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• Angry topless students scrawl 'this is mine' on their breasts in protest against campus rapes

  21-04-2016 20:32 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Since the protest began on Monday at Rhodes University in Grahamstown in South Africa, police have tried to disperse students using pepper spray and stun guns
  
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• Fury after university staffer Heather Herbert hoped Ann Widdecombe suffered ‘painful death’

  12-07-2026 21:21 via metro.co.uk
  
  Heather Herbert is not mourning the death of Ann Widdecombe (Picture: Aberdeen University)Aberdeen University has sought to distance itself from a member of staff who posted that she hoped Ann Widdecombe had screamed in agony when she died.Heather Herbert, a web developer at the Scottish university, had reacted to early news reports of the politician’s death on her Bluesky account.She wrote: ‘Some good news for once.‘I hope it was an extremely painful death.’She added: &
  
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• Katie Price makes first comments after husband Lee Andrews’ arrest in Dubai

  12-07-2026 21:20 via metro.co.uk
  
  Katie Price is facing fresh drama after husband Lee Andrews’ second arrest (Picture: Instagram/Lee Andrews/ITV)Katie Price has referenced her husband Lee Andrews’ arrest for the first time after he was allegedly detained for the second time in weeks.This weekend, it was reported that the so-called multi-millionaire businessman had been taken to Lahbab Police Station in Dubai on Friday.A friend of his told The Sun that Lee messaged them, confirming his arrest and stating that ‘
  
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• Jannik Sinner hailed as the ‘new Novak Djokovic’ after stunning Wimbledon win

  12-07-2026 21:16 via metro.co.uk
  
  Jannik Sinner celebrates winning his second Wimbledon title (Picture: Getty)Jannik Sinner has been hailed as the ‘new Novak Djokovic’ after retaining his Wimbledon title with an impressive win over Alexander Zverev.Sinner became only the tenth man in history to win back-to-back Wimbledon titles with a 6-7 7-6 6-3 6-4 victory over new world number two Zverev.Zverev came into his first Wimbledon final in confident mood having won his maiden Grand Slam at the French Open last month and
  
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• Sir Chris Hoy's fury as 10,000 men a year diagnosed with cancer 'too late'

  12-07-2026 21:09 via dailymail.com
  
  A furious Sir Chris Hoy has said there was never any interest in rolling out routine prostate cancer screening.
  
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• Man 'drove nearly 300 miles with a foot-long pole to Ann Widdecombe's home' on day she was 'murdered': Police search house of suspect arrested in Rotherham

  12-07-2026 21:02 via dailymail.com
  
  The man, who the Mail is not naming, was arrested on suspicion of killing the former Tory MP after a dozen armed officers descended on his council house in South Yorkshire on Saturday night.
  
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• TV soap legend’s new EastEnders role triggers major storyline for Linda

  12-07-2026 21:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Linda strikes up a connection with a newcomer (Picture: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron)Casualty star Jason Durr is set to join the cast of EastEnders as a local councilman who catches the eye of Linda Carter (Kellie Bright).
  The actor, who is best known for playing David Hide on the BBC One medical drama between 2016 and 2023, will arrive in Walford as Clive in upcoming scenes after sad news circulates about the community centre.With the beloved building at risk of redevelopment, Clive soon ro
  
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• Noah’s exit ‘confirmed’ in Emmerdale as he makes a big announcement

  12-07-2026 21:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Time for a change? (Picture: ITV)As dramatic as the Emmerdale village is, it’s not the ideal place to live if you want your day-to-day life to consist of anything more than getting up, going to work, heading to the pub and going home.It’s something that appears to be on Noah Dingle’s (Jack Downham) mind in upcoming episodes of the ITV soap, and it could well lead to his departure.Son to Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins), Noah has faced his fair share of village chaos. A couple of y
  
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• 'Hillsborough Law has been paid through 37 years of grief for families after lies and failures'

  12-07-2026 20:54 via mirror.co.uk
  
  "The Hillsborough Law will place a legal duty of candour on public authorities and officials, requiring them to tell the truth and co-operate fully with investigations and inquiries"
  
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• Twice-convicted criminal Marine Le Pen remains the favourite to become the next President of France - despite being ordered to wear an electronic tag

  12-07-2026 20:50 via dailymail.com
  
  Le Pen had her conviction for embezzling millions from the European Parliament upheld in Paris last week, a decision many expected to lead to her abandoning a fourth bid for the Elysee Palace.
  
