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• Junior doctors' strikes 'now almost inevitable' BMA declares

  29-11-2015 20:30 via telegraph.feedsportal.com
  
  With just one day left of conciliation talks between health officials and unions, the British Medical Association has written to its members saying that it is now 'almost inevitable' that a string of strikes, starting on Tuesday, will go ahead
  
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• Lamine Yamal injury update after missing training ahead of World Cup final

  17-07-2026 12:19 via metro.co.uk
  
  Lamine Yamal has been nursing a hamstring injury throughout the World Cup (Photo: Getty)Lamine Yamal missed training ahead of the 2026 World Cup final, sparking fears he could miss the showdown between Spain and Argentina.Spain beat tournament favourites France and Argentina knocked out England in heart-breaking fashion to reach Sunday’s final in New Jersey.La Roja are aiming to win their second World Cup after the ‘Golden Generation’ triumphed in 2010 but there are once again
  
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• Millions of UK women have thrush or BV right now — this is why

  17-07-2026 12:18 via metro.co.uk
  
  The heatwave is bringing yet another burden for women: thrush (Picture: Getty Images)If you’ve ever experienced that dreaded itchy feeling in your knickers, you’ll know just how uncomfortable thrush is.You’ll no doubt have also gone down various internet rabbit holes, seeking treatment and wondering just when your vulva will stop feeling as though it’s on fire.It’s the last thing you want in sweltering temperatures — but it turns out this yeast infection, as
  
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• Gary Neville makes Harry Kane World Cup prediction after Argentina semi-final defeat

  17-07-2026 12:12 via metro.co.uk
  
  Former England defender Gary Neville (Picture: ITV)Gary Neville believes Harry Kane and two other England players have ‘probably’ played in their last World Cup this summer.The Three Lions were bidding to reach the World Cup final for the first time in 60 years, but came up short after a heartbreaking late defeat to Argentina in the semi-finals.Anthony Gordon had England on the cusp of victory, but late goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez saw the defending champions progr
  
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• Emmerdale star to return to screens after 2 years

  17-07-2026 12:01 via metro.co.uk
  
  Emmerdale is set to welcome back a character last seen in 2024 (Picture: ITV/Metro)Emmerdale star Luca Hoyle has confirmed his return to the ITV soap after two years off-screen.The young actor has played Elliot Windsor since 2016, but hasn’t appeared on screen since December 11, 2024.Elliot is the son of Jimmy King (Nick Miles) and Kelly Windsor. Jimmy had no idea of Elliot’s existence until Kelly introduced them in 2012. In 2016, Elliot moved in with his dad permanently.Now, actor
  
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• ‘Menace’ who stole £1,000-worth of chocolate asked why she was being arrested

  17-07-2026 11:58 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 PageA prolific thief has been jailed after stealing more £1,000 worth of luxury treats from Hotel Chocolat and Waterstones.Charlotte Jones was already banned from certain shops across Nottingham city centre when she was caught helping herself to £851 boxes of chocolate.The 35-year-old was ordered to complete a rehabiliatation course in January, but i
  
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• Emmerdale launches unexpected new spin-off series with first episode imminent

  17-07-2026 11:53 via metro.co.uk
  
  Dingle Court is officially in session! (Picture: ITV)All rise! Court is in session! …Dingle Court, that is, as Emmerdale brings the iconic family’s age-old tradition to YouTube.Yep, that’s right, the viewers are officially being welcomed into the hallowed rite of Dingle passage, as Emmerdale launches a brand new digital feature, which will show the ITV soap’s cast out of character.Beginning this Sunday (July 19) and premiering on Emmerdale’s official YouTube
  
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• Speedboat killer Jack Shepherd charged with attacking new girlfriend after release from prison

  17-07-2026 11:49 via dailymail.com
  
  Jack Shepherd, 38, has been charged with intentional suffocation and controlling and coercive behaviour of his new girlfriend. He was previously jailed over the death of Charlotte Brown.
  
