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• Rory McIlroy 'somewhat proven wrong' on doubts over Rio 2016 Olympic golf

  24-08-2016 21:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Rory McIlroy, who withdrew from the Olympics, says he is happy to be "somewhat proven wrong" by the success of the golf in Rio.
  
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• England vs DR Congo - World Cup LIVE: Team news 'LEAKED' as Thomas Tuchel settles his right-back dilemma - and fans get set to bunk off work and head to the pub to watch Round of 32 clash

  01-07-2026 16:23 via dailymail.com
  
  Follow Daily Mail Sport's live blog as England take on DR Congo in Atlanta in the last 32 of the World Cup.
  
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• England bunks off work for the World Cup: Rush hour comes early as fans head home or to the pub to watch Three Lions take on DR Congo in their first knockout match

  01-07-2026 16:23 via dailymail.com
  
  As many as 28million pints are tipped to be knocked back, with viewing figures of 15million also predicted in the largest teatime TV audience for five years.
  
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• Awful and avoidable reason popular girl, 19, died during boat trip to 'Sex Rock': Grieving sister reveals tragic final moments and insists sibling was NOT too drunk to swim

  01-07-2026 16:23 via dailymail.com
  
  Marly Kinney, 19, was last seen alive on Grayson Lake, Kentucky, on June 24, and her body was found on Sunday. Now her sister has pieced together her final moments from witness accounts.
  
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• Trump account's well-timed stock buys... including a stake in Taser firm now poised to arm ICE

  01-07-2026 16:22 via dailymail.com
  
  Donald Trump's brokerage accounts made a string of well-timed stock purchases in his first year back in the White House, financial disclosures show.
  
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• Teachers set to strike as schools face cuts to fund new pay deal

  01-07-2026 16:21 via dailymail.com
  
  The National Education Union (NEU) said it would 'not accept' the deal, which will see teachers paid 3.5 per cent more from September and a further 3 per cent the following year.
  
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• Trump takes maiden flight on Qatar's gold-trimmed jet as fury grows over 'gift' with security risks and strings attached

  01-07-2026 16:18 via dailymail.com
  
  President Donald Trump boarded his very first flight on the self-dubbed 'world's most luxurious plane' this morning, departing for North Dakota to attend an America 250 celebration.
  
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• Gran crushed to death after house wall collapsed on top of her while she was hanging washing out

  01-07-2026 16:15 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Grandmother Clarice Berry, 77, was left buried under rubble and was eventually freed by firefighters after neighbours heard the wall collapse, comparing it to a "bomb"
  
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• England vs DR Congo LIVE: Team news LEAKED with Rashford and Madueke 'set to start'

  01-07-2026 16:14 via mirror.co.uk
  
  England will kick-off their World Cup knockout campaign by facing DR Congo in Atlanta, as Thomas Tuchel's side bid to reach the round of 16, where they'd face Mexico/Ecuador
  
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• Footage emerges of accused people smugglers - as it's revealed boatload of alleged illegal Chinese arrivals to Australia spent hours going to a supermarket and a pub before they were found

  01-07-2026 16:13 via dailymail.com
  
  Two alleged people smugglers were arrested at Weipa Bakery, in Far North Queensland, on Tuesday.
  
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• Brittany Ferries cuts popular ferry route to France after 40 years

  01-07-2026 16:11 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The routes have long been popular with holidaymakers visiting the Brittany area of France, offering a range of daytime and overnight services, and the company has confirmed it's making changes to other lines as well
  
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• Berlin prepares to demolish Hitler's WW2 military bunker and turn it into flats sparking furious row

  01-07-2026 16:10 via dailymail.com
  
  Berlin is preparing to demolish a Nazi-era bunker and turn it into flats, sparking a major furore.
  
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• BBC Radio presenter Eddie Nestor, 62, steps away from his role after being diagnosed with cancer

  01-07-2026 16:06 via dailymail.com
  
  The 62-year-old broadcaster and actor revealed he spent both Father's Day and his birthday in hospital and had since undergone his first chemotherapy session.
  
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• The surprising American voters want to see as the 'face' of the US revealed... in sobering news for Obama and Trump

  01-07-2026 16:05 via dailymail.com
  
  Americans have a surprising take on who they believe best represents the US today as the country celebrates its 250th birthday.
  
