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• How day of protests unfolded as disorder breaks out across France

  17-10-2026 23:33 via BBC News
  
  Demonstrations across the country turned violent, with cars and buildings set alight and shops ransacked.
  
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• Pratham Shankar Built Five AI Creators That Pull About a Million Views a Day

  17-10-2026 20:08 via International Business Times UK
  
  The consumer-AI entrepreneur turned synthetic characters into a daily distribution system designed to reach cold audiences without relying on a conventional influencer budget.
  
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• Jimmy Kimmel Mocks Donald Trump After President Declares Himself a 'Freaking Genius'

  17-10-2026 17:01 via International Business Times UK
  
  Jimmy Kimmel mocks Trump over his 'freaking genius' cognitive test boast, joking about his five-word memory claim and $5,000 promise.
  
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• ICE Officials Question Donald Trump's 'Midterm Panic Moves' and Doubt Ilhan Omar Raid Validity

  17-10-2026 16:52 via International Business Times UK
  
  The Ilhan Omar raid has prompted anonymous ICE officials to question Donald Trump's immigration enforcement strategy ahead of the US midterms.
  
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• Royal Expert Accuses Prince Harry of a 'Cash Grab' and Capitalising on Princess Diana's Death

  17-10-2026 16:44 via International Business Times UK
  
  Prince Harry's MasterClass on grief faces 'cash grab' criticism as a reported $100,000 fee raises questions about Princess Diana's legacy.
  
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• Snoop Dogg Concert Cancelled After Promoter Arrested in Drug Money Investigation in Costa Rica

  17-10-2026 16:36 via International Business Times UK
  
  Snoop Dogg's Costa Rica concert was cancelled, with fans promised automatic refunds as prosecutors investigate the promoter's alleged money laundering.
  
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• Grand Theft Auto 6 Update: Fans Fear Graphics Downgrade After GTA 6 Launch Trailer Sparks Fresh Debate

  17-10-2026 16:31 via International Business Times UK
  
  GTA 6 graphics downgrade fears have emerged after Rockstar's new launch trailer appeared blurrier, but fans remain divided over what the footage proves.
  
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• Grand Theft Auto 6 Fans Fear Graphics Downgrade After Launch GTA 6 Trailer Sparks Fresh Debate

  17-10-2026 16:31 via International Business Times UK
  
  GTA 6 graphics downgrade fears have emerged after Rockstar's new launch trailer appeared blurrier, but fans remain divided over what the footage proves.
  
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• Televangelist George Bloomer Wins $62.2M Over 'Racist Connotations' Against the Word Network

  17-10-2026 16:24 via International Business Times UK
  
  George Bloomer wins $62.2 million after a federal jury finds Word Network owner Kevin Adell liable for racial discrimination, harassment and retaliation.
  
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• Low-cost clinic helps pet owners with vet bills

  17-10-2026 16:12 via BBC News
  
  RSPCA Medway West launches its clinic for the pets of people with low incomes.
  
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• Kacey Musgraves TikTok Drama: White House ICE Deportation Videos Spark Backlash From Pop Stars

  17-10-2026 16:04 via International Business Times UK
  
  A White House TikTok showing deportation activity featured Kacey Musgraves' "Mexico Honey", but its audio is now unavailable and the singer has not publicly commented.
  
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• Harry Styles Debuts New Song He Wrote After Liam Payne Death on Second Anniversary

  17-10-2026 16:00 via International Business Times UK
  
  Harry Styles debuted "What Is Enough" at Madison Square Garden and dedicated the song to former One Direction bandmate Liam Payne on the second anniversary of Payne's death.
  
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• Prince Harry Sheds a Tear as He Claims Raising Children Archie and Lilibet Is 'One Hell of a Ride'

  17-10-2026 15:56 via International Business Times UK
  
  Prince Harry became emotional while discussing Archie and Lilibet in a MasterClass session, describing fatherhood as challenging and rewarding. Details of his compensation remain unclear
  
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• Youngest Astronaut To Walk the Moon Claims UFOs Are 'Demonic' Deceptions Following Sign From God

  17-10-2026 15:50 via International Business Times UK
  
  Apollo 16 astronaut Charlie Duke says UFOs are 'demonic' after a breakfast talk he took as a sign from God, highlighting the divide between faith and evidence.
  
