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• Australia gets a new shape in world map - as debate erupts over controversial changes

  07-09-2026 06:13 via dailymail.com
  
  The UN General Assembly voted to back the Equal Earth cartographic projection in a bid to provide what it described as a 'more accurate representation' of the world's land masses.
  
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• Small plane carrying 80-year-old pilot, his wife, and two grandchildren suddenly vanishes during flight from Bahamas to Miami as desperate family appeals for help: 'We need to bring them home'

  08-09-2026 08:17 via dailymail.com
  
  Mario Lamar, 80, was piloting his Piper PA-34 Seneca carrying his wife Lili Lamar, 79, and two of their grandchildren, Sofia Sosa, 28, and Christian Sosa, 22, on Monday morning
  
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• Race driver Ollie Millroy thanks rival for saving his life after fireball crash

  08-09-2026 08:17 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 PageBritish racing driver thanked his rival for pulling him out of a burning Ferrari at the China GT and saving his life.Ollie Millroy, 36, had a narrow escape from his flaming car at the China GT event at Shanghai International Circuit over the weekend.
  The driver was rushed into surgery after the race crash, which saw him trapped inside the car as it burst int
  
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• Disgraced priest arrested for brazen theft of $750,000 from churches, parishioners and his own MOTHER

  08-09-2026 08:12 via dailymail.com
  
  Gregory Allen Madeya, 69, was arrested in Florida on August 14 in connection with thefts dating back to 2018, from parishes, the Knights of Columbus, and nearly $250,000 from his mother.
  
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• 'I moved into a cave after break-up - it costs £129 a month and it saved me'

  08-09-2026 08:08 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Shalise Barnes has got used to living with all sorts of insects
  
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• 'Fast food' cakes chain confirms 13 new stores opening across UK - list of locations

  08-09-2026 08:07 via mirror.co.uk
  
  7th Heaven, which originated in India, already has 13 outlets across the UK
  
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• Anyone travelling with easyJet issued ‘maximum of 2 per person’ alert

  08-09-2026 08:06 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Holidaymakers heading abroad are being urged to check an important easyJet rule before boarding the plane
  
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• You'll need eyes of a hawk to spot odd dice hidden in pile within 10 seconds

  08-09-2026 08:02 via mirror.co.uk
  
  This brainteaser challenges you to find the odd one out in a pile of dice – but you'll need sharp eyes and quick thinking to crack it within 10 seconds
  
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• I’m A Celebrity camp in ‘lockdown’ after bear attack on hiker

  08-09-2026 08:02 via metro.co.uk
  
  Campmates at I’m A Celebrity’s new spin off The Wild Frontier are in ‘lockdown’ (Picture: ITV)I’m A Celebrity’s new spin-off show, The Wild Frontier, has already taken a dramatic turn as a nearby bear attack sent the camp into ‘lockdown’.The series swaps the Australian jungle for the Canadian wilderness, with familiar hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly returning.Stars like Louise Redknapp, Rio Ferdinand and more are rumoured to
  
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• Residents flee Gold Coast apartment tower as balcony fire erupts

  08-09-2026 08:01 via dailymail.com
  
  Emergency services rushed to the Pacific Keys Central Building at Mermaid Waters at about 10am on Tuesday.
  
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• We love you M&S, but we need to talk about your latest underwear drop

  08-09-2026 08:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  What will be padded out next? (Picture: M&S/Getty)I remember being led through the racks of lingerie in Marks & Spencer by my nan, to get measured for my first bra.It was a time when the sexiest thing on the rails was supermodel Rosie Huntington-Whiteley’s vintage-inspired floral lingerie – then revolutionary for celebrating a range of body shapes and sizes, with cup sizes up to a G and pants to a size 20.For many of us, M&S has remained that reliable favourite. It&rsquo
  
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• The best transitional fashion pieces to shop now from M&S, H&M and Uniqlo

  08-09-2026 08:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  We need that cardigan right now. (Picture: Metro/Getty)
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  While September is here, and technically autumn has arrived, it’s that time where it’s either torrential downpours or muggy and overcast, so you’re constantly struggling to get dressed appropriately every day. With that in mind, it’s transitional per
  
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• Qantas flight is evacuated before takeoff at Sydney Airport

  08-09-2026 07:45 via dailymail.com
  
  The plane had been headed to Melbourne.
  
