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• This beach hut costs the same as a three-bedroom house

  25-05-2026 19:17 via bbc.com
  
  A beach hut has gone on the market for £200,000 - the same price as some houses further along the Welsh coast.
  
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• Pope Leo's Visit to Spain Reignites Painful Past of Church S*xual Abuse Cases With Push to Compensate Victims

  04-06-2026 16:31 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Pope Leo's visit to Spain renews focus on historic church sexual abuse cases, as a new reparations programme for survivors is launched.
  
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• Prudential Hits Employees With New Layoffs Amid $1 Billion Global Misconduct and Sales Ban Disaster

  04-06-2026 16:30 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Prudential Financial is pressing ahead with another round of layoffs in Newark as it absorbs a $1 billion blow from misconduct and a sales suspension at its Japan affiliate.
  
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• Trump Strips Protections From 8,000 Federal Workers, Allowing Firings for 'Subversion' of Directives

  04-06-2026 16:28 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Donald Trump has signed an executive order, which has stripped away long‑standing civil service protections from staff in key policy roles.
  
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• The Transgender Catalyst: How Elon Musk's Family Feud Handed Donald Trump His Second Presidency

  04-06-2026 16:17 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Elon Musk has linked his political transformation to his estrangement from daughter Vivian Wilson, reviving debate about family, identity and the path that led him into politics.
  
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• Japan, the UAE, and the Art of Building Resilience in an Unpredictable World

  04-06-2026 16:16 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The article explores how Japan and the UAE have embraced resilience through strategic redundancy and diversification, highlighting their adaptability in the face of global uncertainties and disruptions.
  
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• Broadcom Stock Plunges 12% as $300 Billion Vaporised; Retail Traders Predict 'Powerful Recovery'

  04-06-2026 16:06 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Broadcom's market cap dropped by £223 billion as investors reacted to its conservative AI revenue forecast. Despite the plunge, analysts remain optimistic about future growth and price targets.
  
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• Nashville Couple Started With $5,000 And A Garage — Now Their Side Hustle Earns Up To $20,000 A Month

  04-06-2026 15:52 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Anne McGraw and her husband turn a Nashville garage into a lucrative luxury slumber-party business, earning up to $20,000 per month while balancing corporate careers.
  
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• How A Lamborghini Ambush Exposed A $245 Million Bitcoin Plot Linked To Crypto's 'Godfather'

  04-06-2026 15:44 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A failed kidnapping in Connecticut exposing a $245 million cryptocurrency theft is linked to self-styled crypto mogul 'The Godfather'. The case has sparked federal charges and a nationwide investigation.
  
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• Bed Bugs Invade US Government's Own Insect Agency But Staff Are Still Forced to Work in Infested Offices

  04-06-2026 15:30 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Bed bugs discovered at a US government insect agency have triggered repeated office evacuations, raising concerns about workplace safety and management decisions.
  
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• Steven Spielberg Reveals He Believes in Alien Life After Being Persuaded by UAP Testimony and Government Whistleblowers

  04-06-2026 15:29 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Spielberg's belief in extraterrestrial life has strengthened due to recent UAP discussions & whistleblower testimonies, influencing his new film.
  
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• 'A Heartless Act': China Blocks Families of Tiananmen Victims From Visiting Graves on 37th Anniversary

  04-06-2026 15:29 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Chinese authorities have barred Tiananmen Mothers from visiting graves on the 37th anniversary of the 1989 crackdown, tightening restrictions on public remembrance.
  
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• 'This Wasn't An Accident': British MP Sues Elon Musk's XAi Over Grok Deepfake Scandal

  04-06-2026 15:28 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  British MP Jess Asato sues Elon Musk's xAI, alleging that its Grok platform enabled the creation of harmful deepfake images.
  
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• Elon Musk's Trans Daughter Storms Off Interview After Accusing Billionaire Father of 'Nazi Salute'

  04-06-2026 15:08 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Vivian Jenna Wilson, Elon Musk's estranged daughter, walked off a red-carpet interview in Ibiza after being questioned about her father.
  
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• The $200,000 Hunt: Anonymous Donation Doubles Reward as Search for Nancy Guthrie Takes Dramatic Turn

  04-06-2026 15:07 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  An anonymous $100,000 donation has doubled local reward money in the search for missing Arizona grandmother Nancy Guthrie, taking the total on offer past $200,000.
  
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• Inside the Republican Plan To Raise the Retirement Age to 69 To Salvage Social Security

  04-06-2026 15:06 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Republicans are backing a plan to raise the full Social Security retirement age to 69 for younger US workers, arguing it is needed to salvage the system before its trust fund runs dry in 2032.
  
