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The day in 60 seconds: Monday 5 October

The five stories leading FTMQ News today, in under a minute.

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The five stories leading FTMQ News on Monday 5 October, each with its full report and sources.

Former politician and novelist Jeffrey Archer dies aged 86. Former UK politician and bestselling novelist Jeffrey Archer has died aged 86, his publisher Harper Collins announced. Read the report

Irish dancer Niamh O'Brien dies aged 52. Irish dancer Niamh O'Brien, a lead performer in Lord of the Dance and wife of Michael Flatley, has died at the age of 52. Read the report

Donald Trump says security threats forced removal of US bombers from UK base. United States President Donald Trump said military aircraft were withdrawn from a British airbase due to security threats, contradicting earlier statements by top diplomats. Read the report

Ireland and Israel draw amid spitting row and intimidation allegations. Republic of Ireland drew 1-1 with Israel in a tense UEFA Nations League match overshadowed by allegations of intimidation and spitting. Read the report

Irish dancer Niamh O'Brien dies aged 52. Irish dancer Niamh O'Brien, a former lead performer in Lord of the Dance and wife of Michael Flatley, has died at the age of 52. Read the report

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In short

  • Former politician and novelist Jeffrey Archer dies aged 86
  • Irish dancer Niamh O'Brien dies aged 52
  • Donald Trump says security threats forced removal of US bombers from UK base
  • Ireland and Israel draw amid spitting row and intimidation allegations
  • Irish dancer Niamh O'Brien dies aged 52

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