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• 'Share or Delete?' Tinder Match Turns Into Nightmare Sextortion Scam

  16-06-2026 09:40 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Alan Irwin from Northern Ireland fell victim to a sextortion scam after a Tinder match. Learn to recognise warning signs, stay calm, and report incidents to the police to protect yourself from online blackmail.
  
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• Katie Price Exposed Taking Off Wedding Ring to 'Create a Story' After Refusing to Pay Lee Andrews' Dubai Jail Fine

  16-06-2026 12:27 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Katie Price has returned to Dubai after husband Lee Andrews' reported release from jail, amid claims she removed her wedding ring for appearances while remaining committed to the marriage.
  
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• Taylor Swift Bans Plus-Ones and Snubs Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds in 'Monstrous' Wedding Drama: Report

  16-06-2026 12:26 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding is reportedly being reshaped amid leaks, security concerns and guest-list issues, with plus-ones banned and some A-listers cut.
  
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• Oliver Tree Cuts Off Family From Will with Haunting Final Words Weeks Before Fatal Helicopter Crash

  16-06-2026 12:26 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Weeks before his fatal helicopter crash in Brazil, Oliver Tree cut his family from his will and created an arts foundation, leaving fans reflecting on his legacy.
  
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• Princess Beatrice's Husband Defends Missing Family After Cozy 'Glass of Vino' Sparks Marital Backlash

  16-06-2026 12:25 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi defends his frequent work travel amidst public scrutiny, highlighting the necessity of his business commitments while navigating royal family pressures.
  
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• 'I Was Shot, Then Lost My Job, Home and Car': Man Faces $77,000 in Debt After Medical Crisis

  16-06-2026 12:23 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  An American man faces $77,000 in medical debt, job loss, and a declining credit score after a 2025 gunshot injury. His story highlights the broader impact of the US medical debt crisis on financial stability.
  
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• 'Did He Mistake Her for Melania?' Trump Goes Viral After Reaching for Brigitte Macron's Hand During A Shared Public Moment

  16-06-2026 12:23 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  An awkward handshake between Trump and Brigitte Macron at the G7 Summit in France went viral, overshadowing key diplomatic discussions on global issues.
  
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• Epstein Files Whistle-blower Told FBI He Had Audio of Trump and Epstein Discussing Sex Party Marketing

  16-06-2026 12:20 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Recently released FBI documents reignite debate with unverified allegations of recordings and criminal activities involving Donald Trump, Jeffrey Epstein, and Ghislaine Maxwell.
  
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• Earthquake Mystery Solved? Scientists Discover Deep Earth System That Could Transform Disaster Prediction

  16-06-2026 12:18 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Scientists have mapped deep earthquakes beneath continents, revealing structured seismic patterns that may improve long-term earthquake forecasting.
  
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• The Success of The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act: Why It Matters For The Film Industry

  16-06-2026 12:17 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Independent hit The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act breaks box office records, proving indie animation's global impact on the film industry.
  
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• Bizarre Deep-Sea Discovery: 31 New 'Nightmare' Species Found in Mysterious Ocean Zone Off Brazil

  16-06-2026 12:17 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Scientists discover 31 new deep-sea species off Brazil in a mysterious ocean zone, revealing eerie, glowing creatures in a hidden underwater ecosystem.
  
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• Barron Trump's 'Unrecognisable Look' Leaves Viewers Saying He Looks Nothing Like His Younger Self

  16-06-2026 12:08 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Barron Trump's rare public appearance at UFC Freedom 250 sparked widespread social media discussion due to his noticeably different look.
  
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• 'My Parents Opened a Credit Card in My Name': Student Discovers $30,000 Debt While Trying to Move Out

  16-06-2026 12:02 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A Reddit user found a $30,000 debt on their credit report due to parental misuse and resolved it by understanding their status as an authorised user.
  
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• 'Who Let Me Jump Off a Bridge?' Woman Posted Ominous Message Hours Before Deadly 40-Meter Fall in Brazil

  16-06-2026 11:53 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A 21-year-old woman died during a rope-jumping event in São Paulo, Brazil, prompting a criminal investigation into alleged safety failures by organisers.
  
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• Satya Nadella Warns Against AI Future Where 'A Few Models Eat Everything They See'

  16-06-2026 11:53 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella cautions against an AI economy dominated by a few models, warning of industry commoditisation and the loss of unique expertise.
  
