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• Fitness Influencer Connor Murphy's Final Hours: 'Psychotic Episode,' Syringes and Pills Found After Thai Drowning

  08-07-2026 23:55 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Connor Murphy, a fitness influencer and YouTuber, was found dead in a Thailand lake after reports of erratic behavior and a dramatic incident that drew police and rescue crews.
  
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• Venezuelan Mum Breastfed Children to Survive Eleven Days in Earthquake Rubble

  08-07-2026 23:35 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A Venezuelan mother kept her children alive for eleven days by breastfeeding them under earthquake rubble, symbolising resilience amid a humanitarian crisis. Her story has captured global attention.
  
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• What Happened to Nolan Wells? Questions Arise After His 'Friends' Deactivate Their Social Media

  08-07-2026 23:27 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells on Horn Island has sparked online speculation, with claims of social media deactivations by friends fuelling public suspicion amid an active investigation.
  
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• Iran Parliamentary Official Vows 'No American Soldier Will Return Alive' if Trump Orders Kharg Island Raid

  08-07-2026 23:05 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A senior Iranian lawmaker warns Trump that no American soldier would survive an attempt to seize Kharg Island, amid escalating tensions and military threats between the US and Iran.
  
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• US Facing New Threat Wave? Kash Patel Reveals FBI's Spy Arrest and Cyber Numbers

  08-07-2026 22:59 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Kash Patel released new FBI figures on foreign spies, cyber indictments and disrupted plots without detailing the reporting period or methodology.
  
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• Dad Guilty of Murdering Four-Week-Old Son After Drinking 'Nine Pints' on Parents' First Night Out

  08-07-2026 22:55 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Tony Bartlett was convicted of murdering his four-week-old son, Atticus, after a night of heavy drinking. The jury found him guilty of violently shaking the baby, leading to fatal injuries.
  
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• OpenAI Launches GPT-Live Letting AI Speak And Listen Together While Mimicking Natural 'Mhmm' Sounds

  08-07-2026 22:49 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  OpenAI's GPT-Live introduces a full-duplex voice model, enabling seamless, natural conversations by processing input and output continuously, eliminating awkward pauses and enhancing user interaction.
  
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• Meta's $1.4 Trillion Penalty Threat Is Nearly as Big as the Company Itself in Youth Safety Lawsuit

  08-07-2026 22:15 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Meta faces a potential $1.4 trillion penalty in a youth safety lawsuit as four US states accuse it of addicting teens to Facebook and Instagram, with a New Mexico verdict adding pressure.
  
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• Bleachers' Jack Antonoff and Wife Reportedly 'Figuring Things Out' After Frontman Took Sister to Taylor Swift Wedding

  08-07-2026 21:56 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Jack Antonoff and Margaret Qualley are reportedly navigating a rocky separation, just months before their third wedding anniversary, as they focus on their respective careers.
  
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• Bedford Murder Suspect Captured on CCTV as Zimbabwe Police Hunt Him Over Deaths of Wife and Daughters

  08-07-2026 21:51 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  British police are pursuing Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, a murder suspect who fled to Zimbabwe, complicating the investigation due to the lack of an extradition treaty with the UK.
  
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• Russia Hit by Fuel Shortages and Petrol Queues as Ukrainian Drones Cripple Refineries

  08-07-2026 21:47 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Russia is experiencing widespread fuel shortages due to Ukrainian drone strikes on oil refineries, affecting nearly all regions and prompting emergency measures and importation of fuel.
  
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• Online marketplaces still selling dozens of unsafe baby products, Which? finds

  08-07-2026 21:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Pillows, sleeping bags and feeders subject to safety notices were found on sites including Amazon and TikTok.
  
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• Argentina Football Association Faces FBI Money Laundering Investigation Amid High Stakes 2026 World Cup Campaign

  08-07-2026 21:22 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Argentina's Football Federation is under US investigation for potential money laundering, coinciding with the national team's World Cup campaign. The probe involves significant financial transactions through American banks.
  
