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Earthquake hits North East of England this morning
The 2.8 magnitude tremor was reported by bleary-eyed residents in towns across the region, including Hartlepool and Middlesbrough, just before 6am
Passengers arriving at Heathrow from coronavirus-hit Wuhan in China said little had been done to screen them
Despite some saying that there were doctors on-hand to screen passengers, it seems that many exited the plane without being tested.
Actor Simon Pegg calls for higher taxes on the rich
The Shaun Of The Dead star says inequality is the driving force behind societal breakdown.
Trump says US travel ban will be expanded
Seven additional nations were listed in a draft of proposed restrictions. Trump previously tried to ban all Muslims from entering the US.
Donald Trump’s impeachment legal team includes lawyer for Epstein, Weinstein and OJ Simpson
The trial marks just the third time the Senate has weighed whether an American president should be removed from office.
Celebrities and ministers rally against trophy hunting in call for imports ban
Explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes, the Prime Minister’s father and the Environment Minister joined in speaking out against the ‘immoral’ practice.
South Korea’s transgender soldier urges military to let her continue service
Byun Hui-su has been discharged for undergoing gender reassignment surgery.
Monty Python star Terry Jones dies aged 77
The actor, director and comedian had a rare form of dementia.
UK facing constitutional crisis over Brexit Bill power grab, Boris Johnson warned
Ian Blackford accused the UK Government of using the legislation for a power grab, criticising the “gross disrespect from Boris Johnson and his Brexit fanboys that are in Number 10 Downing Street”.