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• Markets lacklustre as traders caught between virus and stimulus

  17-06-2020 18:49 via uk.finance.yahoo.com
  
  The FTSE 100 ended the day up 10.4 points to 6,253.25.
  
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• Noah's Ark Search Takes New Turn as Researchers Probe Beneath Boat-Shaped Turkish Mound

  24-09-2026 00:08 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Researchers are examining the Durupınar formation in eastern Turkey using drilling, radar and robotics, but no scientifically verified evidence has yet linked the boat-shaped mound to Noah's Ark.
  
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• Trump Supporter Says She Cannot Find Farm Workers After Backing Deportations, Telling $20-An-Hour Applicant 'Get Bent'

  24-09-2026 00:01 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Wisconsin dairy farmer Abby Swan says she is milking 300 cows largely alone while facing an acute labour shortage, rising costs and online criticism over her political views.
  
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• 'Human Rights Abusers Will Not Let a Border Stop Them': 130 UN Experts Demand Action on Transnational Repression

  23-09-2026 23:54 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  More than 130 UN human rights experts have urged governments, technology companies and INTERPOL to tackle transnational repression, including spyware, AI-enabled threats and cross-border intimidation.
  
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• Girls in Gaza Reportedly Married off To Alleged Rapists as Families Struggle for Food and Shelter, UN Warns

  23-09-2026 23:42 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  UN agencies report rising forced and child marriage in Gaza, including allegations involving girls as young as 12 and survivors of sexual violence, amid hunger, displacement and worsening living conditions.
  
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• Kate Middleton Dazzles at 'Digger' World Premiere With Prince William, Tom Cruise and David Beckham

  23-09-2026 23:15 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Kate Middleton attended the Digger world premiere in London with Prince William, Tom Cruise and David Beckham, drawing attention in a Jenny Packham gown and historic royal jewellery.
  
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• A Year After Trump's Tylenol Warning, 3 Million-Patient Review Finds No Causal Autism or ADHD Link

  23-09-2026 23:09 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  An umbrella review covering more than three million participants found that evidence does not establish a causal link between prenatal paracetamol exposure and autism or ADHD.
  
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• Argentine Congressman Accused of Taking Drugs in Session Says He Was Scratching His Navel With a Pen

  23-09-2026 23:03 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Argentine deputy Juan Manuel Rossi denies appearing to use drugs during a legislative session, saying the object near his face was a ballpoint pen used to scratch his navel.
  
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• Tinder Date Turned Nightmare: Prison Officer Raped and Choked by Woman After Relationship Breakdown

  23-09-2026 22:49 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Stephanie Dadd-Zammit admitted rape by compelling sexual penetration and assault in the Melbourne County Court, with sentencing yet to take place.
  
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• United Airlines Passenger Says She Stood To Escape Masturbating Seatmate Only To Be Sent Back Because Flight Was Full

  23-09-2026 22:39 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A United passenger says crew members failed to protect her after she reported that a seatmate was masturbating, allowing him to leave freely and offering limited compensation.
  
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• New York Times Faces Florida Lawsuit Over Israel Coverage and Internal Editorial Rules

  23-09-2026 22:31 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Florida's state pension fund and a policy group have sued the New York Times Company, seeking internal records and alleging inadequate board oversight of disputed Israel coverage.
  
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• Amazon Cut 30,000 Jobs But Now It Wants Laid-Off AI Workers Back as It Battles Google and OpenAI for Talent

  23-09-2026 22:30 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Amazon is contacting some former employees about returning for AI, machine learning and cloud roles, as the company competes for specialised talent after large-scale layoffs.
  
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• Wendy's Goes Full 2000s Emo With Metalcore Album Called 'Songs To Listen to in the Parking Lot'

  23-09-2026 22:27 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Wendy's has released a six-song emo and pop-punk project featuring vocalists from bands including Memphis May Fire, Silverstein, blessthefall and State Champs.
  
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• Elon Musk Could Back Paramount's $110bn Warner Bros Deal After Larry Ellison's $1bn X Investment

  23-09-2026 22:23 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Paramount is reportedly considering asking Elon Musk to join the investor group funding its proposed £83bn Warner Bros. Discovery takeover, following Larry Ellison's backing of X's acquisition.
  
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• US and Iran Resume Indirect New York Talks as Pezeshkian Tells UN: 'We Did Not Bend the Knee'

  23-09-2026 22:02 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Iran and the United States have resumed indirect talks in New York after months of conflict, as President Masoud Pezeshkian defended Tehran's position and urged diplomacy without force.
  
