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• Sainsbury's Facial Recognition Failure: Innocent Shopper Ejected Despite 99.98% Accuracy Claim

  18-08-2026 08:21 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Sainsbury's suspends facial recognition at a London store after a customer was wrongly accused of shoplifting, raising concerns about the technology's reliability and human error in security processes.
  
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• 'Human Printer' Natalie Harp Reportedly Eyed to Replace Karoline Leavitt Amid Donald Trump Favouritism Row

  22-08-2026 16:58 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Donald Trump is considering loyal aide and 'human printer' Natalie Harp as a possible replacement for departing press secretary Karoline Leavitt, amid growing scrutiny of Harp's influence and role inside the White House.
  
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• 'More Rigorous Than It Is in the States': Archie and Lilibet Will Reportedly Face UK Culture Shock and Catch Up

  22-08-2026 16:54 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet prepare for the British schools' transition as education experts warn of academic culture shock and steep learning curves.
  
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• 'Patently Unlawful': Donald Trump Gets Destroyed in Court Over Major 75-Country Immigrant Visa Ban

  22-08-2026 16:26 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A US judge has ruled against Trump's immigrant visa ban, affecting 75 countries, stating it exceeded legal authority and conflicted with federal immigration law.
  
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• Taylor Swift Reportedly Set to Release 'Three New Albums' as Travis Kelce Tests 'Tough' Country Music Industry

  22-08-2026 16:16 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Taylor Swift is reportedly preparing to release three new albums over the next four years, while her new husband Travis Kelce secretly tests the notoriously tough country music industry in Nashville.
  
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• Kroy Biermann Jr Arrested, Kim Zolciak Defends '100 Percent Innocent' Son Against False Allegations

  22-08-2026 16:14 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A reality TV family used to living out their drama on camera is now facing the kind of courtroom story no one ever wants filmed.
  
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• Klay Thompson Mavericks Buyout: 'One of the Great Players' Joins Giannis Antetokounmpo at Heat

  22-08-2026 16:09 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Klay Thompson is set to join Giannis Antetokounmpo at the Miami Heat on a two-year deal after a buyout from the Dallas Mavericks, reshaping the NBA title race.
  
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• How Did Michael Wright Die? 'Oz' Actor Dies at 70 Following Heart Failure Complications

  22-08-2026 16:08 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Michael Wright, known for roles in 'The Five Heartbeats' and 'Oz', died at 70 from heart failure and a rare neurological disease. His family remembers him as a beloved artist and family man
  
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• 'A Softer Consumer Environment': Walmart Drops Prices on 11,000 Products Following Massive Payout

  22-08-2026 15:53 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Walmart is reducing prices on 11,000 products after a $2.9 billion (£2.15 billion) tariff refund, addressing economic pressures from rising fuel costs and cautious consumer spending.
  
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• MAGA Civil War Explodes: Donald Trump Brands Tucker Carlson a 'Low I.Q. Individual' in New Rant

  22-08-2026 15:50 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  President Donald Trump slammed Tucker Carlson as a 'low I.Q. individual' during a fiery Truth Social rant, exposing a deepening MAGA civil war tearing through the Republican base ahead of elections.
  
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• '$200 Billion in Lost Market Cap': Alphabet Stock Rocked by Brutal AI Brain Drain and DeepMind Rumours

  22-08-2026 15:45 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Alphabet's shares fell as key AI researchers left to form Discovery Loop, a new AI venture. Despite the departures, Google remains a founding investor, maintaining ties with the new company.
  
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• Elon Musk Artificial Intelligence Warning: China Emerges as Strongest Competitor in Global Race

  22-08-2026 15:28 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Elon Musk identifies China as a formidable AI competitor to the US, citing advancements in AI models, manufacturing, and energy capacity, with implications for global technological and strategic dynamics.
  
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• Paramedic Tells Stroke Victim 'Jesus Isn't Coming to Help You' and Forces Her to Crawl Downstairs

  22-08-2026 15:23 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A paramedic was struck off after a tribunal found her guilty of gross unprofessionalism and racial discrimination during an emergency call involving a stroke victim.
  
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• Patti LaBelle's Nicki Minaj Diss: Resurfaced Stage Rant Follows Nephew's Shocking Homelessness Claims

  22-08-2026 15:18 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Patti LaBelle faces renewed scrutiny as a family dispute over Donald Trump and a resurfaced video involving Nicki Minaj stir online controversy, highlighting political and generational tensions.
  
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• Melania Trump Was Missing for 31 Days and Now Claims 'It's All Me' Despite Her Smooth Face

  22-08-2026 15:13 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Melania Trump reappears at the White House after a 31-day absence, sparking speculation about cosmetic treatments while promoting her Fostering the Future initiative for foster-care students.
  
