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• Flying car 'ready for take-off' as Google spends £70MILLION developing project

  26-10-2016 20:59 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Billionaire Google founder Larry Page has had two research teams working on the motor
  
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• Tense moment Jim Chalmers struggles to answer 'widow tax' question as he is repeatedly pressed by ABC host: 'How?'

  28-06-2026 08:38 via dailymail.com
  
  Treasurer Jim Chalmers has not said how he will fix the issues of a so called 'widow tax' in the government's budget reforms.
  
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• China develops extremely 'powerful weapon' that has flipped the AI race on its head... amid concerns the US is HELPING Beijing get an advantage

  28-06-2026 08:36 via dailymail.com
  
  While Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have maintained what the US President terms a 'good relationship,' the rivalry between the two superpowers remains tense.
  
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• Massive floods leave four dead in Kentucky - as meteorologists warn MORE rain is on the way

  28-06-2026 08:31 via dailymail.com
  
  The governor declared a state of emergency on Saturday as flash flood warnings were issued.
  
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• Former Bond girl rushed to hospital after ‘really nasty’ injury on set of Wednesday

  28-06-2026 08:13 via metro.co.uk
  
  Eva Green has been rushed to hospital after an injury on set (Picture: Stefania D’Alessandro/WireImage)Production has been halted on Netflix’s Wednesday after Eva Green suffered a ‘really nasty’ injury during filming.The popular Addams Family spin-off show was filming its third season, in which the former Bond girl is set to make her debut.Eva, 45, is playing Aunt Ophelia Frump, sister to Catherine Zeta-Jones’ Morticia Addams and is billed as a series regular.While
  
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• Keely Hodgkinson sets deadline for when she wants to get married and start a family

  28-06-2026 08:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Team GB Olympic gold medallist Keely Hodgkinson has opened up about her hopes to marry and start a family
  
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• Is there a responsible way of travelling to festivals these days?

  28-06-2026 08:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Festi-tourism is big business (Picture: Rita Franca/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)As I huddled beneath a leaky tent on the Thursday night of Primavera Sound, biblical rain thundering down and winds of fury slicing through the crowd, I couldn’t help but wonder: are these the karmic pains of a city with a tourism problem, one this very festival is exacerbating?A hyperbolic version of the water gun warfare we’ve witnessed on Barcelona‘s streets in recent years?The timi
  
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• Best anti-chafing products for summer 2026 – stay sweat-free in the heat

  28-06-2026 08:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  You’ll want to kiss yourself for buying these items. (Picture: Metro/Getty)
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  Every year, summer rolls around, and the dreaded chafing begins. You know the one.
  You’re wearing a summery dress, you look great, but you’re walking around with burning inner thighs that are becoming more and more painful with every step.&n
  
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• Troy Deeney slams two Arsenal stars who were ‘arrogant and ignorant’ against Panama

  28-06-2026 07:59 via metro.co.uk
  
  Troy Deeney was unhappy with England’s attacking output against Panama (Picture: Getty)Troy Deeney launched a scathing attack on England’s wingers after they laboured to a 2-0 World Cup win over Panama.Thomas Tuchel made five changes to the side which was held to a goalless draw against Ghana earlier this week but the alterations did little to improve the Three Lions’ fluency.Morgan Rogers struggled to show he could work in tandem in a new-look midfield with Jude Bellingham, w
  
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• Boy mauled by a stray cow in New Delhi as two men risk lives to save him

  28-06-2026 07:48 via mirror.co.uk
  
  WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT Horror footage shows the moment a stray cow chased down a young boy before knocking him to the ground and repeatedly jabbing at him with its horns before two men stepped in to help
  
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• Met Office forecasts temperature to plummet 19C as UK heatwave ends

  28-06-2026 07:46 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The UK heatwave is officially ending with temperatures forecast to plummet as the Met Office predict 'fresher' temperatures with a 'much lower likelihood of further impacts'
  
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• China develops extremely powerful weapon that's set to flip the AI race on its head... amid concerns the US is HELPING Beijing get an advantage

  28-06-2026 07:39 via dailymail.com
  
  Beijing-based tech firms 360 Security Technology and Z.ai, also known as Zhipu AI, have narrowed the gap with the US competitor when it comes to finding bugs.
  
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• Iran ceasefire in tatters as Tehran strikes at EIGHT US targets and promises to make life 'hell' for Americans... after Trump threatened to annihilate country if war broke out again

  28-06-2026 07:36 via dailymail.com
  
  The memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed last week, committed Iran to using its 'best efforts for the safe passage of commercial vessels with no charge for 60 days.'
  
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• US accuses Iran of ‘continued aggression’ after ceasefire breaks down

  28-06-2026 07:34 via metro.co.uk
  
  The US ceasefire with Iran has already crumbled(Picture: Aaron Schwartz – Pool via CNP/Shutterstock)The US and Iran have accused each other of violating the terms of the ceasefire after both countries issued strikes.Days after US President Donald Trump signed the agreement, US Central Command (Centcom) declared it had hit multiple targets across Iran.Centcom said in a statement, ‘Iran was given a chance to honour the ceasefire agreement but elected not to when its forces launch
  
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• Trump-endorsed Republican wins primary runoff taking major step towards replacing 'RINO' senator

  28-06-2026 07:25 via dailymail.com
  
  Congresswoman Julia Letlow won Louisiana's Republican nomination for Senate, giving Donald Trump a more loyal replacement for Bill Cassidy, who the President labeled a 'RINO.'
  