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• PMQs RECAP: Keir Starmer hits back at Tories' record in heated defence clash with Kemi Badenoch

  01-07-2026 16:01 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The fallout over the controversial Defence Investment Plan continues as Keir Starmer faced his first PMQs since the announcement - Andy Burnham also set out his vision for the UK and a new 'No 10 North'
  
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• What does the DR stand for in DR Congo? World Cup abbreviation explained

  01-07-2026 15:56 via mirror.co.uk
  
  DR Congo are facing England in the round of 32 at World Cup 2026 but many fans may be unware what the 'DR' in their name stands for
  
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• Summer break-down: Seven in 10 parents say the school holidays are the most stressful time of year

  01-07-2026 15:56 via dailymail.com
  
  Whether it is seeing their children dossing about, snacking constantly while on video games, three quarters of British parents say the summer holidays are the most stressful time of the year.
  
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• M&S launching school uniform sale with 20% off starting Thursday

  01-07-2026 15:56 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Shoppers will have until stock runs out to take advantage of the deals
  
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• Millions of phone alerts are set to go off at the same time this month - as fresh warning is issued it could be dangerous for vulnerable women

  01-07-2026 15:55 via dailymail.com
  
  People with hidden phones, especially domestic violence victims, have been warned to switch off their devices on July 27.
  
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• UKHSA health update for people born in these years

  01-07-2026 15:54 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The UK Health Security Agency has issued an urgent appeal
  
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• Menopausal women urged to cut back on 1 popular drink — not coffee

  01-07-2026 15:54 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A weight loss expert has shared the impact of one drink on menopausal women struggling with weight gain, alongside other dietary tweaks to help manage menopause weight management
  
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• Should workers get time off to watch England World Cup games? Take our poll and have your say

  01-07-2026 15:52 via mirror.co.uk
  
  England has hit fever pitch after topping Group L with tens of millions of Three Lions supporters set to pack pubs and fan zones across the country in the hopes of seeing football coming home
  
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• Dr Oscar says viral '10-second finger exercise' could help prevent dementia

  01-07-2026 15:51 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The simple exercise has been viewed by millions
  
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• Brits warned of venomous fish in shallows with ‘excruciating’ sting during heatwave

  01-07-2026 15:50 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 PageRevellers visiting the beach during the heatwave have been warned of a venomous fish with an ‘excruciating’ sting.Weever fish are small fish with venomous spines that bury themselves half in the sand, and when you step on them, their poison creates an extremely painful sting.
  As the sea warms, more and more of these fish are being found in the UK
  
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• Doctor warns one change to night-time routine could be early heart disease warning sign

  01-07-2026 15:48 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Dr Alex Wibberley has warned that needing extra pillows to sleep comfortably could be a sign of orthopnea — one of several subtle early warning signs of heart disease that are commonly missed
  
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• King Charles holds rare ‘family dinner with senior royals including William’ amid Prince Harry’s UK return

  01-07-2026 15:47 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The King reportedly hosted Prince William, Princess Anne and Prince Edward in a rare family dinner in Scotland last night before a historic ceremony in Edinburgh today
  
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• Howard from Halifax now from First Dates and The Office to furious rant at ex-bosses

  01-07-2026 15:44 via mirror.co.uk
  
  As Halifax is rebranded as Lloyds and the name leaves the high street forever, the Mirror takes a look at what came next for the bank's most iconic ambassador, Howard Brown
  
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• England vs DR Congo LIVE: World Cup 2026 latest score and confirmed lineups

  01-07-2026 15:44 via metro.co.uk
  
  The Three Lions are a win away from the last 16 (Picture: FA/The FA via Getty Images)England take on DR Congo with a place in the last 16 of the World Cup up for grabs in Atlanta this evening.It wasn’t always pretty, but the Three Lions did what was asked of them in the group stages of the competition, reaching the round of 32 stage with victory over Panama at the weekend.Thomas Tuchel’s side have had to be patient in their last two games against resilient defences and may face a si
  
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• Parents struggling for baby name urged to watch one thing for endless ideas

  01-07-2026 15:42 via mirror.co.uk
  
  This is such a good idea - why didn't we think of this before?
  
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• Australian couple accused of being Russian spies could face a life behind bars on upgraded espionage charges

  01-07-2026 15:40 via dailymail.com
  
  Kira and Igor Korolev were arrested in July 2024 after allegedly attempting to send Australian secrets to Russia.
  
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