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• Ministers have delayed Heathrow decision until the Summer

  10-12-2015 20:54 via telegraph.feedsportal.com
  
  David Cameron has provoked a furious reaction from business leaders who have accused him of being "gutless" and business leaders "tearing their hair out" at latest news
  
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• Tesco is the latest supermarket trialling human-sized robots — and shoppers think they’re ‘creepy’

  15-07-2026 14:23 via metro.co.uk
  
  Tesco is testing new aisle-roaming robots (Picture: Shutterstock / Travelanza Media)Supermarkets have been making some major tech changes of late, introducing everything from electronic shelf labels to facial recognition scanners.And expect to see more advancements in your local shops soon – including robots.Last year, Morrisons started testing human-sized aisle robots in three of its stores, which roamed the aisles checking the accuracy of prices, promotions and stock levels.Now Tesco ha
  
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• Who did Gray kill in EastEnders as murderer stages shock return?

  15-07-2026 14:16 via metro.co.uk
  
  Will Gruesome Gray add any more EastEnders to his list of victims? (Picture: BBC/Metro)This article contains spoilers from tonight’s episode of EastEnders, which is available to watch now on BBC iPlayer.After more than four years away from EastEnders, Gray Atkins, the monstrous lawyer with a murderous streak a mile wide, is set to make shocking return to Walford.Before the crazed killer makes his comeback, let’s reacquaint ourselves with one of Walford’s most evil residents&he
  
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• Meta accused of using AI to target employees who used sick leave for layoffs

  15-07-2026 14:09 via metro.co.uk
  
  The company has said the claims ‘lack merit’ (Picture: EPA)Some 26 employees of Meta Platforms have filed a lawsuit accusing the tech company of using AI-powered software to target specific staff for mass layoffs.The workers are accusing Meta of using tools that disproportionately target people with disabilities and those who took sick leave.The lawsuit, filed in federal court on July 13 in Oakland, California, alleges that Meta relied on factors such as productivity and monitored w
  
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• Zlatan Ibrahimovic singles out ‘magnificent’ Spain star after France limp out of World Cup

  15-07-2026 14:08 via metro.co.uk
  
  Rodri was ‘magnificent’ in Spain’s World Cup semi-final defeat of France, says Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Picture: FOX Sports)Zlatan Ibrahimovic reserved special praise for Rodri after Spain swept past France to reach the World Cup final, claiming the ‘magnificent’ midfielder was ‘everywhere’ in Dallas.France had been the slight favourites to progress entering into Tuesday’s semi-final having won six from six, blowing all opposition away with an exciting
  
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• Tears for Keir! Reeves weeps and Labour MPs give a standing ovation at Starmer's last PMQs... after they booted him out of No10 for disastrous two years

  15-07-2026 14:06 via dailymail.com
  
  Keir Starmer was cheered into the chamber for the weekly set-piece, and the Speaker praised 'his public service, his international leadership... his steadfast support for Ukraine'.
  
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• Pet crematorium under investigation over 'squalid' conditions after bags full of rotting carcasses and piles of bones and ash discovered

  15-07-2026 14:04 via dailymail.com
  
  Animal Funeral Services, based at Litfield House Farm near Kington, Herefordshire, is being probed over 'squalid' conditions at the premises, including rotting carcasses and piles of bone and ash.
  
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• Argentina star’s English footballer girlfriend reveals who she’ll support in World Cup clash

  15-07-2026 14:04 via metro.co.uk
  
  Kelci Bowers faces an awkward situation on Wednesday (Picture: Instagram/kelci.rose and Getty)Kelci Bowers is an unusual position on Wednesday night as her boyfriend will be taking on her home country when Argentina play England.The huge World Cup semi-final is played in Atlanta, with the winners taking on Spain in Sunday’s final after they beat France in Arlington on Tuesday.English fans at home and in Georgia will be roaring on the Three Lions, although Bowers will be quieter than most.
  
