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• New York City police may strike on July 4 to give city ‘independence without cops’

  18-06-2020 22:56 via metro.co.uk
  
  New York City police officers are reportedly planning a strike on July 4 (Picture: ABC News)New York City police officers appear to be planning a strike on July 4 in response to calls to defund police departments across the country.
  The New York Post reported that two messages are circulating throughout the city’s police department encouraging officers to stay home on Independence Day.
  One of the messages says the strike will begin at 3pm on July 4.‘NYPD cops will strike on July 4th
  
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• Pictured: Girlfriend, 33, 'left to freeze to death' on Austrian mountain by her boyfriend in -20C cold - as he now faces homicide trial while tragic questions swirl over what happened

  06-12-2025 14:11 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Kerstin Gurtner, 33, froze to death on Grossglockner, Austria's highest peak, last January after being allegedly 'abandoned' by her boyfriend Thomas Plamberger, during a night-time ascent.
  
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• Doctors warn ALL fat jab patients there's one Christmas favourite drink they should avoid at all costs

  06-12-2025 14:10 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The festive advice has been given to people using GLP-1 weight-loss medications, such as Mounjaro and Wegovy.
  
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• Holly Hagan tearfully recalls sister Darci’s final tragic hours for first time

  06-12-2025 14:09 via metro.co.uk
  Holly Hagan has spoken about her sister’s death in a new interview (Picture: Nick Edwards for http://www.dailymail.co.uk)Geordie Shore star Holly Hagan has spoken for the first time about the moments that led up to the death of her sister Darci Rose aged 19.The 33-year-old first shared the news in October that her half-sister had died, in a post on Instagram.She has now spoken about the moment she woke in the middle of the night to 130 missed calls and her mum’s text messa
  
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• Birmingham crash LIVE as £200K Lamborghini smashed up and police swarm scene

  06-12-2025 14:01 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A Lamborghini has been involved in a collision and police are at the scene on Summer Lane in Birmingham, with the incident causing major disruption to traffic
  
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• What Lando Norris, Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri need to win F1 title in Abu Dhabi

  06-12-2025 14:00 via metro.co.uk
  The championship battle has gone down to the final race (Picture: Getty)Lando Norris, Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri are set for a blockbuster F1 title showdown in Abu Dhabi this weekend.Despite seeing an opportunity to win the championship last week in Qatar come and go, Norris remains the favourite to claim his maiden title, with a strong run of form in the backend of the season seeing him leap to the top of the standings.But Verstappen has a more than realistic chance of claiming his fifth
  
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• 'I’m a vet I have the tools to chop you up into little pieces,' spat lovelorn killer

  06-12-2025 14:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Kenny Fandrich was trying to build a new future, but he couldn’t escape the past. Now a trial has found his killer was the man his wife cheated on him with
  
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• Championship clash SUSPENDED as players taken off pitch after medical emergency

  06-12-2025 14:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Charlton Athletic's Championship fixture with Portsmouth at The Valley was halted after 15 minutes following a medical emergency in the stands
  
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• ‘A sci-fi masterpiece’: Your favourite underrated Netflix shows that deserve better

  06-12-2025 14:00 via metro.co.uk
  Metro readers have praised The Sinner, starring Bill Pullman and Jessica Biel (Picture: Peter Kramer/USA Network)Thrillers, sci-fi, historical drama — whatever genre you love to binge, Netflix has it.
  From Stranger Things and Wednesday to Bridgerton and Squid Game, the streamer has produced some of the most talked-about TV shows of recent years. This helps explain why it’s the world’s most subscribed streaming platform, with a whopping 300 million users.But while these popular
  
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• Hundreds of people told to wash at gyms after water failure

  06-12-2025 13:58 via metro.co.uk
  Hundreds of residents at Barbican Estate have been told to use gyms to shower after a water leak left with with little to no water (Picture: Getty Images)Hundreds of residents in a London estate have been told to shower at gyms after being abandoned with little to no water.Around 486 residents at the Barbican Estate have been left with no or low-pressure water since Thursday morning after a mains leak on Aldersgate Street.Those affected have been told that the issue may persist for the rest of
  
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• 'I went to bed with what felt like flu and nearly died - kids saved my life'

  06-12-2025 13:53 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A mum-of-two said her young boys were left traumatised after they saw her nearly die - she is now raising awareness for the horror infection she faced
  
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• Prince William ‘gently stepping back’ to let Prince George ‘take the lead’

  06-12-2025 13:42 via mirror.co.uk
  
  With the Wales family all stepping out for Princess Kate’s Together at Christmas concert, body language expert Judi James believes William is paving the way for his eldest son and heir to the throne to be the key royal figure at major events
  
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• Police investigating presence of drones over Ireland during Zelensky’s visit

  06-12-2025 13:37 via metro.co.uk
  Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky and his wife Olena arrived in Ireland for an official state visit on Monday (Picture: Clodagh Kilcoyne-Pool/Getty Images)Drones were spotted in Ireland as Volodymyr Zelensky landed in Dublin for an official visit earlier this week.The Ukrainian president and his wife Olena flew to Ireland for a one-day trip on Monday night after which he secured £110 million for the war effort against Russia.Police have now launched an investigation after crew on boa
  
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• Police make arrests after 5ft nutcracker statue which sings to kids is stolen

  06-12-2025 13:33 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The nutcracker statue was snatched from outside the front of Luke Allum Funeral Directors in Sheerness, Kent, with the owner saying it brings joy to kids in the town
  
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• Activists attack Crown Jewels with apple crumble and custard at the Tower of London demanding more tax on higher earners

  06-12-2025 13:28 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Activists from civil-resistance group Take Back Power smothered apple crumble and custard over a glass case containing the Crown Jewels inside the Tower of London, this morning.
  
