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• Mystery shell-shaped UFO captured 'flouncing' through night sky over Siberia

  01-07-2016 23:11 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The bright light can be seen rapidly jerking across the screen in the footage - but the person who filmed it insists he didn't move the camera
  
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• Headteacher struck off after changing school dates to go on luxury cruise

  03-07-2026 20:38 via metro.co.uk
  
  Joy Ballard used school funds to buy herself a car to take to France, as well as TVs and karaoke machines (Picture: Isle of Wight County Press/Solent News)A headteacher used school funding to buy a car for herself to drive to France, having changed term dates to fit her holidays.Joy Ballard, who led Ryde Academy on the Isle of Wight, also wasted public money on camping equipment, karaoke machines, and televisions that were barely used by the school, an inquiry found.Mrs Ballard, 49, purchased a
  
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• Active shooter reported in Dearborn mall, as terrifying video shows shots ring out by shops in Detroit suburb

  03-07-2026 20:26 via dailymail.com
  
  Terrifying footage shows shots ringing out inside the Fairlane Mall in Dearborn, Michigan as witnesses scrambled for their lives.
  
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• More than a third of Trump's own Republicans say he should not be star of America's birthday celebration

  03-07-2026 20:25 via dailymail.com
  
  As Americans prepare to celebrate the 250th birth of their country they are tried of Trump trying to make himself the center of July 4th.
  
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• Mum and toddler stranded in Spain after 'quietly introduced' passport rule stops them flying home to UK

  03-07-2026 20:18 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A mother has been left stranded with her two-year-old daughter after a new passport rule that was 'quietly introduced' prevented them from flying back to the UK
  
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• Man Utd offered England star chance to be captain before pulling out of transfer

  03-07-2026 20:17 via metro.co.uk
  
  Bruno Fernandes has been Man Utd captain since 2023 (Photo: Getty)Manchester United reportedly offered an England World Cup star the chance to become their future captain, but ultimately decided against signing the player.After completing a deal to sign Atalanta’s Ederson, Michael Carrick is aiming to buy at least one more central midfielder this summer transfer window.That process is not going well however, as their two top targets have decided to join rival clubs, with Matheus Fernandes
  
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• EuroMillions results LIVE: Lucky jackpot winner could scoop huge £69M prize

  03-07-2026 20:15 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A life changing £69million could be won tonight in the EuroMillions lottery draw which would allow you to buy your dream house or retire and travel the world
  
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• Huge wildfire rips through Costa Brava as 12,000 people warned to 'stay indoors'

  03-07-2026 20:11 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A wildfire near the Costa Brava has torn through around 750 hectares of forest, sparking stay-at-home orders for around 12,000 people in several municipalities
  
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• Men who went 'fishing for Jews' in Stamford Hill as they filmed anti-Semitic videos on TikTok given suspended prison sentences

  03-07-2026 20:10 via dailymail.com
  
  Two men who went 'fishing for Jews' in Stamford Hill, inner London, as they filmed anti-Semitic TikTok videos have been given suspended prison sentences.
  
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• Ministers eye up potential visa restrictions among suite of sanctions for Pakistan if country's government refuses to accept return of 'monster' grooming gang ringleader Shabir Ahmed

  03-07-2026 20:08 via dailymail.com
  
  Mr Ahmed was released from HMP Leeds on Thursday after serving just 14 years of his 22-year sentence for the crime of 30 child rape offences.
  
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• Neighbours at war in row over Berlin Wall: Property developer faces council probe after erecting section of the famous concrete structure in his garden without planning permission

  03-07-2026 20:07 via dailymail.com
  
  Steve Thorpe, 65, hoped to display a piece of the historic structure 650 miles away from the German capita atl his home in Dulwich, south-east London.
  
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• Leaked audio exposes 'cardiac arrest' scramble at Mitch McConnell's home as he spends 19th day in hospital

  03-07-2026 20:06 via dailymail.com
  
  Former Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell has spent nearly \ nearly three weeks in the hospital after suffering a medical emergency at his Washington, D.C., home.
  
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• Extreme heat cripples Trump's Great American State Fair as National Mall turns into furnace

  03-07-2026 19:59 via dailymail.com
  
  The Great American State Fair - the center piece of Donald Trump's celebration for the nation's 250th birthday - has been closed due to extreme heat.
  
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• Andy Burnham vows to ditch first past the post voting system in favour of proportional representation to allow smaller parties to govern

  03-07-2026 19:59 via dailymail.com
  
  The commitment would allow smaller parties like the Greens, Liberal Democrats and Reform UK to form part of the government.
  
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• Mohamed Salah in talks with new club after Liverpool exit

  03-07-2026 19:49 via metro.co.uk
  
  Mohamed Salah is in talks to move to the Saudi Pro League (Getty)Mohamed Salah has received an approach from Al-Ahli after leaving Liverpool on a free transfer, according to reports.Salah called time on his nine-year stint at Liverpool at the end of last season having helped the club win eight major trophies, including two Premier League titles and the Champions League.The 34-year-old reached an agreement with Liverpool to terminate his £400,000-a-week contract a year early, leaving him f
  
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• Andy Burnham says he'll push to ditch the UK's 'first past the post' voting system - as PM-in-waiting is accused of 'hiding from scrutiny' by opting for 'softball' questions on Reddit

  03-07-2026 19:44 via dailymail.com
  
  The prime minister-in-waiting said he wanted Labour to make a commitment to electoral reform in the party's next manifesto.
  
