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• Newly Appointed Education Secretary Lucy Powell's Anti-Academies Past Raises Questions Over Future of England's Schools

  22-07-2026 23:43 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Lucy Powell's appointment as Education Secretary raises concerns due to her past opposition to academy expansion, sparking debate over potential shifts in the UK's educational policies.
  
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• Southern Water Chiefs Face Fraud Trial Over Alleged Wastewater Test Manipulation

  22-07-2026 23:42 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Former Southern Water chief Matthew Wright lost a High Court bid to block fraud charges over alleged wastewater test manipulation and fake no-flow events.
  
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• Joaquín Castro Accuses Trump Administration of 'Graft' Over Venezuela's Untraced Oil Billions

  22-07-2026 23:35 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Democratic congressman Joaquín Castro accuses the Trump administration of mismanaging Venezuelan oil revenue, highlighting a lack of transparency as Venezuela struggles with earthquake recovery and economic challenges.
  
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• Donald Trump Tax Immunity Scandal: Judge Throws Out $1.8bn Deal As Lawyer Faces Discipline

  22-07-2026 23:26 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A federal judge has thrown out Donald Trump's $1.8bn IRS settlement, saying the case was brought for an improper purpose and referring a lawyer for possible disciplinary action.
  
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• Trump's DOJ Expands 'Largest Denaturalisation Effort Ever' by Targeting 10 Naturalised Criminals

  22-07-2026 23:17 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The Trump administration intensifies its denaturalisation efforts, targeting 10 naturalised Americans accused of fraud and criminal activities, raising concerns about the scrutiny of old immigration files.
  
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• US Army Reimposes AI Limits Weeks After Burning Through 'Unlimited' Token Pool

  22-07-2026 23:12 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The US Army reinstated AI usage limits after employees exhausted a shared token pool weeks after unrestricted access began.
  
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• Cameron Menzies Rushed Off Stage After World Matchplay Scare as PDC Reveals Cause of Medical Emergency

  22-07-2026 23:08 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Cameron Menzies experienced high blood pressure and fainted during his World Matchplay match against Ross Smith, leading to a temporary halt. He was later deemed fit to return to his accommodation.
  
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• 'Lindsey Graham Was Gay': Hunter Biden Claims 'Closeted Gay Mafia' Exists in Washington

  22-07-2026 23:07 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Hunter Biden claims a network of closeted Republican politicians influences U.S. politics, naming Lindsey Graham among them.
  
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• Where To Watch 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' as 'Star Wars' Film Arrives on Streaming

  22-07-2026 23:05 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  'The Mandalorian and Grogu' is now available for digital purchase or rental in the UK, but not yet on Disney+. Fans can stream it via PVOD services like Prime Video and Apple TV.
  
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• Type 2 Diabetes Jumped 69% in Young Women, Nearly 60% Higher Than in Men, as Obesity Starts Earlier

  22-07-2026 22:49 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A study reveals a 69% rise in type 2 diabetes among young women in England since 2011, highlighting early obesity as a key factor. The NHS is responding with targeted initiatives.
  
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• Prince George Turns 13: Rare Palace Video Shows Future King Before Major Eton Milestone

  22-07-2026 22:41 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Prince George turns 13, marked by a heartfelt video from Kensington Palace, as he prepares for a significant transition to Eton College, following in the footsteps of his father and uncle.
  
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• WGA Files for Injunction to Block Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Ahead of 3 Aug Court Date

  22-07-2026 22:34 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The Writers Guild of America is legally challenging the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger, citing concerns over reduced competition and writer compensation. A court hearing is set for 3 August.
  
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• US Strikes Cripples Iran Water Facilities, Leaving Thousands of Families Rationing Water in 40C Heat

  22-07-2026 22:31 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  US strikes on Iran water facilities leave thousands rationing supplies in 40C heat, as civilians face blackouts, war and a growing human rights crisis.
  
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• Microdrama Mania Hits Hollywood as Four New Studios and Deals Launch in a Single Day

  22-07-2026 22:27 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  In a single day, four Hollywood studios launched vertical video ventures, marking a significant shift towards short-form mobile storytelling as a core production focus.
  
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• 'Enough Is Enough': Musk Slams 'Lunatic Left Media' as Ethiopian Migrant Reportedly Executes Three Over $65 Fee

  22-07-2026 22:12 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Elon Musk criticises media coverage of a triple homicide in St. Paul, Minnesota, involving an Ethiopian migrant. The suspect allegedly killed three apartment workers over a parking dispute.
  
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• 'Stop Serving Them': EasyJet Fight Renews Calls for Pre-Flight Alcohol Checks

  22-07-2026 22:06 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A mid-air brawl on an easyJet flight to Liverpool forced a return to Tenerife, sparking calls for stricter alcohol regulations on flights amid rising disruptive passenger behaviour.
  
