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• Missing Sydney bushwalker Lily Hooper found alive after eight days lost in bushland

  20-08-2026 04:18 via dailymail.com
  
  Missing bushwalker Lily Hooper found alive eight days after vanishing on a solo hike.
  
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• Another Sydney private school alleged rape scandal: Three boys accused of hours-long gang sex attack

  20-08-2026 04:15 via dailymail.com
  
  It's understood some of the boys attended the elite private school St Gregory's College.
  
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• Aussie barred from Japanese tourist attraction over strict tattoo rule

  20-08-2026 04:14 via dailymail.com
  
  While buying a ticket to an amusement park, an Aussie tourist spotted a disclaimer directed at people with tattoos.
  
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• Sydney school in lockdown after 14-year-old boy is stabbed and rushed to hospital

  20-08-2026 04:12 via dailymail.com
  
  A school in Sydney's west has been plunged into lockdown after a teenager was stabbed.
  
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• Hunt for gunman as trainee cop, 23, is shot dead and his fiancée wounded at their home

  20-08-2026 04:10 via dailymail.com
  
  Carlos Ramirez, 23, was just days from graduating as a police officer in Tucson, Arizona, before he and his fiancée were shot in their home, leaving the recruit dead.
  
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• Trump's MAGA allies mock Harry and Meghan as report suggests President played a part in couple's decision to leave US

  20-08-2026 04:08 via dailymail.com
  
  Katie Miller, the wife of White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller, commented on the news: 'They are moving back to Britain because they don't like President Trump.'
  
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• Secret bail conditions imposed on Scots College rape accused as they're banned from entering a suburb and the youngest is hit with a 'stalking' restriction - as two families hire lawyers

  20-08-2026 04:04 via dailymail.com
  
  Curfews, social media bans and an exclusion zone are among the restrictions facing the Scots College Three, while one boy faces an additional condition.
  
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• Emergency response after incident involving school bus with 65 children on board

  20-08-2026 04:02 via dailymail.com
  
  The incident unfolded outside the Panthers Penrith Leagues Club, in western Sydney, at 9.45am on Thursday.
  
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• Brittany Higgins' former boss 'vindicated' after $1.48million payout - but no apology after false political cover-up claims

  20-08-2026 03:47 via dailymail.com
  
  Fiona Brown launched legal action against the Commonwealth, alleging that she was stopped from responding to false claims Brittany Higgins was not correctly supported after reporting a rape.
  
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• Another Sydney private school rape scandal: Three boys accused of hours-long gang sex attack

  20-08-2026 03:46 via dailymail.com
  
  It's understood some of the boys attended the elite private school St Gregory's College.
  
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• Mushroom killer Erin Patterson's 'catastrophic' hotel claim dismissed by prosecutors for having 'no substance'

  20-08-2026 03:42 via dailymail.com
  
  Prosecutors have poured cold water on Erin Patterson's bid to overturn her murder convictions.
  
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• America's 'oldest inmate' who was given his last meal eight times before being spared dies aged 101

  20-08-2026 03:35 via dailymail.com
  
  The convicted murderer was serving on death row and came close to being executed eight times, but his life was repeatedly spared.
  
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• Aldi in hot water for 'flagrant' copycat design of toddler snack

  20-08-2026 03:16 via dailymail.com
  
  Justice Mark Moshinsky described the three infringements as 'flagrant'.
  
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• REVEALED: Ray Hadley's private texts about Alan Jones - as radio star prepares to enter witness box

  20-08-2026 03:06 via dailymail.com
  
  Alan Jones has pleaded not guilty to 22 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching without consent against six men between 2003 and 2023.
  
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• Body of Stokesley woman found almost a month after she vanished as police launch investigation

  20-08-2026 03:05 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The A172 was closed for the majority of Wednesday as officers examined the scene following the discovery of a body, believed to be Tracey Smith, in a crashed car
  
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• 'I'm going to get arrested': Accused Scots College gang-rape suspect on suicide watch as secret TikTok revenge plot forces family to flee Sydney

  20-08-2026 03:03 via dailymail.com
  
  One accused boy has reportedly been placed on suicide watch as insiders reveal a secret TikTok revenge group allegedly plotted attacks on the homes of the Scots College Three.
  
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• Games Inbox: Are online video game fans too negative?

