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• Christmas cards 'even more poignant' this year

  15-11-2020 02:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Card shops in England have had to shut in lockdown, yet people still want to connect at Christmas.
  
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• Andros Townsend Is Run Over by Pitch Roller in Thai League Warm-Up—Then Comes on in 3-0 Win

  20-09-2026 22:32 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Andros Townsend was struck by a pitch roller during half-time in Thailand but escaped serious injury and later played briefly in PT Prachuap's 3-0 win at Pattani.
  
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• Lindsay Clancy Holdout Juror Michael Desronvil Shares Newborn Photos as Lawyer Cites Death Threats and Fundraiser Tops $350,000

  20-09-2026 22:24 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Michael Desronvil, the sole holdout juror in the Lindsay Clancy case, has shared newborn photos as his lawyer details threats against him and a support fund for his security and legal costs passes $350,000.
  
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• George Lucas Was Still Tweaking His $1 Billion Museum Before Opening: 'It's Not Working Perfectly'

  20-09-2026 22:20 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  George Lucas revealed that he made a last-minute lighting adjustment at the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art after discovering that tombstones in some dark galleries were difficult to read.
  
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• Earl Spencer Accuses King Charles of 'Gaslighting' Him and Says Press Coverage of Harry and Meghan Echoes Diana's

  20-09-2026 22:06 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Earl Spencer has accused King Charles of 'gaslighting' him over a disputed comment about Diana, while warning that media scrutiny of Harry and Meghan echoes his sister's experience.
  
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• Ed Sheeran Says Friends and Family Are 'Abandoning' Him as Macklemore Row Explodes on Stage

  20-09-2026 22:00 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  As Robert Kraft's $2m pledge and a public rebuke from his cousin swirl around him, Ed Sheeran opens up about the personal cost of the Macklemore fallout.
  
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• Pentagon Blames AI System for Deadly US Strike That Killed 123 Iranian Schoolchildren

  20-09-2026 21:59 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  An unreleased Pentagon review reportedly found that outdated intelligence, reduced civilian-harm staffing and reliance on Palantir's AI system contributed to a deadly strike on an Iranian school.
  
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• 'Respect Our Rules': Italy's Giorgia Meloni Plans To Ban Burqas and Niqabs in Schools and Cap Foreign Pupils per Class

  20-09-2026 21:57 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has outlined plans to ban burqas and niqabs in schools, require Italian lessons for some foreign pupils' parents and limit foreign children in classrooms.
  
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• Earth's Glaciers Lost Enough Ice to Fill 560 Million Olympic-Sized Swimming Pools in Three Years, UN Warns

  20-09-2026 21:43 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The world's glaciers lost 1,400 gigatonnes of water between 2023 and 2025, as the WMO reports worsening glacier retreat, river flows and global water storage.
  
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• Channing Tatum Alleged Secret Instagram Account Uncovered After Fans Spot Shade Directed at Harry Styles and Zoë Kravitz

  20-09-2026 21:29 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  An anonymous Instagram account linked to Channing Tatum through a single follower relationship has sparked speculation about Zoë Kravitz and Harry Styles, but no evidence confirms the theory.
  
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• Saquon Barkley Injury Update: Eagles Star's Shock Exit Explained After Painful Arm Stinger Against Titans

  20-09-2026 21:18 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Saquon Barkley suffered a left-arm stinger on Philadelphia's opening play against Tennessee and was taken for medical evaluation before returning to the sideline in a neck roll.
  
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• 'It Was Horrifying': 280 Evacuated in Suspicious Folkestone Hotel Fire as 90 Neighbours Forced Out Over Structural Fears

  20-09-2026 21:07 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  About 280 people were evacuated from the Grand Burstin Hotel in Folkestone after a severe basement fire, while 90 nearby residents were relocated amid structural safety concerns.
  
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• FBI Warns US IT Workers as North Korean Hackers 'WaterPlum' Use AI Face Swaps in $10.7M Fake Job Scam

  20-09-2026 21:00 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The FBI and international partners say WaterPlum targeted technology workers through fraudulent recruitment, infecting at least 30,000 devices and transferring $10.71 million in cryptocurrency to North Korea.
  
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• Man City's Perfect Start Survives Brian Brobbey Hat-Trick but Defensive Cracks Show

  20-09-2026 20:57 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Manchester City beat Sunderland 5-3 to stay perfect in the Premier League, with Brian Brobbey scoring a hat-trick against a previously tight defence.
  
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• Missing Mum's Seven-Year Mystery Deepens as Man Is Re-Arrested on Murder Suspicion After Wildfire Find

  20-09-2026 20:35 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Human remains found in fire-damaged shrubland in Feltham have been identified as missing Southampton mother Joanne Sheen, prompting two arrests in a murder investigation.
  
