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• James McAvoy Claims 'Band of Brothers' Co-Star Turned Cast Members Against Him in Humiliating First-Day Ordeal

  13-10-2026 23:59 via International Business Times UK
  
  James McAvoy says an unnamed 'Band of Brothers' castmate encouraged others to mock him on his first day, while Dexter Fletcher and Robin Laing offered support.
  
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• Greta Thunberg Joins French School Blockade and Warns 'Our Future Is Being Robbed' as Protests Resume

  13-10-2026 23:44 via International Business Times UK
  
  Greta Thunberg joined French pupils protesting in Saint-Denis over underfunded schools, while lawyers offered support and the government claimed the nationwide movement was losing momentum.
  
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• Saudi employee charged with planting recording device in OpenAI office

  13-10-2026 23:42 via BBC News
  
  Prosecutors say the device, wrapped in toilet paper, was found inserted in a USB port on the back of a TV in an executive conference room.
  
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• Nancy Guthrie Case Update: Mystery Deepens as Disappearance Nears Nine Months With Zero Suspects

  13-10-2026 23:37 via International Business Times UK
  
  Nancy Guthrie remains missing as her disappearance approaches nine months. Investigators rejected a September ransom text, while the FBI continues to seek information that could help locate her.
  
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• NJ Man Claims He and Friends Subdued and Threw Woman in 'Release the Epstein Files' Shirt at Trump Ohio Rally

  13-10-2026 23:26 via International Business Times UK
  
  A purported Facebook post describes involvement in a confrontation with an Epstein files protester at Donald Trump's Ohio rally. Police said no assault report had been filed as of Tuesday afternoon.
  
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• Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Face Fresh Marriage Strain as UK Return Fails to Go to Plan, Insider Claims

  13-10-2026 23:16 via International Business Times UK
  
  Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's extended stay in Britain has prompted reports about Meghan's alleged homesickness, their busy schedules and family plans, though the claims remain unverified.
  
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• RuPaul's Drag Race 'Sissy That Walk' Composer Lucian Piane Dies at 46 After Being Struck by Car

  13-10-2026 22:52 via International Business Times UK
  
  Lucian Piane, who co-wrote RuPaul's 'Sissy That Walk' and composed music for RuPaul's Drag Race, has died aged 46. Reports said he was struck by a vehicle in Glendale, California.
  
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• Trump's New Press Secretary Katie Zacharia Worked at Beijing Law Firm With Ties to Chinese State Agencies

  13-10-2026 22:26 via International Business Times UK
  
  Katie Zacharia worked at Beijing law firm Zhong Lun from 2011 to 2013. Its history lists Chinese government work, but does not establish her involvement.
  
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• Travis Kelce Slammed for 'Liking' SNL Video Mocking Women Who Dress Like 'Whores' at the Gym

  13-10-2026 22:06 via International Business Times UK
  
  Travis Kelce faced online criticism after his account reportedly liked a video of Shane Gillis' SNL monologue. An unnamed source told Page Six he was supporting a friend.
  
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• Trump's New Press Secretary Katie Zacharia Mocked on Her First Day: 'She Can't Even Read a Script'

  13-10-2026 21:48 via International Business Times UK
  
  Katie Zacharia faced criticism after her first White House briefing, taking three questions and leaving a Ukraine intelligence-sharing query unanswered.
  
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• Trump Ousts Kimberly Guilfoyle Amid Allegations of Misconduct as She Insists Her Loyalty to Him 'Will Never End'

  13-10-2026 21:37 via International Business Times UK
  
  Kimberly Guilfoyle resigns as US ambassador to Greece after the White House asks her to step down, amid allegations she denies.
  
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• Who Was Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem? Six Flags Goliath Victim Was Atlanta School Teacher as Nine Coasters Shut Down

  13-10-2026 21:18 via International Business Times UK
  
  Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, 42, died in a Six Flags Over Georgia coaster incident. The school employee's death prompted nine additional ride closures in the US and Canada.
  
