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• Mum and seven-year-old dead after five people pulled from water off Aberdeen beach

  20-08-2016 19:55 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A 37-year-old woman and her son have died after getting into difficulty at around 4.45pm this afternoon while playing in the sea
  
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• Archaeologists unearth new clue in the Ark of the Covenant mystery

  01-07-2026 16:34 via metro.co.uk
  
  Researchers believe they may have found walls of the Tabernacle (Picture: Mishkan Shiloh Foundation)Archaeologists believe they’ve uncovered fresh clues that could solve one of history’s most famous mysteries.No, not the whereabouts of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, Rembrandt’s The Storm on the Sea of Galilee or any of the millions of pairs of AirPods we’ve all collectively lost. We’re talking about the Ark of the Covenant.According to the Bible, the Ark was a gol
  
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• This ‘life-changing’ 48 hour payday rule could finally curb your overspending

  01-07-2026 16:33 via metro.co.uk
  
  If you’re a keen payday spender, this rule could help you cut back (Picture: Shutterstock / Pixel-Shot)Those first couple days after you’ve been paid can be a bit of a free for all. An M&S lunch? Yes please. Those new shoes you’ve been eyeing up? Don’t mind if I do.But soon enough, you realise you’ve still got a long month ahead, and you’re skint once more.And that’s where the 46 hour payday rule comes in — a handy personal finance hack that c
  
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• Eccentric pub owner of franchise with ‘no swearing’ rule dies aged 81

  01-07-2026 16:33 via metro.co.uk
  
  Humphrey Smith is known for the strict rules he imposed in his boozers (Picture: SWNS)The owner of Samuel Smith’s Brewery, known for its infamous strict rules, has died at the age of 81.Humphrey Smith sat at the helm of the UK’s largest independent brewery and pub chain – established in 1758 – since the 1980s.Mr Smith is perhaps best-known for upholding strict policies banning phones, music, and swearing in Samuel Smith’s 200 pubs.In a tribute, The British Pubs Fac
  
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• Pride in the era of Trump: in the Deep South, these Drag queens are fighting back

  01-07-2026 16:25 via metro.co.uk
  
  These drag queens want to change the narrative (Pictures: Getty, Keleigh Klarke, Taylor Alxndr)As the sun sets in Memphis, Tennessee, Keleigh Klarke pins up her curls, puts on lip gloss and gets ready to perform. Growing up in rural Texas, Keleigh – real name Kelly McDaniel, 46 – was always interested in makeup, fashion and beauty pageants, but didn’t have many outlets to express his interests.‘The night I went to my first drag show, everything changed,’ he to
  
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• England vs DR Congo - World Cup LIVE: Team news 'LEAKED' as Thomas Tuchel settles his right-back dilemma - and fans get set to bunk off work and head to the pub to watch Round of 32 clash

  01-07-2026 16:23 via dailymail.com
  
  Follow Daily Mail Sport's live blog as England take on DR Congo in Atlanta in the last 32 of the World Cup.
  
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• England bunks off work for the World Cup: Rush hour comes early as fans head home or to the pub to watch Three Lions take on DR Congo in their first knockout match

  01-07-2026 16:23 via dailymail.com
  
  As many as 28million pints are tipped to be knocked back, with viewing figures of 15million also predicted in the largest teatime TV audience for five years.
  
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• Awful and avoidable reason popular girl, 19, died during boat trip to 'Sex Rock': Grieving sister reveals tragic final moments and insists sibling was NOT too drunk to swim

  01-07-2026 16:23 via dailymail.com
  
  Marly Kinney, 19, was last seen alive on Grayson Lake, Kentucky, on June 24, and her body was found on Sunday. Now her sister has pieced together her final moments from witness accounts.
  
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• Trump account's well-timed stock buys... including a stake in Taser firm now poised to arm ICE

  01-07-2026 16:22 via dailymail.com
  
  Donald Trump's brokerage accounts made a string of well-timed stock purchases in his first year back in the White House, financial disclosures show.
  
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• Tottenham ‘closer than ever’ to signing £86m Man Utd target alongside Mateus Fernandes

  01-07-2026 16:21 via metro.co.uk
  
  Close closing in on another huge swoop (Picture: Catherine Ivill – AMA/Getty Images)Tottenham are ‘closer than ever’ to agreeing a deal to sign Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United after making a new offer for the midfielder.Tonali is wanted by clubs across the Premier League with Arsenal, Manchester United and Manchester City all interested in luring him away from St James’ Park this summer.United hold him in high regard while Arsenal’s interest is said to have sta
  
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• Teachers set to strike as schools face cuts to fund new pay deal

  01-07-2026 16:21 via dailymail.com
  
  The National Education Union (NEU) said it would 'not accept' the deal, which will see teachers paid 3.5 per cent more from September and a further 3 per cent the following year.
  
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• Trump takes maiden flight on Qatar's gold-trimmed jet as fury grows over 'gift' with security risks and strings attached

  01-07-2026 16:18 via dailymail.com
  
  President Donald Trump boarded his very first flight on the self-dubbed 'world's most luxurious plane' this morning, departing for North Dakota to attend an America 250 celebration.
  
