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• KFC has hard-launched a new logo — and there’s one key thing missing

  03-07-2026 11:34 via metro.co.uk
  
  Not only has the bargain bucket received a rebrand, but so has the KFC logo (Picture: KFC/Yum! Ltd)KFC has built a reputation on being finger-lickin’ good since the 1930s.Over in the States, Colonel Harland Sanders started selling an early version of what we now know and love as Kentucky-fried chicken from his restaurant; an idea which eventually expanded into a franchise in 1952, all centred around 11 unique (and secret) ingredients.Since then, the name has seen more than a few eras of b
  
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• John Terry worried by Thomas Tuchel’s treatment of England star: ‘Not done that to anyone else’

  03-07-2026 12:54 via metro.co.uk
  
  Tuchel has guided England to the last 16 of the World Cup (Picture: Visionhaus/Getty Images)Former England captain John Terry has suggested Thomas Tuchel is treating Djed Spence differently to the rest of his squad at the World Cup.
  A viral clip showed Tuchel letting rip at the Tottenham defender during the goalless draw with Ghana in the group stages having gone similarly berserk during a training ground session in Kansas last month.The England boss was spotted berating Spence again at a throw
  
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• Trump threatens to leave ‘one-sided’ relationship with NATO again

  03-07-2026 12:52 via metro.co.uk
  
  The President has been critical of other countries not reaching the required spending amount (Picture: EPA)Donald Trump has criticised defence spending by the UK and other European allies yet again ahead of a NATO summit.Taking to Truth Social, Trump wrote: “The United States spends more money on NATO than any other country, by far, to protect them, without getting any benefit from so doing: US 999 Billion Dollars, United Kingdom, 90.5 Billion Dollars, France, 66.
  
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• The watery fetish surfacing in the UK this summer

  03-07-2026 12:52 via metro.co.uk
  
  Caption: The watery fetish surfacing in the UK this summer (Picture: Getty)As another heatwave looks set to scorch the UK, there’s one lesser-known sexual fetish that’s becoming cool.People are dipping their toes into the world of underwater kinks and it’s getting them pretty wet. In fact, Christy Verville, who works directly with adult content creators for porn site Clips4Sale, revealed that demand for watery sex videos had increased significantly.‘Last year, sales of w
  
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• Trevoh Chalobah makes transfer decision after Chelsea offer him to Crystal Palace

  03-07-2026 12:51 via metro.co.uk
  
  Trevoh Chalobah is currently at the World Cup with England (Photo: Getty)Trevoh Chalobah’s transfer preference has reportedly been revealed as Chelsea look to sell the England World Cup defender.
  The Three Lions star received a late call up to Thomas Tuchel’s squad and is currently preparing for the huge round of 16 clash against Mexico on Monday morning.The 26-year-old has made 151 appearances for his club since his debut under Tuchel in 2021, winning two Club World Cups and the UE
  
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• The NHS will now pay for your shopping if you walk for 30 minutes a day

  03-07-2026 12:33 via metro.co.uk
  
  The NHS is launching a new initiative for walking (Picture: Getty Images)When it comes to walking, the world has long been obsessed with the idea of reaching 10,000 steps a day.It was hugely popularised ahead of the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, having originated from a pedometer marketing campaign. However, it’s since been debunked as a gold standard that’s a bit of a myth.Now, the NHS is encouraging people to lace up their walking shoes and step outside, as it’s introducing a new rew
  
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• Cruise ship on lockdown after virus outbreak hits 120 passengers and crew

  03-07-2026 12:23 via metro.co.uk
  
  The Ruby Princess cruise ship is being sanitised off the coast of San Francisco (Picture: Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)A cruise ship has been locked down after more than 120 people on board contracted norovirus.The Ruby Princess is now undergoing sanitation protocols off the coast of California, US, near San Francisco.Some 102 of the ship’s 3,032 passengers have presented with symptoms of the vomiting bug, as have 20 crew members.The ship, owned by tour operator Princess
  
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• Sci-fi fans praise ‘chilling’ TV series with 100% on Rotten Tomatoes

