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• Global warming to make 2015 hottest on record

  25-11-2015 21:55 via telegraph.feedsportal.com
  
  Human-induced global warming and a strong El Nino mean the average surface temperature of the earth in 2015 is likely to be the warmest ever according to the World Meteorological Organisation
  
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• Vulnerable woman gang-raped by trio of small-boat migrants on Brighton beach describes 'unbearable' impact on her life as prosecutor says attackers are 'devoid of humanity'

  15-07-2026 13:16 via dailymail.com
  
  Failed asylum seekers Karin Al-Danasurt, Ibrahim Alshafe and Abdulla Ahmadi are being sentenced for gang-raping an unconscious woman on a beach in Brighton last October.
  
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• End of the Keir show: Starmer pledges 'wholehearted support' to Andy Burnham at final PMQs... despite being ousted by his rival

  15-07-2026 13:16 via dailymail.com
  
  Keir Starmer was cheered into the chamber for the weekly set-piece, and the Speaker praised 'his public service, his international leadership... his steadfast support for Ukraine'.
  
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• Starmer told me Ann Widdecombe's death was a 'burglary that's gone wrong', claims Farage amid row over politicians' security

  15-07-2026 13:14 via dailymail.com
  
  The Reform UK leader said he was also told the same by the chief constable of Devon and Cornwall Police James Vaughan in the aftermath of her body being discovered last week.
  
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• PMQs LIVE: Keir Starmer takes final PMQs and cabinet as Andy Burnham prepares for No10

  15-07-2026 13:12 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Outgoing Sir Keir Starmer is taking to the despatch box for the last time as Prime Minister before he is expected to be succeeded by Andy Burnham next week
  
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• Pilot writes message in the air during flight over Liverpool

  15-07-2026 13:10 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Ravenair Piper Tomahawk plane took off from Liverpool and flew over the Wirral peninsula, Cheshire and North Wales
  
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• US launches new wave of Iran strikes after troops killed and hundreds injured

  15-07-2026 13:02 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The US Central Command (CENTCOM) has said their latest wave of strikes against Iran kicked off at 6am this morning targeting Iranian military assets used to attack cargo vessels
  
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• Teenager wins £10,000 payout from catfisher who stole her identity - she only realised what was happening when men stopped her in street saying they were in relationship with her

  15-07-2026 13:02 via dailymail.com
  
  Sasha Davies was targeted as a 16-year-old by 'complete stranger' Elha-Mai Weston, who used her social media pictures and AI-generated content to create a string of fake online profiles.
  
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• Investigations ongoing after fire erupted at hospital - forcing patients and staff to evacuate

  15-07-2026 13:02 via dailymail.com
  
  Video footage of the blaze showed flames raging inside the building as its wooden panelling crackled under the immense heat.
  
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• Green council plans to ban officials working with Home Office on immigration raids as US-style 'sanctuary cities' spread to UK

  15-07-2026 13:02 via dailymail.com
  
  Councillors on Lewisham borough council in south London are due to vote next week on a motion that would end cooperation with immigration enforcement.
  
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• England star sends ‘no friends’ message to Argentinian club teammate

  15-07-2026 13:02 via metro.co.uk
  
  Ezri Konsa knows an opponent on Wednesday very well (Picture: Getty Images)Ezri Konsa will face Aston Villa teammate Emiliano Martinez when England face Argentina on Wednesday night and there will be ‘no friends’ when the nations clash.A meeting with Spain in the World Cup final awaits the winner in Atlanta, with the match a very difficult one to call.Both have clearly done well to reach the semis but both have also been pushed hard in the knockout phase by opponents they were favou
  
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• POLL OF THE DAY: Should the BBC licence fee be scrapped?

  15-07-2026 13:00 via dailymail.com
  
  The number of households paying for a television licence fell by half a million last year - a drop of 2.5million since 2019 - after a series of scandals rocked the BBC.
  