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• $100 Credit for Enduring Lewd Act? Woman Reports Man Pleasuring Himself, Claims United Made Her Sit Beside Him Anyway

  23-09-2026 21:50 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A woman says United crew made her return beside a passenger she reported for allegedly masturbating on a flight, prompting complaints to the airline, FAA and FBI.
  
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• DOJ Says Access Is 'A Privilege, Not a Right' in Push to Bar CNN, Politico and MS Now Out of the White House

  23-09-2026 21:47 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The Justice Department has urged a federal judge to uphold Donald Trump's decision to bar reporters from CNN, Politico and MS Now from White House access.
  
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• Arnaud Denis' Final Warning Before Euthanasia: 'There Is a Health Emergency' for ME Patients

  23-09-2026 21:44 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  French actor and theatre director Arnaud Denis warned of inadequate care for people with ME/CFS in a final post published before his euthanasia in Belgium.
  
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• Lonzo Ball Fires Back at Retirement Rumours After Emotional Podcast Confession Gets Blown Out of Proportion

  23-09-2026 21:36 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Lonzo Ball has rejected reports that he has retired from basketball, clarifying that he remains a free agent seeking an NBA opportunity after years of serious knee problems.
  
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• Prince Harry Warns AI Will 'Hook, Exploit and Break' Children — Then a Glitch Halts His Speech

  23-09-2026 21:33 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Prince Harry warned AI companion chatbots could pose greater risks to young people than social media before a teleprompter fault interrupted his New York address.
  
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• Antonio Brown Set To Dodge 30-Year Prison Threat With 'Offer He Couldn't Refuse' Plea Deal

  23-09-2026 21:29 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Antonio Brown is expected to enter a Miami plea agreement that would reduce the attempted murder charge to aggravated assault, with probation proposed subject to court approval.
  
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• Chinese Woman Allegedly Kills Roommate Over Loud Gaming as Tearful Bloodstained Video Goes Viral

  23-09-2026 21:24 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A bloodstained video has sparked online claims of a Chinese university dormitory killing linked to gaming noise, but authorities have not confirmed the incident and its authenticity remains unclear.
  
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• 'Space Is a Warfighting Domain': RAF Chief Warns Britain Faces a New Battlefield Above Earth

  23-09-2026 21:08 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Britain has created a new RAF space unit to counter hostile activity in orbit, while officials warn that satellite disruption threatens military operations and the wider UK economy.
  
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• ICE Looks Beyond Mega-Prisons With New Mobile Detention Facility Plan

  23-09-2026 20:58 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  ICE is exploring mobile detention facilities in Pennsylvania, with a proposal for temporary holding capacity near immigration enforcement operations.
  
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• Hilary Duff's Comeback Tour Just Got Bigger: 32 New 2027 Dates Added After Fan Demand

  23-09-2026 20:56 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Hilary Duff has added 32 dates to her 2027 Lucky Me Tour, including a Pittsburgh performance with Dashboard Confessional, after strong demand for her comeback shows.
  
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• XI's US State Visit Begins With China's Stark 'Four Red Lines' Message to Trump

  23-09-2026 20:55 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  China has warned the US against challenging four issues, led by Taiwan, ahead of Xi Jinping's expected meeting with Donald Trump amid disputes over security, human rights, technology and trade.
  
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• Dollar General CEO Says $100K Earners No Longer Feel 'High Income' as Inflation Hits Spending

  23-09-2026 20:52 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Dollar General CEO Todd Vasos says $100,000 earners feel financially stretched as inflation and fuel costs push more US shoppers towards discount retailers.
  
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• 'It Was Basically on Fire': Raf Hawk Jet Crashes in Fiery Inferno After Witness Spots Flames Moments After Take-off

  23-09-2026 20:46 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Two RAF pilots suffered what are believed to be minor injuries after ejecting from a burning Hawk T2 jet shortly after take-off from RAF Valley in Anglesey.
  
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• He Was Looking for a Job — Then He Uncovered Nearly 60,000 Fake Listings Targeting Desperate Workers

  23-09-2026 20:44 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Jay Jones investigates fake recruiters and duplicate LinkedIn profiles, revealing recruitment-scam red flags and how job seekers can protect their personal information.
  
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• AI Is Turning Student Aid Into a New Fraud Front — And Colleges Are Being Forced to Verify Who Is Real

  23-09-2026 20:38 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  AI-driven student-aid fraud is prompting tougher FAFSA identity checks, while colleges face financial risk and legitimate US students encounter added verification.
  
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