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• James Van Der Beek’s final acting role leaves heartbroken viewers ‘sobbing’

  02-07-2026 11:23 via metro.co.uk
  
  James Van Der Beek plays a local mayoral candidate in Elle (Picture: Prime Video via AP)James Van Der Beek’s final screen role debuted this week to an emotional reception from viewers, after his death aged 48 from cancer.The Dawson’s Creek actor filmed scenes in four episodes of the new Amazon Prime Legally Blonde prequel Elle, before his death in February.In the new eight-parter, Van Der Beek plays Dean Wilson, a local mayoral candidate who befriends Elle’s mum Eva, played by
  
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• Keir Starmer tells victims of forced adoption the country is ‘profoundly sorry’

  02-07-2026 14:22 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 PageSir Keir Starmer has formally apologised on behalf of the nation to the mothers, children and others affected by forced adoption in the UK.An estimated 185,000 mothers, adoptees and families were affected by the practices, in which unmarried women were pressured by official bodies into giving up their children because they were not married.It resulted in tra
  
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• Russia ‘waged war campaign’ against UK and Europe with hundreds of drones

  02-07-2026 14:11 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 PageRussia launched hundreds of drones and covert UAVs across Britain and Europe from their shadow fleet in preparation for a future conflict.The International Institute of Strategic Studies has issued a sobering report in which they found Vladimir Putin’s shadow fleet ships sent drones into Britain and Europe, targeting airports, bases and nuclear sites.
  
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• Birds in Ukraine are making ‘apocalyptic’ nests out of fibre optic cables

  02-07-2026 14:08 via metro.co.uk
  
  The nests have been sent to museums for testing (Picture: Oleg Malchenko/east2west news)Birds in war-ravaged Ukraine are building nests using the fibre optic cables that lace the country.
  These ultra-thin wires have turned most of Ukraine’s 746-mile front line into a glistening spider web, draping over buildings and tangling in trees.But they’re not for decoration – both Ukraine and Russia have lined the region with the cables to prevent the other from jamming attack drones.
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• Hunched over the wheel, the giant taxi driver looked like a Mafia henchman and sped off in the wrong direction. When I pointed this out the cab mysteriously broke down. He was planning to pull the infamous 'kidnapper taxi' scam... Here's how I thwarted hi

  02-07-2026 13:48 via dailymail.com
  
  I was seconds away from being abducted by a fake taxi and taken into a ghetto to be robbed - or worse. Follow these 7 simple rules to make sure criminals don't turn your holiday into a horror show.
  
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• Amazon Prime’s TV show that ‘nobody wanted’ soars up top 10 ranking

  02-07-2026 13:36 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 world of Elle Woods and her acceptance into Harvard (like it’s hard) has expanded this week, with a prequel taking us into her teenage years.Amazon Prime Video dropped the eight-parter Elle, starring Kexi Minetree as Reese Witherspoon’s pastel pink lawyer-to-be, before we meet her in the 2001 college comedy.Set during the nostalgie bomb of th
  
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• Kate Middleton breaks royal tradition at Wimbledon on day four of tournament

  02-07-2026 13:35 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 PageKate Middleton has wowed Wimbledon fans as she attended the fourth day of the tournament today, breaking with tradition.The Princess of Wales opted not to sit in the Royal Box, instead watching a match on the outside courts next to former player Tim Henman.Kate greeted fans who had queued for hours in the hopes of getting a ticket to the competition on its f
  
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• Influencer Nara Smith reveals daughter, 2, has cancer: ‘My heart dropped’

  02-07-2026 13:33 via metro.co.uk
  
  Content creator Nara Smith said she learned about her daughter’s illness ‘late last year’ (Picture: Nara Smith)Nara Smith has revealed that her 2-year-old daughter Whimsy Lou has been diagnosed with cancer.In an Instagram post shared on Wednesday, the content creator, 24, said how she and her husband Lucky Blue Smith, 28, learned about their daughter’s illness ‘late last year’.
  While the mother-of-four did not specify what type of cancer Whimsy was diagnosed
  
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• Portugal ready to win for 'extra man' Diogo Jota on first anniversary of Liverpool star's tragic death

  02-07-2026 13:27 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Liverpool star Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva were killed in Spain when their Lamborghini veered off the road and burst into flames one year ago, in 2025
  
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• Government responds to growing demand for World Cup bank holiday

