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• Rio Ferdinand sends Luke Shaw transfer message to Man Utd after Ipswich win

  31-08-2026 00:31 via metro.co.uk
  
  Rio Ferdinand defended Luke Shaw after Manchester United’s win over Ipswich (Picture: Rio Ferdinand Presents)Rio Ferdinand has encouraged Manchester United to find an ‘understudy’ rather than a replacement for Luke Shaw before the summer transfer deadline.Shaw and the rest of Michael Carrick’s squad came in for heavy criticism after falling to a 2-0 defeat to newly promoted Hull City in their Premier League opener last weekend.The 31-year-old left-back also endured a dif
  
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• Man discovers biological dad is rock legend who fathered him aged 14

  03-10-2026 22:11 via metro.co.uk
  
  Reunion: Michael Goessling meets biological dad Michael McDonaldA 59-year-old man has revealed the moment he found out his dad was a rock legend.Michael Goessling was adopted as an infant but only decided to find out more about his biological parents after being contacted by a half-brother he hadn’t known existed following a DNA test.Goessling, from St. Louis, Missouri, initially tracked down his birth mother, meeting her in person, who put him in touch with his dad.Speaking on the phone,
  
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• Vile wine mom buddy of GOP governor got very light sentence for drunkenly maiming teenager with her Escalade. Now a suspected revenge plot has backfired spectacularly and returned her to jail

  03-10-2026 22:07 via dailymail.com
  
  She served just 73 days of an eight-year prison sentence for smashing her car into a woman's Kia and maiming her. But well-connected lawyer's wife Sara Polston now finds herself back behind bars.
  
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• Strictly Come Dancing viewers call out ‘rude’ interaction between judge and Josh Widdicombe

  03-10-2026 22:07 via metro.co.uk
  
  Is there something in the air between Josh Widdicombe and Motsi Mabuse? (Picture: BBC)Strictly Come Dancing fans have sensed some ‘tension’ between host Josh Widdicombe and judge Motsi Mabuse.As the flagship BBC show returns for a new season, we’ve dived headfirst into movies week and seen all sorts of fictional characters from Elphaba to Jack and Rose come to life on the ballroom floor.It’s also early days for our new hosting trio, Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johan
  
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• Attempted Trump assassin Thomas Matthew Crooks sent mysterious text messages about a 3D printer before shooting

  03-10-2026 21:51 via dailymail.com
  
  His father, Matthew Crooks, told investigators that his son owned a 3D printer and had once tried to create a handgun.
  
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• Big Brother couple welcome first baby a year after meeting on show

  03-10-2026 21:48 via metro.co.uk
  
  Elsa Rae and Marcus John have welcomed a baby boy (Picture: Instagram/Elsa Rae)Big Brother sweethearts Elsa Rae and Marcus John are officially parents after welcoming their first baby.The couple met almost exactly a year ago when they took part in series 22 of ITV’s social experiment, which was won by Richard Storry, who, at age 60, became the oldest winner in BB civilian history.Elsa, 22, finished runner-up, and her blossoming romance with fellow housemate Marcus kept viewers entertained
  
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• LAURA TROTT speaks to SARAH VINE about being a working mum of three, banning social media for under-16s and why Kemi Badenoch is 'Madonna-level'

  03-10-2026 21:47 via dailymail.com
  
  Even before the start of the Coalition government, Laura Trott had made a name for herself at the implementation unit, set up to prepare the Conservatives for power.
  
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• Christa Pike's lawyers give brutally honest reaction to prison chief quitting

  03-10-2026 21:41 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Frank Strada handed in his resignation amid intensifying scrutiny of Tennessee’s execution procedures after Christa Pike survived two lethal injections and was rushed to hospital
  
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• CEO of swanky fashion house and wife shot dead at $1.2 million California home leaving upscale community shaken

  03-10-2026 21:38 via dailymail.com
  
  Neighbors told local news that the couple were well-known fashion designers. Police said there is no known threat to the public, and the investigation remains ongoing.
  
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• LAURA TROTT speaks to SARAH VINE about being a working mum of three, banning social media for U16s and why Kemi Badenoch is 'Madonna-level'

  03-10-2026 21:27 via dailymail.com
  
  Even before the start of the Coalition government, Laura Trott had made a name for herself at the implementation unit, set up to prepare the Conservatives for power.
  
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• Trump says he feels 'badly' for Cornell 7: 'They won't get a fair shake'

  03-10-2026 21:26 via dailymail.com
  
  On Thursday, Democrat Hochul signed an executive order appointing James to oversee the case in which a woman claims she was gang raped by seven fraternity members.
  
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• Man stabbed ex-girlfriend's former partner after threatening to 'kill him over and over'

  03-10-2026 21:26 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Aaron Law Glindon, from Trafford, continued to live in his ex-girlfriend's house after they'd split up and launched a savage attack on another one of the woman's former partners
  
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• Influencer food reviewer who throws meals he doesn't like charged after hurling cheesesteak at Philly restaurant worker

  03-10-2026 21:10 via dailymail.com
  
  Manager of Pat's King of Steak, Tom Francano, who has been working at the restaurant for nearly 50 years, was the one who had to face the sandwich.
  
