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• 'Shame on Cornell': Olivia Rodrigo Backs Gang-Rape Accuser and Blasts Institutions for Protecting Abusers

  05-10-2026 00:47 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Olivia Rodrigo has backed a former Cornell student who alleges she was sexually assaulted by seven fraternity members, as New York Attorney General Letitia James leads a renewed investigation.
  
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• Naked Trump 'Orange Plague' Statue Stuns Europe: 23-Karat Gold Figure Unveiled Inside European Parliament in France

  07-10-2026 14:55 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A naked 23-karat gold Trump statue stuns Strasbourg as a Danish MEP says the president has 'no place on the world stage' if he is too 'thin-skinned' to tolerate it.
  
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• Donald Trump Had an Arm 'Spasm' and 'Brain Lesion' Following a Garbled Speech, Psychologist Claims

  07-10-2026 14:53 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Psychologist John Paul Garrison raises questions about Donald Trump's speech and arm movement, but the president's latest medical report found normal neurological function.
  
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• Former MAGA Congressman Joe Walsh Warns That Donald Trump's Brain Is 'Pudding' and He Is 'Dangerous'

  07-10-2026 14:48 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Former Republican congressman Joe Walsh criticised Donald Trump's Nebraska rally remarks, arguing that comments about gas prices, national security and attacks on US cities revealed a dangerous presidential judgement
  
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• Miami Airport Passenger Charged After 'Unexplained Bulge' Leads to 10 Live Birds Allegedly Found in Underwear

  07-10-2026 14:41 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A Miami airport passenger has been charged with smuggling goods after authorities allegedly found 10 live birds concealed in containers sewn into his underwear after a flight from Havana.
  
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• Trump Sparks Online Backlash After Bizarre Bodybuilder Tangent and Rambling Refineries Speech at Nebraska

  07-10-2026 14:39 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Donald Trump faced criticism after abruptly shifting from bodybuilders to refineries during a Nebraska rally, prompting online speculation about his delivery and health without verified evidence.
  
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• Blink-182's Travis Barker Shares Candid Hospital Bed Photo With Kourtney Kardashian

  07-10-2026 14:38 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker shared photos from a recent hospital visit featuring wife Kourtney Kardashian Barker and daughter Alabama, without disclosing details of his treatment
  
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• Donald Trump's Switch to a Cheap Jos. A. Bank Suit Leads Online Critics To Declare 'We Are Cooked'

  07-10-2026 14:34 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A Jos. A. Bank label spotted inside Donald Trump's suit at a Nebraska rally sparked online jokes and political commentary, but offers no evidence of financial or economic change.
  
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• Elon Musk Reportedly Replies 'Yes, We Will Make That Change' to Federal Rebranding Mandate

  07-10-2026 14:33 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Elon Musk says SpaceXAI will be renamed SpaceXSI after Donald Trump ordered US federal agencies to use 'Super Intelligence' and 'SI' in specified official materials.
  
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• Meta's Muse Is Building Dossiers on Your Friends and Family, Even If They Never Signed Up, Internal Files Reveal

  07-10-2026 14:29 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Meta's Muse AI reportedly builds detailed profiles of users and their contacts, including people who never used it, raising privacy concerns.
  
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• Freddie Jackson, Velvet-Voiced R&B Hitmaker Behind 'You Are My Lady', Dies Aged 70

  07-10-2026 14:26 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Grammy-nominated R&B singer Freddie Jackson, known for 'You Are My Lady' and 'Rock Me Tonight', dies aged 70 as fans revisit his legacy and health advocacy.
  
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• Nancy Guthrie Update: Sheriff's Department Speaks Out After Luke Daley Is Booked Into Jail Facility

  07-10-2026 14:20 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The Pima County Sheriff's Department says Luke Daley's September booking is unrelated to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, who remains missing from Tucson
  
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• Royal Mail Organisational Review Puts 2,500 London Office Jobs at Risk

  07-10-2026 14:11 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Royal Mail plans to cut up to 2,500 head-office and support roles by 2027, putting London office jobs at risk amid regulatory pressure and union scrutiny.
  
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• Trump Awards $2.9B Navy Contract to Anduril, a Defense Firm Backed by Don Jr-Linked Venture Fund

  07-10-2026 14:09 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Trump announces a Navy contract worth up to $2.9B for Anduril to build Virginia-class submarine parts, amid scrutiny of Trump Jr's 1789 Capital ties.
  
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• Russell Brand Tells Supporter 'God Bless You' as He Leaves Court Ahead of Rape Trial

  07-10-2026 13:58 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Russell Brand briefly responded to a supporter outside Southwark Crown Court after the first day of legal arguments ahead of his trial on seven sexual offence charges.
  
