Bill to stop no-deal Brexit set to pass Lords
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Today's Headlines September 4
Top News Stories
Samsung Galaxy Fold to be launched on 6 September
Samsung has been rushing to launch its first folding smartphone before rivals like China's Huawei.
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Brexit: Bill designed to stop no-deal 'will clear Lords'
Claims the Lords would hold up the bill ruling out a no-deal Brexit were allayed in the early hours.
Iran tanker: US offers captain millions to hand over ship
The offer was made to the ship at the centre of an international row, the state department confirms.
New Zealand measles outbreak rises above 1,000 cases
Cases of the illness are on the rise worldwide and developing nations are seeing a resurgence.
Hurricane Dorian: US braced for 'life-threatening' storm surge
A deadly storm surge is feared from Florida to Virginia, as the Bahamas reels from the devastation.
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Sport
US Open 2019: Belinda Bencic and Bianca Andreescu progress to semi-finals
Switzerland's Belinda Bencic will meet Canadian teenager Bianca Andreescu for a place in the US Open final after both reached their first Grand Slam semis.
US Open 2019: Matteo Berrettini defeats Gael Monfils to reach first Grand Slam semi-final
Italian 24th seed Matteo Berrettini edges a thrilling five-set match against Gael Monfils to reach a first Grand Slam semi-final at the US Open.
Ashes 2019: 'Steve Smith and the wind steal England's momentum at Old Trafford'
Ben Stokes bulldozed Australia's attack at Headingley, but Steve Smith undermined England's foundations like an army of termites as he stole the momentum at Old Trafford.
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Business
Chancellor Sajid Javid declares end of austerity
The government has unveiled the biggest spending increase in 15 years.
Ryanair pilots vote for further strikes
The Balpa pilots' union says Ryanair has refused to come to the negotiating table.
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Technology
Brexit: Slouching Jacob Rees-Mogg lampooned in memes
The Conservative MP's relaxed posture in Parliament unleashed a flood of creativity from web users.
Met Police gave images for King's Cross facial recognition scans
Police force had previously denied involvement in facial recognition scans at King’s Cross.
Culture
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Two stars for The Laundromat
Starring Oldman, Banderas and Streep, but a big disappointment
 
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‘Diary of a wimpy king’
New film The King is strictly for Timothée Chalamet fans
Future
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The worst time of day to get sick
How your body fights off infections and heals changes with the time of day.
 
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What does being ‘fluent’ really mean?
There are many ways of measuring someone’s language proficiency
Travel
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An exhilarating ride across the Sahara
It takes around 20 hours and covers a total distance of 704km
 
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Why Polish people hate rules
Here, beating the system is held in high esteem
 
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