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• 'Side-piece' slur hits Machado after kiss-up campaign fails to move Trump inside chilly White House meeting

  16-01-2026 19:08 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Maria Corina Machado played her trump card on Thursday, surrendering her most prized possession to the U.S. President in the Oval Office.
  
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• Ruination for jailed Florida nurse, 35, who was sexually abusing stepson, 15, when husband walked in

  16-01-2026 19:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Alexis Von Yates, 35, had her license removed last month after a hearing between the state Board of Nursing and her attorney just weeks after she was imprisoned for sexually assaulting her stepson.
  
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• NHS manager jailed for two-and-a-half years over £123,000 fraud of trust he once managed'

  16-01-2026 19:05 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Alec Gandy, 42, from Kidderminster, set up ex-wife and friend as a 'paramedic' and 'physician's assistant', then invoiced himself for their non-existent services.
  
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• Body found after teenager who ‘posed for photo’ was swept away into the sea

  16-01-2026 19:05 via metro.co.uk
  Sarah Keeling, 45, is pictured with her 15-year-old daughter Grace Keeling (Picture: PA)A body has been discovered after a 15-year-old girl was swept out to sea during stormy weather two weeks ago.Grace Keeling, 15, went missing after falling into the water at Withernsea, on the East Yorkshire coast, on January 2.A friend told Metro that Grace was swept away by a large wave after her mum, Sarah, asked to take a photo of her by the coastline.Sarah then jumped in to save her and was followed
  
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• West Midlands Police chief says decision to retire is in best interests 'of the organisation, myself and my family' as he steps down with full pension after misleading MPs and public over Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban

  16-01-2026 19:02 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Craig Guildford had been facing immense pressure to leave his post for misleading MPs and the public over the decision to bar supporters of the Israeli side.
  
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• 'The trauma he put me through will never go away': Child's heartbreaking impact statement after they were coerced into helping their father murder their mother and cover up the crime for almost a decade

  16-01-2026 19:02 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Remorseless Robert Rhodes, 52, savagely killed his wife Dawn in their family home in 2016 after their marriage crumbled and he found out she was having an affair with a work colleague
  
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• 'Party mom' who encouraged high schoolers to have sex so she could watch confronted child about dumping her son and banned 'ugly' children from her mansion, court hears

  16-01-2026 19:02 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Shannon O'Connor, 51, has been charged with child endangerment, sexual battery, molesting a minor and furnishing alcohol to minors for the rambunctious parties she allegedly hosted.
  
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• Donald Trump threatens to slap tariffs on countries opposing his mad plan to invade Greenland

  16-01-2026 18:55 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Trump says he's considering putting a tariff on nations that "if they don’t go along with Greenland", insisting again that the US needs to own the country for national security
  
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• The Division boss leaves Ubisoft to work on EA’s Battlefield in shock U-turn

  16-01-2026 18:54 via metro.co.uk
  One shooter to another (Ubisoft)The director behind The Division and Star Wars Outlaws has announced he’s leaving Ubisoft for EA, for a new role at Battlefield Studios.You may have forgotten about it because there hasn’t been an update for over two years, but The Division 3 is currently in development at Massive Entertainment.A mainline sequel to The Division 2 was announced in September 2023, but no footage has ever been released. However, series executive producer Julian Gerighty
  
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• The most addictively brilliant British news apps revealed by new figures: How readers just can't put down The Daily Mail's apps... and the fiendish puzzles, extras and stories that make them so compelling

  16-01-2026 18:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Daily Mail's two digital apps are leading the way in engaging readers with their brilliant stories, new data has revealed.
  
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• My unforgettable weekend with President Trump discussing the royals, Ukraine, Africa and the next foreign enemy in his sights. He's SO unlike 'nursing home' Biden, says ROBERT HARDMAN... and there was just one VERY telling thing he didn't mention...

  16-01-2026 18:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  I am under no illusion: the fact he has also made room for me is entirely down to his great affection and respect for the British monarchy.
  