  02-07-2026 13:27 via metro.co.uk
  
  England fans have not been afraid to stay up and watch the late games so far – but the 1am match will be particularly grueling (Picture: Action Images via Reuters)England fans are pleading to be given an extra Bank Holiday on Monday to recover from their next late-night World Cup match.The Three Lions clinched a last-minute winner against DR Congo last night to set up a round of 16 clash with Mexico on Monday.The game will be kick-off at a grueling 1am, meaning Brits could be up as late a
  
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• ‘Flesh-rotting’ bacteria is spreading across Europe’s beaches

  02-07-2026 13:26 via metro.co.uk
  
  Experts warn that Mediterranean countries must work together against a rising threat (Picture: Getty Images)Now that summer has begun, millions of people are looking forward to holidays and, in many cases, heading for the coast.But warmer seas are bringing a little-known and potentially dangerous visitor closer to European beaches.In recent years, parts of Europe have experienced episodes of pollution and health alerts that have led to restrictions on access to the sea.Now, as the water ge
  
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• ‘Flesh-eating’ bacteria is spreading across Europe’s beaches

  02-07-2026 13:26 via metro.co.uk
  
  Experts warn that Mediterranean countries must work together against a rising threat (Picture: Getty Images)Warmer seas are bringing a little-known and potentially dangerous visitor closer to European beaches.In recent years, parts of Europe have experienced episodes of pollution and health alerts that have led to restrictions on access to the sea.Now, as the water gets ever warmer and tourism pressure mounts, concerns are growing over a specific strain of bacteria that is often described
  
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• Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding LIVE: Date confirmed as guests arrive in New York

  02-07-2026 13:24 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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• Gary Neville and Ian Wright praise under-fire Arsenal star after England reach last 16 of World Cup

  02-07-2026 13:20 via metro.co.uk
  
  Noni Madueke should start against Mexico, according to ex-England stars Gary Neville and Ian Wright (Picture: The Overlap)Gary Neville and Ian Wright have backed Thomas Tuchel’s decision to select Noni Madueke and believe the Arsenal winger should continue his run in the side against Mexico.Lingering concerns surrounding Bukayo Saka’s fitness opened the door for Madueke to play a significant role in the group stage, with the forward starting both of England’s first two matches
  
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• England star offers surprise injury update after England beat DR Congo

  02-07-2026 13:17 via metro.co.uk
  
  Thomas Tuchel will have to rotate his England squad again for England’s next game against Mexico (Picture: Getty)Thomas Tuchel may be able to welcome back one of his injured England stars for the upcoming World Cup last 16 tie against Mexico.The Three Lions booked their place in the next round after staging a late rescue act against DR Congo last night.An ignominious exit looked to be on the cards when England trailed to Brian Kibambe Cipenga’s shock early goal with a quarter of an
  
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• Councils urged to let pubs to stay open later for England's 1am World Cup clash

  02-07-2026 13:17 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Three Lions face Mexico at 1am on Monday in the World Cup round of 16 after beating the Democratic Republic of the Congo 2-1 in a nail-biting match on Wednesday
  
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• ‘Piracy isn’t theft’ but ‘moral imperative’ say fans after PS5 goes digital-only

  02-07-2026 13:15 via metro.co.uk
  
  Sony probably didn’t think they were encouraging piracy (Ubisoft)Across social media, people are actively encouraging others to pirate video games, after Sony announces plans to ditch physical releases.To say Sony’s recent announcement that it will no longer be releasing physical games after next year has proved unpopular would be an understatement.It’s almost impossible to find anyone outside of Sony who wholeheartedly supports the decision, as online reactions primarily cons
  
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• Bank Holiday Monday for England vs Mexico update drops as 1am World Cup match awaits

  02-07-2026 13:15 via mirror.co.uk
  
  England will face Mexico at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City in the World Cup 2026 round of 16 on Monday, with the match set to kick off at 1am UK time
  
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• This Morning’s Josie Gibson ‘shows off new arms’ after fat-removal surgery

  02-07-2026 13:13 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 PageThis Morning star Josie Gibson showcased her post-surgery arms on social media as fans praised the results.The 41-year-old ITV host opened up about being diagnosed with lipoedema, a chronic condition causing an abnormal build-up of fat in the legs and sometimes arms, at the start of the year.At the time, she revealed spending £7000 on liposuction for h
  
