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• Andy Burnham braces for first high-stakes talks with unpredictable Donald Trump

  21-09-2026 23:30 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Prime Minister comes face to face with Trump in New York at a time of heightened tensions, after the US President weighed in over the future of the Falklands and the unification of Ireland
  
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• GTA 6 will have ‘league wide’ impact on all sports warns athlete

  24-09-2026 11:31 via metro.co.uk
  
  Basketball will be one of many side activities in GTA 6 (Rockstar/YouTube)An NBA sports star has said that GTA 6 will cause sports leagues to ‘plummet’ in November since everyone will be too busy playing video games.It’s impossible to overstate how big Grand Theft Auto 6 is going to be when it arrives in November. There’s a reason that most publishers are keen to avoid launching their games so close to it, which is why the release schedules are so packed in September and
  
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• Three European nations warned of possible Russian aerial drone attack

  24-09-2026 11:22 via metro.co.uk
  
  The proposed plan would have sent drones into France, Italy and Spain (Picture: Getty)United States intelligence has warned of a planned Russian drone attack targeting France, Italy and Spain.El Mundo revealed that the US shared the Kremlin’s plans for a major escalation, which would see Russia use drones launched from shipping containers in the Mediterranean.Lithuanian authorities said the drones used would be Gerbera drones, which have a range of around 600km and can be launched easily.
  
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• Reform would now win fewer seats than Tories or Labour in a general election, mega-poll shows as Kemi predicts Burnham will call vote in December

  24-09-2026 11:18 via dailymail.com
  
  A major MRP analysis shows Reform would be only the third largest party at Westminster if an election was held today, having been the largest party in a similar poll last year.
  
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• Locals in Lancashire village living near factory told they could have cancer-causing chemical in blood

  24-09-2026 11:14 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Stunned residents have been told they have high levels of PFOA in their blood, a 'forever chemical' that can cause cancer, liver damage, and complications during pregnancy
  
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• Netherlands makes Eurovision U-turn after boycotting 2026 competition over Israel

  24-09-2026 11:09 via metro.co.uk
  
  The Netherlands will compete in Eurovision 2027 (Picture: AP Photo/Martin Meissner)The Netherlands will take part in Eurovision 2027 after boycotting the competition over Israel’s participation.
  In August, AvroTros, the broadcaster that usually ​facilitates the Dutch entry, claimed it would boycott Eurovision for a second year.In a statement, they said that the recent changes made to the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) did not provide confidence ‌that the independent and neut
  
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• Huge Russian attack sparks panic as drone crashes in Romania - schools cancel classes

  24-09-2026 11:08 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The drone crashed near Solca, Romania, around 28 miles south of the border with Ukraine - shortly after authorities in Moldova also reported drones over the country
  
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• 'My son was sent home from nursery for having Aldi yoghurt in packed lunch – it's absurd'

  24-09-2026 11:05 via mirror.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: New government guidelines mean that some packed lunch staples will be banned from kids' lunch boxes, leaving mum Katelan Martin "worried" about the "absurd" new rules
  
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• Barcelona make promise to JJ Gabriel after Real Madrid submit offer for Man Utd wonderkid

  24-09-2026 11:04 via metro.co.uk
  
  Manchester United youngster JJ Gabriel has ‘particular fondness’ for Barcelona (Picture: Getty)Barcelona have ‘guaranteed’ JJ Gabriel a speedy path to first-team football as they look to beat Real Madrid in the race to sign the wantaway Manchester United wonderkid.United’s hierarchy were left stunned last week as Gabriel’s camp asked for the youngster’s registration with the club to be cancelled with immediate effect.Gabriel, 15, is widely regarded to b
  
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• Mum thought her headaches were caused by overdoing it at Christmas - just months later she was dead

  24-09-2026 11:03 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The death of campaigning mum Kim Borthwick has been announced, leaving her friends, family and social media followers inspired by her candid posts about her condition devastated
  
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• British backpacker, 23, is 'raped after karaoke party in Thai tourist town' as cops arrest Canadian

  24-09-2026 11:01 via dailymail.com
  
  Thai police have arrested a Canadian man who allegedly raped a young British backpacker after a karaoke party. 
  
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• Michael Schumacher's wife makes heart-rending comment as she opens up on pain for first time

  24-09-2026 11:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher has been kept out of the public eye since his skiing accident on December 29, 2013
  
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• 'Postponing our divorce might be a terrible idea'

  24-09-2026 10:58 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Coleen advises a reader whose relationship with her husband is over, but who still shares a house with him. How long can they keep this up?
  
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• 'Is postponing our divorce a sensible idea for us both?'

  24-09-2026 10:58 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Coleen advises a reader whose relationship with her husband is over, but who still shares a house with him. How long can they keep this up?
  
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• France in uproar as star author is accused of using AI to write award-winning migration story

  24-09-2026 10:58 via dailymail.com
  
  Thélyson Orélien rejected the allegations on Tuesday after an anonymous account on X accused him of using AI to write the book 'almost entirely'.
  
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• Girl, 12, took her own life after struggling at secondary school and became 'almost nocturnal' as she stayed up at night playing on her phone, inquest hears

  24-09-2026 10:48 via dailymail.com
  
  Angel Karanja, who was described as a 'model student' at primary school, found the transition to Cornerstone Academy in Hamworthy, Poole, 'difficult'.
  
