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• Man arrested after shot fired in ‘disturbing’ incident outside mosque

  30-07-2026 14:32 via metro.co.uk
  
  Police at the scene following the alleged firearm discharge outside York Mosque and Islamic Centre (Piucture: Gazette & Herald/SWNS)A mosque was forced to close after a shot was fired outside in the early hours of this morning.The ‘disturbing’ incident happened outside York Mosque and Islamic Centre on Bull Lane shortly before 2.30am.Police said the suspect fled the scene in a silver car and a 44-year-old white British man was arrested soon after.
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• Trump's Navy punishes 19-year-old sailor who threw himself overboard in 'suicide attempt' after months abandoned at sea

  27-08-2026 14:38 via dailymail.com
  
  Sailors aboard the Lincoln endured moldy showers, broken toilets, laundry outages, food shortages and long stretches without hot water.
  
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• Vendors at ritzy celebrity-favorite farmer's market up in arms as their stalls selling $14 organic eggs and artisanal cheese are abruptly moved to parking lot

  27-08-2026 14:31 via dailymail.com
  
  The Malibu Farmers Market has spent the past three years among the coastal prairies and bluffs of Legacy Park before being told to move.
  
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• Bryan Robson urges Man Utd to sign £60m star after Carlos Baleba transfer

  27-08-2026 14:30 via metro.co.uk
  
  Former Manchester United midfielder Bryan Robson (Picture: Getty)Bryan Robson believes that Manchester United should pursue a deal for Lewis Hall after confirming the signing of midfielder Carlos Baleba.Baleba was United’s fourth signing of the summer window, joining for a guaranteed £65million from Premier League rivals Brighton
  The 22-year-old adds further depth to Carrick’s central midfield following the signings of Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos earlier in the summer.
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• Scores of Americans feared dead in Nepal floods as death toll rockets past 300

  27-08-2026 14:28 via dailymail.com
  
  Officials said Thursday morning that the total death toll has climbed to at least 332 people, with the true extent of the devastation still unfolding and many more victims unaccounted for.
  
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• Jamie Carragher faces being declared bankrupt: HMRC take action over Sky Sports pundit's unpaid tax bill

  27-08-2026 14:26 via dailymail.com
  
  Jamie Carragher faces being declared bankrupt over an unpaid tax bill. HMRC filed a petition at the High Court in London on Wednesday.
  
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• UK weather maps show heatwave conditions returning for 3 days as dates revealed

  27-08-2026 14:21 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Despite thunderstorms bringing heavy rain to the UK this week, weather forecasting models suggest heatwave conditions could soon return as temperatures creep towards 30C
  
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• Moment shirtless man fails three times to throw £12,000 parcel of drugs and phone into prison - as he is jailed for nearly four years

  27-08-2026 14:19 via dailymail.com
  
  Joshua Smith, 30, left little to the imagination as he made unsuccessful attempts to get the goods over the brick wall into HMP Hull, East Yorkshire.
  
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• Amy Winehouse's poignant Valentine card to jailed husband Blake Fielder-Civil who introduced her to heroin sells for nearly £5,000

  27-08-2026 14:19 via dailymail.com
  
  The Rehab singer sent a Valentine's card to Blake Fielder-Civil - the production assistant who introduced her to heroin - in February 2009.
  
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• Northern Ireland Troubles Bill only serves the IRA up what they want - the British state in the dock, former Armed Forces minister warns

  27-08-2026 14:16 via dailymail.com
  
  Labour's Bill to protect British soldiers 'only serves the IRA', according to a former Armed Forces Minister. Al Carns launched a devastating critique of his party's veterans' policy
  
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• Three more Australians missing in catastrophic Nepal flash floods are identified amid the massive unfolding humanitarian response

  27-08-2026 14:13 via dailymail.com
  
  At least 34 Australians have gone missing in the flood near the Nepal-Tibet border, triggered by a landslide and glacier collapse on Wednesday morning, local time.
  
