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• Gary Lineker makes stunning BBC return after England World Cup victory

  12-07-2026 03:05 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Gary Lineker made a shock return to the BBC in the aftermath of England's World Cup win over Norway, a year on from his dramatic exit from the broadcaster
  
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• Lindsey Graham dead at 71: Firebrand Senator and Trump ally suffers 'cardiac arrest' days after returning from Ukraine meeting with Zelensky

  12-07-2026 09:40 via dailymail.com
  
  Firebrand US Senator Lindsey Graham has died at the age of 71 after a 'brief and sudden illness.'
  
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• Nigel Farage's ratings plummet to lowest level since the general election amid finances row - while Reform UK's popularity also sinks

  12-07-2026 09:39 via dailymail.com
  
  The Opinium survey showed Mr Farage's rating has fallen sharply to -27, with more than half of voters disapproving of the Reform leader and only a quarter approving.
  
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• Two killed and four injured in mass shooting at Toronto Latin street festival

  12-07-2026 09:11 via metro.co.uk
  
  The salsa-themed street festival ended in panicked screams yesterday (Picture: Canadian Press/Shutterstock)At least two people were killed and four others injured after a man opened fired on a Latin street festival in Toronto, Canada, yesterday.
  Gunshots rang out as around 13,000 had gathered for Salsa on St Clair near St Clair Avenue West at 8.12pm local time.At least six people were treated for gunshot wounds. Of them, two men died at the scene and four were taken to hospital.Among the injure
  
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• Four gardening jobs 'you can still do' during UK heatwave hosepipe ban

  12-07-2026 09:03 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Some areas are facing hosepipe bans
  
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• Ann Widdecombe murder probe: Police search teams scour area after man, 28, arrested on suspicion of politician's murder

  12-07-2026 09:02 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Devon and Cornwall Police launched a murder probe after ex-Conservative MP and Brexit Party MEP Ann Widdecombe was found dead inside her home with "serious injuries", a man has now been arrested
  
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• Ain't Nobody singer Chaka Khan says she is 'freaking out' about her goddaughter Sia

  12-07-2026 09:02 via mirror.co.uk
  
  After 60 years of making music, Queen of Funk, Chaka Khan, is releasing a new album and says things have never felt better.
  
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• Following 'viral heatwave trick' could void your home insurance

  12-07-2026 09:01 via mirror.co.uk
  
  As the UK continues to bake in a heatwave, many homeowners are searching for ways to beat the heat
  
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• There are 12 different types of stupid and you’re bound to be one of them

  12-07-2026 09:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  A little self-reflection never hurt anybody (Picture: Getty Images)Between the supermarket shopper blocking the entire aisle with their trolley to the driver hogging the middle lane on the motorway, it can seem, at times, like it’s some people’s first day on Earth.You’ve probably felt inclined to call these folks out as stupid for theirbehaviour.
  But, sorry to break it to you, many of us actually fall under that term ourselves — and in more ways than one.According to phi
  
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• 'It's their worst dread' - mistake well-meaning friends make with breast cancer survivors

  12-07-2026 08:58 via mirror.co.uk
  
  One woman is diagnosed with breast cancer every nine minutes but more than eight in 10 will beat it
  
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• 'Keep bugs out' of homes this summer by setting up £3 B&M kit

  12-07-2026 08:55 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Shoppers can stop any creepy crawlies from letting themselves in through open windows
  
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• Co-op and Post Office among latest high street closures – 52 branches to shut

  12-07-2026 08:55 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A number of high street stores have announced they will be closing their doors
  
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• Packing 'innocent' 10p item will see bags and suitcases seized at airport

  12-07-2026 08:53 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Several major airlines including Ryanair, TUI, easyJet, British Airways and Jet2 ban this item
  
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• US Senator Lindsey Graham dies aged 71 after 'brief and sudden illness'

  12-07-2026 08:52 via dailymail.com
  
  The South Carolina representative passed away on Saturday evening, according to a statement from his office.
  
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• US Senator and key Trump ally Lindsey Graham dies of 'sudden illness' aged 71

  12-07-2026 08:46 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The senator died following a "brief and sudden illness" on Saturday, his office has confirmed
  
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• US Senator and key Trump ally Lindsay Graham dies of 'sudden illness' aged 71

  12-07-2026 08:46 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The senator died following a "brief and sudden illness" on Saturday, his office has confirmed
  
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• Defiant Thomas Tuchel clashes with ITV reporter in extraordinary interview as he demands more from his 'lucky' England team after World Cup win over Norway

  12-07-2026 08:46 via dailymail.com
  
  The Real Madrid talisman, who now has six goals for the tournament, appeared to dismiss his head coach's comments, declaring simply 'whatever' before hailing England's ability to 'win dirty'.
  
