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<TEXT>David Beckham's joined the criticism of FIFA boss Sepp Blatter - calling his comments on racism "appalling".

The former England captain says it can't be swept under the carpet...after Blatter claimed racist incidents could be sorted out "with a handshake".
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<TEXT>David Beckham's described the FIFA President's comments about racism in
football as "appalling".

Sepp Blatter said problems on the pitch could be dealt with by a handshake at
the end of the game.

David Cameron's backing calls for him to resign.

Beckham's also speaking out - saying racism DOES still exist in football.

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<TEXT>Tests have been carried out on temporary flood defences installed along the damaged river wall in Bridgwater.

A flood caused the wall at West Quay to partially collapse, forming a large hole...and putting nearby properties at risk...

Coastal engineers say they're confident the defence will hold until after the high spring tide at the end of the month...
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<TEXT>It's claimed people on benefits could lose out on hundreds of pounds, because the government's considering changing the way payments are calculated.

Increases are linked to inflation - but ministers are reportedly considering scrapping that because it's so high.
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<TEXT>Demi Moore's announced she's divorcing Ashton Kutcher...after loads of speculation that he'd been unfaithful.

The actress hasn't said why she's doing it - only that there are certain values and vows that she holds "sacred".

Ashton, who is 16 years younger has tweeted that he'll "forever cherish" their time together.
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