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• 'Cowboy builders' targeted in new government clampdown

  28-08-2026 12:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A database of trusted tradespeople and a system to protect customers' money is being launched by the government next month.
  
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• NASA Explains the Spooky 'Negative-Space Jellyfish' Hovering Over Mars in New Curiosity Rover Image

  29-08-2026 13:32 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A 1967 NASA moon image, new Trump era UFO files and an offhand 'alien starbase' remark in Apollo briefings are reigniting debate over extraterrestrial life.
  
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• Trump Administration Reportedly Eyeing a Land Swap To Give Part of Yosemite to a Private Company

  29-08-2026 13:07 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The National Park Service is reportedly negotiating a land swap that could give part of Yosemite National Park to a private developer.
  
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• YouTuber Claims a Plumber Reportedly Visited Nancy Guthrie's Home Before Disappearance

  29-08-2026 12:57 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A YouTuber claims a plumber visited Nancy Guthrie's home before her disappearance, sparking speculation in the seven-month-old investigation
  
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• Trump Threatens To Oppose Britain's Falklands Sovereignty if Burnham Fails To Raise Defence Spending

  29-08-2026 12:13 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The Trump administration is considering using the Falkland Islands as leverage to pressure the UK into increasing defence spending, amid ongoing discussions about Nato commitments and military roles.
  
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• Anti-Immigration Provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos Detained by ICE and Faces Deportation After Overstaying Visa

  29-08-2026 12:04 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Milo Yiannopoulos, a British right-wing provocateur, faces removal from the US after missing an immigration hearing, despite his long history of supporting tougher ICE enforcement.
  
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• Trump hails 'historic' deal for US to control 65bn barrels of Venezuela's oil

  29-08-2026 04:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Venezuelan interim president says the unusual agreement will help revive her country's economy.
  
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• Wife of man who died after turbulence sues airline

  28-08-2026 19:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lawyers for Linda Kitchen say her husband was "fatally injured" after the flight dropped 6,000 ft.
  
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• Gatwick Airport faced water outage after main burst

  28-08-2026 19:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  SES Water says it has repaired a burst main which was affecting supply to the airport.
  
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• Oklahoma Man Gets 20 Years After Firebombing Sheriff Deputy Home With Pregnant Wife Inside Hours After Release

  28-08-2026 18:22 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Austin Garrett Reeves gets 20 years after setting fire to a sheriff's deputy's home hours after his release, with the deputy's pregnant wife and daughter inside.
  
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• 'A lot of pressure' - SSE Airtricity to increase gas prices by 19%

  28-08-2026 18:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The annual gas bill of a typical household in the greater Belfast and west gas network areas will increase by almost £172.
  
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• KATSEYE Drops Out of Olivia Rodrigo's Festival After Another Member Gets Taken Out by an Injury

  28-08-2026 18:14 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  KATSEYE withdraws from Olivia Rodrigo's festival after Megan Skiendiel's ankle injury. The group prioritises health amid ongoing line-up changes, disappointing fans but emphasising well-being.
  
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• Florida Republican Declares Jelly Roll Is '100% Not Welcomed' After Jimmy Kimmel Show Trump Jokes

  28-08-2026 18:10 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Florida Republican Jimmy Patronis has declared Jelly Roll '100% not welcomed' in the Panhandle after the singer mocked President Donald Trump on Jimmy Kimmel Live!.
  
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• Teen Vigilantes Charged With Criminal Conspiracy After Torching AI Police License Plate Readers

  28-08-2026 17:57 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Three 19-year-olds were arrested for destroying Flock Safety cameras in South Carolina, highlighting growing concerns over surveillance and privacy.
  
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• Haakon Becomes Norway's King Amid Wife Mette-Marit's Epstein Links and Stepson's Rape Case

  28-08-2026 17:37 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  King Haakon VIII takes Norway's throne as wife Mette-Marit faces scrutiny over Epstein links and her son Marius Borg Høiby appeals his rape conviction.
  