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• Trump Raises Cognitive Concerns After Falsely Claiming 'Islamic Republic of Japan' Attacked US Carrier

  08-07-2026 20:56 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  During a NATO meeting, President Trump mistakenly referred to Japan instead of Iran, sparking renewed debate over his mental fitness and cognitive health.
  
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• Rescuers Find K2 Airways Wreckage in the Arabian Sea, But the Search for Five Crew Is Far From Over

  08-07-2026 20:30 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Wreckage from a missing K2 Airways cargo plane was found in the Arabian Sea. The search for the five missing crew members continues, with authorities deploying extensive resources.
  
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• Candace Owens Questions Timeline of Charlie Kirk Shooting Updates

  08-07-2026 20:25 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Candace Owens told a TPUSA executive to 'Wake up, Judas!' as she questioned Ben Shapiro's account of the minutes after Charlie Kirk was shot.
  
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• ADHD Startup CEO Jailed for Six Years After Distributing 37 Million Adderall Pills and Targeting Vulnerable Patients

  08-07-2026 20:17 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Done Global CEO Ruthia He sentenced to 6 years for a scheme that distributed tens of millions of Adderall pills and targeted vulnerable patients, prosecutors say.
  
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• 2026 Emmy Nominations — Full List Lands With Surprise Standouts As Newcomers Rise And Big Names Falter

  08-07-2026 20:12 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The 2026 Emmy nominations highlight a shifting TV landscape, with The Pitt leading with 25 nods and newcomers like Widow's Bay and Love Story making surprising entries.
  
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• Why Replacing Workers With AI Could Backfire: Career Specialist Issues Stark Warning to Employers

  08-07-2026 18:24 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Career expert Keith Spencer warns that replacing workers with AI could lead to higher costs, loss of trust, and valuable knowledge. He advocates for using AI to enhance, not replace, human roles.
  
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• 10 Photos of Robert Irwin's Girlfriend, Ashleigh Scully: Why Terri and Bindi are Allegedly Alarmed on Son's Relationship Plans

  08-07-2026 18:15 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Robert Irwin's relationship with Ashleigh Scully gains attention in New York, sparking concerns from his family about the rapid pace of their romance.
  
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• What Is CTE? Former Cowboys Star Marshawn Kneeland Found to Have Brain Disease After Death By Suicide

  08-07-2026 18:12 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Marshawn Kneeland, a former NFL player, was diagnosed with early-stage CTE posthumously, raising concerns about the impact of repeated head injuries in American football.
  
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• French Lawmakers Back 'Licence to Kill' Police Bill That Gives Officers the Benefit of the Doubt in Fatal Shootings

  08-07-2026 17:44 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  French lawmakers approve a controversial police bill giving officers the benefit of the doubt in fatal shootings, igniting fierce warnings over accountability and justice.
  
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• 'Most Stupidest Thing': Junior Andre Slams Katie Price's Flash Marriage After 'Fake Millionaire' Husband Is Jailed in Dubai

  08-07-2026 17:29 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Katie Price's family expresses concern over her quick marriage to Lee Andrews, highlighting doubts and past issues in a revealing documentary.
  
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• Elon Musk Calls Tom Holland a 'Cuck' Over English Historian's 'Odyssey' X Post

  08-07-2026 17:20 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Elon Musk reignites his feud with Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' by insulting historian Tom Holland, sparking online debate over the film's casting and perceived politics.
  
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• Drowning or Foul Play? Behind the Growing Suspicion Surrounding 18-Year-Old Nolan Wells' Tragic End

  08-07-2026 17:20 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old from Ocean Springs, Mississippi, was found dead on Horn Island after a Fourth of July outing. Authorities suspect drowning, but his family demands a thorough investigation.
  
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• Khris Middleton Headed to Wizards in Shocking 6-Team Megatrade: Full Details of D'Angelo Russell, John Collins Moves

  08-07-2026 17:18 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Khris Middleton rejoins the Washington Wizards through a six-team trade, highlighting a complex NBA transaction involving multiple player moves and strategic roster adjustments.
  