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• Poison rocker Rikki Rockett needed ‘tongue amputation’ during cancer treatment

  15-07-2026 13:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Poison star Rikki Rockett has shared how he almost lost his tongue to cancer (Picture: Getty/Facebook)Poison’s Rikki Rockett has revealed he refused to have his tongue amputated after being diagnosed with throat cancer.The drummer, 64, underwent radiotherapy and chemotherapy in 2015, only to then be diagnosed with leukaemia.In celebration of being cancer-free for 10 years, Rikki reflected on his ‘bullheaded’ response to potentially having his tongue removed.‘In 2015, I w
  
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• From Love Island to beauty ambassador – Olivia Attwood’s full-circle moment with Tatti Lashes

  15-07-2026 13:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Just when we couldn’t be more proud of Liv, she goes and lands THIS collab. (Picture: Metro/Tatti Lashes)
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  If there is one beauty product synonymous with Olivia Attwood, it’s lashes.Long before she was fronting documentaries, hosting podcasts and becoming one of the UK’s most in-demand TV personalities, Olivia was se
  
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• Thames Water boss insists he 'deserves' huge pay rise despite rising bills and complaints

  15-07-2026 12:59 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The inflation-busting leap came despite Thames Water being fined for missing pollution targets, average bills soaring by nearly a third last year, and customer complaints rocketing 77%
  
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• Martin Lewis warns 800,000 Brits hit by state pension error risking £10,000s each

  15-07-2026 12:57 via metro.co.uk
  
  The error could cost people thousands in retirement (Picture: Getty/Metro)Martin Lewis has warned of an error that could potentially cost you £10,000s in state pension payments — with as many as 800,000 people believed to be impacted.In the latest edition of his newsletter, the Money Saving Expert (MSE) founder claimed that an issue affecting self-employed Brits had come to light this week.Following a change in 2015, anyone becoming self-employed has had to separately notify HMRC of
  
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• Woman dragged to ground in horror tube rape attempt as police launch CCTV appeal

  15-07-2026 12:42 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A woman fought off an alleged attacker after she was dragged to the floor on a tube, as police released CCTV images of a man they believe could help with their investigation
  
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• Wayne Rooney urges Thomas Tuchel to drop England World Cup star for Argentina clash

  15-07-2026 12:41 via metro.co.uk
  
  England legend Wayne Rooney hopes to see Marcus Rashford start over Noni Madueke (Picture: BBC)Wayne Rooney has encouraged Thomas Tuchel to restore Marcus Rashford to his starting XI in place of Noni Madueke for England’s World Cup semi-final showdown with Argentina.The Three Lions find themselves only two games away from immortality, with Jude Bellingham scoring twice in a heroic individual performance against Norway to steer his side into the final four.Tuchel’s men did not make l
  
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• Solar panel fears after three fires in schools in a year – but risk is ‘tiny’

  15-07-2026 12:40 via metro.co.uk
  
  One fire was reported at Sidegate Lane Primary School (Picture: Suffolk County Council)Parents and campaigners are becoming increasingly concerned about the dangers of solar panels installed on school roofs after multiple reports of fires linked to the devices.Town hall officials in Suffolk have switched off 80 solar panel systems at schools across the county after three fires broke out in less than a year. In Northumberland, another 81 systems were disconnected after a fire in a primary s
  
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• Don't sing when we're winning! Pub could lose its licence after ONE 'killjoy' neighbour complained about fans cheering on England in the World Cup

  15-07-2026 12:38 via dailymail.com
  
  Landlord Antony Lunn was left 'gobsmacked' when he received a letter about the 'ridiculous' noise complaint at his pub The Rustic Arms in Ackworth, near Pontefract, West Yorkshire.
  
