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• Demand for school uniform bank 'has never been higher'

  18-08-2026 17:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  One mother said uniform costs had "really eaten" into her budget.
  
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• Lloyds Banking App Outage Frustrates UK Customers, Halifax and Bank of Scotland Also Affected

  18-08-2026 21:35 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A technical glitch disrupted mobile and digital services for Lloyds Bank, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland, leaving thousands unable to access their accounts and sparking widespread complaints.
  
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• Who Was Phyllida Law? Emma Thompson's Mother and Screen and Theatre Legend Dies at 94

  18-08-2026 20:08 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Phyllida Law, a celebrated Scottish actress and mother of Emma Thompson, has passed away at 94. Her eight-decade career spanned theatre, television, and film, leaving a lasting legacy.
  
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• Mike Caruso's Disturbing Sexual Offender History Haunts Back After Arrest on Child-Sex Abuse Charges

  18-08-2026 19:56 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Michael Allen Caruso, a former Florida legislator and current Palm Beach County clerk, has been arrested on charges of child abuse, leading to his suspension and casting doubt on his political future.
  
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• Peruvian Lawyer Shot in the Head at Close Range Triggers Police Probe Into Possible Cartel Capo Link

  18-08-2026 19:53 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A viral video shows the shooting of Peruvian lawyer Helenn Giulianna Silva Padilla at a restobar with unverified claims linking the incident to organised crime and a recent legal case.
  
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• Dior PR Director Mathilde Favier Dies at 57 in Tragic Accident as Fashion World Pays Tribute

  18-08-2026 19:45 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Mathilde Favier, Dior's PR director, died in a car accident in France. Tributes from fashion leaders highlight her significant contributions and influence within the industry.
  
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• Americans Are Giving up on Beating Inflation: Just One in 12 Think Their Wages Will Outpace Rising Prices

  18-08-2026 19:42 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Only 8% of US consumers expect income gains to outpace inflation, down from 18% in December 2024, as inflation expectations rise.
  
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• Helicopter Crash on Greek Island: Greek Authorities Lead Sifnos Probe After Two British Deaths

  18-08-2026 19:33 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A helicopter crash on Sifnos island killed two British newlyweds and their Greek pilot. Greek authorities are investigating, while the UK Government provides consular support but no separate investigation.
  
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• Beyoncé's Second Resurfaced Video Fuels Fan Theory: 'Someone Is Pushing the "Sabotage" Button Hard'

  18-08-2026 19:05 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Resurfaced videos of Beyoncé discussing her Texas roots and early career spark debate over her country music credentials, fuelling speculation of a coordinated effort to sabotage her career.
  
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• UK Egg Salmonella Cases: 1 Death and 207 Confirmed Cases as Officials Investigate Imported Egg Outbreak

  18-08-2026 18:57 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  UK egg salmonella cases have reached 207, with one death reported as officials investigate a possible link to imported eggs and food businesses.
  
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• Disney and ABC sue Trump's media regulator to stop early licence renewal

  18-08-2026 18:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The network accuses the administration of retaliation against ABC, as it "disapproves of what ABC broadcasts".
  
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• Derran 'Derry' Brownson Dies at 55: EMF Founding Member Passes Away After Long Cancer Battle

  18-08-2026 18:12 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  EMF founding member Derran 'Derry' Brownson has died aged 55 after a long battle with cancer, his bandmates and family have confirmed in moving tributes.
  
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• Global borrowing costs hit fresh highs on oil, AI and inflation

  18-08-2026 18:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Interest rates on long-term US, UK, German and Japanese government debt have soared.
  
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• Nike Stock Plummets To Below $40 As Wall Street Bulls Are Proven Dead Wrong About Athletic Giant

  18-08-2026 17:46 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Nike's stock has dropped below $40 (£29.55) for the first time in over a decade, raising concerns about its turnaround strategy. Analysts are sceptical, with mixed forecasts on the company's recovery.
  
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• What Did Pima County Sheriff's Department Say About Human Remains Found Near Nancy Guthrie Home?

  18-08-2026 17:30 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Human remains have been found in a desert area near Tucson, around 15 miles from the home of missing 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, but officials say there is no indication of a link so far.
  
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• Wetherspoons bans customers playing music from phones in pubs

  18-08-2026 17:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The pub chain says the decision follows complaints about "other people's videos and amplified phone conversations".
  
