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• Banker 'raped student in violent attack because it was his birthday'

  08-04-2015 22:19 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A court heard how Jason Lee forced himself on the 20-year-old in a bathroom - telling her to 'shut the f*** up' so her friends in the next room would not hear
  
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• CIA boss ‘travels to Russia for unannounced talks’

  26-08-2026 10:34 via metro.co.uk
  
  Photos of what appeared to be an American motorcade were shared in Moscow(Pictures: Getty/AFP)The head of the CIA reportedly travelled to Moscow for undisclosed talks.CBS reported that John Ratcliffe arrived in Russia early Tuesday morning, when photos of American diplomatic cars were taken.
  Flight data also showed a large American transport plane leaving Latvia early Tuesday morning and returning just before 5pm.Neither Washington nor Moscow has commented on the nature of the visit, but in-per
  
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• Manchester United prospect attracts interest from Champions League club

  26-08-2026 10:17 via metro.co.uk
  
  Michael Carrick has not picked Chido Obi in a competitive fixture (Picture: Getty Images)Manchester United teenager Chido Obi has become a target for Feyenoord, who want to snap up the striker on a loan deal.The 18-year-old moved to Manchester United from Arsenal in 2024 and was seen as one of the brightest prospects in the top flight due to prolific goal-scoring in the youth ranks.The forward was handed his first team debut last year and made eight appearances for the Red Devils in the second
  
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• Look away Meghan... Maya Jama joins the Gentlemen! Love Island presenter makes a glamorous appearance in the series 2 trailer after the Duchess of Sussex's offer was 'withdrawn'

  26-08-2026 10:14 via dailymail.com
  
  News that reality TV star Maya Jama has a role in The Gentlemen may not be met with unalloyed delight in Montecito.
  
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• Three major Emmerdale deaths ‘confirmed’ as car smashes through wedding

  26-08-2026 10:11 via metro.co.uk
  
  A huge disaster (Picture: Shutterstock/Metro)The following article contains spoilers from the episode of Emmerdale dated August 26. It hasn’t aired on ITV1 yet, but can be viewed on ITVX and YouTube.Jimmy King (Nick Miles) has smashed his car through the wedding marquee in Emmerdale, putting him, Dawn Taylor (Olivia Bromley) and Joe Tate (Ned Porteous) in danger.Earlier this week, Dawn and Billy Fletcher (Jay Kontzle) were putting the final touches to their escape plan from the village.
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• TUI urges passengers to take important photo at home before arriving at airport

  26-08-2026 10:10 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A TUI cabin crew member is urging holidaymakers to ensure they take one extra step before heading to the airport
  
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• Tesco issues urgent food poisoning caution and 2 day isolation alert — 'do not eat'

  26-08-2026 10:06 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The supermarket has issued an urgent recall notice
  
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• A66 crash fundraisers combine to raise £1m for two officers killed in tragedy

  26-08-2026 10:02 via mirror.co.uk
  
  PC Matt Blades and PC Tom Clough were killed when a Volkswagen Passat, going the wrong way down the A66 at South Bank, hit a Cleveland Police armed response vehicle on Saturday.
  
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• Pregnant Maddy Hill glowing with bump ahead of EastEnders return

  26-08-2026 10:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  EastEnders actress Maddie Hill returns to work showing off baby bump (Picture: ISOIMAGES LTD)EastEnders star Maddy Hill is glowing as she heads back to Albert Square, with a prominent baby bump on display.The Nancy Carter actress is gearing up for an exciting return to the BBC soap alongside on-screen brother Danny Hatchard, who plays Lee Carter, and she has now been spotted arriving for work at Elstree Studios.Maddy, 36, has not publicly announced a pregnancy or commented on the pictures, but
  
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• Man Utd prepare bids for Real Madrid and Barcelona stars after Carlos Baleba move

  26-08-2026 09:56 via metro.co.uk
  
  United’s transfer business isn’t over (Picture: Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty Images)Manchester United are reportedly also lining up a late offer to sign Eduardo Camavinga from Real Madrid and Barcelona star Alejandro Balde.A left-back has been on United’s radar all summer with Balde emerging as an option late on in the summer transfer window.Reports in Spain claim the 22-year-old is prepared to leave this summer having been left unconvinced by his long-term prospects u
  
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• Husband of skincare mogul who was found dead at Sunshine Coast home was struck and stabbed during a home invasion, court told

  26-08-2026 09:53 via dailymail.com
  
  Zdravko Bilic, husband ofHUD skincare company founder Gry Tomte, was found dead in the front yard of his home on July 14, 2025.
  
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• Beijing threatens Trump over Iran sanctions and says it will strike back at US if China suffers

  26-08-2026 09:50 via dailymail.com
  
  The latest American sanctions promised 'the toughest sanctions in history' on 60 individuals, entities and vessels, including those based in Hong Kong and mainland China.
  
