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• Jude Bellingham lookalike competition pulls in huge crowd with winner crowned

  15-07-2026 19:48 via metro.co.uk
  
  Signs advertising the lookalike competition popped up this week (Picture: W8media)Jude Bellingham’s lookalike competition has officially crowned the England star’s dead ringer, ahead of the World Cup semi-final this evening.And no, it wasn’t Bellingham’s younger brother Jobe. After a string of high-profile lookalike competitions two years ago – most notably one in Timothée Chalamet’s honour attended by the Oscar nominee himself – the viral,
  
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• The only reason Thomas Tuchel will keep his job after wasting England’s World Cup chance

  16-07-2026 07:45 via metro.co.uk
  
  Thomas Tuchel oversaw England’s disastrous late collapse against Argentina (Picture: Getty)Different manager, different set of players, different opposition but the same old outcome.Latter stage tournament heartache has become such a frequent occurance for the England men’s team that the pain doesn’t even sting in quite the same way it once did.Ultimately, the overriding emotion after defeat to a Lionel Messi-inspired Argentina was one of a wasted opportunity.England were fort
  
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• Missing nurse's co-worker reveals moment she knew something was wrong as desperate search enters critical new phase

  16-07-2026 07:28 via dailymail.com
  
  A co-worker of the missing ER nurse Angelica Brophy, 44, said she knew something was wrong on the day her friend went missing, as the search desperately continues.
  
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• Horrified mom finds daughter, 16, shot in the head at family home as three teenage boys arrested: 'My baby is gone'

  16-07-2026 07:27 via dailymail.com
  
  The mother of 16-year-old Gabbriana Boyster told the teen to lock the door before she left on Friday night. The heartbroken mom discovered her daughter's body the next day.
  
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• Sam Neill’s cause of death aged 78 confirmed after undergoing ‘new therapy’

  16-07-2026 07:18 via metro.co.uk
  
  Sam Neill died of pneumonia months after declaring he was ‘cancer free’ (Picture: Chris Hyde/Getty Images for AFI)Sam Neill’s cause of death at age 78 has been confirmed as pneumonia, according to a new statement from his representatives.Philip Grenz, Neill’s manager, told TMZ he had died after undergoing ‘a new treatment’, CAR-T therapy, to ‘valiantly’ tackle his lymphoma.Neill, best known for starring in Jurassic Park, had declared he was &
  
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• Keir Starmer travels to Kyiv promising 'cast iron' support for Ukraine in final visit

  16-07-2026 07:16 via mirror.co.uk
  
  In one of his final acts as Prime Minister, Keir Starmer will meet with war-time leader Volodymyr Zelensky in the Ukrainian capital to discuss equipping Kyiv in its fight against Russia’s illegal invasion
  
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• Tommy Fleetwood subjected to cruel comments after wife opened up about age-gap relationship

  16-07-2026 07:15 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Tommy Fleetwood is set to compete at The Open at Royal Birkdale this weekend
  
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• The Open: People just realising why golf scoring goes albatross, eagle, birdie, par, bogey

  16-07-2026 07:15 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The golf scoring system can be confusing to outsiders – but there are good reasons for the unusual names
  
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• Shock twist as father was allegedly set on fire by his son before he was found dead outside his home with 'significant burns'

  16-07-2026 07:04 via dailymail.com
  
  A man remains in hospital under police guard after he allegedly set his father alight and left him for dead in the driveway of a western Sydney home.
  
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• Victoria's top cop springs into action to take down armed man in Melbourne city street: 'Angry and confused'

  16-07-2026 07:01 via dailymail.com
  
  Victoria's top cop has leapt into action and jumped from his passing car to take down an alleged armed offender on the run in the heart of Melbourne's CBD.
  
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• Madrid is Europe’s most wonderful city — here’s how to see it like a local

  16-07-2026 07:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Madrid has every ingredient for a brilliant trip, writes Jules Stewart (Picture: Alexander Spatari/ Getty Images)The morning I first set foot in Madrid, I was greeted by a scene that could have served as a model for one of Francisco de Goya’s Black Paintings.You know, some of the bleakest, most disturbing artworks ever made.Civil Guardsmen in black patent leather three-cornered hats, submachine guns cradled in their arms, patrolled the streets with dark glances.
  The desperate, singsong ma
  
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• ‘I was captured by Hamas and watched them kill my friend – the UK needs to hear my story’

  16-07-2026 07:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  May Hayat was seconds from being killed in a ‘death trap ambulance’ (Picture: Kevin Moran / Luke Alsford / Metro)‘When I opened my eyes, I found myself surrounded by eight terrorists in civilian clothes, with knives, hammers and wooden bats.’May Hayat had run for her life, hidden in a pit and escaped an ambulance moments before it was blown up, but Hamas still caught her.The bartender’s dream night at a music festival in the Israeli desert with her best friend had
  
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• I was an active dad-of-three — now I’m recording goodbye messages for my kids

  16-07-2026 07:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  ‘I was putting off food because I was anticipating choking before every meal’ (Picture: John Robertson)In February 2026, John Robertson was enjoying the busy life of a dad-of-three.Married to his ‘absolute rock and best friend’, Nicole, the 35-year-old was active — he had a keen passion for bike riding, and loved paddle boarding trips to the coast with his kids, Jorja, 15, Paris-Cole, 8, and Clay-Ty, 4.But, just before Valentine’s Day, John began finding it d
  
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• Driver goes viral after being slapped with 'fantastic' parking fine in popular holiday spot

  16-07-2026 06:50 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Other drivers have since praised the man for sharing what the dodgy parking inspectors had done, pointing out that if the idea was used in reverse it meant free parking forever
  
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• Outrage as murderer is allowed Ozempic and plastic surgery - on the taxpayer's dime - while 'overeating' on 'lollies, chips and chocolate'

  16-07-2026 06:34 via dailymail.com
  
  Alicia Schiller is serving 16 years after killing housemate and mother-of-three Tyrelle Evertsen-Mostert, 31, in a drug-fuelled rage in Geelong, Victoria, on November 9, 2014.
  
