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• Shoreham Airshow crash: Is this the moment plane's engine stopped causing horror fireball crash that killed 7?

  22-08-2015 23:27 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A bright flash can be seen appearing to come from the plane seconds before it crashed into a nearby road
  
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• World Cup 2026 Team of the Tournament: Just one England star makes our XI

  20-07-2026 11:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Lionel Messi, Vozinha and Erling Haaland make our 2026 World Cup best XI (Picture: Getty/ Metro)The 2026 World Cup has finally drawn to a close with Spain crowned as fitting winners.
  The expanded format of the tournament has showcased even more excitement, controversy and, of course, incredible football talent than ever before.Many of the sport’s biggest names delivered but it was also a World Cup for the next generation of top players and for cult heroes whose heroics will never be forgo
  
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• England World Cup ratings: Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane shine but Thomas Tuchel fails to deliver

  20-07-2026 11:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  England fell short at the World Cup once again (Picture: Getty/Metro)Despite a manager who promised something different, for England it was another tournament that ended in an all-too familiar fashion.While victory over France on Saturday secured the Three Lions’ best World Cup finish since 1966, disappointment still hangs in the air after England’s crushing semi-final defeat to Argentina.A heroic victory over Mexico at the Azteca in the last-16 will stick long in the memory for tho
  
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• Hollyoaks confirms major character death as devastation rocks the village

  20-07-2026 10:50 via metro.co.uk
  
  A major Hollyoaks character has been declared dead (Picture: Lime Pictures / Metro)Hollyoaks spoilers follow for Monday’s (July 20) episodes that are now available to view on Channel 4 streaming. The episode in question will air on E4 on at 7pm.Rex Gallagher (Jonny Labey) was declared dead after show legend Darren Osborne (Ashley Taylor Dawson) stumbled upon a body in the garage.
  The mechanic was shot by an unknown assailant in dramatic and unexpected scenes last
  
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• Emmerdale confirms the truth about Serena and John – and another big twist follows

  20-07-2026 10:44 via metro.co.uk
  
  A past connection (Picture: Shutterstock/ITV/Metro)The following article contains spoilers from the episode of Emmerdale dated July 20. It hasn’t aired on ITV1 yet, but can be viewed on ITVX and YouTube.Another huge twist has been revealed about Serena Sugden (Casey Al-Shaqsy) in Emmerdale.The character was asked to leave Emmerdale Farm last week after Chas Dingle (Lucy Pargeter) discovered information about her and John Sugden (Oliver Farnworth).Determined to uncover her secrets, Chas st
  
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• Full list of 87 British Heart Foundation stores closing across the UK

  20-07-2026 10:43 via metro.co.uk
  
  The charity has confirmed 87 shop closures so far. (Photo: Getty Images)The British Heart Foundation announced plans to shut 87 shops across the UKThe charity, which operates 652 stores, previously revealed a review found some shops are ‘no longer financially sustainable’ due to rising costs and changing customer habits.It plans to close 90 branches by the end of March 2027 and the remaining 60 by March 2028, a move it says will ‘ensure our retail network remains strong and su
  
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• The one inch of plastic between you and being sucked out a plane window: DEEP DIVE

  20-07-2026 10:33 via dailymail.com
  
  It's one of every nervous flyer's worst nightmares - being sucked out of a passenger jet mid-air. But for one unlucky Ryanair passenger that terrifying ordeal nearly came true this month.
  
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• Derryn Hinch's ex-wife Jackie Weaver jokes about his long list of former lovers in heartfelt tribute at his state funeral

  20-07-2026 10:30 via dailymail.com
  
  Australian actress Jackie Weaver fought back tears while paying tribute to her former husband Derryn Hinch at his state funeral in Melbourne on Monday.
  
