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• Meta fined $25bn for 'lies' over user data privacy

  21-10-2026 23:49 via BBC News
  
  The fine is the largest to date against Facebook's owner, larger than an $18bn deal with California.
  
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• Kate Middleton 'Reaches Breaking Point' Over Harry and Meghan's 'Performative' UK Return, Sources Claim

  21-10-2026 23:42 via International Business Times UK
  
  An unnamed source claims Kate Middleton is frustrated by Harry and Meghan's Nottingham visit. The account of her private reaction has not been independently confirmed.
  
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• Rare Pink Dolphin Filmed Off Oman's Coast Raises Questions About Its Species and Unusual Colour

  21-10-2026 23:30 via International Business Times UK
  
  A pink-tinged dolphin filmed near Muscat has gone viral, but its species remains unconfirmed. An Omani writer suggests it could be a Risso's dolphin.
  
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• Who Was Manuel Otto? Stick Run Creator Dies at 30 Following Disturbing Twitch Livestream

  21-10-2026 23:16 via International Business Times UK
  
  Stick Run creator Manuel Otto has died aged 30, the game's team confirmed. Fans are paying tribute, while the circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear.
  
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• Mexico's Mysterious Hairless Beast Reportedly Snatches Farm Animals as 'Chupacabra' Fears Resurface

  21-10-2026 23:04 via International Business Times UK
  
  Claims of a hairless animal taking livestock near Ciudad Juárez have revived the chupacabra legend, but officials say they have received no reports of unusual attacks.
  
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• Sydney Sweeney Faces Backlash as SYRN Lingerie Ad Gives Child Character Cindy Lou Who a Provocative Makeover

  21-10-2026 22:51 via International Business Times UK
  
  Sydney Sweeney's SYRN Christmas advert has drawn criticism for its Cindy Lou Who-inspired scenes, which feature plaid nightwear rather than the lingerie shown elsewhere.
  
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• Trump Plans Crypto-Scam Crackdown Event—What Can Victims Actually Recover?

  21-10-2026 22:18 via International Business Times UK
  
  Trump's crypto scam crackdown has restrained $938 million. Court records reveal why seizures do not guarantee repayment for fraud victims
  
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• Teenager Who Idolised Fictional Killers Guilty of Attempted Murder After Stabbing Norfolk Schoolgirl

  21-10-2026 22:02 via International Business Times UK
  
  A 16-year-old boy has been found guilty of attempting to murder a schoolgirl at a Norfolk school after prosecutors said he had planned the stabbing and written about killing people.
  
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• Ilhan Omar Gets One Thing Trump Was Denied During His Criminal Cases, Todd Blanche Reveals

  21-10-2026 21:56 via International Business Times UK
  
  US Attorney General Todd Blanche says Ilhan Omar is not being silenced over a federal investigation, contrasting her freedom to speak with court-imposed restrictions previously faced by Donald Trump.
  
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• Websites taken down worldwide as critical cyber-security update issued

  21-10-2026 21:54 via BBC News
  
  The vulnerabilities with PHP, a programming language widely used across the internet, have been described as the most significant ever found by AI.
  
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• Jeffrey Epstein's Lawyer and Accountant Accused of Enabling Sex Trafficking in New Mexico Lawsuit

  21-10-2026 21:46 via International Business Times UK
  
  New Mexico's attorney general is suing Jeffrey Epstein's former lawyer and accountant, seeking to restrict potential estate payments while alleging they enabled trafficking at Zorro Ranch.
  
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• Epstein's Lawyer and Accountant Could Lose $75M as New Mexico AG Says They 'Facilitated and Concealed' Abuse

  21-10-2026 21:46 via International Business Times UK
  
  New Mexico's attorney general is suing Jeffrey Epstein's former lawyer and accountant, seeking to restrict potential estate payments while alleging they enabled trafficking at Zorro Ranch.
  
