Rescue services in the Russian city of Magnitogorsk scrambled to find survivors after a suspected gas blast in the early hours of Monday caused the partial collapse of a high rise apartment building, killing at least two people, news agencies reported.
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Monday 31 December 2018
Hello. Does Poland Have Vampires? My Date Wants to Know My Blood Type.
The British Foreign Office released a list of the oddest phone calls it received this year from Britons abroad.
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Congo Votes, Amid Ebola Crisis and Problems at Polls, After Years’ Delay
The long-delayed vote to replace Congo’s leader of 18 years, Joseph Kabila, was marred by torrential rains, lost voter rolls and malfunctioning machines.
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Romania, Fighting the E.U., Prepares to Lead It at ‘Crucial Moment’
The government has turned to Euroskeptic rhetoric to defend its stance on anticorruption legislation, even as it is scheduled to take its turn in the presidency of the bloc as Brexit looms.
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Colombia Investigates a Possible Plot to Assassinate President, Official Says
Foreign Minister Carlos Holmes offered few details in a video address Saturday night, but said several Venezuelans had been arrested recently with assault weapons.
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Year-End Storm in the Philippines Kills More Than 60
Officials said the storm known as Usman, which struck the region of Bicol on Saturday, had left at least 61 dead, while 18 others were missing.
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Philippine President Says He Sexually Abused Housemaid as a Teenager
A spokesman for President Rodgrigo Duterte said later that the remarks were intended as a joke to expose the hypocrisy of the Roman Catholic Church.
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Shutdown, McKinsey, Gaza: Your Monday Briefing
Let us help you start your day.
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‘Exhibit A’: How McKinsey Got Entangled in a Bribery Case
The consultancy’s report became key evidence in a battle over the extradition of a powerful Ukrainian oligarch charged in a scheme to help Boeing.
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Empty Homes and Protests: China’s Property Market Strains the World
A glut of unwanted apartments gets part of the blame for a slowdown in the world’s second-largest economy. In some places, homeowners are taking to the streets.
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Times Insider: How Times Reporters Froze a Fatal Moment on a Protest Field in Gaza
A volunteer medic was killed by Israeli gunfire on June 1. Times reporters combined a forensic visual investigation with on-the-ground reporting to reconstruct what happened and tell her story.
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An Israeli Soldier Killed a Medic in Gaza. We Investigated the Fatal Shot.
On June 1, an Israeli soldier shot into a crowd, killing a volunteer medic named Rouzan al-Najjar. Israeli officials say soldiers only use live fire as a last resort. Our investigation shows otherwise. We analyzed over 1,000 photos and videos, froze the fatal moment in a 3-D model of the protest, and interviewed more than 30 witnesses and I.D.F. commanders to reveal how Rouzan was killed.
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Year-End Storm in the Philippines Kills More Than 60
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Philippine President Says He Sexually Abused Housemaid as a Teenager
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C.I.A.’s Afghan Forces Leave a Trail of Abuse and Anger
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In Orange County, a Republican Fortress Turns Democratic
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‘The Train Was So Packed That It Was Difficult For Me to Do What I Always Did’
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2 of New York’s Most Influential Offices Are About to be Held by One Person
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What’s on TV Monday: New Year’s Eve Celebrations and Taylor Swift
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Armed Man in Tactical Clothing Headed to a Texas Church to ‘Fulfill a Prophecy,’ Police Say
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Trump Digs In, Darkening Hopes for a Deal to End the Shutdown
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Obamacare, Ruled Invalid by Federal Judge, Will Remain in Effect During Appeal
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Lindsey Graham Suggests Syrian Troop Drawdown Will Take Longer Than 30 Days
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Quotation of the Day: C.I.A.-Led Afghan Forces Leave Grim Trail of Abuse
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Ravens and Eagles Claw Their Way to the N.F.L. Playoffs
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Cowboys Send Giants to Another Late Loss
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Alabama and Clemson Are Putting a Trademark on the Title Game
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A Closed Brooklyn Bridge and 40,000 Pounds of Deli Meat: New York Is That Crowded
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Shutdown, McKinsey, Gaza: Your Monday Briefing
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‘Outlander’ Season 4, Episode 9: Fraser Hospitality
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Channel migrants: No easy answers to issue, says Javid
The reasons are often "outside of our control", writes the home secretary in newspaper article.
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Councils 'failing' to prosecute blue badge abusers
Figures show 62% of councils did not take action against people misusing blue badge permits.
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Hammersmith stabbing leads to 39 attempted murder arrests
They are being held on suspicion of attempted murder after a man suffered life-threatening wounds.
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Minority take up 'life-saving' free health check
It can pick up preventable heart problems - and more people should be getting the routine check.
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Stevenage shed radio DJ ready for BBC local radio slot
After years of "broadcasting" to just his wife, an amateur radio presenter's wish is coming true.
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Lederhosen love among Austria's millennials
Lederhosen and dirndl dresses are making a comeback in Austria.
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Fishing: New EU rules could have 'grave' impact on UK industry
Fishers can no longer discard fish to avoid busting quota - but that could put boats off the water.
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Syria conflict: Trump 'slowing troop withdrawal', says Lindsey Graham
A top Republican says the president remains determined to defeat the Islamic State group in Syria.
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South Western Railway strike to hit New Year's Eve trains
Passengers across the South are warned to expect disruption as staff stage a 24-hour walkout.
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Bangladesh election: PM Sheikh Hasina wins landslide in disputed vote
Sheikh Hasina wins a third consecutive term in a vote marred by violence and claims of vote rigging.
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Mexico wall: Trump aide says concrete wall idea was dropped early on
Outgoing chief of staff John Kelly appears to contradict the US president on the border wall plan.
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No-deal Brexit ferry contract sparks concerns
Seaborne Freight was founded less than two years ago and has never run a ferry service before.
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Nasa's New Horizons: Final commands given to distant probe
Nasa's New Horizons spacecraft is all set for its dramatic encounter with a far-off icy world.
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The Papers: Javid under pressure and AJ shows his bruises
There's more front-page criticism of the home secretary over migrants in the Channel, while the Sun interviews battered Strictly star AJ Pritchard.
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Female fightback... 2018 in hashtags
A look at the year's most influential hashtags used by women on social media.
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2018 in news: The alternative end-of-the-year awards
From the ridiculous to the more ridiculous, here are the weird stories that caught our eye this year.
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Spoken word poet Dylema: On a stroll through Africa in 2018
Dylema leads us through key events on the continent this year in a specially commissioned poem.
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Africa's key images of 2018: Reunions, tears and big lips
A selection of the best photos from across and about Africa this year.
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Bangladesh election: Voting disrupted by violence
Clashes between ruling party and opposition supporters have resulted in 17 deaths.
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London violence: How a bloody night became a deadly year
London has endured a year which has seen its homicide total reach its highest level since 2008.
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In search of Leonard, my martyred ancestor
Eli Melki looks for traces of a relative who was killed at 33 during a wave of attacks against eastern Turkey's Christians.
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Bangladesh clothing factories: Are they safe now?
Are garment factories in Bangladesh safe five years after the Rana Plaza disaster?
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The singer, the scientist, the comic book writer... notable deaths of 2018
The scientist, the singer, the comic book writer... notable deaths of 2018
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Why legalising gay sex in India is not a Western idea
India's decision to decriminalise gay sex has taken the country back to its roots, some historians say.
