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• Mexico vs England LIVE: Kick-off DELAYED until 2am, line-ups confirmed, FIFA rules broken

  06-07-2026 01:23 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Thomas Tuchel makes three changes to the England starting lineup for tonight's World Cup last 16 showdown with co-hosts Mexico - but kick-off has been DELAYED
  
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• FIFA receives official Argentina complaint ahead of possible England World Cup game

  08-07-2026 09:33 via metro.co.uk
  
  Argentina’s win was clouded in controversy (Picture: Elsa/Getty Images)Egypt have filed a formal complaint with FIFA following their World Cup defeat to Argentina, demanding the officials at the heart of the controversy be kicked out of the competition.The defending world champions were on the brink of a last 16 exit in Atlanta on Tuesday before staging a remarkable comeback. Trailing 2-0 with 11 minutes left on the clock, Cristian Romero, Lionel Messi and Enzo Fernandez struck to rescue
  
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• Reality star attacked by XL Bully shares details of bone-crunching injuries

  08-07-2026 09:28 via metro.co.uk
  
  Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace has opened up about the backlash she’s received since sharing that she’d been attacked by a dog (Picture: Getty Images)Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace has spoken out after being left with lifelong scars in a horrifying dog attack, revealing she has been subjected to a wave of abuse online instead of sympathy.The former Big Brother star, 47, was rushed to hospital after being bitten by what she says was a Standard Bully during a friend’s baby shower, suffering d
  
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• Zlatan Ibrahimovic fires warning to Argentina over ‘animal’ Lionel Messi

  08-07-2026 09:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Lionel Messi remains the talisman for Argentina (Picture: Getty Images)Zlatan Ibrahimovic says Lionel Messi needs more help from his Argentina teammates as the 39-year-old is still operating at a different level to them.Argentina survived a huge scare in the last 32 on Tuesday and produced an all-time classic comeback to beat Egypt 3-2 after falling 2-0 behind in Atlanta.That is how the scoreline stood on 78 minutes as the defending champions looked set for an unexpected exit, but Cristian Rome
  
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• This retro piece of sex education has seemingly dropped off the curriculum

  08-07-2026 09:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  One sex education practice is slowly being forgotten (Picture: Getty/Metro)Adults who went to school in the UK will remember that, when it came to sex education, the best you’d get was probably a banana and a condom.If you were a 90s baby, the school TV was probably wheeled out and a real-life birthing video shown, just to drum into you that, yes, you should be using protection. And no, you didn’t want a baby just yet.However, there’s one practice that used to feature in class
  
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• Disturbing new details in House of Horrors case after 16 children were found living at Ohio home in squalor as appalled family member speaks out

  08-07-2026 08:57 via dailymail.com
  
  A relative of the family at the center of Ohio's 'House of Horrors' case says he had no idea what was happening inside the home.
  
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• Nigel Farage live: Reform UK leader 'in real trouble' as Clacton by-election stunt flops

  08-07-2026 08:55 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has been snubbed by all main parties over his 'desperate' Clacton by-election stunt - with only Count Binface announcing he will stand against the Reform UK leader
  
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• Missing plane Pakistan live: K2 Airways Boeing 737 disappears near Karachi

  08-07-2026 08:52 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A cargo plane with five crew members aboard has gone missing off the Pakistani port of Karachi after rapidly descending and losing contact with air traffic controllers
  
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• Oncologist 'shocked' as woman given three years to live makes full recovery

  08-07-2026 08:46 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Mum Claire Webb, 32, was told she had cancer after a trip to soft play with her son
  
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• M23 Gatwick closed LIVE: Fatal crash near airport as motorway 'shut for hours'

  08-07-2026 08:45 via mirror.co.uk
  
  National Highways has confirmed the M23 is now closed between J8 (M25 junction) and J10 (Crawley) near Gatwick Airport following a fatal collision
  
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• M23 near Gatwick Airport closed during rush hour after fatal crash

  08-07-2026 08:44 via metro.co.uk
  
  A chunk of the M23 is set to remain closed at least until the afternoon after the fatal crash (Picture: Highways England)A section of the M23 has been closed for hours after a fatal crash near Gatwick Airport.
  The crash, involving one vehicle, happened on the M23 southbound at J9 for Crawley and Gatwick at about 1am.
  Drivers face severe delays as the motorway is expected to remain shut into the afternoon while a crash investigation is carried out.
  People travelling to the UK’s second busi
  
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• High-profile Melbourne man accused of raping woman after using cocaine allegedly told victim 'I can't stop' - as defence claims entire incident was fabricated

  08-07-2026 08:44 via dailymail.com
  
  A jury heard the prominent Melbourne identity allegedly ignored repeated pleas to stop before the woman punched him in the face. The defence says none of it happened.
  
