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• PlayStation 6 Release Date and Pricing: PS6 Won't Be Cheaper as Hardware and SSD Costs Soar

  05-07-2026 17:22 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Sony's shift to digital-only PlayStation 6 may not lower costs due to rising hardware prices, despite eliminating physical discs. The focus remains on advanced processors, memory, and storage components.
  
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• Who is Jason Durr Playing in 'EastEnders'? Fans Want 'Casualty' Star To Join Cast Permanently

  05-07-2026 20:00 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Jason Durr, known for roles in Casualty and Heartbeat, joins EastEnders as Clive Masters. Fans hope his character becomes a permanent fixture in Albert Square.
  
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• Wimbledon Defaults 15-Year-Old for Racket Bounce, But No One Was Hurt: Other Players Escaped Default for Same Offense

  05-07-2026 19:53 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Wimbledon disqualified 15-year-old Ida Wobker after her racket bounced into the stands, with officials citing unsportsmanlike conduct and no fine issued in the junior draw.
  
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• Did Lionel Messi Cheat? Footballer Sparks Fury Over 'Unsporting' Free-Kick Incident at World Cup

  05-07-2026 18:30 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Lionel Messi's quick free-kick during Argentina's World Cup match against Cape Verde sparked online debate, with some calling it clever and others unsporting. Argentina eventually won 3-2 in extra time.
  
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• Why Prince William and Princess Kate Met Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Before Their Wedding Explained

  05-07-2026 18:26 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce met Prince William and Princess Kate in a private meeting before their wedding, highlighting a unique celebrity crossover and sparking public interest.
  
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• Gold and Silver Prices Update: Why Global Dealer Rosland Capital Filed for Bankruptcy

  05-07-2026 18:10 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Rosland Capital, a major dealer in gold and silver, filed for bankruptcy amid soaring precious metal prices, revealing vulnerabilities in its business model and raising questions about the industry's stability.
  
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• 10 Photos of Alex Eala: Filipino Tennis Player 'Far From Satisfied' After Upsetting Iga Swiatek, Eyes Historic Wimbledon Round of 16

  05-07-2026 18:01 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Filipino tennis star Alex Eala stuns Wimbledon by defeating defending champion Iga Swiatek, advancing to the fourth round and marking a historic moment for Philippine tennis.
  
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• Peter Thiel Accuses Pope Leo XIV of Acting as a 'Chinese Communist Agent' Over AI Rules

  05-07-2026 17:56 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Peter Thiel accused Pope Leo XIV of acting as a 'Chinese communist agent' over AI regulation, sparking a heated debate at the Aspen Ideas Festival about the geopolitical implications of AI policies.
  
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• 'The Face Shape Is All Wrong': New Viral Footage Reignites 'Fake Melania' Conspiracy Claims

  05-07-2026 17:51 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The 'Fake Melania' conspiracy theory resurfaces after a recent Trump appearance, sparking online debate despite no evidence supporting the claims.
  
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• NASA Insider Claims Photo Labs Airbrush UFOs Out of Images Before Public Release

  05-07-2026 17:48 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Donna Hare's decades-old claim that NASA airbrushed UFOs from photos resurfaces, sparking renewed interest and debate despite lacking concrete evidence or documentation.
  
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• Elon Musk's 'Chainsaw for Bureaucracy' Just Left an $11 Billion Budget Hole as Trump Rehires Staff

  05-07-2026 17:40 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Elon Musk's dramatic cost‑cutting experiment in Donald Trump's second term has ended with the shutdown of the Department of Government Efficiency and an $11 billion hole in the US budget.
  
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• Prince Harry Reportedly 'Close to Tears' as Security Concerns Keep Family From UK Trip

  05-07-2026 17:32 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Prince Harry returns to London alone due to security concerns, leaving Meghan and their children behind. The visit highlights ongoing tensions with the royal family and unresolved security issues.
  
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• Kerr Kriisa Arrested: What Are the Federal Fraud Allegations Against the Ex-NCAA Basketball Star?

  05-07-2026 17:18 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Former NCAA player Kerr Kriisa has been arrested in Kentucky amid a federal fraud investigation. Extradition to West Virginia is expected, with court details pending.
  
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• US Begins Revoking Passports of Parents Owing $100K+ in Child Support, Affecting 2,700 Americans

  05-07-2026 17:15 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The US State Department is revoking passports of Americans with significant unpaid child support, starting with debts over $100,000, as part of a broader enforcement campaign to ensure compliance.
  
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• Flood Watch: 'Tricky' Storm Could Dump 3+ Inches of Rain on Hudson Valley, Triggering Flash Floods

  05-07-2026 17:11 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A 'tricky' storm system may bring over 3 inches of rain to the Hudson Valley, raising flash flooding risks despite dry conditions. Forecasters highlight the uncertainty in predicting exact rainfall locations.
  