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• Schoolboy, 11, who 'shot dad dead for taking Nintendo away' uttered three chilling words

  16-01-2026 18:37 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Douglas Dietz, 42, was allegedly shot dead by his 11-year-old son Clayton in a furious row over his Nintendo Switch - the boy is said to have screamed 'I killed Daddy'
  
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• Man charged with sexual assault of child in Greater Manchester

  16-01-2026 18:36 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The man is expected to appear in court on February 6
  
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• Man Utd legend accepts World Cup job days after missing out on interim role

  16-01-2026 18:31 via metro.co.uk
  He was in talks over taking the temporary role this week (Picture: Getty)Manchester United legend Ruud van Nistelrooy has accepted a job with the Netherlands national team after missing out on the interim role at Old Trafford.Van Nistelrooy, one of the most prolific strikers in the club’s history, returned to Manchester to join Erik ten Hag’s coaching staff in 2024, stepping into lead the team after the Dutchman’s dismissal.The 49-year-old guided to United to three wins and on
  
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• EuroMillions winning numbers LIVE: January 16th Lottery results with £66m jackpot

  16-01-2026 18:25 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Tonight's draw will also see 10 guaranteed UK Millionaire Maker winners taking home £1,000,000 each as well as the possibility of someone scoring the massive EuroMillions jackpot
  
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• Chilling Farage warning from Defence Secretary - 'don't trust him on national security’

  16-01-2026 18:24 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Defence Secretary John Healey issued the warning after Nigel Farage said he would vote against plans to deploy UK troops alongside France to Ukraine in the event of a peace deal
  
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• Boy, 3, leaves his grandma blue in the face with silly prank

  16-01-2026 18:18 via metro.co.uk
  To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a webbrowser thatsupports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next PageIt’s every babysitter’s worst nightmare, isn’t it?You’re looking after someone’s bundle of joy – perhaps it’s you’re own relative – you take a brief moment to rest your eyes during their nap time and well, you’re left blue in the face.That’s what happened Maria Ivoneti when she was looking aft
  
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• My extraordinary weekend with Trump talking about the royals: He's SO unlike 'nursing home' Biden says ROBERT HARDMAN and gave me his views on Ukraine, Popes, gold, his next war. There was just one VERY telling one thing he didn't say...

  16-01-2026 18:09 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  I am under no illusion: the fact he has also made room for me is entirely down to his great affection and respect for the British monarchy.
  
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• Female prison officer jailed after bodycam caught sex act with inmate

  16-01-2026 18:08 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Rebecca Pinckard was accused of embarking on a secret relationship with the prisoner at HMP Highpoint in Stradishall, Suffolk
  
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• Molly-Mae Hague hints at re-engagement with Tommy Fury after ditching ring

  16-01-2026 18:05 via metro.co.uk
  Molly-Mae Hague is wearing her engagement ring again (Picture: Molly-Mae Hague/Instagram/YouTube)Molly-Mae Hague has dropped the biggest hint yet that she and boyfriend Tommy Fury are ready to start wedding planning again.The star couple, both 26, became one of Love Island’s biggest success stories after getting together on the ITV dating show in 2019.Influencer Molly-Mae and boxer Tommy went on to welcome daughter Bambi in January 2023, and, in July that year, Tommy popped the question o
  
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• X has lost favour with the masses: Readers discuss

  16-01-2026 18:00 via metro.co.uk
  Readers discuss Elon Musk’s X, Trump and Iran and Starmer’s Digital ID plan (Picture: Getty Images)Do you agree with our readers? Have your say on these MetroTalk topics and more in the comments Does free speech only apply to the Right? Many claim Labour’s dispute with Elon Musk and X is not about its AI tool, Grok – which can strip someone of their clothes if you pay to subscribe and upload a photo – but rather a desire to suppress free speech, in partic
  
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• Traitors star Adam reveals ghost he saw in castle was ‘suited and booted’

  16-01-2026 17:57 via metro.co.uk
  To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a webbrowser thatsupports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next PageThe Traitors star Adam, 35, who was the last to be murdered on the BBC show, has revealed details about the ghost he saw in the castle.While the other Faithfuls might have been reading in bed, taking showers or working out in their bedrooms, Adam was ghost-hunting.
  It’s been a hobby of his since he was a kid: ‘Since I was at 8 I have seen spirits
  
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• Martin Lewis issues tax code alert to anyone on more than £12,570 a year

  16-01-2026 17:43 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The MSE founder is urging people to check as soon as possible, as "it could cost you £1,000s"
  
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• Luke Littler winning streak ended by Gerwyn Price after major change midway through match

  16-01-2026 17:43 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Luke Littler made a surprise exit in the quarter-final of the Bahrain Darts Masters, as he fell at the hands of Gerwyn Price, who is now looking to make a run to the final.
  