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• Baywatch Star Erika Eleniak Rakes in $10K a Week and 1k Subscribers After Joining OnlyFans at 56

  28-08-2026 17:22 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Erika Eleniak, former Baywatch star, reportedly earns $10,000 weekly on OnlyFans, sharing personal and lifestyle content, including beach photos and videos, with over 1,100 subscribers
  
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• Trump's DOJ Is Reportedly Facing Contempt-of-Court Risk Over Alleged Hidden Epstein Files

  28-08-2026 17:19 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The US DOJ risks contempt for resisting a court order to release unredacted Epstein files, sparking criticism over transparency and compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
  
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• Dolly Parton Reportedly Knew Her 'Time Was Almost Up', Spent Final Year Secluded at Her Compound

  28-08-2026 17:19 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Dolly Parton spent her final year in seclusion at her Tennessee home, battling health issues privately. Insiders reveal her efforts to maintain privacy and protect her public image.
  
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• Fed has 'work to do' if price rises don't ease for Americans, Warsh says

  28-08-2026 17:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Kevin Warsh remarks suggest interest rates could be increased if policymakers think inflation is running too high.
  
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• Barron Trump Given 'Charlie Chaplin' Nickname as Viral Social Media Post Questions Why He Rarely Speaks

  28-08-2026 17:14 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A viral X post asking if anyone has ever heard Barron Trump speak has ignited conspiracy theories, mockery and concern over the president's quiet son.
  
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• After 806,000 Opioid Overdose Deaths, Barry Patel and Wade Smith Are Betting on a Different Approach to Pain

  28-08-2026 17:12 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Galt Pharmaceuticals commercialises FDA-approved non-opioid medications, providing safer pain management options to patients.
  
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• How to Remove Negative Content From Google: What Works for News Stories, Court Records and AI

  28-08-2026 17:11 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Identify the page owner to find the right removal path for negative content, whether dealing with editorial news, court records, wire releases, or AI.
  
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• Tributes Towards A66 Joyriders Worsen as a Mob of Youths Set Fire To Several Cars Near Haswell, County Durham

  28-08-2026 17:07 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A vigil for a crash victim turned chaotic as cars were set on fire near Haswell, County Durham, causing fear among residents. Authorities are investigating the incident linked to organised crime.
  
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• Thinking of a Hair Transplant in Turkey? Ask These 15 Questions Before Choosing a Clinic

  28-08-2026 17:04 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Compare hair transplant clinics in Turkey based on verifiable medical processes, surgical responsibilities and clear aftercare policies.
  
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• Kanye West Actually Wants a Judge to Ban His 'I'm a Nazi' Posts From Evidence in Donda Racism Trial

  28-08-2026 16:58 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Kanye West requests a judge to exclude his controversial social media posts from evidence in a racial discrimination trial linked to Donda Academy, arguing they are irrelevant to the case.
  
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• Rob Reiner's Son Jake Opens Up About the Absolute Surreal Horror of Returning to His Childhood Crime Scene

  28-08-2026 16:55 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Eight months after his parents' tragic murders, Jake Reiner opens up about his overwhelming grief, his younger brother's arrest, and preserving Rob and Michele Reiner's legacy.
  
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• Brandon Willington Makes London Keynote Debut, Reveals How He Went From $300K Debt to Eight Figures

  28-08-2026 16:48 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  British industry leaders met with special guest Brandon Willington for a keynote speech, panel, and more in an exciting event attended by 200 entrepreneurs.
  
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• Mark Zuckerberg Faces Biggest Reckoning Yet as Meta Settles Landmark Lawsuit for 17B

  28-08-2026 16:44 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Meta agrees to a $17.1bn settlement over claims that its platforms harm children, introducing safety changes like time limits and notification blocks on Instagram and Facebook for teenage users
  
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• How European Roulette Inspired Modern Game Design

  28-08-2026 16:43 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  How European Roulette wheel mechanics shaped modern game design, and why European Roulette free lets players see this classic table game firsthand.
  
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• Former Trump Border Commander Says He Was Stripped of Protection as Officials 'Want Him Dead'

  28-08-2026 16:39 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Greg Bovino says Trump officials want him dead after his security detail was withdrawn, naming CBP chief while the White House rejects his explosive claim.
  
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