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• British Airways BA295 live: Heathrow flight plunges 28,000ft as oxygen masks drop

  05-10-2026 20:05 via mirror.co.uk
  
  British Airways flight BA295 from London Heathrow to Chicago made a U-turn above Ireland after issuing an emergency alert, dropping rapidly to just 9,000ft
  
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• Man City superstar’s agent reveals what club has told him amid ‘chaos’

  07-10-2026 17:03 via metro.co.uk
  Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak and chief executive Ferran Soriano are swamped with controversy at the club (Picture: Reuters)Gianluigi Donnarumma’s agent says the goalkeeper has ‘received assurances from Manchester City’ and ‘everyone is calm’ amid the financial scandal at the club.The Cityzens have been found guilty by an independent commission on an array of the 115 charges leveled at them that related to Premier League financial rules.The club has
  
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• Amazon Prime Day shoppers are ditching ghd for these £20 Remington straighteners

  07-10-2026 17:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  These bestselling Remington straighteners are now £20.90 on Amazon. Shoppers claim they’re as good as ghd for less. (Picture: Metro/Amazon/Getty)
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  We all know how good ghd straighteners are, but there’s no denying they can be very expensive.If you don’t have £100 to spare, you’re in for a treat: we&
  
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• Reform didn’t breach electoral law in foreign donations discussion, Reform finds

  07-10-2026 16:57 via metro.co.uk
  
  Reform UK has conducted its own 27-page report into the donations scandal (Picture: Reuters)Reform UK has concluded that it did not break electoral law after senior figures were secretly filmed discussing how foreign donations could be handled.The party launched its own investigation following a Channel 4 News report which showed senior figures discussing a potential £500,000 donation from an alleged foreign donor.Its 27-page report found no evidence that laws had been broken, but admitte
  
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• Greece, Italy and Spain’s best hotels have been revealed — but how much do they cost?

  07-10-2026 16:51 via metro.co.uk
  
  Your new favourite hotel awaits… (Picture: Finca Cortesin Hotel Golf & Spa)Greece, Italy and Spain are the holy trinity of holiday destinations for British travellers.And who could argue? They’ve got everything from ancient architecture and delicious food to some of the world’s most spectacular beaches.The only question is where to stay.For those planning a trip, Condé Nast Traveller has just announced the winners of its prestigious 2026 Reader’s Choice
  
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• Woman ‘posed as substitute teacher to insult students because she hates kids’

  07-10-2026 16:43 via metro.co.uk
  
  Amy Jones allegedly posed as a substitute teacher to gain access to the classroom (Picture: Polaris)A woman who has been accused of posing as a substitute teacher and causing mayhem in a class full of students did so because she ‘hates kids’, according to authorities in Milwaukee.Amy Jones, 23, has been charged with one count of impersonating a public employee as well as five counts of exposing a child to harmful descriptions, after an incident at Rufus King International High Schoo
  
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• Woman in her 40s found dead after ‘disturbance at a property’ in Dartmouth

  07-10-2026 16:43 via metro.co.uk
  
  Police were called around 9.20pm and found a woman (Picture: SWNS)A murder investigation has been launched after a woman was found dead following a ‘disturbance’.
  Forensic teams have been pictured in Dartmouth, Devon, after what police called a ‘serious disturbance’ unfolded last night.Devon and Cornwall Police said today that they were called around 9.20pm yesterday to Newcomen Road, where they found a woman who was pronounced dead.‘Her next-of-kin have been infor
  
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• What happened to Holly Barton in Emmerdale and how did she die? Sad death explained

  07-10-2026 16:38 via metro.co.uk
  
  What happened to Holly Barton? (Picture: ITV)Emmerdale has featured some absolutely heartbreaking deaths over the years, but Holly Barton’s (Sophie Powles) might be at the top of the list.Her sudden death came as a complete surprise to viewers, with nothing pointing to the outcome of the episode in advance.But how did Holly die?How did Holly Barton die in Emmerdale?Holly Barton died of a heroin overdose in 2016 after a long battle with addiction.When she first arrived in the village in 20
  
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• Katie Price quizzed Kieran Hayler's alleged teen rape victim and said 'I'll make you a little star', court told

  07-10-2026 16:38 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Katie Price’s ex-husband, Kieran Hayler, is on trial accused of carrying out three rapes, as well as a separate sex assault against a then-13-year-old. He denies all of the charges
  
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• Fears for Los Angeles as woke mayoral candidate Nithya Raman appears to call police chief a 'fascist liar'

  07-10-2026 16:33 via dailymail.com
  
  An upload of Nithya Raman being interviewed at her rally by woke influencer Ed Choi was taken down by Tuesday morning after she was blasted by her opponent.
  
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• Christa Pike could still be executed under 80-year-old ruling - what happens next for death row killer

  07-10-2026 16:33 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Willie Francis was just 17 when he survived America's attempt to execute him in 1946. A supreme court ruling in his case could now become significant to what happens to Christa Pike
  
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• BBC Weather issues ‘Arctic outbreak’ verdict for UK after two-inch snow forecast

  07-10-2026 16:32 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Experts at BBC Weather have revealed if Brits could face an 'early cold Arctic outbreak' this month after forecasters warned of El Nino potentially bringing wintry conditions
  
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• Angry residents of once-peaceful Minneapolis suburb blast leaders for failing to tackle Somali gang chaos... after they proposed soccer program to solve the crisis

  07-10-2026 16:32 via dailymail.com
  
  The placid community of Edina, slightly more than 10 miles southeast of Minneapolis, has been shaken by a string of apparent gang shootings over the last few months.
  
