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• Trump Officials Set Sights On ICC's Downfall, Vowing To Dismantle It 'Brick By Brick'

  14-07-2026 01:54 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The Trump administration has initiated a campaign to dismantle the International Criminal Court, citing threats to American sovereignty, with measures including sanctions and diplomatic pressure on allied nations.
  
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• Peter Cullen Career Highlights: From Voicing Optimus Prime in 'Transformers' to Eeyore in 'Winnie the Pooh'

  27-08-2026 19:25 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Peter Cullen, the iconic voice of Optimus Prime and Eeyore, has passed away at 85. His remarkable career spanned over six decades, leaving a lasting impact on animation and voice acting.
  
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• Minnesota AG Slams Greg Abbott for Turning Texas Into 'Sanctuary State for Fugitive ICE Agent'

  27-08-2026 18:56 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Minnesota AG Keith Ellison blasts Greg Abbott over Christian Castro's release, warning Texas is becoming a 'sanctuary state' as fears grow that the ICE agent could flee to Mexico.
  
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• 'Low Wage 100' Companies Turn a Blind Eye to Government Benefit Cuts While Showering CEOs in Cash

  27-08-2026 18:37 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A report reveals record CEO pay at low-wage companies, while workers face benefit cuts and immigration raids. The CEO-to-worker pay ratio has reached 614-to-1, highlighting stark inequality.
  
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• Peter Cullen Cause of Death Remains Unknown After Optimus Prime Voice Legend Dies at 85

  27-08-2026 18:36 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Peter Cullen, renowned for voicing Optimus Prime, has died at 85. His career spanned decades, influencing generations through his iconic roles in Transformers and other beloved series.
  
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• Daredevil Couple Behind Empire State Building Engagement Stunt Face Court Wearing Handcuff Bracelets

  27-08-2026 18:17 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Ivan Beerkus and Angela Nikolau face felony charges after climbing the Empire State Building for a proposal stunt.
  
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• More Than 1,300 Missing as Death Toll Rises After Glacier Collapse Triggers Deadly Nepal-Tibet Flood

  27-08-2026 17:49 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  More than 1,300 people are missing after a glacier collapse triggered deadly floods across Nepal and Tibet, while a newly formed lake raises fears of another catastrophic surge.
  
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• One in eight young people still out of work or education ahead of major review

  27-08-2026 17:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Just under one million young people in the UK are not in education, employment or training (Neet).
  
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• Woman Arrested After Crashing Through Security Checkpoint Near Trump's Mar-A-Lago Estate

  27-08-2026 17:28 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A Florida woman was arrested after driving through a Secret Service checkpoint near Mar-a-Lago, leading to a police pursuit and standoff. The incident resulted in road closures and her eventual arrest
  
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• Alleged 9/11 Mastermind Finally Faces Trial After Years of Delays Over Claims He Was Tortured in Guantanamo

  27-08-2026 16:56 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A US military judge has set June 2028 for the trial of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, accused of orchestrating the 9/11 attacks, after years of legal battles over Guantanamo detention and alleged torture.
  
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• Drug Boss Sentenced to 18 Years After Hiring Goons To Beat 80-Year-Old Father To Extort Drug Recipe

  27-08-2026 16:51 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Joel Dowen from California was sentenced to 18 years in prison for a violent extortion scheme and involvement in a drug operation, including assaulting an elderly man and attacking federal officers.
  
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• 40 Migrant Children Remain Missing From UK Asylum Hotels in 'Significant' Child Protection Failure

  27-08-2026 16:49 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A parliamentary report reveals that 40 migrant children remain missing from UK asylum hotels, raising significant child protection concerns and prompting calls for government action.
  
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• 'Nvidia is Wildly Undervalued': Michael Burry Goes Long Despite Shuttering His Hedge Fund Over AI Bubble Fears

  27-08-2026 16:46 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Michael Burry bought Nvidia call options as a hedge against his AI short positions. He has repeatedly warned of an AI bubble and how tech firms use accounting tricks to inflate balance sheets.
  
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• NASA-Funded Scientists Turn Plastic Bottle Waste Into 'Edible' Cookies, Human Taste Tests Set to Follow

  27-08-2026 16:43 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Researchers have developed a method to convert plastic waste into edible cookies using engineered yeast, aiming to support astronauts on long missions.
  
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• Hackers steal data from millions of airport customers

  27-08-2026 16:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  About 8.7 million customers had their data accessed and a ransom was demanded.
  
