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• Pop Star Britney Spears Reportedly Branded 'Clueless' by Critics Over Recent Dollywood Ride Video

  08-10-2026 16:42 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Britney Spears shared footage from a family visit to Dollywood, praising the Tennessee attraction, while some online viewers criticised the language heard during a spinning-ride video.
  
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• ING High Interest Savings Phase Out: Australia's Savings Maximiser Closes to New Applicants

  15-10-2026 14:56 via ibtimes.co.uk
  ING will stop accepting new applications for Savings Maximiser on 1 December 2026, although existing customers can keep their accounts and continue earning interest under current conditions.
  
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• Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun Called a 'Match Made in Disaster' as Insider Cites Alleged Red Flags

  15-10-2026 14:51 via ibtimes.co.uk
  Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun face renewed scrutiny over engagement rumours and alleged business ties, based on unverified claims from an anonymous source reported by RadarOnline.
  
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• Apollo 16 Astronaut Says UFOs Are Literally Demons and Claims God Proved It Over a Morning Breakfast

  15-10-2026 14:51 via ibtimes.co.uk
  Apollo 16 astronaut Charlie Duke says a breakfast conversation confirmed his belief that UFOs are demonic, while NASA evidence does not support either extraterrestrial or supernatural explanations.
  
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• RFK Jr Defends Cutting 189,000 Obamacare Subsidies Saying Some 'Don't Even Know' They're Enrolled

  15-10-2026 14:46 via ibtimes.co.uk
  The US has halted Affordable Care Act subsidies for about 189,000 people flagged as having duplicate government coverage or being recorded as deceased, prompting concerns about safeguards and appeals.
  
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• Netflix Swings the Axe on 1,000 Jobs as YouTube and TikTok Threaten Its Grip on Viewers

  15-10-2026 14:43 via ibtimes.co.uk
  Netflix is cutting 1,000 jobs as YouTube and TikTok intensify the fight for viewers, putting subscriber engagement and future growth under scrutiny.
  
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• PS5 Homebrew Store Vanishes as Replacement Repositories Emerge Amid Sony Backlash

  15-10-2026 14:38 via ibtimes.co.uk
  The unofficial Overdrive storefront disappeared after attracting millions of views, but replacement repositories quickly emerged, highlighting the challenges Sony faces in restricting unauthorised game distribution.
  
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• Donald Trump's Brain Reportedly 'Completely Misfires' as He Experiences 'Weird Pronunciation Tic'

  15-10-2026 14:33 via ibtimes.co.uk
  Donald Trump faced online criticism after pronouncing 'diversity' as 'diversitay' at a rally, prompting comparisons with scrutiny of Joe Biden and comments on his delivery.
  
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• Trump Repeatedly Asks 'Where's My Doctor?' During Arizona Rally as He Discusses Cognitive Tests

  15-10-2026 14:32 via ibtimes.co.uk
  Donald Trump twice called for his doctor during a rally in Bullhead City, Arizona, then discussed cognitive tests and faced social media reactions to his remarks.
  
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• 'On Brand:' Ohio GOP Governor Nominee Vivek Ramaswamy Featured Registered Sex Offender in Campaign Ad

  15-10-2026 14:30 via ibtimes.co.uk
  Vivek Ramaswamy's Ohio gubernatorial campaign has removed a man from a property-tax advert after reports linked him to a 2006 conviction involving a minor.
  
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• Ersey Airport Downplays Fears as Easyjet Slashes Winter Seats Across Network

  15-10-2026 14:24 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Ports of Jersey says winter capacity at Jersey Airport will rise 3% despite easyJet cutting up to 1.4m seats network‑wide, but route‑level impacts remain unclear.
  
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• Five-Year-Old Boy Killed After 120-Pound Classroom Video Board Fell on Him as Family Prepares Lawsuits

  15-10-2026 14:19 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Five-year-old Bellamy Dawkins-Morris died after a wall-mounted Promethean display fell at his Florida school. His family has hired lawyers, while officials investigate the installation and inspect similar boards.
  
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• UK Warns Eritrea of Visa Ban in Escalating Row Over Small Boat Returns

  15-10-2026 14:18 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  UK threatens Eritrean nationals with a possible visa ban and tightens controls on diplomats amid a dispute over small boat returns and stalled removals.
  
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• 'Jellyfish' Above Florida? SpaceX Launch Explains Unusual Morning Sight

  15-10-2026 14:18 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A SpaceX Falcon 9 launch carrying supplies to the International Space Station produced a jellyfish-shaped plume visible across the eastern US as sunlight illuminated its exhaust.
  
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• 'That Tweet Is Faker Than a Pair of Tits': MGK Breaks Silence on Viral Fake Megan Fox Breakup Confession

  15-10-2026 14:11 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  MGK has denied authoring a viral screenshot attributed to his verified X account, which appeared to show him regretting the end of his relationship with Megan Fox.
  