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• A Bigger Paycheque Should Mean More Savings: Goldman Sachs Reveals Why High-Income Earners Still Struggle

  13-10-2026 20:55 via International Business Times UK
  
  Goldman Sachs finds 36% of surveyed US workers earning over $300,000 live paycheque to paycheque, while 76% have delayed a major financial goal.
  
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• Harry Styles Condemned by MAGA Following Recent Comments Over the Oscar Belgal ICE Shooting Incident

  13-10-2026 20:41 via International Business Times UK
  
  Harry Styles faces criticism from conservative commentator Tomi Lahren after paying tribute to Oscar Belgal at MSG, as federal and NY officials offer differing accounts of the shooting.
  
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• US Power Grid Emergency Order Authorises Data Centre Backup Generators as Last Resort Across 13 States

  13-10-2026 20:26 via International Business Times UK
  
  A four-day US grid emergency lets PJM call on data centre backup power as demand rises and generation outages tighten electricity reserves.
  
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• Trump's Aide Margo Martin Shares Ohio Rally Video as Critics Mock Empty Seats and Claim 'Nobody Shows Up'

  13-10-2026 20:12 via International Business Times UK
  
  Margo Martin's video of Trump's Youngstown rally drew empty-seat claims and supportive replies, while reporting from inside the arena confirmed unoccupied sections.
  
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• Donald Trump's Aide Inadvertently Humiliates Him as Trolls Claim 'Nobody Shows Up' to Ohio Rallies

  13-10-2026 20:12 via International Business Times UK
  
  Margo Martin's video of Trump's Youngstown rally drew empty-seat claims and supportive replies, while reporting from inside the arena confirmed unoccupied sections.
  
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• MAGA Donor Eric Deters Breaks His Silence on Kimberly Guilfoyle Scandal via FB Video: Here's What He Said

  13-10-2026 19:31 via International Business Times UK
  
  Kentucky Republican donor Eric Deters says he deliberately released messages involving Kimberly Guilfoyle to draw national attention to litigation involving former patients of fugitive surgeon Atiq Durrani.
  
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• Americans Say GOP Congress Would Make Them Poorer as Democrats Take the Lead on the Economy

  13-10-2026 18:59 via International Business Times UK
  
  YouGov poll: 39% of Americans expect to be worse off if Republicans retain Congress, while Democrats lead Republicans on economic trust ahead of the midterms.
  
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• College Covered Flock Cameras After Company Refused Removal; Workers in Unmarked Cars Kept Taking the Covers Off

  13-10-2026 18:51 via International Business Times UK
  
  Elgin Community College covered Flock cameras after seeking their removal, highlighting concerns over contract control, student privacy, and access to surveillance data.
  
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• Bill Gates Reveals How Much Tax He Is Willing to Pay and Why $100B Is Too Much; Elizabeth Warren Responds

  13-10-2026 18:42 via International Business Times UK
  
  Bill Gates said he would accept $20B in tax but questioned a $100B bill as Elizabeth Warren renewed her push for a wealth tax on billionaires.
  
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• Mike Tyson's Claim He Caught Brad Pitt in Bed with Ex-Wife Robin Givens Resurfaces as New Documentary Debuts

  13-10-2026 18:37 via International Business Times UK
  
  Netflix's new documentary on Mike Tyson has revived discussion of his disputed claim that he found Brad Pitt with Robin Givens, an allegation the actress denies.
  
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• RAF Fairford 'Is Not Unique': MI5 Warns Iran Is Turning Its Attention to Military Sites in Britain

  13-10-2026 18:27 via International Business Times UK
  
  MI5 director general Ken McCallum has warned that Iran is seeking to target military sites in Britain, as police investigate a suspected incident near RAF Fairford
  
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• Graduates Face AI Job Crisis as IMF Warns Technology Could Wipe Out Entry-Level Jobs

  13-10-2026 18:21 via International Business Times UK
  
  The IMF has warned that AI could affect 40% of jobs worldwide, potentially reducing entry-level opportunities for graduates even as investment in the technology supports global growth.
  
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• Nicki Minaj Gives 'Nothing' as One-Word Response About What To Expect From Next Album

  13-10-2026 18:13 via International Business Times UK
  
  Nicki Minaj's next album remains uncertain after she replied 'Nothing' to a fan's question, following her earlier cancellation statement and missed release date.
  