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• 'I Cannot Wait Until She Opens Her OnlyFans Account': Katie Zacharia's Six-Pack Steals the Spotlight

  21-10-2026 21:33 via International Business Times UK
  
  Former White House press secretary Katie Zacharia has been photographed exercising in Southern California days after leaving the role following criticism of her briefing and professional background.
  
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• 'I Cannot Wait Until She Opens an OnlyFans': Katie Zacharia's Six-Pack Draws Attention After White House Firing

  21-10-2026 21:33 via International Business Times UK
  
  Former White House press secretary Katie Zacharia has been photographed exercising in Southern California days after leaving the role following criticism of her briefing and professional background.
  
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• Woman 'Looking up Porn' Before Deadly Utah Crash That Killed Grandfather a Day After His Wedding Anniversary

  21-10-2026 21:13 via International Business Times UK
  
  Christine Chao faces a felony charge after allegedly accessing a porn site before a Utah crash that fatally injured grandfather Scott LaVar Lichfield.
  
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• Rubio Says Starlink Access Is Musk's Decision as Ukraine Says Service Is Still Restricted

  21-10-2026 21:13 via International Business Times UK
  
  Marco Rubio says Ukraine's Starlink access is governed by SpaceX's commercial contract as Kyiv reports speed restrictions affecting drone interceptions.
  
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• How Much Can You Spend in Retirement? Fund Giant Sets Out Two Ways to Draw Down Savings

  21-10-2026 20:58 via International Business Times UK
  
  Capital Group has outlined withdrawal rates of 4% to 5.5% for retirees, depending on whether they prioritise stable income or accept annual payments that fluctuate with investment performance.
  
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• Trump's North Carolina Rally Plays 'God Made Trump' Tribute as Critic Declares 'MAGA Is a Cult'

  21-10-2026 20:23 via International Business Times UK
  
  A recording calling Donald Trump 'a shepherd to mankind' played before his North Carolina rally. Critics condemned it, but the audio is not new and has featured at earlier Trump events.
  
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• Ilhan Omar Seeks Cash to Fight Trump After DC Home Raid as President Says She Could Face Jail

  21-10-2026 19:50 via International Business Times UK
  
  Ilhan Omar has urged supporters to donate after federal agents searched her Washington, DC home, as Donald Trump said she could face prison if allegations were substantiated.
  
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• JD Vance Unsure Trump Would Immediately Endorse His 2028 Presidential Bid: 'I Don't Know, Man'

  21-10-2026 19:39 via International Business Times UK
  
  JD Vance expects Donald Trump's endorsement if he runs in 2028, though Trump may wait as the Republican race develops and Vance weighs a bid.
  
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• Amazon Is Buying Billions in AI Chips It Can't Turn On—Here's Why

  21-10-2026 19:32 via International Business Times UK
  
  Amazon's AI expansion faces power and data-centre constraints, with AWS reportedly receiving NVIDIA hardware before some facilities are ready to deploy it.
  
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• Amazon Is Buying Billions in AI Chips It Can't Turn On—Here's Why

  21-10-2026 19:32 via International Business Times UK
  
  Amazon's AI expansion faces power and data-centre constraints, with AWS reportedly receiving NVIDIA hardware before some facilities are ready to deploy it.
  
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• 'Social Insecurity': 'The Ramsey Show' Warns Americans Over 50 Who Rely on Social Security

  21-10-2026 19:26 via International Business Times UK
  
  Dave Ramsey's retirement advice follows a 3.6% Social Security increase in 2027. See how savings, debt, and household costs may affect retirement income needs.
  
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• Walmart Bundles Two Memberships for $120 a Year—How Much Do Shoppers Need to Spend to Save?

  21-10-2026 19:10 via International Business Times UK
  
  Walmart combines Walmart+ and Sam's Club Plus in a $120 US bundle, undercutting Amazon Prime. See the benefits, savings and spending needed to break even.
  
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• Burnham proposes plan to cut standing charges from gas bills

  21-10-2026 19:06 via BBC News
  
  The prime minister provided little detail, and there are questions over shifting the fees onto unit costs.
  