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• GOP Mutiny: Senate Republicans Move To Kill Trump's $1.8 Billion Fund That Could Pay Jan. 6 Rioters

  04-06-2026 15:05 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Republican Senators Thom Tillis and Bill Cassidy oppose Trump's 'Anti-Weaponisation Fund', proposing amendments to redirect funds amidst GOP's immigration bill discussions.
  
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• TikTok Billionaire Zhang Yiming's Net Worth Soars Past Mukesh Ambani's — See Who Still Leads Asia

  04-06-2026 14:55 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Zhang Yiming, co-founder of TikTok's parent ByteDance, becomes Asia's second-richest after a valuation boost to £69.1B. See how AI and strategic investments reshaped wealth rankings.
  
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• Prince Harry Reportedly 'Hurt' by Royal Wedding Snub, Claims 'He Knows What a Bully William Can Be'

  04-06-2026 14:49 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Prince Harry's reported absence from Peter Phillips's wedding has renewed speculation about his strained relationship with Prince William and the wider Royal Family.
  
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• Hugh Jackman Heartbreak: Ex-Wife Deborra-Lee Furness Reportedly Prepares to Expose 'Shady' Sutton Foster Timeline

  04-06-2026 14:48 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Prince William's reported stance on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle is said to be creating tension with Kate Middleton, who reportedly favors a more conciliatory approach.
  
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• Prince William's Alleged Defiant Plan to Banish Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Sparks Deep Tension With Kate Middleton

  04-06-2026 14:47 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Prince William's reported stance toward Prince Harry and Meghan Markle is said to be causing tension with Kate Middleton, who reportedly favors reconciliation.
  
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• Ex-Prince Andrew Allegedly Threatens to Spill 'Dirt' on King Charles, Prince William as Royals Braced for Prison Panic

  04-06-2026 14:47 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Prince Andrew is reportedly threatening to expose damaging information about senior royals as police inquiries widen.
  
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• US Needs Trillions To Stay Ahead of China in AI Race — Blackrock CEO Points to Pensions and Retirement Savings

  04-06-2026 14:43 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  BlackRock's Larry Fink urges trillions in AI investment to keep US ahead, citing national security risks if China advances. His proposal to use retirement savings sparks social media uproar.
  
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• Grant Cardone Shows How He Turns a $25 Rent Increase Into a $750,000 Payday: 'It's Called Scale'

  04-06-2026 14:17 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Real estate mogul Grant Cardone boosts property value and income with strategic rent adjustments. Learn why cash flow is crucial for asset maintenance and explore Cardone's wealth strategies.
  
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• GTA 6 HQ Under 24/7 Security, Surveillance, and Police Patrols: Why Rockstar North's Office Became a Fortress

  04-06-2026 14:12 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A YouTuber's attempt to uncover GTA 6 secrets at Rockstar North's Edinburgh office sparked increased security and excitement for the November 2026 release.
  
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• Fed Warns Iran Conflict Is Driving 'Strong' Inflation Across America, And Your Grocery Bill Could Be Next

  04-06-2026 14:08 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The Federal Reserve's Beige Book reveals rising US inflation due to energy costs linked to the Iran conflict, impacting everyday expenses and consumer behaviour across the nation.
  
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• 'Bitcoin Should Crash': Peter Schiff Warns as Tech Rally Cracks and Investors Rush to Gold

  04-06-2026 13:55 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Financial expert Peter Schiff predicts a tech stock downturn may trigger a Bitcoin crash, while gold prices are set to rise as investors turn to safe-haven assets.
  
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• Rare 'Severe' Solar Storm Could Paint 23 US States With Northern Lights

  04-06-2026 13:54 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A severe solar storm may make the northern lights visible across 23 US states, driven by a coronal mass ejection, offering a rare skywatching event.
  
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• Katie Price's Husband Lee Andrews Must Pay £100k Fine to Escape Dubai Jail After Release Fails

  04-06-2026 13:53 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Katie Price's husband, Lee Andrews, remains in Dubai's Al Awir jail due to a £100,000 financial dispute.
  
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• 'Ticket War' Erupts as 1.3 Million BTS ARMY Fans Crash Presale Queue for Concert Dates

  04-06-2026 13:47 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Over 1.3 million BTS fans are rushing to secure a ticket in the presale queue for the Kuala Lumpur concerts, with some top-tier allocations disappearing early in the sales process.
  
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