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• Who should pay on the first date?

  30-10-2026 07:32 via BBC News
  
  Yasmin Rufo asks New Yorkers who picks up the bill on a first date, and how much they usually spend.
  
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• Pentagon's Former UFO Chief Offers 'Kite With Streamers' Theory for Mysterious Jellyfish Object Video

  14-11-2026 22:34 via International Business Times UK
  
  Former Pentagon investigator Sean Kirkpatrick suggested a kite with streamers could explain an unusual Anchorage video, while stressing that the footage cannot conclusively identify the object.
  
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• Russell Brand Prison Sentence Explained: Inside His Ten-Year Sentence and the Eight New Sexual Assault Claims

  14-11-2026 22:07 via International Business Times UK
  
  Russell Brand is serving a 10-year, six-month sentence after being convicted of rape and sexual assault, as police investigate two further allegations and six women make fresh claims.
  
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• Netizens Convinced Dua Lipa Is Upset With SZA Over Coachella 2027 Lineup Despite Zero Proof

  14-11-2026 22:00 via International Business Times UK
  
  Fans have speculated about tension between Dua Lipa and SZA after Coachella announced its 2027 lineup, but neither artist has confirmed a dispute and no public evidence proves a feud.
  
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• Former Trump Superfan Who Attended Over 100 Rallies Calls Donald Trump 'King of the Swamp' and Exits MAGA

  14-11-2026 21:47 via International Business Times UK
  
  Rick Frazier, a longtime Trump supporter who attended more than 100 rallies, says he has rejected the president over foreign policy, Epstein-related records and perceived political cronyism.
  
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• Hossam Hassan Sacking Explained: Quick Facts About the Egypt Coach's Exit, Media Ban and Replacement

  14-11-2026 20:52 via International Business Times UK
  
  Egypt have dismissed manager Hossam Hassan after their historic 2026 World Cup run, with the federation citing concerns over the team's image and stability.
  
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• Shakira Backs Abdul El-Sayed's Viral 'Shakira Law' Pun: 'Finally, a Law My Hips Can Agree With!'

  14-11-2026 20:40 via International Business Times UK
  
  Shakira joins Abdul El-Sayed's 'Shakira Law' joke on Instagram, adding a playful twist to the senator-elect's response to campaign attacks.
  
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• What Caused the US FAA Ground Stop and How Did a Copper-To-Fibre Switch Disrupt Flight Radar Feeds?

  14-11-2026 20:22 via International Business Times UK
  
  A disruption during routine FAA telecommunications maintenance may have triggered a four-hour US ground stop, affecting radar and communications and causing thousands of flight cancellations.
  
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• FAA Ground Stop Update: Schedule Recovery Set for Sunday as Sean Duffy Warns 'You Will Have More of These'

  14-11-2026 20:10 via International Business Times UK
  
  US flight schedules are expected to recover by Sunday evening after a nationwide FAA ground stop caused thousands of cancellations, while officials warned further outages remain possible.
  
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• Former Trump Ally Marjorie Taylor Greene Calls $50B FAA Outage Funding Appeal 'Like a Shakedown for More Money'

  14-11-2026 19:59 via International Business Times UK
  
  Marjorie Taylor Greene accused the Trump administration of exploiting a major aviation disruption to seek $50bn for air traffic control upgrades. Officials said no evidence currently indicated a cyberattack.
  
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• Elon Musk Joins Petition To Reinstate Jensen Huang as Ally Says He Did Something 'Incredibly Dumb'

  14-11-2026 19:50 via International Business Times UK
  
  Elon Musk says he will sign a petition seeking Jensen Huang's return as Nvidia CEO after the co-founder resigned amid reports of infidelity and national security concerns.
  
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• Leaked State Department Budget Shows $888M Moving to US Firms While Eight Nations Lose All Health Aid

  14-11-2026 19:42 via International Business Times UK
  
  State Department budget proposals would shift $888m towards a US-focused health innovation fund while eliminating country-level allocations for eight nations and redirecting most approved family planning aid.
  
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• How Did Steve Camp Die? Christian Singer Who Warned of 'Lukewarm Laodicean Sleep' Passes Away at 71

  14-11-2026 19:32 via International Business Times UK
  
  Steve Camp, the Grammy-nominated Christian singer and pastor, has died aged 71 after a battle with heart failure, his family announced, following decades of music and ministry.
  
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• Forensic Psychologist Breaks Down Why Donald Trump Was 'Constantly Swaying' During Veterans Day Speech

  14-11-2026 19:24 via International Business Times UK
  
  Clinical and forensic psychologist John Paul Garrison questioned an apparent shift in Donald Trump's speech during a Veterans Day address, but said the clip did not establish a medical condition.
  
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• Purported GTA 6 Map Circulates Online as Rockstar Games Confirms 30FPS Frame Rate and 210GB File Size

  14-11-2026 18:20 via International Business Times UK
  
  A purported GTA 6 map appeared online after a folded version was displayed at Selfridges in Manchester, alongside reports on launch plans, pre-loading and technical features.
  
