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• How much Arsenal would get from Folarin Balogun transfer amid Everton talks

  31-08-2026 14:59 via metro.co.uk
  
  Is Folarin Balogun heading back to the Premier League (Photo: Getty)Everton are in talks to sign Folarin Balogun from Monaco before deadline day – a transfer that will bank Arsenal a significant sum.With just over 24 hours before the summer transfer window closes, Everton are on course to completely overhaul their attack.Star winger Iliman Ndiaye looks set to join Tottenham for £65million, while striker Beto is jetting off to Fiorentina in a deal worth £15.4m.To replace them,
  
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• Graeme Souness says Arsenal transfer decision could cost Mikel Arteta the title

  08-09-2026 10:59 via metro.co.uk
  
  Souness feels Arsenal are short in one key area this season (Picture: Football Uncensored)Graeme Souness believes Arsenal’s failure to sign a striker could allow Manchester City to chase them down in the Premier League title race.The champions have got the defence of their crown off to the perfect start with three wins from three, beating Chelsea at the Emirates on Sunday.Mikel Arteta’s side are the overwhelming favourites to win the league at this stage having strengthened their al
  
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• Israeli ministers want Britain to be sanctioned for ‘occupying’ the Falklands

  08-09-2026 10:55 via metro.co.uk
  
  Itamar Ben Gvir claimed that Britain is ‘violently stealing’ from Argentina (Picture: Getty)Israeli ministers have called for new sanctions on Britain for its ‘occupation’ of the Falkland Islands.The new unrest comes hours after it was revealed that Andy Burnham will enact a trade ban on illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank.The sanctions come as Israeli extremists have been attacking Palestinians and taking over homes with little intervention by Israeli forces.Mi
  
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• Family of teen killed in crash ‘believed he was alive for weeks’ after mix up

  08-09-2026 10:54 via metro.co.uk
  
  Joshua Johnson’s family believed he was alive for weeks before finding out he had died in the crash (Picture: South Yorkshire Police)A family who believed their son was alive for weeks after a fatal crash identification blunder said they feel like they experienced ‘two deaths.’
  Joshua Johnson, 18, and Summer Louise Scott, 17, died when a Toyota Corolla crashed into a tree near Rotherham, South Yorkshire, last December.
  A third teen, Trevor Wynn, 17, was seriously injured in th
  
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• One child killed and six injured in horrific road crash in Victoria

  08-09-2026 10:47 via dailymail.com
  
  A child has died and six others were injured in a single vehicle crash in Victoria on Tuesday afternoon.
  
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• Moment enraged donkey owner attacks activist after she vowed to 'defend' animals being used to transport tourists in Santorini

  08-09-2026 10:46 via dailymail.com
  
  A donkey handler violently attacked a female animal rights activist as she attended a protest against the use of the animal to transport tourists on the island of Santorini.
  
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• Reigning Miss Austria dies aged 22: Tributes paid to 'wonderful young woman' Lucia Sisic

  08-09-2026 10:44 via dailymail.com
  
  The Miss Austria titleholder has died unexpectedly at the age of 22. Lucia Sisic's death was confirmed by family and friends, who took to social media to pay tribute to the beauty queen.
  
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• Lothar Matthaus names one English club in his five Champions League favourites

  08-09-2026 10:43 via metro.co.uk
  
  Arsenal are among the five favourites to win the Champions League, says Lothar Matthaus (Picture: Getty)Bayern Munich and Germany legend Lothar Matthaus has named Arsenal among his five favourites to win this year’s Champions League.Europe’s premier competition gets up and running this week and the stage is set for what promises to be a compelling tournament, which will be decided at Atletico Madrid’s Metropolitano Stadium in nine months’ time.Luis Enrique’s a
  
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• Manhunt launched after driver, 58, killed in hit-and-run crash involving four cars near Edinburgh Airport: Two women and man flee scene

  08-09-2026 10:41 via dailymail.com
  
  Police have launched a manhunt for two women and a man who fled the scene of a hit-and-run crash near Edinburgh Airport that left a man dead.
  
