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• Is Mark Ruffalo Antisemitic? Actor Calls Accusation 'Appalling' While Torching $111 Billion Merger

  26-08-2026 10:25 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Mark Ruffalo defends his criticism of Israeli PM and Paramount's merger, rejecting antisemitism claims. His social media posts highlight concerns over humanitarian issues and corporate influence.
  
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• 'Carl Was Her Rock': Dolly Parton Was Left 'Lost' and Struggling After Late Husband's Death

  27-08-2026 09:14 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Dolly Parton was reportedly left 'lost' after husband Carl Dean's death, with sources revealing the emotional and physical toll of grief before the country music icon died at 80.
  
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• Trump Faces Threat to 40 Wall Street After Letitia James Vows To Seize Assets Over $354 Million Judgement

  27-08-2026 09:13 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Trump's New York property empire, including 40 Wall Street, may face asset seizure as Letitia James pursues a $354 million judgement.
  
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• Who Was Yayoi Kusama? The Artist Behind Polka Dots, Nude Protests and a Letter to Nixon

  27-08-2026 09:03 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The Japanese avant-garde artist turned childhood hallucinations into polka-dot paintings, pumpkins and immersive Infinity Mirror Rooms.
  
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• Did Tim Curry Have a Wife? The Truth About His Private Life and Relationships

  27-08-2026 08:56 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Tim Curry deliberately kept his relationships away from Hollywood's spotlight, even as his career made him a household name.
  
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• Andy Burnham Heads for First Trump Meeting With North Sea Oil in Focus

  27-08-2026 08:52 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  British PM Andy Burnham may meet US President Trump in New York, discussing Ukraine, North Sea oil, and international security. The meeting coincides with the UN General Assembly.
  
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• Xbox New Feature Update: Physical Game Owners Set To Unlock New Digital Benefits Across Console PC and Cloud

  27-08-2026 08:49 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Xbox's new feature lets physical disc owners claim digital copies, enhancing game preservation and cross-platform access. Testing begins soon, with broad support expected for Xbox One and Series X|S titles.
  
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• Tiger Woods Sparks Concern With Rare Appearance Months After DUI Arrest and Rehab

  27-08-2026 08:40 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Tiger Woods' recent video appearance has sparked concern among fans about his health, following his DUI arrest and treatment abroad. The video honoured his friend Notah Begay III's charitable work.
  
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• 'She Will Never Be Dolly': Taylor Swift's Dolly Parton Tribute Sparks Wealth Backlash Despite $2M Donation to Her Charity

  27-08-2026 08:34 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Taylor Swift's tribute to Dolly Parton has sparked online debate about Swift's philanthropy compared to Parton's legacy, despite Swift's $2 million donation to Parton's Imagination Library.
  
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• Middlesbrough House Fire Horror: Girl and Aunt Die in Blaze as Police Probe Possible Link to Deadly A66 Crash

  27-08-2026 08:29 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A house fire in Grangetown claimed two lives, prompting a murder investigation. Police are exploring potential links to a recent deadly A66 crash, amid concerns of organised crime.
  
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• Canada's 'No' to Trump Has Europe Watching After Carney Walks Away From Trade Talks

  27-08-2026 08:17 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Canada, led by Prime Minister Mark Carney, has become the world's most connected economy, signing over 20 trade deals globally, while seeking closer ties with the EU amid strained US relations.
  
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• Zuckerberg's Meta Settles Child-Safety Lawsuits for Up to $16.7 Billion With Daily Limits and Nighttime Blocks

  27-08-2026 08:16 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Meta settles child-safety lawsuits with a $16.7 billion agreement, introducing time limits and night-time blocks for teens on Instagram and Facebook, aiming to enhance online safety.
  
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• Kyrie Irving to Miami? NBA Trade Rumours Grow as Mavericks Face Uncomfortable Cooper Flagg Decision

  27-08-2026 08:06 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Kyrie Irving's future with the Dallas Mavericks is uncertain as trade rumours intensify, with rival teams questioning the franchise's stance ahead of the NBA trade deadline.
  
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• Yayoi Kusama Dead at 97: Inside the Trauma and Hallucinations That Inspired Her Famous Polka Dots

  27-08-2026 07:59 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Yayoi Kusama, renowned for her polka-dot art, passed away at 97. Her work, rooted in childhood hallucinations and personal trauma, became a global artistic language of colour and emotion
  
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• Pensioners Must Prove They Need Benefits: DWP May Even Seek Bank Statements Amid £370M Crackdown

  27-08-2026 07:56 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The DWP is asking Pension Credit claimants for bank statements in a £370M review, with up to 100,000 pensioners facing payment cuts.
  
