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• Horrified ex-Obama advisor admits Chicago really IS a hellhole after encountering unresponsive elderly man who lazy 911 operator refused to help

  02-07-2026 01:52 via dailymail.com
  
  The Obama advisor had just walked by the Art Institute of Chicago when he spotted the man, who he said was 'probably homeless,' passed out on the museum's front stone steps.
  
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• Wimbledon told to make dramatic rule change by BBC pundit: ‘It would make such a difference’

  02-07-2026 18:25 via metro.co.uk
  
  Wimbledon is nearly at the halfway mark (Picture: Getty)Former British tennis star and BBC pundit Kyle Edmund would like to see a surprising change at Wimbledon and the other Grand Slams.Wimbledon has nearly reached its halfway point, with Novak Djokovic, Aryna Sabalenka, Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek among those bidding to win titles in SW19.Edmund was never able to make a huge impact at the All England Club, only going as far as the third round, but did reach the semi-finals of the Australian
  
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• Rhythm Paradise Groove review – Nintendo’s final Switch 1 game

  02-07-2026 18:15 via metro.co.uk
  
  Rhythm Paradise Groove – it’ll work on Switch 2 but it was made for Switch 1 (Nintendo)Nintendo draw a veil over the original Switch, with their final first party game for the system and a revival of a rhythm action classic from the Game Boy Advance era.And so, we come to the end of the Nintendo Switch’s long and glorious career, at least in terms of being a recipient for new first party Nintendo games. A good case can be made that the Switch is both Nintendo’s best cons
  
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• Amazon funds plan to plant 180 million shrubs in area twice size of Birmingham

  02-07-2026 18:10 via mirror.co.uk
  
  180 million spekboom shrubs will be planted in the Eastern Cape of South Africa as part of Amazon's plan to reach net-zero carbon by 2040
  
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• M6 crash LIVE: Motorway closed after horror smash sees lorry overturned

  02-07-2026 18:08 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A lorry has overturned following a crash on the M6 in Warwickshire between J2 and J3 causing the northbound carriageway to close and National Highways is warning that delays are growing
  
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• Paul Merson highlights potential ‘problem’ for Arsenal star ahead of England vs Mexico

  02-07-2026 18:07 via metro.co.uk
  
  Declan Rice playing at right-back could be a ‘problem’ for England, says Paul Merson (Picture: Sky Sports)Paul Merson fears Declan Rice could get exposed if Thomas Tuchel opts to play him as a makeshift full-back in England’s last 16 clash with Mexico at the World Cup.
  Injuries to both Tino Livramento and Reece James have left Tuchel with an almighty selection headache at right-back, with Djed Spence given the nod for England’s dramatic comeback victory over DR Congo on
  
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• Congratulations, Lady Louise Windsor! Sophie and Prince Edward proudly pose with daughter, 22, in new official portraits after she graduated from St Andrews in front of rumoured boyfriend Felix Robert da Silva-Clamp

  02-07-2026 18:04 via dailymail.com
  
  Lady Louise, 22, was beaming as she collected her certificate during her graduation ceremony at the prestigious university in Scotland.
  
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• Sobbing mother charged after 2-year-old son chokes to death on popcorn

  02-07-2026 18:02 via dailymail.com
  
  Olivia Bithorn, 36, sobbed in court on Monday as she pleaded not guilty to causing the death of her son, Luke Russell Jr., on the night of April 12.
  
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• Brits claim crisps taste better abroad - best holiday flavours ranked

  02-07-2026 18:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A poll of 2,000 UK adults found 39% enjoy trying international crisp flavours unavailable at home, while 27% say sampling exotic holiday snack flavours is one of their favourite parts of going abroad
  
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• Three more women found dead in suitcases could be linked to murder of Thai teen

  02-07-2026 17:58 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 PageDetectives are investigating possible links between the murder of a Thai teenager and three other bodies found inside suitcases.Simon Peter Carman is accused of killing Tunchanok Donhomla, 17, and stuffing her body in a suitcase in the resort city of Pattaya last week.
  The 45-year-old man faces murder charges after he was arrested trying to flee to Australia
  
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• Families of girls who survived Southport attack warn Government against making empty promises and urge Andy Burnham to implement timeline for urgent change

  02-07-2026 17:57 via dailymail.com
  
  Relatives of the 22 young survivors spoke out on Thursday after the Government published its response to the findings of the first phase of the public inquiry.
  
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• Aldi trailing major change to store opening hours in a bid to keep prices low

  02-07-2026 17:57 via metro.co.uk
  
  This move is to help save the budget supermarket money so they can retain their low prices (Picture: Ian Francis/Getty Images)When you’re busy with work on the school run, sometimes, a late night food shop is your only option.But now, Aldi is trialing earlier closing times at a number of UK stores, in a bid to keep costs down.Selected branches will shut at 9pm instead of 10pm, with the retailer saying customer feedback will help determine whether the changes are rolled out more widely.Whe
  
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• Four dead after horror crash sees train smash into bus

  02-07-2026 17:56 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Emergency crews are still working at the scene of the fatal crash in in the town of Kvasyliv in Ukraine's north-western Rivne region
  
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• Superfan Kate follows every shot as she watches Wimbledon: Princess of Wales keeps out of Royal Box to take in the action on Court Number One

  02-07-2026 17:55 via dailymail.com
  
  The Princess - who is a keen player herself and often hands the trophy to the winner at the end of the tournament - was joined by tennis royalty, sitting next to Sir Andy Murray and Tim Henman.
  