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• Morbid Angel founder and death metal legend Mike Browning dies aged 62

  15-07-2026 12:37 via metro.co.uk
  
  Mike Browning of Morbid Angel has died aged 62 (Picture: officialmorbidangel)Mike Browning, drummer for Morbid Angel, has died aged 62, according to his bandmates.He was a founding member of the death metal group and remembered as a ‘true pioneer’ by fans.‘R.I.P Mike, thanks for helping make all this happen,’ Morbid Angel said in a statement. ‘Our condolences to his family & especially his daughter.’Morbid Angel was one of the first bands to include guttu
  
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• Inside the luxury planes Qantas will use for world's longest non-stop routes between Sydney, New York and London - with test flight days away

  15-07-2026 12:36 via dailymail.com
  
  Qantas is set to receive 12 new ultra-long haul jets from Airbus.
  
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• Dylan death ‘sealed’ as Casualty confirms crash with devastating outcome

  15-07-2026 12:33 via metro.co.uk
  
  A devastating call changes everything (Picture: BBC)Dylan Keogh’s (William Beck) friends at Holby ED get a call that he’s being rushed into hospital with spine, neck and head injuries in this week’s episode of Casualty.The beloved character has been spiralling ever since he learnt that son Matty Linlaker (Aron Julius) had been sleeping with Stevie Nash (Elinor Lawless).While Dylan proceeded to report Stevie to Flynn Byron (Olly Rix) in revenge, he has found it incredibly diffi
  
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• Moment King's Guard horse nearly passes out in 30C heat as soldier is forced to sound emergency alarm

  15-07-2026 12:30 via dailymail.com
  
  The stoic serviceman appeared concerned for his trusty steed as his head continuously dropped and his tongue momentarily emerged from his mouth.
  
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• I can’t recall the first two years of my son’s life – I don’t even remember giving birth

  15-07-2026 12:30 via metro.co.uk
  
  Amy-Jane only has one ‘speck of memory’ of her husband holding their son, the rest is a blur (Picture: Supplied)The magical moment you give birth should be among the most unforgettable experiences.But for epilepsy sufferer Amy-Jane Foster, all memories of those life-affirming events have been erased. Amy-Jane, 45, miscarried twice before giving birth to her ‘miracle baby’ Joe, seven months into her pregnancy. ‘I can’t remember my labour, finding out if I
  
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• Aldi axes bestselling item from shelves in act of 'solidarity' on July 15

  15-07-2026 12:27 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The budget supermarket has removed all stock from the shelves with a sign explaining why
  
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• Love Island favourite Ellie quits villa days before final over heartbreaking triangle

  15-07-2026 12:26 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Love Island favourite Ellie Chadwick has reportedly quit the villa amid dramatic scenes and a love triangle just days before the final, after previously being a favourite to win
  
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• Tribute paid to ‘much-loved’ teenager presumed dead after kayak capsize

  15-07-2026 12:25 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Michael Henry was in a two-man kayak when it capsized near Boulmer in Northumberland on the evening of July 7, the second man was found clinging to a buoy but Mr Henry is thought to have died at sea
  
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• Urgent hunt for man after woman dragged to floor in attempted rape on Tube

  15-07-2026 12:21 via metro.co.uk
  
  Screen grab taken from CCTV issued by British Transport Police of a man they want to identify to after an attempted rape on the Tube (Picture: British Transport Police/PA)An urgent hunt is underway for a sex attacker who dragged a woman to the floor and tried to rape her on a Bakerloo line train.The ‘horrific’ late night attack happened last Saturday.A man approached a lone woman between Waterloo and Lambeth North towards the end of the line and exposed himself to her.He then forcib
  
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• Crying Helen Flanagan slams ‘big fat rats’ who ghost after sex

  15-07-2026 12:20 via metro.co.uk
  
  Helen Flanagan has hit back at men who ghost women (Picture: Joe Maher/Getty Images for the NTAs)Former Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan has hit back at men who ghost women after sex in a social media post detailing her experiences as a woman with ADHD.Helen is best known to soap fans as Rosie Webster, who was part of some major storylines during her time on the ITV soap.In recent years, she has been incredibly open about her health struggles, and took to Instagram this week to share a car
  
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