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• Kate Middleton's Three Peaks Challenge Has Netizens Revisiting Meghan Markle's 'Hilarious' Viral Hiking Struggle

  01-07-2026 01:40 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Kate Middleton's Three Peaks Challenge achievement has reignited interest in a viral clip of Meghan Markle struggling during a hike, sparking online comparisons between the two royal figures.
  
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• Keir Starmer To Apologise For UK's Role In Forced Adoptions That Saw 185,000 Babies Taken From Mothers

  02-07-2026 13:46 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Prime Minister Keir Starmer will apologise for the British state's role in forced adoptions between 1949 and 1976, acknowledging the impact on mothers and adoptees.
  
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• Domino's Pizza UK Says It Will Stop Making Real Pizzas to Mock Sony's Playstation Digital Shift

  02-07-2026 13:46 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Domino's Pizza UK humorously mocked Sony's decision to phase out physical PlayStation games by announcing a fictional ban on real pizzas, sparking reactions and highlighting the digital shift in gaming.
  
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• ChatGPT's Daily Prompts Use Enough Electricity to Power a Small City

  02-07-2026 13:36 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  OpenAI's 2.5 billion daily ChatGPT prompts are driving rising electricity demand, highlighting AI's growing energy, water and infrastructure footprint.
  
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• Catholic Order Sold Properties For Just $1... Now Abuse Survivors Fear They'll Miss Out On Compensation

  02-07-2026 13:36 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The Australian federal government questions property transfers by the Christian Brothers, as a court grants a moratorium on abuse claims, allowing survivors to consider a compensation scheme.
  
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• Why Michael Burry's Caterpillar Short Is Bigger News Than His AI Bets Against Nvidia and Tesla

  02-07-2026 12:50 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Michael Burry bets against Caterpillar, questioning its AI-driven valuation surge. Explore his investment strategy and the implications for the stock market.
  
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• Ex‑FBI Agent: It's Too Soon To Call Those Nancy Guthrie Notes Fake — Here's Why

  02-07-2026 12:35 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The FBI now says some Nancy Guthrie ransom notes may still be 'potentially legitimate', despite earlier claims that all messages were fake, leaving the kidnapping case clouded by conflicting signals.
  
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• Yu-Gi-Oh! Tournament Suspended for a Week Because Players 'Smelled So Bad'

  02-07-2026 12:23 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  An Oregon card shop has paused its Yu-Gi-Oh! tournaments due to hygiene complaints, sparking online debate about cleanliness standards at trading card events.
  
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• Empire State Building Security Faces Questions After Rooftoppers' 1,400-Foot Proposal Stunt

  02-07-2026 12:18 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A Russian couple known for rooftopping was arrested after scaling the Empire State Building for an engagement stunt, raising serious security concerns at the iconic New York landmark.
  
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• Venezuela Earthquake Victims Slam US Aid Package Over 'Used Clothes' Donations? What the Viral Video Leaves Out

  02-07-2026 12:11 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Viral claims that Venezuela earthquake victims rejected used clothes sparked online debate, but there is no independent verification, and aid groups stress clean, wearable donations.
  
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• Who Was Skarlent Rodriguez? Quick Facts, Age And Career of the Former Florida Beauty Queen Found Dead After Venezuela Earthquake

  02-07-2026 12:05 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Skarlent Rodriguez, a 23-year-old Venezuelan model and beauty queen, tragically died alongside her boyfriend during earthquakes in Venezuela, leaving a legacy of kindness and ambition.
  
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• 'Elle' Has Fans Revisiting 'Legally Blonde'—Here's Where the Original Cast Is Now

  02-07-2026 11:59 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  With 'Elle' bringing renewed attention to 'Legally Blonde', here's where the original cast is now, 25 years after the hit comedy premiered.
  
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• Trump Medal of Honor 'Threesome' Joke About His Sons Stuns Crowd at Theodore Roosevelt Library Event

  02-07-2026 11:55 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Donald Trump joked about giving himself and his sons the Medal of Honor with a 'threesome' quip at the Theodore Roosevelt Library opening, days before America's 250th birthday.
  
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• Peter Thiel Pays Record $250/Sq Ft as Silicon Valley Cash Flows Into Florida

  02-07-2026 11:53 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Peter Thiel's record-breaking lease at 830 Brickell sets a new standard for Miami office rents, highlighting the city's growing appeal to major corporations and billionaires amid a corporate migration trend.
  