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• The paltry amount Thai Airways flight attendant was allegedly paid to smuggle $500,000 worth of heroin into Australia

  02-07-2026 17:50 via dailymail.com
  
  Australian Border Force officers arrested a 26-year-old flight attendant after allegedly finding heroin in her luggage.
  
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• Married at First Sight UK cast member arrested on suspicion of rape after Panorama documentary

  02-07-2026 17:50 via dailymail.com
  
  The documentary in May aired claims that two women had been raped during filming of the hit show, while a third woman had said she was the victim of a non-consensual sex act.
  
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• Help fend off dementia by making doctor-approved change to diet

  02-07-2026 17:49 via mirror.co.uk
  
  With ultra-processed foods linked to a greater risk of developing dementia, a doctor has shared advice on what diet to follow in order to help prevent the disease from striking
  
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• Hero zoo owners speak after rescuing boy, 3, from being mauled by crocodile

  02-07-2026 17:45 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 zoo-owning couple have talked about the ‘distressing’ incident when a toddler was bitten by a crocodile after ending up in the enclosure.
  The three-year-old was seriously injured last month after he was allegedly thrown into the crocodile pit by a stranger at the Johnsons of Old Hurst zoo in Huntingdonshire.
  His rescue from the 15ft enclosure h
  
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• Convicted ISIS terrorist who attended beheadings and public floggings in Iraq came to Britain on small boat after hearing on Tiktok that UK 'accepts everyone' court hears

  02-07-2026 17:45 via dailymail.com
  
  Mohammed Yaseen, 35, headed to Britain because he 'did not like it in France' and watched a TikTok video saying the country welcomes asylum seekers.
  
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• Mamdani mocked for telling residents to keep air conditioning at SEVENTY EIGHT degrees to avoid blackouts during NYC's 100F heatwave

  02-07-2026 17:44 via dailymail.com
  
  The request comes as New Yorkers brace for the hottest temperatures since 2012, with authorities opening emergency 'cooling centers' for the most vulnerable.
  
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• Gen Z women are ditching viral beauty hacks for simple beauty routines

  02-07-2026 17:42 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A new study shows young women are returning to simple skincare routines after becoming overwhelmed by trending beauty hacks on social media
  
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• Another giant US company is looking to expand into gaming claims report

  02-07-2026 17:42 via metro.co.uk
  
  Cthulhu save us (Credits: Universal Pictures via AP)The company behind Minions and streaming service Peacock is considering a move into the video game business, but are they serious about taking Xbox’s place?Between mass layoffs, the component crisis, and skyrocketing development costs, the video game industry is in a very unhealthy state at the moment.It doesn’t help that the industry has been increasingly monopolised over recent years, by a small handful of companies, with the lik
  
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• Zoo owners break silence after boy, 3, 'thrown into crocodile pit by stranger'

  02-07-2026 17:41 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Andy and Tracey Johnson who run the zoo in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire have told of how "distressing" was the horrific incident where a three-year-old boy was mauled by a crocodile
  
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• Spain reveals 609,000 undocumented migrants have been given work permits as their application for legal status is processed under socialist PM's plan

  02-07-2026 17:37 via dailymail.com
  
  The Spanish government has revealed that more than 609,000 undocumented migrants have been granted temporary work permits
  
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• Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce LIVE: Stars arrive in New York ahead of wedding

  02-07-2026 17:33 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Taylor Swift is set to marry Travis Kelce in one of the biggest showbiz weddings the world has ever seen. The pair - who met in 2023 - are set to say 'I do' in New York in front of thousands of guests
  
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• Frankie Dettori's wife Catherine rushes to his hospital bedside as he releases statement on car crash which saw him flipped upside down

  02-07-2026 17:32 via dailymail.com
  
  Legendary jockey Frankie Dettori has been rushed to hospital with several broken bones after a horrendous car crash. 
  
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• Dua Lipa steps out of NYC studio in outfit worth more than most of us earn in a year

  02-07-2026 17:30 via metro.co.uk
  
  It costs a lot to look this cool (Picture: Getty Images)Dua Lipa is back in the studio after her lavish wedding and Euro summer honeymoon with her new husband, Callum Turner.Over the past few weeks, the vacation queen has been sharing photos of her holiday looks on Instagram, wearing everything from Napoli football shirts to metallic bikinis.But just because she’s no longer out of office doesn’t mean she’s going to let her fashion streak slide.Just yesterday, the Grammy winner
  
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• Princess Kate shows her class as BBC commentator left stunned at Wimbledon

  02-07-2026 17:29 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Princess Kate left BBC commentators and the public amazed during her appearance at Wimbledon on day four of the tournament
  
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• James Haskell thought ex-wife Chloe Madeley ‘fancied’ dad Richard after date confusion

  02-07-2026 17:29 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 PageJames Haskell has admitted that he didn’t know Chloe Madeley was related to her Good Morning Britain presenter dad when they first started dating.So when he saw pictures of Richard Madeley on the wall at her home, the former rugby player assumed Chloe had a thing for the longtime TV presenter.The former couple started dating in 2014 and tied the knot i
  
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• TV watchers urged to binge overlooked ‘masterclass’ sci-fi series before new episodes

  02-07-2026 17:27 via metro.co.uk
  
  This Rebecca Ferguson-helmed sci-fi drama is everything you’re looking for and more (Picture: Apple TV+/ AP) (Credits: AP)It’s become a running joke that Apple TV is creating the best shows that no one’s ever heard of – and for good reason.Aside from the rare few shows that break through into the mainstream, like Severance and Ted Lasso, the vast majority of the streaming giant’s star-studded selection comes out without much fanfare and collects a small but dedicat
  
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