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• Ivory Coast boss makes Liverpool transfer claim about Yan Diomande

  15-06-2026 18:24 via metro.co.uk
  
  Yan Diomande starred as the Ivory Coast got the better of Ecuador (Picture: Getty)Ivory Coast boss Emerse Fae says he is confident Yan Diomande remains fully ‘focussed’ on the World Cup, despite incessant rumours linking the forward with the likes of Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain.Diomande enjoyed an outstanding debut season with RB Leipzig last term and has been widely touted as one of the most exciting young talents at this summer’s tournament.And on Sunday, Diomande unde
  
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• Londoners are ‘changing jobs’ just to avoid Tube line plagued by ‘130 hours’ of delays

  05-10-2026 11:14 via metro.co.uk
  Some commuters are changing jobs to avoid the Tube line (Picture: Getty)All Londoners have certain Tube lines they avoid at all costs due to heat, pollution, delays and more.But some commuters have opted to change jobs entirely to avoid the delay-riddled District Underground Line.Despite an investment of £500,000 from Transport for London to improve signalling issues, infrequent service and unreliable trains prompted some to form a campaign called ‘Fix the District’.Passengers
  
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• The shocking secrets the jury never heard about the dark past of driver who walked free after teen's burnout death

  05-10-2026 10:55 via dailymail.com
  
  The jury which cleared a driver who killed a teenage boy when he lost control of his souped-up hotrod at a hoons' burnout never heard key details of his past.
  
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• Inside Eamonn Holmes’ relationship with girlfriend Katie Alexander after she ‘moves out’

  05-10-2026 10:55 via metro.co.uk
  
  Eamonn and Katie have been together (Picture: Timmie/Shutterstock)Eamonn Holmes’s two-year relationship has taken another turn amid reports that partner Katie Alexander has ‘moved out’.In May 2024, the GB News presenter and his ex-wife Ruth Langsford announced they were separating after 14 years of marriage and a total of 27 years together.Just a few months later, the 66-year-old TV host sparked up a relationship with the 45-year-old mum-of-three, with the pair spotted on a Me
  
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• EastEnders confirms shock Nancy and Lee twist that will drop your jaw

  05-10-2026 10:52 via metro.co.uk
  
  Nancy and Lee’s return brought a major bombshell (Picture: BBC / Metro)EastEnders spoilers follow for Monday’s (October 5) episode, which can now be streamed on BBC iPlayer. The episode in question will air at 7:30pm.Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) was left reeling to learn that daughter Nancy (Maddy Hill) was pregnant – but the bigger shock came later when she discovered who the father is.With the exception of a fantasy sequence two years ago, Nancy – who first set fo
  
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• Rules to follow as Royal Mail issues notice to anyone writing addresses by hand

  05-10-2026 10:49 via mirror.co.uk
  
  We explore all you need to know about handwriting addresses properly for Royal Mail post after the corporate organisation issued reminders and clear formatting guidelines
  
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• Thea’s risky act in Emmerdale has life-changing consequences for Charity

  05-10-2026 10:47 via metro.co.uk
  
  She could’ve lost everything (Picture: ITV)The following article contains spoilers from the episode of Emmerdale dated October 5. It hasn’t aired on ITV1 yet, but can be viewed on ITVX and YouTube.DS Thea Ramsden (Chelsea Edge) has risked her future and her career in an attempt to help Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins) in Emmerdale.Last week, Sarah Sugden (Katie Hill) spotted Thea talking to Serena Sugden (Casey Al-Shaqsy) and eventually discovered that they’re actually friends.
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• Katie Price’s ex-husband Kieran Hayler arrives at court for child rape trial

  05-10-2026 10:46 via metro.co.uk
  
  Kieran Hayler is on trial for allegedly raping a 13-year-old girl (Picture: Click News and Media)Kieran Hayler is appearing in court today, accused of raping a 13-year-old girl.The 39-year-old, who was married to Katie Price from 2013 to 2021, is charged with three counts of rape and one of sexually assaulting the girl at an address in West Sussex.It is alleged that the offences took place between June and October 2016.He denies all charges and has pleaded not guilty.The teenage girl cannot be
  
