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• Dortmund vows to make it difficult for other teams to sign Erling Haaland

  15-03-2021 09:40 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Spanish giants Real Madrid and FC Barcelona have both been stalking the striker.
  
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• Republican Senate Nominee Ken Paxton's Office Gave No-Jail Plea Deals in Three Other Sex Abuse Cases, Records Show

  01-10-2026 12:09 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Court records show Ken Paxton's office offered no-jail deals in multiple Texas sex-abuse and trafficking cases, including La Vernia athletes and a sheriff.
  
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• Fed Official Sent Nude Photos From Work Phone, Was Blackmailed, Then Jailed Over Lies About China Ties

  01-10-2026 12:04 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Former Federal Reserve adviser John Rogers was jailed for 38 months for lying about China ties after reporting nude-photo blackmail; he was acquitted of espionage.
  
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• Netanyahu Faced Mamdani's Arrest Threat in New York; NYPD Protected Him as Protesters Were Arrested

  01-10-2026 11:58 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Former NYC mayor Eric Adams dared Benjamin Netanyahu to test Zohran Mamdani's threat to arrest him. Netanyahu came to New York for the UN, and Mamdani's police arrested protesters instead.
  
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• Fed Insider John Rogers Was Lured, Blackmailed With Nudes, Then Jailed for Lying About His China Contacts

  01-10-2026 11:46 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A classic honeytrap led a senior Federal Reserve adviser to share restricted information with Chinese intelligence. He was jailed for lying, not spying.
  
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• Ryanair Takes Brutal Swipe at Lance Stroll After Aston Martin Deal as Esteban Ocon Leaves Haas

  01-10-2026 11:37 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso will remain at Aston Martin through 2027, while Esteban Ocon's departure from Haas leaves his Formula One future uncertain.
  
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• Pope Leo XIV 'Ignored' Black Priest? Full Video Reveals What Happened Seconds Before Viral 'Snub'

  01-10-2026 11:36 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A longer video of Pope Leo XIV's visit to Metz shows a Vatican official speaking to him before he turned away from a Black clergyman, challenging racism claims based on a shortened clip.
  
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• OnlyFans Star Haley Monet Begins Rigorous UK Astronaut Training To Become First Creator in Space

  01-10-2026 11:22 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Haley Monet is undergoing astronaut-style training in the UK for an OFTV series documenting her ambition to become the first OnlyFans creator to travel into space.
  
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• Dubai-Tel Aviv Flight Fact Check: What We Know and Don't Know About Flydubai FZ1073

  01-10-2026 11:05 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The Dubai-Tel Aviv flight transmitted emergency and unlawful-interference codes before diverting to Saudi Arabia, but investigators have yet to establish the motive behind the cockpit incident.
  
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• California Roller Coaster Permanently Closed After Over 100 Riders Claim 'Catastrophic' Brain Damage

  01-10-2026 11:05 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Six Flags Magic Mountain has permanently retired its X2 roller coaster after two serious July incidents and lawsuits alleged that riders suffered traumatic brain injuries. The claims remain unproven.
  
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• Why Chart Academy Is Giving Trading Education Away for Free

  01-10-2026 11:03 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Chart Academy says its full trading education platform is available without fees, subscriptions or upsells, with brands funding resources for learners across several markets.
  
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• Did She Forget?' Zara Larsson Faces MAGA Backlash Over Sexyy Red's Trump Past

  01-10-2026 10:55 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Zara Larsson's Los Angeles performance with Sexyy Red prompted some social media users to revisit the rapper's past praise for Donald Trump and question the collaboration.
  
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• Spike Lee Goes Viral After Getting Involved in Wild Fan Altercation at Yankee Stadium

  01-10-2026 10:54 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Spike Lee was reportedly restrained after confronting a fan in Yankee Stadium's Legends Suite before the Yankees faced the Red Sox in Game 2 of their Wild Card Series.
  
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• 'They Protected the Reputation of the Church': Massachusetts Report Details Abuse of Nearly 1,000 Children

  01-10-2026 10:53 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A Massachusetts attorney general's report says 275 Catholic clerics abused 944 children across three dioceses, finding leaders failed to prevent further harm and sometimes concealed allegations.
  
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• From Football Leaks to 'Assassination Attempt'? Rui Pinto Was Allegedly Assaulted Under Witness Protection

  01-10-2026 10:39 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  An unverified X post claims Football Leaks whistleblower Rui Pinto escaped an assassination attempt. Authorities have confirmed that no such incident occurred, while his protected status is due to end soon.
  