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• 'The Blame' Episode 1 Ending Explained: Why Was Sophie Madsen in Tom Radley's Car?

  20-09-2026 20:30 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The Blame's first episode ends with dashcam footage showing Sophie Madsen entering DI Tom Radley's car, making him a potential suspect while leaving the mystery unresolved.
  
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• Kate Beckinsale Posts 'I Give Up' Message After Speaking Out About Cruel Body Comments

  20-09-2026 20:11 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Kate Beckinsale has shared unexplained Instagram messages saying 'bye' and 'I give up' after publicly discussing PTSD, grief following her mother's death and online criticism.
  
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• Michael Burry Revives Greenland Missile Warning After Trump Announces 'Permanent' US Security Control

  20-09-2026 20:02 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Michael Burry revived his Greenland missile analysis after Trump announced a permanent US security arrangement, with key terms still unpublished
  
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• George Lucas' $1 Billion Museum Opens Tomorrow—and Star Wars Is Only the Beginning

  20-09-2026 19:44 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  After 17 years of delays and a $1bn investment, the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is opening in Los Angeles with galleries devoted to visual storytelling across centuries and mediums.
  
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• AI-Generated Cargo Assessment Became Military Intelligence Report Before Chinese Ship Interception Was Halted

  20-09-2026 19:31 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A military intelligence error involving a Chinese vessel triggered preparations to board before officials discovered an AI-generated cargo assessment was wrong
  
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• Erling Haaland Scores Against Every Premier League Team He Has Faced After Sunderland Goal

  20-09-2026 19:25 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Erling Haaland scored late against Sunderland as Manchester City won 5-3, completing his record of scoring against every Premier League opponent he has faced.
  
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• Crypto Home Invasion: French Family Bound Overnight, Father Beaten, Girl Hit With Keys; Suspects Flee

  20-09-2026 19:04 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  French investigators are probing a possible cryptocurrency motive after a family was restrained during a violent night-time raid in Pas-de-Calais
  
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• Sydney Sweeney Reportedly Acted as Hands-on 'Mastermind' for Ad, 'A Competitive Weapon' for Novig

  20-09-2026 16:12 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Sydney Sweeney reportedly helped shape Novig's 'Just Sports' campaign as an equity holder, with the company saying she drove much of its visuals, messaging and wider creative direction.
  
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• Ken Paxton Sued by Family of Pregnant Texas Woman Who Died After Allegedly Being Denied Life-Saving Abortion

  20-09-2026 15:52 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The family of Tierra Walker, who died while pregnant in December 2024, is suing Texas officials, a hospital system and doctors, alleging abortion restrictions contributed to inadequate care.
  
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• Lauren Boebert Faces Sworn Ethics Complaint Alleging Affairs with Staffers After Opposing Same-Sex Marriage

  20-09-2026 15:47 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A sworn complaint alleges Lauren Boebert had relationships with three staffers and arranged a $200,000 payment to one. Boebert denies the claims, which remain unverified.
  
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• Prince William's Reaction to Earl Spencer's 'Tawdry' Memoir Reportedly 'Exposed' by Royal Historian

  20-09-2026 15:42 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Royal historian Alex Larman says Earl Spencer's forthcoming memoir and its claims about King Charles could trouble Prince William and damage the monarchy's public image.
  
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• Farage Praises Trump's Border Czar and Wants To Bring Him to UK To Help Secure Britain's Border

  20-09-2026 15:37 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Nigel Farage said he wanted to bring Donald Trump's border czar Tom Homan to Britain, while defending the US administration and calling for a tougher approach to immigration.
  
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• 'You Can See It': Viewers Spot Strange Bulges Beneath Donald Trump's Trousers as Cameras Catch Footage

  20-09-2026 15:28 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Footage of Donald Trump walking has prompted online speculation that he may wear braces or orthotics, but there is no verified explanation. His chronic venous insufficiency is documented
  
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• Netizens Claim Donald Trump's 'Rambling' Speech Showed Clear Signs of Dementia

  20-09-2026 15:28 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Donald Trump revived his electric-boat and shark anecdote at a White House dinner, prompting fresh online health speculation despite his physician's latest assessment.
  
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• Earl Spencer Says King Charles Is 'Gaslighting' Him, Compares Press Treatment of Harry and Meghan to Diana

  20-09-2026 15:26 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Earl Spencer says Buckingham Palace attempted to undermine his account of an alleged 1997 conversation with King Charles about Princess Diana's funeral arrangements.
  
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