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Wayne Rooney: a curious oddity who has brilliantly retained a childlike obsession with football

As a kid, he kept playing until it was dark and he remains ignorant to anyone who says it’s time to come inside.

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Jul 10th 2017, 8:02 AM

Has Obama been drinking his own urine in a bid to highlight climate change?

The US President is taking part in Bear Grylls’ show in a bid to bring the issue to a wider audience.

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Sep 3rd 2015, 6:55 AM