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• Hong Myung-bo Quits as South Korea Coach After President Lee Jae Myung's 'Incompetent People' Remark

  02-07-2026 11:51 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Hong Myung-bo resigned as South Korea coach after President Lee Jae Myung criticised football leadership following the team's 2026 World Cup exit
  
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• AI Whistleblower Warns Superintelligence Could Overtake Human Control by 2027 and Nobody Knows How to Stop It

  02-07-2026 11:43 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  AI safety expert Connor Leahy warns that superintelligent AI could arrive sooner than expected, urging stronger safeguards to prevent unpredictable and potentially dangerous outcomes.
  
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• Meta Employees Burned $221M in AI Tokens in One Month: Now Big Tech Starts Counting Every AI Prompt

  02-07-2026 11:41 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Companies are moving from unlimited AI usage to budgeted management, focusing on cost-effective productivity while maintaining significant gains. AI adoption continues to grow, with refined usage strategies.
  
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• Guide to small business funding Northern Ireland

  02-07-2026 11:39 via growthbusiness.co.uk
  
  By Timothy Adler on Growth Business - Your gateway to entrepreneurial successWith so much changing in the landscape, here’s a snapshot of the Northern Ireland funding landscape for entrepreneurs.Bank loansThe four local banks (Bank of Ireland, Ulster Bank, Allied Irish Bank and Danske Bank) each provide small business loans, which is normally the first port of call for small businesses.Asset Based FinanceAsset-based finance allows businesses to raise finances against the value of thei
  
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• Santa Claus' Arrested: 75-Year-Old Louisiana Man Held in Undercover Child Exploitation Sting

  02-07-2026 11:37 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A 75-year-old Louisiana man legally named Santa Claus was arrested in an undercover child exploitation sting in Kenner, police say
  
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• Trump Accounts App Is Now Live: Here's How to Claim Your Child's $1,000 Government Deposit

  02-07-2026 11:26 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The Trump Accounts app introduces a government-backed savings scheme, offering $1,000 for eligible US children born between 2025 and 2028. Activation begins July 4, with contributions from families and employers.
  
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• 'Spit Out Your Salary!': South Korea Coach Hong Myung-bo Booed at Airport After FIFA World Cup 2026 Exit

  02-07-2026 11:24 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo was met with boos and chants of 'Spit Out Your Salary!' as the national team returned home following its FIFA World Cup 2026 exit.
  
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• 31-Year-Old Woman Dies After Being Attacked by Deadly Alligator in Florida

  02-07-2026 11:23 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A 31-year-old woman died after an alligator attack in central Florida. The incident has raised safety concerns and prompted an investigation by wildlife authorities.
  
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• 10 Photos of Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus: Quick Facts About the Netflix Daredevils Behind the Illegal Empire State Building Climb

  02-07-2026 11:22 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Netflix stars Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus were arrested after illegally climbing the Empire State Building and getting engaged atop its spire.
  
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• 10 Photos of Lexi Minetree: Meet the Actress Who Plays Elle Woods in the 'Legally Blonde' Prequel

  02-07-2026 11:13 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Lexi Minetree stars as a young Elle Woods in the 'Elle' prequel series on Prime Video, exploring her high school years before Harvard.
  
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• Iran's Leadership Confronts Rising Domestic and International Pressures

  02-07-2026 11:01 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Iran's leadership faces economic difficulties, regional tensions, and diplomatic uncertainty. President Pezeshkian's government seeks to balance economic reform with national security amid growing public and international pressures.
  
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• Ukraine War Impact: Birds Build Nests From Discarded Fibre-Optic Drone Cables on Front Line

  02-07-2026 11:00 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Ukrainian birds are using discarded fibre-optic drone cables to build nests, illustrating how wildlife adapts to war-altered landscapes and the environmental impact of modern warfare.
  
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• MAGA Christians Allegedly Defend Trump Detention Centers Where Children Report Dirty Water, Mouldy Food and Illness

  02-07-2026 10:58 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Children in US detention centres face poor conditions, sparking criticism of immigration policies. Reports highlight unsafe water, inadequate food, and lasting trauma.
  
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• Second TripleS Member Collapses During Music Show, Sparking Fresh Concern Over Gruelling K-Pop Schedules

  02-07-2026 10:42 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A second tripleS member collapsed during a music show, sparking renewed concern over K-pop schedules after viral TikTok footage spread online
  
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• NBA Rumours: Celtics Didn't Get The Sixers Player They Originally Wanted In Jaylen Brown Trade

  02-07-2026 10:42 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  An additional report about Jaylen Brown's trade to the Philadelphia 76ers claims the Boston Celtics wanted to include another valuable player in the deal.
  
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• Kyiv Hit by Large-Scale Russian Missile and Drone Barrage, Killing at Least 13

  02-07-2026 10:37 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A large-scale missile and drone attack on Kyiv by Russian forces resulted in at least 13 deaths and over 90 injuries, causing significant damage to residential areas and prompting rescue operations.
  
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