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• 'Whatever Evidence Is Secret': Detained Suspect Demands Officers Expose Nancy Guthrie Case Files

  14-08-2026 12:39 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The lawyer for Tucson delivery driver Carlos Palazuelos is demanding that investigators unseal the secret search warrant affidavit that tied his client to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
  
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• Kyrie Irving to Miami? NBA Trade Rumours Grow as Mavericks Face Uncomfortable Cooper Flagg Decision

  27-08-2026 08:06 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Kyrie Irving's future with the Dallas Mavericks is uncertain as trade rumours intensify, with rival teams questioning the franchise's stance ahead of the NBA trade deadline.
  
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• Yayoi Kusama Dead at 97: Inside the Trauma and Hallucinations That Inspired Her Famous Polka Dots

  27-08-2026 07:59 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Yayoi Kusama, renowned for her polka-dot art, passed away at 97. Her work, rooted in childhood hallucinations and personal trauma, became a global artistic language of colour and emotion
  
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• Pensioners Must Prove They Need Benefits: DWP May Even Seek Bank Statements Amid £370M Crackdown

  27-08-2026 07:56 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The DWP is asking Pension Credit claimants for bank statements in a £370M review, with up to 100,000 pensioners facing payment cuts.
  
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• Texas Drag Show Law Ruling Deals Blow to Ken Paxton as Judge Strikes Down SB 12

  27-08-2026 07:53 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A federal judge has invalidated Texas' drag show law, citing First Amendment violations and potential overreach affecting various performances.
  
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• Canada Takes Trump's Trade War to the Bathroom: Americans To Pay More for Toilet Paper, 700 Other Products

  27-08-2026 07:47 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A trade war between the US and Canada is set to push up American toilet paper prices, with tariffs hitting pulp, tissue, and finished paper goods.
  
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• 'Scalp Hunter' Serial Killer John Sweeney Dies in Prison Without Revealing Where He Hid Victims' Heads

  27-08-2026 07:33 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  British killer John Sweeney dies in prison, leaving unanswered questions about the missing remains of his victims. His death ends hopes of discovering the whereabouts of crucial evidence.
  
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• Musk Bets $100B on World's Largest Spaceport in Louisiana: 10K+ Jobs, 1M AI Satellites Planned

  27-08-2026 07:29 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  SpaceX will spend $100B on a Louisiana spaceport, its largest, to fly Starship and launch up to 1 million AI data-centre satellites into orbit.
  
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• Who Was Mica Miller? The Chilling True Story Behind Netflix's 'Death of the Pastor's Wife'

  27-08-2026 07:23 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Netflix's docuseries 'Death of the Pastor's Wife' investigates Mica Miller's life, her troubled marriage, and the events leading to her 2024 death, amidst allegations against her husband, John-Paul Miller.
  
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• Republicans Quietly Cut Dolly Parton's Reading Programme Months Before Trump Lowered Flags in Her Honour

  27-08-2026 07:21 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  As Donald Trump ordered flags lowered for Dolly Parton, Republican-led legislatures in Missouri and Indiana had already cut funding for her free children's book program
  
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• Chris Hansen Ambushes Robert Pattinson Biopic Primetime by Gatecrashing Theatres To Hijack A24 Audiences

  27-08-2026 07:02 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Chris Hansen has bought ads on every US screen showing A24's 'Primetime', using the Robert Pattinson film about his 'To Catch a Predator' era to promote his new sting network TruBlu.
  
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• Busy Philipps Says Her Brain 'Felt Broken' for Years Before Doctors Found Malignant Tumour

  27-08-2026 07:02 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Busy Philipps discusses her experience with a rare brain tumour, initially misattributed to perimenopause, and her subsequent surgeries and recovery.
  
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• Jonathan Kuminga Agrees To Two-Year $13M Deal With Minnesota Timberwolves Bypassing Lucrative Lakers Offer

  27-08-2026 06:11 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Jonathan Kuminga rejected a richer three-year Lakers offer to sign a two-year, $12.4 million prove-it deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves, keeping control of his next contract.
  
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• Nepal Border Mudslide Today Wipes Out Villages in Under a Minute as Hundreds Feared Dead or Missing

  27-08-2026 05:57 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  At least 47 American tourists are missing after a glacier-fed flood wiped out villages on the Nepal-China border, killing more than 150 as US families await State Department updates.
  
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• Why Queensland Is Australia's Fastest-Growing State Economy, and What's Driving the Interstate Exodus

  27-08-2026 05:37 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Queensland's economy outpaces national growth, driven by tourism, construction, and services. Interstate migration boosts population, while Olympic preparations and housing challenges shape future prospects.
  