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‘Do we need blood?’ Jürgen Klopp defends Mohamed Salah over ‘dive’
• Arsenal players accuse Mohamed Salah over penalty incident
• ‘We don’t have divers,’ says Liverpool manager
Jürgen Klopp proved far more defiant than Arsenal’s defence as, rather than revelling in a biggest league win over top-six peers for 16 months and Liverpool’s largest lead in this season’s title race, he rejected suggestions Mohamed Salah is a diver by insisting the striker should not have to bleed to win a penalty.
Related: Roberto Firmino hits hat-trick as Liverpool rout shambolic Arsenal
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Susanna Dinnage pulls out of becoming Premier League chief executive
• Dinnage named as Richard Scudamore’s successor last month
• TV executive’s decision a huge blow to organisation
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• TV executive’s decision a huge blow to organisation
The Premier League has been rocked by the shock withdrawal of Susanna Dinnage from the role of chief executive, to which she was appointed with some fanfare only last month.
Currently the global president of Animal Planet, part of the Discovery group of TV channels, Dinnage was described as “the outstanding choice” when she was announced as the replacement for Richard Scudamore, who has stepped down with a £5m golden goodbye after 19 years in the role.
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Paul Pogba shines as Manchester United swat aside lacklustre Bournemouth
Towards the end Old Trafford was the loudest in recent memory, Manchester United’s joyous fans singing the “20 times” ditty about their record number of titles.
Related: Agüero strikes as City survive Saints scare and return to winning ways
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Pep Guardiola: Title race would be over had Manchester City not won
• Manager says Liverpool are ‘best team in Europe’
• City close gap to seven points before showdown
Pep Guardiola suggested Manchester City’s Premier League title defence would have been over if they had not beaten Southampton, while admitting it remains precariously balanced going into Thursday’s showdown with Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium.
City won 3-1 thanks to goals from David Silva and Sergio Agüero, either side of a James Ward-Prowse own goal, to cut the gap on Liverpool to seven points and improve on a run that had seen them lose three out of four games in the league.
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The Dozen: the weekend's best Premier League photos
Our picture editors choose their favourite images from the weekend’s matches
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N’Golo Kanté tightens Chelsea’s grip on top four with winner at Crystal Palace
The scoreline may give the impression Chelsea squeezed out a second successive win on their travels but in reality Maurizio Sarri’s team will not enjoy too many away victories as comfortable as this. One flash of quality was all it took to claim the spoils and, suddenly, the gap from fifth place feels more like a five-point chasm.
Given Champions League qualification had always been Sarri’s target, he remains safely on track. Not that the Chelsea manager ever really gives off the impression of being satisfied. He would depart Selhurst Park pointing to a lengthening injury list, with Olivier Giroud on crutches as he left the arena after damaging his left ankle late on, once he had finished bemoaning his players’ inability to kill off the contest long before a mildly anxious last five minutes.
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Young McNeil confirms old Burnley’s dominance of West Ham
Burnley picked up a much-needed three points with their first win of the Christmas period, not quite managing to climb out of trouble but looking a lot more like their old selves in holding out against West Ham. Sean Dyche dropped Joe Hart and returned to a 4-4-2 formation in the hope of restoring some of the defensive solidity that has served the club well in the past.
It seemed to work, in that Burnley kept a rare clean sheet, though perhaps judgment should be reserved until opponents who can show a little more attacking conviction are encountered. Tom Heaton was not given a great deal to do in his first league appearance of the season until he made an excellent one-handed stop to foil Andy Carroll at the end. This was one of those tepid West Ham away performances that makes one wonder how they inspire such a large and loyal following, even for an early kick-off in the north.
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Brighton’s Chris Hughton warns against ‘looking upwards’ after Everton win
• Manager says win against Everton proves club’s progress
• But Brighton must not ‘start thinking we’re better than we are’
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• But Brighton must not ‘start thinking we’re better than we are’
Chris Hughton marks four years in charge of Brighton on Monday and, while he has never been one to luxuriate too fondly in his successes, could be excused a note of satisfaction. Saturday’s 1-0 win over Everton ensured they will end 2018 as the Premier League’s 13th-placed team, a victory away from reaching the top half, and the contrast with the situation he inherited is stark.
Related: Jürgen Locadia strike enough to steer Brighton to victory over Everton
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Agüero strikes as City survive Saints scare and return to winning ways
The alarm bells shrilled for Manchester City. Almost out of nowhere, they had lost three Premier League games out of four and, with Liverpool flicking on the afterburners, it is no exaggeration to say that another reverse would have imperilled their title defence. Pep Guardiola and his players could feel a bit better after this. City imposed their front-foot football and, although they wobbled at times during the first half, they had too much for Ralph Hasenhüttl’s rebooted Southampton.
Related: Liverpool’s raggedness in swatting aside Arsenal may yet give rivals hope | Jonathan Wilson
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Liverpool’s raggedness in swatting aside Arsenal may yet give rivals hope | Jonathan Wilson
Few teams who win 5-1 can ever be said to have played badly but how good, really, were Jürgen Klopp’s side against Arsenal?
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There was a moment just before half-time on Saturday, with Liverpool 3-1 up, when Jürgen Klopp strode to the edge of the technical area, eyes flashing behind his glasses, finger jabbing, fury written across his face. Sadio Mané had given the ball away cheaply and had failed to track back and Arsenal had briefly threatened. A couple of minutes later, Mohamed Salah was bundled over by Sokratis Papastathopoulos, converting the resultant penalty and Liverpool were 4-1 up. It was one of those days: however sloppy Liverpool were at times, Arsenal were much, much worse.
In the other technical area, a grimacing Unai Emery looked even more like Alan Partridge than ever, as though trying to give a speech to the sales conference of a firm specialising in coal-effect fires after piercing his foot on a spike. By midway through the first half, he had given up his guiding role on the touchline to sit on the bench: there is, in the end, only so much you can do with those players. The impact Emery has made at Arsenal, the change in style and focus, has been remarkable but sometimes the scorpion is going to sting the frog, however self-defeating it may be, because that is what a scorpion does.
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Jürgen Klopp: it's not important how far clear you are in December – video
Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp has urged his players to maintain their focus after beating Arsenal 5-1 on Saturday to move nine points clear at the top of the Premier League
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Football: Socceroos thump Oman in Asian Cup warm-up
- Australia 5-0 Oman
- Milos Degenek scores first international goal
Socceroos captain Mark Milligan is happy his side is getting “into the habit of scoring goals” after the defending champions thrashed world No82 Oman 5-0 in an Asian Cup warm-up.
Australia got off to a lively start with goals to Andrew Nabbout and Chris Ikonomidis in the first thirteen minutes, with former Adelaide United striker Awer Nabil adding a third on 23 minutes at the Maktoum Bin Rashid Stadium in Dubai on Sunday.
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Sunday 30 December 2018
Tottenham 1-3 Wolves: Spurs stunned by Wolves at Wembley
Tottenham's title hopes suffer an unexpected setback as Wolves score three times in the last 18 minutes to win at Wembley.
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Cristiano Ronaldo: Juventus striker scores twice in win over Sampdoria
VAR plays a major role, including ruling out an injury-time equaliser, as Juventus beat Sampdoria to maintain their unbeaten run in Serie A.
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What happened in the Premier League? Liverpool extend lead as Tottenham lose to Wolves
Liverpool thrash Arsenal to extend Premier League lead, Tottenham lose at home and Fulham score late winner in a crucial game at the bottom.
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Hibernian fan arrested over alleged racial abuse of Hearts' Clevid Dikamona
A 65-year-old Hibernian fan is arrested over the alleged racial abuse of a Hearts player during Saturday's Edinburgh derby.