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• Crystal Palace next manager odds to replace Oliver Glasner

  16-01-2026 17:40 via metro.co.uk
  Oliver Glasner will leave Crystal Palace at the end of the season (Getty)Crystal Palace are searching for a new manager after Oliver Glasner confirmed he will leave Selhurst Park at the end of the season.Glasner guided Palace to their first-ever major trophy last year as his side beat Manchester City in the FA Cup final.However, the 51-year-old’s contract is due to expire this summer and he has informed Palace that he will not sign a new deal.‘A decision has already been taken, mont
  
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• Trump has finally ‘won’ a Nobel Prize – but we’re the real losers

  16-01-2026 17:35 via metro.co.uk
  This is a theatrical, tactical gesture of gratitude (Picture: White House)Donald Trump has spent years pursuing a Nobel Peace Prize. He hasn’t been subtle either, yearning transparently and unwaveringly, like a child pressing their nose against a sweetshop window. The accolade had remained elusive, but now, in a twist that would be hilarious if it weren’t so dystopian, he’s ended up posing with a ‘Nobel’ anyway – not one awarded to him, but a medal hande
  
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• Ex-councillor Edward Brandt jailed for stalking Dame Penny Mordaunt

  16-01-2026 17:35 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Edward Brandt was jailed for 20 weeks at Southampton Crown Court after stalking former Tory leadership candidate Dame Penny Mordaunt which she said left her fearing "sexual violence"
  
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• Tory-Reform war erupts as defector Robert Jenrick brands ex-party 'arsonists'

  16-01-2026 17:32 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Tensions between the right-wing parties exploded after Robert Jenrick was sacked by Kemi Badenoch before dramatically defecting to Reform, claiming the Tories had broken Britain
  
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• West Midlands Police chief is retiring with a full pension after facing mounting calls to quit for misleading MPs and the public over Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban

  16-01-2026 17:21 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Craig Guildford had been facing immense pressure to leave his post for misleading MPs and the public over the decision to bar supporters of the Israeli side.
  
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• 'I'm a millennial and here's why the 2026 is the new 2016 trend is stupid'

  16-01-2026 17:19 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Helen McPherson, known for posting millennial content to her 93,600 followers on Instagram, recently shared a reel about why she thinks the '2026 is the new 2016 trend is stupid
  
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• Body is found in hunt for missing girl, 15, two weeks after her mother and hero passer-by died trying to save her when she was swept out to sea

  16-01-2026 17:19 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Grace Keeling, 15, is understood to have fallen into the water at Withernsea, on the East Yorkshire coast, on January 2 after being hit by a wave.
  
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• Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland if allies don't play ball: 'We need it'

  16-01-2026 17:18 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on countries that don't support his acquisition of Greenland.
  
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• King Charles doubles down on support for Ukraine at a 'time of great anguish'

  16-01-2026 17:14 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The monarch has ramped up his unwavering support for Ukraine amid the Russian invasion, with emotional comments marking the first anniversary of a historic partnership
  
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• Ex-councillor who stalked Penny Mordaunt after bombarding her with emails and calls is jailed for 20 weeks

  16-01-2026 17:09 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Edward Brandt, 61, became 'fixated' on starting an intimate relationship with the former Tory minister and bombarded Dame Penny with emails and voicemails.
  
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• David Tennant appears to tease Doctor Who return… but has he really?

  16-01-2026 17:09 via metro.co.uk
  The Tennants are joining in on the discourse that David could be back (Picture: PA)David Tennant seems all too ready to step back onto the Tardis according to a cheeky new social media post from his wife, Georgia.The Doctor Who star who played the Tenth Doctor from 2007 to 2010 and returned as 14 for the 60th anniversary specials in 2023 has an enduring relationship with the long-running BBC series.Since Ncuti Gatwa exited the show after two seasons earlier this year and regenerated in Billie P
  
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• Mum of one of Elon Musk’s sons sues him over ‘degrading’ Grok-generated images

  16-01-2026 17:08 via metro.co.uk
  Ashley St Clair is estranged from Elon Musk (Picture: Ashley St Clair/X)The mother of one of Elon Musk’s children has accused the billionaire’s AI chatbot of generating explicit images of her.
  Grok also fabricated an image of when Ashley St Clair was underage, according to a lawsuit the right-wing influencer filed yesterday.St Clair accused Musk’s tech start-up, xAI, of being negligent and inflicting emotional distress by allowing users to create ‘countless sexually abus
  
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• How to watch Australian Open 2026: TV channel and UK live stream