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• Ukraine decimates Putin's shadow-fleet: Sea of Azov becomes Russian shipping graveyard as Kyiv hits 116 vessels in week-long drone onslaught

  17-07-2026 11:48 via dailymail.com
  
  The most recent blow on July 14 saw explosions light up the night sky as Kyiv's drones swooped down and attacked Russian tankers in the Sea of Azov.
  
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• Toddler was killed in crash by Bulgarian immigrant who was watching TikTok videos for seven minutes at the wheel

  17-07-2026 11:41 via dailymail.com
  
  The devastated parents of a toddler (pictured) who was killed by a Bulgarian migrant in a shocking car crash have revealed their heartbreak 15 months on from his death.
  
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• Stop dead flies gathering on windowsills by spraying 1 ingredient near frames

  17-07-2026 11:40 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Flies can be a real nuisance, especially in the summer months, and they can often be found dead on windowsills. However, you can stop this happening quickly by using a key ingredient
  
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• Meghan would have felt 'humiliated' and a 'lot of sadness' during first visit to UK in four years after Harry trip was overshadowed by rows over security and Palace invite

  17-07-2026 11:38 via dailymail.com
  
  The Duchess of Sussex is letting her husband take the lead in the ongoing conflict with his family, including the row over staying at Buckingham Palace , friends say.
  
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• 'Rare condition means I have tumours all over my face - you wouldn't believe how cruel people can be'

  17-07-2026 11:37 via mirror.co.uk
  
  After years of being bullied over a rare genetic condition that causes tumours to grow on his face, a student is now raising awareness to stop the misconceptions he faces
  
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• New Sky alert as emails sent out to customers about 'security' and steps to take

  17-07-2026 11:37 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Customers are being sent emails that explain everything they need to be aware of
  
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• 'Entitled dad demanded I swap £150 plane seats but I quickly humbled him'

  17-07-2026 11:37 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A plane passenger thought paying extra would guarantee a stress-free flight - but moments after taking his seat, another traveller made a request that quickly turned the journey awkward
  
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• Denmark will ban burkas in schools and universities under plans to tackle 'parallel societies'

  17-07-2026 11:37 via dailymail.com
  
  Denmark will ban burkas in schools and universities as part of a plan to tackle what it calls 'parallel socieities.'
  
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• Enzo Fernandez mocks England over World Cup defeat to Argentina then deletes Instagram post

  17-07-2026 11:35 via metro.co.uk
  
  Enzo Fernandez scored Argentina’s equaliser in their 2-1 win over England (AFP via Getty)Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez has mocked England following their World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina.Fernandez scored Argentina’s equaliser in their 2-1 victory over England, which secured a place in the World Cup final against Spain this Sunday.In an ill-tempered game in Atlanta, tensions boiled over after the full-time whistle as Jude Bellingham slapped Argentina’s substitute Va
  
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• Princess Beatrice celebrates sixth wedding anniversary with Edo after 'challenging time', claims expert

  17-07-2026 11:34 via mirror.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: Beatrice and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi are celebrating their sixth wedding anniversary today, and one royal expert believes Andrew and Fergie’s involvement in the Epstein scandal may put a strain on the day
  
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• Man manages to survive being lost in the wilderness for nine days after going out to fish

  17-07-2026 11:34 via metro.co.uk
  
  Emergency workers with the angler, who was found after nine days lost on the island of Sakhalin (Picture: TASS/Cover Media)It was meant to be a fishing trip. But instead a pensioner had to be rescued after a nine day ordeal which left him too weak to walk.
  The 79-year-old had headed out into dense woodland near the remote village of Pilvo on Russia’s Sakhalin Island.His abandoned car was found in the village and volunteers eventually discovered him on the left bank of the Pilevka River, a
  
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• Falkland Islands government launch plea to FIFA in telling response over Argentina banner