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New Year Honours: Alastair Cook and Bill Beaumont knighted
Former England cricket captain Alastair Cook and ex-England rugby union captain Bill Beaumont are knighted in the Queen's New Year Honours list.
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Liverpool 5-1 Arsenal: Jurgen Klopp delighted to win 'wild' game
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is delighted with the way his side played as they won a "wild" game against Arsenal 5-1 at Anfield to end 2018 top of the Premier League.
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Rangers 1-0 Celtic: Brendan Rodgers suffers first Old Firm defeat
Rangers move level on points with Celtic at the top of the Scottish Premiership as Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers suffers his first defeat in 13 Old Firm games.
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Liverpool 5-1 Arsenal: Jurgen Klopp plays down title talk despite nine-point lead
Jurgen Klopp says it would be "crazy" for Liverpool's fans not to enjoy their lead in the Premier League but plays down title talk.
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Australian Open heat breaks: Players to get 10-minute break in extreme temperatures
Men's and women's singles players at the Australian Open will get a 10-minute break if temperatures reach dangerous levels.
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Kalidou Koulibaly: Napoli fans show support before game against Bologna
Napoli supporters hold aloft posters and banners in support of defender Kalidou Koulibaly before their Serie A match against Bologna.
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Claudio Ranieri says he 'wanted to kill' Aboubakar Kamara
Fulham manager Claudio Ranieri said he "wanted to kill" Aboubakar Kamara after the striker snatched the ball off team-mate Aleksandar Mitrovic and missed a penalty against Huddersfield.
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Rory McIlroy to begin 2019 at Sentry Tournament of Champions in Hawaii
Rory McIlroy makes his debut at the Sentry Tournament of Champions as he focuses on playing on the PGA Tour in 2019.
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Tottenham 1-3 Wolverhampton Wanderers: Spurs must improve to be title contenders - Pochettino
Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino says they cannot afford to concede goals in the way they did against Wolves, if they want to be Premier League title contenders.
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Fox News Breaking News Alert
Fox News Breaking News Alert
Alabama knocks off Oklahoma in Orange Bowl, sets up National Championship showdown with Clemson
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Alabama knocks off Oklahoma in Orange Bowl, sets up National Championship showdown with Clemson
12/29/18 9:08 PM
Gay Couples Rush to Wed Before Brazil’s New President Takes Office
The incoming president, Jair Bolsonaro, has promised to end same-sex marriage, leading to a surge in the number of gay weddings before his inauguration.
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Moscow Dispatch: Stalin’s Soaring Moscow Towers Sorely Need Body Work
The massive “Stalin High-Rises,” built to embody the victorious spirit of postwar Russia, still offer some of the best apartments in Moscow, but are now badly decayed.
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Hungary Sheltered a Fugitive Prime Minister. Did It Help Him Escape?
After a former Macedonian prime minister jumped bail and ended up in Hungary, the far-right Hungarian prime minister, Viktor Orban, was accused of helping him escape.
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Bangladeshis Must Choose ‘Lesser of Two Evils’ in Election
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has fostered booming economic growth and better social development. But voters are wary of her authoritarian tendencies.
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China to Retry Canadian on Drug Charge Amid Diplomatic Spat
Robert Lloyd Schellenberg appealed against his jail sentence in a previously obscure case. He now faces a retrial that could impose a death penalty.
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Shehu Shagari, Former Nigerian President, Dies at 93
Mr. Shagari sought to revive democratic rule, but military officers deposed him during a 1983 economic crisis caused by plummeting oil prices.
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Egypt Kills 40 Suspected Militants After Deadly Bombing of Tour Bus
Security forces raided sites in North Sinai and Giza, the Interior Ministry said on Saturday, a day after a bomb killed three Vietnamese tourists and their Egyptian guide.
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British Design for D-Day Stamp Gets Address Wrong by 8,000 Miles
A commemorative stamp for the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings showed American troops on a beach in Asia, instead of Normandy.
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Son of Yemeni Mother Dies Soon After She Won Visa Battle With U.S. to See Him
Shaima Swileh, a Yemeni citizen who lives in Egypt, fought to visit her only child in California, where he was receiving treatment for a brain disease.
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Ask HN: How can I make the most out of high school?
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I'm in high school. Soon, I will be in college. Before, I’ve focused mainly on studying and pursuing solitary passions, but not doing social activities. However, I now feel that I'm missing out on typical teenager life, and I'll have regrets when I'm an adult. I just watched an anime following a group of close friends in a band as they pass through high school. I've seen people online state that the anime reminded them of their own high school lives, but it doesn't remind me of my current life at all; it's way too carefree and fun. My online friends have told me that they don't have close friends either, so my life is normal. Today, I saw this: http://bit.ly/2SrB9oN. Granted, the person is saying that they don't relate to looking back on high school. However, the topic is about common things that one can’t relate to, and some repliers said that their own HS lives were carefree. Now, I again feel I am missing something. I like programming, and I've become interested in type theory. I doubt that other people in my school care about this stuff. I take art class, but it's a solitary activity between me and my teacher, not together with other students. I don't know how to make close friends. I can talk to people, but I can't suddenly form a close relationship with somebody. Friendship can’t be forced; it develops naturally. Yet, I've never made a close, loyal friendship, only casual friendships. Before, I've been looking forward to college so I can study my interests. Now, I feel afraid of ending high school. Is it normal that I don't have close friends and that I'm solitary? Am I missing out on anything? What hobbies do you advise me to adopt that I can do in a group, with camaraderie? Will college be the same or different than high school? Can I have the same kind of youthful fun when I'm an adult?
8 by TheAsprngHacker | 4 comments on Hacker News.
I'm in high school. Soon, I will be in college. Before, I’ve focused mainly on studying and pursuing solitary passions, but not doing social activities. However, I now feel that I'm missing out on typical teenager life, and I'll have regrets when I'm an adult. I just watched an anime following a group of close friends in a band as they pass through high school. I've seen people online state that the anime reminded them of their own high school lives, but it doesn't remind me of my current life at all; it's way too carefree and fun. My online friends have told me that they don't have close friends either, so my life is normal. Today, I saw this: http://bit.ly/2SrB9oN. Granted, the person is saying that they don't relate to looking back on high school. However, the topic is about common things that one can’t relate to, and some repliers said that their own HS lives were carefree. Now, I again feel I am missing something. I like programming, and I've become interested in type theory. I doubt that other people in my school care about this stuff. I take art class, but it's a solitary activity between me and my teacher, not together with other students. I don't know how to make close friends. I can talk to people, but I can't suddenly form a close relationship with somebody. Friendship can’t be forced; it develops naturally. Yet, I've never made a close, loyal friendship, only casual friendships. Before, I've been looking forward to college so I can study my interests. Now, I feel afraid of ending high school. Is it normal that I don't have close friends and that I'm solitary? Am I missing out on anything? What hobbies do you advise me to adopt that I can do in a group, with camaraderie? Will college be the same or different than high school? Can I have the same kind of youthful fun when I'm an adult?
Dame June Whitfield, star of Absolutely Fabulous, dies aged 93
The comedy actress was also celebrated for her role in BBC sitcom Terry and June.
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June Whitfield's many roles as co-star to almost everyone
In her seven-decade career, Dame June Whitfield clocked up more than 1,300 appearances on TV and radio.
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'Brexit 50-50' if May's deal rejected, says Liam Fox
The international trade secretary says rejecting the PM's deal would shatter the electorate's trust.
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Calls to rid bacon and ham of processing nitrites
A group of leading scientists and politicians wants processing to happen without the chemicals.
