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• Barnaby Joyce set to quit the Nationals today

  27-11-2025 00:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A political earthquake is set to rock Australian politics.
  
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• Women watch child smash icy pond with hammer while standing on it in Richmond Park

  06-01-2026 14:59 via metro.co.uk
  Frost and snow hit Richmond Park this morning (Picture: Jamie Lorriman)A child was seen this morning hammering a frozen pond in a south west London park – all while two adults watched on.London has been blanketed in frost today as an Arctic blast hit the UK overnight, dragging temperatures down to as low as -12.5°C in Norfolk.Two amber weather warnings for snow are in effect today and the Met Office has placed yellow alerts for ice and snow for this week.Storm Goretti, meanwhile, will
  
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• This is what it looks like in the coldest place in the UK after temperatures reached -12

  06-01-2026 14:54 via metro.co.uk
  Temperatures dipped well below freezing in a small Norfolk village (Picture: Matthew Usher)A small village in Norfolk recorded the coldest temperature in the UK last night after snow and ice blanketed the quiet country lanes.
  Temperatures plummeted to as low as minus 12.5°C in the UK overnight on Monday, following a day of school closures and travel disruption.The lowest temperature was recorded in Marham, Norfolk, while Santon Downham in Suffolk, and Topcliffe, North Yorkshire, both s
  
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• Mystery trader makes £300,000 profit after betting big on Maduro’s capture

  06-01-2026 14:49 via metro.co.uk
  Supporters of ousted Venezuela’s president Nicolas Maduro carry his portrait during a rally outside the National Assembly in Caracas (Picture: Shutterstock)Gamblers appear to have made fortunes after betting on the abduction of Venezuela’s president from his fortress in Caracas.Among them was one anonymous trader, who raked in a profit of £303,000, leading to speculations that the top secret US operation was not so secret after all.
  More than half of the total trade was placed
  
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• Sony patents AI tech that will play PS5 games so you don’t have to bother

  06-01-2026 14:41 via metro.co.uk
  God Of War Ragnarök’s chatty cast often spoiled the game’s puzzles, but we’re not sure this AI solution is any better (Sony)Microsoft is already testing with AI as a video game guide, and it looks like Sony is at least interested in trying something similar.It’s no secret that Sony is experimenting with AI technology for video games in more ways than one. Footage of an AI replica of Aloy from Horizon Forbidden West, that you could theoretically talk to, leaked last
  
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• Pep Guardiola confirms devastating Man City blow to hand title boost to Arsenal

  06-01-2026 14:41 via metro.co.uk
  Guardiola will be without two key figures for a number of weeks (Picture: Getty)Manchester City will be without Josko Gvardiol ‘for a long time’ with Ruben Dias also facing up to six weeks on the sidelines.Pep Guardiola’s side were dealt two devastating injury blows in Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea with both defenders forced off in the second-half.City confirmed on Monday Gvardiol will undergo surgery on a broken shinbone. While there is no specific timeline on how long
  
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• Roof tiles at Swiss inferno bar where 40 died never tested for fire safety

  06-01-2026 14:39 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Mayor Nicolas Feraud has discussed safety inspections at Le Constellation bar in the Swiss ski resort which was the scene of a horrific killer fire on New Year's Eve
  
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• Preschool teacher, 22, arrested after finishing TV interview praising Nicolas Maduro

  06-01-2026 14:36 via metro.co.uk
  Jessica Plichta helped organise a protest against US action in Venezuela (Picture: 13OYS)A preschool teacher was arrested while giving an interview to local television about how she disagreed with Donald Trump’s actions in Venezuela.22-year-old Jessica Plichta had just finished speaking with ABC 13 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, having organised a protest in the city.
  Just three weeks ago, Jessica had visited the country for an international summit, where she said the Venezuelan people &lsquo
  
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• Every episode of ‘exceptional’ thriller now on Amazon Prime 15 years after launch

  06-01-2026 14:34 via metro.co.uk
  Person of Interest just became your next obsession (Picture: Getty)If you’re plan to survive the cold January nights is to hole up at home in front of the TV then we have you sorted.First released in 2011 all five seasons of the heart-pounding, enthralling and fast-paced US crime thriller, Person of Interest, has just landed on Amazon Prime Video.That means a whopping 103 episodes to dig your teeth into.The show follows a ‘presumed dead’ former CIA agent, recluse John Reese (J
  
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• Top NHS doctor is accused of sexually assaulting two women at a London hospital

  06-01-2026 14:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Yew Meng Aw-Yong, 59, who was the medical director for the Metropolitan Police Service, is alleged to have assaulted the women at Hillingdon Hospital, west London.
  