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• Inside the Cosi controversy Adelaide media won't touch: What we found when we investigated a beloved TV star's new $10-a-month club - and why the Crows want no part of it

  16-07-2026 06:33 via dailymail.com
  
  Andrew 'Cosi' Costello's new $10-a-month club was billed as a way to help South Australians struggling with the cost of living. The Daily Mail dug into the venture.
  
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• Billionaire's assistant who allegedly stole a fortune from her wealthy boss to fund her lavish life of luxury is stuck in a ritzy psychiatric clinic to the stars - as she's hit by even more charges

  16-07-2026 06:22 via dailymail.com
  
  Annalouise Spence, 51, allegedly siphoned money from philanthropist Judith Neilson to fund a life of luxury designer goods, cosmetics, jewellery, art and first-class travel.
  
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• Prince William tells Three Lions to 'hold their heads high' after World Cup loss to Argentina

  16-07-2026 05:34 via dailymail.com
  
  The future King praised Thomas Tuchel's side's 'fight and belief' that 'inspired us all' after the Three Lions crashed out 2-1 down to their rivals headed up by Lionel Messi.
  
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• FA makes decision over sacking Thomas Tuchel after England World Cup defeat to Argentina

  16-07-2026 05:26 via metro.co.uk
  
  Thomas Tuchel is set to stay on as England head coach (Getty)The Football Association is planning to stick with Thomas Tuchel as England head coach following the World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina.England missed out on a place in the World Cup final after a second-half collapse saw Argentina overturn Anthony Gordon’s opener with late goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez sealing a 2-1 win.In the aftermath of England’s defeat, Tuchel faced criticism over his decision t
  
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• Indigenous leader 'silenced' after mining company ordered him to delete his claims about Aboriginal welfare dependency

  16-07-2026 05:02 via dailymail.com
  
  An Indigenous leader was ordered by a mining company to delete a social media video about the challenges facing Aboriginal people after he referenced the business.
  
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• David Beckham fights back tears and is consoled by wife Victoria as England lose World Cup semi-final to Argentina

  16-07-2026 04:51 via dailymail.com
  
  David Beckham looked heartbroken as Argentina knocked England out of the World Cup in Atlanta, Georgia on Wednesday night.
  
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• Dad's desperate plea for ex-wife 'to do the right thing' after she abducts children

  16-07-2026 04:45 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Nishika Samaratunga is believed to be concealing the whereabouts of her two children, five-year-old Blaine Baier and three-year-old Nathaniel Baier, known as Nate
  
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• Lionel Messi responds to claims of FIFA favouritism towards Argentina after England defeat

  16-07-2026 04:43 via metro.co.uk
  
  Lionel Messi and Argentina face Spain in Sunday’s World Cup final (TyC Sports)Lionel Messi has hit back at suggestions of FIFA showing favouritism towards Argentina after their World Cup semi-final win over England.In an ill-tempered semi-final in Atlanta, England took the lead through Anthony Gordon in the 55th minute but a late second-half collapse from Thomas Tuchel’s side led to Enzo Fernandez’s equaliser before Lautaro Martinez headed sealed Argentina’s 2-1 victory
  
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• Horrified mom discovers body of her own daughter after she was fatally shot as three teenage boys arrested: 'My baby is gone'

  16-07-2026 04:40 via dailymail.com
  
  The mother of 16-year-old Gabbriana Boyster told the teen to lock the door before she left on Friday night. The heartbroken mom discovered her daughter's body the next day.
  
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• Indigenous leader 'silenced' after mining company ordered him to delete his video about welfare dependency

  16-07-2026 04:37 via dailymail.com
  
  An Indigenous leader was ordered by a mining company to delete a social media video about the challenges facing Aboriginal people after he referenced the business.
  
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• Fury as Argentina fans boo so loudly that God Save the King is drowned out - before England supporters boo rivals' anthem

  16-07-2026 04:37 via dailymail.com
  
  Both Argentinian and England fans jeered their opponent's national anthems before kick-off for the World Cup semi-final.
  
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• Anthony Albanese reveals he's sick and hasn't had a single day off all year as he pulls out of key event

  16-07-2026 04:34 via dailymail.com
  
  Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has revealed he is battling an illness.
  
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• MasterChef star reveals major op in cancer battle

  16-07-2026 04:31 via dailymail.com
  
  EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: MasterChef winner Thomasina Miers has spent a lifetime overcoming extraordinary challenges. Now, she's facing her toughest battle yet.
  
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• Arsenal closing in on £34m signing after Leandro Trossard transfer exit

  16-07-2026 04:31 via metro.co.uk
  
  Mikel Arteta is set to bolster his Arsenal squad (Picture: Getty)Arsenal are closing in on a £34m signing as they look to replace Leandro Trossard following his move to Besiktas.The Gunners were somewhat surprisingly open to offers for Trossard despite the Belgian helping Mikel Arteta end Arsenal’s long wait for a Premier League title.Across four seasons at the Emirates Stadium, Trossard made 174 appearances and scored some vital goals, including the winner in a crucial win over Wes
  
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• Donald Trump commends 'gesture of goodwill' from Iran as US strikes continue

  16-07-2026 04:30 via mirror.co.uk
  
  An American citizen was detained in December of 2024 and is now safely outside of Iran - Donald Trump said his country "appreciates this gesture of goodwill" by the Middle Eastern nation
  
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