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• 'Barron Trump, Wait For Us': Iranian State TV Reportedly Broadcasts Chilling Assassination Threat

  24-08-2026 16:24 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Iranian state-linked TV has reportedly aired an AI-driven segment fantasising about assassinating Barron Trump, escalating Tehran's propaganda war against the US president's family.
  
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• Mohamed Al Fayed Investigation Takes Major Turn as Met Police Hand Evidence File to Prosecutors

  25-08-2026 06:52 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The Metropolitan Police have submitted evidence to prosecutors regarding sexual offence allegations linked to late Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed, focusing on potential accomplices.
  
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• Katie Van Slyke's Denver Scratched Multiple Times at NSBA Show as Trophy Faces Forfeit

  25-08-2026 06:23 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Katie Van Slyke's stallion Denver was scratched from multiple NSBA classes, raising questions over whether his Reserve World Championship could be forfeited.
  
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• Barron Trump Threat Signals Iran's Escalating Focus on First Family After Targeting the President and Melania

  25-08-2026 05:58 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Iran's threat against Barron Trump follows a July segment targeting Melania and lands the same day Netanyahu says Tehran tried to kill his son.
  
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• Former World Snooker Champion Graeme Dott Found Guilty of Child Sex Abuse After Shocking Court Trial

  25-08-2026 05:39 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Graeme Dott, former world snooker champion, has been convicted of sexually abusing two children, with allegations spanning from 1993 to 2010. He will be sentenced next month.
  
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• 'Absolutely Inappropriate': Tourist Disgusted After Restaurant Receipt Jokes About Spitting in Their Food

  25-08-2026 01:12 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A tourist's shocking receipt message at an Italian restaurant sparked a viral controversy, leading to public backlash and a divisive social media response from the establishment.
  
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• Venice Adds 'NAZA' Film on 'Calculated' Gaza Killings as UK, Australia and Canada Slam Israel's WCK Probe Decision

  25-08-2026 01:11 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  'NAZA', a documentary on Israeli military operations in Gaza, premieres at Venice Film Festival amid diplomatic tensions.
  
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• Rainstorm Triggers 'Catastrophic' Meerkat Tunnel Collapse at UK Wildlife Park, Leaving Just One Survivor

  25-08-2026 01:05 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A sudden rainstorm in Leicestershire caused a catastrophic meerkat tunnel collapse at Tropical Birdland, killing nearly all the meerkats and leaving only one survivor. The park mourns the loss.
  
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• Supreme Court Hands Trump Sensational Victory Over Postal Voting Restrictions in High-Stakes Midterm Drama

  25-08-2026 01:01 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The US Supreme Court has allowed Trump's administration to proceed with mail-in voting restrictions, impacting millions of voters before the 2026 midterm elections, though further legal challenges remain.
  
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• Lamine Yamal Breaks Down in Tears on Barcelona Bench After Substitution in 5-0 Win Over Elche

  25-08-2026 00:54 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Lamine Yamal's emotional reaction after being substituted during Barcelona's 5-0 win over Elche has sparked discussions about his on-pitch frustrations and emotional responses.
  
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• 'Turn Around and Don't Look': Amazon Accused of Letting Worker Die in Warehouse Amid 'Corporate Greed' Claims

  25-08-2026 00:48 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  James Talarico accuses Amazon of prioritising profit over safety after a worker's death, sparking debate over the company's emergency response and workplace conditions.
  
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• US Set to Strip Visas From 200,000 Foreign Nationals in Massive Asylum Crackdown

  25-08-2026 00:40 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The Trump administration plans to revoke up to 200,000 visas from foreign nationals who sought asylum after entering the US on visitor visas, marking a historic immigration crackdown.
  
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• Eurovision 2027 in Chaos as Dutch Broadcaster Boycotts Contest Over War Row: 'It Is No Longer Neutral'

  25-08-2026 00:34 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  AVROTROS has quit Eurovision 2027 over neutrality concerns, but the Netherlands could still compete through a replacement broadcaster.
  
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• Meghan Markle's Acting Return Is Imminent Despite 'The Gentlemen' Casting Withdrawal Reports

  25-08-2026 00:29 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Meghan Markle's potential return to acting faces uncertainty amid conflicting reports about her role in 'The Gentlemen'. Discussions continue, with other acting opportunities reportedly being considered.
  
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• 'Extremely Disturbing' Mitch McConnell Video Resurfaces Showing Him Nearly Motionless Prior To Sudden Absence

  25-08-2026 00:23 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Resurfaced C-SPAN footage shows Senator Mitch McConnell nearly motionless during a Senate session, intensifying scrutiny over his health and capacity to serve, following recent hospitalisation.
  