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• Stacey Solomon shows off huge room in £2,000,000 mansion for daughter’s birthday

  05-10-2026 10:45 via metro.co.uk
  
  Stacey Solomon and Joe Walsh went all out for their daughter’s fifth birthday in their new home (Picture: Instagram/@staceysolomon)Stacey Solomon has given fans another peek inside her enormous new £2million home after turning one of its rooms into a pink wonderland for her daughter’s fifth birthday.The Sort Your Life Out star, 37, went all out for daughter Rose’s celebrations, transforming the family’s vast dining room into a suitably extravagant party set-up.Stac
  
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• Artist hits out at Tories for ‘using his Andy Burnham cartoon’ on water bottle

  05-10-2026 10:42 via metro.co.uk
  
  The bottle of water and small tub of sweets handed out at Conservative Party conference (Picture: Craig Munro)The artist behind a well-known cartoon of Andy Burnham has lashed out at the Conservatives after they seemingly used the image on conference freebies.A goodie bag handed out to journalists at the Tory party conference includes a bottle of water branded ‘Bottler Burnham’ and a small tub of sweets with the name ‘Andy Panders’ People Pleaser Pick N Mix’.Both f
  
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• Tory economy plans compared to 'arsonist running a fire service'

  05-10-2026 10:41 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Kemi Badenoch's party has been ridiculed after pledging to abolish Natural England and the Environment Agency, as well as end net zero regulations to help build houses
  
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• Nail detachment and hair loss linked to four GLP-1 injections new study shows

  05-10-2026 10:41 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The study found nail detachment was over four times more common among GLP-1 users
  
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• 'I pranked my boyfriend with fake lottery win - 2 weeks later we actually won £1million'

  05-10-2026 10:41 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The luckiest locations for the National Lottery have been revealed, and one UK city is where a winner scooped up £1 million after purchasing a ticket for just £1.50
  
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• Alex Scott injury update as Chelsea and Arsenal target leaves England squad

  05-10-2026 10:40 via metro.co.uk
  
  Alex Scott made his full England debut in the 7-0 win over Croatia (Photo: Getty)Alex Scott has withdrawn from the England squad ahead of the Three Lions’ Nations League clash against Czech Republic on Tuesday.The Bournemouth midfielder – a top transfer target for Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool – has suffered a quad injury and may be sidelined for several months.Scott came off the bench to make his England debut in the win over Czech Republic in Prague last week before startin
  
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• Katie Price's ex-husband Kieran Hayler arrives at court for trial after being accused of raping 13-year-old girl

  05-10-2026 10:39 via dailymail.com
  
  The 39-year-old is alleged to have raped the teenager at model Katie's former home, dubbed Mucky Mansion, in 2016.
  
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• 12 weeks rule for Blue Badge holders - or risk £1,000 fine

  05-10-2026 10:36 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Penalties apply for those who fall foul of the rule
  
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• Always read the small print: The extraordinary case of the bungling council that sold a run-down semi for £395,000... and threw in a school worth millions by mistake when the solicitor 'signed the wrong form'

  05-10-2026 10:34 via dailymail.com
  
  The error came to light ten years later when George Dixon Primary School considered becoming an academy and foundBirmingham City Council no longer own the building.
  
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• Family who spent eight years sailing world say outgoings have doubled since returning to UK

  05-10-2026 10:26 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Returning home has been something of a shock
  
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• Emmerdale’s Chris Coghill shares pic with rarely seen daughter as they match up

  05-10-2026 10:25 via metro.co.uk
  
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  (Credits: David Fisher/Shutterstock)While his Emmerdale alter-ego Kev Barton has had a rough ride with his long-lost son Lewis Barton (Bradley Riches), Chris Coghill is having a much nicer time with his real-life daughter, Billie.The star spen
  
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• Badenoch warns Tories must still be on high alert for snap election as Burnham holds Cabinet 'away day' at Chequers residence

  05-10-2026 10:12 via dailymail.com
  
  Andy Burnham has summoned ministers to his little-used Chequers residence for intensive talks on his 10-year plan.
  
