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• Hot Wheels Infinite Rush review – boy racer

  10-09-2026 02:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Hot Wheels Infinite Rush – it definitely looks the part (Milestone)Forza Horizon is the inspiration for this new open world racer based on the famous toy line, with model cars driving around a realistic looking city.There may be big questions over the health of veteran Xbox franchises such as Halo and Gears Of War but in Forza Horizon, Microsoft has one of the most popular series in gaming today. They’ve not done much to exploit that though, with still no word on a release date for
  
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• Child attacked by alligator after going into ‘no-swim zone’

  10-09-2026 15:50 via metro.co.uk
  
  The latest alligator attack in Florida involved a child swimming in prohibited waterA child was rushed to hospital in Florida after being attacked by an alligator while swimming in a restricted nature reserve.According to the sheriff’s office in Hernando County, Florida, the incident happened on September 7 at the Weeki Wachee Preserve in Spring Hill.Officials said that the victim, who has not been identified, sustained puncture wounds to the leg and arm from the alligator, estimated to b
  
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• ‘Mysterious objects’ discovered in space – and they’re like nothing scientists have seen

  10-09-2026 15:49 via metro.co.uk
  
  Astronomers noticed the objects giving off low-energy X-rays but intense ultraviolet radiation (Picture: NASA)New ‘mysterious objects’ behaving unlike anything else astronomers have ever seen have been detected in space for the first time.
  Astronomers observed the objects giving off unusually low-energy X-rays but intense levels of ultraviolet radiation.The researchers found a total of 84 of these ‘hypersoft X-ray sources’ – named because of the low-energy X-rays t
  
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• Demented horror about flesh-eating unicorn hailed ‘better than Obsession and Backrooms’

  10-09-2026 15:49 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 PageHorror has given us plenty of terrifying monsters over the years, but a flesh-eating children’s TV unicorn is impressively uncharted territory.The gloriously demented new movie has emerged as one of the year’s most unexpected horror successes, turning a tiny $3million (£2.2m) budget into $15.9m (£11.8m) at the US box office.And viewer
  
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• Emmanuel Petit says Arsenal missed out on ‘perfect’ summer signing

  10-09-2026 15:46 via metro.co.uk
  
  Julian Alvarez is the ‘perfect’ striker for Arsenal, says Emmanuel Petit (Picture: PA)Emmanuel Petit says Julian Alvarez is precisely the type of player that Arsenal ‘need’ up front and would ‘perfectly fit the DNA’ of Mikel Arteta’s team.After bringing their 22-year wait for a Premier League title to an end, the Gunners set out their stall in the summer transfer market by landing Bruno Guimaraes, Christos Tzolis and Ezri Konsa for a combined fee of aro
  
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• Comedian lets rip at Andi Peters for ‘on brand’ reaction to Miriam Margolyes’ racist slur

  10-09-2026 15:45 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 PageAndi Peters has come under fire from comedian Gina Yashere following his reaction to Miriam Margolyes’ comments about race on This Morning.Peters, 56, was widely applauded for his reaction when Margolyes, 85, referred to him as ‘high yellah’ during the live interview, an offensive and outdated term to describe a Black person with a light sk
  
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• Female PE teacher guilty of sex offences against teenage boy after previously admitting preying upon two female pupils

  10-09-2026 15:43 via dailymail.com
  
  Bronwen James, 30, was convicted of having sex three times with the male pupil - whom she insisted called her 'miss' - including while they watched Wimbledon together.
  
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• Young man hit and killed by garbage truck honoured for saving the life of his brother

  10-09-2026 15:42 via dailymail.com
  
  Nathan Hearne was hit by a rubbish collection truck in the early hours of Thursday morning.
  
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• Trump confronted in secret by Vance and Rubio over his worst Iran war fear as oil markets spiral

  10-09-2026 15:42 via dailymail.com
  
  Brent crude was trading at a high of $101 per barrel on Thursday morning, its highest level since May, as traders braced for further disruption to Middle East supplies.
  
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• PE teacher found guilty of having sex with teenage pupil

  10-09-2026 15:38 via metro.co.uk
  
  Bronwen James pictured outside Winchester Crown Court where she was on trial for four charges of sexual activity with a teenage boy (Picture: BNPS)A ‘flirty’ PE teacher who took a teenage pupil home and had sex with him is facing jail.Bronwen James, 30, swapped Snapchat messages with the besotted schoolboy, ‘slipped’ him vapes in his coursework and insisted he call her ‘Miss’ even when they were alone.The boy told jurors at Winchester Crown Court: ‘I al
  
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• Doctor sues NHS trust after 'bearded trans patient allowed on women's psychiatric ward exposed himself'

  10-09-2026 15:38 via dailymail.com
  
  The patient, who is a biological man but identifies as a woman, was initially placed on the female ward at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.
  
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• Six ways AI could make humans extinct in a horror digital doomsday

  10-09-2026 15:36 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Superintelligent AI poses a genuine existential risk to humanity within the decade, warn experts. Here's how it would do it...
  
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• PE teacher who 'craved attention' guilty of having sex with pupil at her home

  10-09-2026 15:36 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Bronwen James, 30, has been found guilty of three counts of sexual activity with a 16-year-old boy - this is a breaking story
  
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• Assisted dying bill vital, says mum who fears children will never forgive her for hiding Dignitas trip with their dad

  10-09-2026 15:35 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Louise Shackleton and her husband flew to Switzerland to escape Antony suffering a horrifying death but here she reveals how she is still haunted by the pain it caused their children.
  