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• Charlie Kirk Murder Suspect Tyler Robinson Reportedly Laughed as Erika Kirk Wept During Preliminary Hearing

  08-07-2026 17:15 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Tyler Robinson, accused of killing activist Charlie Kirk, laughed in court, sparking outrage. The preliminary hearing in Utah revealed emotional testimonies and challenges to key evidence.
  
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• 'The Greatest Con Job': Inside the $7 Billion MAGA Meltdown as Broke Trump Voters Say 'He Doesn't Care'

  08-07-2026 17:14 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Retail investors in Trump-linked stocks and crypto have lost an estimated $7 billion, while the Trump family has profited significantly. Many supporters feel betrayed by the financial fallout.
  
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• Plymouth Girl Treated for Rare Disease She Never Had With Chemo: Now in Wheelchair and on Night Ventilator

  08-07-2026 17:05 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Faye Condon from Plymouth was given six rounds of chemotherapy for a rare cancer she never had and her mother is now filing a formal complaint against the hospital.
  
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• Girl Treated for Rare Disease She Never Had With Chemo: Now in Wheelchair and on Night Ventilator

  08-07-2026 17:05 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Faye Condon from Plymouth was given six rounds of chemotherapy for a rare cancer she never had and her mother is now filing a formal complaint against the hospital.
  
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• Canada Unleashes Major Air Defense Package for Ukraine as First Shipment Heads to Front

  08-07-2026 17:03 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Ukraine failed to stop all 29 Russian missiles. Canada responds with a major air defence package and $900 million in new military aid as Kyiv races to strengthen its skies.
  
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• Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban Divorce: Sandra Bullock Exposes Actress' Radical New Life Following Split

  08-07-2026 17:02 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Sandra Bullock says Nicole Kidman is 'free and wild' after her divorce from Keith Urban, as the pair reunite for Practical Magic's 4K release and a long-awaited sequel.
  
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• Strait of Hormuz Crisis: Oil Surges 6% After Iranian Forces Attack Three Tankers, Prompting US Retaliation

  08-07-2026 17:01 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Oil prices surged over 6% following attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, causing U.S. stocks to retreat amid fears of escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran.
  
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• Gary Payton and Josh Kesselman Want People To 'Enjoy Being Natural' With New Rolling Papers

  08-07-2026 16:50 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  NBA legend Gary Payton launches cannabis rolling papers with Josh Kesselman, inspired by his mother's positive experience with medicinal marijuana, aiming to promote natural health alternatives.
  
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• Trump's Rumoured UFO Speech Confirms 'Non-Human Origin' of Recovered Entities: Is 'Soft Disclosure' Imminent?

  08-07-2026 16:47 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A British ufologist claims Donald Trump has a prepared UFO speech confirming the 'non-human origin' of recovered entities, fuelling fresh talk of imminent 'soft disclosure'.
  
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• 'They Controlled Me': Brooklyn Beckham Sends Parents 'Cease and Desist' as Brand Beckham Feud Explodes

  08-07-2026 16:47 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Brooklyn Beckham's reported cease and desist to David and Victoria deepens the Brand Beckham feud as he posts an intimate tribute to wife Nicola Peltz on Instagram.
  
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• Why Are Fans Linking Margaret Qualley to Drew Starkey? Jack Antonoff Breakup Rumors Explained

  08-07-2026 16:42 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Margaret Qualley's absence from Taylor Swift's wedding fuels breakup rumours with Jack Antonoff, while social media speculates about her connection to co-star Drew Starkey.
  
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• Inside the Therapy Rumours: How Kayla Nicole Allegedly Coped as Travis and Taylor's Romance Marched to the Altar

  08-07-2026 16:35 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Kayla Nicole was seen in Los Angeles shortly after her ex, Travis Kelce, married Taylor Swift in a high-profile New York wedding, sparking public interest in her reaction.
  
