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• Starmer's Final Goodbye: Former PM Quits Parliament After Power Collapse

  01-09-2026 15:06 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Keir Starmer quits Parliament after reversing his plan to remain an MP, ending his 11-year career and triggering a by-election in Holborn and St Pancras.
  
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• Police Arrest High School Staffer and Two Young Women for Filming Hamster Massacres in Love Hotels

  01-09-2026 17:20 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A Japanese high school staffer and two young women face allegations over the deaths of 55 hamsters, with police uncovering videos linked to killings at hotels in Iwate.
  
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• Cancer Survivor and Asylum Seeker Faces Potentially Life-Threatening Health Crisis in ICE Detention

  01-09-2026 17:01 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Katsiaryna Bartko, a Belarusian asylum seeker, faces severe health issues in US ICE custody, sparking legal challenges over her medical treatment and detention conditions.
  
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• Who Killed Tupac Shakur? Jury Convicts Keffe D of Murder Decades After Las Vegas Drive-By

  01-09-2026 17:00 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A Las Vegas jury has convicted Duane 'Keffe D' Davis of murdering Tupac Shakur in a 1996 drive-by shooting, delivering a long-delayed verdict in the rap icon's death.
  
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• Notting Hill Carnival Chaos: Over 600 Arrested, One Man Dead After Fleeing Police Into a Canal

  01-09-2026 16:56 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The Notting Hill Carnival saw over 600 arrests and a tragic death as police maintained a strong presence. Despite incidents, the event was largely positive, with reduced serious violence.
  
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• Researchers Warn Interacting With Customer Service AI Could Cause 'Robotoid Humanness'

  01-09-2026 16:54 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A theoretical study suggests that repeated interactions with customer service AI could subtly influence human communication, encouraging users to adapt to machine-friendly patterns over time
  
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• US White House Allegedly Traded 'Abduction Rights' for UFO Technology in 1954, Podcast Claims

  01-09-2026 16:52 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Investigative journalist Ross Coulthart examines claims of a secret 1954 UFO retrieval programme authorised by the White House, highlighting disputed documents and whistleblower accounts.
  
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• 'Shaun the Sheep' Named Among UK Storm Names for 2026-27 Season as Met Office Reveals New List

  01-09-2026 16:45 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Shaun the Sheep has joined the UK storm names 2026 list after winning a public vote. Discover the 21 new names and why Storm Shaun may never actually happen.
  
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• Three-Time Trump Voter Put His Family's $205K Dream Home Fund Into Trump Media, Now Only $30K is Left

  01-09-2026 16:44 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Trump Media stock has fallen 89% from its peak; discover why a truck driver's stake collapsed, what the business actually earns, and how a single-company holding risks an ordinary saver.
  
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• Why Did Lionel Messi Retire From Argentina? Football Star Cites World Cup Loss And Father's Death

  01-09-2026 16:42 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Lionel Messi has retired from international football, ending a 21-year career with Argentina marked by a World Cup win, personal loss, and a legacy as the nation's top scorer.
  
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• Three-Time Trump Voter Fumes on Social Media That She Was 'Duped' by a 'Glorified Snake Oil Salesman'

  01-09-2026 16:39 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A self-described three-time Trump voter says she was 'duped' by the president as frustration grows over living costs, Iran and other administration priorities.
  
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• Lionel Richie Health Update: Music Icon in St. Louis ICU Following 'Possible Slight Dehydration'

  01-09-2026 16:20 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Lionel Richie is in an ICU in St Louis after a post-show hospital check for 'possible slight dehydration', weeks after a separate on-stage health scare.
  
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• Rihanna Makes Spotify History Again With 'Only Girl' as Fans Continue Waiting for 'R9'

  01-09-2026 16:19 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Rihanna's 'Only Girl (In The World)' surpasses two billion Spotify streams, making it her eighth song to reach this milestone. Fans eagerly await her long-delayed ninth album, R9.
  
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• Forensic Psychologist Assesses Donald Trump's Public Speeches for Potential 'Neurological Issues'

  01-09-2026 16:17 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Dr. John Paul Garrison analyses Trump's movements during a NASA speech, suggesting possible neurological signs, while emphasising no diagnosis is made.
  
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• Teen Girl Faces Life Behind Bars After Streaming Deadly Mosque Attack and Publishing Gunmen's Hate Rant

  01-09-2026 16:08 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Sarah Lindsey Santiago, 17, faces life imprisonment for allegedly aiding gunmen in a San Diego mosque shooting by livestreaming the attack and distributing their extremist manifesto.
  