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• NASA Scientist Reportedly Used Telepathy to Stop UFO Looking Like 'Giant Nuclear Weapon' After Military Bailed

  22-08-2026 15:09 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Physicist Charles Buhler claims he used telepathy to disperse mysterious lights off Cocoa Beach, Florida, after a sighting involving helicopters and unexplained aerial phenomena.
  
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• 'The Five Heartbeats' Actor Michael Wright Dies at 70: Career, Family and What We Know About His Death

  22-08-2026 14:00 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Michael Wright, renowned for his role in 'The Five Heartbeats,' passed away at 70. His career spanned film and television, earning accolades like the Volpi Cup for Best Actor.
  
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• 'We've Lost 75,000 Manufacturing Jobs': Massive Missouri Layoffs Strike Trump Voters Before Polls

  22-08-2026 13:53 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  As Cornerstone Building Brands lays off dozens of rural workers in Kearney, Missouri, the massive factory cuts contradict Republican economic claims just weeks before the crucial November elections.
  
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• Take-Two Wants Discord to Hand Over 'All Identifying Information' of Everyone Sharing GTA 6 Leaks

  22-08-2026 13:36 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Take-Two has filed DMCA subpoenas targeting Microsoft and Discord in a bid to unmask the people behind ongoing GTA 6 leaks and clamp down on unauthorised footage.
  
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• Teenager and Parents Plunge to Their Deaths From Cliff After Fierce Argument Over Unpaid iPhone Loan

  22-08-2026 13:34 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A family in Maharashtra died after a dispute over an iPhone loan led to a tragic fall from a hill. The incident highlights the pressures of consumer debt in India.
  
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• Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau's Luxury Trips Are Funded by Canadian Taxpayers, New Report Suggests

  22-08-2026 13:30 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A new Canadian report raises questions over whether taxpayers are funding Justin Trudeau's RCMP security as he travels on luxury trips with pop star Katy Perry.
  
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• Boomers Still Don't Believe in Aliens, While Gen Z Thinks the Government Is Lying About UFO News

  22-08-2026 13:30 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A survey of 2,000 Americans reveals generational differences in belief in aliens, with Gen Z more influenced by UFO news than baby boomers. Government secrecy and media also shape public opinion.
  
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• Nashville Hospital Says It Is 'Sorry' After Lethal Drug Mix-up in Routine Joint Surgeries Leaves Patients Paralysed

  22-08-2026 13:28 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A pharmacy error at Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital in Nashville led to four patients receiving the wrong drug during joint replacements, causing severe harm, including paralysis and ventilator dependency.
  
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• 'Effffing Losers Need a Safe Space': Recovering Sex Addict Opens 'Lust-Free' Gym to Avoid Women

  22-08-2026 13:19 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A recovering sex addict has sparked fierce online debate by opening a lust-free gym in Oklahoma City. The all-male facility aims to help Christian men exercise without the temptation of women.
  
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• 'He Sleeps Through Literally Every Meeting': Trump Oval Office Slumber Fuels Massive Health Fears

  22-08-2026 13:14 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Fresh claims that Donald Trump fell asleep during an Oval Office meeting have reignited questions about the 80-year-old president's health and punishing sleep routine.
  
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• PETA Asks King Charles To Drop His Name From Spaniel Dog Breed, Saying It Encourages 'Painful' Breeding

  22-08-2026 12:30 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  PETA has urged King Charles to remove his name from the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, arguing that the royal association contributes to health issues caused by selective breeding.
  
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• Lindsay Clancy Psychiatrist Says She 'Followed a Command' To Kill Her Children and Send Them to Heaven

  22-08-2026 12:29 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The psychiatrist defending Lindsay Clancy said she was experiencing hallucinations and delusions, telling jurors she was 'following the command' rather than making a conscious decision to kill.
  
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• 'A Land Grab': Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Allegedly 'Run Out of Road in America' and Flee to UK

  22-08-2026 12:19 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Prince Harry and Meghan Markle plan to return to the UK with their children, sparking speculation about their motives and potential impact on royal family dynamics.
  
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• A Land Grab': Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Allegedly 'Run Out of Road in America' and Flee to UK

  22-08-2026 12:19 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Prince Harry and Meghan Markle plan to return to the UK with their children, sparking speculation about their motives and potential impact on royal family dynamics.
  
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• 'Brian Gave Her Narcan': Boyfriend's Brother Reveals Chaotic CPR Efforts as Hayden Panettiere Overdosed

  22-08-2026 12:15 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Hayden Panettiere was found unconscious at a South Carolina Airbnb, leading to a DEA investigation into her tragic overdose. Narcan was administered, but she was pronounced dead on 17 August 2026.
  
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