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• Fayette County Man Faces More Than 1,000 Animal Cruelty Charges After Alleged Illegal Kennel Investigation

  08-07-2026 16:32 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A Pennsylvania man faces over 1,000 charges in a major animal cruelty case, accused of severe neglect and torture at an illegal kennel.
  
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• 'Biggest Threat to WW3': Trump Sparks Global Outrage After Live NATO Rant Labelling Iranians 'Scum'

  08-07-2026 16:31 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Donald Trump sparked international criticism at a live NATO summit meeting in Ankara after calling Iranians 'a bunch of scum' and claiming the US had hit Iran 'very powerfully' the previous night.
  
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• Wimbledon Odds Shock: Elise Mertens Branded Major Underdog Against Linda Nosková Despite Crushing World No. 2

  08-07-2026 16:28 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Elise Mertens and Linda Nosková face off in a surprising Wimbledon quarter-final, with Nosková favoured despite Mertens' recent victory over world No. 2 Elena Rybakina.
  
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• Spectrum Outage Map: Total Internet Blackout Hits North Carolina's Outer Banks, Nags Head, and Ocracoke Island

  08-07-2026 16:23 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A major Spectrum outage knocked out internet across North Carolina's Outer Banks, from Nags Head to Ocracoke Island, leaving remote workers and tourists offline for hours.
  
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• Trump Branded a 'Disgraceful Embarrassment' After Viral Video Shows POTUS Slumping Asleep in Erdogan Meeting

  08-07-2026 16:13 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  US President Donald Trump faced online ridicule after a viral video showed him appearing to struggle to stay awake during a NATO summit meeting with Turkish President Erdogan.
  
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• 'Minus 22,400 Feet Per Minute': Flight Data Exposes 'Chaotic' Final Plunge of Missing Boeing Jet Off Karachi

  08-07-2026 16:12 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A K2 Airways cargo plane vanished over the Arabian Sea near Karachi after reporting a navigation issue, sparking a large-scale search for the missing crew.
  
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• 'GTA 6' Physical Discs Are 'Eventual Paperweights': Why Take-Two's Digital-Only Move Sparks Boycott Calls

  08-07-2026 16:08 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Take-Two's digital-only plan for 'GTA 6' means even physical discs act as mere licence keys, fuelling fears of 'paperweight' copies and reigniting the fight over who really owns games.
  
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• Meet Count Binface: The Unlikely Warrior Who Is Now Nigel Farage's Biggest Threat

  08-07-2026 16:05 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Meet Count Binface, the trash can-wearing satirical candidate who has become Nigel Farage's unexpected challenger after major parties boycotted the Clacton by-election.
  
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• 'Exactly What We All Voted For': Marjorie Taylor Greene Bitterly Slams Trump Over Broken 'Forever War' Promise

  08-07-2026 16:02 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Donald Trump's declaration that the Iran ceasefire is 'over' has triggered a backlash from former allies like Marjorie Taylor Greene, who accuse him of betraying his anti‑war promises.
  
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• Telstra Outage Leaves Triple‑Zero Callers Stranded As PM Labels Failure 'Deeply Concerning'

  08-07-2026 16:01 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Telstra has blamed a 'software defect' in its time‑keeping systems for a nationwide outage that disrupted mobile calls, shut down regional trains and left some triple‑zero callers unable to get through, prompting 333 welfare checks.
  
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• 'Looks Like a Corpse': Trump's 'Hand That Never Heals' Sparks Health Speculation at NATO

  08-07-2026 15:55 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Donald Trump's bruised hand at the NATO summit in Turkey has sparked health concerns, despite official explanations attributing it to frequent handshaking.
  
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• Republican Election Integrity Campaigner Ann Manning Martin Disqualified From Primary Ballot Over Alleged Signature Fraud

  08-07-2026 15:54 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Anne Manning Martin, a Republican candidate for lieutenant governor in Massachusetts, was disqualified from the primary ballot due to alleged forged nomination signatures.
  
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