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Just married rescue pugs Jasmine and Jasper enjoy a quiet moment at the West Beach Bathers Pavilion on May 17, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia. The wedding is a fundraiser for Pug Rescue & Adoption Victoria, the organisation that rescued and rehabilitated Jasper and Jasmine in 2013. (Photo by Chris Hopkins/Getty Images) (credit:Chris Hopkins via Getty Images)
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Bojana Stamenov from Serbia performs during a dress rehearsal for the first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) on May 18, 2015 in Vienna. The final of the 60th Eurovision Song Contest with 27 nations competing takes place on May 23. (credit:DIETER NAGL via Getty Images)
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The Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction, the UK’s only book award for fiction written by a woman, today announces #ThisBookClub; a campaign to celebrate the modern day book club and the myriad ways that novels can bring people together. To launch the initiative, the Baileys Prize invited three pairs of inspirational women – actress Emily Blunt and her sister, literary agent Felicity Blunt; writer Janet Ellis and her daughter, the singer and songwriter Sophie Ellis-Bextor; and retail marketing consultant and television presenter Mary Portas and her wife, fashion editor Melanie Rickey – to reveal the novels written by women they most want to share with one another.To support the campaign, Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction has created a book club guide called The Brilliant Woman’s Guide to a Very Modern Book Club which is available to download here
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Piers Morgan joins trio of Viking Gods at the opening of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Odin, the Nordic God of War, joined blighted married couple Njord and Skadi at ‘The Viking Ocean Cruises Show Garden’, in celebration of Viking Cruises’ first ocean ship, the Viking Star.
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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MAY 18: Prime Minister David Cameron meets with health staff at a GP Surgery on May 18, 2015 in Birmingham, England. David Cameron renewed his pre-election vow to boost NHS funding, and ensure a 'seven-day' health service. This is his first major engagement since the Conservative party victory in the General Election. (Photo by Lynne Cameron - Pool/Getty Images) (credit:Pool via Getty Images)
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Nigel Farage, the leader of the UK Independence Party (UKIP) signs a petition calling for electoral reform across the street from the Houses of Parliament, before the petition was then handed into 10 Downing Street in London, Monday, May 18, 2015. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham) (credit:Matt Dunham/AP)
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Basque police surround protestors on the second day of a civil disobedience action called 'Human wall' against the arrest of seven youths sentenced to six years in prison on charges of being members of the pro-independence Basque youth organization SEGI in Vitoria on May 18, 2015. Aiala Zaldibar, Igarki Robles and Ibon Esteban, who initially evaded police custody, attended the disobedience action and were arrested and the human chain formed to hide them dissolved, said a spokesman. (credit:ANDER GILLENEA via Getty Images)
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BEIJING, CHINA - MAY 18: A model wear a mask showcases designs on the runway at Academy of Arts Design, Tsinghua University and Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti Milano Graduates Show during the day four of China Graduate Fashion Week at the 751 D.Park Workshop on May 18, 2015 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images) (credit:Lintao Zhang via Getty Images)
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A woman plays with a cat at Moscow's Cats and People cat cafe on May 18, 2015. Cat cafes allow customers who cannot have a pet at home to enjoy a cup of something hot with a purring cat perched on their knees. (credit:VASILY MAXIMOV via Getty Images)
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Models are reflected in mirrors as they present creations by stylists during a hairstyling and make-up competition in Kuala Lumpur on May 18, 2015. Professional hair-dressers and make-up stylists from 14 countries participated in the event showcasing creative hairdos, make-up and nail-art. AFP PHOTO / MANAN VATSYAYANA (Photo credit should read MANAN VATSYAYANA/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:MANAN VATSYAYANA via Getty Images)
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MADRID, SPAIN - MAY 18: Queen Letizia of Spain attends several audiences at the Zarzuela Palace on May 18, 2015 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images) (credit:Carlos Alvarez via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 18: Joanna Lumley visiting the annual Chelsea Flower show at Royal Hospital Chelsea on May 18, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty Images) (credit:Mark Cuthbert via Getty Images)
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Salma Hayek and Francois-Henri Pinault attend the screening of "Carol" at the 68th Cannes Film Festival on May 17, 2015 in Cannes, France. (credit:Briquet-Hahn/ABACA)
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LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 17: Britney Spears and Iggy Azalea perform at the 2015 Billboard Music Awards on May 17, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Denise Truscello/Getty Images) (credit:Denise Truscello via Getty Images)
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A fully functioning Floating House will sails down the Thames to celebrate new rules that mean that Londoners – like the rest of the UK – can earn a 15 per cent pay rise* by sharing their homes through sites like Airbnb. Passing under Tower Bridge before gliding past the Shard on its maiden voyage, the House will meander along the river throughout the week until Saturday 22 May. (credit:© Mikael Buck / Airbnb)