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• 'We’ve got to find another way of talking to each other' – former Corrie and EastEnders stars unite across the cobbles

  24-09-2026 10:39 via mirror.co.uk
  
  As protests spread and tempers fray, Ross Kemp and Tracy Brabin – formerly rival soap stars – unite to launch the Mirror's 'Britain Talks'
  
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• 'Strange noise at window' warning as people urged 'do not ignore it'

  24-09-2026 10:39 via mirror.co.uk
  
  UK households are being told about the noise and what to do if they hear it this autumn and winter
  
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• EastEnders or Corrie? Ross Kemp takes on Tracy Brabin in the 'best soap' debate

  24-09-2026 10:39 via mirror.co.uk
  
  As protests spread and tempers fray, Ross Kemp and Tracy Brabin – formerly rival soap stars – unite to launch the Mirror's 'Britain Talks'
  
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• Women paying the price for algorithms that ‘normalise violence and abuse for profit’

  24-09-2026 10:37 via metro.co.uk
  
  A new report from Refuge, the UK’s largest domestic abuse charity, and the End Violence Against Women Coalition reveals 36% of women experienced some form of violence online (Picture: Getty Images)Social media algorithms are ‘normalising’ violence against women and girls, with one in three subjected to ‘shocking levels of abuse’ every day.A new report from Refuge, the UK’s largest domestic abuse charity, and the End Violence Against Women Coalition reveals 36
  
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• Women are paying the price for algorithms that ‘normalise violence and abuse for profit’

  24-09-2026 10:37 via metro.co.uk
  
  A new report from Refuge, the UK’s largest domestic abuse charity, and the End Violence Against Women Coalition reveals 36% of women experienced some form of violence online (Picture: Getty Images)Social media algorithms are ‘normalising’ violence against women and girls, with one in three subjected to ‘shocking levels of abuse’ every day.A new report from Refuge, the UK’s largest domestic abuse charity, and the End Violence Against Women Coalition reveals 36
  
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• Tributes for boy, 11, shot inside Sydney home as he remains on life support

  24-09-2026 10:37 via dailymail.com
  
  There had been five other people at the property when the gun was fired who were uninjured, including a 44-year-old woman understood to be the boy's mother.
  
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• 'Prince Harry and Meghan are my new neighbours in Cotswolds – I have one major concern'

  24-09-2026 10:37 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's new neighbour has explained why the Sussex "circus" may not go down so well in the Cotswolds, claiming the move has "divided" the local community
  
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• Lewis Moody 'at peace' with MND diagnosis as rugby icon reveals why he is 'grateful'

  24-09-2026 10:37 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Former England rugby captain Lewis Moody was diagnosed with motor neurone disease one year ago, and he's bravely opened up on battling the illness in a new documentary
  
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• Doctor's warning for anyone who puts sweeteners in tea or coffee

  24-09-2026 10:37 via mirror.co.uk
  
  They may be affecting us in ways we don't know.
  
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• Emmerdale ‘confirms’ Vinny’s bleak exit story – but it’s not the one you think

  24-09-2026 10:36 via metro.co.uk
  
  He won’t be leaving in a box… (Picture: Mark Bruce/ITV/Metro)Emmerdale spoilers follow for Thurday’s (September 24) episode that is now available to view on ITVX and YouTube. The episode in question will air on ITV1 on at 8pm.Things are unravelling at lightspeed for Vinny Dingle (Bradley Johnson) – at this point, it’s clear he won’t be getting a happy ending.And honestly? It seems a bit cruel, doesn’t it?Poor Vinny has had a re
  
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• Poland warns people to ready ‘evacuation backpacks’ over rising Russia threat

  24-09-2026 10:34 via metro.co.uk
  
  NATO fighter jets were dispatched after the incursion (Picture: Getty)A Russian Mi-8 helicopter crossed 1,000 feet into NATO airspace this week, prompting warnings to residents about preparedness.The helicopter came from the heavily militarised Kaliningrad region close to the Polish town of Braniewo.It flew above Polish territory for around 42 seconds, triggering NATO fighter jets to scramble in response.Poland saw the move as a deliberate transgression to test NATO defences, but also a soberin
  
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• Danny Tommo arrested after ‘dinghy slashed with emergency worker on board’

  24-09-2026 10:28 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 PageAnti-migrant protestor Danny Tommo has been arrested after a dinghy carrying a rescue worker was slashed in the English channel.Daniel Thomas, known to his supporters as Danny Tommo, was arrested on Wednesday on suspicion of criminal damage with intent to endanger life.The boat had an emergency responder on board and was damaged Hampshire Police said
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• Man's terrifying scream as police uncover torture chamber in holiday hotspot

  24-09-2026 10:26 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A man covered in blood ran screaming from a property in Spain's idealistic Costa del Sol, screaming at officers: "They've kidnapped me and they're going to kill me"
  
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• Skeleton found by M67 motorway is man who vanished from mum's home - police issue plea

  24-09-2026 10:25 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A skeleton found by bridge inspectors near the M67 motorway in Greater Manchester has been identified as 41-year-old Ajani Campbell, who vanished from his mum's home in January
  
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