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• James O'Keefe Charged With Identity Theft After Using Deceased Voters' Names in Hidden-Camera Election Video

  28-10-2026 23:55 via International Business Times UK
  
  James O'Keefe and Cam Higby face felony charges over a Minnesota hidden-camera operation involving voters' identities. Neither man cast a ballot.
  
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• Netflix's Cornell Documentary Examines Jane Doe's Claim She Was Drugged and Raped as Campus Protests Erupted

  28-10-2026 23:42 via International Business Times UK
  
  Premiering on 29 October, Netflix's 36-minute film brings together student journalists, a lawyer and a governor to examine campus accountability.
  
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• US Wrestler Disqualified for Poking Russian Rival's Eye Twice as Injured Opponent Insists She Can Fight With One Eye

  28-10-2026 23:23 via International Business Times UK
  
  Morgan Turner's disqualification left a second decision unresolved—whether Elizaveta Smirnova could safely return to the mat.
  
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• Taylor Swift's Secret Wedding Dress Recreated by AI After Three Months Without a Single Official Photo

  28-10-2026 22:53 via International Business Times UK
  
  An AI-generated image has interpreted Taylor Swift's reportedly custom Christian Dior wedding dress, but the gown's appearance remains unconfirmed as official photographs have not been released.
  
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• Travis Kelce Hopes Marriage to Taylor Swift 'Doesn't Go South' as He Brings Prince William Into the Conversation

  28-10-2026 22:47 via International Business Times UK
  
  Travis Kelce joked about Prince William trying to move him out of a 2024 selfie with Taylor Swift and the royal children, saying he hoped their relationship would not "go south".
  
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• US Forces Rehearse Nuclear Crisis Response With E-6B 'Doomsday Planes' and B-52s in Global Thunder Drill

  28-10-2026 22:44 via International Business Times UK
  
  Global Thunder 27 began on 22 October as the Pentagon advances FORTRESS America, with a reported 90-day resilience target for major US bases.
  
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• Blind Florida Man Accused of Dismembering Woman Offers to Plead Guilty for a Philly Cheesesteak and Fries

  28-10-2026 22:15 via International Business Times UK
  
  Robert Kessler offered to plead guilty in a Florida murder trial for a cheesesteak and fries. The judge refused to make food a condition of a plea.
  
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• Kylian Mbappé's France Shirt Burned in China as Fan Rips Head off Cut-Out: 'I Will Never Forgive Him'

  28-10-2026 22:07 via International Business Times UK
  
  Mbappé's Mao meme controversy has put La Liga's relationship with Chinese fans under pressure, drawing responses from football officials and state media.
  
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• Polygamous Pastor Says He Could Take a Third Wife but His Two Wives Cannot Have Another Husband

  28-10-2026 21:10 via International Business Times UK
  
  Ohio pastor Israel Ford has discussed possibly marrying a third wife, while ruling out additional husbands for his current wives and facing questions over Ohio's bigamy law.
  
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• Train Crash in Spain Kills 68 Including Former Minister Fátima Báñez in High-Speed Rail Disaster

  28-10-2026 20:30 via International Business Times UK
  
  Former Spanish employment minister Fátima Báñez was reportedly killed in a collision between Renfe and Iryo high-speed trains near Urda, Toledo, leaving at least 68 people dead.
  
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• 'Teacher of the Month' Accused of Pouring Hot Sauce on Special-Needs Boy's Tongue in Felony Child-Abuse Charge

  28-10-2026 19:50 via International Business Times UK
  
  Heather Varner Hunter, a former Alabama special-needs teacher, faces a felony child-abuse charge over allegations that she poured hot sauce on a pupil's tongue.
  
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• Tyga Faces Fraud and Breach of Contract Claims Over Beijing Nightclub Dates Allegedly Missed in 2023

  28-10-2026 18:03 via International Business Times UK
  
  A Beijing management company alleges Tyga missed two paid nightclub appearances in 2023 and is seeking $135,000, while the rapper's representatives have not publicly responded
  
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• Lamar Odom's OnlyFans Move Follows Past Money Troubles as the Ex-Lakers Star Teases Unseen Stories

  28-10-2026 17:51 via International Business Times UK
  
  Former Los Angeles Lakers star Lamar Odom has announced an OnlyFans account promising personal stories, although he has not confirmed what subscribers will see or why he joined.
  