  03-07-2026 12:14 via metro.co.uk
  
  This Rebecca Ferguson-helmed sci-fi drama is everything you’re looking for and more (Picture: Apple TV+/ AP) (Credits: AP)It’s become a running joke that Apple TV is creating the best shows that no one’s ever heard of – and for good reason.Aside from the rare few shows that break through into the mainstream, like Severance and Ted Lasso, the vast majority of the streaming giant’s star-studded selection debuts with little fanfare and collects a small but dedicated f
  
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• Pictured: Snake-tattooed Ukrainian woman suspected of being bucket hat-wearing bomber who blew up oligarch and his mistress in Monaco

  03-07-2026 12:13 via dailymail.com
  
  Anastasiia Berezovska, 39, has been named as a suspect believed to be the would-be assassin seen in a bucket hat following the Monaco bombing of a Ukrainian oligarch.
  
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• What WILL Burnham tax to fund Labour's lurch to the Left? Fears mount over raids on council tax, inheritance and pensions after PM-in-waiting says there is 'room' to increase burden

  03-07-2026 12:11 via dailymail.com
  
  The former Greater Manchester mayor is almost certain to replace Keir Starmer in Downing Street on 20 July after returning to Parliament at the Makerfield by-election.
  
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• Taylor Swift wedding drama as Travis Kelce’s friends ‘seethe’ over invite snub

  03-07-2026 12:05 via metro.co.uk
  
  Some guests, including Ross Travis and Sarah Blackburn King (pictured left) reportedly have a different invite to others (Picture: Bruce Glikas/WireImage/Matt Symons For Dailymail)As the wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce inches closer, some are feeling snubbed after further details are revealed.The huge event is set to take place at Madison Square Garden this weekend with a guest list of around 1,000.Forget the July 4 celebrations happening across the country, this is the party everyone
  
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• We thought our toddler’s meltdowns were just the terrible twos — until a devastating diagnosis

  03-07-2026 12:04 via metro.co.uk
  
  Ada’s symptoms began in November 2025, when she was only two (Picture: Jam Press/@aliciavaldez930)‘My first thought was that she was going to die.’When Alicia Bridge’s two-year-old daughter Ada began to have meltdowns, often screaming and crying for an hour at a time, the mum put it down to her age.Even doctors initially thought Ada’s unusual behaviour was down to the so-called ‘terrible twos’, but a blood test revealed the shocking news that the little
  
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• 'Things are pretty ugly': Why Eamonn Holmes' son has chosen to side with stepmother Ruth Langsford as the pair attend Wimbledon and insiders reveal blazing row, damaging claims... and role of presenter's new partner Katie Alexander

  03-07-2026 12:04 via dailymail.com
  
  Tennis fans may have been glued to their screens watching Centre Court at Wimbledon this week, but a huge part of the attraction are the celebrities sitting courtside - and their plus-ones.
  
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• Incredible moment dog rescued from rubble of Venezuela earthquake after FIVE days trapped in rubble

  03-07-2026 12:02 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The relieved dog is seen licking its rescuer's face after being trapped underneath rubble for five days following the devastating 7.5-magnitude Venezuela earthquakes
  
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• Monaco bombing suspect is 'armed and dangerous' Ukrainian woman who 'disguised herself as a man'

  03-07-2026 11:55 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Interpol has named the suspect behind the Monaco bomb attack on Ukrainian oligarch Vadim Ermolaev, his partner and their son
  
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• Lee Andrews reveals his earnings after charging fans £41 for intimate videos

  03-07-2026 11:52 via metro.co.uk
  
  The attention around his marriage to Katie Price is keeping Lee Andrews minted (Picture: wesleeeandrews, Instagram)Lee Andrews may have been accused of scamming his ex-girlfriends, but it seems Katie Price’s husband is actually making an honest living – and earning a decent amount in the process. The entrepreneur, 42, who married the former glamour model, 48, in January, has been charging fans and followers to receive short video messages from him on Cameo. It comes after his r
  
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• Xbox is closing down studios to help fund more Halo claim insiders

  03-07-2026 11:50 via metro.co.uk
  
  Xbox’s original Spartan (Microsoft)Microsoft’s impending layoffs are partly designed to allocate resources to Halo and other franchises, according to multiple insiders. The games industry is bracing for massive layoffs at Xbox this month, as part of CEO Asha Sharma’s promise to ‘reset’ the company. While the full extent of these cutbacks is yet to be confirmed, we’ve already seen Microsoft pull funding on a project from 007 First Light developer IO
  