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• Kimberly Guilfoyle RESIGNS Amid MAGA Donor Eric Deters' Lawsuit Threat and Trump's Call for Resignation

  13-10-2026 18:05 via International Business Times UK
  
  Kimberly Guilfoyle has resigned as US ambassador to Greece after the Trump administration asked her to leave amid disputed allegations involving a $100,000 payment request and diplomatic conduct.
  
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• Officials Flagged a $580 Million Oil Bet Made Minutes Before Trump's Iran Reversal, Then Were Told to Back Off

  13-10-2026 18:03 via International Business Times UK
  
  CFTC staff reportedly flagged a $580M oil trade before Trump's Iran policy reversal, but an adviser ordered the insider-trading referral withdrawn.
  
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• Six Flags Closes Nine Rides 'Out of an Abundance of Caution' After Fatal Georgia Roller Coaster Incident

  13-10-2026 18:01 via International Business Times UK
  
  Six Flags has temporarily closed nine roller coasters after a fatal incident at Six Flags Over Georgia left one person dead and four injured, while police investigate
  
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• Bumble bought for $1.3bn in 'bet on the future of humanity'

  13-10-2026 17:59 via BBC News
  
  The dating app which recently ditched its "women-first" chat rule has been bought by an investment firm.
  
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• RJ Mitte's Private Messages Reportedly Reveal a 'Brutal Biz' Hollywood Struggle Before His Tragic Passing

  13-10-2026 17:51 via International Business Times UK
  
  Private messages reveal RJ Mitte's frustration with Hollywood's limited opportunities for disabled actors, while representatives and 'Breaking Bad' co-stars paid tribute following his death aged 34.
  
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• MAGA Donor Eric Deters Turns on Guilfoyle Over $100K Amex Bill: 'It's Grifting on the Highest Level'

  13-10-2026 17:47 via International Business Times UK
  
  Longtime Trump supporter Eric Deters says he will sue Kimberly Guilfoyle and her lawyers over a disputed $100,000 payment, as the White House seeks her resignation as US ambassador to Greece.
  
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• NI company in talks to save Poundland from administration

  13-10-2026 17:44 via BBC News
  
  Poundland says Martin Property Group from Londonderry is the management team's "preferred partner"
  
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• Trump's New Press Secretary: 'Take Over All of California' Remark in Deleted Post Resurfaces

  13-10-2026 17:42 via International Business Times UK
  
  Katie Zacharia, appointed White House press secretary by Donald Trump, faces scrutiny over deleted posts calling for a federal takeover of California and making other controversial claims
  
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• Hackers Remotely Defrost Hundreds of Supermarket Freezers in France, Causing Fires and Millions in Losses

  13-10-2026 17:38 via International Business Times UK
  
  A large-scale cyberattack disrupted refrigeration at French supermarkets, spoiling food and prompting an ANSSI investigation into vulnerable connected systems.
  
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• McConaughey Went to the Desert to Read 20 Years of Negative Reviews: Here's What He Learned

  13-10-2026 17:34 via International Business Times UK
  
  Matthew McConaughey says he spent two days in the West Texas desert reading negative reviews spanning 20 years, accepting that some critics had identified genuine weaknesses in his performances.
  
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• Some AI Researchers Are Taking Up Smoking as a 'Flex', Believing AI Will Cure Cancer, Palantir CTO Says

  13-10-2026 17:29 via International Business Times UK
  
  Palantir CTO Shyam Sankar says some AI researchers smoke in faith that AI will cure cancer, but offers no evidence as he warns against hype replacing medical proof.
  
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• Kimberly Guilfoyle's $100K Scandal Erupts: Trump Wants Her Out, MAGA Donor Threatens Lawsuit

  13-10-2026 17:27 via International Business Times UK
  
  The White House has asked US ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign amid allegations involving a $100,000 request to a former Trump donor, which her lawyers deny.
  