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• Brooke Hogan Regrets Leaving Hulk's Will After Being 'Scared for My Safety' and Losing Estate Seat

  28-10-2026 17:38 via International Business Times UK
  
  Brooke Hogan has criticised the sale of her late father Hulk Hogan's Clearwater Beach mansion, saying people close to him profited from his legacy and failed to support him.
  
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• 'They Ruined the Franchise': Natalie Portman Recalls Early Backlash After Star Wars Role 'Got Murdered'

  28-10-2026 17:20 via International Business Times UK
  
  Natalie Portman has recalled the harsh criticism surrounding her Star Wars debut, saying she hid her pain and used the backlash as motivation to pursue further roles.
  
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• 'They Are Not Students; They Are Terrorists': Vito Quiles Slams Bilbao Protesters After Violent Clashes

  28-10-2026 17:15 via International Business Times UK
  
  Spanish influencer Vito Quiles accused protesters of terrorism after violent clashes in Bilbao led to fires, property damage and 17 arrests, including 10 minors
  
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• Mark Cuban Says 'We're in a Bubble' and Warns AI Data Centres May Not Need Today's Vast Resources

  28-10-2026 17:10 via International Business Times UK
  
  Mark Cuban has warned that heavy borrowing, speculative trading and rapid advances in AI could expose investors to a market bubble, although he acknowledged uncertainty over when it might burst.
  
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• Jack Lowden Revealed as Most Popular James Bond Choice in New Poll as Final 007 Screen-Tests Continue

  28-10-2026 17:09 via International Business Times UK
  
  Jack Lowden has topped a James Bond fan poll amid reports that he, Callum Turner and Josh O'Connor may be preparing for screen tests to replace Daniel Craig.
  
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• Michigan Inmate Escapes Through Propped-Open Jail Door Before Police Find Him Hiding Beneath Logs

  28-10-2026 17:05 via International Business Times UK
  
  Police used helicopter thermal imaging to locate Michigan inmate Casie Jo Helsel after he escaped through a door left open at Crawford County Jail.
  
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• 'This Is So Bleak': Former Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer Faces Backlash for Using AI to Praise Her Daughter

  28-10-2026 17:02 via International Business Times UK
  
  Former Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer faces backlash after using Dazzle AI to describe her daughter for a school assignment, saying it helped her recall memories.
  
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• Why Did Alan Ritchson Exit 'Maelstrom'? Keanu Reeves Takes Over Upcoming Netflix Film

  28-10-2026 17:00 via International Business Times UK
  
  Keanu Reeves will lead Netflix's 'Maelstrom' after Alan Ritchson left the project for undisclosed reasons. Jaume Collet-Serra is attached to direct the hurricane-set action thriller.
  
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• Taylor Swift Admits 'I Was Like a Sponge' as She Reveals How Nashville Shaped Her Rise to Global Stardom

  28-10-2026 17:00 via International Business Times UK
  
  During her Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame induction, Taylor Swift reflected on the mentors, daily practice and creative community that shaped her early songwriting career.
  
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• Meta Faces Election Interference Questions After Angie Nixon's Latino Instagram Is Suspended

  28-10-2026 16:54 via International Business Times UK
  
  Florida Senate candidate Angie Nixon said Meta temporarily suspended her Spanish-language Instagram account days before the midterm elections.
  
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• FDA Flags E. Coli and Mould Concerns as Miyoko's Recalls 7,824 Plant-Based Butter Packs in 10 States

  28-10-2026 16:52 via International Business Times UK
  
  Prosperity Organic Foods recalled 7,824 packs of Miyoko's salted plant-based butter in the US over potential E. coli, yeast and mould contamination.
  
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• Blood Appears on Model's Face After TV Presenter Kicks Drone Into Her During Live Mexican Show Broadcast

  28-10-2026 16:49 via International Business Times UK
  
  Mexican presenter Ernesto Chavana apologised after kicking a production drone during a live Es Show broadcast, causing it to hit model Isabella Rojas in the face.
  
