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• Britain's £7.8bn Space Plan Will Track Satellite Attacks, Solar Storms and Debris

  08-09-2026 21:27 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The UK has launched a £7.8 billion space strategy to enhance national security and connectivity, focusing on satellite monitoring, defence capabilities, and improving everyday services for citizens.
  
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• 'I Despise Black People': Karmelo Anthony Racist Texts Revealed With Gun Photos After Austin Metcalf Murder Sentence

  08-09-2026 23:36 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Newly surfaced court documents reveal racist texts and firearm images linked to Karmelo Anthony, convicted of murdering Austin Metcalf. The evidence was excluded from the trial, sparking fresh controversy.
  
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• A Digital Detox Fit for a King: Prince George Enters Eton's Smartphone-Free Era

  08-09-2026 23:33 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Prince George begins his education at Eton College, where a smartphone ban offers him a unique opportunity to experience school life away from digital distractions, unlike many of his peers.
  
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• England's Pupils Now Outread France, Finland as Global Reading Slump Deepens

  08-09-2026 23:31 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  England's students maintain stable reading scores in PISA 2025, outperforming Finland and matching the US, despite a global decline in reading proficiency across OECD countries.
  
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• Chinese Mukbang Star, 24, Dies Three Days After Telling Fans of Hospitalisation for Severely Low Potassium

  08-09-2026 23:28 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Chinese mukbang streamer Yingying, 24, died after a career built on extreme food livestreams. Her final video described recurrent low potassium and hospital treatment.
  
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• Epstein Survivor Julia Molchanova Says He Pressured Her To Recruit Girls Before Escaping His Control

  08-09-2026 23:26 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Julia Molchanova shares her experience of resisting Jeffrey Epstein's pressure to recruit women, revealing the manipulative tactics he used to control and exploit vulnerable individuals.
  
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• Britain's 95,000-Strong Veteran Reserve Faces Its Biggest Recall Test in Years

  08-09-2026 23:26 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Britain will test its 95,000-strong Strategic Reserve in 2027 to see how quickly veterans can return to duty during a crisis.
  
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• 22-Year-Old Singaporean Who Blew a $245M Bitcoin Haul on Ferraris and $569k Club Night Pleads Guilty

  08-09-2026 23:23 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Lam spent $569,528 at a Los Angeles club in one night as prosecutors continue pursuing 18 defendants in the sprawling case
  
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• Travis Kelce's Protective Behaviour Around Taylor Swift Draws Attention as Expert Says He 'Looks Hypervigilant'

  08-09-2026 23:16 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Travis Kelce's protective behaviour towards Taylor Swift is analysed through body language, revealing consistent habits since their dating days. The couple's public appearances reflect a shift post-marriage.
  
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• US Names Six Chinese AI Firms Accused of Stealing Claude, GPT and Gemini Capabilities

  08-09-2026 23:07 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  US agencies accuse six China-based AI companies of extracting capabilities from US AI models, alleging industrial-scale operations with potential government knowledge, raising concerns over AI trust and transparency.
  
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• Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Allegedly Blindsided by King Charles' Letter Reiterating Non-Working Royal Status

  08-09-2026 22:57 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  King Charles reaffirmed Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's non-working royal status in a letter, surprising the couple. The correspondence clarifies their position and emphasises their private citizen roles.
  
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• Trump's 9/11 Story Questioned Again as First Responder Says He Never Saw Him at Ground Zero

  08-09-2026 22:36 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Donald Trump's claims about his involvement at Ground Zero after 9/11 are questioned again, as former responders dispute his accounts of aiding recovery efforts.
  
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• OpenAI, Google, Anthropic and xAI's Up-To-$200M Pentagon Deals Help Shape Military AI Strategy

  08-09-2026 22:19 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, and xAI have signed Pentagon contracts worth up to $200 million to develop AI tools for military use, raising concerns about oversight and ethical implications.
  
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• Former Teacher's Aide Escapes Further Jail After Judge Cites 'Mercy' for Online Abuse of Boys as Young as 11

  08-09-2026 22:08 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A former teacher's aide in Sydney avoids further prison time for child abuse material offences, with a judge citing 'mercy' due to his time in custody and house arrest.
  
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• Ivanka Trump's Costa Rica Horseback Video Draws 'Tone Deaf' Jibes as US Petrol Prices Rise

  08-09-2026 22:06 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Ivanka Trump's Costa Rica horse-riding video has sparked bipartisan outrage, contrasting her luxury holiday with record US petrol prices and economic pressures on Americans.
  
