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• Asos hacked as company admits customer data 'may have been accessed'

  06-10-2026 18:06 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Asos said some personal data may have been accessed in a hack after customers received a bizarre push notification earlier today.
  
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• In an 'ideal world' police would have arrested arsonist over threats before he murdered mother and four children, officer tells inquest

  07-10-2026 21:31 via dailymail.com
  
  Zak Bolland, 26, smashed the windows of the home of Michelle Pearson, 37, where she lived with her young family on Jackson Street, Walkden, Greater Manchester, as part of an escalating feud.
  
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• Oakland's no-nonsense mayor touts huge drops in crime after woke predecessor who's now facing FBI charges let chaos and squalor rule

  07-10-2026 21:29 via dailymail.com
  
  Oakland's former mayor was kicked out of office in a November 2024 recall election after she oversaw soaring crime rates. Months later, the FBI indicted her on corruption charges.
  
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• DS Thea Ramsden’s dark side exposed in Emmerdale – and Sarah is the target

  07-10-2026 21:25 via metro.co.uk
  
  Her true nature revealed (Picture: ITV/Metro)DS Thea Ramsden (Chelsea Edge) risked her future for Sarah Sugden (Katie Hill) in Emmerdale, and the copper has now made it clear that she’s going to pay.Earlier this week, Sarah learnt about Thea’s friendship with Serena Sugden (Casey Al-Shaqsy), and how the detective has known for ages what really happened to Doctor Caitlin Todd (Caroline Harker).Sarah used this to her advantage and told Thea to get Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins) out of p
  
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• Disabled elderly woman, 87, whose eviction has sparked weeks of riots in Spain has died

  07-10-2026 21:16 via dailymail.com
  
  Maricarmen Abascal, 87, was forcibly removed from the home she had lived in for more than 70 years after reportedly being unable to afford steep rent rises.
  
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• Kyrsten Sinema's bodyguard ex-lover extraordinarily demands she bail him out of jail after threats

  07-10-2026 21:15 via dailymail.com
  
  Kyrsten Sinema's bodyguard-turned-lover has asked the former senator to bail him, despite being jailed a week ago for threatening to 'take down' the ex-lawmaker.
  
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• Primark recalls Halloween witch toys over asbestos fears

  07-10-2026 21:10 via metro.co.uk
  
  Halloween decorations sold at Primark have been recalled (Picture: John Keeble/Getty Images)Two Primark Halloween decorations have been urgently recalled over fears they have been contaminated with asbestos.
  The doorstep products, which are in the shape of a pumpkin hat and a witch with grey hair, may have been contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos.
  It is thought to be in the sand inside of the products.
  Customers have been told to place it in a heavy-duty plastic bag, double-tape it,
  
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• Is Kemi Badenoch's promise to abolish inheritance tax irresponsible? Take our poll and have your say

  07-10-2026 21:06 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Kemi Badenoch made the big money bung promise that would benefit people living in the traditional Conservative Party heartlands in the South East of England
  
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• Distracted mum killed farmer in crash as family are left with 'horrific' memory

  07-10-2026 21:06 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Mum-of-two Ami Dronsfield was driving to a hair appointment when she activated her phone for seven seconds, which meant she was unable to see Michael Armstrong's quad bike in time
  
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• 'Nobody should be surprised that Reform has cleared itself of wrongdoing - the real result is yet to come'

  07-10-2026 20:56 via mirror.co.uk
  
  "The party can declare itself cleared, congratulate itself and move on if it likes - but this is still Reform marking Reform’s homework and awarding itself a pass"
  
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• Death of 11-year-old schoolgirl whose body was found in village park not being treated as criminal investigation, police say

  07-10-2026 20:55 via dailymail.com
  
  Miya Deamer-Jones, 11, was discovered dead at a park near Elmley Castle Cricket Club in Worcestershire after going missing at around 11.20pm on Sunday.
  
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• Lucy Powell in new row with union bosses over 'underfunded' 3.5% teacher pay rise

  07-10-2026 20:49 via dailymail.com
  
  Lucy Powell, the Education Secretary, is facing a fight from the NASUWT teaching union, which said the pay rise remains 'underfunded'.
  
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• New Charity nightmare and Sadie caught as Emmerdale spoilers confirm what happens next

  07-10-2026 20:45 via metro.co.uk
  
  More tragedy confirmed (Picture: ITV / Metro)Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins) was left sobbing in the arms of Mackenzie Boyd (Lawrence Robb) in Emmerdale as Sarah Sugden (Katie Hill) refused to forgive her for lying about baby Leyla.
  The moment Charity – and fans – had longed for arrived in tonight’s visit to the village as the Woolpack icon was released from prison after vengeful Sarah had her put behind bars as punishment.The cruelty of Sarah’s revenge plot was berated by
  
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• Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s ‘DOY’ Bentley goes on sale at dealership

  07-10-2026 20:44 via metro.co.uk
  
  The reported former Bentley of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is in ‘flawless condition’ (Picture: AFP/Getty)A Bentley believed to have belonged to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has gone on sale at a dealership for nearly £125,000.The luxury Bentley Flying Spur, which has clocked up just 7,000 miles, is being advertised by Portland of Bawtry in Doncaster as an ‘Ex Royal Family Car’.The asking price is £124,975, which is considerably less than the reported £220
  