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• Forza Horizon 6 on PS5 release date leaked and it will come on a disc

  07-10-2026 16:30 via metro.co.uk
  
  A trip to Japan (Microsoft)Despite promises of a 2026 launch, Forza Horizon 6 on PS5 has been pushed back to next year according to a reliable leaker. Xbox’s pivot back to exclusive games has been muddled and baffling to say the least, but it’s also left some previously announced cross-platform titles in an awkward spot. Forza Horizon 6, in particular, has all but been forgotten by Microsoft, even though it’s their best seller. The acclaimed racer launched in May on
  
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• Beeb Director General cheerfully tells staff to lift their spirits and 'be more Elvis'...ahead of hundreds of job cuts with BBC Three and BBC Scotland expected to be axed

  07-10-2026 16:30 via dailymail.com
  
  The BBC's director general, Matt Brittin, has said he wants the broadcaster to 'be more Elvis' implying 'A little less conversation, a little more action' amid impending job cuts.
  
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• Cornell teachers say they're barely able to manage classes attended by two students who remain at college after being sued by Jane Doe in gang rape lawsuit

  07-10-2026 16:28 via dailymail.com
  
  Of the seven men named in Jane Doe's lawsuit, Cornell University officials confirmed that two of them are still enrolled in classes.
  
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• Mother who recently beat breast cancer left completely paralyzed and comatose after taking hiking trip to Utah beauty spot

  07-10-2026 16:22 via dailymail.com
  
  A mother who recently beat breast cancer is now in critical condition and faces a rare diagnosis after a hiking trip in Utah left her completely paralyzed.
  
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• Boots to be bought by billionaire Weston family's company for £6.7 billion

  07-10-2026 16:21 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Chemist chain Boots, one of the best known names on Britain's high streets, is changing hands again in a big money deal
  
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• Global risk map reveals countries deemed 'extremely' dangerous including Iran, Yemen and Sudan with Switzerland and Norway among the safest

  07-10-2026 16:14 via dailymail.com
  
  A new map has revealed the most dangerous places in the world. 
  
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• Reform accused of 'whitewash' after own probe finds no laws broken in donations scandal

  07-10-2026 16:11 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Reform UK has been accused of producing a 'whitewash' internal investigation into allegations senior party figures tried to disguise foreign donations
  
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• Kemi Badenoch speech: Tory leader's inheritance tax promise 'does nothing for ordinary people'

  07-10-2026 16:07 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Kemi Badenoch delivered her speech at the party's annual conference as she battles claims she is taking the Tories back to the 'nasty party' era of austerity
  
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• Monzo launches new feature with £9k tax-free limit from Wednesday

  07-10-2026 16:04 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The digital bank has announced a new feature which is operated through the app
  
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• Meghan Markle shares rare glimpse into family life with video featuring Lilibet

  07-10-2026 16:04 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 PageMeghan Markle shared a video showing her and Lilibet cooking homemade jam and attending to honey bees.
  The Duchess of Sussex posted the sweet clip on her Instagram page featuring her and Prince Harry’s daughter, Princess Lilibet.
  While the Sussexes carefully protect their children’s privacy, fans have been treated to glimpses of their life in Mon
  
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• Inside Sam Wood's final hours before his arrest: How a 'picture-perfect' Noosa getaway unravelled - as Bachelor star appears in court today with career on the brink

  07-10-2026 16:03 via dailymail.com
  
  Noosa neighbours reveal how the family spent their final day on Hastings St before police were called, while confronting excerpts from Snezana's memoir offer a rare glimpse inside life behind the headlines.
  
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• Kemi Badenoch accused of inheritance tax giveaway for richest families in Tory conference speech

  07-10-2026 16:01 via mirror.co.uk
  
  In a desperate attempt to win back voters who have deserted the Conservatives, Tory chief Kemi Badenoch said her party would abolish the tax on family homes entirely
  
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• What Asos shoppers should do to protect themselves after hacking alert

  07-10-2026 15:59 via metro.co.uk
  
  Asos shoppers received the notification 10am yesterday (Picture: Getty)Yesterday morning, people received a very odd push notification from the Asos app, to say the least.‘Dear Asos DPO and IT, we have fully compromised the Snowflake instance. Engage with us, or we will leak it,’ the message read.The notification was addressed to the fashion giant’s data protection officer and IT teams in a message experts told Metro was a ransom note.The pop-up asked users to jump through a f
  
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• This is how much the average Londoner spends at the weekend

  07-10-2026 15:59 via metro.co.uk
  
  London is an expensive city – but just how much are we spending on our days off? (Picture: Catherine Delahaye/ Getty Images)A matcha in the morning. A few treats from a craft market. And a bottomless brunch with your mates.No matter how you spend them, weekends in London, one of the world’s most expensive cities, rarely come cheap.And according to new data, Londoners are spending a small fortune on their two days off.Research from banking app Chase, shared exclusively with Metro, re
  
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• Locals 'horrified' as 'human conveyor belt' Pure Cremation mortuary for 700 bodies stacked five high approved

  07-10-2026 15:58 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The controversial facility will have coffins that could be stored on racks five high for up to four days at the huge new facility, which will operate 24 hours a day but remain closed to the public
  
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• Worker wins significant work-from-home ruling because she's over 55 and commuting is too exhausting: 'Reduce physical fatigue'

  07-10-2026 15:56 via dailymail.com
  
  Is age-related commuting fatigue a legitimate reason for flexible working arrangements?
  
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• Moment feuding farmer solves his parking problem by picking up neighbour's truck with his tractor and carrying it 20 yards along lane

  07-10-2026 15:56 via dailymail.com
  
  The neighbours had been engaged in an ongoing row, which Miss Hughes detailed on Facebook in a lengthy post on the group 'Healing from narcissistic relationships' in January this year.
  
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