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• 'Not far enough' - US parents and teens on Meta's new limits for young users

  28-08-2026 11:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  As part of an $18bn settlement in a child-safety lawsuit, Meta announced new restrictions on its apps. We asked families what they thought.
  
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• Donald Trump Reportedly Prepares Executive Privilege Legal Defenses Ahead of Anticipated Midterms

  30-08-2026 14:59 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  President Trump prepares legal defences using executive privilege, potentially shielding private advisers from congressional scrutiny.
  
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• 'Severe Discrimination': Kanye West Reportedly Paid White Staff More and Ordered a Black Guard to Cut Dreads

  30-08-2026 14:58 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A former Donda Academy security guard has filed a Kanye West discrimination lawsuit alleging racial pay disparities and unfair termination over dreadlocks.
  
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• Who Was Manjeet Kaur? Punjabi Instagram Influencer Dies Weeks After Alleged Abduction and Arson Attack

  30-08-2026 14:47 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Chandigarh Police are investigating the death of Instagram creator Manjeet Kaur, who died after an alleged abduction and arson attack.
  
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• UK Police Spies Who Infiltrated Activist Groups Could Face Charges for Deceiving Female Activists Into Sex

  30-08-2026 14:42 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Former UK police spies could face charges after the CPS began reviewing evidence over undercover officers who deceived female activists into sexual relationships.
  
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• Walmart Agrees To Pay $50M in DOJ Settlement Over Alleged Opioid Prescriptions at Its Pharmacies

  30-08-2026 14:30 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Walmart will pay $50 million to settle a DOJ lawsuit over unlawfully filled opioid prescriptions, highlighting pharmacy compliance failures.
  
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• 'I Had No Choice': Woman Says Catholic Priest and Parents Pressured Her Into Adoption in 1983

  30-08-2026 14:29 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Julia Macklin's story reveals forced adoptions continued into the 1980s, challenging the belief they ended in 1976. Her fight for justice highlights the lasting impact on affected families.
  
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• Sarah Ferguson Reportedly 'Bombarded' With Documentary Offers To Address Epstein Scandal Amid UK Comeback

  30-08-2026 14:28 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Sarah Ferguson reportedly faces a wave of documentary and interview requests after news of her return to the UK amid the Epstein scandal.
  
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• Walmart Worker Quits After Reportedly Being Asked to Train the Manager Who Took His Promised Job

  30-08-2026 14:24 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A Walmart worker quits after management passed him over for a promised promotion. The viral TikTok video highlights severe workplace favouritism and the frustration of training an inexperienced boss.
  
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• White House Teleprompter Operator Fined $172K for Insider Trading Using Trump Speech Drafts

  30-08-2026 14:01 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Gabriel Perez, a White House teleprompter operator, was fined £126,900 for insider trading on Trump's speeches, exploiting non-public information to profit from prediction markets.
  
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• Leaked Files Expose Plan To 'Sell Away' Yosemite Park Parcel for Highest-Bidding Luxury Resort Construction

  30-08-2026 13:58 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A proposed land swap in Yosemite National Park could grant private road access to a Las Vegas firm, sparking controversy and opposition from conservationists and former officials.
  
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• Is Karoline Leavitt Joining 'The View'? Former WH Official Could Appear on Show Trump Called 'Stupid'

  29-08-2026 22:24 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Karoline Leavitt, former White House press secretary, may join ABC's 'The View' as a guest, despite past tensions with the show. Official negotiations for a permanent role have not begun.
  
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• Indigenous Tribe Fights Back Against Trump's 'Lake America' Renaming: 'He Cannot Erase Our Culture'

  29-08-2026 22:06 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The Seneca Nation urges President Trump to reverse his decision to rename Lake Ontario, citing cultural erasure and treaty violations, amid rising US-Canada tensions.
  
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• Jenny Lupton's Death: Family Rejects Suicide Speculation After Southwest Flight Attendant's Balcony Fall

  29-08-2026 19:01 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Jenny Lupton's family disputes suicide claims after her death in Hawaii. Police continue to investigate, with no conclusions on the cause or manner of death.
  
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• Sarah Ferguson Reportedly Returning Back Into UK to Rent a Fancy £10k-a-Month Gated Property

  29-08-2026 18:52 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Sarah Ferguson is returning to the UK, renting a new home after a seven-month absence. Her move coincides with ongoing investigations into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and recent family developments.
  
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• Michael Wolff Calls Trump a '300-Pound Man Who Stuffs Himself With Poison' While Discussing His Mortality

  29-08-2026 18:28 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Biographer Michael Wolff claims President Trump is worried about his mortality, citing health concerns and recent celebrity deaths, sparking renewed debate over his fitness for office
  
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• UFO Researcher Claims a 3.4-Mile-Long Moon Anomaly Is Just a 'Small Shuttle Craft' for the Aliens

  29-08-2026 18:01 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A 1967 NASA photo has resurfaced, sparking claims of a 3.4-mile alien craft near Theophilus crater. Despite the lack of evidence, UFO enthusiasts argue it shows extraterrestrial surveillance
  
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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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