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• Experts question Christa Pike's competency and weigh in on second execution attempts

  07-10-2026 07:15 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Medical experts have questioned Christa Pike's competency — whether she can understand why she would be put to death — should the state try to execute her again
  
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• Israel remembers October 7 attacks years on as protests form

  07-10-2026 12:44 via metro.co.uk
  
  Families and friends of the victims are paying their respects (Picture: Getty)Thousands of Israelis are mourning today to mark the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks.It has been three years since thousands of Hamas-led militants poured into southern Israel after a surprise barrage of rockets.They stormed army bases, farming communities and an outdoor music festival, murdering 1,200 Israelis, mostly civilians, including women, children and older adults. They abducted 251 others.Shor
  
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• Coronation Street’s Tina O’Brien ponders future as Sarah ‘isn’t forever’

  07-10-2026 12:41 via metro.co.uk
  
  The future isn’t certain for Sarah Platt (Picture: ITV)Sarah Platt’s future on Coronation Street is currently in jeopardy as she awaits trial for murder, and actress Tina O’Brien has been thinking about life beyond the ITV soap.Everything fell apart for Sarah earlier this year when she killed Theo Silverton after the truth of his abuse of Todd Grimshaw (Gareth Pierce) was exposed.Sarah and Theo ended up on the scaffolding outside his flat, where Theo taunted and threatened her
  
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• Zendaya sparks etiquette debate after failing to stand up for France’s First Lady

  07-10-2026 12:35 via metro.co.uk
  
  Zendaya remained seated as she greeted France’s First Lady Brigitte Macron (Picture: Getty Images)Zendaya has found herself at the centre of an unexpected etiquette debate after remaining seated while greeting France’s First Lady Brigitte Macron.The 30-year-old actress was among the A-list guests on the front row at Louis Vuitton’s Spring/Summer 2027 show in Paris on Tuesday, where she was joined by the likes of Emma Stone, Saoirse Ronan and Ana de Armas.But it was a brief int
  
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• Big Brother legend Gemma Collins to officially enter house this week

  07-10-2026 12:27 via metro.co.uk
  
  Gemma Collins is set to return to the Big Brother house (Picture: REX/Shutterstock)In a legendary move, Gemma Collins will re-enter the Big Brother house a decade after her original run.The TV star had a sensational stint in 2016, from letting everyone know she’s ‘claustrophobic’ to complaining about her lack of heated hair rollers.Now, the GC is back and, according to The Sun, she’ll be landing in the Big Brother house this Friday.A source claimed: ‘The stage is s
  
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• talkSPORT presenter claims he knows how many points Man City will be deducted

  07-10-2026 12:25 via metro.co.uk
  
  Manchester City and Erling Haaland are waiting to discover their punishment (Credits: Matt West/Shutterstock)Manchester City are facing a significant points deduction according to talkSPORT presenter Alan Brazil.
  The FA Cup and Carabao Cup holders return to domestic action this weekend for the first time since last week’s announcement the club had been found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules over a nine-season period.City have appealed the verdict and strenuously deny any
  
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• Royal GP ‘beaten and strangled to death by husband’ during children’s sleepover

  07-10-2026 12:18 via metro.co.uk
  
  Hannah Cain, 45, known professionally as Dr Hannah Terry, was found dead at her address near the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk in the early hours of October 4 (Picture: West Norfolk Police)A GP to the royal family may have been beaten and strangled to death by her husband in their bedroom while hosting a children’s sleepover, a court heard today.Hannah Cain, 45, known professionally as Dr Hannah Terry, was found dead at her address near the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk in the early hours
  
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• Saoirse Ronan’s comments about husband Jack Lowden playing James Bond are suspicious

  07-10-2026 12:13 via metro.co.uk
  
  Did Saoirse Ronan protest too much about Jack Lowden and the incessant James Bond rumours? (Picture: Gilbert Flores)Saoirse Ronan may have dropped the biggest hint yet that her husband Jack Lowden has been cast as James Bond. Accidentally, of course.Slow Horses actor Lowden, 36, is one of the top names in the running for the new 007, along with the likes of Callum Turner and Harris Dickinson.However, it’s all incredibly cloak and dagger, leaving the rumour mill to go wild over who will be
  
