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• Ministers say it could take two years to destroy Isis

  03-12-2015 22:35 via feeds.theguardian.com
  
  Military intervention will need to be supported by a diplomatic agreement for a new Syrian transitional government, say government sources
  Cabinet ministers have warned in the aftermath of the first RAF Tornado bombing raids in Syria that it may take as long as two years to destroy Islamic State, saying it will require patience and persistence.
  A military breakthrough may first require diplomatic agreement on the formation of a new transitional government capable of uniting warring forces to dri
  
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• The truth about Jodie is finally exposed in Coronation Street leaving the Platts reeling

  15-07-2026 22:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  A composite image of Jodie, David and ShonaI know. We’ve said it before. But Jodie Ramsey (Olivia Frances-Brown) really is about to be exposed for all her delightfully deranged scheming – and this time, there’s no going back.Before you even start, I feel your pain. It’s increasingly infuriating to see Weatherfield’s newest bunny boiler put her delightfully deranged plots into action each week and manipulate herself out of trouble every time.It’s also ver
  
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• Houston father-of-three whose ICE killing sparked fury had crystal meth in his car at the time of his death, feds claim

  15-07-2026 21:59 via dailymail.com
  
  Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, 52, was killed in Houston last Tuesday by ICE agents while on his way to work.
  
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• Britain's biggest hack: Extraordinary story behind £29m TfL cyber attack carried out by crypto-millionaire teens from their bedrooms, who were eventually snared by a takeaway order…but are still hacking from jail

  15-07-2026 21:59 via dailymail.com
  
  Two teenagers who became Britain's biggest cyber hackers are facing jail for a £29milllion attack on the London transport network after being caught out by a takeaway order.
  
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• England vs Argentina LIVE - World Cup semi-final updates as tempers flare and Thomas Tuchel furious

  15-07-2026 21:53 via mirror.co.uk
  
  England face Argentina in the World Cup semi-final with Thomas Tuchel's men knowing that Spain await in the final if they can knock out Lionel Messi and the reigning world champions
  
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• Vile shoplifter who killed hardworking Walmart employee for trying to stop him fleeing without paying learns fate

  15-07-2026 21:49 via dailymail.com
  
  Timothy W Besaw, 35, was charged with aggravated vehicular homicide and first-degree vehicular assault after striking multiple Walmart employees with his car in October.
  
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• Major Hollyoaks exit ‘sealed’ as key character feared dead

  15-07-2026 21:31 via metro.co.uk
  
  A key character’s fate is hanging in the balance (Picture: Lime Pictures / Metro / Stephen Patterson)The return of Cindy Cunningham (Stephanie Waring) wasn’t the only thing getting Hollyoaks fans talking this evening after an unexpected shooting appeared to spell the end for a key character.
  Rex Gallagher (Jonny Labey) was working late at the garage and taking a phone call when he turned around to find an unexpected assailant pointing a gun at him.
  ‘What’s this?’,
  
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• Covid fraud gang steals hundreds of thousands of pounds for luxury cars and home improvements after lying they were PPE suppliers

  15-07-2026 21:31 via dailymail.com
  
  Jogesh Bhandari launched a company in 2020 to buy and sell millions of boxes of gloves to businesses in desperate need - so he could fund 'significant home improvements' and his lavish lifestyle.
  
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• Cairngorms National Park wildfire sparks evacuations as residents told ‘leave pets’

  15-07-2026 21:25 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Huge plumes of smoke have been coming from the Cairngorms National Park as a wildfire spreads in the Scottish Highlands
  
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• Boy, 14, charged with plotting terror attack on two mosques

  15-07-2026 21:19 via metro.co.uk
  
  The teenager will appear in court on Thursday to face terror charges
  (Picture: Getty Images)A 14-year-old boy will appear in court suspected of plotting to target two mosques in south London.The teen, who can’t be named for legal reasons, was arrested at a home in south London on Thursday.Officers said he was initially arrested on suspicion of criminal damage to a vehicle in Sutton the week before.But a search of the address revealed ‘documents of concern’, Met Police said.The
  
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• England vs Argentina LIVE - World Cup semi-final score updates as Kane and co look to stop Messi

  15-07-2026 21:16 via mirror.co.uk
  
  England face Argentina in the World Cup semi-final with Thomas Tuchel's men knowing that Spain await in the final if they can knock out Lionel Messi and the reigning world champions
  
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• Thousands of England supporters fill pubs and fan zones after bunking out of work early to nab a spot for the semi-final against Argentina

  15-07-2026 21:14 via dailymail.com
  
  Three Lions fans have begun packing out fan zones across the country as Thomas Tuchel's squad prepares to take on Argentina in a historic clash tonight.
  
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• Family of Ann Widdecombe murder suspect say the 'polite, shy, gentle giant' had 'no red flags at all'

  15-07-2026 21:09 via dailymail.com
  
  Armed police swooped on a council house in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, on Saturday where they arrested a 28-year-old man on suspicion of the killing of the 78-year-old veteran politician.
  