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• Woman's body pulled from water at well-known beauty spot as helicopter launched

  06-01-2026 14:30 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The body of a woman aged in her 50s has been recovered from the sea at Berry Head in Brixham, Devon, with emergency services having rushed to the scene
  
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• Chumpy Pullin's dad reveals heartbreaking rift with his late son's partner Ellidy that has torn him away from his only grandchild - and the 'hurtful' suggestion that triggered their estrangement

  06-01-2026 14:28 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The father of late Olympic snowboarding champion Alex 'Chumpy' Pullin has laid bare his bitter falling-out with his son's partner Ellidy over the now-defunct charity that was established in his honour.
  
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• Cat Protection issues 'widespread health problem' alert to all owners

  06-01-2026 14:28 via mirror.co.uk
  
  An animal welfare charity has urged cat owners to take action in order to protect their pets
  
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• Stranger Things fans think a missing episode 9 is coming – let’s delve into it

  06-01-2026 14:26 via metro.co.uk
  Could a better ending be coming at the Eleven-th hour? (Picture: Netflix)On January 1, 2026, the Duffer Brothers flipped the TV world upside down when they brought Stranger Things to a dramatic end.Yes, after 10 long years, our heroes finally managed to save Hawkins from the threat of the malicious Mind Flayer and his psychic sidekick, Vecna, yet their victory came at a cost.Sadly, Eleven was forced to sacrifice herself to make sure the Upside Down was destroyed once and for all (or did she?) w
  
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• Overlooked kettle tip could cut bills in UK households

  06-01-2026 14:26 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A simple change in how you use your kettle could help you reduce electricity costs
  
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• Critics Choice Awards dinner goes viral after A-listers served ‘Fyre Fest’ food

  06-01-2026 14:25 via metro.co.uk
  The 31st Critics Choice Awards took place on Sunday and saw stars including Leonardo DiCaprio, Ariana Grande, Kylie Jenner and Adam Scott make an appearance. Among the winners were Timothée Chalamet, who was crowned Best Actor for Marty Supreme, Jessie Buckley, who won Best Actress for Hamnet, and Jacob Elordi, who scooped the Best Supporting Actor award for his role in Frankenstein. But despite the star-studded lineup of nominees and winners, it’s something else entirely that stol
  
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• Australia is reaching temperatures of 46.4°C – and it’s going to get even hotter

  06-01-2026 14:23 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 PageWhile Brits are deciding whether to wear one jumper or two, the Aussies are making every effort to stay cool.Temperatures are reaching unfathomable highs of 46.4°C Down Under after the mercury dropped as low as -12.5°C overnight in parts of the UK.Thousands have hit beaches in Sydney to cool off with temperatures expected to reach a max of 40°C o
  
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• Britain 'faces paying huge sums to EU for single market access' under Keir Starmer's 'Brexit betrayal' reset

  06-01-2026 14:21 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Keir Starmer is pushing for closer ties with the EU under huge pressure from Europhile Labour MPs and ministers, arguing it can boost the economy.
  
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• ‘Beautiful’ town named UK’s most desirable place to live in 2026

  06-01-2026 14:19 via metro.co.uk
  Harpenden has been named the most desirable place to live (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto)Around 33 miles north of central London lies the market town of Harpenden in Hertfordshire.
  This posh enclave, with its bougie selection of restaurants, leisure facilities and, of course, wine bars, has just been named the most desirable place to live in 2026. Sauvignon, darling?It’s not exactly a bargain area, though. The average home here costs an eye-watering £923,597, according to Rightm
  
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• Corriedale was a soap masterclass and proves the genre is still thriving

