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• Proposed Detention Plan Would Reportedly Pack Eight Migrant Kids Into a Room Sharing Only One Toilet

  19-08-2026 14:02 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Donald Trump's administration is planning vast new 'emergency influx' campuses to detain thousands of unaccompanied migrant children, with up to eight minors sharing a room and a single toilet.
  
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• Elon Musk's Tortured AI Logic Stuns Critics After Arguing Uncontrollable Tech Is Totally Inevitable

  26-08-2026 14:06 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Elon Musk warns Cursor employees about the uncontrollable nature of AI while urging SpaceX to catch up with rivals, highlighting a paradox in the AI development race.
  
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• Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Return Will Bring Endless Drama and Leaks, Piers Morgan Claims

  26-08-2026 13:56 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Piers Morgan hails record views for his royal show as he brands Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's expected UK return a 'Sussex circus' filled with drama and leaks.
  
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• 'I Had To Kill Her': Former TV Anchor Pleads Guilty To Stabbing Mum in Bizarre Cheese Grater Murder

  26-08-2026 13:47 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Angelynn Mock, a former TV anchor, pleads guilty to murdering her mother, Anita Avers, in Wichita. The case highlights Mock's mental health issues and conflicting accounts of the incident.
  
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• Harvard Built AI Clones of Its Professors and Sold Startup Courses for $699: 'Creepy'

  26-08-2026 13:41 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Harvard Business School's Foundry course uses AI avatars of top lecturers to guide 760 founders through an 8-week online program for $699, preparing entrepreneurs for real-world investor pitches.
  
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• Iranian Ministry Claims US Trade War With Canada Is a Symptom of 'Global Bullying' and Lawlessness

  26-08-2026 13:39 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Tehran criticises US trade policies, linking them to broader economic coercion. Officials argue that American tactics against Canada reflect global bullying.
  
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• PlayStation Players Extend Blackout Indefinitely Over Axed Discs While Risking GTA 6 Launch

  26-08-2026 13:30 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  PlayStation fans have extended a PS5 blackout indefinitely over Sony's decision to axe physical discs, even as GTA 6 and Marvel's Wolverine edge closer to launch.
  
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• India Anti-Conversion Law: Churches Demand Worshippers Sign 'Self-Declaration' Forms to Pray Safely

  26-08-2026 13:25 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Churches in Maharashtra are requiring congregants to sign self-declaration forms to counter allegations of forced conversion as the state's anti-conversion law takes effect.
  
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• Perez Hilton Health Update: Brother-in-Law Shares New Details on Hospital Recovery and Mental Health

  26-08-2026 13:16 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Perez Hilton remains in a Miami hospital after his shocking TikTok incident, as his brother-in-law details his injuries, mental health treatment and custody of his children.
  
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• 68-Year-Old Widow Can't Retire as Dead Husband's Hospital Bills Keep Coming: 'It Just Doesn't Feel Right'

  26-08-2026 13:11 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A 68-year-old widow says she's still paying hospital bills six years after her husband's death, sparking debate over medical debt, estate laws, and whether families unknowingly take on liability.
  
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• 'Porch Guy' Found? Murder Suspect Arrested After Standoff as Sleuths Spot Nancy Guthrie Link

  26-08-2026 13:10 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Arizona murder suspect Alex James Barnett has been arrested after a three hour SWAT standoff in Tucson, days after being charged over the killing of police recruit Carlos Ramirez.
  
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• September Layoffs 2026: Full List of Major Companies Facing Workforce Reductions in WARN Notices

  26-08-2026 13:00 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Federal disclosures indicate significant job cuts across various sectors in the US for September 2026, with major employers like FedEx and Kroger confirming layoffs amid economic cooling.
  
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• Dolly Parton Didn't Think She 'Deserved' Donald Trump's Medal of Freedom, So She Turned It Down Twice

  26-08-2026 12:58 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Country music legend Dolly Parton famously turned down the Presidential Medal of Freedom twice during President Donald Trump's first administration, citing her husband's illness and COVID-19, while later expressing concern that accepting the honour could be perceived as political
  
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• How Did Dolly Parton Die? Representative Confirms 'Brief Battle With Cancer' at Age 80

  26-08-2026 12:43 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Dolly Parton died at 80 after a brief battle with cancer. Her legacy spans iconic music, philanthropy and projects she was still developing in Nashville. Her death was announced by her nephew on Instagram.
  
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• College Student Tries to Cut Capital Gains Tax With a One-Day Stock Move: IRS Rule Derails the Plan

  26-08-2026 12:23 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A college student tried a legal way to avoid capital gains tax by selling and rebuying ETFs before discovering an overlooked IRS kiddie tax rule that changed everything.
  
