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• UK economic slump worst in Europe in second quarter

  12-08-2020 08:22
  Historic recession as quarterly output collapses 20% despite sharp recovery in June
  
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• She Quit Her Software Engineer Job, Used AI to Teach Herself Baking, and Now Sells Out Pop-Ups

  19-07-2026 21:22 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Sabrina Lim left her banking career to become a baker, using AI to learn bread-making. Her journey highlights determination, innovation, and the power of technology in career transformation.
  
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• Ten EU States Push for Weaker Carbon Rules as Seven Others Warn Against Watering Down ETS

  19-07-2026 21:16 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Ten EU states pushed to loosen carbon market rules while seven, including Spain, warned it risks undermining the bloc's climate targets.
  
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• FBI Told to Stop Investigating ICE After Patel Halted Renee Good Probe, Now ICE Investigates Itself

  19-07-2026 21:02 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The FBI will no longer investigate ICE confrontations, shifting responsibility to Homeland Security Investigations. This change raises concerns about accountability and scrutiny of ICE's use of force.
  
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• Did a 2AM Doping Test Play a Role in Jonas Vingegaard's Tour de France Crash? Here's What We Know

  19-07-2026 20:54 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Remco Evenepoel wins Tour de France Stage 15 after Jonas Vingegaard crashes. A 2am doping test raises questions, with Tadej Pogačar hinting at its impact on Vingegaard's focus.
  
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• Argentina vs Spain: Inside the Emotional Times Square Takeover as Messi Reportedly Faces His 'Last World Cup'

  19-07-2026 20:48 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Thousands of Argentina fans filled Times Square, creating a sea of blue and white, in an emotional farewell to Lionel Messi ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final against Spain.
  
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• Ex-Burglar Who Spent 10 Years in Prison Reveals 3 Ways to Avoid Becoming an Easy Target for Thieves

  19-07-2026 20:39 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Ex-burglar Jen Jen Gomez shares insights on preventing theft, offering practical advice on home and car security based on her past experiences, aiming to help people avoid becoming victims.
  
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• 'He Really Is Like My Family, Like My Lover': China's AI Rules Trigger Digital Breakups

  19-07-2026 20:36 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  China's AI rules forced major tech groups to remove chatbot companion features, prompting thousands of farewell posts.
  
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• Cameron Young's 64 Wasn't Enough: How Ryan Fox Stole The Open With One Bogey-Free Finish

  19-07-2026 20:36 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Ryan Fox claimed his first major title at The Open Championship, capitalising on Cameron Young's late bogey to win at Royal Birkdale, becoming the fourth Kiwi to achieve such a feat.
  
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• Why Did a TUI Flight to Malaga Turn Back? Here's What We Know About Flight BY2786 and Passenger Rights

  19-07-2026 20:21 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  TUI flight BY2786 from Manchester to Malaga returned unexpectedly, raising questions about passenger rights and compensation. The cause remains unclear, with no injuries reported and no emergency declared.
  
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• World Cup Final Halftime Show: Start Time, Performers And How To Watch In The US And UK

  19-07-2026 20:15 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The World Cup Final will feature its first-ever halftime show with performances by BTS, Justin Bieber, Madonna, and Shakira, marking a historic shift in football entertainment.
  
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• Millions of Americans Are Buying Groceries on Credit They Can't Afford to Repay, Study Finds

  19-07-2026 20:11 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  An Urban Institute study found millions of Americans are relying on credit cards and BNPL to pay for groceries.
  
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• FIFA's $100M Halftime Show Already Draws Backlash: Fans Slam 11-Minute Madonna-BTS-Bieber Set

  19-07-2026 20:03 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  BTS, Madonna, and Shakira will headline FIFA's first World Cup final halftime show on 19 July, marking a historic crossover between football and pop culture.
  
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• Who was Jennifer Finch? L7 Bassist's Career, Dating History, Health Journey, and Death at 59

  19-07-2026 19:45 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Jennifer Finch, L7's pioneering bassist, passed away at 59 after battling brain cancer. Her fearless creativity and activism redefined women's roles in rock, leaving a lasting legacy in alternative music.
  
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• SpaceX Short Sellers Book Billions as Elon Musk Tells Them Their 'Survival Probability' Is 'Very Low'

  19-07-2026 19:08 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  SpaceX shares fell below their IPO price as short sellers amassed about $4bn in paper profits and Elon Musk warned bears.
  
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• 10 Photos of Senator Ruben Gallego's Wife, Sydney Gallego, and Quick Facts About Their Relationship

  19-07-2026 19:04 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Senator Ruben Gallego faces renewed scrutiny over past relationships with House staffers, while public interest grows in his marriage to Sydney Gallego amid his rising political profile.
  
