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• US Birthright Citizenship Rules Explained: How Donald Trump's New Executive Orders Change the Law

  08-08-2026 14:11 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  President Trump issues new executive orders targeting specific exceptions to birthright citizenship, focusing on foreign government employees, birth tourism, and US territories, sparking legal and constitutional debates.
  
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• Justin Trudeau Goes Viral for 'Cringe' Dance With Katy Perry in a Montreal Hardware Store

  19-08-2026 08:41 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The former Canadian prime minister and pop star were filmed dancing through a Montreal Home Hardware store while promoting Xavier Trudeau's new single.
  
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• Lee Andrews Allegedly Pitched £250,000 Book Deal Before Adding Katie Price's Name for 'Clout'

  19-08-2026 08:26 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Lee Andrews allegedly pitched a £250,000 book deal before adding Katie Price's name, according to claims surrounding the proposal.
  
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• Neutrogena Parent Kenvue Stock Slides 2% Amid Hayden Panettiere Fans' Calls to Boycott Brand

  19-08-2026 08:12 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The impact of Hayden Panettiere's passing on Kenvue and Kimberly-Clark shares amid Neutrogena boycott calls. Explore the merger details and market reactions.
  
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• Amanda Bynes' Unrecognisable New Look Stuns Fans as She Shares Throwback With Hayden Panettiere

  19-08-2026 08:08 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Amanda Bynes shares a throwback photo with Hayden Panettiere, prompting fans to react to her latest appearance and the actresses' past connection
  
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• Florida Could Elect Its First Black Governor and Senator After Donalds and Nixon Win

  19-08-2026 08:03 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Byron Donalds and Angie Nixon's primary victories set the stage for potential historic firsts in Florida, with Donalds aiming to become the first Black governor and Nixon the first Black senator.
  
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• Which Luxury Brands Snubbed Teenage Zendaya? Law Roach Enforces Red Carpet Blacklist Against Design Giants

  19-08-2026 07:53 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Law Roach says he has moved past his grudges against luxury brands that rejected teenage Zendaya, but still keeps most of them out of her red-carpet wardrobe.
  
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• Jeff Bezos Can't Buy His Way Into This Country Club: $270B Fortune, $234M Miami Mansions Aren't Enough

  19-08-2026 07:51 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Jeff Bezos, with three homes on Miami's Indian Creek Island, awaits approval at the exclusive Indian Creek Country Club, highlighting its strict entry beyond wealth.
  
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• Who Is Sophie Adenot? Facts About France's First Female Helicopter Test Pilot Making Spacewalking History

  19-08-2026 07:46 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Sophie Adenot becomes the first Frenchwoman to perform a spacewalk at the ISS, marking a significant milestone in her career and inspiring future generations of female astronauts.
  
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• India Tells Elon Musk's X to 'Follow the Law of the Land' After Platform Makes Government Content Restrictions Visible

  19-08-2026 07:42 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  India has instructed Elon Musk's X to comply with local laws despite the platform's new transparency on government content restrictions, highlighting ongoing tensions between free speech and legal obligations.
  
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• Frank Beard Died in Hospice After Leaving ZZ Top Tour: Will the Band Continue Without Him?

  19-08-2026 07:41 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Frank Beard, ZZ Top's drummer for over 50 years, has died at 77. Despite his passing, the band plans to continue touring, honouring Beard's wishes.
  
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• GTA 6 Hype Hits Army: Fort Stewart Battalion Reportedly Rewards Re-Enlistment With 4-Day Pass To Play the Game

  19-08-2026 07:28 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A US Army battalion at Fort Stewart offers a four-day pass for soldiers to play GTA 6 as a re-enlistment incentive, aiming to boost retention among younger troops.
  
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• Andy Burnham's Bus Overhaul Is Bigger Than £2 Fares as Disabled Pass Rule Is Scrapped

  19-08-2026 07:27 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  From April 2027, disabled bus pass holders in England can travel at any time, benefiting around one million people. The £60m scheme aims to support employment and reduce living costs.
  
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• Jamal Musiala Collapsed Twice in Four Days Despite Having a 'Treatable' Condition

  19-08-2026 07:21 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala reveals he has a treatable neurological condition after collapsing twice during matches. He remains optimistic about recovery and continues to play with medical clearance.
  
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• 'The Young Ones Are the Best Ones' Memo Exposed as 29 States Launch $200 Billion Meta Child Addiction Trial

  19-08-2026 07:11 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Twenty-nine US states have opened a $200 billion trial accusing Meta of designing Instagram and Facebook to addict children, and they want the like button and infinite scroll removed for teens.
  
