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• Man survives gruesome shark attack by punching beast 'several times'

  02-01-2016 19:53 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The 31-year-old suffered severe wounds after being attacked off the coast of Queensland
  
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• ‘A genuine break from the heat’: travel experts share their favourite cooler European destinations

  13-07-2026 15:44 via metro.co.uk
  
  A view from the cliffs of the Normandy coast to the charming town of Etretat (Picture: Getty Images)It’s not just the UK that’s sweating through a heatwave this summer – several countries in Europe are experiencing even hotter weather than us right now.
  While England recorded its warmest-ever June this year (with temperatures reaching a maximum of 37.7°C in Norfolk), places like France, Spain, and Portugal have also endured extreme heat spikes
  
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• Jennifer Lopez’s ‘inappropriate’ hat almost overshadows the tennis at Wimbledon

  13-07-2026 15:40 via metro.co.uk
  
  Jlo provided some much-needed relief from the sun for half of the royal box (Picture: Karwai Tang/WireImage)The last weekend of Wimbledon attracted plenty of famous faces, from Oscar winners to music royalty.
  And, in doing so, it meant that it wasn’t just tennis balls being served: there were plenty of fashion moments, too.From Kate Middleton’s green Emilia Wickstead cape dress to Nicole Kidman’s chic pantsuit (both of which we’ll zoom in on later), there was one look th
  
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• World Cup referee dies aged 38, weeks after being axed when he was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault of a teenage boy in the UK

  13-07-2026 15:34 via dailymail.com
  
  Top Dutch football referee Rob Dieperink has died, aged 38, weeks after he was dropped from the World Cup over a sexual assault arrest in the United Kingdom.
  
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• 'Check your shoes' warning issued to anyone with diabetes - 'avoid flip flops'

  13-07-2026 15:34 via mirror.co.uk
  
  As the third heatwave of the year continues, and millions are expected to jet off abroad this summer, health experts have issued a 'shoe' warning
  
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• Met Office gives heatwave verdict as UK faces four weeks of high temperatures

  13-07-2026 15:33 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Temperatures are likely to remain above normal for the coming month as multiple temperature records were broken across the UK in the past weeks
  
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• Anti-monarchy protesters unfurl Andrew and Epstein banner in Buckingham Palace throne room

  13-07-2026 15:33 via dailymail.com
  
  Two activists from the campaign group Republic held up the huge banner which had 'What did you know?' emblazoned across it - a question that has been asked of the royal family for years.
  
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• Inside Jamie Varley's prison life as nurse reveals why child murderer is refusing to eat or leave his cell

  13-07-2026 15:32 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Jamie Varley reportedly spent his first night behind bars weeping and is currently refusing to eat or leave his cell - now a category A nurse has explained why she believes he's "absolutely terrified"
  
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• Man strangled mum, called 999 then pretended to be asleep in police interview

  13-07-2026 15:31 via metro.co.uk
  
  Richard Clayton has pleaded guilty to his mother’s murder (Picture: PA)A man has pleaded guilty to murdering his own mother after strangling her in her bedroom.Richard Clayton, 45, admitted to killing 74-year-old Angela Clayton and later calling the police to report himself.Clayton had strangled her at their home in Newham, east London, on Tuesday, February 17.Officers arrived on scene at 12.48pm alongside the London Ambulance Service, where they pronounced Mrs Clayton
  
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• People across UK told to do 'freezer reset' on specific days this month

  13-07-2026 15:30 via mirror.co.uk
  
  An expert says the perfect time is very soon
  
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• Anti-terror police make 12 arrests after 'far right threat' to Suffolk Islamic event

  13-07-2026 15:29 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The event, held at Shrubland Hall in Suffolk over the weekend, had to close early on Sunday due to concerns over the possible threat - this is a breaking story
  
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• Iran 'plot to kill Donald Trump warning' saw US president switch planes

  13-07-2026 15:25 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Donald Trump was gifted a new Air Force One jet from Qatar in controversial circumstances - now it has emerged the new plane might not have been equipped with proper defences to protect the US President
  
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• Teen star who soared to fame in Terminator 35 years ago makes shock comeback

  13-07-2026 15:20 via metro.co.uk
  
  Edward Furlong was just 13 when he starred in Terminator 2: Judgment Day alongside Arnie (Picture: Moviestore Collection)He was one of the breakout stars of the early 90s after being cast alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger in Terminator 2: Judgment Day.But despite his career getting off to such a flying start as a teenager, John Connor actor Edward Furlong dropped off the film radar after just a few more appearances, leading to him becoming a fixture on ‘where are they now?’ lists as f
  
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• Incredible pictures capture the Red Arrow's unforgettable US tour

  13-07-2026 15:20 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Red Arrows spent weeks wowing crowds across the United States as part of celebrations marking 250 years of American independence. These incredible pictures captured the RAF team's landmark tour
  
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• Brit, 64, dies after sliding down Ibiza hotel water slide in front of his wife

  13-07-2026 15:18 via dailymail.com
  
  A British tourist has died at an Ibiza hotel after coming down his hotel pool water slide and failing to surface.
  
