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• Republican OFFICIALLY threatens FBI director Wray with contempt for refusing to hand over document

  24-05-2023 23:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  James Comer is threatening to hold FBI Director Wray in contempt of Congress for failing to hand over an internal document allegedly showsBiden was involved in a 'criminal' scheme.
  
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• Pep Guardiola slams ‘ridiculous’ VAR for disallowing Erling Haaland goal during Manchester City vs Brighton

  24-05-2023 23:58 via metro.co.uk
  
  Pep Guardiola was not happy with VAR after Man City’s draw at Brighton (Photo: Sky Sports)Pep Guardiola was left exasperated after Erling Haaland’s potential late winner was ruled out during Manchester City’s draw at Brighton.City drew 1-1 at the Amex on Wednesday night, a result that sealed the home side’s place in the Europa League for next season.Phil Foden opened the scoring for the Citizens before Julio Enciso’s speculator effort brought the match level, and fr
  
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• Mum mistakes stroke for neck pain as she wakes up in hospital with 'locked-in' syndrome

  24-05-2023 23:55 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Kate Green, 43, from Rotherham, has told how an intense neck pain turned out to be a symptom of a stroke and she woke up in hospital with "locked-in syndrome" where she could not communicate
  
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• Just Stop Oil protesters cost police over £3,500,000 in one month, Met claims

  24-05-2023 23:54 via metro.co.uk
  
  Nine more protesters were arrested for blocking roads this week (Picture: Shutterstock)Just Stop Oil (JSO) protests have cost police more than £3.5 million and nearly 11,000 officer shifts in the past month.The Metropolitan Police revealed the figures as nine more JSO supporters were arrested on Wednesday during the group’s latest batch of road-blocking marches.Campaigners have been staging protests every day since April 24, sparking confrontations with members of the public who are
  
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• Thug screams chilling 6-word message before shattering cop's arm

  24-05-2023 23:53 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Peter Ellis and his girlfriend Michelle Smith appeared in court where they pleaded guilty to charges of assaulting an emergency worker and affray after an incident at their home in Merseyside
  
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• Canberra airport: Why all planes have been grounded

  24-05-2023 23:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Issues with the air traffic control system have caused planes to be grounded at Canberra airport.
  
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• TOM LEONARD: Can the man who's declared war on woke beat Donald Trump - and then Joe Biden?

  24-05-2023 23:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  TOM LEONARD: When it comes to enemies, even Donald Trump struggled to make so many so quickly. But endless friction is exactly the way firebrand Florida governor Ron DeSantis likes it.
  
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• Sam Smith fans devastated as concert ‘cancelled mid gig’ after teasing Madonna collab

  24-05-2023 23:49 via metro.co.uk
  
  Sam Smith was due to perform an epic gig in Manchester tonight, but things took a turn (Picture: Getty Images)Sam Smith fans were left absolutely gutted tonight after their concert was apparently ‘cancelled mid gig’.
  The Unholy hitmaker, 31, was due to play in Manchester’s AO Arena for their Gloria tour tonight.
  But, according to fans taking to social media upset at the turn of events, proceedings were cancelled after only a few songs.
  Videos from the night showed crowds l
  
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• Peacock takes a dig at HBO Max re-brand in VERY cheeky tweet as other brands also pile on

  24-05-2023 23:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  NBCUniversal's streaming service Peacock has hilariously responded to HBO Max's rebrand as 'MAX' in a tweet informing users they will not be dropping the first part of their name. 
  
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• Democrats now claim Republicans want to crash the economy so they can WIN in 2024

  24-05-2023 23:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  House Democrats insist that their GOP counterparts are not negotiating in good faith and want the nation to default because they believe it would help them electorally.
  
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• Rishi Sunak stands by Suella Braverman over speeding row as he rules there will be no ethics probe

  24-05-2023 23:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Prime Minister (left) said the Home Secretary (right) did not break the ministerial code by asking civil servants for advice on whether she could attend a speed awareness course.
  
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• PETER HITCHENS: If rape cases are to be heard without juries, how long before we scrap them? 

  24-05-2023 23:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  PETER HITCHENS: They're trying to get rid of juries again. This time the pretext is the low conviction rate in rape cases.
  
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• More gain, no pain: Walking for 4 hours each week 'can improve your pain threshold'

  24-05-2023 23:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Even walking for four hours a week can improve your tolerance for pain, a study suggests, which experts hope could potentially mean less need for painkillers.
  