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• Dolly Parton dies after brief battle with cancer as final sighting revealed

  26-08-2026 09:49 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Fans around the world are united in grief after it was announced that Dolly Parton - widely regarded as one of the greatest singer-songwriters in country music - has died following a brief battle with cancer
  
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• Julian Alvarez’s brutal response to Mikel Arteta phone call

  26-08-2026 09:47 via metro.co.uk
  
  Julian Alvarez is still trying to force a move to Barcelona from Atletico Madrid (Credits: Cobos/Action Plus/Shutterstock)Mikel Arteta is facing up to the prospect of another summer rejection with Julian Alvarez remaining steadfast in his desire to join Barcelona.
  Arsenal remain keen to sign a superstar forward this summer and are making space in their squad by sanctioning the sale of Gabriel Martinelli to Al-Hilal.The Gunners expect to generate at least £50million once the Brazil interna
  
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• 'Mum’s drunk texts and online shopping were sign of illness and I may have it'

  26-08-2026 09:46 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Emily, 31, is waiting to hear if she has the same condition as her mum
  
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• Are your renovations reducing the value of your home? Expert reveals the 21 'cheap, dull or awkward' refurbs that leave buyers 'mentally pricing up how much it's going to cost to undo'

  26-08-2026 09:46 via dailymail.com
  
  Jordana Askenazi of Element One House shares 21 renovation choices you may want to think carefully about before putting your house on the market - or risk devaluing it altogether.
  
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• Mystery as Irish couple's naked bodies are found beside hot tub in rented Spanish property by their teenage children

  26-08-2026 09:44 via dailymail.com
  
  Police have launched an investigation after an Irish couple's naked bodies were found beside a hot tub in their rented Spanish property. 
  
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• Wife who dismembered and dumped husband tells court her life was in danger on day she stabbed him to death

  26-08-2026 09:42 via dailymail.com
  
  Sydney woman Nirmeen Noufl pleaded guilty to her husband's manslaughter on Wednesday.
  
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• £150 cost of living discounts for millions on 4 benefits after bill rise - but some miss out

  26-08-2026 09:36 via mirror.co.uk
  
  In blow today Ofgem said average power bills to rise to £1,723 - but if people on 4 DWP benefits failed to take action they will miss out on boost
  
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• 'Unique' girl, 14, leaves 'unimaginable void' after sudden death in Cornwall

  26-08-2026 09:35 via mirror.co.uk
  
  'Deeply loved' Amélia Jones was taken to Derriford Hospital in Plymouth after collapsing at Grampound Road Cricket Club near St Austell
  
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• Devastating moment 9 to 5 The Musical audience told Dolly Parton has died

  26-08-2026 09:34 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 PageThe death of Dolly Parton has been a heartbreaking announcement for fans worldwide, especially for the audience at 9 to 5 The Musical.A gasp rang out at Worthing Theatre in Sussex as a cast member walked on stage ahead of the evening’s show to announce the country legend had died.Parton, whose career spanned more than six decades, died on August 25 age
  
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• Devastating moment 9 to 5 The Musical audience are told Dolly Parton has died

  26-08-2026 09:34 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 PageThe death of Dolly Parton has been a heartbreaking announcement for fans worldwide, especially for the audience at 9 to 5 The Musical.A gasp rang out at Worthing Theatre in Sussex as a cast member walked on stage ahead of the evening’s show to announce the country legend had died.Parton, whose career spanned more than six decades, died on August 25 age
  
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• Sisters both diagnosed with breast cancer just six weeks apart after spotting same symptom

  26-08-2026 09:27 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Aisling Muckian and Áine Mallie were both diagnosed with advanced breast cancer just weeks apart and the Irish sisters have now spoken about their difficult experiences in the last year
  
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• Showjumper rides down aisle at her 'magical' wedding in 'most meaningful tribute' to late father

  26-08-2026 09:24 via dailymail.com
  
  Kelly Ogier, 34, from Guernsey, knew no one could replace her father to give her away on her special day, so she decided to have her four-legged friend do it.
  
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• Tourists trade punches and swing chairs at shopkeepers in Italian resort brawl

  26-08-2026 09:22 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Shocking footage shows tourists and shop owners brawling in the upmarket Italian resort of Capri, with the local mayor now issuing a statement
  
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• Eminem reveals private letter from Dolly Parton as he hails her a ‘superstar in every sense’

  26-08-2026 09:22 via metro.co.uk
  
  Rapper Eminem has shared the kind words Dolly Parton sent to him while honouring the star as ‘an icon’ after her death (Picture: Shutterstock)Eminem has shared a heartfelt letter from Dolly Parton, paying tribute to her as a ‘superstar’ and regretting that they never had the chance to meet.The 53-year-old rapper described the late country music legend, who died on Tuesday aged 80, as ‘an icon’ even for someone in the hip-hop world.He wrote on his social media
  
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• Burnham's token VAT cut on electricity is wiped out with energy bills rising 4% in October - and warnings of another 9% hike in January

  26-08-2026 09:20 via dailymail.com
  
  Ofgem said today that the energy price cap will rise by £60 per year - or £5 per month - to £1,723 for the average household using both electricity and gas if this level was sustained for a year.
  
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• Dolly Parton's death leaves theatregoers stunned as audience gasps when 9 To 5: The Musical cast member announces the icon has passed away during performance

  26-08-2026 09:16 via dailymail.com
  
  Audience members gasped as news of Dolly Parton's death was announced minutes before a performance of 9 To 5: The Musical.
  
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• Switzerland will vote on whether to end co-operation with NATO following Moscow-backed 'peace' campaign

  26-08-2026 09:13 via dailymail.com
  
  Swiss voters will decide in a referendum next month whether to approve this more restrictive form of neutrality that would block their country from imposing economic sanctions or cooperating with Nato.
  
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• Who has the best 'bachelor pad'? Divorced celebs like Vernon Kay, Kevin Costner and Ben Affleck splurge on the ultimate man caves featuring pools, wine cellars and even a horse stable

  26-08-2026 09:04 via dailymail.com
  
  The new age of these dens of solitude includes everything from stunning interiors, multiple bedrooms and a myriad of luxury amenities.
  
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