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• Exploding stars left mark on Earth

  06-04-2016 20:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Two studies confirm that multiple supernovae have showered the Earth with radiation within the last few million years.
  
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• This deep-level Tube line is finally getting air con after 120 years

  07-07-2026 11:57 via metro.co.uk
  
  Commuters will be happy (Picture: Getty Images)If you were unfortunate enough to ride on the Tube during the latest heatwave, your experience was probably pretty grim.Even more so if you forgot to pack your portable fan, a contraption that has become a lifeline for Brits in recent weeks.However, it seems like Londoners (some of them, anyway) are about to get some sweet relief on the Underground.That is because the Piccadilly Line — which will celebrate its 120th birthday in December
  
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• Furious Farage clashes with TV crew asking questions about major row over his finances - after Reform leader wins backing of ally Trump

  07-07-2026 11:52 via dailymail.com
  
  The Reform UK leader confronted a Sky News reporter at Heathrow after a trip to the United States.
  
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• Harry attends film premiere with Southbank boss embroiled in anti-Semitism row as duke arrives in UK hours after Charles said he couldn't stay at Buckingham Palace

  07-07-2026 11:50 via dailymail.com
  
  Harry was pictured smiling alongside old friend Mr Harriman, chairman of the Southbank Centre, who wore an Anti-Apartheid Club T-shirt to the premiere of a documentary about his life.
  
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• The key five-second video which captured the moment a woman tried to stop her Tinder date turning into a gang rape inside her own home: 'I don't want to'

  07-07-2026 11:47 via dailymail.com
  
  A man who took three friends into his Tinder date girlfriend's home to sexually assault her after she protested 'I don't want to' has lost his appeal against his 'predatory' gang rape convictions.
  
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• Hospice nurse says people often see and say the same thing as they die

  07-07-2026 11:47 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Penny Hawkins Smith has 20 years experience of being with people as they die
  
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• Taylor Swift’s silence over Trump post leaves fans furious 

  07-07-2026 11:46 via metro.co.uk
  
  Taylor Swift is facing mounting backlash for failing to respond to Trump’s use of her branding (Picture: Getty Images)Taylor Swift is facing mounting pressure from her own fans after the White House appeared to appropriate her Eras Tour branding over the July 4 weekend – with many questioning why the famously litigious pop superstar has yet to publicly respond.As America became consumed by celebrations surrounding Swift’s wedding to Travis Kelce, President Donald Trump’s
  
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• Prisoner who filmed sex with teen guard and leaked it on Snapchat has sentence increased

  07-07-2026 11:46 via mirror.co.uk
  
  An inmate who filmed himself having sex with a prison officer and leaked the footage on Snapchat has had his sentence increased after a successful Court of Appeal challenge
  
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• Monaco 'bomber is found shot dead in Ukraine a week after blast that maimed oligarch and mistress', report claims

  07-07-2026 11:43 via dailymail.com
  
  The Ukrainian woman suspected of being behind the bomb attack on an oligarch in Monaco has been found dead near Kyiv after being shot, according to local media.
  
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• Mel C nearly kicked out the Spice Girls over ‘disgusting’ comment to Victoria Beckham

  07-07-2026 11:41 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 PageMel C was almost kicked out of the Spice Girls over a spat with Victoria Beckham before their career had even started.Nowadays, the former bandmates can be seen supporting each other through family dramas and big milestones, but things haven’t always been smooth sailing.While the band may have been preaching that ‘friendship never ends’, Sp
  
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• Woman wears wedding dress to Morrisons but gets totally unexpected reaction

  07-07-2026 11:39 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A woman decided to wear her wedding dress to Morrisons, because wedding dresses are too expensive and gorgeous to wear them just once, but the reaction was unexpected
  
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• Cool down 'instantly' at night during heatwave by doing 1 strange task before bed

  07-07-2026 11:37 via mirror.co.uk
  
  There's nothing worse than trying and failing to sleep when the weather is hot, but one simple bedtime task can make things a lot easier.
  
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• Pilot falls to his death from plane in mid-air leaving trainee to land aircraft

  07-07-2026 11:34 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Pilot Leandro Andrés Bertazzo, 42, is said to have jumped from a plane in Argentina while supervising a trainee who then had to land the aircraft on her own
  
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• Boy, 15, ‘followed teacher into classroom and stabbed her in the head’

  07-07-2026 11:33 via metro.co.uk
  
  The alleged incident happened in a classroom at the Milford Comprehensive School (Picture: The Pembrokeshire Herald/Wales News Service)A teenager accused of attempting to murder his teacher with a kitchen knife at a Welsh school has appeared in court.
  The boy, who was 15 at the time, allegedly stabbed his teacher, Vicky Williams, in the head at Milford Haven Comprehensive School.
  Prosecutors described the alleged incident on February 5 as a ‘murderous attack’ during the hearing at S
  
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• David Brent sculpture unveiled at Slough hotel as The Office UK marks 25 years

  07-07-2026 11:31 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A clay sculpture of David Brent has been unveiled at a Premier Inn in Slough to mark 25 years since The Office UK first aired on British TV screens
  
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• All over for Bea in violent last stand as her shocking EastEnders ending is finally revealed

  07-07-2026 11:30 via metro.co.uk
  
  The end is here for Bea Pollard (Picture: BBC / Metro)EastEnders spoilers follow for Monday’s (July 6) episode, which can now be streamed on BBC iPlayer. The episode in question will air at 7:30pm.Bea Pollard (Ronni Ancona) has finally been apprehended by the police after kidnapping Honey Mitchell (Emma Barton) and attempting to kill Billy (Perry Fenwick).Honey, as viewers know, has been determined to see the good in Bea, despite her loved ones warning her that the schemer
  
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• 'I opened 50-year-old can of oysters and was floored when I looked inside'

  07-07-2026 11:29 via mirror.co.uk
  
  After leaving them for five decades, Kristy McCammon was excited when her mum finally let her open two old cans of oysters along with her kids. And it was worth the wait!
  
