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• Grumpy elephant launches woman into midair in hilarious footage after she started stroking its trunk

  10-02-2017 23:27 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Student Whitney Lavaux was on the trip of a lifetime to Thailand when she stumbled upon elephants being washed by locals in Chiang Mai
  
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• While our politicians navel-gazed, something truly alarming happened last week that makes every Briton less safe: CONNOR AXIOTES

  24-06-2026 08:26 via dailymail.com
  
  Last week, with barely a whimper of protest, Britain was cut off from the most powerful technology on the planet - and consigned, I fear, to a future as a defenceless, third-rate power.
  
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• Real estate expert blasts Anthony Albanese's super change - as auction rates slump across Australia

  24-06-2026 08:26 via dailymail.com
  
  Tom Panos has accused the Albanese government of slamming the door on everyday Aussies following a major amendment to tax reforms.
  
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• UK heatwave latest: Do not travel warnings issued before extreme heat alert begins

  24-06-2026 08:23 via metro.co.uk
  
  The UK is bracing for the hottest June on record as temperatures could reach 40C in the red weather warning zone.
  Yesterday, over 300 schools across England and Wales closed due to the soaring temperatures, and Londoners argued over the raging thunderstorm that struck the capital overnight.Tube and rail delays were also rife as multiple routes across the country struggled with rising temperatures, sparking disruption for many commuters.
  And more disruption is likely around the corner today as Na
  
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• Brit baby, 1, dies days after being found floating in Canary Islands hotel pool

  24-06-2026 08:22 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The one-year-old was found in the pool at a hotel complex in Lajares, a village in northern Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands where her family had been on holiday
  
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• Patrick Vieira urges Thomas Tuchel to drop Arsenal star from England World Cup team

  24-06-2026 08:21 via metro.co.uk
  
  Former Arsenal captain and World Cup winner Patrick Vieira (Picture: ITV)Patrick Vieira has downplayed the significance of England’s deflating draw with Ghana but expects Thomas Tuchel to take a ‘different approach’ against similar opponents at the World Cup.England failed to kick on from an impressive opening 4-2 win over Croatia in their second group game against Ghana, failing to break down a spirited Carlos Queiroz side in a goalless draw.The stalemate was described as a &
  
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• Donald Trump's troubling day as he accuses Senate of treason and obsesses over 'election fraud'

  24-06-2026 08:19 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Donald Trump will give a speech on the National Mall tonight to mark America's 250th birthday - something he's branded "the rally to end all rallies", And last night we got a preview of his preoccupations
  
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• Death row killer's whiny rants about treatment behind bars revealed in jailhouse phone calls with mom after murdering pregnant friend to steal her baby

  24-06-2026 08:19 via dailymail.com
  
  'Womb-raider' Taylor Parker, 33, is heard in new phone calls from behind bars whining about her treatment in custody for committing 'one horrible thing.'
  
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• Revealed: The text that Adam Peaty sent his his mother to tell her Holly is pregnant - and why it means the rift is 'beyond healing'

  24-06-2026 08:18 via dailymail.com
  
  Adam Peaty sent his estranged mother 'a very formal text' telling her he was expecting a baby with his new wife - as she shared the joyful event to the world on her social media.
  
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• UK school closures live: Hundreds of schools shut as heatwave surges – full list

  24-06-2026 08:16 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Met Office weather forecasters say temperatures could rise as high as 40C this week, with hundreds of schools across the UK announcing closures
  
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• Trump erects fence around Reflecting Pool to deter vandals as foul-mouthed activist arrested for berating troops

  24-06-2026 08:16 via dailymail.com
  
  The fence was erected on Tuesday around the Reflecting Pool after another person was taken away in cuffs from the memorial.
  
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• British toddler dies after being found in hotel pool during family holiday to the Canary Islands

  24-06-2026 08:16 via dailymail.com
  
  The one-year-old, the third child to drown in Spain in just a week, had spent several days agonising in intensive care before passing away.
  
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• UK weather live: Met Office red weather warning as 'heat dome' forms over Europe

  24-06-2026 08:15 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Met Office's red weather warning for extreme heatwave temperatures - just the second to ever be issued - will soon be in force as temperatures surge towards 40C
  
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• Chelsea agree £51m transfer after urgent Xabi Alonso request

  24-06-2026 08:12 via metro.co.uk
  
  Marco Palestra is set to join Chelsea (LightRocket via Getty)Chelsea have reached an initial agreement with Atalanta over a €60 million (£51.6m) deal to sign Marco Palestra, according to reports in Italy.Inter appeared to be favourites to sign Palestra following extensive negotiations with Atalanta this month and the two Serie A clubs were still in talks on Tuesday.However, Sky Sport Italy reports that Chelsea had overtaken Inter by late Tuesday evening and the Premier League side ha
  
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• Trump orders probe into oil companies 'not dropping their price' and says 'customers are being gouged' at the pump

  24-06-2026 08:06 via dailymail.com
  
  Trump accused major oil companies of 'gouging' Americans in a late-night Truth Social post, demanding the Justice Department investigate why gasoline pump prices have not fallen faster.
  