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• A warning to anyone with credit card debt...

  21-10-2026 19:06 via BBC News
  
  Martin’s leading this week’s podcast with an urgent warning for anyone carrying credit card: now is the time to act.
  
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• Just Eat apologises for AI food mistakes after social media ridicule

  21-10-2026 19:04 via BBC News
  
  A spokesperson said it was removing inaccurate AI images and pausing the rollout of the tool.
  
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• Cathie Wood's ARK Sees Tesla Stock at $5K by 2031 and Merger With SpaceX After Musk Unveils Flying Roadster

  21-10-2026 19:03 via International Business Times UK
  
  ARK Invest sees Tesla reaching $5,000 by 2031 in its bull case and says a Tesla–SpaceX merger remains possible, subject to review and shareholder approval.
  
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• US Taxpayers Could Get Up to $3,400 in Tax Credits in 2027—but There's a Catch

  21-10-2026 18:54 via International Business Times UK
  
  Proposed US Education Freedom Tax Credit could offer up to $1,700 per taxpayer, or $3,400 for couples, if both spouses donate to eligible scholarship organisations from 2027.
  
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• US Taxpayers Could Get Up to $3,400 in Tax Credits in 2027—but There's a Catch

  21-10-2026 18:54 via International Business Times UK
  
  Proposed US Education Freedom Tax Credit could offer up to $1,700 per taxpayer, or $3,400 for couples, if both spouses donate to eligible scholarship organisations from 2027.
  
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• Company Plans to Project Corporate Logos Onto the Moon Using Lunar Rover Equipped With AI Computer

  21-10-2026 18:38 via International Business Times UK
  
  Astrolab's FLIP lunar rover will project logos near the Moon's south pole and carry HPE's AI computer on a Falcon Heavy launch targeted for November 2026.
  
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• Kid Rock Says Supporting Donald Trump 'Canceled All' Corporate Deals but Claims Freedom Is Worth It

  21-10-2026 18:23 via International Business Times UK
  
  Kid Rock says backing Donald Trump cost him corporate deals and late-night invitations, but he values the freedom to speak openly. He also discussed faith-inspired album and collaboration with Eminem.
  
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• UK Inflation Hits 3.5% as Fuel Costs Squeeze Households Again

  21-10-2026 18:14 via International Business Times UK
  
  UK inflation rose to 3.5% in September as fuel prices surged. See what it means for commuting costs, mortgages and savings.
  
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• Halle Berry's Ex Olivier Martinez Leaves Court During Closed Testimony in Abuse Allegations Hearing

  21-10-2026 18:04 via International Business Times UK
  
  A custody hearing involving Olivier Martinez and Halle Berry continued in Los Angeles, with their son's testimony heard privately and allegations of abuse remaining disputed.
  
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• Police Raid Offices of RFK Jr.-Endorsed Researchers Planning Vaccine Trial for 7,000 African Newborns

  21-10-2026 17:54 via International Business Times UK
  
  Guinea-Bissau police raided researchers' offices and seized hepatitis B vaccines amid a dispute over a trial involving 7,000 newborns.
  
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• Kim Kardashian Says 'I Hold Her Back' as North West Neck Piercing Look Prompts Social Reaction

  21-10-2026 17:52 via International Business Times UK
  
  North West's latest TikTok appearance, featuring blue hair, dark makeup and a visible neck piercing, has prompted both criticism and support from viewers online.
  
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• Donald Trump Faces Claims of 'Mental Collapse' After He Is Captured Waving and Saluting at 'Nothing'

  21-10-2026 17:52 via International Business Times UK
  
  A viral video prompted speculation about Donald Trump's mental health after a gesture near Marine One, but Reuters photographs show workers nearby and provide additional context
  
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• Prosecutor Investigating Trump's $500M Tower Project Was Targeted With Spyware, Researchers Find

  21-10-2026 17:49 via International Business Times UK
  
  Serbian prosecutor Rade Bajić received an Apple spyware warning after working on a corruption probe linked to Jared Kushner's proposed Belgrade tower; infection is unconfirmed.
  