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• Brent Civic Centre Stabbing: Young Man Dies After Attack at Council Headquarters Near Wembley Stadium

  26-08-2026 12:10 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A young man has died following a stabbing at Brent Civic Centre, prompting a murder investigation. Police are appealing for information as they work to identify the suspect.
  
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• Scientists Issue Grim Warning Over End of Civilisation With Just 10% Chance of Survival

  26-08-2026 11:45 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A mathematical study suggests a less than 10% chance of avoiding civilisation collapse if current population growth and resource consumption trends continue, highlighting deforestation as a critical factor.
  
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• Ivanka Trump Caught Picking Her Swimsuit Wedgie While Surfing on Costa Rica Beach

  26-08-2026 11:33 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Ivanka Trump enjoys a family holiday in Costa Rica, surfing despite a wardrobe mishap, while facing scrutiny over luxury development plans in Albania.
  
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• Giovanni Pernice Reveals BBC 'Ignored' Email About His Depression as Strictly Star Says He Was 'Spiralling'

  26-08-2026 11:14 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Giovanni Pernice, former Strictly Come Dancing star, accuses the BBC of ignoring his mental health struggles, including depression and myocarditis, following a controversy with partner Amanda Abbington.
  
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• China Challenges US Sanctions Threat Over Iran Oil as Risk of Wider Economic Conflict Grows

  26-08-2026 11:07 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  China has warned the US against expanded sanctions on Iran, highlighting Beijing's significant energy ties with Tehran and potential economic conflict between the world's largest economies.
  
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• Are Israelis Quietly Leaving for Asia? Thailand and India Face Rising Tensions as Numbers Surge

  26-08-2026 11:01 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Israeli travel to Asia has increased since 2023, but Thailand and India data point to tourism and temporary stays rather than mass permanent settlement.
  
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• Six Men Busted After Trying To Engage in Sexual Activity With Children in Texas

  26-08-2026 10:59 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Hutto police, with multiple agencies, arrested six men in a sting operation targeting online child exploitation. The operation aimed to protect children and send a warning to potential offenders.
  
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• Miley Cyrus' Bond With Dolly Parton Resurfaces After Her Godmother's Death

  26-08-2026 10:57 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Miley Cyrus and Dolly Parton shared a decades-long godmother-goddaughter relationship that began shortly after Cyrus' birth in 1992.
  
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• Sallie Mae Borrower's Loan Went From $84K to $252K: Now She Must Choose Between Rent and Student Debt

  26-08-2026 10:55 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A borrower reports that their Sallie Mae student loan balance tripled, highlighting issues with private loan capitalisation and repayment challenges.
  
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• UK Households Told to Stock Tinned Food and Water as Government Prepares for Attacks and Extreme Weather

  26-08-2026 10:53 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The UK government is launching a campaign urging households to stock essential supplies to enhance resilience against extreme weather, cyberattacks, and hostile state activities, reflecting a shift in national security strategy.
  
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• Burnham Plans Trump Talks as Ukraine Faces Shortage of Patriot Missiles

  26-08-2026 10:50 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  British PM Andy Burnham plans to meet US President Trump to discuss Ukraine's urgent need for more Patriot missiles, as Kyiv faces increased threats to its infrastructure this winter.
  
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• England and Wales Face Flood Risk as Thunderstorms Break Weeks of Heat and Drought

  26-08-2026 10:48 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  England and Wales face thunderstorms and heavy rain after a dry spell, with the Met Office warning of potential flooding, travel disruption, and power cuts across large areas.
  
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• Is Mojtaba Khamenei Dead? Iran's Supreme Leader Vanishes From Public View for Nearly Six Months

  26-08-2026 10:45 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has been out of public view for months, sparking speculation about his health and the country's leadership dynamics amid ongoing political tensions.
  
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• 'Only Dolly Deserves To Be An Angel': Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and J.K. Rowling Called Out by Fans Following Dolly Parton's Death

  26-08-2026 10:43 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Dolly Parton's death at 80 has sparked tributes and debates over celebrity involvement, with figures like Elon Musk and J.K. Rowling facing criticism for their public tributes.
  
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• Diddy Faces Nearly $1 Million Legal Bill After Judge Dismisses His NBC Defamation Claims

  26-08-2026 10:32 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Sean 'Diddy' Combs' $100 million defamation lawsuit against NBCUniversal was dismissed, and now he faces a $990,292 legal fee demand.
  
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