  20-08-2026 03:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Marvel’s Wolverine is getting some fans very angry (Sony Interactive Entertainment)Thursday’s Inbox is pleased by CeX’s rumoured retro plans, as one reader mocks Sony’s attempts to make a successful live service game.Games Inbox is a collection of our readers’ letters, comments, and opinions. To join in with the discussions yourself email [email protected]
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  Great preview and interview of Marvel’s Wolverine, although I give equal kudos to t
  
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• Jacqui Lambie breaks down after emotional plea to the Albanese government over veteran suicide risk

  20-08-2026 02:59 via dailymail.com
  
  Jacqui Lambie has broken down in Parliament during a fiery speech about the Albanese government's cap on veteran health.
  
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• Penny Wong launches attack on Israel: 'This decision falls far short of the accountability we expect'

  20-08-2026 02:54 via dailymail.com
  
  Penny Wong has unleashed at Isreal.
  
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• Furious Tesco customer calls 999 after spending £6 on non-alcoholic G&T

  20-08-2026 02:53 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The man, who pointed out to police that he spent £6 on the non-alcoholic cans because he 'doesn't have' a Tesco Clubcard, feared he will 'get arrested'
  
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• Sydney Swans fans vow to boycott match as sexual assault allegation rocks the club and five players apologise for their behaviour at hotel

  20-08-2026 02:46 via dailymail.com
  
  Sydney Swans fans have vowed to walk out in the middle of Sunday's double header at the SCG.
  
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• Penny Wong launches attack on Israel after no charges laid over the death of an Aussie volunteer in Gaza

  20-08-2026 02:37 via dailymail.com
  
  Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom was killed during an attack in central Gaza in April 2024.
  
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• How Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's American dreams failed as family leave California after tanked million-dollar Hollywood deals

  20-08-2026 02:37 via dailymail.com
  
  Six years on and a string of abandoned projects later, Harry and Meghan are returning to the UK.
  
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• Labour's Net Zero ban on new diesel lorries would be scrapped by Tories

  20-08-2026 02:36 via dailymail.com
  
  Kemi Badenoch's party vowed to reverse the Government's 'ideological' plans to phase out diesel trucks and lorries in favour of electric vehicles if they return to power.
  
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• Broadcast legend Ray Hadley's private texts with radio staffer about Alan Jones allegations read out in court

  20-08-2026 02:33 via dailymail.com
  
  Alan Jones has pleaded not guilty to 22 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching without consent against six men between 2003 and 2023.
  
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• Canada and US say they are finalising a trade deal, but details remain murky

  20-08-2026 02:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Prime Minister Carney hailed "significant progress" in trade talks as the two countries seek to hammer out final details ahead of a new weekend tariff deadline.
  
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• TOM LEONARD: What IS the truth about Trump and the blonde 'human printer' who's his most devoted aide?

  20-08-2026 02:11 via dailymail.com
  
  Natalie Harp has always swallowed her pride and put her devotion to Donald Trump above all else. It's her role to keep him instantly updated with everything positive that is said or written about him.
  
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• Rare case of mad cow disease confirmed in Dumfries and Galloway as investigations continue

  20-08-2026 02:03 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) case was identified as a result of intensive BSE surveillance and stringent control measures - the owners of the affected animals are working with authorities on next steps
  
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• Mortal Shell 2 review – the perfect Soulslike for beginners

  20-08-2026 02:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Mortal Shell 2 – a slightly more accessible Soulslike (Playstack)The follow-up to one of the best and most accessible Soulslike games looks to Elden Ring for inspiration, with its new open world environment.Although there’s no sign that the general appetite for Soulslikes games has lessened in the last few years, it is true that there have been less new entries in the genre recently. This seems to be nothing more than a coincidence though, with the situation made to look worse by th
  
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• Downpours to continue for UK with risk of flash flooding

  20-08-2026 01:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The prolonged dry spell has come to an end with heavy, thundery showers continuing to sweep across the UK, as Ben Rich explains.
  
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• Prince Harry and Meghan moving back to UK

  20-08-2026 01:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The couple's children, Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, are enrolled to start at a school in September.
  
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• Murder probe launched after woman dies and eight injured in London house fire

  20-08-2026 01:49 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A woman has died and eight people have been injured following a house fire in west London, with a murder investigation now launched by police
  
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• Trump declares 'economic D-Day' on Iran in rambling post demanding allies 'stand with' US

  20-08-2026 01:46 via mirror.co.uk
  
  US President Donald Trump's threats are the latest development in a conflict that has raged since February when the US and Israel carried out joint strikes on several key Iranian sites
  
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• Timber! Million-pound home built secretly instead of horse-breeding clinic is razed to the ground

  20-08-2026 01:44 via dailymail.com
  
  The property was built in 2017 but council officers ordered it to be torn down after discovering it was secretly harbouring a three-bedroom home, instead of the horse clinic that had been agreed.
  