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Grandparents should be taken on family holidays, says minister
Britons should act more like other Europeans, says Mims Davies, so-called "minister for loneliness".
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Child health record 'red book' to go online
The measure is part of government plans in England to improve care from pregnancy to post-birth.
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Cape Town race row erupts after 'black visitors cleared from beach'
Demonstrators allege black beachgoers were asked to leave the area by private security guards.
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Cyber-attack disrupts distribution of multiple US newspapers
The malware, which affected papers owned by Tribune Publishing, is believed to be from outside the US.
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Bangladesh elections: Deadly clashes mar vote
The current PM Sheikh Hasina is tipped to win a third straight term in a poll marred by violence.
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Italy budget: Parliament passes budget after EU standoff
Italy's parliament approves a budget for 2019, amid complaints it was revised to placate the EU.
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The man who takes animals to funerals
A Thai man has made it his life's mission to help people through their grief with animals.
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Vampires and veggie sausages in Foreign Office's oddest calls
Consular staff were asked about vampires in Poland, vegetarian sausages and the Strictly results.
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The Papers: Javid flies home, and tributes to 'legend' June
The home secretary's handling of the migrant "crisis" is the focus for some papers, while Dame June Whitfield's death makes some of the early editions.
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Why do we celebrate New Year on 1 January?
Why does the year begin in January?
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The Instagrammer who wants to show a different side of Gaza
Instagram photographer Kholoud Nassar wants to show us a different side of Gaza.
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The 90-year-old back-flipping daredevil
This Canadian man is being called the world's most extreme grandpa.
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June Whitfield: A life in pictures
Memorable moments from the life of the versatile and much-loved British actress.
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Ten powerful pictures from 2018
Ken Mainardis of Getty Images picks his favourite images of 2018.
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STEM: 'You can't be what you can't see'
Women in Science, technology, engineering and maths are still underrepresented. Here STEM women share some top tips on how to get ahead in the field.
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Starlings form bird-shaped murmuration at Attenborough
Birdwatchers enjoyed the "real spectacle" at the Attenborough Nature Reserve in Nottinghamshire.
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Readers' pictures of the year 2018
Throughout the year, you've been sending us your amazing photographs and these are some of the highlights.
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Sneakernomics: All change in the trainer business
The way trainers are made and sold is allowing newcomers to break into the market.
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Dinner for One: English comedy spices up German New Year
The English film you've never seen - but Germans watch it adoringly every New Year's Eve.
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Rihanna, Ariana, The 1975 and more: The most anticipated new music of 2019
From the Spice Girls' reunion to a new Rihanna album, here's what to look forward to in 2019.
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June Whitfield: Comic actress who was rarely off our screens
Comic actress who was rarely off British TV screens.
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Found: The plane wreck that could solve a 50-year-old mystery
After 10 years of talking to fishermen in pubs, Grahame Knott has found the wreck of a plane that fell into the English Channel in 1969.
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Reality Check: How does the government help first-time buyers?
Which government schemes do people use most when trying to get on the housing ladder?
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Venezuela: The country that has lost three million people
The Venezuelan migration crisis is a major concern for South America and shows no sign of ending.
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Putin's Russia: Icy Siberia reveals cracks in society
Irkutsk, five time zones from Moscow, feels cut off from Russia's decision-makers.
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Jürgen Klopp: ‘We may be nine points in front but we have to go to City’
• Liverpool manager irritated by talk of team as title favourites
• ‘It does not matter how far ahead you are in December’
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• ‘It does not matter how far ahead you are in December’
Jürgen Klopp said he would prefer to deliver his verdict on Liverpool’s first half of the season after the game against Arsenal, and following another handsome win that took his side nine points clear he was true to his word.
“Nothing to moan about at all,” was the manager’s summary of 20 games unbeaten in the Premier League, even if he did go on to say Liverpool can still play better. “It is not every day you beat Arsenal 5-1 but there were times in the game when we could have played better, and there were certainly times when we could have defended better,” Klopp said.
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Mauricio Pochettino says Tottenham lost their heads against Wolves
• ‘We played more with the heart rather than with the head’
• ‘It’s not enough to play 70 minutes,’ says manager after 3-1 loss
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Mauricio Pochettino accused his players of complacency after Tottenham’s stunning late collapse against Wolves dealt their title hopes a major blow.
Tottenham were poised to continue their winning run after taking an early lead through Harry Kane, who would later be booked for diving, but Pochettino’s side fell nine points behind Liverpool after succumbing to an inspired comeback from Wolves at Wembley. Pochettino was unhappy with how his team responded in the second half, admitting they made the mistake of thinking the game was over when they led 1-0.
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Maurizio Sarri admits intensity of English game was culture shock
• Italian reflects on halfway point of first season at Chelsea
• ‘Here there are more accelerations, you need a big engine’
Maurizio Sarri says the greatest culture shock he has felt during his transition from Italian to English football has been in the remorselessness of sprinting in matches.
The Chelsea manager is looking forward to Sunday’s visit to Crystal Palace but at the halfway point of his first season outside of his native Italy, he took a moment to reflect. Sarri’s regrets centre on the Premier League defeats at Wolves and at home to Leicester while the high point was surely the victory over Manchester City at Stamford Bridge. But what has startled him has been the pace and intensity of the games.
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Fulham’s Mitrovic makes late difference in basement clash with Huddersfield
To judge this match by the scenes at the final whistle you might have thought a cup final had just taken place. Fulham players were standing stock still in shock, half the Huddersfield team were on the floor. It may have been only three points, and in truth it was an awful match, but clearly they meant a lot.
Related: Víctor Camarasa’s injury-time wonder goal gives Cardiff win at Leicester
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Ryan Jack strike helps Rangers end Old Firm winless run against Celtic
Steven Gerrard and Brendan Rodgers played down the wider significance of this result but Old Firm victories can never be viewed in isolation. The epic scale of celebrations as Rangers finally tripped up Rodgers, at the 13th attempt, endorsed a rising sense that we may be witnessing a title race after all. The only travesty as this fixture concluded was that Rangers, so utterly dominant from start to finish, did not win by more.
Celtic hold a game in hand but that Rangers have joined them on 42 points as the Scottish top flight shuts down resonated way beyond a single game.
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Abdoulaye Doucouré rescues point for Watford against Newcastle
Abdoulaye Doucouré, admired by clubs who could spend big this January, notably Paris Saint-Germain, underlined his importance to Watford by coming off the bench to rescue his team from an embarrassing defeat.
Rafael Benítez maintains that his side will need a miracle to avoid relegation this season, but they were on course for three deserved points thanks to an excellent counterattacking goal by Salomón Rondón. Then Doucouré struck with eight minutes remaining to endear himself further to Watford fans – and, no doubt, to other clubs’ scouts.
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Víctor Camarasa’s injury-time wonder goal gives Cardiff win at Leicester
It was one of those moments that take your breath away and for Cardiff and their supporters provided the perfect end to 2018. The game was deep into stoppage time and heading for stalemate when Víctor Camarasa picked the ball up on the left, about 25 yards from goal, and curled a wonderful shot that arced over the head of Kasper Schmeichel and into the top corner. Cue pandemonium in the away end and wild celebrations among the Cardiff players.
There were 92 minutes on the clock and Cardiff were not going to relinquish their grip on the most precious of victories. It is their first on the road this season, only their third in 29 Premier League away fixtures – the last was back in April 2014 – and lifted Neil Warnock’s side four points clear of the relegation zone.