  17-07-2026 11:34 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A number of Lionel Scaloni's players brandished a controversial banner reading 'The Falklands are Argentinian' in the aftermath of their nation's 2-1 win over England in the World Cup semi-finals
  
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• At least 20 children and one adult killed after terrifying school bus crash

  17-07-2026 11:22 via mirror.co.uk
  
  At least 20 pupils and one adult have been killed after a bus carrying pupils on a school trip crashed in Kapchorwa, eastern Uganda, local officials have said
  
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• Stanley launches new England World Cup water bottle that’s great for back to school

  17-07-2026 11:21 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Stanley just launched a brand new water bottle to celebrate the England World Cup run, and it’s ideal for football fans, sports enthusiasts and early back to school preparations
  
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• God Of War TV show needs a new Kratos after original actor injured

  17-07-2026 11:19 via metro.co.uk
  
  This promo photo of the God Of War show is already outdated (Amazon Prime Video)Ryan Hurst was announced to play Kratos in Amazon’s God Of War TV show earlier this year, but he’s already set to be replaced after tearing a bicep.While Kratos’ wife Faye will be taking the lead on the next God Of War video game, gaming’s most famous angry dad is still going to be front and centre as far as the overall franchise goes.Aside from all three original God Of War games getting rem
  
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• Deluded Keir Starmer says he would have won a general election in 2029... as he skips Andy Burnham's Labour leader 'coronation'

  17-07-2026 11:19 via dailymail.com
  
  Keir Starmer is missing an event officially confirming Andy Burnham as his replacement as Labour leader today.
  
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• 'I was rejected for three mortgages because of parking fines - this is how I bought my first home'

  17-07-2026 11:09 via mirror.co.uk
  
  It might seem minor, but can have troublesome knock-on effects
  
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• Ukraine decimates Putin's shadow-fleet: Sea of Azov becomes Russian shipping graveyard as Kyiv his 116 vessels hit in week-long drone onslaught

  17-07-2026 11:06 via dailymail.com
  
  The most recent blow on July 14 saw explosions light up the night sky as Kyiv's drones swooped down and attacked Russian tankers in the Sea of Azov.
  
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• Fly-tipping gang caught by own lorry’s dashcam dumping 750 tonnes of rubbish

  17-07-2026 11:06 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 PageA fly-tipping gang was exposed after one of them failed to notice his own dashcam filming him dumping 750 tonnes of rubbish.The footage from Peter Elliott’s lorry helped convict him and seven others for the unlawful disposal and burial of hundreds of tonnes of controlled waste.A convoy of lorries dumped around 200 tonnes of shredded household and
  
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• Fly-tippers dumping 750 of waste caught out by their own dashcam

  17-07-2026 11:06 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 PageA fly-tipping gang was exposed after one of them failed to notice his own dashcam filming him dumping 750 tonnes of rubbish.The footage from Peter Elliott’s lorry helped convict him and seven others for the unlawful disposal and burial of hundreds of tonnes of controlled waste.A convoy of lorries dumped around 200 tonnes of shredded household and
  
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• Devastated parents reveal their heartbreak after toddler son was killed in crash by Bulgarian immigrant who was watching TikTok videos at the wheel

  17-07-2026 11:00 via dailymail.com
  
  The devastated parents of a toddler (pictured) who was killed by a Bulgarian migrant in a shocking car crash have revealed their heartbreak 15 months on from his death.
  
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• Coronation Street star marks 10 years since devastating exit and character who is ‘forever missed’

  17-07-2026 11:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Gone, but not forgotten. RIP, Kylie Platt. (Picture: ITV)Sorry, Shona. David Platt’s love story with the dearly departed Kylie Platt will always have a special place in our hearts on Coronation Street – and we’re not alone.
  Actor Jack P Shepherd, who portrays David,recently marked the ten-year anniversary of the death of his then-onscreen-wife Kylie, played by Paula Lane with an Instagram post full of pictures and videos commemorating her heart-breaking death on the Cobbl
  
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