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• Giovanni Pernice Reveals BBC 'Ignored' Email About His Depression as Strictly Star Says He Was 'Spiralling'

  26-08-2026 11:14 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Giovanni Pernice, former Strictly Come Dancing star, accuses the BBC of ignoring his mental health struggles, including depression and myocarditis, following a controversy with partner Amanda Abbington.
  
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• 1 in 5 Muslim Prisoners Is White as MPs Demand Probe Into Alleged Forced Conversions Behind Bars

  26-08-2026 23:59 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  One in five Muslim prisoners in England and Wales is white, prompting MPs to call for an investigation into alleged forced conversions
  
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• Toei, Dragon Ball Rights Holders Yet to Green Light €6 Billion Paris Park Despite Saudi Money, Macron Backing

  26-08-2026 23:47 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The proposed €6 billion Dragon Ball theme park near Paris lacks approval from Japanese rights holders, despite backing from Macron and Saudi Arabia. Critics raise concerns over human rights and licensing issues.
  
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• Ismaila Sarr Transfer: Fabrizio Romano and the Athletic Can't Agree if Liverpool's £50M Bid Even Exists

  26-08-2026 23:43 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Liverpool approached Crystal Palace for Ismaila Sarr, but reports conflict over whether the Reds submitted a £50m bid for the Senegal winger.
  
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• 'I'll Return Stronger': Kim Dong Han Ends WE Entertainment Contract in Heartfelt Letter Before Enlistment

  26-08-2026 23:40 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Kim Dong Han has ended his 12-year contract with OUI Entertainment and will enlist as an active-duty soldier in September 2026, marking a new chapter in his career.
  
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• Judge Strikes Down Texas Drag Law Again, Warns Wording Could Even Criminalise a Dolly Parton and Elvis Presley Tribute

  26-08-2026 23:37 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A federal judge has permanently blocked a Texas drag law, citing First Amendment violations and vague language that could criminalise performances like those honouring Elvis Presley or Dolly Parton.
  
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• Dan Stevens Pays Playful Homage To Erling Haaland's Viral Buzz Cut With His Own 'RoboCop' Hair Reveal

  26-08-2026 23:33 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Dan Stevens teases his transformation into 'RoboCop' with a playful social media post, showcasing a new buzz cut inspired by Erling Haaland, ahead of his role in Prime Video's series.
  
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• Superman Sequel 'Man of Tomorrow' Wraps Filming, Nicholas Hoult Celebrates With a Lake Jump Ahead of July 2027 Release

  26-08-2026 23:29 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  James Gunn has completed filming on 'Man of Tomorrow', the Superman sequel, sparking fan theories about its mysterious final location. The film is set for release in July 2027.
  
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• Natalie Harp's Brother Reveals the Childhood Reason She's 'Obsessed' With Trump: 'It's Not Physical Attraction'

  26-08-2026 23:28 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Preston Harp reveals his sister Natalie's devotion to Trump stems from their mother's teachings, not romance, highlighting her lifelong fascination with political leaders and raising security concerns.
  
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• OpenAI's Secretive Astra AI Can Work for Days and Invent New Knowledge as Sam Altman Predicts AGI by 2026

  26-08-2026 23:22 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Internal benchmarks show self-directed AI matching junior research staff, prompting network isolations to mitigate critical cybersecurity hazards.
  
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• Long-Term Antidepressant Users May Need Slower Tapers as Withdrawal Concerns Grow

  26-08-2026 23:12 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Psychiatrist Mark Horowitz's experience of stopping SSRIs highlights the debate on withdrawal severity and tapering strategies, suggesting that longer treatment durations may require more gradual discontinuation.
  
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• People Are Noticing Something Unusual About Barron Trump and It's Leaving Them Puzzled

  26-08-2026 23:03 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Barron Trump's rare public voice has sparked online curiosity, highlighting his private life amidst a public family. Despite limited public speaking, he communicates privately and influences behind the scenes.
  
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• We Now Have an 'Addiction Economy' Trapping a Generation of Young American Men, Family Researcher Warns

  26-08-2026 22:41 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A study highlights the prevalence of daily gambling, pornography, and gaming among young men, linking these habits to increased feelings of failure, loneliness, and depression, sparking debates on regulation.
  
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• Engineer Says She Was Raped in Bed Aboard US Navy Ship — Judge Dismisses Lawsuit as Workers' Comp Case

  26-08-2026 21:50 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Elsie Dominguez's lawsuit against the US Navy was dismissed, reclassified as a workers' compensation case, raising concerns about legal protections for civilian mariners reporting sexual assault.
  
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• Who Is Joshua Kohut? Rutgers Research Dean Banned From Campus as Police Say 'Upskirt' Videos Were Found on His Phone

  26-08-2026 21:45 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Joshua Kohut was appointed Rutgers' Dean of Research in 2025. Here is what is known about the charge, the alleged recordings and his campus ban.
  