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• Artificial Intelligence Is Now the Top Reason for Layoffs Whilst Also Inspiring New Businesses

  17-10-2026 15:38 via International Business Times UK
  
  AI-cited job cuts surpassed 120,000 in the US through September 2026, while business applications rose 15%, new figures show.
  
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• Self-Described UFO Expert Claims NASA Image Shows a Massive Alien Ship Moving at 'Tremendous Speed'

  17-10-2026 15:34 via International Business Times UK
  
  Self-described UFO expert Scott C Waring says a rectangular shape in a solar image is a huge alien spacecraft, but its size, speed and nature remain unverified.
  
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• 'Got Sacked After 5 Days': Netizens Tell Katie Zacharia She Lives in a 'Delusion' Over Donald Trump

  17-10-2026 15:32 via International Business Times UK
  
  Katie Zacharia's praise of Donald Trump as 'kind' and 'wonderful' has drawn criticism online, days after she left her White House press secretary role following a brief tenure.
  
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• Police Receive Over 100 Reports on iPhone Duo Pre-Order Charges as Apple Reviews Suspect Transactions

  17-10-2026 15:29 via International Business Times UK
  
  Hong Kong police are investigating more than 110 reports involving about HK$4.6 million after customers reported duplicate, failed or unrecognised charges during iPhone Duo pre-orders.
  
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• Archaeologists Unearth 20FT Marble Monument Beneath Jerusalem Church at Centre of Jesus Tomb Mystery

  17-10-2026 15:25 via International Business Times UK
  
  Archaeologists studying Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre have identified remains of a circular marble monument surrounding the chamber traditionally venerated as Jesus' tomb.
  
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• 'Billionaires Aren't Compatible With Democracy': Critics Bash Elon Musk $158M Paxton Donation

  17-10-2026 15:17 via International Business Times UK
  
  Elon Musk is facing criticism after reports said his $158m donation to a Republican super PAC helped fund advertising for Ken Paxton's Texas Senate campaign.
  
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• Irish School Meals Provider Ordered To Close Timahoe Food Site After 'Rodent Droppings' Found on Oven

  17-10-2026 15:14 via International Business Times UK
  
  An Irish school meals site operated by The Lunch Bag in Timahoe was reportedly served with a closure order after inspectors found rodent droppings and other hygiene concerns.
  
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• Is Sharon Osbourne Having More Cosmetic Surgery? Her Remarks After Revealing a Dent in Her Face

  17-10-2026 15:13 via International Business Times UK
  
  Sharon Osbourne has questioned the value of further cosmetic surgery after describing a facial indentation she attributes to a past procedure on The Osbournes Podcast.
  
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• Donald Trump Asks the Crowd 'Does Anybody Like Canada?' After Apparent Geography Blunder in Alaska

  17-10-2026 15:04 via International Business Times UK
  
  At an Alaska appearance, Donald Trump criticised Canada, questioned the crowd about its neighbour and pardoned two businessmen who had pleaded guilty to environmental offences.
  
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• 'It Looks Mummified': Netizens Mock Donald Trump Over 'Bionic Legs' and His 'Severe Problems' Quote

  17-10-2026 14:43 via International Business Times UK
  
  Footage apparently showing Donald Trump wearing a leg brace has fuelled fresh online speculation, reviving scrutiny of bruising, swollen ankles and his unclear public comments about 'severe problems.'
  
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• Humans Allegedly Captured Roswell Aliens 80 Years Ago but They Perished 'Refusing Food or Contact'

  17-10-2026 14:11 via International Business Times UK
  
  Jay Stratton claims Roswell alien survivors refused food before dying, but official US investigations have found no evidence of recovered extraterrestrials.
  
