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• Can Sarah Khalifa's Death Sentence Be Overturned? Inside Egypt's Appeal Process After Her Conviction

  07-09-2026 06:57 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Sarah Khalifa's death sentence in Egypt is not final, as the appeal process allows for potential overturning or reduction. The case highlights Egypt's legal procedures for capital punishment appeals.
  
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• Trump Faces Voter Intimidation Scandal After ICE Leaves Door Open to Agents at Polling Stations

  08-09-2026 09:26 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The Trump administration faces criticism for not ruling out ICE presence at polling places, raising voter intimidation concerns, especially in immigrant communities.
  
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• Frito-Lay Worker Killed Inside Sam's Club by Stray Bullet Fired During Fight Outside Store

  08-09-2026 09:25 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A Frito-Lay employee was killed by a stray bullet at a Nashville Sam's Club, highlighting the dangers of gunfire in public areas. Police are investigating the incident linked to a nearby bar argument.
  
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• Trump Floats 'New America' for New Mexico, Governor Fires Back Fiercely: 'Our Name Predates the United States'

  08-09-2026 09:20 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  President Trump suggested renaming New Mexico to 'New America', sparking backlash from the state's governor and leaders who defended its historical identity and rejected the proposal
  
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• Konstantin Marunchenko Became a Founding Engineer Before Most People Finish College

  08-09-2026 09:10 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  After leaving Ukraine and skipping a traditional university path, the 21-year-old engineer helped scale an enterprise AI startup from its earliest team to major customer deployments.
  
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• From Semiconductors to Financial AI: How Tamanna Kottwani Builds for Complex Industries

  08-09-2026 09:08 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Across hardware, enterprise software, digital marketplaces, and fintech, Kottwani has built a career finding the complexity organizations have learned to live with and redesigning it, so customers no longer have to carry it.
  
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• Olivia Rodrigo Dress Rescues Palestinian Brand After Customs Destruction Nearly Forced Closure

  08-09-2026 09:07 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Olivia Rodrigo wore a custom Nöl Collective dress as the Palestinian label faced closure after a fabric shipment was destroyed and travel restrictions disrupted its work.
  
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• TikTok Star Keith Lee Slammed Over 'Tone Deaf' Near-Death Video After Fatal Wrong-Way Crash

  08-09-2026 08:56 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Keith Lee faces backlash over a now-deleted video about surviving a fatal wrong-way crash in Texas that killed a 29-year-old father.
  
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• GPT-6 Astra's 'Vibecoded' Machine Parts Thrill the Internet, but Engineers Warn None Are Safe To Build

  08-09-2026 08:50 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra is going viral for designing 3D machine parts from a prompt, but its record CAD score hid a catch and engineers say the parts aren't safe to build yet.
  
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• Adidas Arabia Apologises Over Israeli Soldier Ad After Backlash: Brand's Past Israel-Palestine Controversies

  08-09-2026 08:50 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Adidas Arabia apologised for a campaign featuring a former Israeli soldier, sparking backlash. The campaign, aimed at inclusivity, faced criticism from pro-Palestinian activists, highlighting ongoing regional tensions.
  
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• Trump Admits He's Building His Own Monuments 'Because Nobody Will' Once He Leaves the White House

  08-09-2026 08:38 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Donald Trump told New York Magazine he is building Washington monuments for himself, saying 'nobody will' once he leaves office, including a 250-foot arch and a $300 million ballroom.
  
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• Jaguar Land Rover to Axe 4,000 Jobs in £1.7bn Drive Amid Trump's Tariffs, China Rivals and Cyberattack Fallout

  08-09-2026 08:32 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Discover how Jaguar Land Rover is navigating financial challenges with a strategic £1.7 billion savings plan, including global job cuts and a focus on innovation and competitiveness in the evolving automotive market
  
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• Aleksandr Nesterov: 'The Release Is Only the Beginning of a Mobile Product's Life'

  08-09-2026 08:20 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Aleksandr Nesterov, founder of NESTORE, shares insights on managing a diverse app portfolio, the shift from corporate to indie development, and the impact of AI on mobile app creation.
  
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• Next Wins Equal Pay Appeal Allowing Warehouse Staff Higher Basic Pay Than Shop Workers for Work of Equal Value

  08-09-2026 08:13 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Next successfully appealed to maintain higher basic wages for warehouse staff over shop workers, citing recruitment needs. However, issues on night-time, overtime premiums, and Sunday pay remain unresolved
  
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• Bernie Ecclestone's Private Jet Stopped After Shotgun Found on Board as F1 Billionaire Questioned in Portugal

  08-09-2026 08:13 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Bernie Ecclestone was questioned by Portuguese authorities after an undocumented shotgun was found on his private jet. He claimed it was for a clay-pigeon shooting competition.
  
