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Lisa Nandy in heated row with Piers Morgan over transgender rights
The Labour leadership contender accused the Good Morning Britain presenter of being ‘irresponsible’ and pitting women’s rights against trans rights.
Harvey Weinstein’s lawyers call for mercy in sentencing
The convicted movie executive’s defence says he has already suffered an enormous fall from grace.
Sea turtles eat rotting plastic in ocean ‘because it smells like food’
Floating plastics quickly build a coating of algae and microorganisms that smells edible to the marine reptiles, reveals new research
Trump’s interests called into question as Coronavirus crisis escalates
The president’s business empire, particularly in the travel sector, stands to suffer as coronavirus spreads.
Prince Andrew ‘completely shut door’ on co-operating with Epstein probe
Andrew stepped away from royal duties following his disastrous Newsnight interview in November about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
Met chief cleared by police watchdog over Operation Midland role
The Independent Office for Police Conduct said it was ‘not necessary’ to look into claims Dame Cressida Dick misled the public.
Campaigners protest against possible end of BBC licence fee
The Government has suggested that the BBC could be turned into a subscription service.
Six inmates die of overdoses after Italy prison protest over Coronavirus
The prisoners in Modena overdosed on methadone.
Sweets and other treats for astronauts after space station delivery
Grapefruit, tomatoes and skittles were among the items on a SpaceX cargo ship.