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• Emmerdale fans absolutely disgusted by Dr Todd’s death – for good reason

  02-07-2026 13:08 via metro.co.uk
  
  Death is waiting for Doctor Todd (Picture: ITV)Emmerdale fans have – quite rightly – expressed their anger towards Doctor Caitlin Todd (Caroline Harker) being killed off.At the end of yesterday’s episode of the ITV soap, a flashforward aired that confirmed Dr Todd will be murdered by someone in the near future.The evil surgeon returned to the show earlier this year, as part of a storyline that saw her bully resident doctor Jacob Sugden (Joe-Warren Plant).Shortly after Doctor T
  
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• One of the 'world's healthiest vegetables' lowers cholesterol and only costs 85p from Aldi

  02-07-2026 13:06 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Different vegetables contain their own unique set of vitamins that nourish the body, warding off everything from high blood pressure to the risk of cancer
  
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• Private investigator explains why Nancy Guthrie may never be found

  02-07-2026 13:02 via metro.co.uk
  
  The motives of the person or people behind the allegedly kidnapping is likely to shift radically if the grandmother died during the abduction, an expert has claimed (Picture: REUTERS)Nancy Guthrie’s body is ‘unlikely’ to ever be found if she was murdered during a botched abduction, an expert has claimed.Private investigator Dan Ribacoff said turning the case from ‘just’ a kidnapping into a murder probe would likely drive those behind it ‘underground’.Th
  
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• Wayne Rooney’s ‘glow-up’ stuns World Cup viewers after cutting out booze

  02-07-2026 13:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  ‘I love how Rooney’s on screen confidence is growing! He’s looking good too,’ one fan wrote (Picture: BBC)Wayne Rooney once joked that he’s been cruelly compared to Shrek.But the former footballer is having the last laugh now after undergoing a surprising glow-up, much to the delight of his fans who have noticed his TV transformation.Former England captain Rooney, 40, is currently appearing as a pundit on the BBC for the World Cup, where he caught the attention of
  
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• An easy drive from Boston, this wild coastal state is the US road trip you need to take

  02-07-2026 13:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  In autumn, Maine’s forests are ablaze in reds and golds, while spring, summer and winter offer a host of ways to enjoy its natural landscapes – from snowmobile tours, to cross country skiing, hiking and cyclingIn this state, you’ll find dramatic coastal scenery studded with gorgeous New England towns.You’ll dine on the freshest, sweetest lobster, hike mountains, bathe in shimmering lakes and wander the streets of buzzing, creative Portland, soaking up that warm, welcomin
  
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• Keir Starmer apologises for scandal that saw thousands of unmarried mums made to give up babies for adoption

  02-07-2026 12:59 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Keir Starmer has delivered an official apology to Parliament over an appalling post-war scandal that saw tens of thousands of unmarried mums forced to give up their babies for adoption
  
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• Gatwick Airport parking horror as DOZENS scammed by 'dodgy' meet-and-greet with dirty cars found miles away

  02-07-2026 12:59 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Holidaymakers returning from abroad, who had booked their cars through what appeared to be a legitimate service, were distraught when they returned home to find the vehicles gone
  
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• Seven children fall ill after swimming in river following 16-hour sewage spill

  02-07-2026 12:58 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The youngsters had taken a dip in the River Dart in Devon as temperatures topped 35C, days after untreated sewage had been dumped upstream for 16 hours straight
  
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• Ants will stay away from your home if £1 item is sprayed on windows and doors

  02-07-2026 12:56 via mirror.co.uk
  
  As temperatures continue to soar across the UK, many households are flinging open their doors and windows to let in a cooling breeze — but this can create the perfect opportunity for pests and insects to creep in.
  
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• England fans grab World Cup shirt for less than £7 with clever shopping trick

  02-07-2026 12:53 via mirror.co.uk
  
  England football fans can snap up an official World Cup shirt for under £7 including delivery ahead of the next match by using a clever cashback deal before stock runs out
  
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• Bayeux Tapestry tickets sell out 'like Glastonbury' as museumgoers forced to wait until NEXT YEAR amid mad rush

  02-07-2026 12:52 via mirror.co.uk
  
  History buffs hoping to catch a glimpse of the 11th-century Bayeux Tapestry on display in the British Museum are waiting up to nine hours for tickets - with many now forced to wait until next year
  
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