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29 August 2021

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News imageThree teenagers have mentored a trio of the Met’s top women officers over the last six months.

Why teenagers are mentoring Met Police officers

Three teenagers have mentored a trio of the Met’s top women officers over the last six months.

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Istanbul lockdown's pigeon-keeping revival

The ancient art of pigeon fancying, popular across Asia, enjoyed resurgence during the pandemic.

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Affordable uniforms law will miss new school year

Parents are concerned that a law to make school uniforms cheaper will not be in place for September.

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Watch the best of the action as Rangers earn sixth Old Firm win in seven

Watch the best of the action as Rangers beat Celtic 1-0 at Ibrox in the Scottish Premiership to earn their sixth Old Firm win in seven.

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New destinations added to NI travel green list

Seven more locations including Canada, Denmark and Switzerland are now on the green list.

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Give UK workers four more bank holidays, says TUC

The trades union body says having just eight public holidays in England and Wales is "stingy" .

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Campaigners call on India to outlaw marital rape

An Indian court ruled that forced sex with a spouse is not rape. Campaigners say it's time for new laws.

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MOTD2 Analysis: Should Man Utd winner have been ruled out?

Match of the Day 2 pundits Jermaine Jenas and Dion Dublin discuss whether Manchester United's winner in their 1-0 victory over Wolves should have been ruled out for a Paul Pogba challenge in the build-up.

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Japan's huge army of under-employed ex-housewives

Why women are still battling for better jobs in the world's third largest economy.

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