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• White House Betting Scandal: Trump's Teleprompter Operator Allegedly Won $100K Betting on Words Trump Would Use in Speeches

  19-07-2026 19:01 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Trump's longtime teleprompter operator Gabriel Perez is on unpaid leave amid a federal probe into allegations he used insider access to speech scripts to win over $100,000 on Kalshi prediction markets.
  
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• 'We Don't Want Her Back': Canadians Turn On Woman Detained by ICE After She Allegedly Slapped Teen Wearing Trump Clothing

  19-07-2026 18:59 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A Canadian woman detained in New Jersey for assaulting a teen over pro-Trump clothing faces backlash from her home country, highlighting cross-border tensions in immigration and political divides.
  
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• Briton Devastated After Paying £456 on eBay for a Portable AC Worth £280, Only for It To Arrive Broken

  19-07-2026 18:29 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  As heatwaves intensify in the UK, demand for portable air conditioners surges. Shoppers face challenges with availability and faulty products, highlighting the country's struggle to adapt to rising temperatures.
  
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• 'Hope You're Ready for the Next': Ashley St. Clair Vows More Elon Musk Bombshells After NDA Snub

  19-07-2026 16:23 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Ashley St. Clair says she rejected a $40 million NDA from Elon Musk and is promising fresh 'bombshell' revelations, as their bitter dispute over a child and AI deepfakes spills across TikTok and the courts.
  
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• 'I'm Suing Tom Brady': Logan Paul Vows Legal Action After NFL Legend Slaps Him in the Face

  19-07-2026 16:21 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Logan Paul threatens to sue Tom Brady after a viral slap at Fanatics Fest, escalating their ongoing feud into a social media sensation.
  
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• PlayStation 6 Release Date Leak: Sony Patent Reveals Crucial Next Gen Hardware Cooling Upgrade

  19-07-2026 15:58 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A new Sony patent hints at a redesigned cooling system for the PlayStation 6, as rumours swirl about a 2027 launch and fans fret over heat, liquid metal and the next-gen console's reliability.
  
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• McIlroy Reveals Lounge Full of Pros Instantly Called Out DeChambeau's Careless Grass Trampling

  19-07-2026 15:45 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Rory McIlroy criticised Bryson DeChambeau's actions at The Open, where DeChambeau received a penalty for improving his lie.
  
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• 'Search That Desert': Ex-FBI Agent Issues Chilling Update on Missing Nancy Guthrie

  19-07-2026 15:42 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A retired FBI agent has urged Arizona investigators to search the desert for Nancy Guthrie, missing mother of Savannah Guthrie, drawing parallels with a similar decades-old case.
  
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• Dua Lipa Blasts Government for Tearing Up Eco Laws for Ivanka Trump's Billion-Pound Resort

  19-07-2026 15:36 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Dua Lipa criticises the Albanian government's decision to weaken environmental protections for a Trump-backed resort, sparking protests and highlighting broader issues of government transparency.
  
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• LeBron James, James Harden Feud Rumours Explained: Roster Speculation Clouds Free Agency Return

  19-07-2026 15:31 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  LeBron James' possible free agency return to Cleveland has revived questions about his relationship with James Harden and whether the two stars could genuinely share a team.
  
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• Taylor Swift Reportedly Used Individualised Watermarks to Trace and Catch Any Wedding Guest NDA Leaks

  19-07-2026 15:23 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce reportedly used strict nondisclosure agreements and individually watermarked digital invitations to trace any leaks from their secret New York City wedding.
  
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• Trump's View on Jimmy Carter: POTUS Praises Carter Despite Claims Iran and Inflation Ruined Legacy

  19-07-2026 15:14 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Facing war with Iran and rising prices, Donald Trump is rethinking his attacks on Jimmy Carter, invoking the 39th president's troubled legacy as a warning of what he is determined not to become.
  
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• Stefon Diggs Accuser Fires Back at Cardi B and Blasts NFL Star: 'I Don't Know Why Liars Lie'

  19-07-2026 15:14 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Christopher Griffith denies financial motives in his accusations against NFL star Stefon Diggs, as Cardi B questions his narrative. Both parties are embroiled in a heated legal battle.
  
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• Tornado Watch: World Cup Final Threatened as Severe Flooding Hits New York and New Jersey

  19-07-2026 15:11 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding across New York and New Jersey have disrupted travel and training plans on the eve of the World Cup Final between Argentina and Spain at MetLife Stadium.
  
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