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• Jigsaw says it could shutter up to 20 stores after footfall dives

  14-08-2020 19:19 via uk.finance.yahoo.com
  
  The high street fashion retailer said it has accelerated plans to shake-up its operations after being impacted by the virus.
  
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• Trump's Altered-Looking Xi Photo Revives Harp Rumours as Woman in Frame Is Identified

  24-09-2026 23:31 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Trump's 'Only Trump' post with Xi Jinping triggered unverified Natalie Harp AI claims after the woman in the image was identified as Monica Crowley.
  
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• US and Iran Explore Hormuz Deal as Tehran Weighs Putting Ship Fees in Side Agreement, Sources Say

  24-09-2026 23:26 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  US and Iranian negotiators are reportedly discussing a phased agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, ease economic pressure on Tehran and defer a disputed shipping tolls proposal.
  
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• Google Sends First AI Chips Into Orbit as It Chases Elon Musk's Space Data-Centre Dream

  24-09-2026 23:01 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Google plans to launch two prototype satellites with Planet Labs by early 2027 to test whether its AI chips can operate in orbit and support future space-based data centres.
  
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• Trump Calls Chinese Press 'Friendliest' After Xi Welcome Camera Clash With Secret Service

  24-09-2026 22:55 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Donald Trump praised Xi Jinping's press corps during a White House visit after Chinese media personnel were involved in a camera-access confrontation with Secret Service agents.
  
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• Trump Appears To Struggle To Walk Straight as He Pushes Melania off Red Carpet While Waiting for Xi Jinping

  24-09-2026 22:53 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Footage of Donald Trump walking across the White House red carpet before welcoming Xi Jinping prompted online speculation, although the video does not establish whether he experienced difficulty walking.
  
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• Spain, France and Italy Named in Reported CIA Alert on Russian Drones but Rome Says It Has No Confirmation

  24-09-2026 22:41 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Italy has rejected a report alleging Russia could launch drones from disguised merchant ships against Mediterranean targets, while European officials said no specific alert had been confirmed.
  
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• America's Biggest Convenience-Stores Are Quietly Overcharging Consumers by a Few Cents More Than Sticker Price

  24-09-2026 22:38 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  An investigation found repeated price discrepancies at 7-Eleven, Circle K and other retailers, with shelf labels and fuel signs sometimes showing less than customers paid.
  
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• Arkansas Couple Charged After Girl, 12, Found Shaking in Bathroom Begging for Her 'Mama' Following Alleged Abduction

  24-09-2026 22:28 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  An Arkansas couple face six felony charges after allegedly grooming, abducting and sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl lured from South Carolina, court documents state.
  
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• CNN Challenges White House's Sworn 9:55 Press-Pass Timeline After Reporter Is Denied Entry at 11

  24-09-2026 22:20 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  CNN says the White House misled a federal court about restoring media credentials after a reporter was denied entry despite officials' sworn statement that press badges were available.
  
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• Michigan NICU Nurse Charged After Mother Finds Bruises on Baby Two Days Before Planned Discharge, Family Says

  24-09-2026 22:17 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A former Michigan NICU nurse has been charged with four counts of child abuse after a premature infant was found with bruises and multiple fractures in April.
  
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• Barrecore, Boom Cycle and Kobox Abruptly Shuts All London Studios 'Until Further Notice'

  24-09-2026 22:09 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Common Bond has closed all its London studios until further notice, as members seek clarity over prepaid packages and more than 100 Triyoga workers pursue unpaid wages.
  
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• Prince William Faces 'Not a Gentleman' Jabs Over Tom Cruise Helping Kate, but Clip Reveals More

  24-09-2026 22:08 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Tom Cruise's offer to help Kate Middleton down steps at a London film premiere prompted social media criticism of Prince William, although others defended his actions.
  
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• Durham NHS Trust Could Spend Five Years Reviewing up to 4,500 Breast Cases After Needless Mastectomies

  24-09-2026 22:00 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is considering a five-year review of up to 4,500 breast cancer cases after 321 women were harmed, including unnecessary surgeries and delayed diagnoses.
  
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• Letitia James's DOGE Treasury Case Thrown Out by Judge Who First Restricted Team's Access

  24-09-2026 21:47 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A federal judge has dismissed Letitia James's lawsuit challenging DOGE personnel's access to sensitive Treasury payment databases, ruling that the case became moot after the unit was dissolved.
  
