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• Meta to pay up to $18bn to settle claims its platforms harm children

  26-08-2026 23:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The deal has been reached during a California federal court trial over claims brought by US states.
  
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• Federal Judge Rules That 'Paying Hush Money to an Adult Film Star' Is Not Protected by Immunity

  29-08-2026 17:49 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A New York federal judge rejected President Donald Trump's attempt to dismiss his state hush money conviction on presidential immunity grounds, ruling private cover-ups are not official acts.
  
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• Newsmax Host Carl Higbie Deletes Jelly Roll Music After Country Star Makes Trump Weight Jokes

  29-08-2026 17:42 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Carl Higbie publicly deleted Jelly Roll's music on Newsmax after the singer mocked Donald Trump's weight while guest‑hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live!, triggering a MAGA backlash.
  
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• Dolly Parton Credited Her Boston Terrier Popeye as Being a 'Spiritual Messenger From God' on Earth

  29-08-2026 17:13 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Following the tragic death of Dolly Parton, fans are remembering her incredible bond with her Boston terrier Popeye. The beloved dog famously saved the country music legend during a dark depression.
  
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• Virginia Man Says ICE Encounter Landed Him in Hospital With a Brain Bleed, Now Police Are Investigating

  29-08-2026 17:11 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Jose Mejia Hernandez, a Virginia man, alleges ICE agents assaulted him, causing a brain bleed. He has filed a police report seeking a criminal investigation into the incident.
  
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• Rockstar Exec Firmly Says 'No' to Microtransactions and Generative AI in Massive GTA 6 Game

  29-08-2026 17:11 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Rockstar's Rob Nelson has reportedly ruled out microtransactions and generative AI for GTA 6's core game, raising fresh questions about the series' next online mode.
  
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• Pastor John-Paul Miller Allegedly Took His Hospitalised Wife's Laptop and Leaked Her Nude Photos

  29-08-2026 16:35 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A Netflix docuseries investigates allegations against Pastor John-Paul Miller, including cyberstalking and posting intimate images of his wife, Mica Miller, who died by suicide in 2024.
  
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• Musk's X Loses First Amendment Lawsuit Over New York's Controversial 'Stop Hiding Hate Act'

  29-08-2026 16:30 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A federal judge dismissed X Corp.'s lawsuit against New York's 'Stop Hiding Hate Act', ruling that transparency mandates do not infringe on free speech.
  
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• J. Cole Abruptly Cancels Arena Show After Equipment Truck Crashes and Kills Driver on Interstate 5

  29-08-2026 16:11 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  J. Cole cancelled his Sacramento concert after a crew member died in a highway crash. The tragic incident involved a semi-truck transporting concert equipment from Seattle
  
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• Nepal Flash Floods: Death Toll Rises to 626 as Kathmandu Rejects General International Rescue Help

  29-08-2026 16:07 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The devastating Nepal Flash Floods leave at least 626 dead as Kathmandu formally rejects general international rescue help and requests only highly specialised technical assistance for trapped victims.
  
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• Where Is Barron Trump? Melania's Son Reportedly Living a 'Reclusive' Life and 'Doesn't Go Out' Amid Threats

  29-08-2026 15:55 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Barron Trump is reportedly living a 'reclusive' life under tight security amid Iranian threats and a reported bounty, as Melania Trump pushes for strict privacy.
  
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• Donald Trump, Melania Trump Marriage Rumours: Author Michael Wolff Claims Couple 'Barely Speak'

  29-08-2026 15:51 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Rumours about Donald and Melania Trump's marriage intensify as reports suggest they 'barely speak' and live separately, amid a power struggle with an aide. Experts weigh in on the implications
  
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• Donald Trump's Swollen Leg Condition May Lead to 'Wounds That Don't Heal' in Time, Doctor Warns

  29-08-2026 15:45 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A vein specialist warns that Donald Trump's chronic venous insufficiency and visibly swollen legs could progress to permanent skin damage and 'wounds that don't heal' without careful management.
  
