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• Pilot lands aircraft UPSIDE DOWN in bizarre crash - but walks away without a scratch

  16-08-2015 22:45 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The pilot, in his thirties,was checked over by an Air Ambulance doctor and had no injuries on him, just a few aches and pains
  
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• Epstein didn't like my tattoo - so he had it sliced off: How depraved tycoon ordered surgery that left model 'assistant' disfigured and sexually abused her on day release

  20-07-2026 18:15 via dailymail.com
  
  A former 'assistant' to notorious paedophile Jeffrey Epstein has revealed he ordered her to have surgery to cut off a small tattoo, which left her disfigured. 
  
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• Lunatic arrested after setting Manhattan ICE building on fire

  20-07-2026 18:09 via dailymail.com
  
  A man was arrested after lighting an 'incendiary device' outside of the New York City Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office in lower Manhattan.
  
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• Dozens of US troops wounded in secret Iran strikes the Pentagon kept quiet

  20-07-2026 18:07 via dailymail.com
  
  The strikes, which also damaged multiple US helicopters, were not publicly disclosed by the Pentagon.
  
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• Andy Burnham live: Prime Minister's new Cabinet changes with David Lammy, Rachel Reeves and Liz Kendall OUT

  20-07-2026 18:06 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Andy Burnham's new Cabinet will look significantly different to that of Keir Starmer as high profile names, such as deputy prime minister David Lammy and Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves, have gone
  
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• Coroner in Preston Davey case warns public bodies 'need to be scrutinised'

  20-07-2026 18:04 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A coroner said there is "sufficient" reason to resume an inquest into murdered toddler Preston Davey's death, as public bodies may face scrutiny over the case
  
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• Notorious Mexican drug lord 'El Mayo' sentenced to life in prison

  20-07-2026 18:02 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, aged 76, was a kingpin in moving drugs into the US, was guaranteed the sentence following his guilty plea last year to trafficking charges
  
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• 'Andy Burnham makes belter of a first impression but must act quickly to change Britain'

  20-07-2026 17:48 via mirror.co.uk
  
  'This PM’s arrival was arguably the most impressive of 10 PMs I’ve covered moving into the seat of political power, 11 if you count watching Thatcher in my teenage years'
  
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• QUENTIN LETTS: Eyelashes Andy lifted his prominent jaw and spoke without notes, lectern or discernible policy. His memorised lines were nothing more than fluff and boiler-plate baloney...

  20-07-2026 17:37 via dailymail.com
  
  Our 59th Prime Minister sauntered through the door of 10 Downing Street after the usual palaver: a ride in an armour-plated Range Rover, 'kissing hands' at the Palace and then a speech...
  
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• King Charles praises Europe’s first eco-mosque during visit to Cambridge

  20-07-2026 17:36 via mirror.co.uk
  
  King Charles, who has long supported interfaith relations - has spoken with community leaders at the revolutionary mosque, which prioritises a safe place for prayer while also promoting sustainability
  
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• GAME administrators blame digital games and Brexit for downfall

  20-07-2026 17:35 via metro.co.uk
  
  Don’t expect a comeback (Peter Dazeley/Getty Images)Details around the downfall of GAME have been revealed, including a massive debt of almost £16 million. Back in February of this year, UK video game retailer GAME entered administration for the second time. This led to the closure of the last few standalone stores across the UK, with the business now only operating online and via concession stores in Sports Direct and House Of Fraser. 
  A new report has shed light on
  
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• The breathtaking Greek island at the centre of The Odyssey

  20-07-2026 17:32 via metro.co.uk
  
  Ithaca is just off the coast of the more popular Kefalonia (Picture: Getty Images/500px)Dramatic coastlines, a dreamscape of shimmering blue waters, and the site of ancient myth… it could only be Ithaca.Just off the coast of Kefalonia, this small Greek island may be lesser-known than the rest, but it has a starring role in Homer’s Odyssey as the birthplace of Odysseus, and where he returns after the Trojan war.All of that to say, it’s shrouded in legend and magic.An
  
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• Public officials should be scrutinised over the abuse and murder of adopted baby Preston Davey, coroner urges

  20-07-2026 17:32 via dailymail.com
  
  Speaking at Blackpool Coroner's Court, senior coroner for Blackpool and Flyde, Alan Wilson, said it is 'highly likely' an inquest will be held into 13-month-old Preston's death.
  
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• Terrified and starving monkey locked in a cage and dumped on London bus

  20-07-2026 17:26 via metro.co.uk
  
  The common marsomet was dumped with just an apple for food (Picture: RSPCA)A mum with a pram made an unlikely discovery on a London bus.Struggling to get past a big laundry bag in the aisle, she alerted the driver to a distressed chirping coming from inside.Peering into the bag, he found a terrified common marmoset cowering in a locked cage.The RSPCA is working to trace the person who dumped her on the 302 bus travelling between Mill Hill Broadway Station and Kensal Rise after it arrived at Ken
  
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• Final words of woman killed by 13ft alligator as boyfriend tried to save her

  20-07-2026 17:26 via metro.co.uk
  
  Chance Allison wrestled with the 13ft alligator until it released Brittany (Picture: Facebook)A Florida woman who was mauled to death by a 13ft alligator was freed from its grip by her boyfriend and still had a faint pulse when rescuers reached her.Brittany Clark, 31, died on the way to hospital despite Chance Allison wrestling with the animal and impressively managing to pull her from the water — risking his own life in the process.The couple had been hiking with friends and Brittany&rsq
  