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• Netanyahu Calls Gaza Genocide Charge 'Biggest Lie of the Century' Days After Mamdani Brands Him Its 'Architect'

  24-09-2026 21:44 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected genocide allegations over Gaza at the UN, while scores of delegates walked out and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas renewed calls for a two-state solution.
  
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• Warren Buffett's Son Skipped College to Become a Farmer, Now He's Chairman of $1.1T Berkshire Hathaway

  24-09-2026 21:28 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Howard Buffett becomes Berkshire Hathaway chairman after Warren Buffett steps down, taking responsibility for protecting the $1.1T company's culture.
  
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• Netanyahu Calls Departing UN Delegates 'Moral Cowards' After Dozens Walk Out as He Took the Podium

  24-09-2026 21:25 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Dozens of diplomats, including representatives from Arab and Muslim-majority states, left the UN General Assembly as Benjamin Netanyahu began a combative speech defending Israel's military actions.
  
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• Who Is Rev Flourish Klink? The New York Episcopal Priest Behind the Sermon Jesus 'Transitioned' After the Resurrection

  24-09-2026 21:18 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Who is Rev Flourish Klink? The Manhattan Episcopal priest behind a March 21 cathedral homily linking the Resurrection to a personal interpretation of gender and identity.
  
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• Meta Glasses Named in Seoul and Barcelona Filming Cases as French Prosecutors Investigate Women's Complaints

  24-09-2026 21:17 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Authorities in Paris, Seoul and Barcelona are investigating allegations that women were filmed without consent using Meta smart glasses and that some footage was shared or monetised online.
  
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• Netanyahu's UN Visit Faces 'Let Gaza Live' Blockade as Motorcades Are Diverted and Protesters Arrested

  24-09-2026 21:15 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A 'Let Gaza live' protest outside UN headquarters brought campaigners and public figures to Manhattan ahead of Benjamin Netanyahu's General Assembly address.
  
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• Elon Musk Could Invest in Warner Bros Owner as HBO-Backed Documentary About Him Awaits Release

  24-09-2026 21:14 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Elon Musk may join Paramount Skydance's investor group as it funds its proposed Warner Bros Discovery takeover, weeks before Alex Gibney's 'Musk' reaches US cinemas.
  
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• NAZA Gaza Documentary Set to Stream Free in November Despite Citizenship Threats to Its Directors

  24-09-2026 21:08 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Israeli filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor plan to stream their Gaza documentary NAZA free online in November after officials condemned the film and threatened legal action.
  
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• Who Has the Bigger Net Worth, Ella Langley or Tucker Wetmore? What to Know About Their Finances

  24-09-2026 21:07 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Ella Langley and Tucker Wetmore are reportedly dating, with sources cited by 'PEOPLE' confirming the romance. Here's what is known about their careers and estimated net worth.
  
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• What Is a White House 'Hard Pass'? Judge Orders CNN, Politico, and MS NOW's Special Access Restored

  24-09-2026 21:00 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A federal judge temporarily restored White House hard passes for CNN, Politico and MS NOW reporters, finding they may have been revoked without due process.
  
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• Trump Wincing During B-1 Bomber Flyover Fuels Dementia Claims as Xi Jinping Barely Reacts Beside Him

  24-09-2026 20:54 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A clip of Donald Trump reacting to a B-1 bomber flyover during Xi Jinping's Washington visit has gone viral, prompting health speculation that experts and officials have not confirmed.
  
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• Trump-Appointed Judge Orders Him to Restore White House Access to 'CNN', 'Politico', and 'MS NOW'

  24-09-2026 20:48 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Judge orders Trump administration to restore 'CNN', 'MS NOW', and 'Politico' press credentials for 14 days as First Amendment case continues.
  
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• Elizabeth Holmes Quick Facts: What Is Theranos, What Did She Do, What Is Her Net Worth, and Is She Married?

  24-09-2026 20:38 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Elizabeth Holmes is approved for transfer to a Texas halfway house in 2027. Explore the Theranos founder's conviction, net worth, marriage, and prison update.
  
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• 'It's Not Coming, Trust Me': World Bank Chief Says Big AI Data Centres Will Stay in Rich Grids

  24-09-2026 20:29 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  AI data-centre electricity use could nearly double by 2030, while the World Bank says frontier-scale infrastructure remains out of reach for most emerging markets
  
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• Social Security Could Face 26% Benefit Cuts by 2032 — Newly Retired Couples Could Lose $17K a Year

  24-09-2026 20:25 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Social Security benefits could fall 26% after the retirement trust fund is depleted in late 2032, CBO projects, unless Congress acts to close the funding gap.
  
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