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• Fox News Viewers Mock Trump After He Calls Himself a 'Perfectionist', Joke He Can't Blend Bronzer

  01-09-2026 16:06 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Donald Trump's claim of being a 'perfectionist' during a Fox News interview led to widespread mockery on social media, with viewers questioning his self-assessment and criticising his presidency
  
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• DJ Akademiks Alleges Drake Dropped $1 Million and Kanye Added $250K to Lil Durk's Legal Defense

  01-09-2026 16:06 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  DJ Akademiks claims Drake, Ye, and other rappers are financially supporting Lil Durk's legal defence in a federal murder-for-hire trial, though these contributions remain unverified.
  
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• Chris Brown Cites Usher Tour, Nevada Residence in Bid to Avoid $12.9M Debtor Examination

  01-09-2026 15:58 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Chris Brown challenges a $12.9M (£9.5 million) debtor examination, citing his Nevada residence and Usher tour as Maria Avila seeks to enforce the judgment.
  
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• Elon Musk Warns US Is '1,000%' Going to Go Bankrupt as National Debt Surges Past $40 Trillion

  01-09-2026 15:54 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Elon Musk's claim that the US is '1,000%' heading for bankruptcy has resurfaced after national debt topped $40 trillion, sharpening debate over inflation, interest and the dollar's future.
  
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• US Beer Brand Begs Thieves to Return 40,000 Pounds of Beer; KitKat Chimes In: 'I Know a Thing or Two…'

  01-09-2026 15:49 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The shocking Pabst Blue Ribbon beer heist in California, where 33,984 cans vanished via a fake pickup, highlights the rise of cargo theft and supply chain crime affecting the food and drink industry.
  
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• JD Vance Goes Full Will Smith on Abdul El-Sayed: 'Keep My Wife's Name Out of Your Mouth!'

  01-09-2026 15:35 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  JD Vance blasts Abdul El-Sayed over remarks about Usha Vance, delivering a fiery 'keep my wife's name' warning that sparks an instant Will Smith comparison.
  
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• Arrested Youth Pastor Claims He Only Wanted to 'Try to Help Her Out' Before Having Sex With a Minor

  01-09-2026 15:27 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A Kentucky youth pastor who called police to confess to sex with a 17-year-old from his church now faces state charges and a federal online enticement case.
  
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• Quick Facts About Apple's New CEO John Ternus: Age, Net Worth, Family, and Why He Was Chosen

  01-09-2026 15:24 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  John Ternus, with a 25-year career at Apple, becomes CEO on 1 September 2026, succeeding Tim Cook. Known for his hardware expertise, Ternus faces challenges like AI development.
  
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• 'Really Weird' Pastor Charged With Embezzling $58K Allegedly Grabbed a Minor With 'Intent of Arousal'

  01-09-2026 15:16 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A former North Carolina pastor, already facing sexual misconduct charges, has been arrested for embezzling $58,000 from a Baptist church, with funds allegedly used for personal expenses.
  
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• Why Is Tim Cook Stepping Down as Apple CEO Right Before the Big September Product Launch Event?

  01-09-2026 15:15 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Tim Cook has stepped down as Apple CEO days before its September event, with John Ternus taking charge as speculation builds over new iPhones.
  
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• Olivia Rodrigo Raises $10 Million for Ten Nonprofits Following Federal Funding Cuts by Trump

  01-09-2026 15:12 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Olivia Rodrigo raises $10 million at her Daisy Chain Fields festival for ten women's health and justice nonprofits in response to funding cuts under Donald Trump.
  
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• Doja Cat Admits She Has 'Struggled With Cocaine' and Drinking in a Series of Candid TikTok Videos

  01-09-2026 15:08 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Doja Cat candidly discusses her past struggles with cocaine and alcohol, emphasising the impact of social media on mental health and her journey to healing, while rejecting the label of 'alcoholic'.
  
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• AI Could Outsmart Central Banks and Predict Policy Moves Before Humans, Economist Warns

  01-09-2026 15:00 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  AI's rapid evolution in financial markets may challenge central banks' ability to control policy messaging, potentially leading to increased market volatility.
  
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• Donald Trump Posts AI Slop Video Shouting That Iran Is 'Officially a Failed Nation' and 'It Is Dead!'

  01-09-2026 14:52 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Donald Trump's AI-generated video depicting explosions on Iran's Kharg Island has sparked controversy, as US-Iran tensions rise following American strikes on Larak Island.
  
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• Critics Roast Donald Trump After He Claims That Cutting Off Trade Partners Creates a 'Big Money Machine'

  01-09-2026 14:48 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  President Trump's claim that cutting trade would make the US a 'big money machine' faces criticism, as tariffs with Canada escalate, raising economic concerns.
  
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