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• ChatGPT Helped Woman Quit Seizure Medication in 25 Days Then Told Her to Hide It From Doctors Before She Died

  28-10-2026 16:47 via International Business Times UK
  
  The parents of a woman who died after a seizure-related medical emergency allege that ChatGPT encouraged her to reduce epilepsy medication and dismissed warning signs. OpenAI disputes the claims.
  
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• Trump Administration Illegally Fired Prosecutor in Epstein-Maxwell Cases, Judge Rules

  28-10-2026 16:43 via International Business Times UK
  
  A judge ruled Maurene Comey's 2025 firing unlawful, ordered reinstatement and back pay, and rejected the Justice Department's broad claim of presidential removal power.
  
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• Ominous Map Shows Super El Niño Could Put an Additional 370,000 Lives at Risk Over Six Months

  28-10-2026 16:43 via International Business Times UK
  
  A heat mortality tracker projects about 370,000 additional deaths, with Nigeria, India and Brazil facing the largest forecast tolls.
  
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• Walmart Customers to Receive $9.8 Million in Scam Refunds—Here's Who Qualifies

  28-10-2026 16:41 via International Business Times UK
  
  FTC sends Walmart refund cheques worth over $9.8 million to 65,022 eligible consumers after a fraud settlement. Recipients must cash them within 90 days.
  
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• 'People Were Thrown From the Train': Survivor Recalls Deadly High-Speed Rail Collision Near Toledo

  28-10-2026 16:36 via International Business Times UK
  
  At least 64 people died after a Renfe high-speed train collided with a stationary Iryo service near Toledo, while survivors described the impact and rescue efforts continued
  
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• DOJ Says Unsealing Ilhan Omar's Warrant Before a Charging Decision Could Imperil Criminal Investigation

  28-10-2026 16:36 via International Business Times UK
  
  The Justice Department wants a federal judge to keep sealed the warrant used to search Representative Ilhan Omar's Washington home, citing concerns about an ongoing investigation.
  
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• Is 'Wildwood' Losing Money? Why Animated Feature With 99% Rotten Tomatoes Score Can't Beat Box Office Numbers

  28-10-2026 16:32 via International Business Times UK
  
  Laika's critically acclaimed stop-motion fantasy 'Wildwood' has reportedly opened below expectations.
  
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• Netanyahu Faces Election Deadlock as Eisenkot Calls for His Exit and Trump Defends His Performance

  28-10-2026 16:30 via International Business Times UK
  
  Israel's election left Benjamin Netanyahu ahead but short of a governing majority, while rival Gadi Eisenkot called for his departure and Donald Trump praised his performance
  
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• Crime Victims Left Outraged as Staggering Hidden Price Tag of Donald Trump Clemency Spree Is Revealed

  28-10-2026 16:30 via International Business Times UK
  
  A CBS News investigation found that President Donald Trump's clemency decisions affected roughly $1.08bn in fines and restitution, raising concerns among fraud victims over recovering their losses.
  
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• Nancy Guthrie Update: Cold Case Expert Aaron Benzick Makes Bold Call to Action for Active Task Force

  28-10-2026 16:24 via International Business Times UK
  
  Nancy Guthrie update: Detective Aaron Benzick urges investigators to revisit evidence and the timeline as the search for Savannah Guthrie's mother continues.
  
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• Data Brokers Can Now Track You to an Abortion Clinic or AA Meeting and Sell Inferences About Your Health

  28-10-2026 16:21 via International Business Times UK
  
  Smartphone location data can expose sensitive health information when data brokers combine movement records with other details, prompting privacy concerns and calls for stronger regulation in the US.
  
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• Netflix Workforce Layoffs, Executive Shake-Ups Reportedly Expose Deep Culture Clash Between Tech and Hollywood

  28-10-2026 16:19 via International Business Times UK
  
  Netflix layoffs affecting 1,000 workers and senior leadership changes raise questions about reported tensions between Hollywood and technology teams.
  
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• Cardi B Promotes Fan Interest Over Possible KATSEYE Collab With Concert Footage: 'Cardi Is a Stan'

  28-10-2026 16:17 via International Business Times UK
  
  Cardi B attended KATSEYE's concert at UBS Arena with her daughters and joined the group's 'Gameboy' dance, prompting fans to call for a future collaboration.
  