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• Inside the weapon-filled tunnels beneath a Lebanon castle which was long a Hezbollah stronghold and used to launch deadly strikes and drones

  12-07-2026 20:49 via dailymail.com
  
  This is not a sought-after destination holiday rental. I am standing in what was, until only a few weeks ago, a Hezbollah stronghold.
  
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• Two men have died at a Hartlepool beach while trying to save children who had got into difficulty

  12-07-2026 20:47 via dailymail.com
  
  Both men were brought out of the water by the RNLI crew and were treated immediately.
  
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• Two men die after entering sea to help two children in difficulty at Hartlepool beach

  12-07-2026 20:36 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Two men entered the sea to try and help two children in difficulty this afternoon at Seaton Carew, Hartlepool, but sadly they died with their bodies brought from the water by the RNLI
  
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• Arsenal make new bid to sign World Cup star after Bruno Guimaraes progress

  12-07-2026 20:17 via metro.co.uk
  
  Mikel Arteta is looking to bolster his Arsenal squad (Picture: Getty)Arsenal are once again ‘pushing’ to sign Mikel Arteta’s ‘main attacking target’ Julian Alvarez as they make progress on a deal for Bruno Guimaraes, according to reports.Arteta guided Arsenal to their first Premier League title since 2004 last season but still feels reinforcements are needed to keep their rivals at bay.Arsenal identified Atletico Madrid striker Alvarez as one of their top summer ta
  
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• Man 'drove nearly 300 miles with a wooden stick to Ann Widdecombe's home' on day she was 'murdered': Police search house of suspect arrested in Rotherham

  12-07-2026 20:13 via dailymail.com
  
  A man is believed to have driven nearly 300 miles to the 78-year-old former MP's Dartmoor home on the morning of her death.
  
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• Woke environmental rules force growers to pull out of Chelsea Flower Show in row over peat ban

  12-07-2026 20:01 via dailymail.com
  
  The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has imposed new guidelines encouraging plants to be grown in peat-free compost due to environmental concerns.
  
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• Harry Kane weighs in on Thomas Tuchel and Jude Bellingham clash after 'lucky' England win

  12-07-2026 20:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Thomas Tuchel was critical of England's display after beating Norway 2-1 in their World Cup quarter-final, but Jude Bellingham has made headlines by firmly disagreeing
  
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• Body in suitcase found during children’s ‘teddy bear hunt’

  12-07-2026 19:59 via metro.co.uk
  
  A body was discovered in a suitcase at a park, close to where a children’s teddy bear hunt event had been taking place (Picture: Cover Images)A mother taking her children on a teddy bear hunt was shocked to find a suitcase with human remains inside.The mother had been at the park attending a teddy bear hunt organised as a fundraiser for a local nursery when she saw flies emanating from the case in a wooded area on Friday.
  She told KentOnline: ‘I saw the luggage before the police. I
  
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• Neighbours saw man near Ann Widdecombe's home 'with a wooden stick' on day of her 'murder': Police search home of suspect arrested in Rotherham

  12-07-2026 19:45 via dailymail.com
  
  A man is believed to have driven nearly 300 miles to the 78-year-old former MP's Dartmoor home on the morning of her death.
  
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• Terrifying moment Grandpa is LAUNCHED eight feet in the air by charging bison at Yellowstone

  12-07-2026 19:41 via dailymail.com
  
  An elderly man was strolling through a Yellowstone campground with his grandson Friday evening when they were suddenly confronted by a bison.
  