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• More Than Half of Layoff Events Tracked in 2026 Cited AI or Automation, Report Says

  26-08-2026 21:42 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  In 2026, 54% of layoffs are linked to AI, automation, or machine learning, affecting over 170,000 workers. The tech sector is hardest hit, but other industries are also experiencing AI-attributed job cuts.
  
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• Tim Curry's Cause of Death Still Unknown After Actor Revealed Terrifying Health Struggle Before His Death at 80

  26-08-2026 21:34 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  British actor Tim Curry, famed for roles in 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' and 'It', has died at 80. Despite health challenges, he continued working, leaving a lasting legacy in entertainment.
  
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• What Happened to Kyle Singler? Former Duke Star Tells Coach K 'My Life's on the Line' in Distressing Videos

  26-08-2026 21:24 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Former Duke basketball star Kyle Singler has posted videos pleading for help from Coach Krzyzewski, citing financial and personal struggles, including a domestic violence arrest and claims of harassment.
  
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• Blake Lively Gets $407K in Baldoni Legal Fees After Judge Cuts Her $8M Request

  26-08-2026 21:22 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Blake Lively can recover about $407,000 in fees and costs from Wayfarer Studios after Justin Baldoni's dismissed lawsuit.
  
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• Massachusetts Democrat Rep Arrested for Pandemic Fraud, Second Local Official Charged in Weeks

  26-08-2026 21:16 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Massachusetts State Rep. Francisco Paulino has been arrested for allegedly orchestrating a pandemic fraud scheme, manipulating federal programmes to fund personal ventures and campaign activities.
  
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• Iran's New Bill Could Jail Citizens for an Instagram Post or a Foreign Interview, Critics Warn It's a Path to 'North Korea'

  26-08-2026 21:12 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Iranian lawmakers have approved a bill criminalising unauthorised contact with foreign media, threatening citizens with up to two years in prison for sharing information or engaging with international outlets.
  
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• Tim Curry Net Worth: How 'Rocky Horror' and a 50-Year Career Built His $8 Million Wealth

  26-08-2026 21:02 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Tim Curry, famed for 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show', built a diverse career across film, stage, and voice acting. Despite a 2012 stroke, his legacy and financial success endured through residuals and voice work.
  
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• Bill Gates Warned of the Next Pandemic, Now He Fears AI Could 'Destroy Jobs Forever' and Replace Relationships

  26-08-2026 21:02 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Bill Gates warns AI could permanently eliminate jobs and disrupt human relationships, urging governments to prepare for the upheaval
  
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• Conservative-Reform UK Rift Deepens as Robert Jenrick Attacks Kemi Badenoch Over Giorgia Meloni Row

  26-08-2026 21:01 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Robert Jenrick accuses Kemi Badenoch of lying about her meeting with Italian PM Giorgia Meloni, intensifying tensions between the Conservative Party and Reform UK.
  
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• Tim Curry's Forgotten Broadway Life: 3 Tony Nods, an Emmy Win, and the Stage Career Before 'Rocky Horror'

  26-08-2026 20:51 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Tim Curry, renowned for his role as Frank-N-Furter, had a diverse career spanning theatre, film, and voice acting, earning multiple Tony nominations and an Emmy Award.
  
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• Iranian Man Imprisoned After Schoolgirl Filmed Him Following Her Home and Offering £100 for Half an Hour of Sex

  26-08-2026 20:47 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  An Iranian man, Saeed Salashoor, was jailed for two years after following a 13-year-old Liverpool schoolgirl and offering her £100 for sex. He was sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court.
  
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• China-Linked Hackers Spent Years Inside NASA, the Fed and the Senate Before the FBI Shut Them Down

  26-08-2026 20:40 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  US federal law enforcement dismantled a China-linked cyber-espionage network targeting key institutions like NASA and the Federal Reserve, seizing domains used for surveillance campaigns.
  
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• Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban Divorce: Agreement Reveals Singer Has Prepaid All Child Support

  26-08-2026 20:31 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Nicole Kidman shared a rare throwback family photo with ex-husband Keith Urban and their daughters while paying tribute to Dolly Parton, as details of the former couple's unusual child support arrangement resurface.
  
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• Harry Styles Admits He Was 'A Little Bit in My Head' and Struggling With Unnatural Public Perceptions

  26-08-2026 20:27 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Harry Styles has discussed why he took a hiatus from music, saying the break helped him recalibrate his sense of self and reclaim creative freedom amid the pressures of fame and public perception.
  
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• 500,000 US Retirees See Social Security Cheques Cut Each Year Because of This Little-Known Rule

  26-08-2026 20:24 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The retirement earnings test could lead to Social Security benefit garnishment for those working between ages 62 and the full retirement age of 67, and earning above the annual threshold of $24,480.
  
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