  06-01-2026 14:16 via metro.co.uk
  Total carnage – but soap at its best (Picture: ITV)Doom-mongers will say that the soap genre is on its last legs, pushed from the interest of the nation by the likes of Netflix and Amazon TV, and dominated by ratings juggernauts like The Traitors.Corriedale – a genius mash-up between our favourite characters from Coronation Street and Emmerdale – was out to prove them wrong. They achieved their goal – and then some.If you’d have accidentally tuned in, you
  
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• B&Q's £7.50 dehumidifier eliminates mould and condensation in 'two days'

  06-01-2026 14:14 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Met Office is warning of a 'multi-hazard' event on Thursday into Friday as more cold weather hits UK
  
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• Uproar on Britain's 'prettiest street' after family behind 'warzone' renovation cover palm trees in lights - as neighbours moan 'this is the Cotswolds, not Dubai'

  06-01-2026 14:12 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Daily Mail exclusively revealed the owners are Metin Dener and his wife Gulbin - a wealthy couple from Turkey - who are said to be living outside the UK while their house is transformed.
  
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• Migrants share video tutorials on how to sneak into Britain: Footage from northern France teaches asylum seekers to jump onto moving lorries without drivers realising

  06-01-2026 14:12 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Videos posted on TikTok show migrants hiding behind bushes before sprinting after moving lorries and jumping onto them to break into their trailers.
  
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• Doctor says 'middle of the night' symptom could signal dangerous condition

  06-01-2026 14:11 via mirror.co.uk
  
  An NHS doctor explained what to look for and what to do if you have symptoms
  
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• Traitors contestant is doing 1 thing that may mean they're the Secret Traitor

  06-01-2026 14:10 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The latest episode of The Traitors, which aired on Saturday (January 3) saw the red-cloaked Secret Traitor turn up at the turret to finally show regular Traitors Rachel Duffy and Stephen Libby who they are. But who could it be?
  
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• Marc Cucurella and Robert Sanchez injury update ahead of Fulham vs Chelsea

  06-01-2026 14:09 via metro.co.uk
  Robert Sanchez and Marc Cucurella missed out against Manchester City (Picture: Getty)Robert Sanchez and Marc Cucurella are back in training and in contention to return for Chelsea’s Premier League clash with Fulham.Sanchez missed his first league match of the season against Manchester City last weekend after picking up a minor muscle injury in the build-up to Sunday’s clash.Cucurella, meanwhile, has missed the last two games due to a thigh injury he sustained in the 2-1 defeat to As
  
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• Celebrity author Michael Schumacher dies aged 75

  06-01-2026 14:09 via metro.co.uk
  Michael Schumacher, who produced Francis Ford Coppola and Eric Clapton’s biographies, has died (Picture: AP)Michael Schumacher, the author of Francis Ford Coppola and Eric Clapton’s biographies, has died at the age of 75.His daughter, Emily Joy Schumacher, confirmed on Monday that her father died on December 29. She has not provided a cause of death.‘My dad was a very generous person with people. He loved people. He loved talking to people. He loved listening to people. He lov
  
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• Pep Guardiola makes shock Man Utd and Arsenal claim after Ruben Amorim sacking

  06-01-2026 14:07 via metro.co.uk
  Pep Guardiola has reacted to Ruben Amorim’s sacking (Picture: Getty)Pep Guardiola has told Manchester United they have sacked a ‘top manager’ in Ruben Amorim and claims the Red Devils could be ‘close’ to Arsenal in another world.The Manchester City boss wished Amorim ‘all the best for the future’ in his first press conference since his former rival was sacked at the start of the week.Amorim’s disappointing and turbulent 14-month spell as United ma
  
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• Coyote Ugly waitress wins £35,000 payout after colleague 'humiliated' her over Brazilian accent

  06-01-2026 14:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Ana Beatriz Machado, 30, was awarded the compensation after a fellow female worker told her she 'didn't like her voice' and customers 'don't understand her'.
  
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• Baffling 'woman's name' riddle leaves millions of people scrambling for answers

  06-01-2026 14:06 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Millions of people have been left scratching their heads over a brainteaser that asks them to figure out a woman's name using the information provided - can you figure it out?
  
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