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Roundup: Police arrest man over abuse of Hearts defender Clévid Dikamona
• Fan seen on TV shouting at Dikamona during Edinburgh derby
• Hearts win 1-0, Aberdeen leave it late to beat Livingston
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• Hearts win 1-0, Aberdeen leave it late to beat Livingston
A 65-year-old man has been arrested after Hearts defender Clévid Dikamona was subjected to alleged racial abuse at Easter Road. A Hibernian fan was seen on live television shouting abuse as the French-born Congo international was being told to leave the pitch by the referee following treatment for an injury.
Police Scotland’s event commander for the Edinburgh derby, Supt Jim Royan, said: “A 65-year-old man has now been arrested following the racial abuse of a Hearts player, and inquiries are currently ongoing into this. There is no place in Scotland for hate crime and I want to reassure the public that reports of such incidents will be treated seriously. Fans have united in their condemnation of this behaviour and I want to thank the public for their assistance with our investigation so far.”
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Jürgen Locadia strike enough to steer Brighton to victory over Everton
Six weeks ago, Jürgen Locadia, down on his luck and appearing to correctly perceive his Premier League move had turned sour, suggested he would use the winter months “to think if this is still good for me”.
Brighton would say it seems pretty fine at this point. Locadia, a £14m purchase from PSV Eindhoven in January, had not scored this season until Boxing Day and seemed bound to be remembered as a footnote in history: the one-time record signing who rarely played and hardly found the net. But he has now earned his team four points in four days, his winner on the hour punishing Everton for a negligent start to the second half and if the outcome offered few definitive conclusions about two maddeningly inconsistent sides then perhaps it at least lessened Chris Hughton’s need to shuffle his attacking pack next month.
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Cristiano Ronaldo doubles up for Juventus but VAR denies Sampdoria
• Napoli beat Bologna 3-2 with late Dries Mertens winner
• Keita Baldé scores in Internazionale’s 1-0 win at Empoli
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• Keita Baldé scores in Internazionale’s 1-0 win at Empoli
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice, the second goal a contentious penalty, to give Juventus a 2-1 Serie A win over Sampdoria, who had a stoppage-time equaliser chalked off following a long VAR review.
Related: The 100 best male footballers in the world 2018
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Roberto Firmino hits hat-trick as Liverpool rout shambolic Arsenal
It seems Pep Guardiola might be wrong about Liverpool feeling the pressure now they are out in front in the Premier League – all the slip-ups and chokes are currently coming from the teams immediately below them, with the leaders sailing serenely on.
Jürgen Klopp’s team were almost untouchable here, taking advantage of Tottenham’s unexpected collapse at Wembley to open up an impressive nine-point gap at the top of the table. Klopp insists it is too early to talk about titles and leads, though if his side are still unbeaten after their visit to the Etihad on Thursday it is hard to imagine who or what might derail the most powerful assault on the Premier League Liverpool have ever mounted.
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Football League: Leeds sink to shock defeat as Portsmouth win thriller
- The top three hit the rocks in the Championship
- Lincoln sail clear at the top of League Two
None of the top three were able to record a win on a rollercaoster afternoon in the second tier. Leeds could not repeat their Boxing Day heroics during the visit of Hull City, who came away with a shock win thanks to a goal in each half from Jarrod Bowen. Ten-man West Brom needed a 95th-minute own goal from David Jones to salvage a point at home to a rejuvenated Sheffield Wednesday, after Jay Rodriguez saw red for the first time in his career, while Norwich failed, like their floodlights, to take advantage of events at Elland Road, losing 4-3 at home to Derby despite another two goals for Teemu Pukki. Enjoying similarly free-scoring seasons are Tammy Abraham, who netted in Aston Villa’s 1-1 draw at Preston North End, and Sheffield United’s Billy Sharp, whose double helped put Blackburn to the sword for the promotion hopefuls.
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Derby’s Jack Marriott seals seven-goal thriller after Norwich floodlight drama
Frank Lampard said he had never seen a game like it after his Derby side scored two late goals following a floodlight failure to seal a dramatic 4-3 win at Carrow Road.
Norwich had just gone 3-2 up with nine minutes remaining when a section of the lights went out between the Regency Stand and City Stand due to a fuse-box problem, causing a 20-minute delay. When play resumed the Rams equalised almost immediately through Florian Jozefzoon and then grabbed a stoppage-time winner when Jack Marriott muscled his way through before beating Tim Krul.
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Fernandinho’s glaring absence reveals flaw in Manchester City masterplan | Jamie Jackson
Untold money has been spent at the Etihad yet the squad remains reliant on an ageing midfielder with no deputy
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Pep Guardiola’s failure to find a credible back-up for Fernandinho despite a £542.9m spend on players since taking over as Manchester City manager in 2016 is receiving heightened scrutiny. City have lost three times in four league games and significantly Fernandinho’s thigh problem forced him to miss the losses to Crystal Palace and Leicester. The player Guardiola believes could operate in any outfield position is in contention for Sunday’s trip to Southampton but he may not start.
City’s slump has allowed Liverpool to take advantage at the top of the Premier League and without Fernandinho the fear is they may slip further behind. City are already 11 points worse off than at the season’s midpoint a year ago.
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Fascism is thriving again in Italy – and finding its home on the terraces | Tobias Jones
The kind of racist abuse aimed at Napoli’s Kalidou Koulibaly is commonplace in Italian football – and points to a wider malaise
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This week has shown, once again, that Italian football has a deep-seated problem with racism and fascism. At the Boxing Day game at the San Siro stadium in Milan, the black Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly was booed for the entire match. Then, the next day, it was revealed that the fan who had died in a fight before the game between rival “ultras” (the hardcore fans) was a neo-Nazi member of a gang called Blood and Honour.
No country is free of racism, as the banana skin thrown at the recent north London derby and the abuse of Raheem Sterling, made clear. But in Italy, the problem isn’t a result of individual idiocy, but of widespread group planning. The incidents aren’t isolated, but incessant. Anne Frank stickers are used by Lazio ultras to invoke death to their Roma rivals. “Jew” is a common taunt on stadium banners, and fascist and Nazi symbols – swastikas, celtic crosses, the Wehrmacht eagle and straight-arm salutes – appear every Sunday. Players even celebrate goals by giving the Roman salute back to their fans (Paolo Di Canio’s repeated use of the gesture was simply the most famous example of it).
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The alternative sport review of 2018, from Kanté’s curry to Salah’s statue
A look back at the oddest stories in a year of improvised VAR, drunken curlers and top, top canine goalkeeping
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“If the boy thinks I’ve farted he’s 1,010% wrong” – Gary Anderson, upset by talk he used “a fragrant egg smell” to throw rival Wesley Harms at November’s Grand Slam of Darts in Wolverhampton. Harms: “It’ll take me two nights to lose this smell from my nose.”
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Saturday 29 December 2018
PDC World Darts Championship: Defending champion Rob Cross beaten by Luke Humphries
Defending champion Rob Cross suffers a shock 4-2 defeat at the PDC World Championship as he is knocked out by Luke Humphries.
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Illegal immigrant accused of killing California cop arrested, Fox News confirms
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On the Front Line of the Saudi War in Yemen? Child Soldiers from Darfur
Led by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the Saudis have used their oil wealth to outsource the war, primarily by hiring desperate survivors of Sudan’s conflict.
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Syria’s Kurds, Feeling Betrayed by the U.S., Ask Assad Government for Protection
Other powers in Syria have begun positioning themselves to take advantage of the vacuum left by a U.S. withdrawal.