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• Donald Trump Responds to Pope Leo XIV's Cancer Diagnosis by Bragging That Pontiff's Brother Is MAGA

  15-10-2026 14:09 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Donald Trump wished Pope Leo XIV well after lung cancer surgery, then praised the pontiff's MAGA-supporting brother amid tensions with the Vatican.
  
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• Kelly Clarkson's Body Language at Brooklyn Shop Implies She Expected 'Star Treatment,' Expert Says

  15-10-2026 14:06 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A body language expert has interpreted silent CCTV footage of Kelly Clarkson's visit to Brooklyn store Art of Play, saying her apparent emotions shifted during a dispute over an automaton bird.
  
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• Donald Trump Called 'Grotesque' as Marine One Photos With Natalie Harp and Katie Zacharia Draw Attention

  15-10-2026 13:58 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A photograph of Donald Trump travelling aboard Marine One with aides Natalie Harp and Katie Zacharia went viral, prompting online speculation despite showing no evidence of anything beyond official travel.
  
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• Royal Commentator Accuses Harry and Meghan of 'Royal Theatre Without Royal Authority' During UK Visit

  15-10-2026 13:54 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Harry and Meghan's charity visits to Nottingham have renewed debate over their public roles, with commentators criticising how they present themselves.
  
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• Candace Owens Backs Tucker Carlson in Saying Ben Shapiro Is 'Utterly Shameless' Over Noahide Laws

  15-10-2026 13:52 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Candace Owens has supported Tucker Carlson's criticism of Ben Shapiro's comments about the Noahide Laws, while Shapiro rejects allegations that he is hostile to Christians.
  
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• Video Shows Palestinian Girl Surrounded by Fire as Mother Burns to Death After Gaza Strike; CAIR Condemns Israel

  15-10-2026 13:47 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A viral video of a Gaza toddler beside flames as her mother burned to death has pushed CAIR to demand that US Congress condemn Israel.
  
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• Cameroon Teacher Dies Two Months Into Marriage as Femicide Outcry Grows and Government Plans New Law

  15-10-2026 13:44 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Protests are growing in Cameroon after teacher Geraldine Achiah's death, as her husband awaits trial and the government prepares legislation to recognise femicide as a separate offence.
  
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• West Coast Pastor Indicted After Allegedly Scamming Church Members out of $13 Million for Bogus Business

  15-10-2026 13:08 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Pastor Cristian Popescu has been arraigned in Seattle after prosecutors accused him of defrauding church members of $13 million through a purported investment scheme involving Followone Inc.
  
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• MP Richard Tice Accuses ITV of Breaking the Law Over Reform Investigation: 'Hear From Our Lawyers'

  15-10-2026 12:34 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Reform UK says it has begun investigating members and councillors filmed making racist, sexist and violent remarks, while deputy leader Richard Tice accused ITV of possible criminal activity.
  
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• 'Familiar With NOTHING': FBI Mocks MS NOW After Network Corrects Kash Patel Russia Report

  15-10-2026 12:29 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  MS NOW corrected a report saying FBI Director Kash Patel had landed in Russia after evidence showed he was attending an event in Virginia.
  
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• Fuel Refineries Eye Record Profits as Households and Businesses Face Diesel Shortages

  15-10-2026 12:22 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Diesel supplies could remain tight well into 2027, the IEA warns, as record margins aid some refiners while crude and shipping costs squeeze others.
  
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• Did Andy Harris Get Maryland Recording Law Wrong? Republican Threatens Student Journalist With Criminal Prosecution

  15-10-2026 12:13 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Republican Congressman Andy Harris threatened student journalist Cat Murphy with prosecution and asked police to seize her camera, prompting legal criticism over Maryland's recording law.
  
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• Top US Banks Had Policies That Could Restrict Customers Over Political and Religious Views, Regulator Finds

  15-10-2026 12:11 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  OCC report finds nine major US banks had policies that may have restricted services based on political or religious views and lawful business activities.
  
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• Xbox Nano Controller Price, Specs and Release Date: What Buyers Need to Know About Microsoft's Smallest Gamepad

  15-10-2026 12:04 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Microsoft's Xbox Nano Controller costs $49.99, weighs about 99 grammes and supports Xbox, PC, mobile and select smart TVs. Pre-orders are open ahead of its 4 November 2026 launch.
  
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• ICE Rejects Automatic Body Cameras That Start Recording When Agents Draw Weapons

  15-10-2026 12:00 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  ICE rejects a GAO recommendation for automatic body-camera activation when agents draw weapons, citing privacy risks amid unclear recording guidance.
  
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