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What the papers say – November 16

Here are the stories making headlines this Saturday.

Iranian official met with Elon Musk in possible step to ease tensions with Trump

The Trump transition team would not confirm or deny the meeting.

Town centre ‘Man Van’ prostate cancer checks boost diagnosis – research

A ‘Man Van’ mobile testing unit was sent to target at-risk groups in London, working with local hospitals and community leaders to drive awareness.

Udderly ridiculous! Firefighters rescue pregnant cow from Rutland swimming pool

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service joked that the heifer had ‘checked herself in for a spa day’.

Police visit to journalist over social media post ‘absolutely wrong’ – Badenoch

Kemi Badenoch said people should not be reporting others to the police ‘because they don’t like something’.

Streeting will ‘improve safety’ for Britons going abroad for cosmetic surgery

The Health Secretary said he wanted to ‘send a strong message to the British public to manage the risks, to do their homework’.

Rag’n’Bone Man left honeymoon early to perform on BBC’s Children In Need

The singer, who performed an acoustic version of Put A Little Hurt On Me, reportedly got married in West Sussex over the weekend.

Heaven nightclub closed after security guard charged with rape

A member of security staff was arrested and has been charged with rape, the Metropolitan Police said.

Ben & Jerry’s lawsuit accuses parent company Unilever of censorship over Gaza

London-based Unilever said in a statement that it rejects the claims made by Ben & Jerry’s social mission board.

Davina McCall is recovering but ‘utterly exhausted’ after brain tumour surgery

The surgeon described her surgery as ‘textbook’, McCall’s partner Michael Douglas said.

Police officers injured during protest as Hillary Clinton visited Belfast

Four men were arrested during the demonstration outside Queen’s University on Thursday evening.

King returns to Royal Marines training base to meet recruits

He attended the training centre 50 years ago, completing three days commando training there as part of his pilot training in 1974.