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• Jonathan Bailey Quits Ariana Grande Show After Barbican Artistic Director's Exit

  03-09-2026 07:03 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Jonathan Bailey and Ariana Grande have both exited the West End revival of 'Sunday in the Park with George', leading to recasting efforts for the 2027 Barbican production.
  
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• 'I Want To Make a Deal': Former FBI Agent Predicts Nancy Guthrie Case Will Crack When One Suspect Flips

  04-09-2026 12:58 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Former FBI executive Frank Storey believes the disappearance of 84 year old Nancy Guthrie will likely be solved through a plea deal when one accomplice finally flips.
  
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• Mitch McConnell Return Claims Emerge After Motorised Lift Recliners Arrive at His Home Following Weeks Away

  04-09-2026 12:27 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Mitch McConnell's absence and the sighting of lift recliners at his home have sparked speculation about his health, mobility, and ability to perform his duties as a senator.
  
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• Woman Made $850 in Less Than Two Days Pretending to Look for Apartments; Here's the Side Hustle Behind It

  04-09-2026 12:24 via ibtimes.co.uk
  Mystery shopping as a side hustle can earn up to $850 in two days. Learn how to pose as a fake tenant, earn money, and avoid scams in this lucrative industry.
  
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• Trump Ally Mike Huckabee Sparks Fury Claiming Gazans Need Ozempic While Dismissing Genocide and Starvation

  04-09-2026 12:21 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Mike Huckabee's remarks dismissing genocide claims in Gaza and referencing Ozempic have sparked criticism, highlighting ongoing debates over humanitarian conditions.
  
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• Mitch McConnell Phone Call Mystery Erupts After CNN Says It Never Confirmed Scott Jennings' 20-Minute Claim

  04-09-2026 12:14 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Questions about Mitch McConnell's absence intensify as Scott Jennings admits to not speaking with him recently, contradicting earlier claims of a phone conversation.
  
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• BTS Fans Debate Bang Si-hyuk Fraud Allegations: Is The HYBE Founder Being Unfairly Targeted?

  04-09-2026 12:14 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  BTS fans are divided over Bang Si-hyuk fraud allegations as the HYBE founder faces prosecutors after a police investigation into the agency's IPO.
  
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• Nina Dobrev Labelled 'Embarrassing' at Venice Red Carpet After Security Tells Her To Stop Posing and Move Along

  04-09-2026 12:06 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Nina Dobrev's red carpet appearance at the Venice Film Festival was unexpectedly cut short by a security official, sparking online debate and speculation about the incident's cause.
  
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• Trump Death Rumours Erupt as Dozens of Jewish Rabbis Seen Leaving White House After Private Oval Office Meeting

  04-09-2026 11:59 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A meeting between Jewish rabbis and Donald Trump at the White House sparked unfounded death rumours about the president, fuelled by social media speculation and a cryptic White House post.
  
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• Bernie Sanders' New AI Bill Could Shut Down Companies and Jail Developers for 20 Years

  04-09-2026 11:55 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Senators propose a bill to ban superintelligent AI, impose severe penalties for violations, and establish a federal agency to regulate AI development and ensure public safety.
  
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• School Principal Busted After Multiple Hidden Cameras in Girls Locker Room Were Discovered

  04-09-2026 11:50 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A high school principal has been arrested after multiple hidden cameras were discovered in girls' locker rooms and dressing areas at the facility.
  
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• 'I've Never Seen Taylor Swift Do This': Olivia Rodrigo Accused of Refusing Photo With Israeli Fan

  04-09-2026 11:47 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Olivia Rodrigo is accused of refusing a photo with a fan from Israel, but viral footage does not establish that nationality was the reason
  
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• Beyoncé Turns 45: How the Superstar Changed Music Forever and Rewrote the Rules of Pop

  04-09-2026 11:38 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Beyoncé turns 45 as B'Day marks 20 years, reflecting on how her surprise releases, visuals and genre shifts reshaped pop music
  
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• 11-Month-Old Toddler Tested Positive for Meth During a House Check Resulting in Arrest of Woman

  04-09-2026 11:38 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A woman was arrested after her toddler tested positive for methamphetamine. Authorities found drug paraphernalia in her home, raising concerns about child safety and drug exposure.
  
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• China Threatens France Over New Shein and Temu Levy as Paris Defends 'Eco-Friendly' Fashion Crackdown

  04-09-2026 11:32 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  France enacts a law imposing levies on ultra-fast fashion brands like Shein and Temu to curb environmental impact, sparking opposition from China, which views the measure as discriminatory.
  