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• Chris Mason: The battle for truth over Covid is only just starting

  24-05-2023 23:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A row erupts between the Covid inquiry and the government over how much material should be disclosed
  
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• A Brighter Tomorrow review – Nanni Moretti’s new film is bafflingly awful

  24-05-2023 23:36 via theguardian.com
  
  In competition at Cannes, the Italian director’s comedy-drama about a failing film-maker is full of non-comedy and anti-drama – a complete waste of timeNanni Moretti is the Italian director who will always have a place in our hearts, not least for his masterly The Son’s Room (2001), in my view the greatest Cannes Palme d’Or winner of the century so far. And more recently his cinephile comedy Mia Madre (2015) was tremendous.But his new film in competition is bafflingly awf
  
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• Chinese hackers strike critical US infrastructure in Guam

  24-05-2023 23:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  On Wednesday, the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency said the hacker group dubbed Volt Typhoon had been detected 'across US critical infrastructure.'
  
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• LA Dodgers apologize to Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence for disinviting them from their Pride Night

  24-05-2023 23:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The baseball team announced on May 17 that they were disinviting the human rights and LGBTQ+ group after criticism from conservative Catholic groups.
  
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• America's biggest children's hospital stops sex-reassignment treatments in line with new Texas law

  24-05-2023 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The move comes after a whistleblower claimed doctors were scaring parents into letting their kids start puberty blockers and hormones, while racking up medical bills of $80,000 for each patient.
  
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• Karine Jean-Pierre snaps at question about Biden heading to Camp David as US gets closer to default

  24-05-2023 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Karine Jean-Pierre turned defensive during her briefing on Wednesday, snapping at a question about why Biden was heading to his presidential retreat as the country faced a debt meltdown.
  
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• Harry Maguire’s place in England squad under threat, admits Gareth Southgate

  24-05-2023 23:30 via theguardian.com
  
  Defender’s lack of game time at Manchester United ‘concerning’Southgate unhappy over Ivan Toney’s punishmentGareth Southgate has admitted his loyalty to Harry Maguire will be difficult to maintain if the England defender continues to remain on the sidelines at Manchester United.England’s manager, who has omitted Raheem Sterling for next month’s Euro 2024 qualifiers against Malta and North Macedonia, described Maguire’s situation as “concerning&rdqu
  
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• UK students seek compensation for Covid-affected tuition

  24-05-2023 23:29 via theguardian.com
  
  Nearly 1,000 students attempt group action against UCL, accusing it of breaking promisesLawyers representing almost 1,000 current and former students whose studies were affected by Covid and strike action told the high court in London their clients felt “cheated” by their educational experience and should be entitled to seek compensation through the courts.They are seeking to bring a claim against University College London (UCL), accusing it of breaking its “promises” aft
  
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• NC students completely trash high school building in senior prank that left teachers 'in tears'

  24-05-2023 23:28 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A North Carolina principal is under fire after handing over keys to the school to let students pull off a 'senior prank' that created mass chaos and left teachers 'in tears.'
  
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• Over 1,300,000 people forced to flee their homes after fighting in Sudan

  24-05-2023 23:26 via metro.co.uk
  
  The civil war in Sudan has displaced millions of people (Picture: AFP)The number of people driven out of their own home by the conflict in Sudan has now risen to more than 1.3 million, according to the UN.Fighting continues to rage on between Sudan’s military and a powerful paramilitary force after more than six weeks of warfare.Over one million people have been forced to flee their homes and move to safer areas within the country, says the UN’s International Organisation for Migrati
  
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• Family forced to close business after 34 years thanks to crippling roadworks

  24-05-2023 23:25 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Brothers Richard and Chris, owners of Stephen Padgett Furniture in Blackpool, say they've lost £40,000 in cash flow to since restricted access to the site
  
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• Tina Turner revealed heartfelt reason behind her favourite song before death aged 83

  24-05-2023 23:23 via metro.co.uk
  
  The song that was named by Turner is one of her most beloved hits (Picture: Pete Still/Redferns)Tina Turner’s death at the age of 83 has sent shockwaves across the music industry, sparking tears among heartbroken fans around the world.As devastated members of the public share the fondest memories of the late icon, many are discussing their favourite performances she ever put on, as well as her most iconic songs.From Proud Mary to The Best, What’s Love Got To Do With It and Private Da
  
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• Just for a change, it's a sunny bank holiday! Britain is set to bask in 24C heat this weekend

  24-05-2023 23:22 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  According to the upbeat predictions, Sunday could even turn out to be the hottest day of the year so far, with a maximum of 24C (75F) expected, warmer than Athens.
  