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• EastEnders shuts down ‘nonsense’ claim major star has quit

  08-09-2026 10:37 via metro.co.uk
  
  She’s staying put! (Picture: BBC/Metro)It’s all change at EastEnders at the moment, with a number of cast members leaving and their characters departing in a myriad of ways.Zoe Slater (Michelle Ryan) is about to be killed off just a year after her much-heralded return, while BBC have also confirmed the departures of Linda and Johnny Carter (Kellie Bright and Charlie Suff), Ravi Gulati (Aaron Thiara) and Oscar Branning (Pierre Counihan-Moullier), who’ll be b
  
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• Thieves steal paintings worth £7.5million from Renoir museum in latest major heist in France

  08-09-2026 10:35 via dailymail.com
  
  The Renoir Museum was opened in 1960 in the painter's last home before his death in 1919.
  
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• Nottingham announces balaclava ban as wearers face mega £1,000 fine for face coverings

  08-09-2026 10:35 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Council bosses in Nottingham said they had 'listened to people who feel intimidated' after a raft of anti-social incidents involving people wearing balaclavas in the city centre
  
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• Student who thought she was hungover 'was hours from death'

  08-09-2026 10:32 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Elle Black was told that if she'd waited much longer she might not have survived
  
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• Nepotism, questionable payouts and jobs for disgraced fat cats: Inside story of the NHS's 'revolving door' of bosses

  08-09-2026 10:32 via dailymail.com
  
  Paula Vasco-Knight was chief executive at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust and had previously enjoyed the prestige of being appointed NHS England's national lead for equality.
  
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• The Inbetweeners fans suss plot of Netflix movie and it sounds like utter chaos

  08-09-2026 10:28 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 PageThe Inbetweeners fans finally got the announcement they’ve been waiting months for, with the threequel in production at long last.The third instalment to spin off from the Channel 4 sitcom is being made by Netflix, with Simon Bird, James Buckley, Blake Harrison and Joe Thomas returning for fresh shenanigans as Will, Jay, Neil and Simon.The Inbetweeners
  
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• Activists attacked at Reform conference demand Robert Jenrick apologise for 'trivialising violence'

  08-09-2026 10:24 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Reform UK's economic spokesperson Robert Jenrick said of the demonstrators: "Oh boohoo. Get a life. You take your chances if you go to a party conference and try to mess it up"
  
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• EastEnders wedding terror as legend suddenly collapses

  08-09-2026 10:23 via metro.co.uk
  
  Max collapsed while on the cusp of making a big revelation (Picture: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron)EastEnders spoilers follow for Tuesday’s (September 8) episode, which can now be streamed on BBC iPlayer. The episode in question will air at 7:30pm.Max Branning (Jake Wood) collapsed to the floor mid-wedding speech, just as he was seemingly about to end things with new wife Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) in order to be with Linda Carter (Kellie Bright).
  The lothario, as viewers know,
  
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• Auf Wiedersehen, Pet star Georgina Lightning dies aged 63 after ‘equestrian accident’

  08-09-2026 10:23 via metro.co.uk
  
  Georgina Lightning has died aged 63 (Picture: Crystle Lightning)Actress Georgina Lightning has died aged 63 after an accident at a rodeo event.The Auf Wiedersehen, Pet star was pronounced dead at the scene after being treated by paramedics.The Enoch Cree First Nation confirmed on Facebook that she had died ‘following an incident at this evening’s Indian Relay event at the Enoch Rodeo Grounds.’Best known as Lainie Proudfoot in the comedy series Lightning was also a director, sc
  
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• Runner, 38, vanishes while preparing for record in Alps as helicopter scrambled

  08-09-2026 10:19 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Canadian skyrunner Kalie McCrystal went missing while on a training session for a record attempt to climb and descend the 14,692ft Matterhorn
  
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• Sadiq Khan praises cleaner air and lives saved three years after ULEZ expansion

  08-09-2026 10:14 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Despite ULEZ prompting some of the fiercest backlash of Sadiq Khan's mayoralty, including protest, unpaid penalties and vandalised camera, the Mayor points to improvements in air quality
  
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• One Nation leader Warren Pickering describes the three illegal drugs he used - and denies allegations he smoked ice in a house with kids

  08-09-2026 10:07 via dailymail.com
  
  One Nation's Victorian leader has spoken of a bisexual relationship and outlined the illegal drugs he took - following claims of ice use by his ex partner.
  