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• 'House of the Dragon' Scores 940M Streaming Minutes, Putting Pressure on Final Season

  08-09-2026 22:04 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  'House of the Dragon' Season 3 finale attracted 21 million viewers globally, with 940 million streaming minutes recorded, highlighting the show's enduring popularity and setting high expectations for its final season.
  
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• South Park Announces 'South America' Name Change in Latest Satirical Swipe at Trump

  08-09-2026 21:52 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  South Park temporarily rebrands as 'South America' in a satirical jab at Trump's reported efforts to rename US place names, coinciding with its Emmy win and ongoing Trump satire.
  
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• 'South America': South Park Delivers Savage Trump Takedown With Bizarre Name Change Days After Winning Emmy

  08-09-2026 21:52 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  South Park temporarily rebrands as 'South America' in a satirical jab at Trump's reported efforts to rename US place names, coinciding with its Emmy win and ongoing Trump satire.
  
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• 'You Will Burn in Hell': MAGA Woman Accuses Black Dad Walking With Biracial Daughter of Child Trafficking

  08-09-2026 21:39 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A San Jose father was accused of trafficking his own daughter during a morning walk, sparking online outrage and highlighting racial biases. The incident was recorded and shared on TikTok.
  
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• King Charles Marks Four Years on the Throne With a £640M Fortune, £270M More Than His Mother

  08-09-2026 21:18 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Four years into King Charles III's reign, his wealth has grown to £640 million through inheritance, highlighting the difference between his private fortune and Crown assets.
  
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• Heathrow Ground Stop Adds Fresh Travel Misery as NATS Fault Hits UK Airports

  08-09-2026 21:15 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A NATS flight-processing fault halted departures at Heathrow. It disrupted UK airports, forcing hundreds of cancellations and delays across Europe.
  
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• 'He Always Does This': Pilot, 80, Wife and Grandchildren Found Dead After Plane Vanishes on Familiar Bahamas-To-Miami Route

  08-09-2026 21:11 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A South Florida family tragically perished after their plane vanished en route from the Bahamas to Miami. Relatives led a civilian search, ultimately recovering the bodies near Andros Island.
  
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• Lavender Marriage vs Mixed-Orientation Marriage: What's the Difference and Why Is It Going Viral on TikTok?

  08-09-2026 21:03 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Explore the TikTok trend of lavender and mixed-orientation marriages, why Gen Z sees financial benefits, and how this social phenomenon is evolving in today's society.
  
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• UK Targets Israeli Settlement Goods as Israel Says It Will Close British Consulate in Jerusalem

  08-09-2026 21:02 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The UK has banned imports from Israeli settlements in the West Bank, aiming to curb settlement expansion and violence, while Israel retaliates by closing the British consulate in Jerusalem.
  
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• James Bond 26 Writer's Silence on Jack Lowden May Say More Than 007 Fans Expected

  08-09-2026 20:57 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Steven Knight's comments on the next James Bond actor have intensified speculation around Jack Lowden, following Gary Oldman's claim that a decision has been made but not yet announced.
  
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• James Bond 26 Writer Steven Knight's Comments Add Fuel to Jack Lowden Casting Rumours

  08-09-2026 20:57 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Steven Knight's comments on the next James Bond actor have intensified speculation around Jack Lowden, following Gary Oldman's claim that a decision has been made but not yet announced.
  
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• LSU Could Be Kicked Out of SEC as Lane Kiffin's 'Pro Players' Remark Is Cited in Lawsuit

  08-09-2026 20:56 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  LSU may face expulsion from the SEC as a legal dispute over 'pro players' eligibility intensifies. The SEC's presidents will vote on the matter, highlighting tensions within college sports.
  
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• Divorced After 10 Years? You Could Claim Up to Half Your Ex's Social Security Without Them Knowing

  08-09-2026 20:48 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Divorced spouses married at least 10 years can claim up to 50% of their ex-partner's Social Security benefits without consent, if they meet age and marital status requirements.
  
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• AI-Designed Rentosertib Raises Eyebrows as It Appears To Make Patients Biologically Younger in Small Trial

  08-09-2026 20:47 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The Rentosertib analysis found a stronger biological-age signal at 30 mg twice daily, while Phase 3 is testing lung function instead
  
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• Teen Reading Scores Hit Lowest Level This Century as Screen Time Rises, OECD Finds

  08-09-2026 20:46 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  OECD's PISA 2025 report shows a significant drop in reading scores among 15-year-olds, linked to increased screen time and less reading for pleasure, impacting future educational and career prospects.
  
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