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• Trump Approved Saudi Uranium Enrichment Deal That Skips Key US Nuclear Safeguards

  22-07-2026 21:59 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The US has approved a nuclear cooperation deal with Saudi Arabia, allowing uranium enrichment and bypassing strict inspection protocols, sparking concerns over non-proliferation and regional security.
  
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• Ozzy Osbourne Defied Doctors' Warnings To Play Final Concert in 2025: 'Don't Do the Show'

  22-07-2026 21:51 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Ozzy Osbourne defied medical advice to perform a final concert, delivering an emotional farewell to fans. Despite severe health issues, he chose to say goodbye on his own terms.
  
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• Ex-Southern Water CEO Charged with Faking Tests to Dodge £45m Fines, but Firm Faces Separate Case

  22-07-2026 21:45 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Southern Water's ex-CEO and colleagues face fraud charges for allegedly manipulating wastewater tests to avoid environmental fines, with potential penalties exceeding £45 million.
  
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• Trump Look-Alike Appears Behind President on Air Force One, Leaving Social Media Baffled: Who Is This Guy?

  22-07-2026 21:38 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A viral video from the World Cup final sparked conspiracy theories about a Trump body double, later identified as Melania Trump's father, Viktor Knavs, highlighting the internet's penchant for speculation.
  
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• US Treasury Stopped $99M in Payments to Dead People Before Money Left Government Accounts

  22-07-2026 21:35 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The US Treasury says a new verification system stopped nearly $99 million in payments linked to deceased people before funds were sent.
  
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• Bryan Johnson Says His 'Newborn Self' 'Clone' Could Grow Organs, Become His Own 'Blood Boy'

  22-07-2026 20:41 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Bryan Johnson says reprogrammed stem cells could one day grow replacement organs and test treatments after his autoimmune diagnosis.
  
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• Saudi Arabia Reportedly Won't Accept Nuclear Inspections Near Mecca, Driving Trump's Weaker Nuclear Deal

  22-07-2026 20:36 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The US-Saudi nuclear deal, backed by Trump, faces scrutiny over weaker inspection safeguards, raising concerns about potential nuclear weapons development and its impact on Middle East security.
  
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• Glasgow School of Art Abandons Solo £265M Mackintosh Rebuild After Two Fires, Hides Insurance Payout

  22-07-2026 20:30 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The Glasgow School of Art reveals it cannot afford to restore the Mackintosh Building without external funding, shifting focus to a potential 'innovation district' amidst criticism over transparency.
  
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• Aston Martin secures £550m loan deal

  22-07-2026 20:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The luxury car maker says the loans will be used to fund current and future product plans.
  
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• Lamine Yamal Faces Fresh Backlash Over Alleged 'Arrogant' Encounter With Spain's Princesses

  22-07-2026 19:51 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal's brief handshake with Spanish princesses during World Cup celebrations has sparked online debate.
  
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• Elizabeth Warren Targets Colleges Leaving Students 'Jobless and Buried in Debt' With New Bill

  22-07-2026 19:24 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Elizabeth Warren's bill would overhaul college accreditation, linking federal aid more closely to graduate debt, jobs and student outcomes.
  
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• Former Lloyd's of London boss's relationship breached rules, firm says

  22-07-2026 19:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The insurance market's chairman said the CEO's conduct "fell significantly below the standards expected of him".
  
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• I travel four hours on a bus per day - the bus fare cap will save me £500 a year

  22-07-2026 19:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The BBC speaks to people around the country about their view on the newly-announced bus fare cap.
  
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• 'This Company Moves With Elon's Tweets': Kevin O'Leary Blasts Massive Tesla Stock Volatility Risk

  22-07-2026 18:19 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Tesla's stock volatility is influenced by CEO Elon Musk's tweets, sparking debate on the impact of his public persona on the company's valuation and investor sentiment.
  
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• 'Where Is Everybody?': Over 86 Percent of Astrobiologists Agree That Alien Life Is Real Right Now

  22-07-2026 18:12 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A Durham University survey reveals 86% of astrobiologists believe alien life likely exists, despite no confirmed evidence. The study reframes the Fermi paradox, focusing on probability over belief.
  
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• Ex-Southern Water boss among four charged over alleged plan to manipulate water tests

  22-07-2026 18:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Matthew Wright is accused alongside three others of trying to save the firm millions in penalties.
  
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• OpenAI's Sam Altman Confirms 'Significant Security Incident' as Model Hacked Hugging Face During Testing

  22-07-2026 18:03 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  An OpenAI model hacked another company during testing, causing a major security breach. Hugging Face, the affected firm, confirmed the incident last week, with Sam Altman doing so a week later.
  
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• OpenAI's Own AI Hacked Hugging Face to Cheat a Test, and a Chinese Model Had to Clean Up the Mess

  22-07-2026 18:03 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  An OpenAI model hacked another company during testing, causing a major security breach. Hugging Face, the affected firm, confirmed the incident last week, with Sam Altman doing so a week later.
  