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• Sonia Exelby's family shares heartbreaking tribute to 'magic' Brit ahead of US murder trial

  07-10-2026 20:41 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Sonia Exelby, 32, travelled to Florida last year where she allegedly met with Dwain Hall who was later charged with her murder - he denies the charges against him
  
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• 'Declaring war on welfare while splashing billions on a wealthfare privileged elite is immoral'

  07-10-2026 20:39 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Kevin Maguire writes the Conservatives 'are for the wealthiest few while kicking the young and struggling in the benefits' after Kemi Badenoch's conference speech
  
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• Fresh humiliation for 'Cornell 7' student accused of sending Snapchat message inviting other frat brothers to join alleged gang rape… as his new life 1,000 miles away is exposed

  07-10-2026 20:33 via dailymail.com
  
  A civil suit was filed against Cornell University and seven former frat brothers by a female student who alleges she was the victim of a drug-fueled gang rape in 2024.
  
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• Former BBC journalist lambasts bosses for failing to 'manage and preserve the value of a public asset'

  07-10-2026 20:20 via dailymail.com
  
  BBC bosses have failed in their 'duty to manage and preserve the value of a vital public asset' with radical changes to Radio Scotland, a former corporation journalist has claimed.
  
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• Reform councillor 'whipping up racism' with video of protestors hurling abuse at migrants on RNLI boat

  07-10-2026 20:16 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Councillor George Madgwick, the leader of Reform UK in Hampshire, was accused of "disgraceful behaviour" after he posted videos of protestors screaming "f***ing traitors" and "f*** off home" at RNLI boats carrying migrants
  
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• Unexpected Ian twist and Linda breakthrough as EastEnders spoilers reveal what happens next

  07-10-2026 20:12 via metro.co.uk
  
  Big twists ahead (Picture: BBC / Metro)Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) was left in tears and Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) was on a mission as the credits rolled on yet another high-octane EastEnders.Longtime Walford stalwart Ian, as viewers know, was devastated when he was sent to prison earlier in the year and, despite being released in the latest visit to the Square, the ordeal has taken its toll on him.
  The businessman struggled to adjust to life back in Walford and, after learning that Harvey Mon
  
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• School governor who 'enthusiastically' joined gang that carried out multi-million-pound Covid PPE scam is jailed

  07-10-2026 20:12 via dailymail.com
  
  Craig Morris and Jogesh Bhandari set up an 'umbrella of companies' in 2020 to trade in millions of boxes of nitrile gloves during the pandemic.
  
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• Christa Pike asked two questions as soon as she woke up after botched execution

  07-10-2026 20:11 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Christa Pike's lawyers have addressed a press conference in Tennessee today, one week on from when she survived two lethal injection during a botched execution
  
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• Russian hostile activity is costing UK taxpayers and businesses up to £2.5billion a year, report says

  07-10-2026 20:09 via dailymail.com
  
  Dubbed the 'Putin Tax', Britons are suffering a huge economic hit due to cyber-attacks and other hostile foreign state activity.
  
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• These are the most comfortable headphones I’ve ever worn and they’re now on sale

  07-10-2026 20:07 via metro.co.uk
  
  The Shokz OpenDots 2 are now discounted in Amazon’s Prime Day sale, with a 40-hour battery life and all-day comfort. (Picture: Metro/Shokz)
  Metro journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission – learn more
  If you’ve been eyeing up a headphone upgrade but couldn’t justify the price tag, Amazon Prime Big Deal Day sale might be your moment.  
  Shokz’sOpenDots 2 are now redu
  
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• Unheard Princess Diana tapes may give her view on Earl Spencer's explosive claims about King Charles in new documentary

  07-10-2026 20:05 via dailymail.com
  
  'Diana Unheard' is based on secret recordings made by the late princess which she passed on to author Andrew Morton via her friend, Dr James Colthurst.
  
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• Stepfather 'who had sex with effigy of 19-year-old before killing her went on beach walk with her mother while her body lay undiscovered', murder trial hears

  07-10-2026 20:05 via dailymail.com
  
  Carla Georgescu was found dead on February 4, 2026 at Ribble Hall, her student accommodation block at the University of Lancashire campus in Preston.
  
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• Christa Pike live: Killer 'brain dead' after botched execution but woke up hours later

  07-10-2026 20:03 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Christa Pike was scheduled to be executed on September 30 by lethal injection but somehow survived despite being given two doses of pentobarbital - she is now awake
  
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• JOHN MacLEOD: A £1billion trade... and the 'silver tourist' we islanders link to the circle of life

  07-10-2026 19:50 via dailymail.com
  
  When first I lived in the Western Isles, from 1993, it was in a little village called Maraig.
  
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• Tory MP claims Europe's former oil capital is being 'sabotaged' by the choices of Labour and SNP governments

  07-10-2026 19:46 via dailymail.com
  
  The former oil capital of Europe is being 'sabotaged' by the policies of the Labour and SNP governments, according to the newest Tory MP.
  
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• Florida DUI driver's mugshot sets internet ablaze as commenters claim he's better-looking than Clavicular

  07-10-2026 19:46 via dailymail.com
  
  Cash Hackney, 19, was arrested in Manatee County on Sunday on seven charges including drunk driving and possessing cannabis.
  
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