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• Russia Could Hit the 'Soft Underbelly of the UK' With Covert Bioweapons, Former Official Warns

  17-10-2026 14:08 via International Business Times UK
  
  Former UK biosecurity official Christopher East has warned that hostile states could exploit biological threats against Britain's food supply or military forces.
  
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• Eminem Defends Living With Kid Rock in Slim Shady Era Despite Major Political Differences

  17-10-2026 14:06 via International Business Times UK
  
  Kid Rock says Eminem's new verse on 'Heal My Faith' recalls their early friendship, political differences and the support that helped the rapper continue his career.
  
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• Ashley St. Clair Claims 'Strange' Elon Musk 'Didn't Show a Certain Side of Himself' After Son's Birth

  17-10-2026 14:03 via International Business Times UK
  
  Ashley St. Clair claims Elon Musk changed after their son's birth and describes an alleged confidentiality deal that the Tesla chief executive denies.
  
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• Bunnie Xo Says She Is 'Living Her Best Life' and 'Ragebaiting' Fans Over 22-Year Age-Gap Romance

  17-10-2026 13:58 via International Business Times UK
  
  Bunnie Xo and Dylan Wolf share new Disney moments as the podcaster addresses criticism over their 22-year age gap following her divorce from Jelly Roll.
  
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• Meghan Markle's Pink Nail 'Power Move' Raises Questions About the Royal Beauty Rule That Never Existed

  17-10-2026 13:43 via International Business Times UK
  
  Meghan Markle's pale pink manicure during a Nottingham appearance with Prince Harry has revived discussion about royal beauty conventions.
  
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• Country Singer Tells Concert Fans She Is 'Ashamed' President Donald Trump Is From the United States

  17-10-2026 13:21 via International Business Times UK
  
  Natalie Maines says she is ashamed Donald Trump is from the US, prompting a sharp White House response during The Chicks' anniversary tour.
  
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• Katie Zacharia Praises Trump as 'Kind, Wonderful, Gracious' After Being Ousted as Press Secretary After Five Days

  17-10-2026 12:56 via International Business Times UK
  
  Katie Zacharia praised Donald Trump after leaving as White House press secretary after five days, following criticism of her first briefing and reported internal concerns about her readiness.
  
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• A$AP Rocky Makes Cheeky Rihanna Confession After Son Riot Joins Him on Stage

  17-10-2026 12:47 via International Business Times UK
  
  A$AP Rocky said his three-year-old son Riot 'stole' a moment during the rapper's Copenhagen tour performance, after Rihanna brought the toddler on stage at the Royal Arena.
  
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• Miley Cyrus Breaks Down in Tears Over Dolly Parton: 'Me and Dolly, We Are Eternal'

  17-10-2026 12:42 via International Business Times UK
  
  Miley Cyrus became emotional while performing Dolly Parton's 'Jolene' at the Hollywood Bowl, remembering her late godmother and their lifelong personal and musical connection.
  
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• KFC Drops Pepsi for Coke After Nearly 40 Years, and Analysts Put $500M in Annual Sales at Stake

  17-10-2026 11:56 via International Business Times UK
  
  KFC will switch from Pepsi to Coca-Cola at its US restaurants from 2027, ending a partnership dating back nearly 40 years in a deal estimated at $500 million annually.
  
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• 'This Is Torture for Him': Critic Reacts to Trump's Rose Garden Entrance After Arizona Doctor Remark

  17-10-2026 10:18 via International Business Times UK
  
  Donald Trump's Rose Garden appearance attracted criticism on X after he waited through a song and moved during an event, though the report found no evidence linking this to health concerns.
  
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• IPhone Duo Marked Sold for Nearly $5,000 on eBay After Apple's US Shipping Estimates Slipped Into 2027

  17-10-2026 10:12 via International Business Times UK
  
  Two eBay pre-orders for Apple's iPhone Duo were marked sold at premiums of about $1,800 over Apple's US prices as estimated delivery dates moved into 2027.
  