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• British Man Facing Sweden Deportation as Wife Begs Andy Burnham to Intervene

  04-09-2026 11:32 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A British man in Sweden faces deportation despite ongoing legal appeals. His wife urges UK intervention, highlighting post-Brexit residency challenges and questioning Sweden's high refusal rate.
  
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• NFL Faces Criticism for Hiring Too Many 'Disproportionately White' Broadcasters

  04-09-2026 11:28 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The NFL is facing criticism over the lack of racial diversity among its top television broadcasters, with concerns over why major analyst roles continue to favour white former players.
  
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• CFMEU Delegate Busted in Australia: Police Seize Cocaine, MDMA and Steroids in Construction-Site Drug Probe

  04-09-2026 11:25 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Taskforce Hawk detectives arrested three individuals, including a CFMEU delegate, in a Melbourne drug trafficking investigation. Police seized drugs, weapons, and cash, highlighting construction sites as distribution hubs.
  
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• Enes Kanter Freedom Sues Chicago Sky Over Ejection, Points to WNBA Rulebook's Missing Definition of 'Woman'

  04-09-2026 11:18 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Enes Kanter Freedom has filed a lawsuit against the Chicago Sky, alleging wrongful ejection and discrimination during a WNBA game, citing the league's lack of a clear definition of 'woman'.
  
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• Police Trooper Criticised for Punching and Pulling Former Basketball Player by His Dreadlocks in Brutal Arrest

  04-09-2026 11:16 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Dashcam footage shows an Arkansas trooper using excessive force on Tedrick Washington Jr., a former basketball player, during a high-speed chase arrest, sparking widespread criticism and debate.
  
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• Nigel Farage Aide 'Suggests' Way Around Donations Law in Undercover Sting as Reform Leader Listens

  04-09-2026 10:58 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  An undercover investigation reveals Reform UK officials discussing ways to bypass UK electoral laws for a £500,000 foreign donation, sparking calls for legal scrutiny.
  
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• Former College Lecturer Admits Killing Married Couple in Drink-Drive Crash After Drinking at Christmas Party

  04-09-2026 10:43 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A former lecturer, Sophie Hynd, admitted to causing a fatal crash after a Christmas party, killing a couple and leaving their children to cope with the loss. She faces sentencing soon.
  
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• Trump Praises King Charles but Says Harry and Meghan Showed 'Great Disrespect'

  04-09-2026 10:39 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  US President Donald Trump criticised Prince Harry and Meghan for their treatment of the Royal Family, while praising King Charles III and the late Queen Elizabeth II
  
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• Nick Kyrgios Faced a Three-Month Ban for Cocaine: Here's Why It Was Cut to Just One

  04-09-2026 10:27 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Nick Kyrgios' suspension for cocaine use was reduced to one month after completing a treatment programme, highlighting the distinction between recreational and performance-enhancing drug use in tennis.
  
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• Kirstie Allsopp Undergoes Leg Surgery After Being Airlifted From a Muddy Devon Beach Path

  04-09-2026 10:22 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Kirstie Allsopp has undergone leg surgery after slipping on a muddy Devon coastal path, prompting a major rescue and airlift to hospital during her birthday outing
  
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• Jamie Vardy, 39, Could Make Shock Premier League Return After Everton Striker Crisis

  04-09-2026 10:07 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Everton are considering free agent Jamie Vardy, 39, after failed moves for Folarin Balogun and Joshua Zirkzee left the club short of strikers.
  
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• Uber Cuts 3,300 Jobs as Londoners Start Riding Its AI Taxis for No Extra Cost

  04-09-2026 09:46 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Uber has launched supervised AI taxi rides in London at no extra cost as it cuts 3,300 corporate jobs and expands investment in autonomous vehicles.
  
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• Reese Witherspoon Became Jury Foreman After Fellow Jurors Mistook Legally Blonde for Real Legal Training

  04-09-2026 09:43 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Reese Witherspoon's jury duty experience took an unexpected turn when fellow jurors believed her 'Legally Blonde' role meant she had legal training, leading to her selection as jury foreman.
  
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• £70m Tree-Planting Scam: Fraudsters Bought Supercars and Yacht With Cash From Shocking Con

  04-09-2026 09:35 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Three fraudsters were jailed for using £70 million from a tree-planting scam to fund luxury lifestyles, leaving 3,000 investors facing losses. The Serious Fraud Office continues to seek asset recovery.
  
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• Florida Therapist Arrested Over Alleged Sex With 42-Year-Old Patient: Why Is He a 'Victim'?

  04-09-2026 09:21 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Florida therapist Michelle Luchau-Rebora was arrested over an alleged sexual relationship with a 42-year-old patient. Here's why he is called a victim
  
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