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• Campaign Against Antisemitism Calls Vandalism of Dolly Parton's Wikipedia Profile 'Utterly Despicable'

  27-08-2026 16:36 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Dolly Parton's Wikipedia page was vandalised with antisemitic edits shortly after her death was confirmed, prompting swift action from Wikipedia editors and condemnation from anti-hate groups.
  
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• Report Reveals 'Ballrooms, Slush Funds, Jumbo Jets' in Huge Christian MAGA Corruption Scandal

  27-08-2026 16:35 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  An investigative report into a Christian MAGA corruption scandal reveals how Republican state treasurers funneled public retirement funds into right-wing finance firms.
  
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• Donald Trump Suggests Junk Food Is Good as Doctors Warn His Weight Is a Major Medical Risk Factor

  27-08-2026 16:34 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Doctors are warning that Donald Trump's recent weight gain and junk food habit pose a serious health risk, even as the White House insists the 80-year-old president is in top form.
  
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• 'JD Vance Is a Dirtbag': Maine Senate Candidate Explodes Over Vice-President's ICE Remarks

  27-08-2026 16:29 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Troy Jackson calls JD Vance a 'dirtbag' after the vice president tells Democrats to 'have some perspective' over a fatal ICE shooting in Maine.
  
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• Hugging Face Faced a 'Nudify' Deepfake Scandal and an OpenAI Hack: Why Does Nvidia Want It for $13B?

  27-08-2026 16:20 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Nvidia is reportedly planning to acquire Hugging Face for $12.9 billion, aiming to expand its influence in the AI ecosystem despite recent controversies involving deepfakes and cybersecurity breaches.
  
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• 'He Didn't Feel Loved': Liam Payne's Cousin Reveals He Missed Singer's Final Call Before His Death

  27-08-2026 16:03 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Ross Harris, cousin of late One Direction member Liam Payne, shares the emotional impact of missing a call from Payne on the day of his tragic death, highlighting fame's isolating effects
  
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• Apple Reportedly Lays off 147 Silicon Valley Engineers After Rare Vision Pro Product Flop

  27-08-2026 15:47 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Apple is cutting 147 Silicon Valley roles tied to its Vision Pro headset, as the tech giant quietly pivots away from its expensive spatial computing gamble.
  
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• Entomologist Claims NASA Rover Photos Reveal 'Winged, Flying Insects' and Reptiles on Mars

  27-08-2026 15:38 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Dr William Romoser claims NASA rover images reveal insect and reptile-like forms on Mars, sparking debate over the interpretation of these photographs.
  
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• Texas Drag Ban Blown up by Judge Who Tells Offended Critics: 'Just Don't Go'

  27-08-2026 15:32 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A federal judge strikes down Texas Senate Bill 12, calling the drag ban unconstitutional and telling offended critics: 'just don't go'.
  
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• What the Meta settlement means for the UK, and other questions after the deal

  27-08-2026 15:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Other social media firms are yet to respond, while the debate from campaigners is far from over.
  
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• Anthropic Employees Told to Work From Home Over Strike Threat: Union Says It Never Threatened One

  27-08-2026 15:19 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Anthropic sent employees home amid potential security contractor strike, as Allied Universal faces labour tensions and legal issues while the AI giant prepares for a possible IPO.
  
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• Meta Was Hours Away From Another Massive AI Layoff Wave, Then Zuckerberg Pulled the Plug

  27-08-2026 15:11 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Meta's AI-driven restructuring hit a setback as Zuckerberg cancelled a major layoff phase, citing limited productivity gains from AI. The move highlights challenges in AI implementation.
  
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• 'You Look Like a Fool': Internet Unloads on Melania Trump Over Her Latest Fostering Video Post

  27-08-2026 15:08 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Melania Trump's social media post about her youth welfare initiative sparked online ridicule, with critics focusing on her styling rather than the cause.
  
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• Nvidia Stock Soars After Making $96B in Just 3 Months: CFO Says It Could Have Made Twice as Much

  27-08-2026 15:08 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Nvidia's Q2 revenue surged due to a 117% growth in data centre revenue, but CFO Colette Kress indicated that sales remain pressured by supply constraints.
  
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• Israel-Backed Fake Think Tank Published 560,000 Words in Nine Days to Influence ChatGPT About Gaza

  27-08-2026 14:59 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A pro-Israel website, posing as a neutral research institute, published extensive content to influence AI chatbots about Gaza, raising ethical concerns over its true intentions and affiliations.
  
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