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• Is Jack Lowden the New James Bond? Gary Oldman Drops Bombshell 007 Casting Claim as He Backs 'Slow Horses' Star

  08-09-2026 07:57 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Gary Oldman claims the next James Bond has been chosen, sparking speculation that his co-star Jack Lowden might take on the iconic role, though no official announcement has been made.
  
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• Macklemore Defends 'Free Palestine' Speech at Ed Sheeran Concert: 'Equality Isn't Controversial'

  08-09-2026 07:56 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Macklemore defends his 'Free Palestine' speech at Ed Sheeran's concerts, addressing backlash from concertgoers and artists. He clarifies his stance is not anti-Jewish, calling for peace and equality.
  
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• Duct-Taped American Airlines Passenger Loses Real Estate Job After Violent First-Class Flight Meltdown

  08-09-2026 07:39 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Arthur Lundeen, 67, was fired by Long Realty within days of being duct-taped to his American Airlines seat, as the FBI weighs federal charges over the violent mid-air outburst.
  
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• The Hybrid Work Challenge: Why Offices Need Better Coordination, Not More Space

  08-09-2026 07:30 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Discover how desk booking, meeting room management, and workplace carpooling tools are helping hybrid offices improve coordination and employee experience.
  
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• Venkateshh Miryalkar Is Betting Small Robots Beat Big Tractors on Cost

  08-09-2026 07:25 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Venkateshh Miryalkar's Maas Robot 1 offers a cost-effective alternative to traditional agricultural robotics, aiming to democratise farm automation for independent growers with a prototype built for under $4,000.
  
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• Susan Sarandon Claims Hollywood Is Still Punishing Her Over Palestine Support Nearly Three Years After UTA Split

  08-09-2026 07:23 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Susan Sarandon claims she is losing film roles due to her pro-Palestinian activism, despite changing public attitudes. She highlights ongoing resistance within Hollywood, particularly from major studios.
  
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• Pentagon Denies Iran War Death Benefits To Grieving Families Over One Brutal 'It's Not a War' Technicality

  08-09-2026 07:13 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A grieving military widow says she was told her family could lose combat benefits because the Iran conflict isn't a declared war. The Air Force later admitted the advice was wrong.
  
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• Enes Freedom Reveals Sophie Cunningham's Private Text After Explosive WNBA Courtside Ejection

  08-09-2026 07:00 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Enes Freedom reveals a private text exchange with Sophie Cunningham following his controversial ejection from a WNBA game, as his legal battle over the incident escalates in federal court.
  
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• How Did Pamela Anderson Get Hepatitis C? Inside the Baywatch Star's Terrifying Diagnosis and Costly Cure

  08-09-2026 05:35 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Pamela Anderson shares her emotional journey from a hepatitis C diagnosis to being virus-free, highlighting the impact on her family and finances, and her ultimate triumph over the illness.
  
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• Edinburgh Airport Crash: Police Hunt Mercedes Trio Who Fled Horror Smash That Killed Driver, 58

  08-09-2026 04:58 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A fatal four-vehicle crash on the A8 near Edinburgh Airport led to a police search for three people who fled the scene. Public assistance is requested for the ongoing investigation.
  
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• Chris Rokos's £477M Payday in Focus as Hedge Fund Titan Plans Greece Tax Move

  08-09-2026 00:22 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Hedge fund billionaire Chris Rokos plans to move his tax residency from the UK to Greece amid political debates over tax policies, potentially impacting Britain's economy and wealth retention.
  
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• Baba Vanga's Alleged World War III and Alien Spacecraft Claims for 2026 Go Viral Again Online

  08-09-2026 00:10 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Claims of Baba Vanga predicting World War III and alien arrival in 2026 lack authenticated evidence, highlighting the challenges of verifying her alleged prophecies amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions.
  
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• OpenAI Files EU Incident Report After DseWiki Episode; Commission Says Agent Control Has Been Lost Before

  08-09-2026 00:05 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Brussels has received OpenAI's DseWiki incident report as the EU weighs whether the episode falls under serious-incident reporting rules.
  
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• Olivia Rodrigo's Dress Was 'Divine Intervention' for Palestinian Label Nöl Collective After Israeli Customs Destroyed Fabric

  08-09-2026 00:02 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Olivia Rodrigo's collaboration with Nöl Collective highlights the challenges faced by the Palestinian fashion house, offering a rare glimpse into garment production in the occupied West Bank.
  
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• Former HMRC Worker Who Called Himself 'Genocidal Racist Monster' Jailed After BBC Undercover Exposé

  08-09-2026 00:00 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Thomas Webster, a former HMRC worker, was jailed for two years after a BBC investigation revealed his involvement with a far-right group and misuse of his position to spread racist misinformation.
  
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