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• Emmanuel Macron Seals €6bn Saudi Deal for Three Theme Parks Near Paris, Including Dragon Ball Site, Creating 22,000 Jobs

  25-08-2026 00:18 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  French President Macron and Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince finalise a £5.13bn deal to build three theme parks near Paris, including a Dragon Ball attraction, creating 22,000 jobs and strengthening cultural ties.
  
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• Substitute Teacher's AI Fake in Lingerie Spreads on TikTok as Easy-To-Use Nudify Apps Drive Surge in Abuse

  25-08-2026 00:15 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Substitute teacher Luis DeSantiago faced harassment after students used AI to create explicit images of him, highlighting a growing issue with 'nudify' apps in schools.
  
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• US Schools Face New Trump Warning as Transgender Guidance to Children Is Branded 'Child Abuse'

  25-08-2026 00:02 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  President Trump warns US schools against advising children on gender identity, labelling it 'child abuse'. Federal actions target districts withholding transgender information from parents, sparking legal and political debates.
  
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• Twitch Creator Sues Amazon Over AI Training After Streamers Were Automatically Opted In

  24-08-2026 23:58 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A Twitch creator has filed a lawsuit against Amazon and Twitch, challenging the platform's default opt-out system for using creator content to train Amazon's AI models, raising legal and ethical questions.
  
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• 'Undeserved': New Study Reveals Public Frustration Over How Much Systemic Help the Rich Receive

  24-08-2026 23:54 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A study of 5,000 people in the US and Denmark reveals a perceived imbalance in government support, with the wealthy seen as overserved and vulnerable groups as underserved, fuelling political distrust.
  
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• Spider-Man Attacks Far-Right Activist Jake Lang on His Truck in Minneapolis as Internet Turns Protester Into Folk Hero

  24-08-2026 23:44 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A man dressed as Spider-Man confronted a far-right activist at a Minneapolis rally, resulting in multiple arrests and injuries. The incident quickly went viral, with the costumed man hailed as a folk hero.
  
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• Trump Admin Unleashes 'Operation Economic Outcast': US Tightens Iran Sanctions To Choke off Regime's Cash

  24-08-2026 23:30 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The Trump administration's 'Operation Economic Outcast' aims to isolate Iran economically by targeting five key sectors, warning global entities of secondary sanctions for aiding Tehran.
  
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• Mum Mauled in Sydney Shark Attack Halts £280K Fund After 'Second Chance at Life

  24-08-2026 23:21 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Sydney shark attack survivor Leah Stewart has closed her GoFundMe after she raised more than A$558,000 for her recovery.
  
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• Meet Serena Joy, 'The Handmaid's Tale' Villain Behind Olivia Rodrigo's Most Outspoken Song

  24-08-2026 23:16 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Olivia Rodrigo's surprise single 'Serena Joy' critiques complicity and supports reproductive rights, drawing inspiration from Margaret Atwood's 'The Handmaid's Tale'. Proceeds benefit multiple reproductive health organisations.
  
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• OpenAI and Meta Scramble To Win Over Communities as Data Centre Anger Grows

  24-08-2026 23:15 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  OpenAI and Meta are investing in local communities to counteract growing public opposition to AI data centres, as polls show increasing concern over AI's impact on jobs and infrastructure.
  
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• The AI Judge Is Coming: Top UK Legal Figure Predicts Machines Will Start Deciding Small Court Cases

  24-08-2026 23:08 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Sir Geoffrey Vos foresees AI judges resolving small legal disputes swiftly and cost-effectively, urging the legal profession to prepare for this technological shift while maintaining human judicial rights.
  
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• 'All or Nothing': Richard E Grant Brutally 'Edited Out' People From His Life After Wife's 2021 Death

  24-08-2026 23:07 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Richard E Grant reveals his decision to cut ties with friends who avoided him after his wife's death, highlighting his uncompromising approach to relationships and the impact of grief on friendships.
  
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• 'Fix Leaks First!': Outrage as £270K Nanny-State Scheme Tells Families To Stop Washing Rice To Save Water

  24-08-2026 22:52 via ibtimes.co.uk
  Water companies are spending £270,000 on a campaign urging South Asian and Muslim communities to alter water use rituals, sparking debate amid significant water loss from leaks.
  
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• Ukraine's 1,500KM-Strike May Just Have Disrupted a Quarter of Russia's Oil Refinery Capacity

  24-08-2026 22:47 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Ukrainian drones have knocked out 238,000 tons of daily refining capacity and cut petrol output by nearly a third as deep strikes continue.
  
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• UK Pre-Dawn 'Copper Moon' Lunar Eclipse To Turn 94% of Surface Dark on 28 August

  24-08-2026 22:47 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  UK stargazers can see a pre-dawn 'Copper Moon' eclipse on 28 August, with about 94% obscuration at most.
  
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