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• Cornell 7 Defendant Gillio Lopes Confronted Over Jane Doe Case as He Says 'There's a Reason for That' and Refuses to Explain

  02-10-2026 07:28 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A Cornell student confronted Gillio Lopes, who is named in a civil sexual assault lawsuit, as New York Attorney General Letitia James takes over a reopened criminal investigation.
  
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• 7-Year-Old Girl Stabbed to Death on Chicago Sidewalk as Witness Knocks Alleged Attacker Unconscious

  04-10-2026 20:44 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A 7-year-old girl was fatally stabbed on a Chicago sidewalk. Witnesses pursued the woman and one bystander knocked her unconscious
  
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• Russian Envoy Backs Jared Kushner as Ukraine Peace Talks Expand Into Multibillion-Dollar Oil Deal

  04-10-2026 18:53 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev has defended Jared Kushner after reports raised conflict-of-interest concerns over a proposed multibillion-dollar deal for Lukoil's international assets
  
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• Japan PM Protests US Marine Arrest in Okinawa as Police Probe Suspected Robbery-Murder at Hotel

  04-10-2026 18:45 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Japan has lodged a strong protest with the United States after a Marine was arrested on suspicion of murdering and robbing a woman in Okinawa. The investigation remains ongoing
  
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• 'Is That Coke?': Justin Bieber's Photo Sparks Drug Speculation Over Nose Ring's Mysterious White Residue

  04-10-2026 18:18 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A close-up detail in a Justin Bieber photograph prompted unverified online claims about substance use, while other users argued it was light reflecting off his nose jewellery.
  
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• Trump Envoy Says Ramaphosa Refuses To Condemn 'Kill the Boer' Chant as US Diplomatic Rift Deepens

  04-10-2026 18:11 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  US ambassador L Brent Bozell has accused Cyril Ramaphosa of failing to condemn the 'Kill the Boer' chant, intensifying a broader dispute over South Africa's policies and alliances
  
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• Netizen Dubs Donald Trump an 'Evil Creature' Following Foul-Mouthed Ohio Speech

  04-10-2026 17:49 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Donald Trump's profane Ohio rally speech prompted criticism online and renewed questions about Republican enthusiasm as he urged supporters to turn out in the 2026 midterms.
  
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• Ray J Health Update: Singer Reportedly States That His 'Health Is Not OK' After Hospitalisation in LA

  04-10-2026 17:48 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Ray J remains in hospital after a medical emergency during a livestream in Los Angeles. His representative confirmed he is resting, but no diagnosis has been disclosed.
  
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• GTA 6 Upgrades Explained: Rockstar Reportedly Confirms 'More Persistent Weather' For All Players

  04-10-2026 17:40 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Rockstar Games has reportedly promised more persistent weather in GTA 6, but the report offers no precise timings and cautions that expectations may not match the finished system
  
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• 'Tyler Gave Him a Smile. The Auctioneer Took That as a Bid' Before Couple Won 1830s House for $460K

  04-10-2026 17:37 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A Pennsylvania couple say a smile became a $460,000 auction bid, launching a years-long renovation of an abandoned 1830s stone house.
  
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• 'Why No Badges or Uniforms?': Netizens Question Unverified Video of Alleged ICE Arrest Outside LAX

  04-10-2026 17:36 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  An unverified video allegedly showing a woman detained outside Los Angeles International Airport has prompted questions about the men's identities, uniforms and claimed ICE involvement.
  
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• Ken Wharfe Reportedly Claims King Charles Was a 'Good Father' Despite Critics Focusing on Absence

  04-10-2026 17:29 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Ken Wharfe, who worked closely with Princess Diana, said King Charles was a good father despite his limited availability and praised both parents for protecting their sons from marital tensions.
  
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• KKK Leader Allegedly Claims 'Support for Us Is Growing' Ahead of 2026 US Midterm Elections

  04-10-2026 17:24 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  KKK leader Thomas Robb claimed support for the organisation is growing ahead of the 2026 US midterm elections, but provided no membership figures and admitted the group remains weak.
  
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• Secret Sex and 'Various Stages of Undress': Sacked CEO Allegedly Hid Cameras in Clocks to Film Nude Guests

  04-10-2026 17:19 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Wes Henderson was dismissed by TKC Distilling after relatives accused him in a lawsuit of concealing cameras to record 40 people without their knowledge.
  
