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• Enes Freedom Reveals Sophie Cunningham's Private Text After Explosive WNBA Courtside Ejection

  08-09-2026 07:00 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Enes Freedom reveals a private text exchange with Sophie Cunningham following his controversial ejection from a WNBA game, as his legal battle over the incident escalates in federal court.
  
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• Steph Curry's Wife Ayesha Shares the Sweet July Skin Ritual She Uses With Their Daughters

  09-09-2026 01:47 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Ayesha Curry shares her skincare ritual with her daughters, using Sweet July Skin products to bond and teach self-care, emphasising feeling good over beauty obsession.
  
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• Lori Loughlin's Divorce Filing Reveals Prenup Was Updated Years Before College Scandal

  09-09-2026 00:50 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Lori Loughlin's divorce filing reveals a 2015 amendment to her prenup with Mossimo Giannulli, predating their involvement in the college admissions scandal. The amendment may influence their divorce settlement.
  
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• Justin Bieber Reposts Jungkook's Viral Abs Video, Prompting BTS Star's '?!' Response

  09-09-2026 00:20 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Justin Bieber's rare Instagram repost of BTS member Jungkook's viral onstage moment has sparked widespread fan speculation and excitement, highlighting the unique connection between the two pop icons.
  
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• Meta Launches Muse, AI Agent That Can Send Emails, Book Tickets and Shop With Your Approval

  09-09-2026 00:11 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Meta introduces Muse, an AI agent capable of managing tasks like emails and shopping, with a focus on privacy and user control. Available in the US, it marks a shift in AI usage.
  
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• Two Renoirs Still Missing After €9M Heist as Expert Says Paintings May Be 'Almost Impossible' To Sell

  08-09-2026 23:51 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Two Renoir paintings remain missing after a heist at the Renoir Museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer. Despite their €9 million value, experts say selling them is nearly impossible due to their fame.
  
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• EU Says Mladić Funeral Shows Serbia Has Failed To Confront Its Dark Past

  08-09-2026 23:46 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Top EU officials criticised Serbia for supporting the funeral of war criminal Ratko Mladić, highlighting a failure to confront its past and raising concerns over Serbia's EU membership aspirations.
  
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• Vinted Users Report Missing Balances and App Problems as Outage Complaints Mount

  08-09-2026 23:42 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A major outage on Vinted left over 6,000 users unable to access their accounts, sparking panic over transactions and balances. Vinted is working to resolve the technical issues.
  
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• Why Did Blueface Split From Nevaeh Weeks After Son's Birth? NBA Youngboy Tattoo Row May Hold Clue

  08-09-2026 23:38 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Blueface and Nevaeh Akira split weeks after welcoming their son, with reports linking their livestream fallout to an NBA YoungBoy tattoo dispute.
  
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• 'I Despise Black People': Karmelo Anthony Racist Texts Revealed With Gun Photos After Austin Metcalf Murder Sentence

  08-09-2026 23:36 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Newly surfaced court documents reveal racist texts and firearm images linked to Karmelo Anthony, convicted of murdering Austin Metcalf. The evidence was excluded from the trial, sparking fresh controversy.
  
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• A Digital Detox Fit for a King: Prince George Enters Eton's Smartphone-Free Era

  08-09-2026 23:33 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Prince George begins his education at Eton College, where a smartphone ban offers him a unique opportunity to experience school life away from digital distractions, unlike many of his peers.
  
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• England's Pupils Now Outread France, Finland as Global Reading Slump Deepens

  08-09-2026 23:31 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  England's students maintain stable reading scores in PISA 2025, outperforming Finland and matching the US, despite a global decline in reading proficiency across OECD countries.
  
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• Chinese Mukbang Star, 24, Dies Three Days After Telling Fans of Hospitalisation for Severely Low Potassium

  08-09-2026 23:28 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Chinese mukbang streamer Yingying, 24, died after a career built on extreme food livestreams. Her final video described recurrent low potassium and hospital treatment.
  
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• Epstein Survivor Julia Molchanova Says He Pressured Her To Recruit Girls Before Escaping His Control

  08-09-2026 23:26 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Julia Molchanova shares her experience of resisting Jeffrey Epstein's pressure to recruit women, revealing the manipulative tactics he used to control and exploit vulnerable individuals.
  
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• Britain's 95,000-Strong Veteran Reserve Faces Its Biggest Recall Test in Years

  08-09-2026 23:26 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Britain will test its 95,000-strong Strategic Reserve in 2027 to see how quickly veterans can return to duty during a crisis.
  
