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1 February 2017
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Neil Gorsuch nominated by Donald Trump to fill vacancyKnown for bedrock conservative values, Gorsuch could tip the balance on issues such as abortion, voting rights and religious equality
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Chinese billionaire Xiao Jianhua abducted from hotel – reportsThe disappearance of the financier, who has ties to Xi Jinping’s family, will ring alarm bells in the former British colony -
Rail firms ordered to improve provision of accessible toiletsMinister says there will be clearer information and quicker repairs after Paralympian went public about her ordeal -
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Denial lawyer Anthony Julius on antisemitism and the age of extremesHe became one of the country’s few famous lawyers after representing Princess Diana in her divorce. Now he’s being portrayed on the big screen for his part in the David Irving Holocaust libel trial
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Days Without End wins Sebastian Barry his second CostaIrish writer becomes first novelist to win award twice, with story of a gay relationship set during founding of the US
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Stock rustling on the rise in New ZealandLast year thousands of valuable farm animals were poached from isolated farms to await slaughter in ‘abhorrent’ and illegal conditions
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Mignolet saves Costa penalty to salvage pointSimon Mignolet made up for his earlier error with a penalty save to give Liverpool a 1-1 draw with Chelsea
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Deeney scores winner as Gunners' title hopes fadeYounès Kaboul and Troy Deeney scored the goals that gave Watford their first league win in eight games, beating Arsenal 2-1 at the Emirates
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Stories of those who were detained this weekendFollowing the president’s executive order, at least 109 people were held at airports en route to seeing family, moving to the US or just coming home
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Sally Yates and the US constitution: two fatalities of the Monday Night MassacreAs lawyers who counseled presidents and senior officials of both parties on their Constitutional and ethical duties, we believe her actions were lawful and right
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Steve Bell on Enoch Powell and BrexitKenneth Clarke claimed that Enoch Powell, best known for his infamous Rivers of Blood speech, would be surprised to see what had become of the Tories
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A few dozen Conservative MPs have the power and the numbers to ensure a softer line on Europe – if they find the courageOnly moderate Tories can prevent a rock-hard Brexit. They must rebel
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Trump policy is a propaganda opportunity for Isis, says RuddHome secretary strenghtens UK criticim of move, saying it is divisive and wrong, but MPs question delay in airing concerns
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Top private schools included as part of Scottish inquiryInquiry chair Lady Smith has said more than 100 locations so far have been identified for investigation, including current and former boarding schools
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Sally Yates firing and Trump cabinet cause partisan 'bad blood' to boil overRepublicans rush to defend president’s travel ban and decision to fire acting attorney general as Democrats boycott Tom Price and Steve Mnuchin votes
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Russia suspected of hacking diplomats’ emailsScale and sophistication of hack points to foreign state, says Czech foreign minister, comparing it to attack on US Democratic party
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Why the new Time Lord can and must be a womanWithout a massive shakeup, the time-travel fantasy will die. Casting the 13th Doctor is a key decision for the BBC – and it needs to think outside the Tardis
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The world's doors were closedGrandmother of Trump’s son in law gave interview criticising America’s refusal to accept Jews fleeing Holocaust
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Go tuck yourself – and 10 ways to do itThe Mullet, the Viennetta and the Mushroom – a fashion trend for tucking in tops in stylish ways has made getting dressed a minefield. Fear not. With our handy guide, the right way to tuck is crystal clear
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It's painful and boring. Afterwards, you're fully aliveIt’s probably only when I’m running that I properly observe the world
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From ‘overlearning’ to going barefootForget practising for hours on end or cramming the night before an exam. Here are some pointers to help you get top results
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BBC journalist describes frustration after injury delayed bird questWound forced BBC journalist to leave Papua New Guinea expedition but he returned later to see birds of paradise
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'Endlessly curious writer'Endlessly curious writer and editor who gave the Spectator magazine its lively shape and tone
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Triple album of classics to be releasedThe collection, entitled Triplicate, will feature 30 reinterpretations of songs made famous by Frank Sinatra, Billie Holiday and others
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I saw being autistic as an opportunity, not a weaknessYoung autistic people want to be accepted by employers for who they are, says award-winning campaigner Jonathan Andrews
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Up Helly Aa festival in ShetlandFestival celebrates influence of Scandinavian Vikings in Shetland and culminates with setting a galley on fire
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A Berlin protest and a baby anteaterThe Guardian’s picture editors bring you a selection of photo highlights from around the world, including Greenpeace in Germany and a new arrival at London zoo
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Nasa auctions archive photosA set of pictures from US space programme, including the first moon landing images, could fetch up to £20,000 at a New York auction next month
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The fall of modern SpainInspired by Cervantes and Velazquez, British photographer Richard Page travelled around Spain documenting a country struggling to recover from economic disaster
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Steve Bell on Donald Trump's state visit plansAn online petition calling for Donald Trump to be prevented from making an official state visit to the UK has passed 1m signatures
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Protests across Britain against executive orderDonald Trump signed an executive order on Friday banning immigration to the US from seven Muslim-majority countries, which has led to widespread protests, including many around Britain
UK economy Britain faces return to inequality of Thatcher years, says report