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Man arrested climbing into Israeli embassy had arrived on small boat twice, court hears
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Disabled man stuck in flat for weeks as lift breaks
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Grenfell memorial government funding approved
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Three jailed for rape of missing 14-year-old girl
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Bus drivers to strike again at east London depot
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Arsenal reach Champions League semi-finals with Sporting draw
Arsenal set up Champions League semi-final tie with Atletico Madrid after a 0-0 draw with Sporting secured a 1-0 aggregate victory over the two legs
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Harlequins' ex-England lock Launchbury to retire
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Joshua v Fury won't happen at Croke Park - Hearn
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Arrests after attempted arson attack on synagogue
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Nanny 'probably sedated baby', coroner rules
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'Sad step backwards' in recovery for Tate fall boy
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Three jailed for rape of missing 14-year-old girl
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