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• Donald Trump's Alleged UFO Briefings Explained: The Claims About Humanoid Alien Hybrids

  05-07-2026 17:08 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A Republican congressman claims Donald Trump once joked about Adam Schiff after being briefed on alleged alien-human hybrids.
  
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• 'GTA 6' Update: Boxed Copies Will Include Download Codes Only as Sony Phases Out PlayStation Discs by 2028

  05-07-2026 17:04 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  'GTA 6' pre-orders reveal a digital-only release, signalling a shift away from physical discs. This change raises concerns about the future of second-hand gaming and ownership in the digital age.
  
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• Where Is Mojtaba Khamenei? Three Sons of Iran's Late Ayatollah Appeared at His Funeral, But the Successor Was Missing

  05-07-2026 17:00 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Iran has launched a week of highly choreographed funerals for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, but his successor and son Mojtaba Khamenei has not appeared in public, fuelling questions about his condition.
  
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• 10 Photos of Andrea Bello: Héctor Bello's Wife Dies Protecting 1-Year-Old Daughter From Collapsing Building in Venezuela

  05-07-2026 17:00 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Venezuelan footballer Héctor Bello mourns his wife, Andrea, who died shielding their one‑year‑old daughter as earthquakes collapsed their home, turning a private family into a symbol of national grief.
  
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• Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce Divorce Soon? Columnist Slams Wedding as 'Narcissistic Spectacle of Utter Trash'

  05-07-2026 16:35 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Madison Square Garden wedding has sparked a ferocious media backlash, with a Daily Mail columnist condemning the event as a narcissistic 'spectacle' and even predicting divorce.
  
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• 'I Can Do Anything': Donald Trump, 80, Fuels Health Speculation With Theodore Roosevelt Remark and Medal Joke

  05-07-2026 16:08 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Donald Trump's sprawling speech at the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library opening in North Dakota has fuelled fresh speculation about the 80-year-old president's health and judgement.
  
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• 'Not Overly Warm, Not Cold': Relationship Expert Warns Prince Harry Against Relitigating Past With Queen Camilla

  05-07-2026 16:00 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  As Prince Harry returns to the UK, an expert says his relationship with Queen Camilla should stay 'civil' and low key, after years of tension laid bare in Spare and high‑profile TV interviews.
  
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• Supply of ACs and Fans Reportedly Running Low in UK as Another Heatwave Sparks Buying Frenzy

  05-07-2026 15:58 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  UK retailers face shortages of cooling products as demand surges during heatwaves, as Currys reports a significant increase in sales of fans and air conditioners amid rising temperatures.
  
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• Masked White Nationalists Carry Confederate Flags, Chant 'Reclaim America' During July 4 March in DC

  05-07-2026 15:44 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Patriot Front, a white nationalist group, marched through Washington, DC, ahead of Independence Day, chanting 'Reclaim America.'
  
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• Mexico Fans Blast Fireworks, Loud Music Outside England Team's Hotel Before World Cup Clash

  05-07-2026 15:38 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Mexico fans attempted to disrupt England's World Cup preparations by setting off fireworks and playing loud music outside their hotel in Mexico City, ahead of their last-16 match.
  
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• Taylor Swift Faces Backlash After Fans Discover Executive of ICE Detention Contractor Attended Wedding

  05-07-2026 15:37 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Taylor Swift's wedding to Travis Kelce drew criticism after Steven J. Demetriou, linked to a controversial ICE facility, attended.
  
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• Who Is Michael Phillips? Man Claiming He Has World's 'Smallest Penis' Books Enhancement Surgery After Public Crowdfunding

  05-07-2026 15:21 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Michael Phillips, a South Carolina resident, raised £9,560 through crowdfunding for a penile-enhancement procedure, highlighting his campaign against body shaming and the challenges of living with micropenis.
  
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• Is Mitch McConnell Dying? Senator Is Reportedly 'Unfit to Serve' After Secret Cardiac Arrest

  05-07-2026 15:21 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Mitch McConnell remains hospitalised after a medical emergency, sparking debate over his fitness to serve. Official updates offer few details, while reports suggest a serious cardiac event.
  
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• Intelligence Officers Disclose How CIA Distributes Diamonds And Viagra To Entice Fragile Informants Across The Globe

  05-07-2026 14:41 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The CIA's recruitment tactics often involve fulfilling personal needs rather than offering money or diamonds, with motivations ranging from healthcare to education, as revealed by former intelligence officers.
  
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• Orange County Deputies Face Independent Review After Fatally Shooting Knife-Wielding Woman in Apparent Mental Health Crisis

  05-07-2026 14:31 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Body-camera footage of deputies shooting Rosalia Hodges in Florida raises questions about police handling of mental health crises. An independent review is underway to assess the use of force.
  
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