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• Halle Berry's ex Olivier Martinez scores win in their bitter custody battle: French actor awarded primary custody of the couple's son

  29-10-2026 23:58 via News | Mail Online
  
  A rep for the actress told the site Berry still retains joint legal custody and also holds the tiebreaker should she and Martinez struggle to reach an agreement.
  
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• Binance 'hacked' as $2.7bn 'drained' from wallets on cryptocurrency exchange

  29-10-2026 23:54 via Mirror - News
  
  Binance said it is aware of the concerning reports of a 'potential security issue' and its teams are 'actively investigating'
  
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• Pala was almost 43 weeks pregnant when she gave birth. Her baby tragically died on delivery. As police investigate a family's very raw tragedy, a specialist says no doctor would let a pregnancy go that far

  29-10-2026 23:53 via News | Mail Online
  
  Police have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of reality TV star Pala Negara's newborn son, following a delivery that came 20 days after his due date.
  
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• Facebook owner Meta forced into fresh climbdown over plans to 'steal' UK publishers' content after humiliating defeat in European court, as bosses branded 'hypocrites'

  29-10-2026 23:48 via News | Mail Online
  
  The decision by the Silicon Valley giant follows a humiliating defeat in a European court.
  
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• Sarah Ferguson is back in the limelight after a year in hiding... and her return suggests an extraordinary possibility, reveals RICHARD KAY

  29-10-2026 23:47 via News | Mail Online
  
  No one expected Sarah Ferguson to stay out of the spotlight for long and, shrewd as ever, she chose exactly the right moment to appear.
  
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• Manhunt after woman, 36, killed by car fleeing police in Leeds city centre

  29-10-2026 23:46 via Metro
  
  Woman, 36, Dies After Being Hit in Leeds Police Pursuit (Picture: YappApp)A woman was killed in a police chase through Leeds City centre.Police authorised a chase after a black Vauxhall Corsa failed to stop for officers on Harehills Road at 9.50am on Thursday.Two minutes later the Corsa collided with a pedestrian on Beckett Street, the driver failed to stop at the scene.The 36-year-old woman was taken to hospital with serious injuries. The unnamed victim was pronounced dead in hospital.The Cors
  
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• Trump unleashes vicious tirade at 'dope' and 'out of shape' reporter who asked if he was 'sick' of travel: 'You look like hell!'

  29-10-2026 23:41 via News | Mail Online
  
  President Donald Trump unleashed a body-shaming tirade at a reporter who asked him Thursday if he nixed a Kansas rally because he was 'sick of travel.'
  
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• Trick or Trump! Donald and Melania hand out candy to adorable trick-or-treaters as Air Force One swoops over spooky White House

  29-10-2026 23:32 via News | Mail Online
  
  The themes of Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, Jaws and other spooky serenades sang out from violins and cellos courtesy of the US Air Force Strolling Strings.
  
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• BBC Weather names three major regions facing ‘hazardous’ conditions on Saturday

  29-10-2026 23:26 via Mirror - News
  
  BBC Weather forecasters say hazardous conditions are on the cards in England and Wales this weekend, following the chaos brought by Storm Boelo last weekend
  
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• Donald Trump angrily denies he's 'sick of travelling' as he cancels midterms rally

  29-10-2026 23:25 via Mirror - News
  
  Trump was scheduled to visit Salina, Kansas for a rally on Saturday, one of the final events in a month of almost daily rallies - but he'll now phone it in with a tele-rally
  
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• Donald Trump angrily denies he's 'sick of travelling' as he cancels final midterms rallies

  29-10-2026 23:25 via Mirror - News
  
  Trump was scheduled to visit Kansas for a rally on Saturday and Iowa on Sunday, the final events in a month of almost daily rallies - but he'll now phone it in with a tele-rally
  
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• Two helicopters crash into each other in Oregon as emergency responders rush to the scene

  29-10-2026 23:21 via News | Mail Online
  
  Emergency responders in Oregon are rushing to the scene where two helicopters collided into each other in mid-air on Thursday near McMinnville Airport.
  
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• Europe’s largest nuclear plant attacked as one dead and chilling warning issued

  29-10-2026 23:21 via Mirror - News
  
  A drone attack on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant - Europe's largest nuclear power plant - has left one person dead
  
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• Air Force One buzzes over spooky White House as Donald Trump and Melania hand out candy for Halloween

  29-10-2026 23:21 via News | Mail Online
  
  President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania gave out candy to tiny trick-or-treaters on the White House South Lawn Thursday evening in between the president's rallies and jet engine roars.
  