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• Lionel Messi Accused of a New Low by Benin Coach After Alleged Post-Match Snub

  13-10-2026 17:18 via International Business Times UK
  
  Benin assistant coach Tunde Adelakun accused Lionel Messi of avoiding his players after Argentina's 3-0 win, while coach Gernot Rohr questioned security arrangements at Messi's farewell.
  
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• Selma Blair Out on Bail Following Alleged In-Flight Assault as Rep Claims a 'Medical Emergency'

  13-10-2026 17:16 via International Business Times UK
  
  Selma Blair was arrested at JFK after allegedly assaulting flight crew and later transport personnel. She pleaded not guilty, while her lawyer cited a medical emergency and missed medication.
  
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• The Sabrina Carpenter clip that helped a 22-year-old make £120,000 a year

  13-10-2026 17:12 via BBC News
  
  Social media "clippers" make short, vertical videos that appear on the likes of Instagram and TikTok.
  
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• Kroger to Axe 3,000 Jobs in Major Layoff as Retail Giant Moves to Cut Costs

  13-10-2026 17:11 via International Business Times UK
  
  Kroger plans to cut 3,000 corporate jobs over three years, affecting about 37% of its corporate workforce, as it reduces overheads and faces Walmart and Aldi.
  
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• Killer Calmly Walked to KFC After Dumping Victim's Head in River, Detective Says

  13-10-2026 17:06 via International Business Times UK
  
  Detective Sergeant Heidi Cullen describes the CCTV investigation into Marcin Majerkiewicz, who was convicted of murdering Stuart Everett and disposing of his remains across Greater Manchester.
  
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• Trump's $5,000 Promise Could Cost Over $1 Trillion, but Congress Has Yet To Approve the Payments

  13-10-2026 17:04 via International Business Times UK
  
  Trump's $5,000 payments could cost over $1 trillion, but Congress has yet to approve the plan or establish how the money would be distributed.
  
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• 10 Photos of Gracie Bon: Why Her 'Life Is Priceless' Post Amid Panama Earthquake Rubble Sparked Backlash

  13-10-2026 17:02 via International Business Times UK
  
  Panamanian influencer Gracie Bon faced criticism after posting photographs from an earthquake-affected area. She said she was highlighting families' needs and had visited to donate resources.
  
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• Jeff Bezos Hits Back at Those Who Demonise Billionaires: 'Success Is Not Villainy'

  13-10-2026 16:50 via International Business Times UK
  
  Jeff Bezos defends billionaires against claims that wealth makes them villains, while acknowledging America's housing affordability crisis and economic pressures.
  
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• Declassified 'General Nuclear War' Documents Describe a Hypothetical Nuclear Strike on Washington DC

  13-10-2026 16:44 via International Business Times UK
  
  Declassified Cold War records describe the catastrophic risks of general nuclear war, while the specific claim of a hypothetical strike on Washington, DC, remains unverified.
  
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• Elon Musk Pumps $366M Into Midterms as World's Richest Man Goes All-in on Republican Congress

  13-10-2026 16:39 via International Business Times UK
  
  Elon Musk has spent about £274m on the 2026 US midterm elections, with most of the money going to Republican groups and political action committees, according to campaign finance records.
  
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• US Shoppers Could Qualify for a Share of a $117 Million Pork Settlement—But the Deadline Is Approaching

  13-10-2026 16:38 via International Business Times UK
  
  Learn who may qualify for the $117.065 million US pork price-fixing settlement, which products and states are covered, and how to claim by 29 October 2026.
  
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• Elon Musk's PAC Under Fire Over 'Misleading' Voting Texts Sent to Colorado Voters

  13-10-2026 16:32 via International Business Times UK
  
  Elon Musk's America PAC confused Colorado voters with texts about ballot requests, prompting calls to election offices and warnings over misleading election information.
  
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• Pentagon Releases 155,000 Pages of UFO Documents Discussing Oumuamua, Mysterious Orbs, and Lights

  13-10-2026 16:30 via International Business Times UK
  
  Pentagon UFO files reveal federal agents' accounts of mysterious orbs as Trump's scientific advisers debate alien theories and unanswered questions.
  
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