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• Man Utd's Latest Defeat Exposes a Problem Lisandro Martínez Refuses to Ignore

  14-10-2026 09:13 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Lisandro Martínez has questioned Manchester United's recruitment and leadership after their 2-0 Champions League defeat by Atlético Madrid, arguing that repeated managerial changes will not solve deeper problems.
  
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• 'They Are Going To Kill Us': US Joins Israel and Argentina To Vote Against Global UN Pandemic Pact

  14-10-2026 16:20 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The United States, Israel and Argentina opposed a UN declaration on pandemic prevention and preparedness, prompting criticism while negotiations continue on a separate WHO Pandemic Agreement.
  
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• Sony Claims They 'Have Not Yet Decided' on PS6 Timing as Speculated Project Canis Leaks Online

  14-10-2026 16:13 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The PS6 release date and price remain unconfirmed as Sony's May statements resurface alongside Project Canis handheld leaks and $600-plus cost concerns.
  
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• Tyreek Hill Faces Ongoing NFL Review as Jury Awards Estranged Wife $500K Over Two Battery Counts

  14-10-2026 16:11 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A Miami jury found Tyreek Hill liable for two battery counts and awarded his estranged wife $500,000. The NFL's separate personal conduct review remains ongoing.
  
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• Federal Court Says Elon Musk and Kristi Noem Used 'State-Sanctioned Intimidation' on FEMA Worker

  14-10-2026 16:07 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A federal judge called Elon Musk's FEMA post 'state sanctioned intimidation' and cleared former FEMA official Mary Comans of false allegations.
  
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• White House Officials 'Didn't Believe Her Claims' as Guilfoyle Cited AI for Disputed Donor Texts: Report

  14-10-2026 16:04 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Kimberly Guilfoyle reportedly told White House officials that disputed texts linked to allegations she sought $100,000 from a donor were AI-generated before her resignation as ambassador to Greece
  
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• Chinese Groom's Big Day Descends Into Chaos as Ex-Lover Throws 100-Day Party in Same Hotel

  14-10-2026 15:56 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A wedding and a baby's 100-day celebration involving the same Chinese man were held at one Guizhou hotel, triggering a confrontation, police call and viral online reaction.
  
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• Donald Trump Claims He Already Won Midterms 'In a Landslide' While Issuing a Bizarre Houthi Warning

  14-10-2026 15:53 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Donald Trump warned Yemen's Houthi movement over Saudi attacks while invoking his 2024 election victory and accusing the group of seeking higher oil prices.
  
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• Fears Grow That Suspected Russian Plague May Hide a Secret 'Bioweapons Program' as China Panic Buys

  14-10-2026 15:52 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Questions have intensified over the unexplained death of Siberian laboratory worker Darya Shipilova, but claims involving plague, quarantines, China and bioweapons remain unverified.
  
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• Donald Trump's Push To Replace 'Artificial Intelligence' Reaches Melania's 2027 Student Competition

  14-10-2026 15:52 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Melania Trump has renamed the 2027 Presidential Artificial Intelligence Challenge, inviting US students, educators and schools to develop technology projects under the administration's preferred 'Super Intelligence' terminology.
  
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• An Alien World 7.5 Light-Years Away Has Water Clouds That 'Are Becoming Thicker and Thicker'

  14-10-2026 15:34 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Water clouds on WISE 0855 appear to vary in thickness, with James Webb observations revealing new clues about weather 7.5 light-years away.
  
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• Art of Play Calls Kelly Clarkson 'Completely Reprehensible' After Muted CCTV Footage Surfaces

  14-10-2026 15:32 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Kelly Clarkson's account of a brief visit to Brooklyn shop Art of Play sparked an online feud, fan review bombing and debate after silent security footage emerged.
  
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• Apple's New £299 TV Box Can Find Your Lost Remote and Answer Questions About Your Shows

  14-10-2026 15:30 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Apple's new £299 Apple TV 4K adds beta Siri AI for programme questions and recommendations, Find My support for the Siri Remote, an A19 chip and upgraded smart home controls.
  
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• UK COVID Cases Rise as XFG 'American Covid' Variant Spreads in Hospitals

  14-10-2026 15:29 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  COVID-19 activity is increasing in the UK as the XFG variant circulates, but UKHSA says there is no evidence it causes more severe illness or that compulsory isolation has returned.
  
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• Mark Zuckerberg's Guinness Sip Goes Viral as X Users Joke That He Looks 'Like He's Testing Human Food'

  14-10-2026 15:22 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A short clip of Mark Zuckerberg pausing after drinking Guinness on the Cheeky Pint podcast has gone viral, prompting jokes and speculation about his reaction.
  