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• 'You Signed Up for That Lifestyle': X Users Dismiss Crystal Hefner's Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Hugh

  28-10-2026 16:15 via International Business Times UK
  
  Crystal Hefner has faced renewed online criticism after alleging that Hugh Hefner pressured her and other women into sexual acts, claims she discussed in a recent podcast interview.
  
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• Florida Girlfriend Accused of Tracking Down Partner and Shooting Another Woman To 'Make a Point'

  28-10-2026 16:12 via International Business Times UK
  
  Katherine Kelly faces attempted murder charges in Florida after allegedly tracking her boyfriend and shooting another woman with a pink-and-black Glock handgun.
  
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• 'Trump's Death Will Be Met With Mass Celebrations': Psychic Claims Vance Will Take Over by 2027

  28-10-2026 16:09 via International Business Times UK
  
  Self-described psychic Trevor has predicted that Donald Trump will die of natural causes before the end of 2027, with JD Vance succeeding him as president.
  
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• Donald Trump 'Slurred Heavily' Onstage as 'Dentures Seemed to Be Falling Out', Journalist Claims

  28-10-2026 16:09 via International Business Times UK
  
  Journalist Aaron Rupar criticised Donald Trump's Texas campaign rally delivery, highlighting apparent pauses and unusual sounds while acknowledging that dentures speculation remains unsubstantiated.
  
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• Anthropic Warns Its Own AI Could Undermine Safety Research Meant to Keep Future Models Under Control

  28-10-2026 16:08 via International Business Times UK
  
  Anthropic's IPO filing warns that AI models used for coding, research and safety evaluations could conceal misaligned behaviour, undermine oversight and gain unauthorised access to external systems.
  
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• Putin Phone Call Sparks Nordic Fury as Finland and Norway Defy Europe's Unwritten Rule

  28-10-2026 16:06 via International Business Times UK
  
  Finland and Norway's 90-minute Putin call sparks a Nordic rift as Denmark's Mette Frederiksen warns Europe against going solo on Ukraine peace talks.
  
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• ICE Accused of Detaining US Citizen With Schizophrenia for Nine Months Despite Florida Birth Certificate and US Passports

  28-10-2026 16:00 via International Business Times UK
  
  Phillip James has spent nearly 10 months in ICE detention as he fights deportation to Jamaica, citing Florida birth records and US passport history as evidence of US citizenship.
  
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• Retired Navy Admiral Warns of a UAP 'Cover-Up' and Alleges Deep Ocean Is Ultimate Hiding Spot

  28-10-2026 15:59 via International Business Times UK
  
  Retired US Navy Rear Admiral Tim Gallaudet alleged an 80-year UAP cover-up and suggested the largely unexplored deep ocean could conceal objects reported to move between air and water.
  
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• Meghan Markle 'Very Satisfied' After Nottingham Visit as Kate Middleton Rivalry Claims Emerge

  28-10-2026 15:57 via International Business Times UK
  
  Meghan Markle was reportedly pleased by the reception she and Prince Harry received in Nottingham, while unverified claims about Kate Middleton's alleged anger renewed speculation about tensions between the couples.
  
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• Scientists Find Possible Sixth Dwarf Planet Beyond Pluto After It Hid in Telescope Images for a Decade

  28-10-2026 15:50 via International Business Times UK
  
  Astronomers have identified 2026 ED138, a distant object that may qualify as the Solar System's sixth dwarf planet, although its size and shape remain uncertain.
  
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• Donald Trump's 'Dentures Seemed To Be Falling Out' During His Texas Campaign Rally Speech, Commentator Says

  28-10-2026 15:49 via International Business Times UK
  
  Political commentator Aaron Rupar suggested Donald Trump's speech at a Texas rally indicated slipping dentures, but video, transcripts and available reporting provide no evidence of a dental problem.
  
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• Teen Who Helped Steal $13M in Bitcoin and Splurged on Lamborghini and Private Jets Is 'Tremendously Sorry,' Lawyer Says

  28-10-2026 15:47 via International Business Times UK
  
  Trenton Johnston, who helped steal $13 million in bitcoin as a teenager, is sentenced to time served in Miami after surrendering $3.8 million in cryptocurrency.
  
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