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• Will Ferrell: ‘I know I can commit to a role better than anyone else’

  15-07-2026 14:00 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 PageWill Ferrell is about to play one of the most extreme characters of his career.Enter Lonnie Hawkins, with an orange tan worthy of Donald Trump, bleached blonde curls to match and a smarmy bravado as he swaggers onto the golf course.‘I really wanted to play someone who was the most extreme narcissist ever,’ Will tells Metro while discussing his ne
  
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• PMQs LIVE: Keir Starmer takes final questions and vows "whole-hearted support" as Andy Burnham prepares for No10

  15-07-2026 13:57 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Outgoing Sir Keir Starmer has taken questions at the despatch box for the last time as Prime Minister before he is expected to be succeeded by Andy Burnham next week
  
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• Collections for teachers are topping £500 – it’s gone too far

  15-07-2026 13:55 via metro.co.uk
  
  All teachers deserve a thank you present from the class after all their hard work (Picture: Getty Images)As the school year rolls to an end, I always feel a bit stuck.Not because of the inevitable childcare headaches or wondering how to keep the kids entertained for weeks on end, but for something far more stressful.The now-ubiquitous collection among parents to buy an end-of-term gift for teachers. Of course all teachers deserve a thank you present from the class after all their hard work
  
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• Airline launches handy solution for economy passengers who want more room

  15-07-2026 13:54 via mirror.co.uk
  
  It can be hard to get comfy on a flight, particularly if you're stuck in the middle seat, but now an airline has introduced an innovative hack where passengers can bag more space
  
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• New Aldi £15 ultrasonic cleaner similar to £84 B&Q version coming out this Sunday

  15-07-2026 13:51 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Aldi has announced it is launching a brand new cleaning gadget in its latest line-up of SpecialBuys
  
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• Map shows where in the UK is most at risk of a ‘firewave’

  15-07-2026 13:49 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 PageThe UK is not only in the grips of a heatwave but a ‘firewave’ too, experts have told Metro.At least 19 wildfires were raging up and down the country yesterday, with one moorland in Derbyshire burning for the past three weeks.
  These blazes are exploding in size, threatening communities, gutting ecosystems and fouling the air for thousands of peop
  
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• Russia accused of war crimes over bombs disguised as wet wipes and power banks

  15-07-2026 13:46 via metro.co.uk
  
  Wet wipes boxes and power banks have been used to hide explosivesRussia has been dropping booby-trapped tissue boxes and power banks onto the streets of Ukraine in a new ‘war against civilians’.The decoy bombs have been discovered on the streets of the battleground city of Kherson in recent days.Human rights campaigners have accused Putin’s army of targeting innocent children and adults, who could be killed or lose limbs if they pick up the explosive devices.Charity Hope for U
  
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• England fans sing their hearts out as they pack bars ahead of World Cup semi-final with Argentina

  15-07-2026 13:44 via dailymail.com
  
  England fans sang their hearts out last night as they packed bars and clubs in their hundreds ahead of the crunch World Cup semi-final against Argentina.
  
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• From Hand of God to hand in marriage - the couple who met at England's infamous 1986 Argentina match... and have been in love ever since

  15-07-2026 13:42 via dailymail.com
  
  The 1986 World Cup quarter-final between England and Argentina is now best known for Diego Maradona's infamous 'Hand of God' goal.
  
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• Rural speed limit should be cut to 20mph, Government says as it tells councils to narrow roads and install bollards to protect cyclists

  15-07-2026 13:39 via dailymail.com
  
  Most country lanes are currently derestricted and are subject to the national speed limit of 60mph, however, this new guidance would see it reduced to 20mph.
  