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• Farm where Tony Martin shot and killed teenage burglar given green light to develop four new homes

  20-08-2026 01:44 via dailymail.com
  
  Pub landlady Jacqueline Wadsley, 52 - the sole beneficiary of Martin's £2.5 million estate - withdrew plans for another scheme in May that would have converted five run-down barns into ten homes.
  
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• 1,000 UK charities are hit by a huge cyber attack: Millions could be at risk

  20-08-2026 01:36 via dailymail.com
  
  Up to 1,000 charities have been caught up in the hack, including Breast Cancer UK, English National Ballet and the Molly Rose Foundation.
  
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• The Morning Poll: Should ministers intervene to lower energy bills further this winter?

  20-08-2026 01:35 via dailymail.com
  
  Should ministers intervene to lower energy bills further this winter?
  
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• Rail fares could skyrocket by 4.2% - with Burnham yet to confirm freeze

  20-08-2026 01:34 via dailymail.com
  
  It means that an annual season ticket from Brighton to London - before travel on the London Underground is included - would rise by £219 to £5,423.
  
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• Kemi Badenoch accuses Labour councillors of leaving flagship town hall with £137million budget gap while ministers its funding by 40 per cent

  20-08-2026 01:34 via dailymail.com
  
  The Conservative leader said Labour had left Wandsworth Council, which it lost to the Tories in May after running it for just one term, with a 'historic' £137million gap in its finances.
  
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• Even the mother of a new Green Party MP says the party is now full of 'less than nice people' - as new councillors threaten to quit over 'racism'

  20-08-2026 01:34 via dailymail.com
  
  Liz Spencer, the mum of recently elected Green MP Hannah Spencer, said of the party in its current guise: 'It's not what the Green party used to be; nice people who wore hemp shoes.
  
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• Sam Naughton named as second rider to die at Manx Grand Prix

  20-08-2026 01:18 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The rider, from the Isle of Man, was competing in his second Manx Grand Prix and died on Wednesday afternoon, organisers tragically confirmed later the same day
  
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• Police chief asked for publication of highly critical report into misconduct and discipline to be delayed ahead of election

  20-08-2026 01:13 via dailymail.com
  
  Scotland's police chief asked for publication of a highly critical watchdog report into misconduct and discipline to be delayed ahead of the Holyrood election.
  
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• Facial recognition technology could become the norm in tackling football thuggery

  20-08-2026 01:13 via dailymail.com
  
  Live facial recognition technology could be used to help prevent football thuggery, Scotland's police watchdog has said.
  
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• Who is Natalie Harp, Trump's right-hand woman?

  20-08-2026 01:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  One of Trump's longest serving and most loyal aides, Harp was thrust again into the spotlight when Democrat Jon Ossoff noted her closeness to the president.
  
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• Online racism against England stars 'doubled on World Cup match days and skyrocketed after Argentina loss'

  20-08-2026 01:11 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Racist abuse against England’s football stars during the World Cup doubled on match days and skyrocketed by 10 times after the team was knocked out by Argentina, grim research shows
  
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• Centrelink cash boost for millions of Aussie pensioners and JobSeeker recipients: What you need to know

  20-08-2026 01:10 via dailymail.com
  
  From Thursday, a range of rates, thresholds and limits across the system will see an increase due to indexation.
  
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• Another teenage boy sexual assault scandal rocks Sydney - as three boys are charged with vile offences

  20-08-2026 01:09 via dailymail.com
  
  Three teenage boys are behind bars after allegedly sexually assaulting a girl in Sydney's south west at the weekend.
  
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• 'Shoreham tragedy must force action on water safety — as no parent should have to learn the hard way'

  20-08-2026 01:07 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Hassan El-Khawas, 55, his partner Zeina Alayn, 37, and their 14-year-old daughter Sara El-Khawas are thought to have gone into the water to swim near Shoreham Fort in Shoreham-by-Sea
  
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• Parents warned vapes are not a 'harmless part of growing up' - and instead can cause serious health issues

  20-08-2026 01:01 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The new review, published in the journal Archives of Disease in Childhood, saw experts from the college review all published studies involving health or social outcomes of vaping on children and young people
  
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• John Lewis reveals top 10 Christmas toys 2026 - featuring wooden play set and dolls house

  20-08-2026 01:01 via mirror.co.uk
  
  John Lewis is hailing the joy of the toy box and expects wish lists will be topped with products that encourage loved ones to spend time together
  
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