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• Firm Deletes Receptionist Job to Burden 11 Workers Under Deceptive 'Shared Ownership' Label

  09-09-2026 11:11 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A company has divided a receptionist's duties among 11 employees, sparking debate over workload distribution and the concept of 'shared ownership' in the workplace.
  
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• Andrew Could Lose Freedom of the City After London Approves Urgent Process To Strip His Honour

  11-09-2026 13:57 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The City of London Corporation has approved an urgent new process that could strip Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor of his Freedom of the City for the first time.
  
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• UK Judge Retired Before He Could Be Removed Over Touching Female Staff and 'Sexualised Behaviour'

  11-09-2026 13:47 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Christopher Gaskell resigned while under investigation, but a JCIO inquiry found he had engaged in unwanted sexual conduct towards female staff and would have been dismissed.
  
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• OpenAI Just Built 'ChatGPT for Finance Bros' That Could Cut Down the 100-Hour Work Week: Here's How

  11-09-2026 13:46 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  OpenAI's ChatGPT for Financial Services automates research, modeling, and pitchbooks, helping cut down the 100-hour workweek and boost productivity with AI-driven financial analysis.
  
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• ATM Ripped From British Bank Wall as Thieves Use Forklift in Brazen Night-Time Raid Before Fleeing

  11-09-2026 13:34 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Police are investigating after suspects used a stolen telehandler and two other vehicles to remove an ATM from a Nationwide branch in Ramsey, Cambridgeshire, on 16 June.
  
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• Justine Wilson Claims That Elon Musk Said the Mothers of His Fourteen Children Are 'Interchangeable'

  11-09-2026 13:33 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Justine Wilson has alleged that Elon Musk referred to the mothers of his children as 'breeders' in Alex Gibney's documentary Musk, which faces criticism from Musk's legal team.
  
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• Music Fans Brutally Nickname Breakthrough Star Stella Lefty as 'Stella Thefty' Amid Plagiarism Claims

  11-09-2026 13:22 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Stella Lefty faces renewed online scrutiny after fans compared her song 'seven eleven' with Wheatus' 'Teenage Dirtbag', though no formal claim or infringement finding has been reported.
  
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• MAGA RNC Rocked by Grindr Scandal After Gay Dating App Reportedly Crashes During Trump Convention

  11-09-2026 13:22 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A reported Grindr outage in Dallas became a source of jokes during Donald Trump's Republican convention, where sparse attendance and unverified claims about politicians dominated podcast commentary.
  
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• RNLI's Lifesavers Under Attack: Volunteers Branded 'Traitors' After Rescuing Channel Migrants

  11-09-2026 13:17 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  RNLI volunteers have faced online harassment and threats after rescuing migrants in the English Channel, prompting public support and renewed debate over the charity's role.
  
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• Epstein Survivor Says She Was Thrown to the Wolves While Powerful Figures Were Protected

  11-09-2026 13:14 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Epstein survivor Roza told a congressional hearing that her name appeared more than 500 times in released files, accusing authorities of exposing victims while protecting powerful figures.
  
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• Donald Trump Cash Gifts Controversy: Ethics Lawyer Warns President 'Could Get Himself Impeached'

  11-09-2026 13:14 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Former ethics lawyer says Donald Trump's cash gifts of up to $45,000 to White House aides in 2025 could violate federal law.
  
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• Trump Claims Iran War Is Nearly Over While Top Aides Reportedly Warn It Could Drag on Beyond His Term

  11-09-2026 13:10 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Donald Trump has promised the Iran war will end after the November midterms, while senior advisers reportedly believe Tehran could sustain the conflict beyond 2029, fuelling political and economic concerns.
  
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• Is Your LG TV Spying On You? Device Can Record Conversations and Scan Your Home For Other Tech, Investigation Finds

  11-09-2026 13:05 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The privacy issues with LG smart TVs, including data collection, audio recording, and network scanning, and their impact on consumer trust and the value of viewing data.
  
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• 11-Year-Old Charged With Second-Degree Murder in Fatal Shooting of Her 15-Year-Old Brother in Oklahoma

  11-09-2026 13:02 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  An 11-year-old girl has been arrested on a second-degree murder charge after her 15-year-old brother was fatally shot at a home in Edmond, Oklahoma, police said.
  
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• Stephen King Asks 'Is Mitch McConnell Alive or Dead?' and Critics Say He Was Buried in the 'Pet Semetary'

  11-09-2026 13:00 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Stephen King questioned Mitch McConnell's continued absence after his June hospitalisation, prompting dark jokes online as Kentucky Governor renewed calls for the senator to speak publicly.
  