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• Kash Patel Under Fire After FBI Rejects Request for Travel Records Days Before Charlie Kirk Assassination

  16-06-2026 11:45 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Candace Owens and the FBI are embroiled in a public dispute over a FOIA request for Kash Patel's travel records, linked to Charlie Kirk's assassination.
  
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• London Is No Longer the Place for EU Workers: Rising Rents and Brexit Drive Historic Exodus

  16-06-2026 11:34 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  More EU nationals are now leaving the UK than arriving, the first sustained reversal in decades. For many who came seeking opportunity, the city that once promised everything is no longer delivering.
  
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• Vice President Vance: Iran May Access $300 Billion Reconstruction Fund — But Not from US Taxpayers

  16-06-2026 11:33 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Vice President JD Vance discusses a potential $300 billion fund for Iran's reconstruction, contingent on Iran meeting nuclear obligations, with funding from Gulf states, not US taxpayers
  
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• Anyone Can Be a Hacker Now: FBI Exposes Microsoft 365 Phishing Toolkit That Gives Amateurs the Keys to Cybercrime

  16-06-2026 11:07 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The FBI warns of a new cybercrime toolkit, Kali365, targeting Microsoft 365 users. This 'Phishing-as-a-Service' platform allows novices to bypass multi-factor authentication, posing a significant security threat.
  
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• UAP Task Force Member Thinks She May Have Encountered Two Aliens 'Humanoid Enough To Blend In'

  16-06-2026 10:55 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A former UAP Task Force member told a lead UFO investigator that she might have had a personal encounter with two aliens disguised as regular people.
  
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• SpaceX Rally Adds More to Elon Musk's Wealth in a Day Than Buffett or Gates Built in a Lifetime

  16-06-2026 10:53 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  SpaceX's IPO, priced at $135 per share, raised $75 billion, valuing the company at $2.1 trillion. Shares surged, boosting Musk's net worth to $1.3 trillion, surpassing Buffett and Gates.
  
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• Texas Man Accused of Sexually Abusing a Boy on Balcony Reportedly Adopted the Children Found in His Apartment

  16-06-2026 10:39 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A Texas man arrested in Bogotá for allegedly abusing a boy on a balcony may have adopted the three children rescued from his apartment by police.
  
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• Judge Rules Trump Administration Cannot Erase Slavery and Climate Change History from National Parks

  16-06-2026 10:30 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A federal judge has ordered the restoration of historical exhibits on slavery and climate change in national parks, reversing Trump administration actions. The ruling emphasises the importance of accurate historical representation
  
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• Teen Activist Says He Was Knocked Unconscious After Violent Attack During Manchester Event

  16-06-2026 10:26 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Teen activist Thomas Moffitt, 'Young Bob', claims he was assaulted during a Manchester protest. The incident has sparked debate over free expression and political activism.
  
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• Japan raises interest rate to highest for 31 years

  16-06-2026 10:26 via bbc.com
  
  The Bank of Japan has been raising rates from near-zero since 2024.
  
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• Is Changing Your Name the Secret to Getting Hired? Job Applicants Claim British-Sounding CVs Get More Interviews Amid Hiring Bias Claims

  16-06-2026 10:23 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A Reddit discussion highlights ongoing concerns about unconscious bias in UK hiring, as job seekers claim anglicising names improves interview chances, despite name-blind recruitment efforts.
  
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• Thames Water moves step closer to nationalisation after government objects to rescue deal

  16-06-2026 10:22 via bbc.com
  
  The environment secretary says the deal does not do enough for consumers or the environment.
  
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• 'Total Irresponsibility:' Instructor's Daredevil Child Stunt Video Emerges After Brazil Bungee Jumping Death

  16-06-2026 10:19 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Authorities are investigating whether a culture of risk-taking at the unlicensed adventure site contributed to the death of a 21-year-old student.
  
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• Who Are the Men Charged Over Maria Eduarda's Fatal Bungee Jump? Inside the Instructors at the Centre of Brazil Horror

  16-06-2026 10:12 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Three instructors have been charged after Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas died in a fatal bridge jump in Brazil. Here's what investigators allege
  
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• Capital Standoff: Shockwaves in Washington as ICE Agents Attempt 'Raids' on Lawyers Defending Minor Immigrants

  16-06-2026 10:05 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  ICE agents attempted to raid legal offices representing unaccompanied migrant children, escalating the Trump administration's crackdown on immigration and targeting legal aid organisations.
  
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