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• MAGA Pastor Who Claimed Trans Activists Are 'Controlled by the Devil' Says He Resurrected 50 Dead

  03-09-2026 13:06 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Christian preacher Andrew Wommack claims over 50 resurrections, but lacks independent evidence. His controversial remarks on LGBTQ+ rights add to the debate surrounding his ministry.
  
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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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• Do You Need Sex Every Week for Good Mental Health? The Truth Behind the Viral Claim

  04-09-2026 09:10 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A viral claim says weekly sex is linked to better mental health. Here's what a 2025 study actually found and what it does not prove
  
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• Jim Thornton's 57-Minute Chatroom Mystery: Passenger Spots Disturbing Messages Before Suspension

  04-09-2026 09:07 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Jim Thornton, Wheel of Fortune announcer, was suspended after being seen in a controversial chatroom during a flight. His lawyer denies any illegal activity, and no charges were filed.
  
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• Newborn Girl 'Suffered 33 Wounds in 15 Stabbings': Mum, Boyfriend and His Parents Charged With Murder

  04-09-2026 09:02 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Four individuals, including the baby's mother, have been charged with murder after a newborn was found stabbed 33 times in Sheffield. The case involves a 15-year-old minor and Slovakian nationals.
  
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• Bernie Sanders AI Bill Threatens Developers With 20-Year Jail Terms, Likening Tech to Nuclear Weapons

  04-09-2026 08:48 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Sanders and Casar want to ban superintelligent AI and jail violators for 20 years, comparing it to nuclear crimes, days after OpenAI said its new model may already be AGI.
  
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• GPT-6 Astra Benchmarks Revealed: How OpenAI Says It Compares With Claude and GPT-5.6

  04-09-2026 08:41 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra demonstrates major advancements in coding, scientific reasoning, and professional tasks, outperforming GPT-5.6 Sol and several Claude models in key benchmarks
  
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• Sam Altman Downplays ChatGPT's Water Thirst With an Almond Claim That Overstates the Real Gap Threefold

  04-09-2026 08:30 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  OpenAI's Sam Altman says 38,000 ChatGPT queries equal one almond's water. His own 2025 figure points to about 11,000, overstating the AI gap by roughly threefold.
  
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• Could Britain Have a Snowier Winter? What a Powerful El Niño Could Mean

  04-09-2026 08:12 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Britain may face a wetter and stormier start to winter due to a strong El Niño, but widespread heavy snow is not yet predicted
  
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• Jaden Newman's Bizarre 'Why Bebe?' Video Resurfaces Years Later Amid Viral Streamer Drama

  04-09-2026 07:59 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Jaden Newman's 2022 music video 'Why Bebe?' resurfaces amid renewed interest in her streaming appearances, including a recent streamer prom event, despite unverified online claims.
  
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• White House Launches arcade.gov, Turning Deportations and MAGA Slogans Into Playable Retro Games

  04-09-2026 07:54 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The White House has placed five retro games on a federal .gov site, gamifying deportations and border walls while steering players toward Trump's $1,000 child savings plan.
  
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• Wild Horse Nine: John Malkovich Plays CIA Agent Who Says 'We Came Down Here to Destabilise' Chile

  04-09-2026 07:49 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Martin McDonagh's 'Wild Horse Nine' premieres at Venice Film Festival, featuring John Malkovich as a CIA agent during Chile's 1973 coup, blending dark comedy with political satire.
  
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• Maria Bartiromo Was Reportedly Fired After Leaking Fox Trump Coverage Guidance to White House

  04-09-2026 07:28 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Maria Bartiromo was reportedly fired by Fox News after she screenshotted internal guidance telling staff to avoid Trump's 2020 election claims and sent it to the White House.
  
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• Elon Musk's Estranged Daughter Vivian Criticises Tech Championed by Her Dad in New Fashion Campaign

  04-09-2026 07:24 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Elon Musk's daughter, Vivian Wilson, critiques AI's impact on creativity in Desigual's 'Born to Disobey' campaign, highlighting a cultural contrast with her father's pro-AI stance.
  
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• Kat Dennings Reveals Tom Hardy Drove Her Home After Her Mad Max Audition and Stayed for Tea With Her Mum

  04-09-2026 07:02 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Kat Dennings recounts a gruelling 'Mad Max' audition with Tom Hardy, who later drove her home and stayed for tea with her mother, leaving a lasting impression.
  
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• Bayan International Group's 30 Per Cent Bayan Resources Stake Faces Rumours at Completion

  04-09-2026 05:40 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The US-Indonesia strategic partnership advances with Bayan International Group's acquisition of a 30% stake in PT Bayan Resources, marking one of the largest American investments in Indonesia in 30 years.
  
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• NASA Mars Picture Reignites Alien Theories Online but Agency Says No Evidence of Life

  04-09-2026 00:15 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A NASA image from Mars has reignited speculation about extraterrestrial life, showing patterns some believe resemble tyre tracks. However, NASA emphasises scientific analysis is needed to confirm any biological links.
  
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• Pancreatic Cancer Drug Rasonque Shows Early Promise Against RAS-Mutated Lung Cancer Too

  03-09-2026 23:59 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A drug approved for pancreatic cancer shows promise in treating lung cancer, with early trials indicating tumour shrinkage in over 30% of patients. Larger studies are underway to confirm these findings.
  
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• JD Vance Rejects Calling Iran Conflict a 'War' as Fallen Airman's Widow Fights for Missing Family Benefits

  03-09-2026 23:50 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Vice President JD Vance's refusal to label the Iran conflict as a war affects military benefits for families of fallen soldiers, sparking controversy amidst ongoing strikes and political debate.
  
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• University Study Reveals Packaging Makes Non-Alcoholic Beers More Expensive Than They Should Be

  03-09-2026 23:42 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A University of Sheffield study finds that no/lo alcohol products are cheaper individually but lose price advantage in bulk, impacting consumer choices and alcohol-related harm reduction efforts.
  
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• What Is a Tuey-Rodriguez Instruction? The Last-Resort Jury Charge That Could Decide Lindsay Clancy's Fate

  03-09-2026 23:38 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Lindsay Clancy's murder trial may end in a mistrial as the jury remains deadlocked after six days, despite a judge's rare instruction to reach a unanimous verdict.
  
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