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• Andrew Neil Warns Donald Trump's Economic Policies 'Will End in Tears' Amid Stagflation Concerns

  14-11-2026 18:11 via International Business Times UK
  
  Andrew Neil has warned that Donald Trump's economic policies could create serious risks, citing rapid money-supply growth, a large deficit and limited options during a potential AI downturn.
  
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• 'It Exploded in His Mouth': Indian Man, 35, Dies After Eating Crude Bomb Disguised as Sweet Dessert

  14-11-2026 17:36 via International Business Times UK
  
  Rajendra Barautiya died in Madhya Pradesh after a cheese-dough ball filled with gunpowder exploded in his mouth, while police investigate the device's origin and the neighbour's intent.
  
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• Biographer Jean Guerrero Labels Stephen Miller a 'Class Supremacist' Who Wants a 'Servant Class'

  14-11-2026 17:36 via International Business Times UK
  
  Jean Guerrero, author of Hatemonger, told Wired that criminalising migrants can weaken collective worker organising, while questioning Stephen Miller's immigration and foreign policy outlook.
  
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• Woman Says She Was 8 When Church Piano Noise Led to 50-Year-Old Pastor: 'We Book It Out of the Room'

  14-11-2026 17:34 via International Business Times UK
  
  A pastor cheating allegation has drawn attention on TikTok after a woman recalled a childhood encounter involving a church piano and a younger woman
  
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• Golden Jesus Christ Statue Allegedly Stolen and Smashed by Suspected 'Drunk British Tourists' in Vilnius

  14-11-2026 17:34 via International Business Times UK
  
  A Jesus statue was smashed at a Vilnius shrine, prompting a police investigation, an appeal from clergy and warnings about altered images
  
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• Cole Allen Charged With Terrorism, But How Did He Get So Close to Trump With Weapons at White House Dinner?

  14-11-2026 17:29 via International Business Times UK
  
  Cole Tomas Allen, accused of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump, now faces a terrorism charge over an alleged shooting at a Secret Service checkpoint in Washington.
  
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• Pete Buttigieg Mocks FAA Flight Chaos Under Trump With Hotel Bar Refund Joke as US Travellers Face Delays

  14-11-2026 17:10 via International Business Times UK
  
  Pete Buttigieg joked about helping stranded travellers secure refunds as an FAA ground stop caused widespread US flight cancellations, delays and disruption under Donald Trump's administration.
  
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• Did Denny's Turn Its Back on Jensen Huang? Plaque Disappears From Booth Where NVIDIA Was Founded

  14-11-2026 17:09 via International Business Times UK
  
  A plaque commemorating the Denny's booth where NVIDIA was conceived has disappeared, with its removal reported as Jensen Huang resigned, although no connection between the events has been established.
  
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• Miami Hazing Victim Says Ethnicity Played a Role in Alleged Beatings Linked to Secret Service Agent Case

  14-11-2026 17:04 via International Business Times UK
  
  A Miami hazing victim says his ethnicity may have influenced the severity of alleged beatings that left two prospective fraternity members critically injured and hospitalised.
  
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• Miss Universe Scandal Erupts As Donald Trump's US Visa Restrictions Lock Out African Contestants

  14-11-2026 16:55 via International Business Times UK
  
  US visa restrictions have forced Miss Universe contestants from Zambia and the Republic of the Congo to withdraw, leaving Zimbabwe and South Sudan awaiting clearance ahead of the 24 November final.
  
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• Prosecutors Confirm Thomas Markle Sr., 82, Faces Up to 20 Years in Prison if Convicted on Charge

  14-11-2026 16:41 via International Business Times UK
  
  Thomas Markle Sr. reportedly faces a maximum 20-year sentence if convicted of possessing child pornography following a Florida arrest.
  
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• Trump Aide Natalie Harp Reportedly Earns $150,000 and Allegedly Uses POTUS' Dining Room

  14-11-2026 16:38 via International Business Times UK
  
  Reports put Natalie Harp's annual salary at $150,000 and describe access to Trump's private dining room amid criticism of his inner circle.
  
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• Judge Refuses To Toss Trump's $10B BBC Suit While Network Says He Skipped Deposition for Campaigning

  14-11-2026 16:37 via International Business Times UK
  
  Trump's BBC defamation lawsuit can proceed after a Florida judge dismissed a separate claim, with a disputed deposition deadline approaching.
  
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• Ashley Judd Says Late Mum Naomi Wrote 'Trump' on Her Inner Thigh Before 2020 Surgery at Hospital

  14-11-2026 16:34 via International Business Times UK
  
  Ashley Judd recalls Naomi Judd's 'Trump' surgery joke and explains why the name written on her thigh concerned her ahead of a 2020 operation.
  
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• Katie Price Claims Lee Andrews 'Scammed Her Heart', Thought Husband Had £50M Before Finding £2.22

  14-11-2026 16:33 via International Business Times UK
  
  Katie Price and Lee Andrews remain separated, but she says she has cut 'toxic people' from her life while planning to see him in Dubai.
  
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