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• Coronation Street character rushed to hospital after crash in new spoiler video

  03-10-2026 21:00 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 PagePoor old Summer Spellman’s (Harriet Bibby) not having much luck in Coronation Street, is she?It’s bad enough that her adoptive dad Billy Mayhew (Daniel Brocklebank) was bumped off by the evil Theo Silverton (James Cartwright). Then she became a major suspect in the villain’s murder.The police had her bang to rights. Not only was she thelast
  
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• Manhunt launched after woman assaulted as dead dog discovered inside Blackpool home

  03-10-2026 20:59 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A cordon was put in place and armed officers were sent to the address after police received information that the suspect may have weapons and that potentially dangerous dogs were inside the property
  
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• Manhunt after woman assaulted as dead dog discovered inside Blackpool home

  03-10-2026 20:59 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A cordon was put in place and armed officers were sent to the address after police received information that the suspect may have weapons and that potentially dangerous dogs were inside the property
  
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• Roy Keane makes bold Jude Bellingham claim after England thrash Croatia

  03-10-2026 20:56 via metro.co.uk
  
  Jude Bellingham shone against Croatia (Picture: Getty)Roy Keane believes Jude Bellingham can become ‘one of the greatest players of all time’ after his all-action performance in England’s 7-0 win over Croatia.Bellingham scored one and provided three assists as the Three Lions inflicted a record defeat on Croatia in Rijeka.The Real Madrid star set Harry Kane through to open the scoring after just eight minutes before getting in on the act 13 minutes later when he poked home Ant
  
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• Strictly Come Dancing fans fear for Emma Willis after Josh Widdicombe plea ignored

  03-10-2026 20:47 via metro.co.uk
  
  Strictly Come Dancing fans have shared their concern for Emma Willis (Picture: BBC)Strictly Come Dancing fans are unhappy with Emma Willis’ role in this week’s episode after begging for Josh Widdicombe to be moved upstairs.The BBC reality series is back for another round of dancing celebrities fighting it out for the Glitterball Trophy – but there has also been a huge shake-up.Fans are getting used to Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman’s hosting replacements in the shape of
  
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• Mystery of missing US-bound flight from Bermuda: Disturbing new audio offers haunting clues as urgent search continues

  03-10-2026 20:32 via dailymail.com
  
  A plane carrying six people has gone missing on its way to Boston from Bermuda on Saturday. Now, new air traffic control audio offers haunting clues as to what happened.
  
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• Theo Walcott says one thing could stop Arsenal from winning the Premier League

  03-10-2026 20:22 via metro.co.uk
  
  Former Arsenal forward Theo Walcott (Picture: BBC)Theo Walcott believes Arsenal are still an ‘exceptional’ side but believes the defending Premier League champions do have one vulnerability.After a busy summer of spending, Mikel Arteta’s side made an impressive start to the season with four wins from their first four league games.But the Gunners’ early-season momentum was brought to a crashing halt before the international break after they were comfortably beaten 3-0 by
  
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• Greater Manchester Police left shocked after pulling over cars and finding £160,000 inside

  03-10-2026 20:18 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The cash in the cars heading from Merseyside towards Manchester was seized by police as two men aged 51 and 37 were both arrested on suspicion of money laundering
  
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• Child rushed to A&E after being stabbed with syringe that came in ‘squishy’ toy

  03-10-2026 20:16 via metro.co.uk
  
  Dangerous: Squishy toy marketed for age 3+ is sold with syringeParents have been warned after a child was stabbed with a syringe that came as party of a squishy toy set.A probe has been launched over ‘stress relief’ toys, also known as fidget toys, marketed online that come with needles to inject bubbles or inflate the products.The Telegraph reported at least one child has been sent to A&E after being stabbed in the hand while playing with a ‘pimple popper’ squishy t
  
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• Half a BILLION pounds paid out in compensation to Scots patients for medical blunders

  03-10-2026 20:10 via dailymail.com
  
  Over half a billion pounds has been paid out by Scotland's NHS to victims of medical blunders, the Mail on Sunday can reveal.
  
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• Terrifying moment out-of-control car swerves into TV presenter and cameraman

  03-10-2026 19:59 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 PageThis is the horrifying moment a reporter and cameraman narrowly avoided death when an out-of-control SUV ploughed into them.Alma de la Rosa Flores was broadcasting live from Morones Prieto Avenue in Monterrey, Nuevo León, yesterday morning when the heart-stopping incident occurred.She and cameraman Cristo Martínez were actually there to warn vi
  
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• Murder probe is launched after body of Royal Engineer, 64, is found in woodland and family pay tribute

  03-10-2026 19:52 via dailymail.com
  
  Graham Pennycook was found dead in a woods near the polo field, in Ludgershall, Wiltshire, on September 24
  
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• England batter Croatia as Harry Kane underlines Ballon d'Or credentials - 5 talking points

  03-10-2026 19:52 via mirror.co.uk
  
  CROATIA 0-7 ENGLAND: Thomas Tuchel's side show no mercy as the fabulous front four of Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, Anthony Gordon and Bukayo Saka make hay in Rijeka
  
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• Schools refer parents to police and social services for questioning their children's demands to change sex and refusing to buy puberty blockers

  03-10-2026 19:50 via dailymail.com
  
  Families say they were flagged to the authorities for 'offences' such as refusing to buy puberty blocker drugs, restricting internet access and failing to use the new names chosen by their children.
  
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• SAS on secret revenge mission hunted down and killed two of Iran-backed gang who murdered British troops in Iraq

  03-10-2026 19:47 via dailymail.com
  
  For 23 years it was thought the killers fled across the border into Iran to escape justice.
  
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• Houthis launch new attack on Riyadh oil refinery as Saudis hit back with counter-strikes on Yemen as conflict hiking world oil prices intensifies

  03-10-2026 19:41 via dailymail.com
  
  Thick black smoke and flames erupted around an oil refinery in the Saudi capital as the Houthis launched a fresh attack, furthering fears of escalating oil prices around the world.
  
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• Democrats begin 'salivating' over Trump hit list as they place Saudi ties and crypto empire in their sights

  03-10-2026 19:41 via dailymail.com
  
  Some Capitol Hill Democrats are eager to investigate members of President Donald Trump's family after the midterm elections in November.
  
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