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• Atlanta Pastor Says $89,000 Mercedes Was Repossessed Despite Timely Payments, Dealer Also Claims Fraud

  21-10-2026 17:38 via International Business Times UK
  
  Atlanta pastor Mark Moore says his Mercedes was repossessed despite regular payments after an alleged previous-owner debt emerged. The dealership says it was also deceived by suspected vehicle fraud.
  
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• Growing Fears of a 'Civil War' in North Korea Rise Following Unverified Kim Jong-Un Death Claims

  21-10-2026 17:23 via International Business Times UK
  
  North Korean state media released photographs reportedly showing Kim Jong-un at a Pyongyang exhibition, countering unsupported claims that he died and that a succession crisis could trigger civil war
  
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• Congress Demands Records on Barron Trump's Alleged Role in Interference Over Andrew Tate Case

  21-10-2026 17:21 via International Business Times UK
  
  House Democrats are seeking federal documents on reported US contacts with Andrew and Tristan Tate, possible links to Romanian and British cases, and Andrew Tate's reported connection to Barron Trump
  
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• Melania Trump Reportedly 'Isn't Reciprocal' as Donald Trump Tries To Share an Intimate White House Moment

  21-10-2026 17:18 via International Business Times UK
  
  A body-language expert questions Melania Trump's response to Donald Trump's affectionate gesture during a White House ceremony on women's health.
  
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• Tommy Lee Says Lily Phillips Makes Him More Money Than Bonnie Blue as He Reveals Filming Regrets

  21-10-2026 17:16 via International Business Times UK
  
  Former boxer Tommy Lee says collaborations with Lily Phillips have generated stronger returns than work with Bonnie Blue, while discussing a London livestream and concerns about a pregnancy video.
  
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• Man, 64, Charged After Allegedly Tying up Wife for 45 Minutes To Watch Football

  21-10-2026 17:16 via International Business Times UK
  
  A Virginia man reportedly faces abduction and assault charges after allegedly taping his wife to a chair while he watched football.
  
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• Charli XCX Cancels Arizona Concert After Losing Her Voice, With No New Date Planned

  21-10-2026 17:16 via International Business Times UK
  
  Charli XCX cancels her Arizona concert after losing her voice, leaving fans awaiting refunds as her Las Vegas show remains scheduled.
  
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• 'Kim Jong Un Is Dead' Rumours: Everything to Know About the Unverified Claims Dictator Succumbed to Injuries

  21-10-2026 17:13 via International Business Times UK
  
  North Korean state media published photographs reportedly showing Kim Jong Un at a Pyongyang exhibition after unverified social media claims alleged he had suffered a medical emergency and died.
  
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• Prince William Reportedly Welcomes Angela Kelly Film as Insider Claims Harry and Meghan Are Seething

  21-10-2026 17:10 via International Business Times UK
  
  An Angela Kelly film about Queen Elizabeth II has sparked claims about Prince William's support and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's alleged concerns.
  
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• GTA 6 Map Planning Began 11 Years Ago as Narrow Roads Forced Rockstar to Add More Buildings

  21-10-2026 17:09 via International Business Times UK
  
  GTA 6 map planning began in 2015, but Rockstar says narrower roads created more work for artists building Vice City ahead of its November release.
  
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• Kid Rock Claims His Trump Ties Cost Him Corporate Deals and Friendship With Late-Night TV Hosts

  21-10-2026 17:08 via International Business Times UK
  
  Kid Rock says his support for Donald Trump has led to lost corporate deals and television invitations, but he considers expressing his views more important than career opportunities
  
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• Smyths, Tesco and Sainsbury's Slash Toy Prices Ahead of Christmas by Up to 50%

  21-10-2026 17:05 via International Business Times UK
  
  Families can begin Christmas shopping early as Smyths, Tesco and Sainsbury's discount selected toys by up to 50%, including popular brands such as Barbie, Bluey, LEGO and Disney.
  
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