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• Ronnie O’Sullivan says a pen was reason for huge Mark Selby win

  27-08-2026 14:12 via metro.co.uk
  
  The pen could be mightier than the cue for Ronnie O’Sullivan (Picture: Getty Images)Ronnie O’Sullivan is into the semi-finals of the Wuhan Open after a fine win over Mark Selby and has credited the addition of a pen to his arsenal.The Rocket has not been at his best for much of the campaign in Wuhan, but bounced back from losing the first two frames to beat the Jester from Leicester 5-3.There were encouraging signs for O’Sullivan after a poor start, finishing the match with br
  
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• Father and son, 72 and 42, die after falling into industrial silage tank on farm

  27-08-2026 14:12 via dailymail.com
  
  Emergency services launched an urgent search after the incident at a farm in Aston by Budworth, near Northwich in Cheshire yesterday lunchtime.
  
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• Half of us want homes with solar panels — your no-nonsense guide to installing them

  27-08-2026 14:10 via metro.co.uk
  
  Are you considering getting solar panels? (Picture: Getty Images/Westend61)Solar panels are becoming hot property, after 53% of prospective buyers say they would actively seek out a home with panels already installed.In a fairly stagnant housing market they might just be the ticket to getting your house sold, or if you’re worried about global warming, installing solar panels could help you to feel you’re doing your bit.The thought might have crossed your mind given a Switch Together
  
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• People are only just discovering that Harrods do a ‘banging’ meal deal — but it’s not cheap

  27-08-2026 14:08 via metro.co.uk
  
  People are discovering Harrods’ £15 meal deal, and it’s causing division (Picture: Metro/ Getty)We all have our favourite meal deal items, whether that’s a hearty BLT or a protein pot.Most of us head to the likes of Tesco or Sainsbury’s for our lunchtime fix, but there’s actually a rather more bougie option, too.Diners are only just discovering that super fancy London department store, Harrods, offers a meal deal.And yes, it’s much more expensive than t
  
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• Man Utd in advanced talks to offload £36.5m star and trigger new striker signing

  27-08-2026 14:08 via metro.co.uk
  
  Carrick could get another option up front (Picture: Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)Manchester United are close to agreeing a deal with Fiorentina for Joshua Zirkzee with La Viola now leading the race for the forward.Zirkzee was an unsused substitute in United’s opening game of the season against Hull City last weekend, left on the bench despite Benjamin Sesko not being deemed fit enough with Amad Diallo also missing out through injury.He is among the players United are prepared to let go
  
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• Two men die after falling into an industrial silage tank at a farm

  27-08-2026 14:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Multiple emergency vehicles attended the scene in Aston by Budworth, near Northwich (Picture: Newsquest / SWNS)Two men have died after they fell into an industrial silage tank at a Cheshire farm.The farm workers, aged 42 and 72, fell into the slurry tank in Aston by Budworth, near Northwich, at around 12pm on Wednesday, according to police.Officers from Cheshire Police, firefighters and paramedics were called to the farm on Cann Lane.Multiple emergency vehicles were seen in the area following t
  
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• Two men die after falling into a silage tank at a farm

  27-08-2026 14:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Multiple emergency vehicles attended the scene in Aston by Budworth, near Northwich (Picture: Newsquest / SWNS)Two men have died after they fell into an industrial silage tank at a Cheshire farm.The farm workers, aged 42 and 72, fell into the slurry tank in Aston by Budworth, near Northwich, at around 12pm on Wednesday, according to police.Officers from Cheshire Police, firefighters and paramedics were called to the farm on Cann Lane.Multiple emergency vehicles were seen in the area following t
  
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• Two farm workers die after falling into silage tank

  27-08-2026 14:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Multiple emergency vehicles were spotted at the scene (Picture: Newsquest / SWNS)Two men have died after they fell into an industrial silage tank at a Cheshire farm.The farm workers, aged 42 and 72, fell into the slurry tank in Aston by Budworth, near Northwich, at around 12.00pm on Wednesday, according to police.Officers from Cheshire Police, firefighters and paramedics were called to the farm on Cann Lane.Multiple emergency vehicles were seen in the area following the incident.They removed bo
  
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• GTA 6 Extended Look: what time does it start on Netflix and YouTube?