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• 22-Year-Old Singaporean Who Blew a $245M Bitcoin Haul on Ferraris and $569k Club Night Pleads Guilty

  08-09-2026 23:23 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Lam spent $569,528 at a Los Angeles club in one night as prosecutors continue pursuing 18 defendants in the sprawling case
  
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• Travis Kelce's Protective Behaviour Around Taylor Swift Draws Attention as Expert Says He 'Looks Hypervigilant'

  08-09-2026 23:16 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Travis Kelce's protective behaviour towards Taylor Swift is analysed through body language, revealing consistent habits since their dating days. The couple's public appearances reflect a shift post-marriage.
  
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• US Names Six Chinese AI Firms Accused of Stealing Claude, GPT and Gemini Capabilities

  08-09-2026 23:07 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  US agencies accuse six China-based AI companies of extracting capabilities from US AI models, alleging industrial-scale operations with potential government knowledge, raising concerns over AI trust and transparency.
  
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• Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Allegedly Blindsided by King Charles' Letter Reiterating Non-Working Royal Status

  08-09-2026 22:57 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  King Charles reaffirmed Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's non-working royal status in a letter, surprising the couple. The correspondence clarifies their position and emphasises their private citizen roles.
  
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• Trump's 9/11 Story Questioned Again as First Responder Says He Never Saw Him at Ground Zero

  08-09-2026 22:36 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Donald Trump's claims about his involvement at Ground Zero after 9/11 are questioned again, as former responders dispute his accounts of aiding recovery efforts.
  
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• OpenAI, Google, Anthropic and xAI's Up-To-$200M Pentagon Deals Help Shape Military AI Strategy

  08-09-2026 22:19 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, and xAI have signed Pentagon contracts worth up to $200 million to develop AI tools for military use, raising concerns about oversight and ethical implications.
  
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• Former Teacher's Aide Escapes Further Jail After Judge Cites 'Mercy' for Online Abuse of Boys as Young as 11

  08-09-2026 22:08 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A former teacher's aide in Sydney avoids further prison time for child abuse material offences, with a judge citing 'mercy' due to his time in custody and house arrest.
  
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• Ivanka Trump's Costa Rica Horseback Video Draws 'Tone Deaf' Jibes as US Petrol Prices Rise

  08-09-2026 22:06 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Ivanka Trump's Costa Rica horse-riding video has sparked bipartisan outrage, contrasting her luxury holiday with record US petrol prices and economic pressures on Americans.
  
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• 'House of the Dragon' Scores 940M Streaming Minutes, Putting Pressure on Final Season

  08-09-2026 22:04 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  'House of the Dragon' Season 3 finale attracted 21 million viewers globally, with 940 million streaming minutes recorded, highlighting the show's enduring popularity and setting high expectations for its final season.
  
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• South Park Announces 'South America' Name Change in Latest Satirical Swipe at Trump

  08-09-2026 21:52 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  South Park temporarily rebrands as 'South America' in a satirical jab at Trump's reported efforts to rename US place names, coinciding with its Emmy win and ongoing Trump satire.
  
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• 'South America': South Park Delivers Savage Trump Takedown With Bizarre Name Change Days After Winning Emmy

  08-09-2026 21:52 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  South Park temporarily rebrands as 'South America' in a satirical jab at Trump's reported efforts to rename US place names, coinciding with its Emmy win and ongoing Trump satire.
  
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• 'You Will Burn in Hell': MAGA Woman Accuses Black Dad Walking With Biracial Daughter of Child Trafficking

  08-09-2026 21:39 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A San Jose father was accused of trafficking his own daughter during a morning walk, sparking online outrage and highlighting racial biases. The incident was recorded and shared on TikTok.
  
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• Britain's £7.8bn Space Plan Will Track Satellite Attacks, Solar Storms and Debris

  08-09-2026 21:27 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The UK has launched a £7.8 billion space strategy to enhance national security and connectivity, focusing on satellite monitoring, defence capabilities, and improving everyday services for citizens.
  
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• King Charles Marks Four Years on the Throne With a £640M Fortune, £270M More Than His Mother

  08-09-2026 21:18 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Four years into King Charles III's reign, his wealth has grown to £640 million through inheritance, highlighting the difference between his private fortune and Crown assets.
  
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• Heathrow Ground Stop Adds Fresh Travel Misery as NATS Fault Hits UK Airports

  08-09-2026 21:15 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A NATS flight-processing fault halted departures at Heathrow. It disrupted UK airports, forcing hundreds of cancellations and delays across Europe.
  
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