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Pressure grows on May as a million people sign anti-Trump petition
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1/46 26 January 2017
Australian activists attend a protest held to denounce the celebration of Australia Day, which many indigenous people call 'Invasion Day' in Adelaide, Australia. Australia Day is celebrated on 26 January, marking the arrival of the first British convict fleet in 1788. Some argue that the day marks the start of the dispossession of Indigenous people, so it is not a day to be celebrated
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2/46 26 January 2017
Australian activists attend a protest held to denounce the celebration of Australia Day, which many indigenous people call 'Invasion Day' in Adelaide, Australia. Australia Day is celebrated on 26 January, marking the arrival of the first British convict fleet in 1788. Some argue that the day marks the start of the dispossession of Indigenous people, so it is not a day to be celebrated
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3/46 26 January 2017
Australian activists attend a protest held to denounce the celebration of Australia Day, which many indigenous people call 'Invasion Day' in Adelaide, Australia. Australia Day is celebrated on 26 January, marking the arrival of the first British convict fleet in 1788. Some argue that the day marks the start of the dispossession of Indigenous people, so it is not a day to be celebrated
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4/46 26 January 2017
Australian activists attend a protest held to denounce the celebration of Australia Day, which many indigenous people call 'Invasion Day' in Adelaide, Australia. Australia Day is celebrated on 26 January, marking the arrival of the first British convict fleet in 1788. Some argue that the day marks the start of the dispossession of Indigenous people, so it is not a day to be celebrated
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5/46 26 January 2017
Australian activists attend a protest held to denounce the celebration of Australia Day, which many indigenous people call 'Invasion Day' in Adelaide, Australia. Australia Day is celebrated on 26 January, marking the arrival of the first British convict fleet in 1788. Some argue that the day marks the start of the dispossession of Indigenous people, so it is not a day to be celebrated
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6/46 25 January 2017
Johanna Konta of Britain leaves the court after being defeated by Serena Williams of the USA, after their Women's Singles quarterfinal match at the Australian Open Grand Slam tennis tournament in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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7/46 26 January 2017
German Chancellor Angela Merkel attends a session of the German Bundestag (lower house of parliament) in Berlin
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8/46 26 January 2017
A Bangladeshi protester shows shells from tear gas and rubber bullets during a protest against the construction of a coal-fired power plant in Dhaka
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9/46 26 January 2017
Newly sworn-in Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen is surrounded by lawmakers in the parliament in the Austrian capital Vienna
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10/46 26 January 2017
IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde visits the Centre for Domestic Violence Prevention at St. Agnes Academy Wabiggalo in the Makindye division in Kampala, Uganda
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11/46 26 January 2017
A man warms himself in the steam rising from a manhole in Paris early, after a week of unusually low temperatures
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12/46 26 January 2017
An Indian Navy contingent marches past during the Republic Day Parade at Rajpath in New Delhi. Motorbike stunt riders and herds of camels wowed the crowds gathered in the centre of New Delhi to celebrate Republic Day, an annual showcase of India's military hardware and cultural diversity
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13/46 26 January 2017
Indian school children perform in the Republic Day Parade at Rajpath in New Delhi.