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• Angela Bassett remembers Tina Turner’s final words in poignant tribute following her death aged 83

  24-05-2023 23:21 via metro.co.uk
  
  Angela Bassett paid tribute to Tina Turner (Pictures: EPA; Getty; Shutterstock)Angela Bassett has reflected on Tina Turner’s final words to her in a touching tribute, following the music icon’s death.The Best singer died peacefully earlier today at the age of 83, following a long illness.After the news emerged, some of the biggest names in music and film offered their condolences on social media, remembering their best times with the Queen of rock and roll.Bassett, who portrayed Turn
  
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• Red flag symptom in your legs that could be sign of silent killer

  24-05-2023 23:20 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A new study suggests that people's legs can reveal whether a person is more or less likely to suffer heart failure and researchers have said that the results are important for those suffering from coronary disease
  
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• Moment Memphis woman being interviewed about reducing crime ducks as drive-by shoot-out takes place 

  24-05-2023 23:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A woman who was being interviewed on Memphis television about how to reduce crime was forced to duck as a drive-by-shooting took place across the street.
  
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• Who is Erwin Bach? Tina Turner's second husband and the man who helped her find happiness 

  24-05-2023 23:14 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Tina Turner found true love with Erwin Bach and the pair enjoyed a loving relationship for 38 years until her death on Wednesday aged 83 following a long, unspecified illness.
  
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• My Unorthodox Life star Julia Haart's estranged husband loses bid to evict her from home

  24-05-2023 23:12 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Silvio Scaglia had sought to force the sale of the couple's Tribeca marital home on the grounds that his company Elite World Group was in 'distress' and its future depended on those funds.
  
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• 'Cherished' girl, 11, with 'beautiful soul' dies after freak accident in bathroom

  24-05-2023 23:12 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Falaq Babar, 11, became unwell after fainting and hitting her head in the bathroom. She was taken to the hospital but she later passed away, leaving her family heartbroken
  
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• Hugh Grant and John Cleese pose with new best pal - a jailbird private eye witness for Prince Harry

  24-05-2023 23:08 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Daniel Portley-Hanks, 77, posted grinning selfies of himself with the actors on his Facebook page, along with other tourist snaps of his trip to the UK.
  
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• Florida travel warning issued by top LGBTQ+ group amid ‘hostile’ laws

  24-05-2023 23:08 via metro.co.uk
  
  Ron DeSantis, Florida’s firebrand governor, has increasingly legislated against LGBTQ+ rights (Picture: Getty / AP)LGBTQ+ people are being advised to take a minute before travelling to Florida amid a wave of ‘hostile’ laws against the community.
  The Human Rights Campaign, the largest LGBTQ+ rights group in the US, issued a travel advisory yesterday for the southern state long considered a tourist hotspot.‘While not a blanket recommendation against travel nor a call for bo
  
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• Republican says the battle against Beijing is the only issue that unites a 'gridlocked' Congress

  24-05-2023 23:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Rep. Mike Gallagher says China may be the only issue lawmakers can agree on currently as Congress remains gridlocked on a way out of defaulting on $31trillion in debt. 
  
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• ‘Queen of rock and soul’: celebrities pay tribute to Tina Turner

  24-05-2023 23:04 via theguardian.com
  
  Stars such as Mick Jagger, Angela Bassett and Magic Johnson pay tribute to the singer who has died at 83An outpouring of tributes has emerged online following the death of legendary vocalist and performer Tina Turner.Turner died at 83 years old at her home in Switzerland following her battle with a long illness after she was diagnosed with intestinal cancer in 2016 and underwent a kidney transplant a year later. Continue reading...
  
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• House of Lords joins backlash over criticism of EHRC chairman Baroness Falkner

  24-05-2023 23:04 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  More than 40 members are believed to have signed a letter about Tuesday's report on 'consternation' at the leadership of chairman Baroness Falkner (pictured).
  
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• Social media commiserates as Ron DeSantis' presidential run overshadowed by Tina Turner's death

  24-05-2023 23:03 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Social media users have sent commiserations to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis after he announced his 2024 presidential run only to be overshadowed by the death of 'Queen of Rock 'n' Roll' Tina Turner.
  
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• 'Boris Johnson gets his legal expenses for free while public can't access justice'

  24-05-2023 23:02 via mirror.co.uk
  
  If the Covid inquiry cannot establish the facts lessons cannot be learned - and to cap it all, Mr Johnson is relying on taxpayer-funded lawyers
  
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• Woman embroiled in row with Starbucks manager denies hurling transphobic insults at her

  24-05-2023 23:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Vanessa Thomas has denied that she called a trans Starbucks manager a 'tranny' or a 'man'. She claims Luna Spain's allegations are a 'pack of vile lies'.
  