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• Meghan Markle Said 'You've Embarrassed Me!' After Kate Middleton Stylist Mix-Up, Designer Claims

  17-10-2026 09:13 via International Business Times UK
  
  In an excerpt from his forthcoming memoir, Roland Mouret recalls Meghan Markle confronting him after his team contacted Kate Middleton's stylist about dresses sent to her.
  
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• Punished for Hustling? Internet Erupts as Civil Servant Faces Fraud Trial for Juggling Five Full-Time Jobs

  17-10-2026 09:08 via International Business Times UK
  
  Kashim Chowdhury denies fraud charges after prosecutors alleged he secretly held five public sector jobs and earned nearly £350,000, prompting debate over remote-work oversight.
  
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• World's Richest Sovereign Fund Eyes Nuclear-Weapons Firms as Government Moves to Weaken Its Ethics Watchdog

  17-10-2026 08:47 via International Business Times UK
  
  Norway's government is consulting on proposals to allow its sovereign wealth fund to invest in some NATO nuclear weapons makers and weaken its ethics watchdog.
  
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• Thailand Orders 1,203 Care Facilities Inspected After Photos Allegedly Show Residents Confined in Metal Cages

  17-10-2026 08:39 via International Business Times UK
  
  Thailand has ordered inspections of all 1,203 registered care facilities after a Kanchanaburi home was closed amid allegations of overcrowding, forced confinement and inadequate care.
  
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• Trump Calls Ossoff 'Pee-wee Herman' Over Makeup at Georgia Rally; Then Admits He Wears 'Very Little' Himself

  17-10-2026 08:30 via International Business Times UK
  
  Donald Trump mocked Senator Jon Ossoff's appearance and alleged makeup spending at a Georgia rally, before acknowledging that he uses a small amount himself while campaigning for Republicans.
  
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• Trump Plays Old CNN Praise at Rally Hours After Same Analyst Calls His Poll Numbers 'Absolutely Garbage'

  17-10-2026 08:21 via International Business Times UK
  
  Donald Trump replayed a CNN clip showing strong support among MAGA Republicans shortly after analyst Harry Enten described the president's broader inflation and election numbers as historically poor.
  
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• Call for more food funding due to high living cost

  17-10-2026 08:18 via BBC News
  
  Deputy Louise Doublet does not think the cost of living was considered in the ending of a trial.
  
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• Charity reflects on changing needs over 25 years

  17-10-2026 08:11 via BBC News
  
  Help a Guernsey Child says it has provided in excess of £1.2m worth of essential support.
  
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• Kelly Clarkson Faces 'The Voice' Removal Petition as 'Birdgate' Shop Owner Says Staff Fear for Their Safety

  17-10-2026 08:04 via International Business Times UK
  
  A Change.org petition urges NBC to remove Kelly Clarkson from The Voice after a disputed Brooklyn shop encounter involving a $15,000 mechanical bird and claims of harassment.
  
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• Nightclubs are disappearing - and it's affecting young people

  17-10-2026 08:01 via BBC News
  
  One young person said with no nightlife in their town they cannot "let loose and mess around".
  
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• 'Honestly, if I Were You, I'd Reconsider': Donald Trump's Warning Came Hours Before Katie Zacharia's Exit

  17-10-2026 07:31 via International Business Times UK
  
  Katie Zacharia left the White House press secretary role after five days, despite Donald Trump urging her to reconsider, following a brief debut briefing and questions about her legal credentials
  
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• Third runway at Heathrow Airport would drive growth, Healey says

  17-10-2026 05:57 via BBC News
  
  It comes after the prime minister refused to say whether he backed expansion.
  
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• Elon Musk SpaceX Stock Outlook: $3,000 Could Become $7,500 by 2030, but Investors Face Major Risks

  17-10-2026 05:53 via International Business Times UK
  
  An analysis suggests a $3,000 SpaceX investment could reach $7,500 by December 2030 if the company's valuation rises to $5 trillion, though the projection is not guaranteed.
  
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