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Showmanship, and Conflict, as Darts Goes From Smoky Pubs to TV Spectacle
The yelps and fist pumps and prancing around stage are already irritating some traditionalists.
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Afghanistan Dispatch: Along a Road of Sorrow, a Toddler Lost Her Name, Her Family and Her Life
A roadside bomb wiped out a family in Afghanistan, except for a tiny girl who arrived in a shepherd’s arms at a hospital where no one knew her name. She was called “Angel” as she struggled to survive.
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Guatemala Cautious on Young Migrants’ Deaths, Wary of Angering U.S.
Guatemalan officials’ courting of the Trump administration may explain their muted response to the deaths of two children in U.S. custody.
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Inside Facebook’s Secret Rulebook for Global Political Speech
Under fire for stirring up distrust and violence, the social network has vowed to police its users. But leaked documents raise serious questions about its approach.
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Clinton Envy, Mandela and a Horse: Glimpses From the U.K. Archives
Notes, memos and diplomatic cables detailing the workings of the British state were released from the National Archives.
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Amos Oz, Israeli Author and Peace Advocate, Dies at 79
One of Israel’s most prolific writers, he published numerous works of both fiction and nonfiction, and his writing was translated into more than 35 languages.
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‘That’s Shiny’: How a U.K. Plane Spotter Cracked the Secret of Trump’s Iraq Visit
An aviation enthusiast saw something shiny out of his kitchen window. Public data, and a community of online sleuths, did the rest.
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Human Rights Advocate Under Fire in Case of Arab Princess Who Claimed Abduction
Mary Robinson, a former United Nations human rights commissioner, has been accused of covering for Dubai’s mistreatment of a daughter of the ruling sheikh.
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Bomb in Egypt Strikes Bus Full of Vietnamese Tourists, Killing 4
Ten people were injured and three Vietnamese tourists and an Egyptian tour guide were killed when a bomb blast hit their bus near the famous pyramids of Giza.
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Hungarians Fume as Statue of Former Leader Is Downgraded
Imre Nagy, the communist prime minister executed for rebelling against the Soviet Union, is a hero to many in Hungary — but not to its far-right government.
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The Saturday Profile: He Helped Indonesia Through a ‘Year of Disasters,’ While Facing His Own
Sutopo Purwo Nugroho, a government spokesman, has kept the public informed about earthquakes, landslides and tsunamis while being treated for Stage 4 lung cancer.
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Chinese Scientist Who Claimed to Make Genetically Edited Babies Is Kept Under Guard
He Jiankui, who was last seen in public in November soon after his stunning announcement, is sequestered in a guesthouse in the city of Shenzhen.
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Louis Rudd Completes His Trek Across Antarctica 2 Days Behind Colin O’Brady
O’Brady and Rudd, a captain in the British Army, are the first people to cross Antarctica from coast to coast solo and unassisted.
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from NYT > World https://nyti.ms/2LFmioe
Shutdown, E.P.A., Syria: Your Friday Evening Briefing
Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day.
from NYT > World https://nyti.ms/2EUv3tV
from NYT > World https://nyti.ms/2EUv3tV
El Chapo Trial Shows That Mexico’s Corruption Is Even Worse Than You Think
Nearly every level of the Mexican government has been depicted as being on the take. Officials in Colombia have also been portrayed as deeply corrupt.
from NYT > World https://nyti.ms/2TbeKfi
from NYT > World https://nyti.ms/2TbeKfi
Students Defiant as Chinese University Cracks Down on Young Communists
In a rare rebuke, Peking University students denounced officials for blocking a student-led campaign for workers’ rights that has embarrassed the government.
from NYT > World https://nyti.ms/2BQ2iKW
from NYT > World https://nyti.ms/2BQ2iKW
gender letter: 2018: Year of the Woman, in 5 Powerful Quotes
The stories that defined this year for women around the world.
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from NYT > World https://nyti.ms/2VfP4QH
North Korean Defectors’ Personal Data Was Stolen by Hackers, South Says
The names, birth dates and addresses of 997 defectors were stolen through a computer infected with malicious software, the South Korean Unification Ministry said.
from NYT > World https://nyti.ms/2BJkxlt
from NYT > World https://nyti.ms/2BJkxlt
China’s State Media Finds Good News in Underwear
An unorthodox economic indicator points to an improving outlook in China’s rust belt. Economists are skeptical, but there are precedents for this kind of measurement.
from NYT > World https://nyti.ms/2LHCQfu
from NYT > World https://nyti.ms/2LHCQfu
Shutdown, New York Sky, ‘Bandersnatch’: Your Friday Briefing
Here's what you need to know.
from NYT > World https://nyti.ms/2SuT4Lz
from NYT > World https://nyti.ms/2SuT4Lz
Germany, Facebook, Saudi Arabia: Your Friday Briefing
Let us help you start your day.
from NYT > World https://nyti.ms/2LCNALR
from NYT > World https://nyti.ms/2LCNALR
Angered at Trump’s Visit, Some Iraqi Lawmakers Want U.S. Troops Out
A range of Iraqi politicians criticized President Trump over his surprise visit as an affront. The most strident critics were affiliated with Moktada al-Sadr, a nationalist Shiite cleric.
from NYT > World https://nyti.ms/2Ajxrql
from NYT > World https://nyti.ms/2Ajxrql
Germany’s Far Right Rebrands: Friendlier Face, Same Doctrine
A far-right youth movement is part of a growing network of actors giving extremism a friendly face — and worrying intelligence officials.
from NYT > World https://nyti.ms/2Tc0kM4
from NYT > World https://nyti.ms/2Tc0kM4
Amazon Sees in Brazil Continent-Size Profits and Problems
The retail behemoth is laying the groundwork to penetrate Brazil’s huge consumer market, analysts say. Success won’t come easy.
from NYT > World https://nyti.ms/2ETc2rZ
from NYT > World https://nyti.ms/2ETc2rZ
5 Takeaways From Facebook’s Leaked Moderation Documents
The New York Times obtained more than a thousand pages of internal guidelines. They shed light on how Facebook decides what should be kept off the platform.
from NYT > World https://nyti.ms/2ESI3jI
from NYT > World https://nyti.ms/2ESI3jI
Shutdown, Markets, Facebook: Your Thursday Evening Briefing
Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day.
from NYT > World https://nyti.ms/2EUdauL
from NYT > World https://nyti.ms/2EUdauL
As Congo Election Nears, Rioters Storm an Ebola Center and Unrest Grows
Delays of long-anticipated elections to replace President Joseph Kabila are adding to insecurity in a region plagued by an Ebola outbreak and militia violence.
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New top story on Hacker News: Explaining Online US Political Advertising [video]
Explaining Online US Political Advertising [video]
23 by DyslexicAtheist | 5 comments on Hacker News.
23 by DyslexicAtheist | 5 comments on Hacker News.
New top story on Hacker News: Show HN: SirixDB (Open Source/Java) – versioning through efficient snapshotting
Show HN: SirixDB (Open Source/Java) – versioning through efficient snapshotting
6 by lichtenberger | 2 comments on Hacker News.
I've already posted yesterday, but I'd really love to get comments, any kind of questions, suggestions and help would be greatly appreciated as it's an Open Source project of mine (and was for others during my studies at the University of Konstanz 6 years ago). Since then I spent countless ours to bring forth the idea of a versioned storage system, especially well suited for analytical tasks for timd-varying data. Especially I'd love to discuss what documentation you need, which next steps are necessary (JSON, Cloud...), API additions or changes... I've updated the README quiet a bit, such that the set up of the asynchronous, RESTful HTTP(S) Server is easier :-) however I could use some help with the Docker stuff. http://sirix.io
6 by lichtenberger | 2 comments on Hacker News.