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• Shabana Mahmood's asylum law change 'risks punishing trafficking victims' warning ahead of crunch vote

  12-07-2026 19:32 via mirror.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: Charities have called on MPs to reject changes to settlement rules for trafficking victims as the government's Immigration and Asylum Bill is put in front of the Commons on Monday
  
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• Mystery gold symbol seen popping up along the Las Vegas strip...leaving both tourists and locals scrambling to figure out what it means

  12-07-2026 19:31 via dailymail.com
  
  The emblem - accompanied by the date July 16 -has been plastered across digital billboards throughout Sin City.
  
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• Nancy Mace stages desperate plot for Lindsey Graham's Senate seat hours after his death as Trump teases who he'll anoint as successor

  12-07-2026 19:29 via dailymail.com
  
  South Carolina Congresswoman Nancy Mace seems ready to throw herself into the fray for another political campaign.
  
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• 911 audio from night Lindsey Graham died reveals desperate life-saving measures before US Senator unexpectedly passed away at 71

  12-07-2026 19:28 via dailymail.com
  
  Dispatch audio of the 911 call placed after US Senator Lindsey Graham's death was released.
  
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• One in three parents say they couldn't do teacher's job for even just one week

  12-07-2026 19:24 via mirror.co.uk
  
  New research from Blue Light Card's Teacher Impact Report shows 63% of Brits believe teachers deserve more recognition, while almost one in three say they couldn't do the job themselves — even for a single week
  
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• Neighbours of Ann Widdecombe suspect, 28, describe moment he was led away in cuffs by armed police

  12-07-2026 19:23 via metro.co.uk
  
  A 28-year-old man was arrested in Rotherham, South Yorkshire (Picture: YappAPP)Armed police hammered on a door in a nondescript terraced house nearly 300 miles away from the cottage where Ann Widdecombe was found dead just before the England game.Police investigating the alleged murder of the former MP have said they ‘are not looking for anyone else’ after the 28-year-old man was arrested in Rotherham on Saturday night.Neighbours said the suspect was swarmed by armed police who hamm
  
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• Mel Schilling’s husband says ‘no one can heal his heartache’ after MAFS star’s death

  12-07-2026 19:23 via metro.co.uk
  
  Mel Schilling died in March at the age of 54 after a terminal cancer diagnosis (Picture: Mel Schilling/Instagram)Mel Schilling’s husband has paid tribute to the Married at First Sight star to mark the anniversary of their marriage, after her death earlier this year.The beloved dating coach died in March at the age of 54, after doctors had informed her that the cancer she had been diagnosed with had spread to her brain.A statement shared by her husband Gareth Brisbane to Instagram said tha
  
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• Hero British para faces 12 years in notorious Georgian jail for bringing in medication used to treat spinal injuries from jump in Afghanistan

  12-07-2026 19:21 via dailymail.com
  
  Sergeant Matthew 'Des' Desmond, 49, immediately declared the drugs when crossing into the former Soviet republic from Turkey on his Triumph motorbike in April.
  
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• Boy dies in hospital after being hit by lorry: Driver, 48, is arrested

  12-07-2026 19:10 via dailymail.com
  
  Police were called to the scene in Epping Road, Ongar, at around 4.20pm on Friday, where a 48-year-old man from Derbyshire was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injuries.
  
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• World Cup team target Arsenal legend after sacking manager

  12-07-2026 19:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Pape Thiaw has been sacked after Senegal crashed out of the World Cup (Photo: Getty)Senegal reportedly want to hire an Arsenal legend after sacking manager Pape Thiaw following their disappointing World Cup exit.Currently ranked 15th in the world, Senegal were tipped to go far in North America, specially after winning the Africa Cup of Nations in January – though they later had the title stripped off them.But instead they endured an extremely underwhelming tournament, beginning with defea
  
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