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• Florida grandma furious after state issues her with hilariously raunchy new license plate

  15-07-2026 21:07 via dailymail.com
  
  A Florida woman has been left red faced after opening her mailbox to discover a license plate that appeared to spell out a very risqué message.
  
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• Elderly man first confirmed victim of San Francisco Bay boat sinking, with three other passengers still missing nearly 24 hours on

  15-07-2026 21:07 via dailymail.com
  
  Clifford Boisa, 79, was among 20 people on board a boat involved in a memorial service that sank in the cold, fast-moving waters near Alcatraz Island.
  
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• UK weather maps show new 36C heatwave surge with nine counties at 35C or more

  15-07-2026 21:06 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Weather models show temperatures in the UK could soon surge back to 36C despite forecasts predicting that heatwave conditions will ease off from this weekend
  
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• England fans pack out pubs and fan zones ahead of highly anticipated Argentina semi-final tonight

  15-07-2026 20:57 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Nervous and excited England fans have picked up the pints at pubs and fan zones across the country for the clash against Argentina
  
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• Outrageous defense of Canadian woman who attacked conservative teens on July 4th over their clothes: Her husband reveals what REALLY happened before her arrest... and how she's coping in ICE jail

  15-07-2026 20:52 via dailymail.com
  
  Kaitlyn Tracey, 33, is locked up at New Jersey's notorious immigration facility, Delaney Hall, after being detained over an alleged assault on a MAGA teen during Fourth of July celebrations.
  
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• Ant and Dec vow to remake iconic 2002 music video if England win World Cup

  15-07-2026 20:52 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 PageWhen it comes to England football anthems, the obvious one that comes to mind is Three Lions (Football’s Coming Home).But another double act, aside from Baddiel and Skinner, entered their tune into the pantheon of footie chants.
  DJ, spin Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly’s We’re On The Ball.The track debuted in 2002 as the official England
  
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• Teen sent chilling 'I've killed someone' text after hit-and-run, then ordered pizza

  15-07-2026 20:43 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Sonny Horsfall, 18, lost control of his car and slammed into an 84-year-old man before fleeing the scene and telling a friend 'I'm going to jail, I've killed someone'
  
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• Shaven-headed woman, 23, says she killed ex-lover with a sword after mistakenly blaming her for horrific gang rape

  15-07-2026 20:43 via dailymail.com
  
  CONTAINS GRAPHIC CONTENT: Kiara McCulley, 23, is testifying at the murder trial of her ex-boyfriend, who stands accused of killing their former lover Grace Jennings.
  
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• As he STILL hasn't said who his chancellor will be, why Andy Burnham's dithering should raise alarm bells...

  15-07-2026 20:43 via dailymail.com
  
  Being leader of a great nation is very different to life as a glorified council boss. From his first day in office, Andy Burnham will have challenges coming at him from all sides
  
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• Toddler who lived in foster care for first nine months of his life suffers horrific fate after being returned to his biological mother

  15-07-2026 20:38 via dailymail.com
  
  Two-year-old Legend Lee died in November last year after suffering severe burns, according to detectives.
  
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• Blinkered SNP presses on with private jet tax despite investment fears

  15-07-2026 20:38 via dailymail.com
  
  SNP ministers have been accused of making Scotland less attractive to investors by pushing ahead with a 'punitive' private jet tax.
  
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• Pete Hegseth demands troops prove their manhood in wild new 'High-T Department of War' order

  15-07-2026 20:33 via dailymail.com
  
  Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced a new health initiative that will introduce mandatory annual testosterone screenings for active-duty US service members.
  
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• Miami woman, 32, erupted into scissor-wielding frenzy of violence after male companion told her to stop drinking in back of Uber, say cops

  15-07-2026 20:33 via dailymail.com
  
  Lynn Marie Zamora, 32, was arrested on Tuesday July 14 and charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon after the alleged attack on Monday evening.
  
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• Family of Ann Widdecombe 'murder' suspect say the 'polite, shy, gentle giant' had 'no red flags at all'

  15-07-2026 20:32 via dailymail.com
  
  Armed police swooped on a council house in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, on Saturday where they arrested a 28-year-old man on suspicion of the killing of the 78-year-old veteran politician.
  
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• 'Cowardly' burglar, 40, 'headbutted and killed frail 86-year-old pensioner during nighttime raid on his London home'

  15-07-2026 20:32 via dailymail.com
  
  Ashley Malcolm, 40, is accused of murdering John Burke (pictured), who died the day after he was attacked in Hackney, north London , early on September 29 2025.
  
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• Man 'brutally punched seagull' in front of kids after it tried to steal his food

  15-07-2026 20:25 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Police are investigating after a man allegedly grabbed a seagull by the harbour in Porthleven, Cornwall and 'smashed' it against a wall because it tried to steal his food
  
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• JK Rowling's rape charity threatens Amnesty with legal action after it is
bombarded with abuse

  15-07-2026 20:24 via dailymail.com
  
  JK Rowling's rape support centre says it has been bombarded with threats and abuse and is considering legal action after it was dubbed 'anti-rights' in a report by Amnesty International UK.
  
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