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• Outrage as platform to remove 551 films users have paid for

  01-07-2026 16:18 via metro.co.uk
  
  Terminator 2 is one of the films UK customers will lose access to (Picture: StudioCanal/REX/Shutterstock)Customers in the United Kingdom will no longer be able to watch previously purchased movies and shows from a production company after a platform erased 551 titles from its library.Sony recently informed its PlayStation customers in the UK that it will be scaling down its digital store.In a legal notice, Sony said that affected customers will lose the ability to stream titles such asPaddingto
  
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• Elle star Lexi Minetree says copying Reese Witherspoon ‘would be a disservice’

  01-07-2026 16:16 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 PageFilling Reese Witherspoon’s pink and sparkly shoes as Elle Woods is a daunting task for anyone.
  But for Lexi Minetree, who stars as a younger version of the character in the new Amazon Prime Video Legally Blonde prequel series Elle, they fit like a glove.
  The 25-year-old, whose previous credits include Law and Order: SVU, plays the titular character as
  
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• Gran crushed to death after house wall collapsed on top of her while she was hanging washing out

  01-07-2026 16:15 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Grandmother Clarice Berry, 77, was left buried under rubble and was eventually freed by firefighters after neighbours heard the wall collapse, comparing it to a "bomb"
  
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• England vs DR Congo LIVE: Team news LEAKED with Rashford and Madueke 'set to start'

  01-07-2026 16:14 via mirror.co.uk
  
  England will kick-off their World Cup knockout campaign by facing DR Congo in Atlanta, as Thomas Tuchel's side bid to reach the round of 16, where they'd face Mexico/Ecuador
  
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• Footage emerges of accused people smugglers - as it's revealed boatload of alleged illegal Chinese arrivals to Australia spent hours going to a supermarket and a pub before they were found

  01-07-2026 16:13 via dailymail.com
  
  Two alleged people smugglers were arrested at Weipa Bakery, in Far North Queensland, on Tuesday.
  
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• Brittany Ferries cuts popular ferry route to France after 40 years

  01-07-2026 16:11 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The routes have long been popular with holidaymakers visiting the Brittany area of France, offering a range of daytime and overnight services, and the company has confirmed it's making changes to other lines as well
  
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• Berlin prepares to demolish Hitler's WW2 military bunker and turn it into flats sparking furious row

  01-07-2026 16:10 via dailymail.com
  
  Berlin is preparing to demolish a Nazi-era bunker and turn it into flats, sparking a major furore.
  
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• BBC Radio presenter Eddie Nestor, 62, steps away from his role after being diagnosed with cancer

  01-07-2026 16:06 via dailymail.com
  
  The 62-year-old broadcaster and actor revealed he spent both Father's Day and his birthday in hospital and had since undergone his first chemotherapy session.
  
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• The surprising American voters want to see as the 'face' of the US revealed... in sobering news for Obama and Trump

  01-07-2026 16:05 via dailymail.com
  
  Americans have a surprising take on who they believe best represents the US today as the country celebrates its 250th birthday.
  
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• PMQs RECAP: Keir Starmer hits back at Tories' record in heated defence clash with Kemi Badenoch

  01-07-2026 16:01 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The fallout over the controversial Defence Investment Plan continues as Keir Starmer faced his first PMQs since the announcement - Andy Burnham also set out his vision for the UK and a new 'No 10 North'
  
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• What does the DR stand for in DR Congo? World Cup abbreviation explained

  01-07-2026 15:56 via mirror.co.uk
  
  DR Congo are facing England in the round of 32 at World Cup 2026 but many fans may be unware what the 'DR' in their name stands for
  
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• Summer break-down: Seven in 10 parents say the school holidays are the most stressful time of year

  01-07-2026 15:56 via dailymail.com
  
  Whether it is seeing their children dossing about, snacking constantly while on video games, three quarters of British parents say the summer holidays are the most stressful time of the year.
  
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• M&S launching school uniform sale with 20% off starting Thursday

  01-07-2026 15:56 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Shoppers will have until stock runs out to take advantage of the deals
  
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• Millions of phone alerts are set to go off at the same time this month - as fresh warning is issued it could be dangerous for vulnerable women

  01-07-2026 15:55 via dailymail.com
  
  People with hidden phones, especially domestic violence victims, have been warned to switch off their devices on July 27.
  
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• UKHSA health update for people born in these years

  01-07-2026 15:54 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The UK Health Security Agency has issued an urgent appeal
  
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• Menopausal women urged to cut back on 1 popular drink — not coffee

  01-07-2026 15:54 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A weight loss expert has shared the impact of one drink on menopausal women struggling with weight gain, alongside other dietary tweaks to help manage menopause weight management
  
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• Should workers get time off to watch England World Cup games? Take our poll and have your say

  01-07-2026 15:52 via mirror.co.uk
  
  England has hit fever pitch after topping Group L with tens of millions of Three Lions supporters set to pack pubs and fan zones across the country in the hopes of seeing football coming home
  
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• Dr Oscar says viral '10-second finger exercise' could help prevent dementia

  01-07-2026 15:51 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The simple exercise has been viewed by millions
  
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