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• TikTok troublemaker Mizzy says police will NEVER get him after leaving court with slapped wrist

  24-05-2023 23:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Bacari-Bronze O'Garro, 18, known on social media as 'Mizzy', is behind a series of spoofs including stealing a woman's dog, ripping up library books and jumping into strangers' cars.
  
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• Enciso rocket halts Manchester City and confirms Brighton’s Europa League spot

  24-05-2023 23:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Manchester City had already sewn up the Premier League title, their fifth in six seasons; a three-peat complete. They have a couple of finals coming up that you might have heard about. So what was their motivation here?Brighton had confirmed their place in next season’s Europa League – unless you believed that a 17-goal swing in two defeats against City here and at Aston Villa on Sunday was plausible. They had an outside chance of overhauling Liverpool for fifth place, although that
  
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• EastEnders spoilers: Queen Vic’s new family The Knights cause outrage with party after Lola’s death

  24-05-2023 23:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Anna and Gina want to get the party started – but it’s a very bad time (Picture: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron)The Queen Vic is set to welcome a new family into the fold in EastEnders, and they will undoubtedly cause chaos right from the outset.Residents have already met the feisty and formidable Elaine Peacock (Harriet Thorpe), but they are in for a shock when partner George Knight (Colin Salmon) rocks up with his two daughters in tow.Anna and Gina (Molly Rainford and Francesca He
  
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• Confusion as BRITISH narrator appears to start Ron DeSantis' campaign video

  24-05-2023 22:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Ron DeSantis has sparked confusion with a short video many are seeing as his first official presidential run clip - but criticism ensued over the use of a British narrator.
  
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• First contestant leaves Great British Sewing Bee 2023 after shedding tears over unfinished garment

  24-05-2023 22:56 via metro.co.uk
  
  The first contestant has left The Great British Sewing Bee (Picture: BBC/Love Productions/James Stack)The Great British Sewing Bee has returned for its ninth series, and the first sewer has already been cut off.The 12 amateur sewers had a busy first week to prove their talent with a ‘classics with a twist’ theme for their trio of tasks.
  Firstly they had to follow the pattern for a twist top, then transform old office wear into something exciting. Finally, they had to create cut-out m
  
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• First contestant leaves Great British Sewing Bee 2023

  24-05-2023 22:56 via metro.co.uk
  
  The first contestant has left The Great British Sewing Bee (Picture: BBC/Love Productions/James Stack)The Great British Sewing Bee has returned for its ninth series, and the first sewer has already been cut off.The 12 amateur sewers had a busy first week to prove their talent with a ‘classics with a twist’ theme for their trio of tasks.
  Firstly they had to follow the pattern for a twist top, then transform old office wear into something exciting. Finally, they had to create cut-out m
  
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• Duke and Duchess of Gloucester host a Buckingham Palace garden party

  24-05-2023 22:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester and Prince Michael of Kent stepped out in force to celebrate the Royal Kennel Club's 150th anniversary at Buckingham Palace in London.
  
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• WWE legend CM Punk ‘set for AEW return’ with Collision debut ‘heading to Chicago’

  24-05-2023 22:53 via metro.co.uk
  
  CM Punk is yet to be announced for the AEW Collision premiere (Picture: AEW)All Elite Wrestling boss Tony Khan is reportedly set to confirm AEW Collision will indeed debut in Chicago.The brand new weekly Saturday night show will premiere on June 17 and while there has been no official news on CM Punk, he is expected to be part of the historic programme.There had been reports claiming the WWE legend had fallen out with bosses just before the show was announcement, leading to some doubt over the v
  
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• La Liga president makes half-hearted apology to Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr over racism incident

  24-05-2023 22:49 via metro.co.uk
  
  Javier Tebas has been La Liga president since 2013 (Photo: Getty)La Liga president Javier Tebas has offered a half-hearted apology for his comments responding to the racial abuse of Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior.Vinicius has been consistently subjected to racist chants over the years and following yet another incident during last Sunday’s game at Valencia, the Brazil winger released a statement saying Spain and La Liga ‘belonged’ to racists.While almost all of the football c
  
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• One-legged man and his dog attacked by 1,000 killer bees

  24-05-2023 22:47 via metro.co.uk
  
  John Fischer was stung more than 200 times as roughly 1,000 bees surrounded him and his dog (Pictures: Arizona’s Family/CBS5)A one-legged man in a wheelchair and his dog were swarmed by about 1,000 killer bees and stung by hundreds.
  John Fischer, 60, who lost one of his legs to an infection, was riding his wheelchair exercise bike with his dog Pippin leashed on, when he felt what he thought was a fly and swatted at it.
  ‘Next thing I know, there were bees all over me and all over the
  
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