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• High Pulse Microwave Weapons Used On UAPs: What We Know About The Secret White Sands Operation

  13-08-2026 16:30 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Harvard's Avi Loeb supports using high pulse microwave weapons on UAPs at White Sands to determine if they represent non-human technology, advocating for scientific analysis over legacy files
  
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• Spider-Man Attacks Far-Right Activist Jake Lang on His Truck in Minneapolis as Internet Turns Protester Into Folk Hero

  24-08-2026 23:44 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A man dressed as Spider-Man confronted a far-right activist at a Minneapolis rally, resulting in multiple arrests and injuries. The incident quickly went viral, with the costumed man hailed as a folk hero.
  
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• Trump Admin Unleashes 'Operation Economic Outcast': US Tightens Iran Sanctions To Choke off Regime's Cash

  24-08-2026 23:30 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The Trump administration's 'Operation Economic Outcast' aims to isolate Iran economically by targeting five key sectors, warning global entities of secondary sanctions for aiding Tehran.
  
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• Mum Mauled in Sydney Shark Attack Halts £280K Fund After 'Second Chance at Life

  24-08-2026 23:21 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Sydney shark attack survivor Leah Stewart has closed her GoFundMe after she raised more than A$558,000 for her recovery.
  
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• Meet Serena Joy, 'The Handmaid's Tale' Villain Behind Olivia Rodrigo's Most Outspoken Song

  24-08-2026 23:16 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Olivia Rodrigo's surprise single 'Serena Joy' critiques complicity and supports reproductive rights, drawing inspiration from Margaret Atwood's 'The Handmaid's Tale'. Proceeds benefit multiple reproductive health organisations.
  
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• OpenAI and Meta Scramble To Win Over Communities as Data Centre Anger Grows

  24-08-2026 23:15 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  OpenAI and Meta are investing in local communities to counteract growing public opposition to AI data centres, as polls show increasing concern over AI's impact on jobs and infrastructure.
  
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• The AI Judge Is Coming: Top UK Legal Figure Predicts Machines Will Start Deciding Small Court Cases

  24-08-2026 23:08 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Sir Geoffrey Vos foresees AI judges resolving small legal disputes swiftly and cost-effectively, urging the legal profession to prepare for this technological shift while maintaining human judicial rights.
  
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• 'All or Nothing': Richard E Grant Brutally 'Edited Out' People From His Life After Wife's 2021 Death

  24-08-2026 23:07 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Richard E Grant reveals his decision to cut ties with friends who avoided him after his wife's death, highlighting his uncompromising approach to relationships and the impact of grief on friendships.
  
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• 'Fix Leaks First!': Outrage as £270K Nanny-State Scheme Tells Families To Stop Washing Rice To Save Water

  24-08-2026 22:52 via ibtimes.co.uk
  Water companies are spending £270,000 on a campaign urging South Asian and Muslim communities to alter water use rituals, sparking debate amid significant water loss from leaks.
  
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• Ukraine's 1,500KM-Strike May Just Have Disrupted a Quarter of Russia's Oil Refinery Capacity

  24-08-2026 22:47 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Ukrainian drones have knocked out 238,000 tons of daily refining capacity and cut petrol output by nearly a third as deep strikes continue.
  
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• UK Pre-Dawn 'Copper Moon' Lunar Eclipse To Turn 94% of Surface Dark on 28 August

  24-08-2026 22:47 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  UK stargazers can see a pre-dawn 'Copper Moon' eclipse on 28 August, with about 94% obscuration at most.
  
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• 'Abuse of Power': Al Green Moves to Impeach Trump Over Controversial ICE and CBP Enforcement Fatalities

  24-08-2026 22:43 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Texas Representative Al Green has filed impeachment articles against Trump, citing constitutional violations related to ICE and CBP enforcement fatalities, sparking debate ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
  
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• 'Unbearable Stress': Britain's £6 Billion Energy Debt Crisis Deepens as Millions Struggle With Bills

  24-08-2026 22:39 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  UK households owe £6 billion in energy bills, with a 4% price cap rise looming. Industry leaders warn of widespread financial strain and call for lasting support measures.
  
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• Iran Threatens Fines and Seizures for 45 Tankers in Hormuz Amid Trump's 'New US Territory' Claim as Tensions Escalate

  24-08-2026 22:29 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Iran has blacklisted 45 tankers for violating transit rules in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions with the US and impacting global oil shipments.
  
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• Prince Harry Security Fears Rise as Taliban Demand Accountability Over Alleged Apache 'War Crimes'

  24-08-2026 22:21 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Journalist Benjamin Butterworth reports fresh Taliban allegations against Prince Harry over Afghanistan as Harry and Meghan prepare for a UK return with security arrangements unresolved.
  