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• PM-in-waiting Andy Burnham rules out calling early general election

  03-07-2026 19:40 via mirror.co.uk
  
  PM-in-waiting Andy Burnham - who is expected to succeed Keir Starmer in No10 later this month - said his focus would be delivering on Labour’s 2024 election manifesto
  
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• Boy, 13, mauled by shark he caught while fishing is rushed to hospital

  03-07-2026 19:30 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A shark up to six feet long has attacked a teenager out fishing on a boat in McIntosh County, Georgia, with reports that he was bitten on the thigh and badly injured
  
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• 'Common sense' appeal to bosses for England fans facing 3am World Cup bedtime - and that's before extra-time

  03-07-2026 19:16 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The TUC has joined calls for employers to cut workers some slack if they're desperate to watch England's last 16 game against Mexico when it comes to starting later on Monday
  
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• Tim Henman says only one player can stop Jannik Sinner winning Wimbledon

  03-07-2026 19:05 via metro.co.uk
  
  Former Wimbledon semi-finalist Tim Henman (Picture: Getty)Tim Henman believes only one player is capable of preventing Jannik Sinner from retaining his Wimbledon title at the All England Club.Sinner overcame Carlos Alcaraz in an enthralling four-set contest last year to win the Wimbledon title for the first time in his career.But the Italian arrived back at the All England Club this week with questions hanging over his title defence following his shock second-round exit in May&rs
  
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• Man who shot dead 15-year-old boy in Teletubbies Park before Notting Hill Carnival is jailed for 35 years

  03-07-2026 19:05 via dailymail.com
  
  Aderahman Boumzough was sentenced to 35 yearsat Woolwich Crown Court on Friday after he was found guilty of murdering teenager Rene Graham and the attempted murder of another man.
  
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• NASA sends spacecraft the size of a fridge to catch its falling Swift telescope in daring mission

  03-07-2026 19:03 via mirror.co.uk
  
  NASA has launched a never-before-attempted mission to stop its Swift telescope from crashing back down to Earth - using a flying robot the size of a fridge
  
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• Tributes paid to 'incredible' mother-of-four, 44, after she was killed in plane crash near airfield

  03-07-2026 19:00 via dailymail.com
  
  The family of 'deeply devoted' mother-of-four Nicola Wright, 44, have paid tribute to her 'adventurous spirit' after her plane crashed near Dunkeswell Airfield in Devon, last Friday.
  
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• I broke my date’s nose during sex – but he didn’t stop

  03-07-2026 19:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  I’d known Gary for around 10 years – we were good friends (Picture: Getty Images)‘Ow!’Gary* and I both yelled out in pain at the exact same time. He was behind me when he screamed, and I was on all fours.I felt something wet drip on my back.‘Wait-’ I tried to stop him, but Gary was behind me, riding me doggy-style and about to orgasm.But I had just headbutted his nose and was pretty sure he was dripping blood on my back.This didn’t stop him, though.&lsq
  
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• From Maebe to Boots and H&M – here’s everything a shopping expert is buying this weekend

  03-07-2026 19:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  That white lace top? Need it. (Picture: Metro/Getty)Guess who’s back? No, not just Formula 1 roaring into Silverstone or BST Hyde Park taking over London’s social calendar – me.After spending what felt like an entire week submerged in Amazon Prime Day deals and desperately trying to convince myself I didn’t need another air fryer, I’m back with a fresh round-up of the shopping launches, beauty drops and lifestyle news worth knowing about.And honestly, the timing co
  
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• The real reason Granit Xhaka snubbed Chelsea transfer to stay at Sunderland

  03-07-2026 18:55 via metro.co.uk
  
  Granit Xhaka is currently captaining Switzerland at the World Cup (Photo: Getty)Granit Xhaka will NOT be moving to Chelsea as the former Arsenal captain has decided he wants to stay at Sunderland, according to reports.The Premier League was left stunned last week when it was reported that Chelsea had agreed personal terms with Xhaka, who is currently captaining Switzerland at the World Cup.Xabi Alonso was pushing for the transfer, determined to reunite with the midfielder who led his Bayer Leve
  
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• Tens of millions bake under July 4 weekend heat dome as NYC swelters through hottest day in 14 years ahead of America 250 celebrations

  03-07-2026 18:54 via dailymail.com
  
  Cities across the Northeast are facing brutal temperatures during the historic holiday weekend.
  
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• Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds missing from Taylor Swift’s wedding after legal drama

  03-07-2026 18:54 via metro.co.uk
  
  Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds have been seen hundreds of miles away from New York City (Picture: Getty/Instagram)As Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding celebrations get underway in New York, one famous couple appears to be noticeably absent.Despite once being among Swift’s closest friends, Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds were nowhere to be seen as A-list guests descended on Manhattan for what is shaping up to be one of the biggest celebrity weddings in years.Instead, the Hollywo
  
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• Novak Djokovic given 'bad news' moments after finishing Wimbledon match

  03-07-2026 18:50 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Novak Djokovic drew level with Roger Federer's all-time Wimbledon singles record of 105 wins but Annabel Croft was quick to point out some bad news
  
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• Grieving family gets $19m payout after watching son, 8, get crushed to death by tree that summer camp staff 'knew was ready to fall'

  03-07-2026 18:50 via dailymail.com
  
  The family of Lamar McGlothurn, 8, have been awarded a total of $19 million as they settled a lawsuit over the boy's death, almost a year after he was killed by a falling tree branch.
  
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