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• France museum heist sees at least 4 August Renoir paintings worth £10million stolen

  08-09-2026 10:03 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Burglars were filmed breaking into the building in Cagnes-sur-Mer, near Nice, on Tuesday morning - This is a breaking story and is being constantly updated. Please return to this page for the latest updates.
  
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• Ten lesser-known Champions League stars to watch in the 2026/27 season

  08-09-2026 10:02 via metro.co.uk
  
  The Champions League is packed with unfamiliar stars (Picture: Getty)The Champions League is back tonight with the finest sides on the continent battling it out to become Champions of Europe.The likes of Kylian Mbappe, Lamine Yamal and Erling Haaland are expected to take centre stage once again in what promises to be another dramatic season of European football.But there are a whole host of less familiar players who will be hoping to make a name for themselves in Europe’s premier club com
  
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• Nigel Farage calls for ban on full face coverings - from balaclavas to burkas - after masked Channel boat protests in Dover and Portsmouth

  08-09-2026 10:02 via dailymail.com
  
  The Reform UK leader described the coverings as a 'menace' designed to bully and intimidate, whether worn by far right or hard left agitators.
  
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• Ronnie O’Sullivan pulls out of huge event after being sent to qualifiers

  08-09-2026 10:01 via metro.co.uk
  
  Ronnie O’Sullivan won’t be at the International Championship this year (Picture: Getty Images)Ronnie O’Sullivan will not play at the International Championship in Nanjing, withdrawing from the event after he was scheduled to play a qualifier in Leicester.The International Championship is one of the biggest events in China, carrying a top prize of £175,000 and last year saw Wu Yize beat John Higgins in the final, Wu’s first ranking title before becoming world champi
  
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• Ronnie O’Sullivan out of huge event after being sent to qualifiers

  08-09-2026 10:01 via metro.co.uk
  
  Ronnie O’Sullivan won’t be at the International Championship this year (Picture: Getty Images)Ronnie O’Sullivan will not play at the International Championship in Nanjing, withdrawing from the event after he was scheduled to play a qualifier in Leicester.The International Championship is one of the biggest events in China, carrying a top prize of £175,000 and last year saw Wu Yize beat John Higgins in the final, Wu’s first ranking title before becoming world champi
  
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• Harry and Meghan 'surprised' by King's letter saying they're not working royals

  08-09-2026 09:57 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Harry and Meghan are 'surprised' after King Charles issued a letter making it clear that despite being back in the UK, the couple should be considered 'private citizens'
  
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• Prince George follows in his dad’s footsteps by starting Eton today

  08-09-2026 09:45 via metro.co.uk
  
  Prince George will be a full-time boarder at the college (Picture: Royal Family)Prince George is expected to begin his first day at Eton College, the next phase of the future King’s education.George, 13, is following in the footsteps of his father, the Prince of Wales and his uncle, the Duke of Sussex, who both attended the public school.The young prince previously attended Lambrook School, the private prep school in Berkshire, also attended by his siblings Princess Charlotte, 11, and eig
  
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• Family missing after plane crash off Bahamas coast

  08-09-2026 09:41 via metro.co.uk
  
  Sofia Sosa and her brother Christian Sosa were travelling on the plane with their grandparents when it is believed to have crashed (Picture: Family handout)Grandparents and their two grandchildren are missing after a small plane disappeared off the Bahamas.
  Search and rescue crews are scouring the Caribbean Sea after a light aircraft is believed to have crashed.It was carrying an American family when it disappeared yesterday afternoon on their way from Andros Island to Miami.
  The missing four h
  
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• UK pupils rise up world league tables in maths, reading and science - but still lag behind Estonia, Switzerland and Ireland

  08-09-2026 09:33 via dailymail.com
  
  League tables showing country performance in standardised tests for 15-year-olds reveal the United Kingdom has risen and is now in the top 10 for all three of these subjects.
  
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