30-year-old Burn hitmaker kept things chic in a sensational Bardot gown with dazzling jewels from the sponsor BVLGARI, while Lady Kitty and Lottie wore near-identical gowns




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Could gene editing fight the AIDS crisis?

Experts say gene editing, which has been FDA-approved to treat cancer and blindness, could also be used to treat HIV and AIDS.




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Full inquiry into NHS contaminated blood scandal

A full inquiry will be carried out into the contaminated blood scandal, the Government has announced. It happened in the 1970s and 1980s when NHS bought blood from the US.




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Nancy Dell'Olio looks youthful at HIV charity auction in London

The 56-year-old displayed her very smooth complexion and chic sense of style as she posed for cameras at the fundraiser, held at swanky auction house Christie's.




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Video shows how HIV spreads into the blood and could help target a vaccine, scientists say

Researchers at Paris Descartes University have produced a video showing how a cell infected with HIV sprays the virus when it comes into contact with a healthy cell in order to spread the infection.




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England U21 1-2 France U21 - Euro Under-21 2019: RESULT

England suffered heartbreak in Cesena after an Aaron Wan-Bissaka own-goal gifted France a stoppage time victory in a thrilling Under 21 European Championship clash.




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Tottenham move would complete Tanguy Ndombele's remarkable rapid rise

As recently as the 2015-16 season, midfielder Tanguy Ndombele was not even playing senior football with Amiens who were then in France's semi-professional third tier.




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Man City star Ilkay Gundogan pulls out of Germany squad to play Northern Ireland

Ilkay Gundogan has pulled out of the Germany squad to face Northern Ireland in Belfast on Monday night through illness. The Manchester City midfielder is suffering from a cold.




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Paul Pogba heads to Dubai for warm weather training as ManUnited star bids to recover from injury

EXCLUSIVE BY SAMI MOKBEL: Paul Pogba has arrived in the United Arab Emirates to complete a warm weather recovery programme to accelerate his return from a foot injury.




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'Show off or motivation?': Paul Pogba puts in the hard work on his Dubai break

Paul Pogba is working towards a Manchester United return - but still appears to be some way off as he trains in Dubai's state-of-the-art Transform Altitude Performance Center. 




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Chelsea suffer injury BLOW as N'Golo Kante pulls out of France friendly with muscle injury

Chelsea have been dealt an injury blow after N'Golo Kante was forced to pull out of France's Euro 2020 qualifier against Iceland on Friday night. Kante was set to start but suffered a problem in the warm-up.




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Emiliano Sala's shadow will linger but Christian Gourcuff is pulling Nantes out of the dark

It is nine months since the death of Emiliano Sala. His presence will always loom over Nantes but the players are giving everyone connected to the club something to smile about once more.




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Zinedine Zidane says Karim Benzema should 'definitely' be in France Euro 2020 squad 

Karim Benzema has been a consistent goalscorer in his professional career and has represented France over 80 times, but the former Lyon marksman hasn't played for Les Bleus since 2015.




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Man Utd forward Anthony Martial should be in France squad - Young

Manchester United captain Ashley Young thinks World Cup winners France have blundered by ignoring Anthony Martial whose form has made some of United's attacking football 'unbelievable'.




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England could end up in 'group of death' at Euro 2020 with Portugal and France 

MATT HUGHES - CHIEF SPORTS REPORTER: England's dubious reward for winning their qualifying group could be a place in the group of death with Portugal and France at Euro 2020.




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French Football president rules out Karim Benzema return

Calls have been growing for the in-form Real Madrid striker to earn his first call-up since 2015 in recent weeks. But Le Graet is determined that the 31-year-old will not be seen in a Les Bleus shirt again.




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Luxembourg vs Portugal, RESULT: Cristiano Ronaldo and Co look to seal Euro 2020 qualification

Portugal booked their place at Euro 2020 with a hard-fought 2-0 victory at Luxembourg.




