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• Pass rate for ‘too tough’ maths Higher slashed to 33.8 per cent

  04-08-2015 23:08
  
  A ROW over Scotland’s exams system reignited yesterday as it emerged the pass mark for a controversial Higher maths paper was lowered to just 33.8 per cent.
  
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• Mahmood's immigration reforms face being watered down by No10 'tinkering'

  20-07-2026 23:36 via dailymail.com
  
  Labour sources said the new Prime Minister was poised to 'tinker' with reforms drawn up by Ms Mahmood in a bid to avoid his first backbench rebellion.
  
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• Trump unleashes shock 50% tariffs on Canada in explosive trade war over wine, cars and hockey sticks

  20-07-2026 23:34 via dailymail.com
  
  The President declared Monday that Canada has unfairly discriminated against American autos, alcohol and dairy products.
  
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• Iran declares full-scale war with the US - as Trump's latest strikes are set to intensify

  20-07-2026 23:29 via dailymail.com
  
  American commanders confirmed a 'new wave' of strikes on a ninth consecutive night of bombing on Monday. Several Iranian cities were hit, according to state media.
  
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• Trouble in red-hot succession race as top Republican leader snubs Lindsey Graham's grieving sister

  20-07-2026 23:28 via dailymail.com
  
  News of Darline Graham Nordone's intention to run for her late brother's seat broke today.
  
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• Donald Trump vows Iran will 'pay' after killing of US soldiers

  20-07-2026 23:28 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The US president issued more threats towards the Islamic Republic following the deaths of US troops in Iran
  
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• Al Sharpton and Tyler Perry offer $100,000 reward to anyone who can secure an arrest in Nolan Wells drowning death as grieving parents blast Mississippi cops

  20-07-2026 23:19 via dailymail.com
  
  The family of Nolan Wells, 18, has demanded demanded a thorough and urgent investigation after the teen was found dead following a boat trip with friends.
  
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• Quick-thinking girl, 7, uses MALLET to smash car window and escape 150F torture after grandad left her inside while shopping at Walmart

  20-07-2026 23:15 via dailymail.com
  
  A seven-year-old Colorado girl smashed a car window with a mallet after her grandfather, Eddie Espinoza, 62, allegedly left her alone in the vehicle while he shopped at a Walmart in Thornton.
  
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• Glamorous mommy internet star is caught SHOPLIFTING $2,500 from grocery store, according to cops

  20-07-2026 23:12 via dailymail.com
  
  The beauty influencer was accused of stealing nearly $2,500 over multiple trips to a ShopRite after staff said they caught her shoplifting on surveillance footage and she failed to produce a receipt.
  
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• Young mum dies in horror blaze in Queensland as baby son faces life without her

  20-07-2026 23:10 via dailymail.com
  
  Kallangur woman Isabella Nicholls, 21, suffered significant burns when her Sunshine Coast unit erupted into flames on Sunday night.
  
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• Angela Rayner returns to Cabinet just ten months after quitting in shame over tax scandal - as Andy Burnham hands Red Ed 'consolation prize' of Foreign Secretary after snubbing him as Chancellor

  20-07-2026 23:10 via dailymail.com
  
  It comes little more than 10 months after Ms Rayner quit Keir Starmer's administration following her tearful admission she failed to pay correct tax.
  
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• Argentina hero vents frustration at being left out of World Cup final

  20-07-2026 23:09 via metro.co.uk
  
  Lautaro Martinez did not get on the pitch in the World Cup final (Picture: Getty Images)Despite scoring the winner in Argentina’s semi-final, Lautaro Martinez was left on the bench for the World Cup final and he does not sound happy about it.Martinez watched from the bench as Argentina were beaten 1-0 by Spain on Sunday in New Jersey.The Europeans dominated the game but needed extra time to down the South American champions, when Ferran Torres netted the winner.Argentina were not helped b
  
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• FedEx driver is fired after black woman's Ring doorbell camera caught him using disgusting language while delivering a package

  20-07-2026 23:03 via dailymail.com
  
  A FedEx driver has been fired after a Ring doorbell camera captured the moment he used a racist slur while attempting to deliver a package to a real estate business in Missouri.
  
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• Wandsworth residents brand structure 'IKEA Bridge' after council's £600,000 paintjob

  20-07-2026 22:45 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Wandsworth Council said the work on two railway bridges at on East Putney Underground Station cost £600,000, a restoration residents in the southwest London district have blasted
  
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• Trump vows to kill Iranians ‘many times over’ after 17 US soldiers lost

  20-07-2026 22:44 via metro.co.uk
  
  Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, 19, of Carrollton, Texas, was killed in action on July 17 during an enemy attack at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, Jordan (Picture: US Army)Donald Trump has promised that Iran will pay ‘many times’ over for each American soldier killed.Three Americans were killed since Friday with a fourth missing and presumed dead — in the first fatalities from enemy fire since March.At least 17 American soldiers have been killed so far in the war.
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• 'Andy Burnham draws line under Starmer era with Cabinet overhaul - and shocks with Chancellor pick'