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• Australia police to review officers in charge of the case of Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre

  24-06-2026 08:06 via dailymail.com
  
  Ms Giuffre, 41, took her own life in 2025 at her farm in Western Australia.
  
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• Brits with workplace pensions may have to wait two years to withdraw cash

  24-06-2026 08:02 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Financial experts are warning that a certain group of savers could face a wait of up to two years to access their funds
  
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• Shocking moment CNN's Kaitlan Collins interrupts Brad Lander to break news about his congressional race

  24-06-2026 08:01 via dailymail.com
  
  The former New York City comptroller had been speaking to Collins on Tuesday night when she paused the discussion to make the projection in NYC's 10th Congressional District.
  
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• This Liverpool spa day with treatments and afternoon tea is 59% off

  24-06-2026 08:00 via metro.co.uk
  
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  If you’re dreaming of a proper escape from the chaos of everyday life, this might be your sign to finally switch off your phone, slip into a fluffy robe and disappear for the day.Located at Portland Hall near Liverpool, this luxury spa day and
  
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• Sam makes a worrying request in Coronation Street as Nick’s fears heighten

  24-06-2026 08:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Nick cannot help but worry (Picture: ITV)Nick Tilsley (Ben Price) worries about son Sam Blakeman (Jude Riordan) in Coronation Street soon, as he requests to see someone who inflicted a great deal of horror onto him.Youngster Sam has spent the past few weeks in a mental health unit following a psychosis breakdown. The character had started experiencing visual and auditory hallucinations of Roy Cropper (David Neilson), and wasn’t able to tell the difference between what is real and what is
  
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• Nationwide's reminder to 16 million people ahead of summer

  24-06-2026 08:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  People have been urged to take action if needed
  
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• Emmerdale’s Charity has new Dr Todd revelation for police but gets a nasty shock

  24-06-2026 08:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  It’s even more bad news (Picture: ITV)Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins) is barely holding it together following the sexual assault at the hands of Dr Caitlin Todd (Caroline Harker) in Emmerdale.Having to cope with the aftermath of being raped is devastating enough, but Charity is having to do it without anyone knowing what happened – she can’t tell them, because then they’d know she lied about being baby Leyla’s real mum.As far as her family know, her erratic and emotio
  
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• All Coronation Street spoilers for next week as Theo murder aftermath sends more shockwaves

  24-06-2026 08:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Evil paedophile Megan Walsh (Beth Nixon) looks set to finally pay for her heinous crimes next week in Coronation Street, but she’s still got a few cards to play.Drafting in her mum, Janine (Melissa Jacques), the groomer knows her time to manipulate Will Driscoll (Lucas Hodgson-Wale) into helping secure her freedom is running out, but can she get to him before the legal system gets to her?As Sam Blakeman’s (Jude Riordan) mental health continues to improve, Nick Tilsley
  
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• Thousands of schools cancel classes before recod-breaking heat

  24-06-2026 07:55 via metro.co.uk
  
  Schools across the county are closing ahead of today’s heat (Picture: Getty)Thousands of pupils will either not be able to attend school this week or will head home earlier than usual because of full or partial school closures amid the extreme heat.Hundreds of schools have made decisions to either close completely, send children home early or make other adjustments such as relaxing uniform rules to help keep students and staff safe and comfortable.It comes as a he
  
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• Full list of schools closing in the UK today ahead of extreme temperatures

  24-06-2026 07:55 via metro.co.uk
  
  Schools across the county are closing ahead of today’s heat (Picture: Getty)Thousands of pupils will either not be able to attend school this week or will head home earlier than usual because of full or partial school closures amid the extreme heat.Hundreds of schools have made decisions to either close completely, send children home early or make other adjustments such as relaxing uniform rules to help keep students and staff safe and comfortable.It comes as a he
  
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• Anthony Albanese gained an estimated $200,000 tax advantage under CGT rules - but now he is changing them

  24-06-2026 07:55 via dailymail.com
  
  Anthony Albanese saved six‑figures under previous tax settings, with new analysis highlighting the extent of his financial windfall.
  
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• Next PM: Keir Starmer meets Andy Burnham in secret while potential challenger out of running

  24-06-2026 07:23 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Andy Burnham confirmed he will stand in a bid to succeed Keir Starmer as Labour leader after the Prime Minister announced his resignation on Monday, having acknowledged his support in the party had drained away
  
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• Horror moment cab of Coca-Cola lorry comes flying off in shock collision caught on dashcam

  24-06-2026 07:23 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The lorry driver was lucky to walk away relatively unscathed after the truck he was driving got into a nasty scrape at a busy junction - he sustained minor injuries according to police
  
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• UK weather live: Met Office red weather warning in place as 'heat dome' forms over Europe

  24-06-2026 07:04 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Brits are facing several days of heatwave conditions this week with a red warning in place from the Met Office, which has said the UK could see temperatures above 40C
  
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• England vs Ghana REACTION as Three Lions brought back down to Earth on frustrating night

  24-06-2026 07:02 via mirror.co.uk
  
  ENGLAND VS GHANA: Harry Kane and co couldn't find the breakthrough on a frustrating, disappointing night in Boston for the Three Lions
  
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