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• US offered Iran $100 billion to lift blockade on Strait of Hormuz

  03-07-2026 11:48 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Tehran has so far refused the offer, which would have seen part of the $100billion in Iranian funds held abroad unfrozen
  
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• Ayatollah's six-day funeral will see 20 million people on the streets of Tehran

  03-07-2026 11:47 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Tens of millions of mourners flock to funeral procession for slain Ayatollah Khamenei which will go on for days amid growing fears of mass stampedes and brutal security clampdowns
  
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• Fitness fanatic dad, 43, gets life-changing cancer diagnosis 48 hours after phone call about routine tests

  03-07-2026 11:46 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Dad David Ruttledge, 43, was devastated after being diagnosed with renal cancer after a routine blood test but has since raised thousands for the Irish Kidney Association
  
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• Jet2 passengers urged to bring item on board for smooth onboard service

  03-07-2026 11:45 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Jet2 has reminded passengers to bring their physical card on board to help keep its cashless onboard service running smoothly and efficiently
  
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• 'I thought I was having a bad period before devastating news at 19'

  03-07-2026 11:45 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Gracie Mae Cooper, 19, was diagnosed after experiencing severe stomach pains she initially mistook for period pain
  
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• I was given nightmare diagnosis after ignoring 'birthmark' I'd had since my teens

  03-07-2026 11:43 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Sarah believes her years of jetting off abroad to get a tan caused the disease
  
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• 1,000,000 people face hosepipe ban next week ahead of third heatwave of 2026

  03-07-2026 11:43 via metro.co.uk
  
  It is the second year in a row Southern Water is putting the restriction in place (Picture: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)A hosepipe ban is being brought into force for one million people across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
  It is the second year in a row Southern Water is putting the restriction in place, which will see customers banned from using hosepipes from July 10.
  But the provider has urged houses to put down their hosepipes now, to avoid putting the network under further pressure
  
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• England reveal spying concern ahead of Mexico World Cup match

  03-07-2026 11:39 via metro.co.uk
  
  England manager Thomas Tuchel (Picture: Getty)England will delay their arrival to Mexico City to guard against fears of spying ahead of their World Cup last-16 clash with Mexico.The Three Lions will play Mexico in their last-16 match at Azteca Stadium on Sunday, with the game kicking off at 1am BST on Monday morning.Thomas Tuchel’s side face a daunting task up against the tournament co-hosts, who have yet to concede a goal this tournament and play their matches 2,240 metres above sea
  
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• Dry skin 'feels deeply moisturised' with 'natural' £19 Home Bargains item now £2

  03-07-2026 11:37 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The product is described as 'an eco-friendly essential for everyday skincare'
  
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• Tiny puppies dumped under bridge and left for dead desperately need new homes

  03-07-2026 11:28 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Two tiny puppies are searching for a new home in the UK after being abandoned under a bridge and left for dead - now they just want someone to love and care for them
  
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• Seven in 10 employees use work laptops for personal use – including job hunting

  03-07-2026 11:28 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The majority of workers are using their company laptops for personal activities - and many are even sharing their devices with other members of their household
  
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• Home Bargains mega deal as '2-in-1' £42 item reduced to £5 in new 2000ml offer

  03-07-2026 11:28 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Home Bargains has slashed the price from £41.90 to just £4.99 - a huge discount on the 2-litre bottle
  
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• Coronation Street actor stages unexpected return to screens after 3 years – but with a twist

  03-07-2026 11:28 via metro.co.uk
  
  George Shuttleworth discovers Christina Boyd’s secret (Picture: ITV)George Shuttleworth (Tony Maudsley) is in for a shock in Coronation Street soon, as he learns that Christina Boyd (Amy Robbins) has been keeping a secret from him.
  George and Christina have become a hugely loved Corrie couple. Their dynamic is strong, and in recent weeks, they’ve focused a great deal on supporting Todd Grimshaw (Gareth Pierce) in the aftermath of the abuse he suffered at the hands of Theo Silverton
  
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