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• 'Use Sex To Sell Gambling': Sydney Sweeney's Novig Ad Under Fire Over Completely Naked Sports Betting Campaign

  11-09-2026 12:57 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Sydney Sweeney's provocative Novig advert has sparked debate over celebrity promotion of gambling, raising broader questions about prediction-market marketing.
  
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• Man Allegedly Claimed Wife Had an 'Accident During Rough Sex' Before Texts Uncovered a 'Wider Rape Network'

  11-09-2026 12:57 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  An Austrian man is accused of drugging his wife and allowing other men to rape her before her death, as prosecutors investigate a possible wider network of alleged abusers.
  
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• Elon Musk's Ex-Wife Says He Called His Partners 'Interchangeable Breeders' as He Fathered 14 Children

  11-09-2026 12:50 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Justine Musk alleges that Elon Musk referred to the mothers of his children as 'breeders' in Alex Gibney's documentary, which examines his relationships, business career, and political influence.
  
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• Australian Influencer's Extreme 'Barbie Waist' Lets Boyfriend Wrap Hands Around It But Doctors Warn of Organ Damage

  11-09-2026 12:49 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Australian influencer Matilda Baxter has faced renewed concern after showcasing her dramatically narrowed waist, prompting debate over cosmetic procedures, body image and the risks of extreme beauty trends.
  
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• Anthropic Wants Governments to Stop 'Catastrophic' AI Models Before They Are Deployed

  11-09-2026 12:47 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Anthropic has proposed giving governments legal authority to prevent the release of advanced AI models posing significant catastrophic risks, alongside stricter testing, independent assessments and penalties.
  
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• Scientists Just Found 84 'Mysterious Objects' in Space That Defy Everything They Know About Galaxies

  11-09-2026 12:46 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Astronomers identified 84 hypersoft X-ray sources in six galaxies by reanalysing NASA's Chandra archive, revealing an unusual emission pattern that may illuminate supernovae and galactic ionisation
  
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• Republican Influencer Says Postpartum Depression Makes Women Use a Racial Slur and the Internet Is Not Having It

  11-09-2026 12:46 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  MAGA influencer Georgia Morgan has faced fierce online criticism after claiming postpartum depression makes women use a racial slur.
  
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• MAGA Influencer Says Postpartum Depression Makes Women Use a Racial Slur and the Internet Is Not Having It

  11-09-2026 12:46 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  MAGA influencer Georgia Morgan has faced fierce online criticism after claiming postpartum depression makes women use a racial slur.
  
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• UK Cafe's 9/11 'Watch Party' Provokes Fury as Organisers Invite Youth to 'Get a Feel for What It Was Like'

  11-09-2026 12:43 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A Bournemouth cafe and arts group face criticism over a planned 9/11 'Watch Party', which organisers say will examine how the attacks were portrayed in the media.
  
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• 'Keep It Away From Kim Kardashian!' Fans Rally To Protect Princess Diana's Iconic Revenge Dress as It Goes up in Auction

  11-09-2026 12:29 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Princess Diana's iconic black 'Revenge Dress' will be auctioned by Sotheby's in New York in December 2026, prompting fan concern over who might buy the historic garment.
  
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• Woman Signs Alex Warren Songs for Deaf Partner at Brisbane Concert, Goes Viral and Leaves Him 'So Seen'

  11-09-2026 12:17 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Mikayla Booth secretly learned Alex Warren's songs to sign for her deaf partner at his Brisbane concert, creating a viral moment that has touched millions online.
  
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• Trump's $5,000 Election Promise Branded 'Illegal Vote-Buying' With Expert Saying the Crime Is Already 'Done'

  11-09-2026 12:15 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Donald Trump's promise of $5,000 for every adult if Republicans retain Congress has prompted conflicting legal views over whether the conditional payment could violate federal vote-buying law.
  
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• Israeli Drone Strike Explodes Behind Lebanon TV Crew as Reporter Prepares To Go Live

  11-09-2026 12:08 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  An Israeli drone strike in southern Lebanon injured two Al-Manar journalists as a reporter prepared for a live news report.
  
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• 10-Year-Old Boy Dies Three Days After Headache as Pathology Reveals Bacterial Meningitis

  11-09-2026 11:45 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A 10-year-old boy died three days after developing a headache, with pathology later revealing bacterial meningitis, influenza A and strep
  
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• Katy Perry Allegedly Unfollows Mum Mary Hudson After Charlie Kirk Tribute Post Amid Political Differences

  11-09-2026 11:36 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Katy Perry appears to no longer follow her mum Mary Hudson on Instagram, prompting speculation linked to Hudson's Charlie Kirk tribute, although the timing and reason remain unconfirmed.
  
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