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• Ian Wright praises ‘fantastic’ Arsenal signing after Chelsea win

  08-09-2026 07:40 via metro.co.uk
  
  Ian Wright after Arsenal’s win over Chelsea (Picture: Sky Sports)Ian Wright is confident Arsenal have secured yet another influential signing after the Premier League champions beat Chelsea.Mikel Arteta’s side maintained the perfect start to their title defence with a 2-1 win over London rivals Chelsea on Sunday.The Gunners fell behind to Morgan Rogers’ early volley but secured a comeback win thanks to goals from Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard.Only joint-leaders Arsenal and M
  
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• UK haulage company plunges into liquidation after nearly 60 years

  08-09-2026 07:34 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The UK haulage company has plunged into liquidation after nearly 60 years with all jobs lost due to facing 'a relentless series of challenges' and 'rising costs'
  
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• Investigation into embattled surgeon is dropped - seven months after Jacinta Allan referred him to the cops

  08-09-2026 07:34 via dailymail.com
  
  Dr Simon Gordon is accused of performing surgeries for severe endometriosis on women whose pathology results showed little to no evidence of the condition.
  
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• Tragedy as dad-of-five takes his own life two days before mental health appointment

  08-09-2026 07:22 via dailymail.com
  
  Clifford 'Cliff' Robinson, 51, was scheduled to see a psychologist on August 2. It was two days too late.
  
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• Secret warning to Jim Chalmers that negative gearing and capital gains tax changes will push up rents and drive down house prices is exposed

  08-09-2026 07:21 via dailymail.com
  
  A secret Treasury document has revealed the Albanese government was warned that its Budget housing tax changes would push up rents and put downward pressure on house prices.
  
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• Andrew Hastie reveals personal betrayal after he testified against Ben Roberts-Smith

  08-09-2026 07:07 via dailymail.com
  
  'People I trusted have walked away from me,' Andrew Hastie said.
  
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• Scots College gang rape accused suspended from school, living under 'house arrest' and banned from YouTube and PlayStation

  08-09-2026 07:01 via dailymail.com
  
  One of the 'Scots College Three', who are accused of raping a 14-year-old girl in an inner-city alleyway, has been suspended from the school.
  
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• Children reporting naked image sextortion scams ‘more than double’

  08-09-2026 07:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Criminals trick children into sending naked images before demanding money (Picture: Getty Images/Blend Images)The number of children who have reported being preyed on by sextortion criminals has more than doubled, the NSPCC has warned.The children’s charity revealed a surge in reports of kids being threatened with the release of their nude images unless they pay criminals.The new data is being released as the government deadline for Big Tech companies to implement nudity blocking technolo
  
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• Aussie gym owner tragically dies just two days before he was due to get help with his mental health

  08-09-2026 06:55 via dailymail.com
  
  Clifford 'Cliff' Robinson, 51, was scheduled to see a psychologist on August 2. It was two days too late.
  
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• Desperate search for missing boys, 5 and 3, 'abducted by mum' in UK

  08-09-2026 06:44 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Ben Baier claims his ex-wife Nishika Samaratunga has not returned their children to him after a planned visit in March ordered by a court following the parents' separation
  
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• Elite lawyer uses the toilet during high-powered Zoom call and forgets to turn his camera off: Inside the leaked footage tearing through corporate Australia

  08-09-2026 06:27 via dailymail.com
  
  The clip has become compulsory viewing in legal and business circles. Now, the Mail has obtained the footage, revealing what happened when a senior lawyer forgot his camera was still rolling.
  
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• Aussie student says he is 'forced' to live in car to study, reveals $10 daily food budget: 'Rent has gone crazy'

  08-09-2026 06:27 via dailymail.com
  
  Jadon Lukas receives $750 a fortnight through the government's Austudy payment as he completes his psychology degree at university.
  
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• Inside the incredible comeback of Roxy Jacenko's husband: From jailhouse to billionaire after massive ChatGPT deal

  08-09-2026 06:24 via dailymail.com
  
  The husband of socialite publicist Roxy Jacenko inked a major deal on Tuesday.
  
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• Boy is hit by a car outside a Perth primary school as emergency services race to scene

  08-09-2026 06:24 via dailymail.com
  
  Emergency services were called to the scene and rushed the boy to Perth Children's Hospital.
  
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• One minute Daniel was at party to celebrate his engagement. The next, the young plumber was dying in a Thomastown car park, shot by a mystery gunman after being stalked by an unmarked Porsche

  08-09-2026 06:18 via dailymail.com
  
  A young man gunned down after reportedly going to a mate's aid had partied with friends and family at his engagement party shortly before his death. 
  
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• Witnesses forced into protection program after alleged threats in trial over Australian surfers killed in Mexico

  08-09-2026 05:58 via dailymail.com
  
  Australian brothers Callum and Jake Robinson were on a surfing trip to Mexico's Pacific coast with their friend when they were shot dead in Baja California state.
  
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• UK weather maps turn volcanic red as 27C scorcher returns - 15 areas above 25C

  08-09-2026 05:58 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The UK can expect more hot weather as a warm spell is expected to hit the nation next week with 15 areas over 25C
  
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