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• Aldi to make major change to opening hours as supermarket looks to cut costs

  08-07-2026 08:42 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Some stores will now close at 9pm rather than 10pm, with customer feedback being reviewed before the supermarket makes any further decisions on a broader UK rollout
  
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• Man's bum 'exploded' after he was dismissed by doctors for months

  08-07-2026 08:33 via mirror.co.uk
  
  25-year-old Owen Wiliams has been left in agony, and is unable to work
  
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• Kev in tears in Emmerdale over life destroying tragedy

  08-07-2026 08:30 via metro.co.uk
  
  Kev Townsend delved into his past (Picture: ITV)The following article contains spoilers from the episode of Emmerdale dated July 8. It hasn’t aired on ITV1 yet, but can be viewed on ITVX and YouTube.Kev Townsend (Chris Coghill) rocked up to the Emmerdale village recently and claimed to everyone that he was a changed man. For someone who spent years behind bars, and previously held three men hostage with a sword, it was a bit hard to believe.However, scenes in today’s episode may ind
  
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• Influencer Ayzia J Dies aged 22 after car flips and slams into tree

  08-07-2026 08:29 via metro.co.uk
  
  Ayzia J. Toledo was known for sharing lifestyle and travel content (Picture: Instagram/ayziajxo)Content creator Ayzia J. Toledo has died at the age of 22 after a car crash in New Jersey that also killed one of her passengers.The influencer, who has more than 300,000 followers across her Instagram and TikTok pages, was driving a BMW when the vehicle left the road before overturning and crashing into a tree, according to New Jersey State Police.Authorities said Ayzia and her front-seat passenger,
  
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• Accused 'sex tourist' Robert Andrew McPherson collapses in court moments after magistrate grants us access to 62 child sex charges over alleged abuse in Malaysia

  08-07-2026 08:27 via dailymail.com
  
  Robert Andrew McPherson, 63, is accused of 62 child sex offences. Seconds after a court approved the release of charge details, a loud thud rang through the courtroom.
  
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• Brit tourist 'tries to kiss air steward' as cops storm Ryanair flight in Mallorca

  08-07-2026 08:21 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A 30-year-old Brit has been arrested in Mallorca after allegedly trying to kiss an air steward on a Ryanair flight from London Stansted to the holiday island
  
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• 'Stylish' Dunelm £3 item 'organises any space' similar to £6 The Range

  08-07-2026 08:18 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Dunelm is selling a 'stylish' ribbed storage box from just £3 that shoppers say 'looks expensive'
  
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• Binman urges everyone to follow one important rubbish rule this week

  08-07-2026 08:18 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The waste collector has explained what will happen if you don't take action
  
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• 'Easily organise bathrooms' with 'practical' B&M item in new £3 deal

  08-07-2026 08:17 via mirror.co.uk
  
  B&M claims it is 'ideal for bathrooms, vanity units and bedside tables'
  
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• Huge 132,000sq ft Next store opening in UK shopping centre - 'landmark moment'

  08-07-2026 08:13 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The new flagship store will officially open its doors on Thursday, July 30 and will offer a broader range of products, in addition to an in-store Costa café
  
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• Democratic party implodes over scandal-plagued Graham Platner's nomination as Senate hopeful seeks to choose his own replacement

  08-07-2026 08:11 via dailymail.com
  
  The candidate has denied the allegation but has said he is considering dropping out and finding the 'best path forward' in his race against longtime incumbent Susan Collins.
  
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• M23 Gatwick closed LIVE: Traffic chaos near airport as motorway 'shut for hours'

  08-07-2026 08:05 via mirror.co.uk
  
  National Highways has confirmed the M23 is now closed between J8 (M25 junction) and J10 (Crawley), near Gatwick Airport
  
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• Disturbing new details in House of Horrors case after 16 children were found living at Ohio home in squalor as horrified family member speaks out

  08-07-2026 08:05 via dailymail.com
  
  A relative of the family at the center of Ohio's 'House of Horrors' case says he had no idea what was happening inside the home.
  
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• Telstra outage: Mass network disruption brings Perth Airport to standstill

  08-07-2026 08:01 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Telstra is down in Australia, with outage tracking website DownDetector recording thousands of reports this morning
  
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• This bestselling tower fan is now 50% off ahead of the next UK heatwave

  08-07-2026 08:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Beat the heat with this half-price tower fan deal. (Picture: Metro Deals/Getty)
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  If your bedroom has felt more like a sauna than a sanctuary lately, we’ve spotted a deal that should help – especially as another heatwave is fast approaching. This Oscillating Tower Fan with Remote Control is now half price, down from &p
  
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• The most heartwarming show on TV kept me up bingeing until 2am

  08-07-2026 08:00 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 PageThere’s nothing I love better than a British TV show that combines laughs, cries and stakes that are low but feel absurdly high.The art of the serious sitcom is a fine balance, blending warm humour and dry wit through endearing characters.Shows like Lisa McGee’s Derry Girls, Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s Fleabag, and Sharon Horgan’s Catastro
  
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• I was biphobic for years – until my fiancée changed everything

  08-07-2026 08:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  I realised I had let myself down (Picture: Maria Aldrich)I sat on the edge of my bed, cupping my face with my hands as tears dripped onto my legs.My long-distance girlfriend and I were in a complicated argument over the phone about the dynamics in our relationship. She wanted to feel protected and provided for – even though we were teenagers, both fresh out of high school.During our argument, her final eight words struck me.‘I think we both know what I want,’ she said.She was
  
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• Gabby and Billy’s new romance is blown in Emmerdale and Dawn is very unhappy

  08-07-2026 08:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  The green-eyed monster appears (Picture: ITV)Gabby Thomas (Rosie Bentham), for some reason, feels as though she has to be in a relationship with someone in Emmerdale.
  The character has been unlucky in love for what feels like forever. In the past few years there have been a number of men – Jamie Tate, Nicky Miligan, Vinny Dingle – who started relationships with Gabby, but all ended up breaking her heart in one way or another.Recently, Gabby turned her attention to Ross Barton (Micha
  
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