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Anti-Greta: Far-right groups trying to turn teenager into climate change-denying version of Greta Thunberg
A 19-year-old German climate change sceptic who has been described by her supporters as “the antidote to Greta Thunberg”, is gaining support from right-wing organisations, including Germany’s far-right party AfD party, and a think tank with links to The White House.Naomi Seibt began uploading videos to YouTube last year, with titles such as “Climate change – just hot air?”, “Fierce without Feminism”, and “Message to the Media – HOW DARE YOU?”.
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An exodus of British Muslims is happening right under our noses – and still we’re asking whether Islamophobia exists
British Muslims – many who have lived here for generations – are packing up their belongings, parting ways with their loved ones, established careers and the country they were born in to move to somewhere safer. In recent years, the rates of hate crimes against religious minorities in the UK has rocketed, and for some, it has just become too dangerous to stay. There is an exodus happening in Britain, and no one has even blinked an eye.Contrary to the mainstream narrative that veiled and bearded people are flooding through our borders, a significant number of Muslims are leaving their homeland because of rising rates of targeted religious hate crimes. Despite this reality, harmful discourse in the media, politics and places of power continues to contribute to an increasingly hostile environment that is driving British Muslims away.
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UK travellers scramble to change plans as coronavirus spreads
UK travellers scramble to change plans as coronavirus spreads. Many people unable to get refunds for trips as FCO holds back on official travel warnings
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Kirk Douglas leaves bulk of $60 million fortune to charity - and 'nothing' to son Michael Douglas
The late actor Kirk Douglas has reportedly left the bulk of his $61 million fortune to charity.According to The Mirror, the Douglas Foundation will receive $50 million of his estate. It is not clear where the remaining $11 million will go, but Kirk has reportedly left no money to his actor son Michael Douglas, who is estimated to be worth $278 million himself.
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Priti Patel calls Jeremy Corbyn 'rude' after he heckles her in House of Commons
The home secretary and Labour leader had a heated row in the chamber.
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These are the nine countries where coronavirus has become fatal
There have been an estimated 2,700 deaths worldwide from the disease so far.
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Video Tyson Fury returns to UK after famous victory in Las Vegas
Tyson Fury has arrived at Manchester Airport after winning the WBC heavyweight title in Las Vegas on Saturday night. Fury produced a stunning performance to stop the previously unbeaten American Deontay Wilder in the seventh round. The 31-year-old Briton was greeted by hundreds of well-wishers in Manchester and was all smiles as he made his way through arrivals.