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• New Andrew shame as police probe Jeffrey Epstein's stay at King's Balmoral Castle

  29-10-2026 23:10 via Mirror - News
  
  Detectives have launched an investigation into trips to Balmoral by the former Prince Andrew, Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell - including claims women were trafficked to the royal estate
  
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• Mohamed Al Fayed's widow says she does not believe sexual predator allegations against late Harrods owner are true and that £150million compensation claims are 'overinflated'

  29-10-2026 23:10 via News | Mail Online
  
  Court documents revealed Heini Wathen-Fayed's position as a bitter legal battle between Harrods and Al Fayed's estate intensifies over who should foot the £150million bill for victims.
  
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• Roy Keane says £18m Ruben Amorim signing is ‘costing’ Manchester United

  29-10-2026 23:07 via Metro
  
  Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane (Picture: Getty)Roy Keane says Manchester United’s struggles are being exacerbated by a dip in form from goalkeeper Senne Lammens.Lammens was widely praised for his encouraging first season at Old Trafford following an £18m move from Royal Antwerp in the summer of 2025.The Belgium international was expected to compete with former Manchester United No. 1 Andre Onana but almost instantly displaced the Cameroonian in-between the sticks.Lammens’ solid
  
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• Nvidia boss Jensen Huang 'targeted by and pictured with Chinese spy' as Trump informed

  29-10-2026 23:06 via Mirror - News
  
  An alleged Chinese spy 'developed a close relationship' with Nvidia boss Jensen Huang, according to US intelligence agencies, who reportedly briefed President Trump on their findings
  
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• Pigs that escaped a slaughterhouse and wreaked havoc on a busy road are saved

  29-10-2026 23:03 via Metro
  
  To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a webbrowser thatsupports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next PageA hero saved nine pigs from the chop after police shot five others blocking a major road.The pigs caused mayhem on the A127 at Dunton, near Basildon, Essex, after darting between cars and forcing the road to close for around two hours on October 18.Police said five were shot at the scene for safety reasons after ‘all options to secure them or remove them�
  
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• Binance 'hacked' as $2.7bn 'drained' from wallets on crypto exchange – live

  29-10-2026 23:01 via Mirror - News
  
  Binance said it is aware of the concerning reports of a 'potential security issue' and its teams are 'actively investigating'
  
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• I don't think your warning is fair... Anthropic AI was told its cyber attack would harm real people - but proceeded anyway, chilling Government report reveals

  29-10-2026 23:00 via News | Mail Online
  
  In the latest instance of AI ignoring its human testers, Anthropic's Claude Mythos 5 was told several times the cyber-attack it was trying to launch would hurt people in the real world but carried on anyway.
  
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• America's most accurate election guru gives final prediction on what will happen in the midterms

  29-10-2026 22:58 via News | Mail Online
  
  A history professor who has accurately predicted the outcome of 9 of the last 11 presidential races has issued his final assessment of the 2026 midterms.
  
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• Ian Wright questions Chelsea’s £65m transfer decision

  29-10-2026 22:56 via Metro
  
  Former Arsenal striker Ian Wright (Picture: Getty)Ian Wright has questioned Chelsea’s decision to sell Nicolas Jackson after the promising start to his Aston Villa career.Jackson has scored seven goals in 11 appearances since moving to Villa Park in a £65m summer deal from Chelsea.Chelsea signed the Senegal striker from Villarreal in 2023 and were encouraged by his first season at Stamford Bridge in which he netted 17 goals in all competitions.Jackson’s contributions fell away during the 2
  
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• Trump launches criminal investigation into claims of illegal voting in California as president tries to stop 'rigged' Democrat midterms wave

  29-10-2026 22:54 via News | Mail Online
  
  Local election officials were handed federal subpoenas demanding documents detailing their 'methods for screening for unlawful voting by aliens.'
  