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• Pentagon Faces Backlash Over Alleged Concealment of Iran Base Strikes as USS Lincoln Crew Suffers Severe Rationing

  19-08-2026 06:57 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  An Iranian strike on a Bahrain base forced the USS Abraham Lincoln to resupply 2,200 miles away, leaving 5,000 US sailors rationing food and hygiene supplies at sea.
  
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• Are You Qualified for State Farm Dividend? Here's Who Is Eligible, How Much They Could Receive and When To Expect It

  19-08-2026 06:39 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  State Farm is distributing a record $5 billion dividend to eligible 2025 auto policyholders, with payments being sent in waves across the US.
  
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• Bush-Appointed Judge Strikes Down Trump Obamacare Rule Restricting Transgender Health Coverage Protections

  19-08-2026 06:38 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A George HW Bush-appointed judge struck down a Trump rule that would have cut gender-affirming care from Obamacare's essential health benefits, the structure that caps enrollees' costs.
  
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• Hayden Panettiere's Troubled Final Weeks Exposed: Friends Feared She Had Been 'Isolated' Before Her Death at 36

  19-08-2026 06:22 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Hayden Panettiere's friends were concerned about her isolation and troubled relationship with Brian Hickerson before her death. The couple's history includes domestic violence allegations and legal issues.
  
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• Polaroid's Biggest Ever Collab Drops Nine Pokemon Pieces, With Pre-Orders Opening 25 August

  19-08-2026 06:04 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Polaroid's biggest-ever collaboration brings nine limited Pokémon pieces, with pre-orders opening on 25 August. Here is how to buy at list price before scalpers drive up resale prices.
  
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• Dubai's Iran Money Pipeline Under Threat After UAE Cracks Down on Financial Network

  19-08-2026 05:54 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The UAE has suspended trade and financial transactions with Iran, threatening Dubai's Jebel Ali trade links amid rising regional tensions and shipping disruption.
  
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• GCSE Results 2026: Why Schools Have Your Grades Before You

  19-08-2026 05:11 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  GCSE students receive their 2026 results on 20 August, but schools get grades earlier under strict JCQ rules to prepare for results day.
  
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• Forget the Foldable iPhone: Apple's Biggest AirPods Upgrade Is Straight Out of Tony Stark's Lab [Watch]

  19-08-2026 04:52 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Apple may be developing AirPods with built-in cameras, which uses Visual Intelligence to identify objects and provide AI assistance.
  
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• Hayden Panettiere's Heartbreaking Death Allegedly Caused Unprecedented Neutrogena Stock Crash and Fan Boycott

  19-08-2026 01:37 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Fans of Hayden Panettiere are boycotting Neutrogena after revisiting claims that the brand ended its contract with her following her public discussion of postpartum depression, impacting its parent company's shares.
  
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• 'He Should Be Alive Today': Congresswoman Slams Flawed ICE Operation in Maine Shooting That Killed Asylum Seeker

  19-08-2026 01:09 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A Colombian asylum seeker was fatally shot by ICE in Maine, sparking criticism and investigations into federal law enforcement protocols and agent vetting procedures.
  
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• US Blacklists ICC President Tomoko Akane and Senior Lawyer in Widening Trump Campaign Against The Hague

  19-08-2026 00:45 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The US government has imposed financial sanctions on ICC President Tomoko Akane and senior lawyer Abdoulaye Seye, intensifying its campaign against the court amid ongoing sovereignty disputes.
  
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• North Lanarkshire Residents Fear Rural Life Will Be Destroyed as £300M Data Centre Project Pushes Through

  19-08-2026 00:35 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Residents and environmental groups in North Lanarkshire oppose a £300 million data centre expansion, fearing it will disrupt the rural character and strain local resources, despite promised economic benefits.
  
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• Journalist Shot by Federal Agent Has Spent Nearly 300 Days in ICE Detention — Even After Judge Tossed Criminal Case

  19-08-2026 00:34 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Journalist Carlitos Ricardo Parias remains detained in California despite a federal judge dismissing charges. Allegations of medical neglect and a planned transfer raise concerns about his treatment.
  
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• Lewis Hamilton Holds Kim Kardashian Close in Romantic New Holiday Photos During F1 Summer Break

  19-08-2026 00:22 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Lewis Hamilton and Kim Kardashian share intimate photos from their Hawaiian getaway, highlighting their growing relationship and family time during Formula 1's summer break.
  
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• US Charges 17 Iranian Hackers, Offers $10 Million Bounty for 5 Fugitives Over 31-Terabyte University Cyber Theft

  19-08-2026 00:16 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The US Department of Justice has charged 17 individuals linked to Iran's Mabna Institute with a global hacking operation, stealing 31 terabytes of data from universities and institutions since 2013.
  
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