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• Asmongold Reveals He Was Offered Over $20M for Gambling Sponsorships and Explains Why He Rejected It

  14-10-2026 15:12 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Twitch and Kick streamer Asmongold says he rejected gambling sponsorship offers worth more than $20 million, arguing that such promotions can harm viewers financially.
  
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• Christian Influencer With 100K Followers Indicted on Three Child Sexual Abuse Charges Over Haiti Trips

  14-10-2026 15:09 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Maylon Foshee faces three federal charges over alleged sexual abuse of minors in Haiti after a Louisiana grand jury returned an indictment.
  
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• Trump Reconsiders Firing Squad Livestream as Mike Johnson Warns It 'Would Be a Recruiting Tool'

  14-10-2026 15:07 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  President Donald Trump has not decided whether to livestream Nidal Hasan's scheduled firing squad execution, after Republicans and officials warned the footage could aid terrorist recruitment.
  
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• What Will New Apple HomeView's Face Recognition Mean for Shared Spaces?

  14-10-2026 15:05 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Apple's HomeView is a shared seven-inch smart display that uses facial recognition to personalise content for up to six people, with smart home controls, Siri AI and FaceTime.
  
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• Australia Without Migrants? Viral AI Video Exposes Fears Over Immigration Cuts and Worker Shortages

  14-10-2026 15:03 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A viral AI-generated campaign from the Australian Hotels Association imagines the disruption caused by fewer migrant workers as Australia debates proposed immigration cuts and labour shortages.
  
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• Anthropic's Claude AI Submitted Fake Murder Tip to Philadelphia Police During Test

  14-10-2026 15:01 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Anthropic's Claude Haiku 4.5 submitted fabricated information about an unsolved Philadelphia murder during an internal test, exposing gaps in safeguards for AI actions on real-world websites.
  
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• US Politicians Mocked After Celebrating Navy's 251st Birthday With Russian Cruisers and Indian Warships

  14-10-2026 15:00 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Several US politicians and officials used images of Indian, Russian or Soviet-era ships in posts marking the US Navy's birthday, prompting online criticism and corrections.
  
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• Bill Gates Warns Really 'Bad People' Will Exploit AI To Create 'A Lot of Negative Surprises'

  14-10-2026 14:58 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Bill Gates has warned that criminals using advanced AI without safeguards could cause major cyber disruptions within a year, while also highlighting the risk of AI-enabled biological attacks.
  
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• 'When I Moved to China': Trump Press Secretary Katie Zacharia's Bar Exam Answer Sparks Credential Firestorm

  14-10-2026 14:56 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Katie Zacharia's bar exam answer sparks a credential firestorm as searches of US attorney records fail to establish where Trump's new press secretary is licensed to practise law.
  
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• Donald Trump's Plan to Reclassify Marijuana Is Paused as the DEA Reviews a New Government Report

  14-10-2026 14:54 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A DEA judge has paused proceedings on Donald Trump's marijuana rescheduling plan while considering whether a new Government Accountability Office report should enter the hearing record.
  
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• Former Pentagon UFO Chief Claims Roswell Included 'Non-Human Bodies' That Were 'Refusing Food or Contact'

  14-10-2026 14:51 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Former Pentagon UFO chief Jay Stratton recounts an insider's Roswell alien survivors claim, despite conflicting US Air Force findings.
  
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• I'm So Tired': Travis Kelce Labelled a 'Misogynistic Caveman' Over Shane Gillis SNL Monologue

  14-10-2026 14:50 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Travis Kelce has faced online criticism after reportedly liking Shane Gillis' controversial SNL monologue, although the interaction alone does not prove he endorsed its remarks.
  
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• Major Banks Closed MAGA Accounts Over 'Reputation Risk', Federal Report Finds

  14-10-2026 14:48 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A federal OCC report says nine major US banks restricted or closed accounts linked to political, religious and lawful business activities, prompting a CFPB investigation.
  
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• Sony Announces a New Digital-Only PS5 Console That Requires System Language in Japanese

  14-10-2026 14:47 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Sony's Japan-exclusive Midnight Black PS5 Digital Edition launches on 19 November for ¥55,000, with Japanese-language and account restrictions and no built-in disc drive
  
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• Russell Brand's 'Ruthless' Side Alleged in Court as Prosecutors Claim He Ignored Women's Objections to Sexual Advances

  14-10-2026 14:43 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A prosecutor has described Russell Brand as "ruthless" and "calculating" during his trial on seven sexual offence charges involving six women
  
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