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• Sceptic Michael Shermer Reportedly Bets That 'Extraterrestrials Will Not Be Confirmed by 2030'

  04-10-2026 17:02 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Michael Shermer has bet $1,000 that NASA, the NSF and the American Astronomical Society will not confirm extraterrestrial intelligence by 31 December 2030, despite new UAP records
  
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• 'Nobody Does It Like the French': 8,000 Firefighters March on Bastille in Fiery Protest

  04-10-2026 16:56 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Around 8,000 firefighters marched through Paris on 29 September, demanding better staffing, equipment and working conditions as part of wider public-sector protests across France.
  
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• Alleged Flydubai Attacker Reportedly Justified Slapping Women by Saying 'Russia Slapped Ukraine'

  04-10-2026 16:42 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  An X account reportedly linked to Flydubai attack suspect Hamam al-Hammami contained violent comments about women and other groups. The account's ownership remains unverified.
  
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• Angry Key State Voters Reportedly Revolt as Donald Trump Campaign Promises Are Moving Wrong Way

  04-10-2026 16:41 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Trump voters in Alaska voice frustration as petrol prices remain above $5 a gallon, adding economic pressure before the 3 November midterms.
  
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• Amazon's Smart Glasses May Photograph Your Doorstep, but the Million-Robot AI Network Runs Deeper

  04-10-2026 16:36 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Amazon is expanding Smart Delivery Glasses for drivers as its AI and robotics network grows, raising fresh privacy questions over images captured during deliveries.
  
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• Families Demand Answers After Sheriff Captain's Son Spends Just 10 Hours in Jail on Double-Murder Charges

  04-10-2026 16:24 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Families of Jason Williams and Charise Dickerson are seeking answers after Collin McLaughlin was charged over their deaths and released on a $1m bond within hours.
  
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• Resident Evil Developer Capcom Details RE Engine REX Plan for AI-Assisted Game Development and Testing

  04-10-2026 16:23 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Capcom's REX project will gradually add AI-assisted programming, testing and workflow tools to the RE Engine, while the company says it will not use AI-generated assets in its games.
  
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• 'I'm Glad He Cheated': Fitness Influencer's Wife's Cheating Exposé Backfires After She Calls Mistress 'Dirty Indonesian'

  04-10-2026 16:22 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Fitness influencer George Armstrong and wife Bailey Scarlett faced criticism over deleted posts containing xenophobic slurs. Both later apologised and denied claims of infidelity.
  
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• Ed Sheeran Replaces Withdrawn Tour Acts With Isaac Slade Who Aims to Find a 'Middle Place' Now

  04-10-2026 16:14 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Isaac Slade joined Ed Sheeran's Atlanta concert as a surprise guest, performing The Fray's hits and calling for common ground amid debate over Gaza, free expression and the tour's supporting acts.
  
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• Donald Trump States He Feels 'Badly' for Cornell 7 and Uses 'Peekaboo' Nickname for Letitia James

  04-10-2026 16:10 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Donald Trump has criticised Letitia James's appointment to investigate sexual assault allegations involving seven Cornell fraternity members.
  
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• Trump Defends Ohio AI Data Centres, Warns Projects Could Go to China as Electricity Backlash Grows

  04-10-2026 16:00 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Donald Trump defended Ohio's data centre expansion while endorsing a bill aimed at protecting households from paying for the power infrastructure required by major technology projects.
  
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• 'This Will Not Stand': Bruce Springsteen Decries Trump's 'Lawless' Government Over ICE Killings

  04-10-2026 15:56 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Bruce Springsteen condemned Donald Trump's administration as 'lawless' during a Maryland festival, criticising its response to the deaths of Renée Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.
  
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• UFO Whistleblower David Grusch Says He Saw Footage of Bizarre Alien Species Resembling 'Greek Gods'

  04-10-2026 15:48 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  David Grusch UFO claims include video of pale, human-like bodies, while the footage remains unpublished and official findings do not verify them.
  
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• Netizens Call Donald Trump 'Nasty' After He Kisses Female Staffer and Touts 'Racehorse Theory'

  04-10-2026 15:45 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Donald Trump faced online criticism after kissing adviser Margo Martin at an Oklahoma rally and commenting on her appearance, parents and genetics using his controversial 'racehorse theory.'
  
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• Donald Trump Reportedly Admits Taking Daily Preventative Medication Amid Ongoing Health Concerns

  04-10-2026 15:43 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Donald Trump said his daily aspirin use is partly psychological as earlier medical records confirm a 325mg dose and lower-dose advice.
  
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• Playstation 6 Release Date: Former Playstation President Shuhei Yoshida Cites 'The Cost of Goods'

  04-10-2026 15:26 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Former PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida says rising hardware costs could justify a longer PS5 generation as Sony weighs its next console.
  
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