  27-08-2026 14:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  A Netflix blowout (Rockstar)Rockstar is set to showcase the third trailer for GTA 6 via a special Extended Look, so here’s when you can watch the premiere. Over a year after the second trailer, Rockstar is set to show off more footage from GTA 6 this week. 
  The ongoing gameplay leaks may have stolen the spotlight recently, as Rockstar tries to track down the perpetrator, but we’re now mere hours away from our next official glimpse at the highly anticipated sequel. It&
  
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• AD FEATURE: From lorry driver to warehouse manager: how Nestlé UK’s head of logistics earned his stripes

  27-08-2026 14:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  After joining Nestlé for a brief work placement over three decades ago, Richard Hastings now works to drive the company’s future distribution plans
  
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• Number of homeless refugees housed by UK council surges 400 per cent as authority faces accusations of 'prioritising illegal migrants'

  27-08-2026 13:58 via dailymail.com
  
  Edinburgh City Council suspended its social housing allocations policy in April last year in order to free the homes up for 'temporary accomodation' and 'groups with priorities'.
  
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• Hunting influencer who sparked widespread outrage after snatching a wombat from its mother in Australia is sentenced in the US

  27-08-2026 13:57 via dailymail.com
  
  Samantha Strable infuriated millions of Australians last March after manhandling a baby wombat.
  
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• Two Brit friends found dead in UAE after suffering cardiac arrests in 40C heat

  27-08-2026 13:53 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Brits Cassius Newton, 34, and Aran Martinson, 33, died in the United Arab Emirates after going for a hike on a day when temperatures surpassed 40C, an inquest has heard
  
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• Security guard sacked after bringing his son into work when his childcare fell through wins £8,000 payout

  27-08-2026 13:38 via dailymail.com
  
  Security guard Bakary Jawneh was dismissed by G4S Secure Solutions without the company contacting him after the single father took months of unpaid leave because of childcare issues.
  
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• Dame Jenni Murray died a week after being dazzled by headlights and crashing into parked cars, inquest hears

  27-08-2026 13:38 via dailymail.com
  
  A cheerleader for millions of women, Dame Jenni Murray was a celebrated Daily Mail columnist after hosting BBC Woman's Hour for 33 years. A coroner has now explained how she died.
  
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• Sport-loving girl, 14, dies after collapsing at village cricket club as devastated family pay tribute

  27-08-2026 13:36 via dailymail.com
  
  Amélia Jones, 14, was rushed to hospital last Thursday evening by air ambulance after collapsing at Grampound Road Cricket Club, near St Austell.
  
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• Binman says 'we know you do it' as sneaky habit could cost £400

  27-08-2026 13:34 via mirror.co.uk
  
  People were warned they'd be told that 'it's up to you' to fix your mess
  
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• Vehicle smashes into wall outside house near A66 crash and house fire

  27-08-2026 13:29 via metro.co.uk
  
  The site of the crash (Picture: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire)A vehicle has smashed into a wall outside a property minutes away from the site of the A66 crash and subsequent deadly house fire near Middlesbrough.The incident took place in the early hours of Thursday morning at a house on Steele Crescent, South Bank.It is located near the site of a crash on the A66 which killed seven people on Saturday, and a house fire in Grangetown on Wednesday, where a seven-year-old girl and her aunt died.Officers f
  
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• Another home rammed in Middlesbrough after fatal house fire and A66 crash

  27-08-2026 13:29 via metro.co.uk
  
  The site of the crash in Steele Crescent, South Bank (Picture: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire)A vehicle has smashed into a wall outside a property minutes away from the site of the A66 crash and subsequent deadly house fire near Middlesbrough.The incident took place in the early hours of Thursday morning at a house on Steele Crescent, South Bank.It is located near the site of a crash on the A66 which killed seven people on Saturday, and a house fire in Grangetown on Wednesday, where a seven-year-old gi
  
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