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• Second man arrested over death of Ann Widdecombe after 26-year-old released

  12-07-2026 08:39 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 PageA 28-year-old man has been arrested in South Yorkshire following the death of the former MP and Strictly dancer Ann Widdecombe.
  Widdecombe, 78, was discovered dead inside her remote Dartmoor home on Thursday after concern was raised when she stopped answering text messages and didn’t join a scheduled interview.
  The ex-Tory minister’s body was fou
  
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• UK set to swelter as heatwave conditions to last ‘until at least next week’, says Met Office

  12-07-2026 08:38 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The warm weather is here to stay, with the Met Office predicting there will be little respite in the coming days
  
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• How to make your money go further on holiday - and what to avoid

  12-07-2026 08:38 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Given that money is still tight all round, making sure you make the most of your cash is vitally important so you can have the best time
  
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• An honest review of the 170-year-old hotel in the UK’s ‘best place to visit’

  12-07-2026 08:30 via metro.co.uk
  
  Scotland’s smallest city is in the spotlight (Picture: Getty Images)Stirling has long been known as the ‘gateway to the Highlands’ — a place where you can sip a dram of whisky, and rest your head before heading north.But Scotland’s smallest city is undergoing something of a rebrand.Last year, Rightmove named Stirling the happiest place to live in Scotland. And, more recently, Time Out crowned it the best place to visit in the UK, beating out the likes of Edinburgh,
  
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• 'I tried best rated pizza in Europe - it's in the UK and beats Italian slices'

  12-07-2026 08:16 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A UK pizza restaurant has won the top spot for the best pizza in Europe for three years running thanks to their creative takes on true Italian classics that has seen them decorated with trophies
  
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• Andrew's summer of shame - 'isolated, paranoid and abandoned by Sarah Ferguson'

  12-07-2026 08:14 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been keeping a low-profile since being exiled to Norfolk - and the coming months continue to look bleak for the disgraced former Prince
  
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• Black Hawk helicopters are needed to urgently rescue children from catastrophic once-in-a-millennium floods as terrified parents fear a repeat of deadly Camp Mystic disaster

  12-07-2026 08:11 via dailymail.com
  
  Terrified parents feared another Camp Mystic-style tragedy after catastrophic 'once-in-a-thousand-years' flooding trapped more than 200 children at a Missouri summer camp.
  
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• Are you owed £1,000s? Eight refunds and forgotten cash going unclaimed

  12-07-2026 08:06 via mirror.co.uk
  
  From tax rebates to forgotten savings and Premium Bonds prizes, billions of pounds are sitting unclaimed – while checking won't guarantee a windfall, a few simple checks could make a huge difference
  
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• World Cup LIVE: Who England play in semi-final, David Beckham behaviour, goal controversy

  12-07-2026 08:02 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Jude Bellingham's match-winning brace has put a spring in England's step as they prepare for a World Cup semi-final against Argentina
  
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• ‘I wrote ITV’s chilling new thriller because it wasn’t about women being massacred’

  12-07-2026 08:00 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 PageFor anyone who has seen True Detective, the opening scene to ITV’s new crime thriller The Dark will feel hauntingly familiar: a naked body is found, eerily staged, in the remote wilderness.Except this victim is a young man, on the cusp of adulthood in the Scottish Highlands. The distinction of not having a female victim is one that made adapting GR Hal
  
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• Heatwave dressing made easy – 10 affordable Boohoo pieces perfect for hot weather

  12-07-2026 08:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Summer dressing just got a lot easier with boohoo. (Picture: Metro/boohoo)
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  Our summer calendar has filled up fast. From rooftop drinks after work to weekend weddings and festival plans, scorching temperatures may have left you scrambling to find the perfect pieces in your wardrobe.Of course, we want to look good, but also to survive
  
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• 'I thought my deadly skin cancer was an insect bite but NHS AI tech saved me'

  12-07-2026 07:21 via mirror.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: A mother who dismissed a red mark on her thigh as an insect bite was diagnosed with deadly melanoma after groundbreaking NHS AI technology flagged it as cancer – with experts saying the software could slash waiting times and save lives
  
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• Woman wins $4MILLION in lottery the same month she was getting divorced... now her ex-husband wants a share

  12-07-2026 07:18 via dailymail.com
  
  Ana Varela, 48, and her ex-husband Daniel Monteiro, 56, were locked in a bitter legal battle over the winning lottery ticket she purchased in October 2020.
  
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