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• Argentina in fresh punch shame after World Cup final as new footage emerges

  20-07-2026 17:25 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Spain's World Cup triumph descended into chaos as Argentina players and staff were seen throwing punches following the full-time whistle at MetLife Stadium
  
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• Josh Kerr slams 'appalling' prize money he receives for running the fastest mile ever

  20-07-2026 17:21 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Josh Kerr - the new fastest man over a mile - felt the financial reward he was given didn't reflect the magnitude of his achievement
  
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• The mad tattoo Marc Cucurella has promised to get after Spain won World Cup

  20-07-2026 17:20 via metro.co.uk
  
  Unsurprisingly Marc Cucurella has done something a bit daft (Picture: Getty Images)Marc Cucurella is now a World Cup winner and he is going to celebrate in unique fashion, by getting a very interesting new tattoo.It has been a huge summer for the full-back, having signed for Real Madrid from Chelsea and now adding the World Cup to his incredible CV.Spain beat Argentina 1-0 after extra time in Sunday’s World Cup final in New Jersey, a game they dominated but only narrowly won despite the i
  
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• Andy Burnham 'invites Donald Trump to Manchester' in awkward first phone call... despite new PM previously suggesting he would BAN 'deeply troubling' US President from city

  20-07-2026 17:18 via dailymail.com
  
  The new Labour premier's chat with the US President was among his first tasks after entering Downing Steet on Monday.
  
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• Burnham's Cabinet bloodbath kicks off as Rachel Reeves is brutally sacked - along with Starmer loyalists David Lammy, Steve Reed and Peter Kyle

  20-07-2026 17:17 via dailymail.com
  
  Andy Burnham has started reshaping his team after admitting in his first speech to the country that the Labour Government 'needs to be better'.
  
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• Andy Burnham live: New PM already makes sweeping changes as Rachel Reeves OUT of Cabinet

  20-07-2026 17:17 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Andy Burnham has been named the new Prime Minister — and has already made key changes with deputy prime minister David Lammy and Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves now no longer in the Cabinet
  
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• Kevin Keegan dead at 75: Football legend passes away following battle with cancer as devastated family pay heartbreaking tribute to England icon

  20-07-2026 17:16 via dailymail.com
  
  The England and Newcastle legend was diagnosed with stage four stomach cancer in January, having been admitted to hospital with abdominal problems.
  
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• America's roughest neighborhood hits terrifying low: Chilling photos of zombie-like vagrants as deadly new drug outbreak sparks panic

  20-07-2026 17:16 via dailymail.com
  
  A notorious neighborhood known for its squalid conditions and open air drug markets continues to spiral out of control after years of neglect.
  
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• Kevin Keegan: Newcastle and Liverpool legend dies aged 75 as tributes pour in

  20-07-2026 17:13 via mirror.co.uk
  
  It has been confirmed that Kevin Keegan, the Newcastle and Liverpool legend, has sadly died at the age of 75 after a battle with cancer
  
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• Queen Camilla praises innovative charity as she has emotional conversations with women experiencing rough times

  20-07-2026 17:12 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Queen has visited a unique charity that helps people turn their lives around after trauma, as she listened to women tell their stories of their emotional journeys
  
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• Burnham backs new 'death tax' to fund social care within hours of taking power saying his father's Alzheimer's experience shows system is 'broken'

  20-07-2026 17:12 via dailymail.com
  
  The new Prime Minister said he was ready to risk his reputation with voters by making an overhaul of the 'broken' system a centerpiece of his premiership after replacing Sir Keir Starmer.
  
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• ‘Mutant’ raccoon spotted roaming streets of Seattle becomes internet celebrity

  20-07-2026 17:11 via metro.co.uk
  
  Jimothy is the internet’s newest star (Picture: @degaussianfunction/Reddit/Instagram)Residents of Seattle might just have been left sleepless recently at the sight of a ‘mutant’ creature who’s been roaming the streets and scurrying around yards.A video of the animal wandering around the north-western neighbourhood of Ballard has gone viral online with many folk wondering what the creature – who has a round body, short frame and unnaturally long legs – could b
  
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• Mum rushed to Canary Islands hospital with 'stomach cramps' told she's pregnant and giving birth

  20-07-2026 17:11 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Carmen Romero is believed to have experienced a cryptic pregnancy when she gave birth suddenly to her daughter shortly after she was admitted to a hospital in Spain
  
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• Republican defies Trump to enter race to replace Lindsey Graham in the Senate... in move that could backfire on GOP

  20-07-2026 17:10 via dailymail.com
  
  A top Trump ally declared that he will run in the special primary election to replace Senator Lindsey Graham after his unexpected passing earlier this month.
  
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• FIFA launch investigation into Argentina's shocking World Cup final post-match behaviour... as new footage shows what really sparked final-whistle brawl

  20-07-2026 17:10 via dailymail.com
  
  FIFA will open disciplinary proceedings into the behaviour of Argentina's bitter players after the World Cup final descended into violent scenes at the final whistle of their defeat to Spain on Sunday.
  
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