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• Chinese firm seeks compensation over British Steel nationalisation

  19-07-2026 12:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jingye said it will take action "through legal means to the very end" after the UK government nationalised British Steel.
  
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• Mafia Boss Who Claimed His Bentley 'Bothered Police' Gunned Down at Petrol Station

  25-08-2026 08:52 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Israeli crime boss Yanis Yushvaev was shot dead near Caesarea, raising concerns of potential retaliation among rival criminal groups. Police have launched a manhunt for the gunman
  
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• Iran Sanctions Plan Targets the Dollar System, but China Will Test How Far Trump Will Go

  25-08-2026 08:49 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent threatened to cut firms laundering money for Iran out of the US dollar system, but enforcing it against China before the September Trump-Xi summit is the real test.
  
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• Trump's 'Economic D-Day' Puts China and Iran's Trade Partners at Risk of Dollar-System Ban

  25-08-2026 08:40 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The US has initiated 'Operation Economic Outcast,' threatening sanctions on entities supporting Iran, including Chinese companies, to disrupt Tehran's trade networks and pressure its economy.
  
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• Missing Woman's Body Found in Jeju 100 Days After Cop Falsely Closed Her Case, National Probe Ordered

  25-08-2026 08:29 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The discovery of Jang Mi-ran's body on Jeju Island has sparked national outrage over police mishandling of missing person cases, prompting a presidential order for a thorough investigation.
  
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• Supreme Court Mail Ballot Order Is Narrower Than It Looks, but the DHS Voter List Is the Real Risk

  25-08-2026 08:24 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The Supreme Court let Trump's mail ballot order advance 6-3, but the DHS citizenship list behind it was already ruled unreliable, putting eligible US voters at risk before the midterms.
  
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• Southwest Flight Attendant Hawaii Tragedy: What We Know About Jennifer Lupton's Cause of Death Investigation

  25-08-2026 08:19 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Jennifer Lupton, a Southwest Airlines flight attendant, died during a layover in Hawaii. Honolulu police are investigating the unattended death.
  
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• Woman Loses $7,000 Over Husband's 'Taxes': 'Disgusting' AI Scam Uses Obituaries to Target Widows

  25-08-2026 07:59 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  An AI scam that scours obituaries conned a grieving widow out of $7,000 (£5,200), part of a record $7.7B in US elder fraud losses in 2025.
  
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• Nancy Guthrie Disappearance Exposes Arizona's Chilling Hidden Crisis as Hundreds of Unidentified Bodies Lie in the Desert

  25-08-2026 07:55 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie highlights the ongoing crisis of unidentified human remains in Arizona's desert, where harsh conditions and migrant routes contribute to a chronic mass disaster.
  
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• Trump Appears to Doze Off Again as Doctors Warn of 'Premature Disability and Death' Over His Weight

  25-08-2026 07:43 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Trump appeared to nod off again during a Rose Garden address shortly after reports of doctors warning that the 80-year-old's weight risks 'premature disability and death.'
  
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• Trump Appears to Doze Off Again as Doctors Fear 'Premature Disability and Death' Over His Weight

  25-08-2026 07:43 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Trump appeared to nod off again during a Rose Garden address shortly after reports of doctors warning that the 80-year-old's weight risks 'premature disability and death.'
  
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• Nine Men and Three Women Arrested as A66 Crash Probe Finds 'Organised Crime' Link

  25-08-2026 07:40 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Twelve individuals have been arrested in connection with organised crime activities linked to a fatal crash on the A66, which resulted in the deaths of seven people, including two police officers.
  
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• 'Lesbian Space Princess' Sparks 'Great Fandom Truce' as Rivals Unite Against Movie

  25-08-2026 07:23 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A TikTok trend has united rival fandoms in a mock truce to satirise the Australian animated film 'Lesbian Space Princess,' with memes and discussions spreading across social media platforms.
  
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• 49ers Owner Jed York Gets One-Day Jail Term After $140 Sex Sting as NFL Reviews Case

  25-08-2026 07:17 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  49ers owner Jed York received a one-day jail term as the NFL reviews his case under its personal conduct policy.
  
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• Historic 200,000 US Visa Revocations Reach Back a Decade, Affecting Legal Visitors Who Applied for Asylum

  25-08-2026 07:05 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The State Department plans to revoke B1 and B2 visas issued from 2016 to 2026 for up to 200,000 foreigners who later sought asylum, the largest such move in US history.
  
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• Who Were the Four Men in the A66 Crash? Their Previous Offences Revealed

  25-08-2026 07:02 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A fatal crash on the A66 near Middlesbrough involved a Volkswagen Passat with four occupants having criminal records. The incident resulted in seven deaths, including two police officers.
  
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• Creamfields Shock: Police Dig Up Huge Drug Stash Buried at Festival Site Before Thousands Arrive

  25-08-2026 06:59 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Police discovered a significant stash of illegal drugs, including ecstasy and ketamine, buried at the Creamfields festival site. The find was part of pre-event searches to prevent crime.
  
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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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