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• Prince William Reportedly Faces Pressure to Reconcile With Prince Harry After UK Return

  29-08-2026 15:41 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Prince William reportedly feels blindsided and pressured to forgive Prince Harry following his unexpected UK return, as experts claim the heir to the throne's hand is being forced on reconciliation
  
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• 'They Were Waiting for Him': Latin Grammy Winner Detained by ICE After Landing in Miami From New York Concert

  29-08-2026 15:24 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Latin Grammy winner Degnis Nelson Bofill Miranda is detained by ICE at Miami airport after a New York concert, sparking deportation fears from his wife as legal battles mount
  
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• Katy Perry Slammed as 'Ignorant' and 'Unprofessional' Over Controversial Tribute to Dolly Parton

  29-08-2026 15:23 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Katy Perry has faced criticism over a reported Dolly Parton tribute in Mexico after opening her remarks with a comment about the late star's body.
  
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• California Pastor Accused of Abusing Children He 'Had Access To' Through 'A Familial Relationship'

  29-08-2026 15:21 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  David Johnson, a former pastor and massage therapist from Ojai, California, faces six felony counts of child molestation, with allegations spanning several years.
  
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• Elon Musk and xAI Literally Chose to Profit From Predators' Appetite for Abuse Content, Lawsuit Alleges

  29-08-2026 15:12 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A new US lawsuit accuses Elon Musk's xAI and its Grok chatbot of generating child sexual abuse images shared on X, raising fresh questions over AI safety and accountability.
  
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• Meghan Markle's Acting Comeback Reportedly Stalled After 'The Backlash in the U.K. Was So Intense'

  29-08-2026 15:02 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Meghan Markle's acting comeback in the U.K. has reportedly been stalled following fierce backlash over her rumored casting in Netflix's The Gentlemen, according to journalist Tina Brown.
  
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• Tucker Carlson Shockingly Demands Donald Trump Be Removed 'Immediately' Over His Nuclear 'Red Line'

  29-08-2026 14:58 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Tucker Carlson argues for Donald Trump's removal if he considers nuclear first use, highlighting a critical red line in presidential decision-making amid Pentagon's nuclear strategy review.
  
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• Lowering the Bar? FBI Drops Hiring Ban on Applicants Who Paid for Prostitutes Amid Staff Shortages

  29-08-2026 14:26 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The FBI has relaxed its hiring policies, including past prostitution conduct, to address staffing shortages, sparking debate over whether this lowers recruitment standards.
  
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• Stolen 1949 Picasso Etching Found Covered in Dust Behind Bedroom Door in Milwaukee Apartment

  29-08-2026 14:12 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A missing Picasso etching, 'Torero', was found in a Milwaukee flat after eight years. Discovered by a landlord, the artwork was authenticated and returned to police, closing a long-standing case.
  
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• NASA Explains the Spooky 'Negative-Space Jellyfish' Hovering Over Mars in New Curiosity Rover Image

  29-08-2026 13:32 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A 1967 NASA moon image, new Trump era UFO files and an offhand 'alien starbase' remark in Apollo briefings are reigniting debate over extraterrestrial life.
  
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• Trump Administration Reportedly Eyeing a Land Swap To Give Part of Yosemite to a Private Company

  29-08-2026 13:07 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The National Park Service is reportedly negotiating a land swap that could give part of Yosemite National Park to a private developer.
  
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• YouTuber Claims a Plumber Reportedly Visited Nancy Guthrie's Home Before Disappearance

  29-08-2026 12:57 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A YouTuber claims a plumber visited Nancy Guthrie's home before her disappearance, sparking speculation in the seven-month-old investigation
  
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• Trump Threatens To Oppose Britain's Falklands Sovereignty if Burnham Fails To Raise Defence Spending

  29-08-2026 12:13 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The Trump administration is considering using the Falkland Islands as leverage to pressure the UK into increasing defence spending, amid ongoing discussions about Nato commitments and military roles.
  
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• Anti-Immigration Provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos Detained by ICE and Faces Deportation After Overstaying Visa

  29-08-2026 12:04 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Milo Yiannopoulos, a British right-wing provocateur, faces removal from the US after missing an immigration hearing, despite his long history of supporting tougher ICE enforcement.
  
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• Trump hails 'historic' deal for US to control 65bn barrels of Venezuela's oil

  29-08-2026 04:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Venezuelan interim president says the unusual agreement will help revive her country's economy.
  
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• Wife of man who died after turbulence sues airline

  28-08-2026 19:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lawyers for Linda Kitchen say her husband was "fatally injured" after the flight dropped 6,000 ft.
  
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• Gatwick Airport faced water outage after main burst

  28-08-2026 19:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  SES Water says it has repaired a burst main which was affecting supply to the airport.
  
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