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• 'Start work at 11' - but will other bosses be as flexible over England's 1am match?

  03-07-2026 16:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Employers are being urged to use their "common sense" to allow staff to work flexibly where they can.
  
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• Trump Reportedly Left UK Officials Stifling Laughter During His 'Fat Foxes' Rant While on a Call With Starmer

  03-07-2026 18:59 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Donald Trump's reported 'fat foxes' rant during his first call with Keir Starmer allegedly left Downing Street officials struggling not to laugh, according to a former top aide.
  
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• Trump Accused of Turning America's 250th Birthday Into a Fundraising Machine to Reward Political Allies

  03-07-2026 18:54 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  House Democrats accuse Donald Trump of using America's 250th birthday to advance his political interests through Freedom 250, allegations the organisation strongly denies.
  
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• Trump Scores Court Win to Keep Slavery and Climate Change Exhibits Out of US National Parks

  03-07-2026 18:50 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A federal appeals court has paused a ruling requiring the National Park Service to reinstall exhibits on slavery and climate change, handing the Trump administration a temporary victory.
  
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• 'Degenerative Brain Problem': Neurologist Says Trump's AI Teddy Roosevelt Chat and Walk Raise Dementia Concerns

  03-07-2026 18:35 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  President Trump faced online ridicule after interacting with an AI version of Theodore Roosevelt, mistaking it for a real person, sparking discussions about his cognitive health.
  
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• 'Not Good and Not Necessary': Doctor Warns of Life-Threatening Danger After Caitlin Clark Takes Hit to the Throat

  03-07-2026 18:28 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Caitlin Clark's recent throat hit by Alyssa Thomas raises serious safety concerns in basketball, with experts warning of potential life-threatening injuries. Calls for stricter league rules intensify.
  
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• Iran Threatens 'Harsh Retaliation' if US or Israel Strikes During Khamenei Funeral With Expected 20 Million Mourners

  03-07-2026 18:27 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Iran threatens 'harsh retaliation' if the US or Israel strikes during Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral, where officials expect up to 20 million mourners.
  
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• 'Beneficiaries Will Pay the Price': Social Security Presses Ahead With Electronic Payment Transition

  03-07-2026 18:24 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Social Security is transitioning to electronic payments, phasing out paper checks by 2026. The change raises concerns for vulnerable beneficiaries without bank accounts.
  
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• King Charles Reportedly 'Trapped' Amid Claims Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Are 'Manipulating' Security Row

  03-07-2026 18:23 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  King Charles is embroiled in a security dispute affecting Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's planned UK visit, raising questions about royal protection and family dynamics.
  
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• Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce 'Secret' Wedding Rumours Explained: Why Fans Are Tracking Singer's Private Jet?

  03-07-2026 18:18 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Rumours that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have already married are being driven by wedding reports, city permits and jet-tracking speculation. Here is what is confirmed, and what is still just noise.
  
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• How Prince Harry's Security Dispute Casts Doubt on King Charles Reunion With Archie and Lilibet

  03-07-2026 18:13 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Prince Harry's UK trip is in doubt over a security row, leaving Meghan and their kids' travel uncertain. The dispute has also dampened hopes of a family reunion with King Charles.
  
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• Alex Rodriguez Turns Up the Heat! MLB Icon Caught in Steamy Embrace With Mystery Woman at Michael Rubin's Annual Soirée

  03-07-2026 18:13 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Alex Rodriguez was photographed embracing a mystery woman at Michael Rubin's Hamptons party, sparking speculation about his relationship status following his recent split from Jaclyn Cordeiro.
  
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• 'I Would Baptise an Alien': How the Vatican Has Publicly Grappled With Extraterrestrial Life

  03-07-2026 18:12 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  For centuries, religious traditions like Catholicism have viewed extraterrestrial life as a valid theological topic rather than a contradiction, openly discussing the concept for generations.
  
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• 'Her Body Is Hidden': FBI Says Some Nancy Guthrie Ransom Notes Were Fake, Others Still Under Review

  03-07-2026 17:38 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A Californian man pleaded guilty to harassing the family of missing Nancy Guthrie, sending messages referencing bitcoin. The FBI continues to investigate ransom notes related to her disappearance.
  
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• 'A Long Road to Recovery': Doctor Raises Questions About Mitch McConnell's Return to Senate

  03-07-2026 17:33 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Mitch McConnell's health is under scrutiny after an emergency call to his home. Concerns arise about his recovery following reports of cardiac arrest and his history of health issues.
  