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• Who Is Raja Azreen Raja Talib? Meditasi Drummer Collapses on Stage and Dies Mid-Performance

  24-08-2026 22:11 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Raja Azreen Raja Talib, a veteran Malaysian rock drummer, died mid-performance at the Teruntum Rock Festival. Known for his dedication to music and family, his sudden death has left fans mourning.
  
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• 'Save Me, Brother': Horrifying Moment Migrant Worker Rescued From Boiling Jaggery Vat Before Tragic Death

  24-08-2026 22:07 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A 25-year-old migrant worker from Uttar Pradesh died after falling into a boiling jaggery vat in Maharashtra, highlighting the risks faced by economic migrants seeking better opportunities.
  
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• Who Is Jed York? 49ers Owner Arrested in Ohio Prostitution Case Before Pleading No Contest to Misdemeanours

  24-08-2026 21:57 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Jed York, CEO of the San Francisco 49ers, was arrested in Ohio on charges later reduced to misdemeanours. The NFL is reviewing the case under its personal conduct policy.
  
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• 'Game of Thrones' Star Kit Harington Takes Over Gilderoy Lockhart Role in HBO's 'Harry Potter' After Recasting

  24-08-2026 21:55 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Kit Harington replaces Nicholas Hoult as Gilderoy Lockhart in HBO's 'Harry Potter' series due to scheduling conflicts. Harington previously voiced the character in an audiobook.
  
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• Trump's $100K H-1B Visa Shock Divides Social Media as Some Cheer Jobs for Americans

  24-08-2026 21:36 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The Trump administration's proposed £75,500 fee for certain H-1B visa petitions has sparked a heated debate, with supporters advocating for American job opportunities and critics warning of economic repercussions.
  
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• Burnham Hands Ukraine Secret Missile Blueprints as Kremlin Warns UK Is Now 'Participating in This War'

  24-08-2026 21:20 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  British Prime Minister Andy Burnham authorises the transfer of classified missile blueprints to Ukraine, enabling local assembly of long-range weapons and escalating tensions with Russia.
  
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• Iran Targets Trump's Youngest Son in 'Where and How To Kill Barron' Video With $10M Bounty Claim

  24-08-2026 21:16 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A video said to be from Iran's Channel 3 targets Barron Trump and claims a $10 million bounty, but Tehran has not confirmed the reward
  
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• Empire State Building Climbers Call 1,300ft Stunt a 'Celebration of Love' as They Face Court Over Viral Engagement

  24-08-2026 21:13 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Ivan Kuznetsov and Angelina Nikolau face burglary and reckless-endangerment charges after their Empire State Building engagement stunt.
  
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• Church Elder Under House Arrest After Planning Sex With 9-Year-Old and Sexually Exploiting Child He Babysat

  24-08-2026 20:42 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Andrew Buzzell, a Vermont church elder, faces federal charges for distributing child sexual abuse material. He is under home incarceration, with allegations involving a purported 9-year-old girl and a child he babysat.
  
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• James Lew Dies Aged 73: The Emmy-Winning Stunt Master Behind Hollywood Action Classics

  24-08-2026 20:37 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  James Lew, the martial artist and Creative Arts Emmy-winning stunt coordinator, has died aged 73. His career included Big Trouble in Little China, Rush Hour and Luke Cage.
  
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• Hasan Piker Calls xQc and Asmongold 'Worms' After Charlie Kirk Song Backlash Fuels Streamer Feud

  24-08-2026 19:53 via ibtimes.co.uk
  Hasan Piker reignites a feud with xQc and Asmongold after criticism of his 'We Are Charlie Kirk' song performance, accusing them of opportunism and sparking a heated online debate.
  
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• GTA 6 Leaker Now Charges $165K To Make Contact, Builds System Linking Monero Payment To Private Session

  24-08-2026 19:36 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  CyberLeek, behind GTA 6 leaks, charges $165,000 to open communication via Monero payment, offering advertising and custom content opportunities. The fee initiates contact, not a purchase.
  
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• 49ers Owner Jed York's Ohio Detour Ends With Arrest in Prostitution Case

  24-08-2026 19:30 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York was arrested in Ohio, initially charged with engaging in prostitution, later amended to disorderly conduct. The incident raises questions about potential NFL repercussions.
  
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• From World Champion To Convicted Child Abuser: Graeme Dott's Stunning Fall After Jury Verdict

  24-08-2026 19:03 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Former snooker champion Graeme Dott has been convicted of sexually abusing two children, marking a dramatic fall from grace for the 2006 World Champion. Sentencing is scheduled for September 2026.
  
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• Dr. Dre Calls Out 'Closet AI Producers' Who Use the Tech but 'Just Don't Want To Admit It'

  24-08-2026 18:14 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Dr. Dre supports AI in music creation, viewing it as a tool for innovation despite industry resistance. He compares AI's potential to past technological advancements in music.
  
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