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• Disney Sues Trump FCC Over Years-Early ABC Licence Reviews, Cites 'Existential Threat'

  18-08-2026 17:22 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Disney and ABC have filed a lawsuit against the FCC, alleging that early broadcast licence reviews are a retaliatory move by the Trump administration due to programming disapproval.
  
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• Cruz Beckham Reaches Out To Estranged Brooklyn With Emotional 'Brothers' Message

  18-08-2026 17:21 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Cruz Beckham shares a nostalgic childhood photo with estranged brother Brooklyn amid ongoing family tensions, sparking speculation about potential reconciliation within the Beckham family
  
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• Why Did the Indianapolis Colts Just Sign 34-Year-Old Veteran Wide Receiver Keenan Allen to a Deal?

  18-08-2026 17:18 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The Indianapolis Colts have signed 34-year-old wide receiver Keenan Allen to a one-year deal reported at up to $8.32m, reuniting him with head coach Shane Steichen.
  
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• Hayden Panettiere's TV Mom Reveals Painful Truth After Her Death: 'Inner Demons Were Too Much to Bear'

  18-08-2026 17:18 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Hayden Panettiere's co-stars, including Sylvia Jefferies, pay tribute to the late actress, reflecting on her talent, struggles, and the emotional impact of her passing.
  
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• YouTuber Captain Crunch Boats Stabbed During Livestream After Heated Argument

  18-08-2026 17:15 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  YouTuber Captain Crunch Boats was stabbed during a livestream at a Texas dock following a heated argument. The incident, partially captured on video, is under police investigation.
  
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• Trump Spokesperson Accuses BBC of 'Seeking to Harass Him, His Family, and Supporters' in Lawsuit

  18-08-2026 17:15 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The BBC has requested subpoenas for Trump family members in a $10 billion (£7.5 billion) defamation lawsuit, escalating a legal battle over a documentary that allegedly misrepresented Trump's January 6 speech.
  
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• Mistress Called Police for Welfare Check on Boyfriend Who Allegedly Murdered His Teacher Wife

  18-08-2026 17:14 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A Colorado man is arrested for murder after inconsistencies in his story about his wife's death reveal a secret double life, including a girlfriend who requested a welfare check.
  
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• Pakistani TikTok Star Shamso Bibi Shot Dead in Taxila: Four Suspects Arrested Over Fatal Shooting

  18-08-2026 17:12 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Pakistani TikTok star Shamso Bibi was shot dead in Taxila. Her death adds to the alarming statistics of violence against women in Pakistan.
  
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• Donald Trump Hosts Viral California Lifeguard Rescue Hero Ryder Williams and Rescued Boy at White House

  18-08-2026 17:10 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Donald Trump hosts teen lifeguard Ryder Williams and 10-year-old Nathanial Rai at the White House after a viral California beach rescue, as debate grows over lifeguards' first responder status.
  
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• Kevin Hart's Once-$650M Company Is Imploding With Layoffs, Lawsuits and Absentee Leadership Claims

  18-08-2026 17:05 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Kevin Hart's media company, Hartbeat, valued at $650 million, faces legal challenges and layoffs, raising questions about its future and Hart's involvement as a leader.
  
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• Jason Aldean Ranked Number One as Dallas Observer Releases Controversial Country Music Jerks List

  18-08-2026 17:01 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Jason Aldean tops a new Dallas Observer ranking of 'country music's biggest jerks,' beating Morgan Wallen and Kid Rock in a sharply argued list that has set fans arguing across social media.
  
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• Drake Denied By Pinkchyu Five Times As She Says Her Cats Leave No Time For A New Partner

  18-08-2026 16:55 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Pinkchyu, winner of Drake's viral dating show, denies romance rumours, focusing instead on career and family. Despite a genuine connection, she prioritises her ambitions and personal life
  
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• Trump Is 'Visibly Struggling to Stay Awake' and 'Weaving in and Out', Fox News Analyst Says

  18-08-2026 16:51 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Fox News analyst Juan Williams says Donald Trump is 'visibly struggling to stay awake' as his endorsement power fades and Republicans lose key 2026 primaries ahead of high-stakes midterms.
  
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• DOJ Watchdog Probes Federal Agents Caught Letting Thousands of Fentanyl Pills Flood Streets

  18-08-2026 16:47 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A DOJ watchdog is probing allegations that DEA agents let huge fentanyl shipments reach New Mexico streets while building larger trafficking cases.
  
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