I've already posted yesterday, but I'd really love to get comments, any kind of questions, suggestions and help would be greatly appreciated as it's an Open Source project of mine (and was for others during my studies at the University of Konstanz 6 years ago). Since then I spent countless ours to bring forth the idea of a versioned storage system, especially well suited for analytical tasks for timd-varying data. Especially I'd love to discuss what documentation you need, which next steps are necessary (JSON, Cloud...), API additions or changes... I've updated the README quiet a bit, such that the set up of the asynchronous, RESTful HTTP(S) Server is easier :-) however I could use some help with the Docker stuff. http://sirix.io
Strong link found between back pain and mortality
Back pain can significantly reduce people's quality of life. A recent study asks whether back pain might also reduce lifespan in older woman.
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What’s on TV Saturday: ‘Life of the Party’ and ‘Gilbert’
By SARA ARIDI from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2ET2iNs
Chinese Scientist Who Claimed to Make Genetically Edited Babies Is Kept Under Guard
By ELSIE CHEN and PAUL MOZUR from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2RmWfHJ
Suspect Arrested in Shooting Death of California Police Officer
By CHRISTOPHER MELE from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2s1KS9T
Departing House Republicans Try to Keep Investigation Into F.B.I. Alive
By NICHOLAS FANDOS from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Sslk1k
A Week Into Government Shutdown, Ire Turns to Fear for Federal Workers
By GLENN THRUSH, MITCH SMITH and KATE TAYLOR from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Spw5Bt
Fears of Republican Power Grab in Michigan Fade as Governor Vetoes Bill
By MITCH SMITH from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Ti9zdL
Quotation of the Day: Outsourcing War in Yemen With Child Soldiers
By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper https://nyti.ms/2rXCVTb
From Tree to Ski at the Fischer Family Factory
By JAMES HILL from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2ESQBGv
Hornets, Never Trailing, Avenge Overtime Loss
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2BKVPAZ
Louis Rudd Completes His Trek Across Antarctica 2 Days Behind Colin O’Brady
By ADAM SKOLNICK from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2ERthZO
Can Cuba Baseball Still Be Great When Many of Its Stars Have Left?
By ED AUGUSTIN from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2EUoxn3
The President’s Field Trip to the Forever War
By MATT GALLAGHER from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2Af2qUv
The Kernel of Human (or Rodent) Kindness
By HENRY JAMES GARRETT from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2rWkDl6
Liza Redfield, Who Broke a Broadway Barrier, Is Dead at 94
By NEIL GENZLINGER from NYT Obituaries https://nyti.ms/2Q8ocyr
David M. O’Brien, Who Studied Supreme Court Politics, Dies at 67
By KATHARINE Q. SEELYE from NYT Obituaries https://nyti.ms/2GHEFd9
Young Inmates Say They Were Shipped Upstate, Held in Isolation and Beaten
By JAN RANSOM from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/2ERqJec
Dow Industrials Fall to End Volatile Week
All three major U.S. indexes snapped a three-week losing streak but are poised for annual losses for the first time since 2008.
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from WSJ.com: What's News US https://on.wsj.com/2AjI1hc
Liverpool’s Jürgen Klopp: you have not seen the best of us yet
• ‘We’re doing better than we expected but no one is celebrating’
• Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain training and could return this season
Jürgen Klopp has just had the best Christmas imaginable. Not only are Liverpool six points clear at the top of the Premier League but Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is back in training. Yet, despite everything looking sunny at the halfway point of the season, the manager insists his side can improve.
“I don’t think we have been seen at our very best yet,” Klopp said before Saturday’s visit of Arsenal. “We have had very good moments but overall we have not been as spectacular as we were at times last season. We don’t concede as often but people ask what has happened to the free-flowing football. It’s like a kid getting a nice present for Christmas then asking where’s the other one. You can’t always have everything; sometimes it is best to be grateful for what you’ve got.
Continue reading...from Football | The Guardian http://bit.ly/2ER0jt3
The Guardian footballer of the year 2018: Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw
The University of Tennessee striker has overcome personal tragedy – she lost four brothers, three of them to gang-related violence – to guide Jamaica to the 2019 World Cup
from Football | The Guardian http://bit.ly/2QTG1WV
The Guardian Footballer of the Year is an award given to a player who has done something truly remarkable, whether by overcoming adversity, helping others or setting a sporting example by acting with exceptional honesty. Khadija “Bunny” Shaw is our third winner following Fabio Pisacane in 2016 and Juan Mata in 2017.
There is a warmth and gentle magnetism about Khadija “Bunny” Shaw that is immediate and fills the room, a personality as towering as the nearly 6ft frame that pounded in one goal after another during a breathless year of double duty for Jamaica and the University of Tennessee.
Continue reading...from Football | The Guardian http://bit.ly/2QTG1WV
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang: The gloss-finished striker we hardly notice | Barney Ronay
The Arsenal striker has a claim to be the most thrillingly old-fashioned centre-forward in the Premier League
OK, but apart from that. Apart from scoring more goals in the last three and a half seasons than anyone else we have seen in England. Apart from being the Premier League top scorer in a new-build team still trying to work out their rhythm and shape. And apart from doing all this with a thrillingly controlled range of movement, that easy grace that scarcely leaves a dent in the dew. Apart from all that. What has Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang actually done to commend himself as the deadliest, most thrillingly old-school centre-forward in the Premier League?
Related: Liverpool v Arsenal: match preview
Continue reading...from Football | The Guardian http://bit.ly/2BJJU6H
‘Craig Bellamy swung the golf club hard. He could have ended my career’
In an extract from his new autobiography, John Arne Riise gives his account of the extraordinary bust-up that overshadowed Liverpool’s Champions League visit to Barcelona in 2007
The team travelled to the Algarve to recharge for our Champions League match against Barcelona. For five days we were going to do some light training, play golf, relax in the sun and socialise. That was the plan.
We stayed at Barringtons Golf and Spa hotel, which was located in an exclusive resort called Vale do Lobo. I shared a room with Daniel Agger. On Thursday it was decided we should have a team dinner without the trainers and managers. At these dinners the players were allowed to have a beer or two, something I never took advantage of. But a couple of beers wasn’t going to hurt anyone else. If only they had managed to stick to a couple.
Continue reading...from Football | The Guardian http://bit.ly/2AgFR1t
Maurizio Sarri tells Chelsea it is ‘time to decide’ on Eden Hazard’s future
• Hazard has not signed new deal despite club’s best efforts
• Sarri likes Hazard as false nine despite player’s reservations
from Football | The Guardian http://bit.ly/2Q9pYiw
• Sarri likes Hazard as false nine despite player’s reservations
Maurizio Sarri has made plain his frustration over the contractual standoff between Eden Hazard and Chelsea by telling the club’s hierarchy it is “time to decide” on the winger’s future for the good of the club.
Hazard’s deal expires in June 2020 and, despite Chelsea’s best efforts, ongoing since the summer of 2017, he has decided against extending his terms.
Continue reading...from Football | The Guardian http://bit.ly/2Q9pYiw
Old Firm derby: Steven Gerrard urges Rangers to go for one last push
• Manager insists Rangers should ‘always look to be at the top’
• Visitors Celtic have won seven league titles in succession
Steven Gerrard should relish the brief calm that follows Glasgow’s unruly football storm. Rangers’ manager will oversee his 38th competitive fixture of the season – and last before a winter break – as Celtic visit Ibrox on Saturday. Amid a kaleidoscope of emotions, including for Gerrard himself, it has been easy to forget this marks the Liverpool icon’s maiden campaign as a first-team manager.