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• 'Posh Tommy Robinson': Elon Musk Slammed Over 'Anti-White' Attack on Christopher Nolan Movie

  22-07-2026 18:01 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' achieved a record-breaking $264.1 million debut despite Elon Musk's criticism over casting choices, sparking a culture-war debate that ultimately boosted the film's publicity.
  
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• Nolan Wells Autopsy Results: Ben Crump to Hold Press Conference on Mississippi Teen's Death

  22-07-2026 17:43 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Civil rights lawyer Ben Crump will unveil preliminary findings from an independent autopsy into Mississippi teen Nolan Wells' death, as his family presses for answers beyond a suspected drowning.
  
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• Who is Nitish Kaushal? FBI Most Wanted Suspect Captured After Attempted Break-in Near US-Canada Border

  22-07-2026 17:35 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Nitish Kaushal, an FBI fugitive accused of links to a global crime network, was captured near the Canada border after allegedly abandoning a tracked phone and using a fake ID.
  
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• MasterChef Fans Vow Boycott as Meghan Markle Objects to Being Called 'Royalty'

  22-07-2026 17:28 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Meghan Markle faces backlash after reportedly objecting to being introduced as 'royalty' on MasterChef Australia, sparking debate over her use of royal titles.
  
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• Bruce Willis Makes Rare Public Appearance Surrounded by Family Support Amid Dementia Battle

  22-07-2026 17:19 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Bruce Willis was recently seen in Los Angeles, offering a rare glimpse of the actor as he battles frontotemporal dementia. His family remains a strong support system, advocating for dementia awareness
  
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• 'Trumpy' Jeff Bezos Sparks Outrage With Plan to Buy Minority Stake in Liverpool FC

  22-07-2026 17:18 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Jeff Bezos is in talks to join a consortium buying a 30 percent stake in Liverpool FC, raising fresh questions about money, politics and identity at one of England's most storied clubs.
  
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• Texas Official Facing Lawsuit Threat After Promising to Sack Staff Not 'Sufficiently Christian'

  22-07-2026 17:16 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  American Atheists has warned Texas Comptroller-elect Don Huffines it will pursue legal action if employees are dismissed based on religion following reported remarks about 'sufficiently Christian' staff.
  
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• Todd Blanche Begs Judge for Mercy as $1,000-a-Day Epstein Files Fine Looms

  22-07-2026 17:13 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Todd Blanche fights a $1,000-a-day fine as a judge demands answers over redacted Epstein files, FBI notes and emails referencing a 'torture video'.
  
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• Trump Reportedly Made $2.4B in 2025—Equal to 6,000 Years of Presidential Salary—as Family Crypto Ventures Boomed

  22-07-2026 17:10 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Donald Trump's latest financial disclosure reports more than $2.2 billion in 2025 income, while a Forbes analysis estimates the total at $2.4 billion, driven largely by cryptocurrency ventures.
  
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• When Is NBA 2K27 Coming Out? Release Date, Cover Athletes and Editions Revealed

  22-07-2026 17:06 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  NBA 2K27 announces Victor Wembanyama, Caitlin Clark, and Derrick Rose as cover athletes, each representing different basketball eras.
  
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• 'Dating the AI Prompt Man': Olivia Rodrigo Dragged Over New Boyfriend's 'Fake Job' Controversy

  22-07-2026 17:05 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Olivia Rodrigo is facing online criticism after being linked to Julian Croonenberghs, with social media users reviving one of her lyrics while debating his work in artificial intelligence.
  
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• Jacob Elordi Injury Update: Kendall Jenner's Boyfriend Explains Broken Heels and Cannes Jury Withdrawal

  22-07-2026 17:01 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Jacob Elordi reveals he broke both heels, explaining his sudden withdrawal from the Cannes Film Festival jury, ending months of speculation about his health.
  
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• Prince George Expected to 'Struggle' Leaving Home for £21,000 Eton College, Astrologer Warns

  22-07-2026 17:00 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Prince George is preparing to start Eton College this September, while astrologer Inbaal Honigman predicts the future king could initially struggle with leaving home.
  
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• Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban Divorce: Babygirl Star Spotted With Wealthy Mystery Man in Portofino

  22-07-2026 16:53 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Nicole Kidman has been photographed with a mystery man in Portofino months after her divorce from Keith Urban, prompting fresh speculation despite no confirmation of a romantic relationship.
  
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• 'Afraid of Toxic Backlash': Is George R.R. Martin Hiding Finished The Winds of Winter Until Death?

  22-07-2026 16:52 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Fan speculation over The Winds of Winter has taken a darker turn, with some readers convinced George R.R. Martin has finished the book but will only release it after his death.
  
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• GTA 6 File Size Panic: Rockstar Confirms Digital-Only Launch as Scrapped Discs Ignites Massive Outrage

  22-07-2026 16:51 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  GTA 6 may launch as a digital-only game, sparking backlash over file size concerns and the end of physical media. Fans worry about broadband speeds and pricing implications.
  
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