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• Nearly all women who try to reach UK in small boats are raped during their journey, home secretary says

  05-10-2026 10:04 via dailymail.com
  
  Nearly all women who attempt to reach the UK in small boats from northern France are raped on their journey, according to the home secretary.
  
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• Cornell student ‘gang raped’ at party is sent threats to drop case

  05-10-2026 10:04 via metro.co.uk
  
  The woman was ‘gang raped’ at the Chi Phi fraternity house, she alleges (Picture: AFP)A former Cornell Student who was ‘gang raped’ at a fraternity party has been sent multiple threats after filing a civil suit.The student, named as Jane Doe, was 20 years old at the time, and is said to have been drugged, attacked and raped by seven members of the Chi Phi fraternity in 2024, according to a civil lawsuit.After widespread outcry, New York prosecutors said they would reopen
  
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• Jodie caught out by Bethany in Coronation Street but she turns nasty

  05-10-2026 10:02 via metro.co.uk
  
  Bethany’s discovered one of Jodie’s secrets (Picture: Shutterstock/ITV/Metro)The following article contains spoilers from the episode of Coronation Street dated October 5. It hasn’t aired on ITV1 yet, but can be viewed on ITVX and YouTube.Bethany Platt (Lucy Fallon) has discovered Jodie Ramsey’s (Olivia Frances-Brown) plan against Shona Platt (Julia Goulding) in Coronation Street, but exposing her isn’t going to be easy.Jodie, for some reason, believes that she sho
  
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• Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor takes legal action against police over Epstein file home searches

  05-10-2026 10:02 via metro.co.uk
  
  Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is taking legal action over search warrants that led to his high-profile arrest in February (Picture: REUTERS)Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is taking legal action against Thames Valley Police over searches of his homes earlier this year.The former Prince Andrew is bringing action against the force over the searches linked to the Epstein files investigation, The Telegraph reports.
  The King’s younger brother was arrested on his 66th birthday in February, prompting se
  
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• Supermarket own-brand tea crowned better than PG Tips and Tetley — and it’s half the price

  05-10-2026 10:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Who doesn’t love a good cuppa? (Picture: Getty Images)When people say Brits love tea, they aren’t kidding. It’s estimated that 100 million cups of the stuff are consumed across the UK every single day.That’s a whole lot of tea bags – but which ones make the best brew?Some might tell you it has to be Twinings or Yorkshire Tea, while others will just drink whatever they have in the cupboard.
  But if you’re specifically looking for the tastiest, best value t
  
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• 'My son's stomach ache baffled doctors - he didn't live to see his 24th birthday'

  05-10-2026 09:59 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Poker dealer Nickodemus Dacres died from a condition only nine other people reportedly have in the UK
  
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• Jorge Jesus tells Cristiano Ronaldo what he must do to rejoin Portugal squad

  05-10-2026 09:56 via metro.co.uk
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo can return to the Portugal squad if he wants to (Picture: Getty Images)Portugal manager Jorge Jesus says it is entirely up to Cristiano Ronaldo if he wants to play for the national team again, after the striker left the squad midway through the current international break.The 41-year-old started the first of Portugal’s four games over the last two weeks as they beat Wales in Lisbon, but then was an unused substitute in a win over Norway in Oslo.The Al-Nassr forward was t
  
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• Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor launches legal action against Thames Valley Police over Epstein files arrest with private High Court hearing set to be held on Thursday

  05-10-2026 09:47 via dailymail.com
  
  The disgraced former prince has served Thames Valley Police (TVP) and the Old Bailey with a judicial review claim - understood to concern the lawfulness of search warrants.
  
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• Spain's socialist PM announces snap election following anger over housing crisis and pensioner's eviction

  05-10-2026 09:46 via dailymail.com
  
  Spain's socialist prime minister Pedro Sánchez announced early elections this morning after his government suffered a bruising legislative defeat last week
  
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• Boy, 2, is 'running around fine now', but parents 'know what will happen'

  05-10-2026 09:42 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Wilf Baker was diagnosed in February 2026 after his parents noticed he was 'slightly delayed' in sitting and crawling
  
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