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• Met Police clear themselves over double murder corruption claims

  06-12-2025 13:26 via mirror.co.uk
  
  'Line of Duty' cops spend three years probing gangland informant Brymour Lindop's links to the gunning down of PC Patrick Dunne and security guard William Danso but fail to speak to an ex-officer with information
  
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• Nutritionist says avoid apples with these stickers on

  06-12-2025 13:22 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Did you know the first number on the sticker of your apples tells you a lot?
  
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• Sam Thompson reveals Zara McDermott took a favourite possession during break up

  06-12-2025 13:21 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 PageSam Thompson has shared the prized item his ex-girlfriend Zara McDermott nabbed after their breakup last January.The Made in Chelsea star, 33, and Love Island icon, 28, are both in new romances as we enter the festive period this year, but there are still lingering reminders of their five-year relationships lurking about.In a new episode of the Staying Relev
  
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• Young actress says it is 'crazy' her arm tattoo ended up under her tongue

  06-12-2025 13:20 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Harriet Trewhitt, 21, had a painful mouth ulcer for months before she discovered it was cancer. Now surgeons have skillfully removed it and reconstructed her tongue using skin from her arm
  
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• 'I was in the room when Prince Harry mocked Trump and one thing left me speechless'

  06-12-2025 13:18 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Duke of Sussex went viral this week after making a surprise cameo on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Now a fan has revealed what it was like to watch the wild skit live
  
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• Woman 'kills schoolgirls with poisoned raspberries over love affair'

  06-12-2025 13:14 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Interpol has issued a notice for a businesswoman who has been accused of sending poisoned raspberries to a luxury flat and killing two teen girls
  
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• 'I am the law'. Sinister boast of the man who runs one of Britain's grimmest housing estates like a 'banana republic' - and says residents who oppose him are possessed by the Devil

  06-12-2025 13:13 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  When a mysterious letter dropped through Rosa's letterbox on November 14 this year, she assumed at first it must be a joke.
  
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• Met Office urges Brits to prepare 'emergency' kit and three items for next week

  06-12-2025 13:08 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Brits might want to consider preparing an 'emergency' kit, the Met Office says, as a new 'danger to life' weather warning has been issued in 32 areas
  
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• Aussie woman sues Sephora over claims she was SACKED for allegedly going to the toilet too many times

  06-12-2025 13:04 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A Brisbane woman is seeking $235,177 from her former employer for allegedly firing her over taking too many toilet breaks on company time.
  
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• Lewis Hamilton’s crash, surprise pole position contender and Mercedes promise to McLaren

  06-12-2025 13:03 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The stage is set for a dramatic Abu Dhabi Grand Prix qualifying session after an FP3 outing that brought with it a red flag, a pit lane crash, and a surprise pole position contender
  
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• Prince Harry slammed for 'larking around' in insensitive move as 'painful truth' exposed

  06-12-2025 13:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Duke of Sussex has been criticised for a recent TV appearance which pointed out the cruel irony of his comedy sketch and his current celebrity lifestyle in the US
  
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• ‘One of the greatest thrillers of all time’ is streaming for free right now

  06-12-2025 13:00 via metro.co.uk
  The film stars Guy Pearce as the lead character, a man suffering from anterograde amnesia (Picture: THA/Shutterstock)A 00s Christopher Nolan film, often lauded as one of the greatest thrillers of all time, is now streaming for free on Channel Four.Memento – starring Guy Pearce, Carrie-Anne Moss, and Joe Pantoliano – is famed for its non-linear narrative, with black-and-white scenes played chronologically, and those in colour shown backwards.It follows Leonard Shelby (Pearce), a man
  
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• I met my soulmate at 54 – he was dead 18 months later

  06-12-2025 13:00 via metro.co.uk
  Looking over, I noticed he had the most beautiful brown eyes (Picture: Alison Larkin)Walking into the historic hotel at the bottom of my road on a snowy Sunday morning, I asked the receptionist for a copy of the New York Times. ‘Sorry, the last one’s just been taken,’ she replied, pointing over her shoulder at a man nearby. Looking over, I noticed he had the most beautiful brown eyes.‘I’m sorry, I took the last paper,’ he said, han
  
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• Tower of London closed after protestors deface Crown Jewels case with custard

  06-12-2025 12:59 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 PageProtesters have covered and damaged the case containing the Crown Jewels at the Tower of London.
  Footage shows protesters from group Take Back Power smearing crumble and custard onto the glass display case protecting the iconic jewelled crown.
  Staff try to stop the pair as they douse the glass in food while tourists watch on.
  The activist group said: ‘
  
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• Marks and Spencer store changes and closures happening before Christmas — full list

  06-12-2025 12:51 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Marks and Spencer has confirmed the closure of 11 in-store cafes nationwide as part of its modernisation plans, with branches in Hull and Ipswich amongst those affected
  
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