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• New details about Aussie accused of murdering Thai teen and stuffing her body in a suitcase - as footage emerges of moment he left hotel with luggage

  28-06-2026 07:24 via dailymail.com
  
  Simon Carman, 46, has been charged with murder after the naked body of Tunchanok 'Nong Cake' Donhomla, 17, was found in a suitcase in Thailand.
  
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• Tesco announces new 65p Clubcard rule to 330 stores across the UK

  28-06-2026 07:20 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Kids Eat Free scheme has been extended by the major UK supermarket to include weekends throughout the summer with no minimum spend for adult purchases
  
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• Danny Murphy names the one player who gives England a chance of winning the World Cup

  28-06-2026 07:20 via metro.co.uk
  
  Thomas Tuchel’s England side progressed to the knockout stages as group winners (Picture: Getty)Danny Murphy insists England are ‘in a good place’ heading into the World Cup knockout stages but their chances of victory are likely to hinge on one player.
  The Three Lions were far from their best again last night and required to second half goals from Jude Bellgingham and Harry Kane to earn an ultimately comfortable 2-0 win over Panama.
  Having progressed as group winners, Tuchel&
  
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• Awkward moment mumbling Joe Biden is interrupted by hecklers... as he slams Trump over 'vanity projects' and calls president a 'loser' before struggling to walk off stage

  28-06-2026 07:17 via dailymail.com
  
  Former President Joe Biden was interrupted by shouting hecklers as he attacked President Donald Trump during a speech to the Maryland Democratic Party on Saturday night.
  
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• Historic redesign of US passport features imposing image of Donald Trump

  28-06-2026 07:14 via dailymail.com
  
  President Donald Trump has unveiled a redesigned limited-edition US passport commemorating America's 250th anniversary, featuring a prominent portrait of himself on the inside cover.
  
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• London’s BT Tower is transforming into a luxury hotel after £275,000,000 sale

  28-06-2026 07:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  The BT Tower is about to undergo a major change according to new plans (Credits: Shutterstock / William Barton)The iconic BT Tower landmark is about to undergo a major transformation which will see it turned into a hotel.The iconic 620ft landmark, located close to Tottenham Court Road, is being stripped out and undergoing a major revamp, after more than half a century of being closed off to the public.The tower, which sits in the middle of Fitzrovia, was the tallest structure in the capital whe
  
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• Dragons’ Den stars ‘making £13,000,000 a year’ after Touker Suleyman tore them down

  28-06-2026 07:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Dr. Guy Sandelowsky and Shiv Sivakumar’s careers have taken off since Dragons’ Den (Picture: Paul Driver)For most contestants on Dragons’ Den, getting called ‘delusional’ would be enough to send them scampering out of the door with their tails between their legs.
  But for Dr. Guy Sandelowsky and Shiv Sivakumar, who have co-founded pet health brand Omni Pet, not only were they able to prove the Dragons wrong, they have since landed a whopping £11,000,000 i
  
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• Steve Clarke quits as Scotland boss after dismal World Cup failure

  28-06-2026 06:51 via metro.co.uk
  
  Steve Clarke oversaw Scotland’s World Cup campaign that saw them fail to qualify from the group stage (Picture: Getty)Scotland are looking for a new head coach after Steve Clarke stepped down from his post following their exit from the 2026 World Cup.The Scots mustered three points from nine in Group C to end up behind Brazil and Morocco, with a minus three goal difference but it was not enough to secure a place among the eight best third-placed teams who move through to the last-32 of th
  
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• Iran ceasefire in tatters as Tehran strikes EIGHT US targets and promises to make life 'hell' for Americans... after Trump threatened to annihilate country if war broke out again

  28-06-2026 06:43 via dailymail.com
  
  The US military said Saturday it had struck multiple targets in Iran at President Donald Trump's direction, continuing a string of attacks that have shaken the war's uneasy ceasefire.
  
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• Flight chaos continues as hundreds of Gatwick and Heathrow flights cancelled due to thunderstorms

  28-06-2026 06:35 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Heathrow and Gatwick airport have had hundreds of flights cancelled this weekend due to extreme weather conditions with more flights expected to be cancelled and delayed today
  
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• Barefoot Investor Scott Pape warns against alarming trend that could wipe $200,000 from your super

  28-06-2026 06:35 via dailymail.com
  
  Scott Pape warned that many Australians were not aware of the true cost.
  
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• 'I won the World Cup – but I quit football to sell swimming pools instead'

  28-06-2026 06:30 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The former striker was part of the France team that triumphed at the 1998 World Cup
  
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• Awkward moment mumbling Joe Biden is interrupted by shouting hecklers... as he tears into Trump over three 'failures' and calls him a 'loser'

  28-06-2026 06:24 via dailymail.com
  
  Former President Joe Biden was interrupted by shouting hecklers as he attacked President Donald Trump during a speech to the Maryland Democratic Party on Saturday night.
  
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• US and Iran exchange strikes and accuse each other of violating ceasefire

  28-06-2026 06:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Iran says it has launched retaliatory attacks at US infrastructure in Kuwait and Bahrain after the US said it hit multiple targets across Iran.
  
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• UK food wholesaler supplying Morrisons and Co-op collapses with £5m debts

  28-06-2026 06:11 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Enterprise Foods Ltd, a UK wholesaler formed in the mid-1990s that supplied food to major retailers including Morrisons and Co-op, has collapsed into liquidation with debts of more than £5 million, resulting in 71 job losses
  
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