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14/46 25 January 2017
People watch a forest fire in Santa Olga, 240 km south of Santiago. The Chilean government declared a state of emergency in several central areas due to forest fires that have destroyed more than 140,000 hectares of woods so far
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15/46 25 January 2017
Syrian women take pictures as they ride a train travelling through Aleppo's devastated eastern districts for the first time in more than four years
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16/46 25 January 2017
A Syrian woman peers out the window as she sits in a train travelling through Aleppo's devastated eastern districts for the first time in more than four yearsIt is the train's first such trip since rebels overran east Aleppo in the summer of 2012, effectively dividing the northern city into a regime-held west and a rebel-controlled east
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17/46 25 January 2017
Keystone XL oil pipeline owner TransCanada's President and CEO Russ Girling arrives at the CIBC World Markets
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18/46 25 January 2017
Construction along the US-Mexico border wall in San Ysidro, California. US President Donald Trump issued an executive order to begin the process of building a wall along the US-Mexico border and is expected to sign an executive order that would suspend the United States' broader refugee program for 125 days
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19/46 25 January 2017
A Border Patrol vehicle sits along the US-Mexico border wall in San Ysidro, California
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20/46 25 January 2017
Pedestrians head to the port of entry station along the US-Mexico border wall in Tijuana, Mexico. US President Donald Trump issued an executive order to begin the process of building a wall along the US-Mexico border and is expected to sign an executive order that would suspend the United States' broader refugee program for 125 days
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21/46 25 January 2017
Chapecoense soccer players, Neto, goalkeeper Follmann, in the wheelchair, Alan Ruschel, and radio soccer announcer Rafael Henzel, all who survived a plane crash, at a friendly match between Brazil and Colombia at the Nilton Santos stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Brazil's Robinho greets Chapecoense players Jackson Follmann, Alan Ruschel and Neto before a friendly match between Brazil and Colombia
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Chapocoense survivors Jackson Follmann, Alan Ruschel and Neto are honoured before a friendly match between Brazil and Colombia
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A woman wearing the Colombian colours sells fruit on the street in Cartagena, Colombia
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A woman wearing the Colombian colours sells fruit on the street in Cartagena, Colombia
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26/46 25 January 2017
With the White House in the foreground, protesters unfurl a banner on top of a crane at the construction site of the former Washington Post office building, in Washington, DC. The protestors are with the Greenpeace organization
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Protesters unfurl a banner that reads 'Resist' at the construction site of the former Washington Post building in Washington, after police say protesters climbed a crane at the site refusing to allow workers to work in the area
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ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States) soldiers patrol in front of the Second Battalion Camp in Farafegny, Gambia
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29/46 21 January 2017
The players of Chapecoense survivors of the accident Neto, Jackson Follmann, Alan Ruschel, receive the trophy of the South American Cup, just before the friendly match between Chapecoense and Palmeiras in Chapeco
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30/46 21 January 2017
Chapecoense (in green) and Palmeiras players pose before a charity match
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31/46 21 January 2017
Fans of Chapecoense pictured before a charity match between Chapecoense and Palmeiras. The banner reads: 'Thanks Palmeiras and Atletico de Medellin!'
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32/46 21 January 2017
The remains of a car are seen at the scene where a car bomb exploded late on Saturday close to the recently re-opened Italian embassy in Tripoli, Libya
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People gather at the scene where a car bomb exploded late on Saturday close to the recently re-opened Italian embassy in Tripoli, Libya
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Former Gambian president Yahya Jammeh boards a private jet before departing Banjul airport, Gambia
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Burnt land is seen after forest fires in a town called Cauquenes in the Maule region, south of Chile
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View of a forest fire in Pumanque, 140 km south of Santiago
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The Chilean government declared a state of emergency in several central areas due to forest fires that have destroyed more than 35,000 hectares of woods so far
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A general view of tulips on the Dam Square in Amsterdam. During National Tulip Day, the official opening of the tulip season, visitors can pick the flowers for free in a specially created garden
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A general view of tulips on the Dam Square in Amsterdam. During National Tulip Day, the official opening of the tulip season, visitors can pick the flowers for free in a specially created garden.
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40/46 21 January 2017
People comfort each other in front of a school building in Budapest, Hungary
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A black flag waves at the entrance of Szinyeri Merse Pal Grammar School in Budapest, Hungary
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Candles and flowers are placed at the Szinyei Merse Pal High-school in Budapest, to commemorate the victims of a bus accident in Italy.