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• 'They've Been Stabbed in the Back': Ex-Royal Butler Says William, Kate Feel Betrayed Ahead of Harry, Meghan's UK Return

  03-07-2026 17:27 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Prince William and Kate Middleton are said to feel 'stabbed in the back' as Prince Harry pushes ahead with plans to return to the UK with Meghan and their children for an Invictus Games event.
  
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• The Other Half of the AI Boom: Inside Asari AI's Bet on Automating Rigorous Invention

  03-07-2026 17:27 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  As AI gets dramatically better at finding software's flaws, Jack Li is working on the harder half of the problem — getting AI agents to repair aging, unsafe code and showing the result holds up.
  
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• Prince Andrew Insists Staff Address Him as 'Sir' Despite Fall From Grace, Royal Author Claims

  03-07-2026 17:26 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Prince Andrew, stripped of his titles and moved to Sandringham's Marsh Farm, is still demanding staff call him 'Sir' and 'The Duke,' royal author Andrew Lownie claims in a new account of his downfall.
  
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• Ex-Prince Andrew Insists Staff Address Him as 'Sir' Despite Fall From Grace, Royal Author Claims

  03-07-2026 17:26 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Ex-Prince Andrew, stripped of his titles and moved to Sandringham's Marsh Farm, is still demanding staff call him 'Sir' and 'The Duke,' royal author Andrew Lownie claims in a new account of his downfall.
  
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• 'Why Doesn't He Change His Diaper?': Donald Trump's Aide's Tarmac Video Draws Mockery Online

  03-07-2026 17:16 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A tarmac video shared by Donald Trump's aide Margo Martin has triggered another round of 'diaper' taunts and health jibes, after viewers fixated on a bulge under the 80‑year‑old president's suit.
  
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• 'Dignity Comes Before the Border': Pope Leo's July 4 Visit Sends Message on Trump Immigration Policies

  03-07-2026 17:10 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Pope Leo's visit to Lampedusa on July 4th is seen as a subtle critique of Trump's immigration policies, highlighting tensions between the Vatican and the US administration.
  
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• Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce Wedding: Uneven Hotel Assignments Reportedly Left Some of NFL Star's Teammates Frustrated

  03-07-2026 17:05 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding in New York caused tension due to a tiered guest plan, splitting a rehearsal dinner from a larger reception, leaving some NFL associates frustrated.
  
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• Instagram running ads promoting child sexual abuse material in India, BBC finds

  03-07-2026 17:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The ads use terms including “rape” and “child video” and link to content on the messaging app Telegram.
  
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• 'Not Healthy for Our Democracy': UK Culture Department Becomes Second Government Office to Quit X

  03-07-2026 17:00 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The UK Department for Culture, Media and Sport leaves Elon Musk's X, citing concerns over misinformation and abuse, following the Attorney General's Office's similar move.
  
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• 'The Bar Is F*ing Low': Jaylen Brown Doubles Down After 'Smartest Person' Reports Go Viral

  03-07-2026 16:57 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Jaylen Brown addresses criticism of his intellectual confidence after being traded from the Boston Celtics to the Philadelphia 76ers, highlighting the low intellectual standards in sports.
  
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• Kim Kardashian, Lewis Hamilton Dating: F1 Star Confirms New Romance Makes Him a 'Happier Man'

  03-07-2026 16:53 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Lewis Hamilton confirms Kim Kardashian is the reason he is a 'happier man,' as the F1 star opens up about their romance at Silverstone after months of sightings from Oxfordshire to Monaco.
  
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• Did Michael Jackson Ever Release a Bad Song? Fans Debate His Worst Track

  03-07-2026 16:48 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A viral social media post has reignited debate over whether Michael Jackson ever released a truly bad song, with 'The Girl Is Mine' frequently cited as his weakest track.
  
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• 'Corporate Greed': Gamers Livid as PlayStation Ends Physical Game Discs in 2028

  03-07-2026 16:41 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Sony will cease production of physical game discs for new releases by 2028, sparking outrage among PlayStation fans concerned about ownership and pricing of digital games.
  
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• Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds Attend Daughter's Horse Show Amid Reported Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce Wedding Snub

  03-07-2026 16:35 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds skipped Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's New York wedding festivities to support their daughter at a Lake Placid horse show, fuelling talk of a possible rift.
  
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• One Missed Payment Can Cost You 91 Credit Score Points: Here's How to Protect Yours

  03-07-2026 16:33 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A late month can knock 50 to 100 off your UK credit score and cling to your file for six years. Learn how a single direct debit stops the damage and keeps your borrowing rates low.
  
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