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• Texas Drag Show Law Ruling Deals Blow to Ken Paxton as Judge Strikes Down SB 12

  27-08-2026 07:53 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A federal judge has invalidated Texas' drag show law, citing First Amendment violations and potential overreach affecting various performances.
  
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• Canada Takes Trump's Trade War to the Bathroom: Americans To Pay More for Toilet Paper, 700 Other Products

  27-08-2026 07:47 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A trade war between the US and Canada is set to push up American toilet paper prices, with tariffs hitting pulp, tissue, and finished paper goods.
  
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• 'Scalp Hunter' Serial Killer John Sweeney Dies in Prison Without Revealing Where He Hid Victims' Heads

  27-08-2026 07:33 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  British killer John Sweeney dies in prison, leaving unanswered questions about the missing remains of his victims. His death ends hopes of discovering the whereabouts of crucial evidence.
  
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• Musk Bets $100B on World's Largest Spaceport in Louisiana: 10K+ Jobs, 1M AI Satellites Planned

  27-08-2026 07:29 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  SpaceX will spend $100B on a Louisiana spaceport, its largest, to fly Starship and launch up to 1 million AI data-centre satellites into orbit.
  
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• Who Was Mica Miller? The Chilling True Story Behind Netflix's 'Death of the Pastor's Wife'

  27-08-2026 07:23 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Netflix's docuseries 'Death of the Pastor's Wife' investigates Mica Miller's life, her troubled marriage, and the events leading to her 2024 death, amidst allegations against her husband, John-Paul Miller.
  
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• Republicans Quietly Cut Dolly Parton's Reading Programme Months Before Trump Lowered Flags in Her Honour

  27-08-2026 07:21 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  As Donald Trump ordered flags lowered for Dolly Parton, Republican-led legislatures in Missouri and Indiana had already cut funding for her free children's book program
  
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• Chris Hansen Ambushes Robert Pattinson Biopic Primetime by Gatecrashing Theatres To Hijack A24 Audiences

  27-08-2026 07:02 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Chris Hansen has bought ads on every US screen showing A24's 'Primetime', using the Robert Pattinson film about his 'To Catch a Predator' era to promote his new sting network TruBlu.
  
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• Busy Philipps Says Her Brain 'Felt Broken' for Years Before Doctors Found Malignant Tumour

  27-08-2026 07:02 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Busy Philipps discusses her experience with a rare brain tumour, initially misattributed to perimenopause, and her subsequent surgeries and recovery.
  
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• Jonathan Kuminga Agrees To Two-Year $13M Deal With Minnesota Timberwolves Bypassing Lucrative Lakers Offer

  27-08-2026 06:11 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Jonathan Kuminga rejected a richer three-year Lakers offer to sign a two-year, $12.4 million prove-it deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves, keeping control of his next contract.
  
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• Nepal Border Mudslide Today Wipes Out Villages in Under a Minute as Hundreds Feared Dead or Missing

  27-08-2026 05:57 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  At least 47 American tourists are missing after a glacier-fed flood wiped out villages on the Nepal-China border, killing more than 150 as US families await State Department updates.
  
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• Why Queensland Is Australia's Fastest-Growing State Economy, and What's Driving the Interstate Exodus

  27-08-2026 05:37 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Queensland's economy outpaces national growth, driven by tourism, construction, and services. Interstate migration boosts population, while Olympic preparations and housing challenges shape future prospects.
  
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• Retirees Could Get $730K From Social Security After Paying Under $200K: Why Millennials Are Worried

  27-08-2026 05:06 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Social Security faces challenges as fewer workers support more retirees. Future retirees may receive substantial benefits, but demographic shifts and financial pressures raise concerns about the system's sustainability.
  
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• Man Says Changing His African Name on His Résumé Helped Him Finally Get Hired: 'Mwangi' to 'James'

  27-08-2026 01:03 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A Kenyan man in Canada changed his African name to a Western one on his résumé, leading to job offers and sparking discussions on workplace bias and immigrant assimilation.
  
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• 9/11 Terror Attacks Architect Khalid Sheikh Mohammed Slated for 2028 Trial After Decades of Delays

  27-08-2026 00:49 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, accused of orchestrating the 9/11 attacks, is set to stand trial in June 2028, nearly 27 years after the attacks, amid ongoing legal and procedural challenges.
  
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• Nepal Flash Floods: 33 British Tourists Missing, Including a 13-Year-Old Girl, as Rescue Effort Widens

  27-08-2026 00:40 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Nepal flash floods have left 33 British tourists missing, including a 13-year-old girl, as rescue teams expand operations.
  
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