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New lockdown for England amid 'hardest weeks'

The PM says people should stay at home immediately and schools must shut for most pupils from tomorrow.
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Saudi embargo on Qatar 'to be lifted'

Kuwait's foreign minister says Saudi Arabia will reopen its borders with Qatar, ending a bitter row.
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Outcry as dad forces hungry child to open tin can

He boasted online about making his hungry daughter, nine, try to open a can of beans for six hours.
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Leaders Liverpool lose at Southampton

Liverpool's Premier League title defence suffers a setback as they fall to their second loss of the season at Southampton.
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Uruguay players want Cavani ban overturned

Luis Suarez and Diego Godin share a letter from Uruguay's players' union calling for Edinson Cavani's suspension to be overturned.
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Elite sport can continue in England

Professional sport in England will be allowed to continue behind closed doors, despite a new national lockdown announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
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