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43/46 21 January 2017
Survivors of the bus crash that killed 16 people stand outside a hotel, in Verona, Italy
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44/46 21 January 2017
A burned Hungarian bus after an accident at 'Verona Est' highway's exit in Verona, Italy. Italian police reported that at least 16 people died in the bus crash as Hungarian students were reportedly returning to Budapest from a school trip from France. According to reports, 55 people, 39 of whom were injured and taken to nearby hospitals, were on board the bus during the incident
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A coach carrying Hungarian teenagers home from a school trip crashed and burst into flames on the motorway in northern Italy, killing 16 people, firefighters said. Some 39 injured were taken to hospital following the accident near Verona on Friday night, which occurred when the vehicle smashed into a bridge pillar
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Protester carries an effigy of President Donald Trump during the Women's March in London, England
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Guardiola 'delighted' to welcome Kompany back
Kompany completed his first 90 minutes for City since last September
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Arsenal, African football and Trump - 'Invincible' Lauren opens up
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Young to leave, Schweinsteiger to stay, confirms Mourinho
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Monk takes responsibility for defeat after fielding second string side
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Schweinsteiger rolls back the years as United cruise past Wigan
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Sutton bask in magic of the cup as they knock out Leeds
Bumrah denies England at the death as India level Twenty20 series
A combination of brilliant death bowling and risible umpiring saw India claim victory over England and set up a winner-takes-all clash in Bangalore
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England finally ahead of the game after Twenty20 victory over India
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Morgan half-century secures England victory in first T20 against India
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Surrey back England batsman Jason Roy to play in the IPL
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Morgan explains why this T20 series is far from a pointless exercise
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In Mills, England have a glimpse of cricket's future
BOB WARD The UK's main climate sceptic club's membership is dwindling
The official accounts for the Global Warming Policy Foundation, which were released last week by Companies House, reveal that its membership fees in the year ending 30 September 2016 generated just £5409
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Hamish McRae Five things to look out for this week in world economics
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Editorial Keep your tired, poor, huddled masses away – Donald Trump’s message
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Letters The US should not be allowed to shirk its responsibility for refugees
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John Rentoul It makes sense for Theresa May to cosy up to Turkey's ruler
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Geoffrey Macnab John Hurt excelled at playing the downtrodden
David Harbour's SAG awards speech draws standing ovation
Harbour said it was 'difficult to celebrate' the award in light of the political unrest in the US
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Muslim ban stops Syrian subjects of 'White Helmets' attending Oscars
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Trump watches Finding Dory while America protests his immigration ban
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Carrie Fisher's Oscars tribute plans include Harrison Ford singing
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Actor Kal Penn turns vile comment into funding mission
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Kathy Burke shares wonderful story about John Hurt
The UK has chosen its Eurovision Song Contest entry for 2017
The Welsh singer will perform a track written by a former winner
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Black Honey's January blues shake-off playlist - listen
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Aquilo interview: heartbreak, hygge and why two is the magic number
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Wiley awarded NME Outstanding Contribution Award - exclusive interview
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Johnny Flynn reveals video for 'Raising the Dead' - premiere
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Slayer fans enraged as band go pro-Trump, call gay people 'fruits'
Netflix hints at when we can expect Making a Murderer season 2
Netflix's VP revealed very few people know the full details about the upcoming show
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Roxane Gay pulls book from Simon & Schuster after Milo deal
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Author confesses he shot two wounded soldiers in bid to help Marine
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Moonglow by Michael Chabon review: Playfully teases at every turn
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George Orwell’s 1984 returns to best-selling list thanks to Conway
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The real President JFK: Even a political titan faces self-doubt
Everything you need to know about New York Fashion Week 2017
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Mushroom coffee is being hailed as the next superfood
A Finnish brand claims their fungus-filled coffee is healthier than your average cup of Joe
BA cabin crew to strike for six more days
Union calls for negotiations; airline says it will get passengers to their destinations
This couple added 70sq ft of space to their home without an extension
A confident use of colour, storage tricks and space-saving sliding doors turned this Sixties house into a flexible family home.
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See inside Airbnb and Pantone's pop-up 'green' house in London
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Glass box extension and tropical forest transforms Sixties terrace
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British brands showcase daring new collections at Paris Deco Off
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Revamp your home with 30 offers on statement design pieces
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50 employees were asked to design their dream office - and here it is
How to delete Uber
Just deleting the app isn't enough; you need to delete yourself from it too
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Galaxy S8’s screen is so big there isn’t room for the Samsung logo
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Ministry of Defence picks popular iPhone 7 for secret communications
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Donald Trump relies on unknown app to back up claims of voter fraud
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Facebook is making Instagram Stories a main part of its app
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Samsung Galaxy S8 will include AI assistant, confirms job posting
WhatsApp: 16 tips and shortcuts to make the most of the messaging app
From dodging the blue ticks to typing hands-free and limiting data use, here are the best WhatsApp features you might not know about
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How Apple built accessibility features into the middle of the iPhone
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The sex work revolution that no one is willing to talk about
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Travelling Japan with just a passport, wallet and phone
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Google's new VR headset is lacking the most important thing, for now
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Everything you should worry about if you use WhatsApp
Nintendo Switch hands-on review: Brilliant device, lacklustre line-up
Our reviewer plays Zelda, ARMS, 1-2-Switch and Mario Kart
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