He was best known for playing Norm Peterson in the popular comedy series Cheers from 1982 to 1993.
Cheers star George Wendt dies at 76
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78. British tourist arrested in Namibia over nude photos of children
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The 65-year old Briton is also accused of touching children's private parts while on a holiday in Namibia.
79. Ukrainian ex-top official shot dead outside Madrid school - reports
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The man, named by Ukrainian and Spanish sources as Andriy Portnov, had just dropped his children off at the school, reports say.
80. British soldiers make Everest history using new method
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The former special forces troops used xenon gas to acclimatise to climbing at high altitudes more quickly.
81. The Papers: 'This must end now' and 'Rayner's secret plan'
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Foreign Secretary David Lammy's rare condemnation of Israel's bombing of Gaza dominates Tuesday's papers.
82. World-first gonorrhoea vaccine launched by NHS England as infections soar
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The treatment will be offered to those most at risk from August after a record number of cases.
83. UK steps up action against Israel over Gaza offensive
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Foreign Secretary David Lammy summons the Israeli ambassador and suspends talks on a trade deal.
84. Police investigation into UK retail hacks focuses on English-speaking youths
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The National Crime Agency tells the BBC how it is trying to find the culprits of the M&S and Co-op hacks.
85. US has deported Asian migrants to South Sudan, lawyers tell court
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Lawyers for a Burmese man said their client speaks limited English and had refused to sign a notice of removal.
86. Reduce squad size or I'll quit - Guardiola
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Pep Guardiola has said he will quit as Manchester City manager unless he is given a smaller squad next season.
87. Cheers star George Wendt dies at 76
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He was best known for playing Norm Peterson in the popular comedy series Cheers from 1982 to 1993.
88. Statue, Pep's tears & a missed sitter - De Bruyne's emotional farewell
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Kevin de Bruyne bid an emotional send-off from Etihad Stadium for the final time on Tuesday night - and the moment even brought Pep Guardiola to tears.
89. Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?
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After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?
90. Nicotine pouches helped me quit vaping – but now I'm addicted
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Teenagers say it is easy to get hold of the products, which experts warn can be highly addictive.
91. Her bravery 'shone through', says family of firefighter who died in business park blaze
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Firefighters Jennie Logan and Martyn Sadler, along with father Dave Chester, died in the fire.
92. French police launch prison hunt for mini Chinese-made phones
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The phones, no bigger than a cigarette-lighter, were being used to mastermind crimes from inside jail.
93. Zelensky accuses Russia of 'buying time' to stall truce talks
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It follows Donald Trump saying Russia and Ukraine will "immediately" start negotiating, after a two-hour phone call with Vladimir Putin.
94. Spain clamps down on Airbnb as tourism backlash returns for summer
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The Spanish government calls for the removal of almost 66,000 property listings saying they breach tourism rules.
95. Ministers consider easing winter fuel payment cuts
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Options under discussion include changing eligibility, or restoring the payments to all pensioners.
96. Russia and Ukraine to 'immediately' start ceasefire talks, says Trump
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The US president holds talks with leaders of both countries in the latest efforts to end the fighting.