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• Moment enraged Irish tourist brutally attacks police officers in airport rampage leaving victims 'seriously injured' as passengers scream 'stop it'

  07-07-2026 11:27 via dailymail.com
  
  The violent incident unfolded on Monday afternoon in the travel hub's baggage claim area.
  
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• Wayne Rooney hits out at England players for reaction to Mexico win

  07-07-2026 11:20 via metro.co.uk
  
  Have England celebrated too early at the World Cup? (Picture: BBC Sport)Wayne Rooney was not on board with England’s jubilant celebrations after their win over Mexico, saying it’s ‘a bit too soon’ to be partying.England booked their place in the World Cup quarter-finals on Sunday at the Azteca with a memorable 3-2 win over Mexico.It was a drama-filled contest played in an electric atmosphere and has already been touted as one of the Three Lions’ finest wins in foot
  
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• Kay Burley branded ‘disgusting’ after defending Andrew in front of abuse survivor

  07-07-2026 11:16 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 PageKay Burley is facing mounting backlash after the studio-silencing moment she came to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s defence on BBC’s Newsnight.The national broadcaster released a special episode of its flagship political analysis show on Monday night.It centred on Pizza Express launching an internal inquiry into the disgraced former royal’s 2
  
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• Mount Etna eruption live: Catania Airport chaos as volcanic ash cancels flights

  07-07-2026 11:15 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Travellers faced major disruption and flight cancellations at Sicily’s Catania Airport yesterday after Mount Etna erupted, blasting ash into the sky
  
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• JK Rowling offers to fund legal action after a 13-year-old girl was housed alongside older teenage criminal boys in a secure unit

  07-07-2026 11:13 via dailymail.com
  
  A 13-year-old had her request denied to move to an empty houseblock at St Mary's Kenmure at Bishopbriggs, Glasgow, after saying she felt 'unsafe' being with young offender adolescent boys.
  
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• Arthur Fery's Wimbledon quarter-final opponent scrambling to solve issue before match

  07-07-2026 11:13 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Arthur Fery will take on Flavio Cobolli in the last eight at Wimbledon on Wednesday - but the French Open finalists is desperately seeking somewhere to stay after an accommodation blunder
  
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• Emmerdale and Coronation Street’s fates revealed as Sky takes over ITV

  07-07-2026 11:12 via metro.co.uk
  
  A huge change is underway (Picture: ITV/Sky/Metro)Emmerdale and Coronation Street’s fates have been revealed following the news that Sky has agreed to buy ITV for £1.6million.The proposed transaction between ITV and Sky brings two of the most trusted and complementary media organisations together to create a stronger media business.Once the completion has happened, ITV channels and ITVX will remain free-to-air. Audiences will continue to enjoy programmes they know and love, alongsid
  
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• 9 banks including HSBC, NatWest, Nationwide change 'in force' after FCA test

  07-07-2026 11:08 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Financial Conduct Authority has said nine banks and building societies have agreed to make improvements to basic bank accounts after a mystery shop test
  
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• The 'once in a generation' musician whose childhood dream came true

  07-07-2026 11:05 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Black Dyke Band is one of the most well-known and established brass bands in the world, and later this month they will be taking to the stage as part of the BBC Proms season
  
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• Everyone driving in UK told to follow '45mph rule' this week

  07-07-2026 10:58 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The UK is set for its third heatwave of the year this week, and drivers are being urged to follow the 45mph rule
  
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• Ukrainian woman 'behind Monaco bomb attack on oligarch is found dead near Kyiv after being shot', report claims

  07-07-2026 10:45 via dailymail.com
  
  The Ukrainian woman suspected of being behind the bomb attack on an oligarch in Monaco has been found dead near Kyiv after being shot, according to local media.
  
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• Suspect in Monaco explosion that left Ukrainian billionaire critical ‘shot dead’

  07-07-2026 10:43 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 suspect in a ‘deliberate’ explosion that left a Ukrainian oligarch ‘fighting for his life’ has reportedly been found shot dead.Anastasiia Berezovska was wanted by Interpol after a backpack of explosives was planted inside a luxury Monaco apartment.Billionaire Vadim Ermolaev, 58, was left in a critical condition about the blas
  
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• Sir Anthony Hopkins, 88, unrecognisable as he supports England in World Cup

  07-07-2026 10:41 via metro.co.uk
  
  Sir Anthony Hopkins got some heat for supporting England (Picture: Getty/Instagram)Sir Anthony Hopkins has left fans baffled as he celebrated England’s win at the Men’s World Cup, looking utterly unrecognisable.It wasn’t just that the Welsh-born star was rocking the Three Lions on his chest, Sir Anthony appeared much leaner and sported a beard.The 88-year-old actor was sat down as he hugged his wife Stella Arroyave, 70, who was in a green Mexico shirt and cap.‘We’r
  
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