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• Hackers Steal Footage of South Korean Women During Gynaecology Exams as Videos Spread Across Porn Sites

  07-10-2026 13:55 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Footage of patients filmed inside 80 South Korean medical institutions has resurfaced on overseas adult websites, prompting a police investigation and renewed concern over healthcare cybersecurity.
  
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• Luke Daley's 'It's Not Me' Denial Resurfaces as Sheriff Says New Arrest Is Unrelated to Nancy Guthrie

  07-10-2026 13:51 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The Pima County Sheriff's Department says Luke Daley's 30 September arrest is unrelated to Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, while authorities have yet to identify a suspect.
  
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• Dolly Parton's Estate Says Nephew Put Barbed Wire Across His Porch After Three Attempts To Serve Him

  07-10-2026 13:45 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Dolly Parton's estate alleges that her nephew Bryan Seaver used barbed wire and a no-trespassing sign to avoid being served in a lawsuit involving alleged threats.
  
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• Olivia Rodrigo's $20 Million Daisy Chain Fields Faces Backlash as Women-Owned Vendors Say They're Still Unpaid

  07-10-2026 13:41 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Two women-owned businesses say they are still awaiting payment after Daisy Chain Fields, while alleging difficult conditions at Olivia Rodrigo's festival, which announced $20 million in donations.
  
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• 'American Idol' Alum Caleb Flynn Told His Daughters To Lie To Police After Wife's Murder, Prosecutors Say

  07-10-2026 13:36 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Prosecutors say Caleb Flynn told his daughters to lie before police interviews after Ashley Flynn's murder as an Ohio judge sentenced him to life without parole.
  
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• Starbucks Is Being Sued Over 'Sugar-Free' Protein Lattes That Contain as Much Sugar as a Kitkat Bar

  07-10-2026 13:22 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A proposed US class action alleges Starbucks falsely labels eight protein lattes and matcha drinks as sugar-free despite containing 13g to 21g of sugar per serving.
  
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• AT&T's $177 Million Data Breach Settlement Sounds Huge, but Some Customers May Get as Little as $6.50

  07-10-2026 13:15 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  AT&T's $177M data breach settlement could pay eligible claimants $6.50-$40, while documented losses may qualify for higher maximums.
  
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• Arizona Court Tosses Man's Sentence After Judge 'Loved' Dead Victim's AI Video Offering Forgiveness

  07-10-2026 13:15 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  An Arizona appeals court has ordered a new sentencing hearing for Gabriel Horcasitas, ruling that an AI-generated video of his victim made the original hearing fundamentally unfair.
  
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• Miley Cyrus' 'Bass Persuades' Used 16 Vinyl Variants Before Historic Billboard 200 Drop

  07-10-2026 13:09 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Miley Cyrus' 'Bass Persuades' has fallen from No. 1 to No. 157 on the Billboard 200, the biggest second-week drop by a female artist.
  
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• Lionel Messi Remembers Late Father Jorge in Tearful Farewell Speech After Final Argentina Game

  07-10-2026 13:05 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Lionel Messi became emotional during his final Argentina appearance, scoring in a 3-0 win over Benin before thanking supporters and remembering his late father, Jorge.
  
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• Is Jack Lowden the New James Bond? Saoirse Ronan Reacts to Husband's Rumoured 007 Casting

  07-10-2026 13:04 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Saoirse Ronan has addressed speculation that her husband, Jack Lowden, could be the next James Bond, saying the couple are focused on everyday life rather than the rumours.
  
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• Megyn Kelly Under Fire From Critics for Saying Cornell 7 Victim May Have 'Enjoyed' Her Encounter

  07-10-2026 13:03 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Megyn Kelly has faced widespread online criticism after suggesting an anonymous woman accusing seven former Cornell students of sexual assault may have enjoyed the encounter.
  
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• Saudi Arabia Sentences Sri Lankan Worker to Death Over Deleted Facebook Comment About Prophet Muhammad

  07-10-2026 12:56 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Sri Lankan migrant worker Sivarasa Anojan faces execution in Saudi Arabia over a Tamil Facebook comment he deleted and apologised for, while Colombo prepares a Supreme Court appeal.
  
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• Josh Heuston's Viral 'Manspreading' Moment With Sho Hirano Divides Fans: 'He Didn't Do It on Purpose'

  07-10-2026 12:56 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Josh Heuston's seating posture beside Sho Hirano sparks debate online, with fans divided over whether the moment was rude or simply unintentional
  
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• Trump Promised to 'Pay for' His Ads Himself, but White House Says He Won't Repay Millions Already Spent

  07-10-2026 12:54 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The White House says Trump will not repay nearly $12 million spent on 'patriotic' adverts, while MAGA Inc. will fund future advertising costs.
  
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