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• Sir Patrick Stewart's incredible life - from working class hero to Shakespeare and Star Trek fame

  29-10-2026 22:51 via Mirror - News
  
  Sir Patrick Stewart began his lifelong love of drama at a young age when a teacher introduced him to Shakespeare - and he never turned his back on theatre despite Hollywood success
  
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• Mystery as 'devastated' farmer suddenly finds 28 healthy sheep dead in Yorkshire

  29-10-2026 22:51 via Mirror - News
  
  WARNING - GRAPHIC CONTENT: As many as 28 sheep were found dead at a farm on Holme Moss near Huddersfield, with some animals presenting bite marks while others were found in water
  
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• Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard open to joining Champions League club

  29-10-2026 22:38 via Metro
  
  Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard (Picture: Getty)Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard would be open to a shock move to Bayern Munich after ‘ongoing contact’ with the Bundesliga club, according to reports in Germany.Odegaard’s current contract at Arsenal runs until 2028 but the Gunners are keen to agree an extension to prevent him entering into the final year of his deal.Around 12 months ago there was uncertainty around Odegaard’s future in north London following injury issues and a dramatic d
  
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• Dolly Parton's 'secret memoir sold for $13M after intense bidding war'... two months after her death

  29-10-2026 22:36 via News | Mail Online
  
  Page Six has reported that a secret book penned by Parton was sold to Grand Central Publishing for $13 million during an intense bidding war.
  
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• Oberlin art professor and woman both found murdered in home on quiet Ohio street

  29-10-2026 22:32 via News | Mail Online
  
  The 64-year-old professor was found dead on the first floor, while his wife was on the second floor. Both the victims died of multiple gunshot wounds
  
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• POLL: The lyrics of Bryan Adams' new song Lake Ontario call President Trump 'a baby tossing toys from the pram.' Is that fair? Have your say in our DC Insider newsletter

  29-10-2026 22:28 via News | Mail Online
  
  Make your voice heard in this week's DC Insider poll - we'll share the results in next week's edition!
  
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• Teenager, 17, lost eye after ‘dud’ firework exploded in his face on Bonfire Night

  29-10-2026 22:13 via Metro
  
  Aleks Stasiukiewicz lost his eye on Bonfire Night last year (Picture: SWNS)The mum of a teenage boy who lost his sight when a firework exploded in his face has told of the horrific moment she watched as his eye ‘leaked down his face’.Aleks Stasiukiewicz, 17, suffered life-changing injuries and lost his left eye in the tragic accident after an unexploded firework detonated as he went to inspect it.The college student had been with friends in a park after going to an organised display at a ru
  
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• District attorney staffer who admitted shooting male sex worker dead in self defense gets swanky new job working in city council

  29-10-2026 22:08 via News | Mail Online
  
  DeVonté Douglass was a peer crisis responder in the office of Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner before he was fired.
  
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• Celebrity Traitors is finally brilliant but tonight’s bombshell can’t be repeated

  29-10-2026 22:05 via Metro
  
  Celebrity Traitors has finally revved up to the pace of last season (Picture: BBC/Studio Lambert/Euan Cherry)** Celebrity Traitors episode nine spoilers follow **It was the epic curveball teased ahead of time in the penultimate Celebrity Traitors episode and, for once, the rumour mill was correct.For the second time this series, one of the Traitors revealed their identity to the Faithful and was promptly banished.With it, the hit show has finally revved up to the pace of last season. What a sha
  
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• Trump suddenly cancels highly-anticipated rally in Kansas on eve of midterms in move shocking GOP insiders

  29-10-2026 22:02 via News | Mail Online
  
  Donald Trump will no longer attend his highly-anticipated Kansas rally on the eve of the midterm elections in a move shocking Republican insiders.
  
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• Man, 24, is found guilty of murdering girlfriend's three-month-old son after 'snapping' when baby wouldn't stop crying

  29-10-2026 22:02 via News | Mail Online
  
  Tyla Wharmby, 24, of Ramsgate, Kent, has been found guilty of murder and causing grievous bodily harm with intent after three-month-old Hunter Hodges died from being 'violently' shaken.
  
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• Patrick Stewart snubbed Cristiano Ronaldo to fulfil wife's Lionel Messi wish

  29-10-2026 22:01 via Mirror - News
  
  After Patrick Stewart passed away at the age of 86, many may remember his anecdote when he met Lionel Messi at a glitzy award's ceremony
  
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• Woke NY AG Letitia James refuses to answer when asked if she downgraded charges against suspected migrant criminals to ensure they could stay in US

  29-10-2026 21:56 via News | Mail Online
  
  New York Attorney General Letitia James fell silent when pressed about an incriminating congressional investigation during a gun-safety press conference.
  
