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• 'I Thought It Was Aliens:' Londoners React to Terrifying Midnight Thunderstorm During Heatwave

  23-06-2026 09:29 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Violent lightning, deafening thunder and torrential rain swept across London after days of record-challenging temperatures.
  
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• Want to Retire Early? These IRS Rules Could Let You Access Your 401(k) Years Ahead of Schedule—Without Penalties

  23-06-2026 14:23 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The 72(t) exception and Rule of 55 can help you access retirement funds early without penalties. Learn about eligibility, restrictions, and expert tips for effective retirement planning.
  
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• Have An iPhone? You Could Be Owed Cash As Apple Faces Major UK Lawsuit

  23-06-2026 14:21 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Millions of UK Apple users could receive compensation from a £3bn fund if a class action claim over iCloud services succeeds. The case alleges Apple limited rival cloud services on its devices.
  
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• Another AI Firm Is Paying SpaceX $6.3B for Nvidia Compute After Google and Anthropic's $26B Commitment

  23-06-2026 14:10 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  SpaceX has partnered with Reflection AI, securing a $150 million monthly deal to provide computing power, enhancing open-source AI development amid growing concerns over closed AI systems.
  
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• Prince Harry Reportedly Faces Divorce Strain as Meghan Markle's Fame Obsession Triggers Princess Diana Trauma

  23-06-2026 14:05 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A report has revived talk of strain in Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's marriage, with Diana's legacy again drawing public scrutiny.
  
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• Hero Cop Killed In Line Of Duty While Shielding Public During Montreal Shooting

  23-06-2026 14:05 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Montreal police officer Mohamed Lamine Benredouane was killed in a suspected ambush, marking the first officer shooting in over two decades. The incident also resulted in civilian casualties.
  
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• Will The Winds of Winter Ever Be Finished? Here's Why George RR Martin's Long-Awaited Sixth Book is Safely Dead in the Water

  23-06-2026 14:03 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  George R.R. Martin's The Winds of Winter has now taken longer to arrive than the entire span of the first five A Song of Ice and Fire novels combined, deepening doubts that the book will ever be finished.
  
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• Philippine Firefighters Race To Save 'Burning' House of the Dragon Billboard, but It Was Just Special Effect

  23-06-2026 14:01 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A 'House of the Dragon' billboard in the Philippines, designed to look like it was on fire, led to confusion and a swift response from firefighters.
  
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• Putin's 'Personal Enemy' and Journalist Who Exposed His Secret Relationship With Kabaeva Dies in Exile

  23-06-2026 14:00 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Russian journalist Grigory Nekhoroshev, known for reporting on Putin's alleged affair, has died in Latvia. His death, reportedly from poisonous mushrooms, is under investigation.
  
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• PlayStation 6 Update: PS6 Leak Reveals 2027 Release Window Amid Fears of a $1,000 Price Tag

  23-06-2026 13:51 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A new leak from a well-known gaming insider claims Sony's PlayStation 6 is 'basically done' and set for a 2027 release, raising uncomfortable questions over whether next-gen console prices could brush $1,000.
  
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• 'We 100% Got People Killed': DEA Allowed Thousands of Fentanyl Pills on the Streets to Catch Bigger Fish

  23-06-2026 13:47 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A DEA agent alleges the agency allowed fentanyl distribution to build cases against major traffickers, sparking debate over law enforcement tactics amid the overdose crisis.
  
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• Poisonous Pufferfish Threaten Mediterranean Beaches: 'They'll Cut Off Your Finger,' Warns Fisherman

  23-06-2026 13:37 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The invasion of toxic pufferfish in the Mediterranean is causing injuries, damaging fishing gear, and threatening ecosystems, prompting calls for action from fishermen and marine experts.
  
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• Is Nancy Guthrie Really Dead? Kidnappers Send Contradictory Alive and Dead Ransom Notes to Savannah's Family

  23-06-2026 13:27 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Investigators probing the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie are examining conflicting ransom notes, including one that claims the 78-year-old mother of Today host Savannah Guthrie is already dead.
  
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• 'Imagine That': NFL Insider Stunned After Taylor Swift's Dad Forces Travis Kelce to Sign Ironclad $2 Billion Prenup

  23-06-2026 13:26 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Travis Kelce's reported prenup with Taylor Swift has drawn fresh scrutiny after an NFL analyst reacted to claims Scott Swift drew up an ironclad deal.
  
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• Fans Slam 'Pathetic' Jimmy Fallon for Giving Conor McGregor a Platform Despite His Sexual Abuse Legal Troubles

  23-06-2026 13:25 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Jimmy Fallon faces criticism for hosting Conor McGregor on 'The Tonight Show,' with viewers accusing him of rehabilitating McGregor's image despite his controversial legal history.
  