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• Andy Burnham's timetable today as he replaces Keir Starmer as Prime Minister

  20-07-2026 10:30 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The incoming PM will formally replace Keir Starmer in Downing Street, and begin his premiership just a month after his return to Westminster in the Makerfield by-election
  
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• UK airline issues ‘urgent’ plea as key flights cancelled

  20-07-2026 10:28 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Loganair has temporarily scrapped flights across Scotland's islands due to operational losses triggered by rising fuel prices due to the war in the Middle East
  
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• Coronation Street star confirms Nina’s story ‘isn’t over’ as she reveals why she wasn’t killed off

  20-07-2026 10:22 via metro.co.uk
  
  Mollie has spoken about her Weatherfield exit (Picture: Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock)We’re all pretty devo’d to see Mollie Gallagher leave Coronation Street as alt-goth Queen Nina Lucas, and, according to the star herself, so is she!Ever since she landed on the Cobbles as the long lost niece of undisputed Weatherfield royalty, Roy Cropper (David Neilson), Nina won the hearts of the nation with her kindness, strength of character and unwavering dedication to being h
  
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• Bitter Argentina players turn their backs to Spain's World Cup trophy lift after violence marred winners' celebrations - as lip-reader reveals what furious star said to winning captain Rodri during brawl

  20-07-2026 10:17 via dailymail.com
  
  The 2026 runners-up collected their silver medals from FIFA supremo Gianni Infantino and US President Donald Trump on the stage at the MetLife Stadium before the winners' trophy lift.
  
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• 'Why bereaved Hillsborough families like mine believe in Andy Burnham'

  20-07-2026 10:16 via mirror.co.uk
  
  OPINION: 'Watching Andy give his speech on the Bill is right up there with one of the proudest most of my life', writes Charlotte Hennessy, who lost her father at Hillsborough
  
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• Ukraine pounds Moscow region with swarm of 400 drones in 'biggest attack of the war'

  20-07-2026 10:16 via dailymail.com
  
  Ukraine has hit the Moscow region with a swarm of 400 drones in what is believed to be one of its biggest attacks of the war.  
  
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• People only just learning what Neil Armstrong really said on the Moon as many get it wrong

  20-07-2026 10:14 via mirror.co.uk
  
  People have been left baffled to learn that the iconic quote said by Neil Armstrong as he took the first steps on the Moon is actually commonly misquoted, as many miss out one word
  
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• New Lidl £20 kit that cleans kitchens, bathrooms and blasts mould out this Sunday

  20-07-2026 10:10 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Shoppers can clean almost any room in their house with the upcoming SpecialBuy deal
  
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• ‘I have the keys to David Bowie’s childhood home – it’s extraordinary standing inside’

  20-07-2026 10:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  The origins of David Bowie’s rise to global superstar will be told at his childhood home in Bromley when it opens to the public in 2027 (Picture: Getty)It was where a young boy honed his craft to become one of the greatest musical icons the world has ever known.4 Plaistow Grove in Bromley is an unassuming semi that could line any suburban street.But it’s here is where David Bowie called home from the age of eight to 20 and wrote his formative songs in a 9ft x 10ft bedroom.He describ
  
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• 'I ignored weird sounds in my ears for years, but it was a tumour'

  20-07-2026 09:54 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Paige Footner, 31, thought her symptoms were down to stress
  
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• Long-time broadcaster Edward Stourton who presented BBC Radio 4 dies aged 68

  20-07-2026 09:46 via metro.co.uk
  
  Edward Stourton was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2014 (Picture: Mike Lawn)Veteran broadcaster Edward Stourton has died at the age of 68 after living with incurable prostate cancer.The acclaimed journalist, whose career spanned more than four decades, died on Saturday surrounded by his family, the BBC confirmed.Stourton – who spent 10 years presenting Radio 4’s Today programme – revealed in his 2023 memoir Confessions that he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer back in
  
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• World’s biggest lottery with £1,000,000,000 jackpot launches in UK this week

  20-07-2026 09:41 via metro.co.uk
  
  Players can pay £4 per line to compete with US counterparts (Picture: PA)The UK version of the world’s biggest jackpot game, Powerball, is set to launch this week.The National Lottery’s Powerball will see UK players pay £4 per line to compete with their US counterparts to win shared jackpots that can balloon into the billions, which will be paid out over 30 years.Allwyn said players will be able to buy into the game from Tuesday.If the Powerball jackpot – which is
  
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• 'Envy' tax to clobber 1million drivers who buy an average car this year

  20-07-2026 09:36 via dailymail.com
  
  The 'expensive vehicle supplement' is an annual £425 levy paid for five years on a car costing more than £40,000.
  
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• Rapper Yung Filly ