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• Black Flag Resynced beats Shadows sales launch despite broken offline mode

  13-07-2026 13:11 via metro.co.uk
  
  Prized booty (Ubisoft)Ubisoft’s remake of Assassin’s Creed Black Flag has hit new heights on Steam, but there’s still a big problem when it comes to the offline mode. Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced appears to have gone down well with players and critics alike, but its launch hasn’t been entirely smooth sailing. Some players have bemoaned the amount of day one microtransactions not present in the deluxe edition, but an ongoing problem with Ubisoft PC
  
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• Date vapers will start paying new '£2.20 per 10ml' charge following rule change

  15-07-2026 10:07 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Advanced warning for smokers and vapers as they face a new change in October
  
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• England’s Djed Spence open to move as talks with European giants continue

  15-07-2026 10:05 via metro.co.uk
  
  A big move could be on the cards for Djed Spence (Picture: Getty Images)Djed Spence has earned admirers for his England performances, with a move away from Tottenham a possibility after the World Cup.The Tottenham full-back has had a mixed time stateside, shining off the bench against Croatia, Mexico and Norway, but also chastised by boss Thomas Tuchel and underwhelming in the starting XI against DR Congo.His good performances have been eye-catching, though, and there have been calls for him to
  
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• Corrections & Clarifications: Mark Adderley and Nadia Sawalha

  15-07-2026 10:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  An article “Nadia Sawalha hits back at ‘lies’ after Loose Women axe claims” (8 May) said that Mark Adderley had shared videos celebrating the ‘courage’ of Hamas as well as conspiracy theories blaming Jews for the September 11 and Bondi Beach attacks.While Mr Adderley does have strong views about Israel and Zionism, he did not make these statements suggesting support for terrorism or hatred of Jews. The article also said that Mr Adderley and his wife, Ms Sawalh
  
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• Social media posts ‘celebrating’ Ann Widdecombe’s death investigated by police

  15-07-2026 09:59 via metro.co.uk
  
  Ann Widdecombe, an ex-minister and Strictly contestant, was found dead in her home last week (Picture: Lucy North/PA Wire)A social media post allegedly made by a university worker describing the killing of Ann Widdecombe as ‘good news’ is being investigated.
  Police are understood to be looking into a social media post made after the alleged murder of the ex-Tory minister.
  Miss Widdecombe, 78, who worked as Reform’s immigration spokesperson, was found dead in a pool of her bloo
  
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• Alan Shearer warns England about major FIFA change ahead of Argentina World Cup showdown

  15-07-2026 09:54 via metro.co.uk
  
  Alan Shearer has a word of warning for England ahead of tonight’s World Cup semi-final (Picture: BBC Sport)Alan Shearer fears history could repeat itself when England renew hostilities with Argentina in this evening’s World Cup semi-final.The defending champions stand between the Three Lions and a place in Sunday’s final against Spain and the former England captain is confident Thomas Tuchel’s men have what it takes to progress.Confidence and expectation has risen on the
  
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• Call The Midwife star Helen George reveals death of ‘beautiful’ secret boyfriend

  15-07-2026 09:42 via metro.co.uk
  
  Helen George dated a man who died ‘suddenly’ from cancer (Picture: Joseph Okpako/Getty Images)Helen George has recalled her ‘beautiful’ ex-boyfriend who died after being ‘suddenly’ diagnosed with leukaemia.The Call The Midwife star, 42, recently split with her boyfriend Dan Innes, seven months after moving in together.Before she met Dan, Helen was seeing a man whose name she has not revealed, who tragically died from cancer.She shared that he was diagnosed ju
  
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• Argentine politician brands England 'usurping pirates' in staggering Falklands rant

  15-07-2026 09:36 via mirror.co.uk
  
  England face Argentina in Georgia on Wednesday evening for a place in the World Cup final against Spain after Luis de la Fuente's side knocked out red-hot favourites France
  
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• Thomas Tuchel at risk of sanctions as FIFA 'devise plan' ahead of World Cup semi-final

  15-07-2026 09:32 via mirror.co.uk
  
  England are set to take on Argentina in the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup on Wednesday evening, and Thomas Tuchel will have to walk a fine line throughout or risk being sanctioned by FIFA
  
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• 'I had breasts larger than a 40-year-old woman when I was 13': Male Kerry CAMHS survivor reveals the bizarre cocktail of drugs that stole his childhood... and how he manages to keep positive about the future

  15-07-2026 09:29 via dailymail.com
  
  Fed a cocktail of powerful drugs from the age of seven, Davin Godfrey lost much of his childhood. Today, he says his life is great
  
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• British passenger is found dead on cruise ship near Crete

  15-07-2026 09:28 via dailymail.com
  
  A British tourist has been found dead on a cruise ship off the coast of Crete.
  
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• A Place In The Sun host shares tribute to star feared dead in ‘terrible’ wildfires

  15-07-2026 09:27 via metro.co.uk
  
  Malcolm and Annette appeared on the show in 2023 (Picture: Channel 4)A British pensioner who fears his wife, friends and neighbours were killed in the Spanish wildfires has told how he survived by sheltering in an abandoned car with his cat.Malcolm Timbrell, 70, became separated from his wife, Annette Kilgore, 69, as flames surged through their home village of Bedar, in Almeria province, on Thursday.The couple moved to Bedar after being shown the property when they appeared on the Channel
  
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• NHS says these five foods could help 'lower your cholesterol'

  15-07-2026 09:24 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Here are some simple changes you can make to your diet to lower your risk of heart attacks and strokes
  
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• England vs Argentina LIVE: World Cup semi-final kick-off time, updates, build-up and team news

  15-07-2026 09:20 via mirror.co.uk
  
  England will have the chance to reach their first World Cup final since 1966 when Thomas Tuchel's side face reigning champions Argentina in Atlanta for a grudge match 21 years in the making
  
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• Trump teases bombshell announcement ahead of address to the nation as AOC calls for networks to reject broadcast

  15-07-2026 09:18 via dailymail.com
  
  The address will reveal declassified intelligence from investigations into US elections and damning vulnerabilities in voting machines.
  
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• End of the Keir show: Starmer takes final PMQs as Andy Burnham is nominated successor by 92% of Labour MPs in Stalin-style landslide

  15-07-2026 09:14 via dailymail.com
  
  Keir Starmer is giving his swan song at PMQs after holding one final Cabinet meeting, with his Downing Street exit looming on Monday.
  
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• The tiny village about to be dwarfed by a £3billion data centre on 145 acres of farmland

  15-07-2026 09:11 via dailymail.com
  
  Locals in Southfleet received a letter through their doors last week revealing that agricultural has been earmarked for the proposed Ebbsfleet AI Data Centre
  
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• Corrie star's warning over dangerous 'strangulation sex' trend that's more popular than parents realise

  15-07-2026 09:04 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Coronation Street actress Sydney Martin, who plays 18-year-old Betsy Swain, tells of intense teen stroke scenes on the soap, and the gruelling prep behind them
  
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• Who’s in the Strictly 2026 line-up? Every star as Big Brother’s Will Best joins cast

  15-07-2026 09:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Dust off those dancing shoes – it’s Strictly season! (Picture: BBC)Strictly Come Dancing fever is well underway ahead of the 2026 series, with several members of the cast already revealed.This year’s batch of competitors will no doubt be hoping to replicate the success of Lioness Karen Carney and professional partner Carlos Gu, who emerged as last year’s winners.And the newcomers will be joining Strictly at an important time, with a number of enormous changes taking plac
  
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• Girl trapped in rocks for four hours on school trip saved with Fairy Liquid

  15-07-2026 09:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Rescuers tried everything to free the 11-year-old, then one team arrived with washing up liquid
  
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• Coronation Street confirms sex strangle ordeal as Betsy’s life is destroyed

  15-07-2026 09:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Betsy’s life will change forever – while Dylan finds himself guilty (Picture: ITV)Coronation Street is seeking the support of charities to ensure the correct representation of a topic never yet covered in a UK soap.Consensual asphyxiation during sex leads to Betsy Swain (Sydney Martin) suffering two strokes, her life being upended, potentially permanently.
  Betsy is currently in a relationship with Dylan Wilson (Liam McCheyne) and it will transpire after Betsy collapses that they had
  
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• World Cup news: Spain blow France away and await England or Argentina as FIFA break rules

  15-07-2026 08:54 via mirror.co.uk
  
  All eyes are on England's World Cup semi-final clash with Argentina ahead of Lionel Messi's first showdown with the Three Lions
  
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• Teens to be taught strangulation can put them in jail after 'choking normalisation' concerns

  15-07-2026 08:54 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The new sexual education lessons will be taught to 14 to 15-year-olds in schools, with the offence punishable by up to five years in prison
  
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• Kamala Harris draws furious backlash as she hits out at ICE for fatally shooting migrant as he fled traffic stop

  15-07-2026 08:54 via dailymail.com
  
  The former vice president - whom many still believe will make a third run for the White House in 2028 - spoke out on social media.
  
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• Eminem’s ex Kim Scott rushed to hospital after suffering ‘uncontrollable bleeding’

  15-07-2026 08:53 via metro.co.uk
  
  Eminem’s ex, Kim Scott, was rushed to hospital (Picture: Getty)Kim Scott has been taken to hospital after concerns over a possible ‘haemorrhage’, months after she was arrested for a DUI.The ex-wife of Eminem was wheeled out of her house on a gurney, seemingly unconscious, and into an ambulance.Chesterfield Fire/EMS reported the emergency services had been called at around 8pm on Saturday night for a person who was ‘unconscious/fainting’.The 51-year-old is said to h
  
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• England vs Argentina LIVE: World Cup semi-final updates, build-up and team news

  15-07-2026 08:51 via mirror.co.uk
  
  England will have the chance to reach their first World Cup final since 1966 when Thomas Tuchel's side face reigning champions Argentina in Atlanta for a grudge match 21 years in the making
  
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• PMQs LIVE: Keir Starmer set for final PMQs and cabinet as Andy Burnham prepares for No10

  15-07-2026 08:47 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Outgoing Sir Keir Starmer will take to the despatch box for the last time as Prime Minister later today before he is expected to be succeeded by Andy Burnham next week
  
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• London to host mass screenings if England beats Argentina to make World Cup final - with up to 20,000 fans set to descend on the O2 Arena

  15-07-2026 08:46 via dailymail.com
  
  The O2 Arena has been billed as the most likely venue following its hosting of the Euro 2024 final between England and Spain.
  
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• Anguished family of teenager murdered at New Year's Eve party in 1982 reveal killer's final act of cruelty as he takes crucial detail to the grave after being executed in Florida

  15-07-2026 08:45 via dailymail.com
  
  Dennis Sochor, 74, of Florida, was convicted of killing Patricia Gifford on January 1, 1982, just hours after meeting the 18-year-old woman at a New Year´s Eve party.
  
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• Thomas Tuchel lifts lid on Jude Bellingham talks after spikey Norway interviews

  15-07-2026 08:44 via metro.co.uk
  
  All is well between Thomas Tuchel and Jude Bellingham, says the England boss (Picture: Getty Images)England boss Thomas Tuchel has downplayed any disagreement between him and Jude Bellingham ahead of the World Cup semi-final with Argentina on Wednesday.The Three Lions booked their place in the final four on Saturday night with a 2-1 victory over Norway after extra-time in Miami.Bellingham was the hero again for England, scoring both goals as he took his tally for the tournament to six.Despite t
  
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