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• 'I Saw It': Trump Doubles Down On Unverified Claims That Vandals Used Box Cutters to 'Cut' Lincoln Memorial Pool 'Very Violently'

  23-06-2026 13:23 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  President Trump claims vandals damaged the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, but evidence is lacking. The incident involves a no-bid contract and a donor with felony convictions.
  
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• Fired Workers Awarded Six-Figure Payouts After Losing Corporate Jobs Over Charlie Kirk's Death Posts

  23-06-2026 13:23 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Public employees dismissed for social media posts about Charlie Kirk's assassination win significant settlements, highlighting First Amendment rights in government workplaces.
  
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• Is AI Coming For Your Job? Concerns Mount As Oracle Lays Off Another Batch of 21,000 Employees

  23-06-2026 13:06 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Oracle has cut 21,000 jobs globally, attributing the reductions to AI deployment. The company spent £1.36bn on severance and restructuring, highlighting the financial impact of its AI expansion.
  
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• Retirement Planning at 57? Dave Ramsey Says You Can Still Hit $1 Million on a $50,000 Salary

  23-06-2026 12:51 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A 57-year-old can still build a £780,000 retirement fund with consistent investing. Dave Ramsey shares advice on overcoming late retirement planning challenges and achieving financial security.
  
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• 10 Years of Brexit: What Britain Gained, What It Lost and Why the Country Remains Divided

  23-06-2026 12:41 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Ten years after Brexit, the UK remains divided on its impact. While some leaders tout freedom, many Britons view it as a 'disaster' affecting the economy and opportunities.
  
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• Trump Predicted Starmer Exit Ahead of UK Announcement: 'He Failed Badly… I Wish Him Well!'

  23-06-2026 12:38 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  US President Trump predicted UK PM Keir Starmer's departure, criticising his immigration and energy policies, amid growing political speculation in the UK.
  
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• Father and Son Busted After Cops Seize More Than 70 Guns in Alleged Georgia-to-New York Trafficking Ring

  23-06-2026 12:33 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A father and son have been charged after police allegedly uncovered a Georgia-to-New York gun trafficking operation involving more than 70 firearms, including modified weapons capable of increased rates of fire.
  
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• Euro Heat Roundup: How Unbearable Is It in Europe This Week?

  23-06-2026 12:23 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Europe is experiencing a severe heatwave with record temperatures and high humidity, leading to fatalities and environmental concerns across multiple countries.
  
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• Musk vs Khanna Feud Escalates: Musk Calls for Arrest Over Insider Trading as Khanna Seeks TV Debate on DOGE Cuts

  23-06-2026 12:15 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The controversy between Elon Musk and Representative Ro Khanna focuses on allegations of insider trading and the impact of USAID cuts.
  
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• Why Shania Twain Refuses to Call Herself a Feminist: Singer Says She Is 'Not Strong for a Woman'

  23-06-2026 12:09 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Shania Twain says she does not identify as a feminist, sparking debate after her comments on strength, identity, and gender labels in a new interview
  
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• Katie Price's Baby Daddy Peter Andre Slams Lee Andrews Over 'Categorically Untrue' Claim He's Adopted Her Kids

  23-06-2026 12:04 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Peter Andre has dismissed Lee Andrews' claim that he has 'adopted' Katie Price's children, calling it 'categorically untrue' and intensifying scrutiny over the controversial Father's Day remarks.
  
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• Fatal School Shooting Prompts Nationwide Security Review in Philippine Schools

  23-06-2026 11:59 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A school shooting in Tacloban City, Philippines, left three students dead and five injured, prompting a nationwide review of school security protocols and highlighting disparities in safety measures.
  
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• Police Scotland Calls for Community Solidarity After Lewis Hawkes' Arrest Over Edinburgh Attacks

  23-06-2026 11:51 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Police Scotland urges community vigilance and cooperation following anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh, as investigations continue into the motivations behind the incidents.
  
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• Amazon Prime Day 2026: Seven Items Worth Buying First to Beat the Inflation Rush

  23-06-2026 11:50 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Amazon Prime Day 2026 runs from 23 to 26 June as US inflation hits a 4.2% three-year high. Here are seven categories worth prioritising before stock disappears.
  
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• She Turned a 'Grandma Hobby' Into a $4.4M Business by Solving a Retail Problem: Stock

  23-06-2026 11:44 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Krista LeRay transformed her needlepoint hobby into the thriving Penny Linn shop. Her innovative inventory strategies led to $570,000 monthly growth and revolutionised the needlepoint market.
  
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