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• Charlie Kirk statue to be unveiled in New York – but people say it’ll be attacked in seconds

  15-07-2026 13:36 via metro.co.uk
  
  There are fears the statue could be vandalised (Picture: Reuters)A statue of Charlie Kirk is set to be unveiled in Times Square one year after his assassination – but there are worries it will be vandalised.The Turning Point USA founder was an infamous commentator who was vocal on issues including opposing trans rights, supporting gun control, and advocating for religion.The close ally of Donald Trump was fatally shot on September 10, 2025, as he spoke on the
  
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• Terrifying footage shows the inside of a train being engulfed by a wildfire

  15-07-2026 13:32 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 PageRail engineers had a narrow escape after being stuck in the middle of a raging wildfire in Canada as flames closed in on them.
  Forest fires are burning through the remote landscape of northwestern Ontario, with severe warnings in place across national parks near Lake Superior.
  A crew of engineers experienced the force of Mother Nature firsthand when being tr
  
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• Jamie Varley's life inside 'Monster Mansion': Dangerous killers circle his cell as he cowers in fear... but he has also struck up an unlikely friendship

  15-07-2026 13:32 via dailymail.com
  
  Jamie Varley, 37, was led down the prison's corridors into D Wing to serve his time alongside a chilling rogues' gallery of some Britain's most depraved child killers, rapists and sex offenders
  
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• The Open 2026: Why is golf 18 holes?

  15-07-2026 13:30 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Many golf fans are unaware of the real reason why golf is played across 18 holes
  
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• From Twitter to X: A history in tweets to mark 20 years of the platform

  15-07-2026 13:30 via metro.co.uk
  
  The app has been home to many significant cultural moments (Picture: Twitter Logo)July 15, 2006. Tony Blair is Prime Minister, Promiscuous reigns as the number 1 single, and the second Pirates of the Caribbean film dominates the box offices. Unknown to most of the world, a platform is released which will permanently alter the global landscape.Twitter. Well, back then it was called twttr – clearly not immune to the craze of ‘disemvoweling’ that characterised the early
  
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• Rory McIlroy speaks out about knighthood snub as he answers awkward tax question

  15-07-2026 13:29 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Rory McIlroy was asked about his tax affairs and knighthood prospects at a press conference ahead of the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale
  
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• Black Flag Resynced glitch splits the sea and lets ships sail underwater

  15-07-2026 13:29 via metro.co.uk
  
  Who knew your ship was also a submarine (YouTube)Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced contains a historic glitch from the original game, which is plunging ships underwater in biblical fashion. Black Flag Resynced has had one of the strongest launches yet for the Assassin’s Creed franchise, breaking series’ records on Steam and selling over two million copies.It hasn’t all been smooth sailing though, with complaints around day one microtransactions and ongoing issues
  
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• Stop unwanted post coming through your letterbox with Royal Mail's sticker

  15-07-2026 13:26 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The delivery service has explained that customers can opt out using a sticker
  
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• Jury is shown CCTV of Tory MP Patrick Spencer in Groucho club bar as he is accused of 'groping breasts of two women'

  15-07-2026 13:26 via dailymail.com
  
  CCTV footage of a Tory MP accused of groping the breasts of two women at a London club has been shown to jurors hearing his sexual assault trial.
  
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• Vulnerable woman gang-raped by trio of small-boat migrants on Brighton beach describes 'unbearable' impact on her life as prosecutor says attackers are 'devoid of humanity'

  15-07-2026 13:16 via dailymail.com
  
  Failed asylum seekers Karin Al-Danasurt, Ibrahim Alshafe and Abdulla Ahmadi are being sentenced for gang-raping an unconscious woman on a beach in Brighton last October.
  
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• End of the Keir show: Starmer pledges 'wholehearted support' to Andy Burnham at final PMQs... despite being ousted by his rival

  15-07-2026 13:16 via dailymail.com
  
  Keir Starmer was cheered into the chamber for the weekly set-piece, and the Speaker praised 'his public service, his international leadership... his steadfast support for Ukraine'.
  
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• Starmer told me Ann Widdecombe's death was a 'burglary that's gone wrong', claims Farage amid row over politicians' security

  15-07-2026 13:14 via dailymail.com
  
  The Reform UK leader said he was also told the same by the chief constable of Devon and Cornwall Police James Vaughan in the aftermath of her body being discovered last week.
  
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