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PURWAKARTA, INDONESIA - MAY 17: Indonesian Anami believed to be 140 years old, is seen with her family on May 17, 2015 in Cisarua village, Tegalwaru sub-district, Purwakarta district of West Java, Indonesia. Anami is set to undergo a medical examination to ascertain her real age as part of the World's Oldest Woman contest in Russia. Anami demands meeting with the District Head of Purwakarta to request his support to attend the competition in which the winner will receive Rp 13 billion. The world's oldest known living person is 115-year-old American Jeralean Talley. (Photo by Dasril Roszandi/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images) (credit:Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 18: Prince Harry sits in a Basotho Chair as he visits the Sentebale 'Hope In Vunerability' Garden during the annual Chelsea Flower show at Royal Hospital Chelsea on May 18, 2015 in London, England.The Sentebale - Hope In Vulnerability Garden at RHS Chelsea Flower Show was designed by Matt Keightley and is inspired by the Mamohato Children's Centre in Lesotho. The Children's Centre is due to open later this year in Lesotho and will provide support to children living wth HIV (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images for Sentebale) (credit:Chris Jackson via Getty Images)
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Robbie Williams and wife Ayda Field attending the 'The Sea of Trees' premiere at the 68th Cannes Film Festival on May 16, 2015 (credit:Dave Bedrosian/Geisler-Fotopress/DPA)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 18: Prince Harry visits the Sentebale 'Hope In Vunerability' Garden during the annual Chelsea Flower show at Royal Hospital Chelsea on May 18, 2015 in London, England.The Sentebale - Hope In Vulnerability Garden at RHS Chelsea Flower Show was designed by Matt Keightley and is inspired by the Mamohato Children's Centre in Lesotho. The Children's Centre is due to open later this year in Lesotho and will provide support to children living wth HIV (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images for Sentebale) (credit:Chris Jackson via Getty Images)
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Lava flows out of the Piton de la Fournaise volcano as it erupts on May 17, 2015 on the French island of La Reunion in the Indian Ocean. The Piton de la Fournaise started to erupt early on May 17, with its last eruption dating back to February 4. (credit:RICHARD BOUHET via Getty Images)
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Lava flows out of the Piton de la Fournaise volcano as it erupts on May 17, 2015 on the French island of La Reunion in the Indian Ocean. The Piton de la Fournaise started to erupt early on May 17, with its last eruption dating back to February 4. (credit:RICHARD BOUHET via Getty Images)
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LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 17: Recording artist Taylor Swift, winner of Top Artist, Top Female Artist, Top Billboard 200 Artist, Top Billboard 200 Album for '1989,' Top Hot 100 Artist, Top Digital Songs Artist, Top Streaming Song (Video) for 'Shake It Off,' and Billboard Chart Achievement Award, poses in the press room during the 2015 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 17, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage) (credit:Steve Granitz via Getty Images)
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LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 17: Singer Taylor Swift (in whtie) receives congratulations from DJ Calvin Harris during the 2015 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 17, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/BMA2015/FilmMagic) (credit:Jeff Kravitz/BMA2015 via Getty Images)
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LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 17: (L-R) Singers Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan and Harry Styles of One Direction attend the 2015 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 17, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/BMA2015/FilmMagic) (credit:Jeff Kravitz/BMA2015 via Getty Images)
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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MAY 18: Family members look over damaged grave stones at Papakura Cemetery on May 18, 2015 in Auckland, New Zealand. The children's section of Papakura Cemetery was vandalized overnight, leaving headstones and decorations in piles of many children's gravesites. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images) (credit:Hannah Peters via Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 18: Lovers padlocks are seen fastened to the Southgate footbridge on May 18, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia. Melbourne city council will remove over 20,000 locks from the bridge this week over concerns for safety. (Photo by Pat Scala/Getty Images) (credit:Pat Scala via Getty Images)
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - MAY 17: Supporters of FC Barcelona celebrate winning the victory as La Liga Champion at Las Ramblas after the La Liga match between Club Atletico de Madrid and FC Barcelona, on May 17, 2015 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Albert Llop/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images) (credit:Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
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US Secretary of State John Kerry uses a 'selfie stick' to take a photograph with Sid Kim (L), Juweon Jonathan Kim (2nd R), and Kenny Park (R), owners of Vatos Urban Tacos, during a stop at the restaurant in Seoul, on May 18, 2015. The restaurant, started by three Korean Americans, serves fusion Tex-Mex and Korean food that features US beef and pork. The owners were the first to receive Kickstarter funding for an overseas project. Kerry is here to discuss security issues in the wake of a new ballistic missile test by North Korea and the reported execution of its defence chief. AFP PHOTO / POOL / SAUL LOEB AFP PHOTO / POOL / SAUL LOEB (Photo credit should read SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:SAUL LOEB via Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 17: FFA chairman Frank Lowy falls off the stage as he presents Victory with the winners trophy during the 2015 A-League Grand Final match between the Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC at AAMI Park on May 17, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Prezioso/Getty Images) (credit:Robert Prezioso via Getty Images)
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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MAY 16: Prince Harry plays five a side football game in The Cloud on Auckland's waterfront during a 2015 FIFA U-20 event on May 16, 2015 in Auckland, New Zealand. Prince Harry is in New Zealand from May 9 through to May 16 attending events in Wellington, Invercargill, Stewart Island, Christchurch, Linton, Whanganui and Auckland. (Photo by Arthur Edwards - Pool/Getty Images) (credit:Pool via Getty Images)