  16-01-2026 17:05 via metro.co.uk
  Jannik Sinner is the defending men’s champion (Picture: Getty)A new year of grand slam tennis gets underway with the Australian Open as Jannik Sinner and Madison Keys look to retain their titles.Sinner triumphed over Alexander Zverev to win his second successive Aussie Open 12 months ago, while Keys produced an upset victory Aryna Sabalenka to claim her maiden grand slam.Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic are amongst those looking to dethrone Sinner, with the Italian seeking to become just
  
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• Jeremy Corbyn recruits head of pro-Palestine group which beamed 'genocidal' slogan onto Big Ben and ex-Labour MP who wanted general strike to 'topple' Tories for Your Party  campaign

  16-01-2026 17:03 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Louise Regan, who chairs the Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC), was unveiled as part of the 'slate' endorsed by former Labour Mr Corbyn today to stand for election to run Your Party.
  
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• Babies 'are being aborted because of cost of living crisis' as terminations hit a new RECORD high

  16-01-2026 17:02 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Official figures showed there were 277,970 terminations in England and Wales in 2023 - up 11 per cent from 251,377 the previous year.
  
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• Braving a cold-water swim? This best-selling changing robe is a non-negotiable

  16-01-2026 17:01 via metro.co.uk
  Don’t be without this one accessory if cold swims are in your 2026 pipeline (Picture: Dryrobe/Metro/Getty)
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  Did you know that cold water swimming could help you reduce stress and anxiety, boost your metabolism and help improve your sleep?Whether you’re a seasoned outdoor swimmer or are looking to start cold water dipping m
  
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• You could save over £100,000 by ditching these five ‘unhealthy’ habits

  16-01-2026 17:00 via metro.co.uk
  Breaking those good intentions and ordering a takeaway? You could be waving goodbye to more than £25,000 (Picture: Getty Images)Keeping those new year’s resolutions is notoriously difficult, with most of us breaking our pledges by January 12 – Quitter’s Day – every year.It comes as no surprise that if you give up smoking you’ll be better off, and to a lesser extent drinking or staying away from sugary treats. But how much are those savings worth if you invest
  
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• Affordable housing complex opens next to incinerator that belched out toxic ash

  16-01-2026 16:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  An affordable housing complex in Houston that was finished almost two years ago has been delayed by a toxic ash problem. Would-be residents were barred from moving in.
  
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• Cheating husband invited Brazilian nanny into marital bed just months after he had wife murdered in same room, court told

  16-01-2026 16:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Brendan Banfield, 39, is on trial for the February 2023 killings of his wife, Christine Banfield, and a stranger, Joseph Ryan, at his home in northern Virginia.
  
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• People rush to buy new Starbucks bear cups but there's 1 drawback

  16-01-2026 16:52 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Starbucks fans have been queuing outside coffeehouses to get their hands on the new bear cups, but some say there’s one thing stopping them from buying one
  
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• 'We bought 1920s house and couldn't believe what we found behind the walls'

  16-01-2026 16:50 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Carol and Tracy Thiemer bought a 1920s house and moved into their newly purchased property, however they couldn't believe what they found behind the walls when they looked
  
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• Iconic accent made famous by the sitcom Cheers is on brink of dying out forever over city's 'demographic shift'

  16-01-2026 16:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Residents have sounded the alarm about their concerns that the days of people saying 'Pahk yah cah in Hahvahd Yahd' could soon be over.
  
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• Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's 'priority' highlighted as he prepares for new home

  16-01-2026 16:50 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is set to move from Royal Lodge and into a much smaller five-bedroom mansion on the Sandringham Estate, and it seems he has made his 'priority' clear
  
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• Service used by 650,000 drivers confirms shutdown of UK operations

  16-01-2026 16:48 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The car-sharing firm confirmed it will cease operating in the UK after launching a consultation late last year, with accounts showing losses of £5.7 million
  
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• I won a £4.5 million mansion after ignoring my husband’s advice ‘not to bother’

  16-01-2026 16:48 via metro.co.uk
  Nicola won a £4.5 million mansion in the Lake District with its own private lake (Picture: Omaze/SWNS)When Nicola Dickinson first considered entering the Omaze prize, she confided in her husband. He told her not to bother, as he assumed that the odds would never be in the 59-year-old’s favour.But when the team knocked on her door and told her she’d actually won a mansion worth a cool £4.5 million, he ate his words. It also affirmed to Nicola: ‘This is precisely why
  
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• Coleen Nolan's financial concerns as she addresses 'sad' change to Loose Women

  16-01-2026 16:45 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Coleen Nolan says she'll be financially worse off after the sweeping changes being made to ITV's daytime schedule behind the scenes with Loose Women only airing during term time
  
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