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• Heatwaves saw 2,700 extra deaths in UK with 29 drowned

  13-07-2026 15:13 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Heatwave study by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) finds heat killed about 440 people a day during its three-day peak in June
  
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• 'Extraordinary, ordinary Jude Bellingham is the real deal'

  13-07-2026 15:11 via mirror.co.uk
  
  OPINION: So what do Jude Bellingham’s ­critics do now? How will they ­dispose of the ashes that their asinine, unjustified criticisms of him have now been reduced to?
  
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• Referee dropped for 2026 World Cup dies aged 38 as statement released

  13-07-2026 15:10 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Rob Dieperink has died aged 38, weeks after the Dutch referee was stood down from going to the 2026 World Cup
  
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• Biohackers are icing their balls in the quest for super sperm

  13-07-2026 15:07 via metro.co.uk
  
  You don’t want your testicles getting too hot (Picture: Getty/Metro)Biohacking is one of the buzzwords that has developed a loyal army of men looking to optimise their physical performance.While the term was first used in the 1990s, it’s now amassed an entire online community that hunts for DIY self-improvement methods after exploding in popularity on social media.But one of the latest biohacks to take off may send a shiver down your spine. It consists of men icing their testicles i
  
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• Second teen dies after horror house fire as mum pays heartbreaking tribute

  13-07-2026 15:05 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A suspected e-bike fire in Blackpool has claimed the life of a second teen, 19-year-old Joey Gregory who had been in hospital battling for his life following the devastating blaze on June 30
  
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• Weight loss GLP-1 jab warning as users told side effect may worsen in heatwave

  13-07-2026 14:58 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Millions of weight loss jab users have been issued an important heatwave warning
  
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• Anti-monarchy protesters storm Buckingham Palace and unfurl Andrew and Epstein banner in Throne Room

  13-07-2026 14:51 via dailymail.com
  
  Two activists from the campaign group Republic held up the huge banner which had 'What did you know?' emblazoned across it - a question that has been asked of the royal family for years.
  
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• New front opens in Iran war as US is dragged into 'crisis phase' and oil prices rocket

  13-07-2026 14:50 via dailymail.com
  
  Saudi Arabia has launched airstrikes on Iran's Houthi proxy in Yemen, sending oil prices soaring Monday morning as Donald Trump's ceasefire collapses.
  
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• Passenger on gay cruise banned from docking in Turkey and Egypt by Muslim governments suggests fiasco is TRUMP'S fault

  13-07-2026 14:49 via dailymail.com
  
  The Turkey and Egypt governments refused the gay cruise after finding it was filled with men 'known for behaviors incompatible with the fabric of our society and our moral values'.
  
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• 'It was mental': Brits' Ryanair flight turns into 12-hour nightmare with 'drunk' wrestled by air hostess, passengers screaming at captain in 'mutiny', two diversions and police intervention

  13-07-2026 14:49 via dailymail.com
  
  Ryanair passengers ended up having the flight from hell when a journey scheduled to take just three hours spiralled into a 12-hour ordeal amid a terrifying storm raging outside.
  
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• More people are playing 14 year old Black Ops 2 over Black Ops 7 suggests stats

  13-07-2026 14:48 via metro.co.uk
  
  Black Ops 2 is still the king (Activision)Call Of Duty games from over a decade ago are proving more popular than the latest entry, as ports of Black Ops 1 and 2 top the PlayStation Store. Ports of Call Of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 were released on PlayStation consoles last week, and despite complaints around the price and lack of DLC in the base game, they’re both selling very well. Each game costs £34.99, but until August 6, PS Plus subscribers can get a 50% discount on bo
  
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• Ann Widdecombe’s home was featured on auction TV show days before she was killed

  13-07-2026 14:42 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 PageAnn Widdecombe’s £600,000 home was featured in detail on an auction TV show aired less than a week before her alleged murder.
  The Strictly contestant and former politician, 78, was found dead in a pool of her own blood in her remote Dartmoor bungalow on Thursday after concern was raised when she suddenly stopped responding to texts and calls.Miss
  
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• You can own a real T Rex named Gus for £23,000,000

  13-07-2026 14:35 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 PageIf you’ve ever thought that a Tyrannosaurus Rex would really complete your living room, do we have some good news for you.
  The New York auction house Sotheby’s has put a near-complete fossil of the dinosaur up for action.
  ‘Gus’ will go under the hammer tomorrow morning. The minimum starting bid is $19million but Sotheby’s expect
  
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• Sam Neill was always one of Hollywood’s most versatile actors beyond just Jurassic Park

  13-07-2026 14:35 via metro.co.uk
  
  Popular actor Sam Neill has died, leaving behind a truly varied body of work (Picture: Shutterstock/Metro)The death of Sam Neill at the age of 78 is one of those which lands as a particularly heavy blow, and not just because his family shared it had been ‘sudden and unexpected’ – although he was surrounded by his loved ones.Having successfully remained cancer-free following his stage three diagnosis with a ‘ferocious’ form of blood cancer in 2022, Neill was returni
  
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• Eyewitness tells of 'major operation' as two men lost their lives in sea tragedy

  13-07-2026 14:34 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Keith Smith, 75, was on the seafront at Seaton Carew, Hartlepool, for the Tees Valley Wildlife Trust when the drama unfolded.
  
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