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France boss Didier Deschamps says Olivier Giroud should consider January exit from Chelsea

Didier Deschamps has urged Olivier Giroud to leave Chelsea to secure a spot in France's Euro 2020 squad. Giroud started up-front as Deschamps guided France to World Cup glory in 2018.




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Guingamp striker Nathael Julan, 23, dies in car crash following training

The Ligue 2 side mourned the 'tragic day' as Julan died in the car crash as they shared the news on social media, leading to a number of tributes across French football.




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How Kylian Mbappe could go summer WITHOUT a break as Euro 2020 and the Olympic Games take spotlight

Euro 2020 and all its preparations immediately take the focus once the domestic campaigns end. But this year the European Championship will also be followed by the Olympics in Tokyo.




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From Better Call Saul to Bates Motel and Mary Beard's new doc: The best on demand TV this week

It's rare that a prequel matches its progenitor, but Better Call Saul has gradually, at times achingly slo-o-o-wly, proved the equal of parent show Breaking Bad .




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Victory In The Kitchen by Annie Gray review: 'Popular history at its very best'

If armies march on their stomachs, the same is true of the politicians who send them into war. Winston Churchill wouldn't have been half the man he was without the food made for him by his resident cook.




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Rootbound by Alice Vincent review: 'A hopeful memoir of self-discovery and horticulture'

Heartbreak can be the best teacher, as arts journalist Alice Vincent learns in her hopeful memoir of self-discovery and horticulture.




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Madam Butterfly review: Looks beautiful with colourful costumes

There are several good reasons for seeing this spirited revival of Anthony Minghella's 2005 Madam Butterfly , and one totally compelling one: the Welsh soprano Natalya Romaniw.




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Going Dark by Julia Ebner review: Fails to bring her time undercover with extremists to life

By day, Julia Ebner worked for the London-based Institute for Strategic Dialogue, monitoring the online behaviour of extremist groups from Islamic jihadists to Neo-Nazis.




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Alanis Morissette review: She exudes wry humour and her singing is rivetingly powerful

Mention 1996 to a music-lover and they will probably think of Oasis or the Spice Girls. But those bands, huge though they were, only had Britain's second- and third- biggest-selling albums of the year.




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Difficult Women review: An effortlessly smart study

It's never been easier to find a feminist role model. Publishing is awash with gutsy heroines thanks to series such as Good Night Stories For Rebel Girls , which celebrates extraordinary women.




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From Julian Fellowes' The English Game to Mrs Fletcher and Spooks: The best on demand TV this week

Not content with writing terrestrial TV's big show of the week with Belgravia, Julian Fellowes is also behind this six-part drama series charting the origins of football.




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'Every pub is closed. As an Irishman, I can safely say this denotes the Apocalypse is truly upon us'

James Blunt messaged me. He owns a pub in Chelsea and wasn't sure if he should close it after the Prime Minister said he was 'suggesting', not ordering, people to avoid pubs




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Craig Brown's new colourful biography of The Beatles

Think you know all about the Beatles? Wait till you read this mesmerising biography of Britain's greatest band - by Britain's greatest critic...




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DEBORAH ROSS: Oh, Julian. It's the same old, lame old bonnety nonsense

This week not one but two new series from Julian Alexander Kitchener-Fellowes, Baron Fellowes of West Stafford, and you do wonder if he can be stopped




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Dressed For War review: A meticulously detailed and fascinating book

Having owned every issue of Vogue published since September 1977, as well as having devoured numerous books on the subject, I had thought I was an expert.




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From the useful new Coronavirus Global Update to Mel Giedroyc Is Quilting: This week's top podcasts

Covid-19 may have come from China but its spread has been horrifyingly global.




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The Nanny State Made Me review: It could not be more timely

The first child born in an NHS hospital arrived a minute after midnight on July 5, 1948. She was named Aneira after Aneurin Bevan, the architect of the health service.