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• Retirees Could Get $730K From Social Security After Paying Under $200K: Why Millennials Are Worried

  27-08-2026 05:06 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Social Security faces challenges as fewer workers support more retirees. Future retirees may receive substantial benefits, but demographic shifts and financial pressures raise concerns about the system's sustainability.
  
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• Man Says Changing His African Name on His Résumé Helped Him Finally Get Hired: 'Mwangi' to 'James'

  27-08-2026 01:03 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A Kenyan man in Canada changed his African name to a Western one on his résumé, leading to job offers and sparking discussions on workplace bias and immigrant assimilation.
  
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• 9/11 Terror Attacks Architect Khalid Sheikh Mohammed Slated for 2028 Trial After Decades of Delays

  27-08-2026 00:49 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, accused of orchestrating the 9/11 attacks, is set to stand trial in June 2028, nearly 27 years after the attacks, amid ongoing legal and procedural challenges.
  
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• Nepal Flash Floods: 33 British Tourists Missing, Including a 13-Year-Old Girl, as Rescue Effort Widens

  27-08-2026 00:40 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Nepal flash floods have left 33 British tourists missing, including a 13-year-old girl, as rescue teams expand operations.
  
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• Attorney Alleges Selena Gomez Stepped Back From Mental Health Startup After Securing Investors' Money

  27-08-2026 00:32 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Selena Gomez and her mother face a lawsuit alleging they defrauded investors of £920,000 by misrepresenting their mental health startup, Wondermind. Investors claim Gomez failed to fulfil her marketing role.
  
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• 1 in 5 Muslim Prisoners Is White as MPs Demand Probe Into Alleged Forced Conversions Behind Bars

  26-08-2026 23:59 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  One in five Muslim prisoners in England and Wales is white, prompting MPs to call for an investigation into alleged forced conversions
  
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• Toei, Dragon Ball Rights Holders Yet to Green Light €6 Billion Paris Park Despite Saudi Money, Macron Backing

  26-08-2026 23:47 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The proposed €6 billion Dragon Ball theme park near Paris lacks approval from Japanese rights holders, despite backing from Macron and Saudi Arabia. Critics raise concerns over human rights and licensing issues.
  
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• Ismaila Sarr Transfer: Fabrizio Romano and the Athletic Can't Agree if Liverpool's £50M Bid Even Exists

  26-08-2026 23:43 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Liverpool approached Crystal Palace for Ismaila Sarr, but reports conflict over whether the Reds submitted a £50m bid for the Senegal winger.
  
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• 'I'll Return Stronger': Kim Dong Han Ends WE Entertainment Contract in Heartfelt Letter Before Enlistment

  26-08-2026 23:40 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Kim Dong Han has ended his 12-year contract with OUI Entertainment and will enlist as an active-duty soldier in September 2026, marking a new chapter in his career.
  
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• Judge Strikes Down Texas Drag Law Again, Warns Wording Could Even Criminalise a Dolly Parton and Elvis Presley Tribute

  26-08-2026 23:37 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A federal judge has permanently blocked a Texas drag law, citing First Amendment violations and vague language that could criminalise performances like those honouring Elvis Presley or Dolly Parton.
  
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• Dan Stevens Pays Playful Homage To Erling Haaland's Viral Buzz Cut With His Own 'RoboCop' Hair Reveal

  26-08-2026 23:33 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Dan Stevens teases his transformation into 'RoboCop' with a playful social media post, showcasing a new buzz cut inspired by Erling Haaland, ahead of his role in Prime Video's series.
  
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• Superman Sequel 'Man of Tomorrow' Wraps Filming, Nicholas Hoult Celebrates With a Lake Jump Ahead of July 2027 Release

  26-08-2026 23:29 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  James Gunn has completed filming on 'Man of Tomorrow', the Superman sequel, sparking fan theories about its mysterious final location. The film is set for release in July 2027.
  
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• Natalie Harp's Brother Reveals the Childhood Reason She's 'Obsessed' With Trump: 'It's Not Physical Attraction'

  26-08-2026 23:28 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Preston Harp reveals his sister Natalie's devotion to Trump stems from their mother's teachings, not romance, highlighting her lifelong fascination with political leaders and raising security concerns.
  
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• OpenAI's Secretive Astra AI Can Work for Days and Invent New Knowledge as Sam Altman Predicts AGI by 2026

  26-08-2026 23:22 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Internal benchmarks show self-directed AI matching junior research staff, prompting network isolations to mitigate critical cybersecurity hazards.
  
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• Long-Term Antidepressant Users May Need Slower Tapers as Withdrawal Concerns Grow

  26-08-2026 23:12 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Psychiatrist Mark Horowitz's experience of stopping SSRIs highlights the debate on withdrawal severity and tapering strategies, suggesting that longer treatment durations may require more gradual discontinuation.
  
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