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CHOGM to talk climate change (but not slavery reparations)

The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting kicks off in Samoa today with climate talks on the table, and despite their best efforts the Libs can’t keep the issue of abortion out of the news.

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Men’s conker champion at centre of steel chestnut probe ‘won title fairly’

David Jakins, 82, took the title after defeating his opponent with a one-hit win, which led to concerns about the conker he had used.

Evening Standard

‘King Conker’ cleared of cheating at World Conker Championships

David Jakins is cleared of any wrongdoing after he was found with a steel nut in his pocket

The Guardian - UK

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Scandal erupts at World Conker Championships as triumphant 'King Conker' caught with painted steel replica: 'The whole thing is nuts'

David Jakins has been competing since 1977 but won for the first time this year… or did he?

PC Gamer

What’s brown, shiny and boasts a sexy sheen of scandal? Welcome to the world of conkers

Sports fans love the drama of cheating accusations but perhaps event organisers love the resulting media attention even more

The Guardian - UK

‘Nut pimping, stampsies … anything goes’: Peckham hosts rival to world conker contest

After men’s conker world champion was accused of cheating, Peckham event says he would be welcome in south-east London

The Guardian - UK

World Conker Championships 'cheating' storm after winner found with painted steel nut in pocket

‘King Conker’ denies accusations of using steel dummy in final of world competition

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Conker World Championships embroiled in cheating scandal after steel dummy found in winner’s pocket

‘King Conker’ denies accusations of using steel dummy in final of world competition

The Independent UK

Cheating alleged after men’s world conker champion found with steel chestnut

Metal replica conker found in pocket of David Jakins AKA King Conker, first-time winner after competing since 1977

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