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The government is launching 'project no fear' to counter Brexit concerns
The government is launching 'project no fear' to counter Brexit concerns

The Government is launching "project no fear" to counter concerns of a no-deal Brexit, Jeremy Corbyn is facing scrutiny for attending  a conference with a Hamas military leader, and England's worst prison has been taken over by the government for security reasons. 

Meanwhile,  Brighton are savouring a well-deserved victory over Manchester United and England are looking for answers after their collapse to India at Trent Bridge. 

If you've been away from a screen or newspaper all weekend or want a summary, here's a quick recap of the main events.

1. Tories launch 'project no fear'

Britain will recognise some EU regulations in the event of a no-deal Brexit to ensure that the country does not grind to a halt, The Telegraph has learned.

Government papers setting out what will happen if the UK leaves without a deal make clear that Britain will adopt a “flexible” approach to ensure EU medicines, car parts and chemicals are still available in the UK.

One industry source, who has seen several of the papers that are due to be published on Thursday, said the “permissive” nature of the plans suggest they are “project ‘no fear’”.

Concerns have been raised that the M20 will be turned into a giant lorry park because of huge disruption to cross-channel trade caused by the EU in the event of a no-deal.

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2. Corbyn attended conference with Hamas military leader

Jeremy Corbyn attended a conference with a convicted Hamas military leader who was jailed in Israel for his role in orchestrating a string of terrorist attacks that killed more than 100 people, The Daily Telegraph can reveal.

The Labour leader hosted a panel discussion at a conference attended by a number of senior Hamas officials, including Husam Badran, who was given a 17-year sentence for his involvement in terrorist atrocities committed during the Second Intifada between 2001 and 2002.

Jeremy Corbyn speaking at the conference in Doha, 2012
Jeremy Corbyn speaking at the conference in Doha, 2012

He was joined at the conference by Khalid Mishaal, the former political leader of Hamas, who is on a UK sanction list, and Dr Abdul Aziz Umar, who received seven life sentences for aiding in the preparation of a suicide belt.

Badran and Umar were released by the Israeli government less than 12 months before the conference as part of a prisoner exchange for Gilad Shalit, an Israeli soldier who had been taken hostage by Hamas.

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3. England's worst prison taken over by Government 

 England’s worst prison will be taken over by the Government after a damning inspection found that violent inmates have effectively seized control of the jail.

HMP Birmingham will become the first privately-run prison to be taken over by the Government today after it emerged that “fearful” staff have taken to locking themselves in their own offices after being targeted by inmates.

Riot police outside HMP Birmingham - Credit: PA
Riot police outside HMP Birmingham Credit: PA

The Victorian prison, which was being run by G4S, will be run by the Government for up to 12 months with a new Governor and management team installed. Ministers said that G4S, rather than the taxpayer, will foot the bill.

However it will lead to questions about the future of the 14 privately-run prisons in England and Wales, amid increasing concerns that they are overcrowded and struggling to cope.

In the week of the inspection, an arson attack on a “secure” car park outside the jail destroyed seven vehicles belonging to staff, who said that they were “anxious and indeed fearful” for their own safety.

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4. Cohen 'being investigated over $20m loans' as Trump rages on Twitter

Michael Cohen, Donald Trump’s former lawyer and fixer, is being investigated over $20 million of loans obtained by taxi companies owned by him and his family, according to The New York Times.

His close relationship with the president and the Trump Organisation have made him a pivotal figure in the slew of investigations into alleged collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia.

Federal prosecutors in New York are reportedly investigating him for possible bank and tax fraud, as well as a $130,000 payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels.

Michael Cohen is reportedly being investigated over $20 million of loans - Credit: AP
Michael Cohen is reportedly being investigated over $20 million of loans Credit: AP

He has not been charged with any crime. He and his lawyers declined to comment when contacted by The New York Times.

Details of the size of the investigation come at a time when Mr Trump has revealed his fury at federal prosecutors picking their way through his team.

Sending an unusually long string of tweets, the president appeared to be rattled by earlier revelations in The New York Times that Don McGahn, White House counsel, has spent more than 30 hours talking to agents during voluntary interviews.

