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People 'disappeared' after Assange and Wikileaks blended hacking with journalism, court hears

A London court hears people living under authoritarian regimes "disappeared" after Julian Assange blended hacking with reporting, "stole vast amounts" of classified documents and published them on his WikiLeaks website.
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Ricky Gervais pays tribute to 'very funny' The Office star Ewen MacIntosh

Actor Ewen MacIntosh, who was best known for playing Keith Bishop in the British comedy The Office, has died aged 50.
A portrait of Ewen MacIntosh in The Office.

'A flagrant denial of justice': Julian Assange's lawyers make final appeal

Julian Assange's supporters have gathered outside the court as the WikiLeaks founder makes a last-ditch legal attempt to avoid extradition to the US.  
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Four Beatles, four biopics: How director Sam Mendes secured the rights to tell their stories

Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr are each set to get their very own film from Oscar-winning director Sam Mendes.
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The Beatles at Abbey Road

Body of suspected chemical attacker believed found in River Thames, UK police say

Police say the body of Abdul Ezedi has likely been found after he allegedly threw corrosive chemicals at a woman and her two daughters.
A security camera still of a man with an injury to his eye carrying a bottle of water

Original draft of Star Wars script left in London apartment by Harrison Ford fetches $20,821 at auction

The actor was said to have formed a genuine friendship with his landlords, leaving behind scripts, schedules and letters from his time filming Star Wars.
Composite of Harrison Ford as Han Solo holding a gun, and a printed movie script.

Prince Harry and Meghan launch new website with duke and duchess titles and coat of arms

Prince Harry and Meghan launch new personal website, dropping the "royal" tag but not their titles.
Prince Harry and Meghan smiling at a function standing up and clapping

Arsenal Aussies ousted from FA Cup and Kerr's Chelsea replacement scores stunner

Matildas defender Steph Catley makes a costly error as Arsenal is knocked out by Mary Fowler's Manchester City, while Mayra Ramirez scores a brilliant goal for Chelsea in her first game with the Blues.
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Chloe Kelly and Laia Aleixandri celebrate a Manchester City goal against Arsenal.

Why a show about the post office broke viewing records when it aired in the UK

Based on the ongoing British Post Office scandal, the four-part series has seen the downfall of multiple high-profile people responsible for the controversy.
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Postecoglou pleads with authorities to leave laws alone, says blue card will 'destroy' football

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou joins other Premier League managers in slamming suggestions football needs a sin bin and blue card as being a backwards step in the sport's development.
Ange Postecolgou talks to the assistant referee

London 'corrosive substance' attacker may have died after vanishing into River Thames, police say

Authorities say the chances of Abdul Ezedi surviving after disappearing on London's Chelsea Bridge are "extremely remote".
A security camera still of a man with an injury to his eye carrying a bottle of water

England's shortest-reigning monarch was a teen called Jane. These were her tragic nine days on the throne

Lady Jane Grey lived and died during one of the most tumultuous periods in British royal history. So how did she become a footnote in history?
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Prince Harry takes aim at Piers Morgan after big payout

Prince Harry's lawyer says the royal has settled the remainder of his lawsuit against Mirror Group Newspapers over phone-hacking and other unlawful acts.
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analysis:Life after Lanning: Is the gap closing between Australia and the rest of the world?

England, India and South Africa all claim the gap between Australia and the rest of the world is closing in women's cricket. But there is a difference in opinion amongst the Aussie camp, with some refusing to believe a gap ever existed.
South Africa jump up and down as they celebrate taking an Australian wicket

UK Prime Minister says King’s cancer was ‘caught early’

The news of Charles' diagnosis triggered a flood of well wishes, as well as a reunion with his estranged son, Prince Harry.
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Harry's flying 45-minute visit after King Charles III's cancer diagnosis

Prince Harry arrives in London and spends about 45 minutes at his father's royal residence, Clarence House, on Tuesday as King Charles III is pictured for the first time since his cancer diagnosis was made public.
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Prince Harry shows no emotion as he leaves the High Court in London.

King Charles III diagnosed with cancer

Buckingham Palace confirmed the shock diagnosis, saying it was discovered during a recent prostate treatment.
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Duration: 2 minutes 12 seconds

Royal biographer says the King's cancer diagnosis won't destabalise the monarchy

The cancer revelation of King Charles comes after the monarch spent three nights in hospital in January where he underwent a corrective procedure for a benign enlarged prostate.
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Duration: 39 seconds

analysis:Cloud of uncertainty over King Charles's health just 18 months into reign

King Charles is 75 and has had a lifetime of mostly good health. However, the UK will be worried about the monarch after the palace's revelation he is fighting an undisclosed form of cancer, writes Steve Cannane.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla talk while on the royal balcony.

Record-breaking F1 boss Christian Horner investigated by Red Bull

Christian Horner, boss of Formula One team Red Bull, is being investigated by the team's parent company after an allegation of inappropriate behaviour from a colleague.
Christian Horner looks into the distance holding his collar wearing a headset

Mini Gorry stars as West Ham upset Arsenal in WSL

Katrina Gorry is beginning to look like the best signing of the Women's Super League transfer window after helping West Ham to an historic win over Arsenal.
Katrina Gorry runs with the ball

­­Climate activist Greta Thunberg cleared of public order offence

A London judge clears Greta Thunberg of a public order offence, ruling that the police had no power to arrest her and other climate activists.
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British teenagers who killed transgender teen Brianna Ghey sentenced

Two 16-year-olds who murdered a transgender teenager in north-west England nearly a year ago have been sentenced to life in prison.
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David Shrigley doesn't approve of your tattoo, but he'll still draw it on

The acclaimed British artist trades tennis balls and tattoos while unveiling his signature work at the National Gallery of Victoria.
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F1's most successful driver will join its most historic team in major move

Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton will complete arguably the most sensational team switch in Formula 1 history at the end of the season, leaving Mercedes to sign with Ferrari.
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