  20-07-2026 22:41 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Uncertainty over Andy Burnham's pick for Chancellor has triggered a state of hysteria in Westminster - and his choice of ex-Defence Secretary John Healey blindsided many
  
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• Andy Burnham's Cabinet - Who's in and who's out as Angela Rayner returns and Rachel Reeves loses job

  20-07-2026 22:40 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Andy Burnham has unveiled his top team as Rachel Reeves and David Lammy departed the government, with the new PM pledging 'the moment when Britain starts to believe again'
  
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• Brit, 46, 'who tried to slit tourist's throat' is arrested on suspicion of attempted murder months after Tenerife attack

  20-07-2026 22:39 via dailymail.com
  
  The 46-year-old, who was wanted on suspicion of attempted murder, was detained by police moments after stepping off his flight at Tenerife South Airport.
  
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• Andy Burnham Cabinet picks – live: New PM brings Angela Rayner back into Government

  20-07-2026 22:39 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Angela Rayner has returned to the Government as new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, has made sweeping changes to the Cabinet — with a big role for experienced John Healey too
  
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• Burnham in shock snub to Red Ed: John Healey is made Chancellor as Miliband gets Foreign Secretary in 'consolation prize' and Rayner returns to Cabinet in housing role

  20-07-2026 22:30 via dailymail.com
  
  Andy Burnham has installed former defence secretary John Healey as Chancellor despite weeks of speculation that it was between Mr Miliband and Shabana Mahmood.
  
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• Iconic Lake Mead reservoir could see levels drop by 33 feet within two years sparking apocalyptic drought warnings

  20-07-2026 22:29 via dailymail.com
  
  The harrowing report has struck fear into locals living in the area - with some saying that only a stroke of luck or divine intervention will save the dire situation.
  
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• Eritrean migrant who had a protruding Adam's apple and five o'clock shadow is a child, court rules

  20-07-2026 22:16 via dailymail.com
  
  The man, who has not been named, changed his date of birth five times and was stopped from entering Britain on several occassions.
  
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• Jack Lisowski and Luca Brecel name their top five snooker players ever

  20-07-2026 22:03 via metro.co.uk
  
  Luca Brecel and Jack Lisowski have picked their snooker GOATS (Pictures: Getty)Naming the greatest players of all time is a classic bit of pub chat for sports fans and snooker enthusiasts are no different.There is still the odd dissenting voice, but the vast majority taking part in the debate agree that Ronnie O’Sullivan is now the GOAT of the baize.Stephen Hendry was widely considered to be the greatest before the Rocket and Steve Davis before him, going back to the 1980s.Where do Hendry
  
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• 'Terrified' monkey found abandoned in laundry bag on North London bus

  20-07-2026 22:01 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A bus driver had a shock when he discovered an extra passenger on the 302 bus in Kensal Rise shortly before 11.45am on Friday morning
  
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• Trump insists Netanyahu will not be arrested in NYC after Mamdani threat

  20-07-2026 21:44 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Donald Trump publicly rebuked Zohran Mamdani after he threatened to arrest Benjamin Netanyahu over war crimes when he arrives in New York City later this year.
  
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• 'Andy Burnham must raise the tax-free personal allowance to help thousands of struggling families'

  20-07-2026 21:44 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Andy Burnham selected his Cabinet after replacing Sir Keir Starmer as Prime Minister on Monday and made several pledges, including help for households struggling with the cost of living
  
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• Samuel L Jackson declares Argentina ‘racist’ after controversial World Cup final

  20-07-2026 21:40 via metro.co.uk
  
  Samuel L Jackson was firmly backing Spain to win the World Cup (Picture: Bonnie Cash/UPI/Shutterstock)Samuel L Jackson’s feelings on the 2026 World Cup result are seemingly clear after he urged Black people ‘not to cheer’ for Argentina.Last night, Lionel Scaloni’s Argentina squad was defeated 1-0 in extra time, leaving Spain, managed by Luis de la Fuente, to lift the trophy (presented to them by Donald Trump) at New York New Jersey Stadium.Anticipation was rife
  
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• Britain's 'Leaning Tower of Pisa' church is set to lose famous wonky spire over 'serious structural issues'

  20-07-2026 21:30 via dailymail.com
  
  Reverend Richard Hines of St Mark's church in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, submitted a planning application to have the Grade II-listed building's upper section pulled down amid draining problems.
  
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• So much for the 'special relationship'! Ed Miliband becomes Britain's top diplomat despite having branded Trump a 'racist and misogynist' and after he blocked strikes against Syria

  20-07-2026 21:26 via dailymail.com
  
  His promotion to Foreign Secretary under new Prime Minister Andy Burnham will see Mr Miliband charged with mending Britain's fraying 'Special Relationship' with the US.
  
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• Pastor and his wife resign in disgrace after they were accused of hiring worst person imaginable to oversee children's programs at their church

  20-07-2026 21:26 via dailymail.com
  
  Pawleys Island Community Church in South Carolina has been marred in controversy since the hire.
  
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