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• Kim Jong Un Reportedly Ends Friendship With Dennis Rodman After Allegedly Defacating on NoKor Hotel Floor

  01-10-2026 10:33 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  An unverified allegation that Dennis Rodman defecated on a hotel floor during a 2014 North Korea visit has renewed interest in his reported friendship with Kim Jong Un.
  
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• Same Doctor Oversaw Two Failed Tennessee Execution Attempts After Christa Pike Survives Lethal Injection

  01-10-2026 10:30 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Tennessee has halted its remaining 2026 executions after Christa Pike survived lethal injection, while scrutiny grows over the involvement of Dr Mark Fowler in two unsuccessful procedures.
  
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• Hailey Bieber Accused of 'Mean Girl' Bullying After Old Video With Late Model Presley Gerber Resurfaces

  01-10-2026 10:22 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Hailey Bieber faces 'mean girl' bullying accusations after an old video with late model Presley Gerber resurfaces on TikTok.
  
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• Kelly Clarkson 'Outs' Herself as an AI Fan, Except When They Compete With Her Songs in the Charts

  01-10-2026 10:14 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Kelly Clarkson's joke about performing 'Golden' as 'humans against AI' has prompted online criticism and renewed debate over the distinction between AI-generated and human-made music.
  
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• Nicole Kidman Divorce Reality Debunks Claims That Daughters Cut Ties With Father Keith Urban

  01-10-2026 10:10 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's divorce records and People sources counter viral claims that their daughters cut off their father, showing a quieter co-parenting reality after the split.
  
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• Travis Kelce Calls Taylor Swift's 'Cleveland!' a 'Banger' as Fans Ask: 'Are You Sure?'

  01-10-2026 09:54 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Travis Kelce calls Taylor Swift's 'Cleveland!' a 'banger,' but some listeners question his verdict and debate the song online.
  
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• Mel B's Louis Walsh Clip Goes Viral Again as Viewers Question Why Live TV Moment Was Laughed Off

  01-10-2026 09:41 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A resurfaced 2014 Xtra Factor clip shows Mel B confronting Louis Walsh after he grabbed her backside, while those around them appeared to treat the incident as a joke.
  
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• 94-Year-Old Human Rights Barrister Arrested for Holding Handwritten Anti-Genocide Sign While on Wheelchair

  01-10-2026 09:39 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Margaret Owen, a 94-year-old human rights barrister, was arrested at a Liverpool protest challenging the proscription of Palestine Action, as police detained dozens under terrorism legislation.
  
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• Oman Sea Turtle Outrage Revives Hawaii Case of Ukrainian Tourist Accused of Throwing Rock at Endangered Seal

  01-10-2026 09:37 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Igor Lytvynchuk is accused of throwing a large rock towards an endangered Hawaiian monk seal in Lahaina, Maui, on 5 May 2026.
  
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• Barron Trump Swaps New York Dating Gossip for a Start-up Push as He Settles Into White House Life Aged 20

  01-10-2026 09:30 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Barron Trump has traded dating rumours for a start-up push, launching a yerba mate drinks brand and crypto venture while living in the White House aged 20.
  
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• Erika Kirk Says Gold AmFest Suit Was 'The Only Thing That Fit': What the Retail Listings Actually Show

  01-10-2026 09:26 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Erika Kirk has defended her gold sequinned AmericaFest outfit, saying it was the only clothing that fit, while retail listings cannot verify its price, ownership or fit.
  
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• Gigi Paris Admits She Was 'Shattered' by Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney Romance Rumours

  01-10-2026 09:25 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Gigi Paris says Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney romance rumours left her 'shattered' and contributed to her decision to leave her relationship with Powell.
  
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• Oman Turtle Reserve Rules Explained After Influencer Sat on Sea Turtle: No Night Entry Without a Permit

  01-10-2026 09:13 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Oman turtle reserve rules cap camping at 80 people, ban camera lights after 10 pm, and forbid driving on beaches, as a Ukrainian trainer faces legal action at Ras Al Hadd.
  
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• Trump and Netanyahu Praise Hero Pilot Whose 'Ukrainian, Emirati or Indian' Identity Confuses Media in 9/11 Plot

  01-10-2026 09:08 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Captain Smit Machchhar and passengers helped stop an alleged cockpit attack on a Flydubai flight, which diverted to Saudi Arabia as investigators examined the co-pilot's motive.
  
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• Christa Pike Was Still 'Snoring' After Two Lethal Injections; Now Tennessee Has Halted Executions

  01-10-2026 09:07 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Christa Pike remained alive after receiving two doses of pentobarbital during Tennessee's attempted execution. She was taken to a medical facility as the governor ordered a review and paused executions planned for 2026.
  
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