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• 'I died for 15 minutes and can tell you exactly what it feels like'

  07-10-2026 12:13 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A 19-year-old has claimed to know what death feels like after a drug-related medical emergency left him fighting for his life - and his account of what happened has stunned people
  
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• Referee gives Lionel Messi bizarre gift after final Argentina match

  07-10-2026 12:11 via metro.co.uk
  
  Referee Fernando Vejar raised eyebrows with his gift for the great Lionel MessiLionel Messi has scooped a countless number of accolades and prizes across his illustrious two-decade long career at the top – but what he received after his final match for Argentina had fans scratching their heads.It was a highly emotional night in Buenos Aires as Messi bid farewell to his adoring Argentine supporters after making his record-extending 208th appearance for his country against Benin.The 39-year
  
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• Watch live as Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch to promise tax cuts in speech to party faithful

  07-10-2026 12:09 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Kemi Badenoch's speech will be the big moment of the party's annual conference today as she battles claims she is taking the Tories back to the 'nasty party' era of austerity
  
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• Cold and flu pill warning for people on ramipril, avorstatin or metformin

  07-10-2026 12:07 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A GP has explained the four ingredients you need to watch for on common over-the-counter pills
  
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• Bethany and Shona unite to take down Jodie in Coronation Street

  07-10-2026 12:02 via metro.co.uk
  
  Jodie’s downfall looms (Picture: ITV/Metro)The following article contains spoilers from the episode of Coronation Street dated October 7. It hasn’t aired on ITV1 yet, but can be viewed on ITVX and YouTube.Bethany Platt (Lucy Fallon) has taken a massive risk in an attempt to destroy Jodie Ramsey (Olivia Frances-Brown) in Coronation Street.Earlier this week, Bethany learnt about how Shona Platt (Julia Goulding) believes that she can constantly hear baby Harper crying, and then found J
  
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• Emmerdale’s Chris Coghill is basically Kev as he buys caravan to live in

  07-10-2026 12:01 via metro.co.uk
  
  There’s a bit of Kev in Chris (Picture: Mark Bruce/ITV)Chris Coghill has potentially found the most Kev Barton way possible to shorten his lengthy commute to the Emmerdale studios.Chris lives in Hertfordshire, which is around a three hour drive to the Emmerdale set, making for one hell of a round trip to work.In order to cut down on his time spent driving to and from, he’s sought out alternative provisions, and invested in a caravan, and if that’s giving you ‘a slic
  
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• Who is Samson Dingle in Emmerdale and why is he in prison?

  07-10-2026 12:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Sam’s son…get it? (Picture: ITV/Mark Bruce/Joseph Scanlon)Samson Dingle (Sam Hall) made a sad exit from Emmerdale two years ago, after an 18-year tenure on the show.Samson was born on January 12, 2006, to parents Sam and Alice Dingle (James Hooton and Ursula Holden-Gill).He was given his moniker due to Belle Dingle (Eden Taylor-Draper) mistaking the phrase ‘Sam’s son’ for his actual name.Due to Alice’s worsening non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, Samson was
  
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• Royal GP mum found dead with 'children in home' as husband appears in court

  07-10-2026 11:56 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Mark Cain, 45, has appeared in court charged with the murder of his wife and mum-of-three Dr Hannah Cain, who was found dead at a property in Norfolk last week
  
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• Blue Badge hack may help holders avoid fine - or having theirs confiscated

  07-10-2026 11:52 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Simple renewal trick could mean yours doesn't expire
  
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• Bloodied 'Dexter-obsessed' killer smirks to camera as he is stopped in street by police after murdering woman - as images show inside copycat's Airbnb 'kill room'

  07-10-2026 11:51 via dailymail.com
  
  Benjamin Day, 20, can be seen pouting as he lays in a hospital bed where he is told he is being arrested for the gruesome murder of sex worker Maria Saceanu, 24.
  
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• 'Academic Barbie' says students assume she's a clueless fresher - but she's a university lecturer with a PhD

  07-10-2026 11:51 via dailymail.com
  
  Katie Lloyd, 27, received a PhD in marketing and strategy in March this year and is now a lecturer in fashion marketing at Cardiff Metropolitan University.
  