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• Martin Compston confirms crushing Line of Duty news ahead of series 7

  10-09-2026 15:31 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 PageLine of Duty star Martin Compston said the upcoming series is incredible but said it is ‘the end’ of the BBC drama.The Scottish actor, 42, has starred as Detective Sergeant Steve Arnott in the drama for more than a decade, first appearing as a member of the anti-corruption squad for the fictional Central Police force in 2012.Compston is joining c
  
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• Gleeful Scottish separatists seize on Burnham Indyref gaffe as election guru warns there may be enough support to justify new vote on his terms

  10-09-2026 15:31 via dailymail.com
  
  Mr Burnham used Prime Minister's Questions yesterday to say that there could only be a fresh vote if there was 'a majority of public support' north of the border for having one.
  
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• Man and woman arrested in London on suspicion of assisting Iran’s intelligence service

  10-09-2026 15:26 via metro.co.uk
  
  The overall terrorism threat level is ranked as ‘severe’, and the public is urged to remain vigilant (Picture: Getty)Two people have been arrested in London on suspicion of giving information to Iran’s intelligence service.The Metropolitan Police said that a 42-year-old woman and a 60-year-old man were detained today at two locations in London.A third property was also searched in north-west London on September 9 following their arrest under the National Security Act.The inves
  
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• Full list of everything announced at Apple’s event including the £2000 iPhone Duo

  10-09-2026 15:23 via metro.co.uk
  
  Apple has announced several new iPhones, including its very first foldable phone. (Picture: Apple)Apple unveiled the highly anticipated foldable iPhone Duo at its September 2026 keynote.The event marked John Termus’ first time in the spotlight as he took over as the company’s CEO following Tim Cook’s decision to move into an executive position.
  Apple’s keynote offered a deeper look at the new iPhones, expected to hit shelves later this month, as well as a new Apple Watch
  
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• Tories should become first party to admit 'sacred cow' pensions triple lock becoming unsustainable, MP says

  10-09-2026 15:21 via dailymail.com
  
  The senior party figure said that ditching the long-standing commitment would demonstrate that the Conservatives are the party of fiscal sustainability.
  
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• British man, 31, accused of preparing to sabotage UK drone factory for Russia

  10-09-2026 15:20 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Joshua Cammidge has been charged with assisting a foreign intelligence service and intending to commit or engage in conduct to prepare an act of sabotage
  
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• Woman, 42, and man, 60, arrested in London on suspicion of assisting Iran's intelligence service

  10-09-2026 15:19 via dailymail.com
  
  The pair were arrested on Wednesday afternoon as part of an investigation into suspected National Security Act Offences, the Met Police said.
  
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• Dylan Alcott's uncle accused of secretly recording a 'highly intimate' video of a woman as his lawyer argues key remark in footage was 'sarcastic'

  10-09-2026 15:19 via dailymail.com
  
  Ben Alcott worked with stars including 50 Cent and remained closely connected to his nephew's Ability Fest before being charged over an alleged intimate recording.
  
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• Price of alcohol set to rise again unless new Chancellor John Healey freezes tax hike

  10-09-2026 15:18 via mirror.co.uk
  
  This year, drinkers were hit with a 3.66% increase - but the Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) warns it could go up again by another 2.9%
  
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• Model behind leaked TikTok DMs that ended Demons star Kysaiah Pickett's five-year relationship is revealed - as details emerge about the high school romance he could never let go of

  10-09-2026 15:18 via dailymail.com
  
  Now, the mystery woman can finally be revealed as the Daily Mail uncovers the high school romance at the heart of the drama, the years-long connection that followed, and her manager's response.
  
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• Higher earners with workplace pension urged to check if they have missed out on cash

  10-09-2026 15:13 via mirror.co.uk
  
  If you are a higher earner, you may need to manually claim the full pension tax relief that you are due - and this could be worth thousands of pounds
  
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• Woman, 42, and man, 60, arrested in London over 'assisting Iran intelligence'

  10-09-2026 15:12 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Counter Terrorism officers have arrested a woman, 42, and man, 60, at addresses in London on suspicion of assisting Iran's intelligence service, the Met Police said
  
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• Harry Styles sparks backlash over NYC concert ticket’s unfortunate 9/11 blunder

  10-09-2026 15:11 via metro.co.uk
  
  A ticket design for Harry Styles’s tour left a bad taste in people’s mouths (Picture: Harry Styles)Harry Styles fans want to know who approved this design for his New York City concert tickets.The Grammy-winning pop star is currently performing his 30-date residency at Madison Square Garden as part of his Together, Together tour, wrapping up on October 31 ahead of a 2027 run of ‘final’ shows.While the concerts have proven to be a roaring success, attracting celebs like L
  
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• Adding more 'red and purple' foods to diet 'slashes cholesterol and blood pressure'

  10-09-2026 15:10 via mirror.co.uk
  
  New research has found some encouraging links
  
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• Spice Girls fans rage over ‘major disappointment’ after cryptic post teases reunion

  10-09-2026 15:09 via metro.co.uk
  
  The Spice Girls have made their announcement (Picture: JMEnternational/Redferns)The Spice Girls caused pandemonium yesterday by teasing some sort of big announcement – and now they’ve made it… much to people’s disappointment.Taking to social media, they hinted something was afoot by dropping an unexpected cryptic video with the caption, ‘10.09.2026 | 2pm BST.’Filmed on the stairs of London’s St Pancras Renaissance Hotel, the shot instantly gave fans a
  
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• GTA 6: Collector’s Edition may have just been leaked by a warehouse worker

  10-09-2026 15:04 via metro.co.uk
  
  GTA 6 – will there be a collector’s edition or not? (Rockstar Games)What looks very much like an expensive Collector’s Edition for GTA 6 has been posted online but it’s not entirely clear what it is or when it will be out.Before the pricing was announced many people were convinced GTA 6 was going to cost anything up to £100 for the standard edition and even if it wasn’t the natural assumption was that Rockstar Games would at least have an expensive deluxe edi
  
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