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5. British woman 'lucky to be alive' after falling from cruise ship

 A British woman has said she feels lucky to be alive, having been rescued 10 hours after falling from a cruise ship into the sea off Croatia.

The 46-year-old, named Kay, had been on a Norwegian Star cruise ship, and fell into the Adriatic Sea shortly before midnight on Saturday following the incident around 60 miles off the coast.

A British woman has survived after falling from a cruise ship off the coast of Croatia,
A British woman has survived after falling from a cruise ship off the coast of Croatia,

She was exhausted when found swimming the following morning, the rescue ship's captain Lovro Oreskovic said.

The rescued holidaymaker told local a TV crew: "I fell off the back of the Norweigan Star and I was in the water for ten hours".

Pointing to the coast guard, she added: "These wonderful guys rescued me. I am very lucky to be alive".

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6. Brighton outclass Man United

Jose Mourinho’s downbeat post-match comments were almost as incoherent as his woeful team as they were deservedly beaten by a rampant Brighton who simply, damningly and emphatically out-played and out-fought them.

The score-line flattered Manchester United as this raucous encounter on the south-coast was summed up with Glenn Murray, Brighton’s 34-year-old striker, simply bullying the central defenders that Mourinho clearly has so little faith in.

Jose Mourinho and Chris Hughton shake hands following the Premier League match between Brighton and Manchester United at the Amex - Credit: Getty
Jose Mourinho and Chris Hughton shake hands following the Premier League match between Brighton and Manchester United at the Amex Credit: Getty

Brighton were better than United all over the pitch and even shrugged off the loss to injury of their crucial defender Lewis Dunk. In his absence Shane Duffy was immense while Davy Propper and Dale Stephens dominated United captain Paul Pogba and new signing Fred – a near £150million midfield combination.

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7. England collapse against India at Trent Bridge

England collapsed alarmingly to the unheralded Hardik Pandya as India took control of the third Specsavers Test on a remarkable second day at Trent Bridge.

The hosts reached lunch on 54 for none, in reply to India's 329 all out, but then lost all 10 wickets in a session - for the third time since October 2016 - to be bowled out for 161 in 38.2 overs.

Hardik Pandya claims five wickets as England slide from 54-0 to 161 all out - Credit: AP
Hardik Pandya claims five wickets as England slide from 54-0 to 161 all out Credit: AP

India duly took their commanding lead to 292 after reaching 124 for two at stumps, putting themselves bang on course to reduce their series arrears to 2-1.

Pandya's glory day came from left-field as he took four wickets for eight runs off 11 balls on the way to a career-best five for 28 in a match dominated so far by exaggerated swing.

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8. Tyson Fury fight with Deontay Wilder 'is on' 

It's on. Tyson Fury's mega-fight with WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder was confirmed here at Windsor Park on Saturday night after a shut-out, 10-round victory for the self-styled 'Gypsy King' over Francesco Pianeta.

No date yet, no venue, but promoter Frank Warren told a raucous sell-out crowd of 25,000 fans that there would be news this week.

Tyson Fury and Francesco Pianeta during their 10-round heavyweight contest at Windsor Park - Credit: Getty
Tyson Fury and Francesco Pianeta during their 10-round heavyweight contest at Windsor Park Credit: Getty

It was a night on which Fury ticked three essential boxes and moved himself back into a position to fulfil his dream of reclaiming the world title belts after over 900 days on the sidelines: the win was secured, 10 rounds were completed as he sought to find his groove, and, unlike the comeback fight against Sefer Seferi in Manchester two months ago, he maintained an eagle-eyed focus for the entire contest.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, dances with Austrian Foreign Minister Karin Kneissl as he attends the wedding of Kneissl to Austrian businessman Wolfgang Meilinger in Gamlitz, southern Austria - Credit: AP
Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, dances with Austrian Foreign Minister Karin Kneissl as he attends the wedding of Kneissl to Austrian businessman Wolfgang Meilinger in Gamlitz, southern Austria Credit: AP

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