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• Royal Family GP 'murdered by her husband as she hosted children's sleepover' was bludgeoned and strangled to death, court hears

  07-10-2026 11:50 via dailymail.com
  
  Mark Cain, 45, appeared at Norwich Magistrates' Court this morning charged with killing 45-year-old GP Hannah Cain.
  
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• European Parliament's 'Orange Plague' insult to Trump: Statue depicting obese, naked president is put on display

  07-10-2026 11:50 via dailymail.com
  
  The statue titled the 'Orange Plague' (pictured) depicts US President Donald Trump overweight and naked, holding a long gold club and sitting on the shoulders of a shorter man.
  
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• New PlayStation Portal OLED model coming soon suggests new Sony filing

  07-10-2026 11:49 via metro.co.uk
  
  A handheld refresh (Sony Interactive Entertainment)Sony seems to be gearing up to announce a new PlayStation Portal, as the company registers two new devices through the Wi-Fi Alliance. While Sony hasn’t announced anything regarding its next generation plans, it’s widely expected to include some sort of handheld. This is based on the word of Sony executives, who have stated the PlayStation 6 will go ‘beyond the living room’, and the success of the PlayStation P
  
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• Living the dream! Tory chairman enjoys morning pint of warm beer alongside a labrador after Labour minister's 'Far Right' attack on country life

  07-10-2026 11:49 via dailymail.com
  
  The Conservative frontbencher sipped a warm beer and was joined by Zuzu the Labrador on stage at the party conference at 10:15 this morning.
  
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• Killer who murdered a shop worker is set to be executed by lethal injection in Texas - the first since Christa Pike debacle

  07-10-2026 11:48 via dailymail.com
  
  A Texas man who fatally shot a convenience store clerk is set to die by lethal injection on Wednesday in what would be the nation's 30th execution this year.
  
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• Scientist tells people born 1975 - 2008 'sign up' for key health test

  07-10-2026 11:43 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A massive increase in the numbers of people are getting lethal cancer and experts in 'race against time' to find out why
  
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• ‘King Conker’ retires from world championships two years after cheating scandal

  07-10-2026 11:43 via metro.co.uk
  
  David Jakins is retiring after 20 years (Picture: Reuters)A former World Conker Championships winner has been forced to step down from his role as ‘King Conker’ two years after he was embroiled in a cheating scandal.David Jakins, 84, is retiring after 20 years of holding the position as the official mascot of the competition, which was rocked 24 months ago by allegations that he cheated his way to his first championship.The veteran competitor was caught with a steel conker in his po
  
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• Back in Blighty, around the world adventurer Karl Bushby who walked 30,000 miles in 28 years

  07-10-2026 11:38 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Karl Bushby's extraordinary adventure - known as the Goliath Expedition - is coming to an end after he completed a swim of the English Channel and stepped back on to UK soil
  
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• Katie Price’s ex Kieran Hayler ‘told girl, 13, he loved her after raping her for third time’

  07-10-2026 11:37 via metro.co.uk
  
  Kieran Hayler is currently on trial at Lewes Crown Court, where he denies three counts of rape and one count of sexual assault (Picture: Nick Edwards for http://www.dailymail.com)Katie Price’s ex-husband Kieran Hayler allegedly told a 13-year-old girl he ‘loved’ her after raping her for a third time, a court has heard.Hayler, 39, is currently on trial at Lewes Crown Court, charged with three counts of rape and one count of sexual assault against the girl, who cannot be named f
  
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• Man jailed after $8,000,000 scam in first of its kind case

  07-10-2026 11:31 via metro.co.uk
  
  A man was jailed over AI-generated music and streaming fraud (Picture: Samuel Boivin/NurPhoto via Getty Images)A man has been jailed for 18 months after a Spotify scam saw him generate over $8,000,000 (£6,040,000) in royalties.In the first-of-its-kind case, Michael Smith pleaded guilty to using AI and bots to farm millions in streaming revenue from the music platform.The 54-year-old man from North Carolina is the first person to ever be convicted of streaming fraud in a criminal case, acc
  
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• Royal Mail announces major shake-up with up to 2,500 jobs at risk

  07-10-2026 11:30 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Up to 2,500 jobs could be axed by the end of next year as Royal Mail has announced its plans for an organisational review
  
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