“Nothing has surprised,” Gerrard said on Friday. “I knew before a ball was kicked there was a demand to win every fixture no matter what competition it was in. I knew if we overperformed that supporters would get carried away and I also knew if we had a bump or a result that wasn’t in our favour, there would be an overreaction.”
Continue reading...from Football | The Guardian http://bit.ly/2TjbMFT
Marco Silva says he is tired of being told he must buy a striker for Everton
• Richarlison is not far from the top of the list, manager adds
• Manager is not envisaging a busy transfer window at Goodison
Marco Silva is relaxed about Everton’s goalscoring capability as the transfer window approaches, though he is fed up with being told the club need to buy a striker to replace Romelu Lukaku.
Everton’s inability to do that was one of the factors in Ronald Koeman losing his job in October 2017 and, though his successor, Sam Allardyce, brought in Cenk Tosun last January, the Turkey international has not proved quite as prolific as the club had hoped and is being used sparingly.
Continue reading...from Football | The Guardian http://bit.ly/2LBBPFH
Rafael Benítez: no chance of Newcastle selling Jonjo Shelvey in January
• It has been suggested Fulham want to sign midfielder
• Benítez says players understand his ‘miracle’ comment
from Football | The Guardian http://bit.ly/2BLF1K5
• Benítez says players understand his ‘miracle’ comment
Rafael Benítez has said there is “no chance” of Newcastle selling Jonjo Shelvey to Fulham or anyone else during the impending transfer window.
It has been suggested that Claudio Ranieri is keen to transport Shelvey to Craven Cottage with Tom Cairney – a player admired by Benítez – moving in the opposite direction but that idea has now been quashed.
Continue reading...from Football | The Guardian http://bit.ly/2BLF1K5
Dominic Solanke set to opt for Crystal Palace ahead of Brighton in loan move
• England U-21 forward said to prefer loan deal in south London
• Brighton had hoped to secure Solanke on permanent basis
Crystal Palace and Brighton are going head to head in pursuit of the England Under-21 forward Dominic Solanke, who is expected to leave Liverpool next month in search of regular football.
Solanke, a prolific scorer in Chelsea’s youth teams before his controversial switch to Merseyside in 2017, has scored only one Premier League goal and is yet to play a minute of competitive action this season, having seen his progress hampered by niggling injuries and heightened competition.
Continue reading...from Football | The Guardian http://bit.ly/2EW7AbI
Solskjær tells Sánchez and Lukaku to step up at Manchester United
• Interim manager wants forwards to follow Pogba’s example
• Solskjær says this should be ‘best time’ of players’ lives
Ole Gunnar Solskjær has said it is down to Alexis Sánchez and Romelu Lukaku to be self-motivated and follow Paul Pogba’s example by proving their worth again at Manchester United – because this should be the “best time of their life”.
The interim manager has selected Pogba for his opening two games and been rewarded with impressive displays from the midfielder. Sánchez and Lukaku have been out of form this season but Solskjær is adamant it is not down to him to improve them.
Continue reading...from Football | The Guardian http://bit.ly/2EUYOuy
Peter Hill-Wood, former Arsenal chairman, dies aged 82
• Hill-Wood oversaw George Graham and Arsène Wenger eras
• ‘He guided the club with vision’ says Wenger
from Football | The Guardian http://bit.ly/2AinCZO
• ‘He guided the club with vision’ says Wenger
Prominent Arsenal figures expressed their affection and respect for Peter Hill-Wood on Friday after he died at the age of 82. Hill-Wood joined the club’s board in 1962 and was promoted to the position of chairman in 1982, where he served until ill health forced him to step down in 2013.
Hill-Wood oversaw the managerial appointments of George Graham and Arsène Wenger and a trophy haul that included five league titles, five FA Cups, two League Cups and the European Cup Winners’ Cup. He was a key figure in the formation of the Premier League and Arsenal’s move from Highbury to the Emirates Stadium.
Continue reading...from Football | The Guardian http://bit.ly/2AinCZO
Liverpool v Arsenal: match preview
Liverpool look strong favourites to beat an Arsenal side still reeling from injuries in defence. Jürgen Klopp’s aggressive style could produce a similar scoreline to the 4-0 win last season at Anfield. Unai Emery has the chance to show his tactical nous, considering how limited his options are, but he could be forgiven for wishing this match came in January when Arsenal have brought in reinforcements. Liverpool’s last league defeat at home was in April 2017. Graham Searles
Saturday 5.30pm BT Sport 1
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Tottenham v Wolverhampton Wanderers: match preview
Mauricio Pochettino can reflect on the first-half of the season with pride. Flying high in the Premier League, his Tottenham side are also into the Champions League last 16 and the Carabao Cup semi-finals. He could scarcely have wished for more yet it is what lies ahead that tantalises. Can Spurs win the league? Play like they have done since Pochettino was strongly linked to Manchester United and they could. Wolves have stabilised after a wobble and they will threaten on the counter. David Hytner
Saturday 3pm
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Watford v Newcastle: match preview
Watford’s revival ended at the hands of Chelsea but a spirited display in defeat will give Javi Gracia hope they can rebound against struggling Newcastle. Rafael Benítez will want a repeat of the performance from earlier in the season when his side recorded their first win after 10 games against Gracia’s. Benítez still believes it will take a miracle for Newcastle to avoid relegation and he may be on to something if they fail to win here as Manchester United and Chelsea are up next. Graham Searles
Saturday 3pm
Continue reading...from Football | The Guardian http://bit.ly/2SqdFjQ
Leicester v Cardiff: match preview
Unlikely victories over Chelsea and Manchester City have elevated Leicester to seventh and eased the pressure on Claude Puel. With Cardiff up next, Leicester will hope to make it three straight wins, given Neil Warnock’s side have collected only two points on the road all season. The Cardiff manager is expected to bring Harry Arter and Aron Gunnarsson back into the starting lineup but Callum Paterson, who has been converted into a striker, faces a fitness test. Leicester have no new injury concerns. Stuart James
Saturday 3pm
Continue reading...from Football | The Guardian http://bit.ly/2CDZ2E8
Brighton v Everton: match preview
Everton become the first club to complete 4,500 top-flight matches against Brighton, and they travel in mixed form. A pre-Christmas 6-2 thumping by Spurs was followed by a 5-1 win at Burnley on Boxing Day and with Richarlison expected to start after appearing as a scoring substitute at Turf Moor, they will be expecting to add more goals. Brighton have Lewis Dunk restored to the defence after suspension but will be without their goalkeeper Mat Ryan, who has played every minute of every league match since Albion returned to the top flight in 2017, as he has joined up with Australia for the Asian Cup in the UAE. David Button is expected to deputise. Mark Tallentire
Saturday 3pm
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Fulham v Huddersfield: match preview
Second-bottom Fulham host last-placed Huddersfield. A relegation six-pointer, despite the season having only reached the halfway stage. Neither side can climb out of the mire with a win but avoiding being further cut adrift will be imperative to both managers. David Wagner’s first win of the season came against Fulham in November but, with Claudio Ranieri in charge, Fulham have tightened up. If they continue that trend Ranieri will be confident his side have the better chance. Huddersfield have lost six in a row, while scoring only four goals. Graham Searles
Saturday 3pm
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Friday 28 December 2018
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