Articles by James Hetherington

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Facebook sets sights on Premier League streaming as it hires Eurosport veteran to drive deals

Facebook has hired Peter Hutton, the former chief executive of Eurosport, in a move it hopes will draw major live sports to the platform.

Jan 22, 2018

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Police forced to shoot freezing and starving dog after owner leaves it tied to a pole

A German Shepherd that was left tied to pole for days in freezing temperatures has been put down by police.

Jan 22, 2018

Parents outraged as English school removes wall from girls' bathroom

A private school in Wallasey has torn down the wall between the girls' bathroom and the hallway in an effort to stop bullying and smoking.

Jan 22, 2018

Amazon will finally open checkout-less store in Seattle

After almost a year of delays, Amazon's checkout-less shop the Go store is finally set to be open to the general public.

Jan 21, 2018

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Trump launches attack as Democrats defend 'dreamer' immigrants

Trump slams Democrats over the US government shutdown as activists and Democrats demand protections for 'dreamers'.

Jan 21, 2018

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NBA superstar Paul George teams up with Sony to make PlayStation-themed Nike shoe

The PlayStation shoes will have Dualshock vibrations like the controller and be able to illuminate the tongue with LED lights.

Jan 21, 2018

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'He's stabbed my little girl': 8-year-old Mylee Billingham allegedly killed by her father

A 54-year-old man has been arrested after an 8-year-old girl died of stab wounds in hospital. The man is expected to be questioned shortly.

Jan 21, 2018

Trump's anger towards Theresa May could cost UK post-Brexit trade deals

Donald Trump's anger could prove costly for the UK, as Boris Johnson says the UK should be welcoming the president with open arms.

Jan 21, 2018

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Wife of killed NBA player Lorenzen Wright charged with his murder

Former Memphis Grizzlies basketball player Lorenzen Wright was shot dead in 2010. His wife Sherra Wright has been charged with his murder.

Jan 21, 2018

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Guests 'screaming and fleeing like crazy:' Hostage describes horror of Afghan terror attack

Afghan troops dropped onto a hotel roof rescue hostages from a terror attack, while other guests used bed sheets to scale down walls from windows.

Jan 21, 2018

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Nurse let friend into care home to rape 90-year-old dementia patient 'for sexual experience'

A US man from Illinois will spend at least the next 25 years in jail after attempting to rape a 90-year-old women suffering from dementia.

Jan 19, 2018

German rapper 'Deso Dogg' killed while fighting for Isis in Syria

A once famous German rapper has died following an air strike in Syria. "Deso Dogg" joined the Islamic State in 2014.

Jan 19, 2018

Isis

Airbnb hometown axes half of its properties overnight

Almost 5,000 Airbnb hosts in San Francisco have had their properties removed from the website after failing to comply with new registration laws.

Jan 19, 2018

Samsung may have solved Apple's iPhone X notch issue

iPhone X users bemoaning the notch at the top of the screen could be tempted by an eventual move to Samsung, if this patent is anything to go by.

Jan 19, 2018

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Stunning footage shows drone save drowning teenagers in Australia

Lifeguards turn to drones to save swimmers caught in dangerous tides off Australia. First successful drone mission happened on a training day.

Jan 18, 2018

Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court

Manchester mother beat her wife for leaving party and putting children to bed

A Manchester mother of three will not serve jail time despite admitting to beating her wife after a Christmas Eve party.

Jan 18, 2018

'Thank you Donald Trump': President praised on social media following Apple's 20,000 jobs revelation

Trump tax cut bill cited as driving factor behind Apple returning to US with promise of 20,000 new jobs.

Jan 18, 2018

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Witchdoctor cons 700 women into thinking they are pregnant with stomach-swelling potion

Hundreds of Guinean women desperate to have children claim they were tricked out of their wages by faith healer N'na Fanta Camara.

Jan 18, 2018

Lesbian couple subjected to 'corrective rape and murdered' by gang of eight

A lesbian couple who had been married for three years have been kidnapped, raped and murdered by a group of eight people.

Jan 18, 2018

South Africa

Truckers should be given electric shocks to stop them falling asleep, says Australian MP

Truck drivers who are falling asleep at the wheel should be fitted with devices to ensure their focus remains on the road.

Jan 17, 2018

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