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• District attorney staffer who admitting shooting male sex worker dead in self defense gets swanky new job working in city council

  29-10-2026 21:56 via News | Mail Online
  
  DeVonté Douglass was a peer crisis responder in the office of Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner before he was fired.
  
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• UK weather maps show snow in 50 counties as six inches is forecast – full list

  29-10-2026 21:53 via Mirror - News
  
  Weather forecasting models suggest widespread snow is on the cards in the coming weeks, with people living in 50 counties across the UK possibly seeing some flakes
  
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• UK snow forecast as maps show flurries in 50 counties and six inches possible

  29-10-2026 21:53 via Mirror - News
  
  Weather forecasting models suggest widespread snow is on the cards in the coming weeks, with people living in 50 counties across the UK possibly seeing some flakes
  
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• Coleen Nolan's new life with toyboy lover 20 years her junior... and why she's sacrificed her dream farm for him: Insiders tell ALEX DOYLE how she's 'desperate' to make romance work - and why friends are worried

  29-10-2026 21:48 via News | Mail Online
  
  Amid all of her life's drama, Coleen Nolan has described her idyllic farm as her 'happy place'.
  
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• Bachelor star Sam Wood seeks bail after almost a month behind bars over alleged attack on wife Snezana while on holiday in Noosa

  29-10-2026 21:47 via News | Mail Online
  
  Former The Bachelor star Sam Wood will face the Supreme Court in a bid for bail after he was charged with domestic violence offences against his wife, Snezana.
  
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• Newborn baby killed by falling avocado outside nursery

  29-10-2026 21:36 via Metro
  
  Parents had complained about the large trees before (Picture: Google Maps)A 12-day-old baby boy was killed after an avocado fell on his head outside a nursery in Argentina, his mother has said.Baby Lucas was in his mother Guiliana Gomez’s arms while she dropped off her older son at school last week.Suddenly, he was struck on the head by a falling avocado from a tree outside the nursery in Quilmes, Buenos Aires.
  The infant began screaming, and parents panicked, calling emergency services. 20 m
  
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• Leo Di Caprio, Rihanna, Cindy Crawford and Rod Stewart all loved the food she served and she learned the hard way that below decks romance never work out. What it's really like working as a chef on celebrity super yachts

  29-10-2026 21:30 via News | Mail Online
  
  Aideen Whiteis used to cooking top-end food under pressure for people like Leonardo DiCaprio, Rihanna and Martha Stewart after spending years working on superyachts.
  
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• Putin fires warning that Russia stands ‘ready for war’ with Europe and ‘there will be no winners’

  29-10-2026 21:28 via Metro
  
  Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a press conference at the Russia-Africa Summit (Picture: Getty)Vladimir Putin has warned that Russia is ‘ready for war’ with Europe – but does not want one.The Kremlin leader said he supports steps to restore relations with European countries following a phone call with his counterparts in Norway and Finland.Responding to Western nations making preparations for possible conflict by 2030, Putin said: ‘We are ready for war with Europe, but we
  
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• Judgment day for Erin Patterson: Mushroom killer to learn if she gets a new trial - or faces dying behind bars

  29-10-2026 21:26 via News | Mail Online
  
  It's judgment day for murderer Erin Patterson who will soon learn whether she will be retried over a deadly mushroom lunch.
  
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• When I met my kind and charming partner on a dating app at 50, I thought I'd finally found my happily ever after. Then he revealed his dark side, broke my ribs and left me covered in bruises. I ignored the red flags...

  29-10-2026 21:24 via News | Mail Online
  
  After discovering her husband was having an affair, Sarah* feared she might never find love again.
  
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• Maine residents warned not to fish in local river over fears it is being contaminated by old mill that's being cleaned up

  29-10-2026 21:19 via News | Mail Online
  
  The US Environmental Protection Agency sent out an advisory warning Windham residents to not eat any fish caught from Presumpscot River that flows downstream from the Keddy Mill site building.
  
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• FCDO issues new travel warning for Spain as Brits face 'significant disruption'

  29-10-2026 21:19 via Mirror - News
  
  The FCDO has issued new advice to British people travelling in Spain after a train crash killed 69 people and injured dozens of others near Toledo on Wednesday
  
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• Christa Pike will likely still remain on death row even after botched execution, governor says

  29-10-2026 21:11 via News | Mail Online
  
  Governor Bill Lee addressed whether Christa Pike would still face the death penalty weeks after she survived two doses of lethal injection for the 1995 stabbing death of her classmate.
  
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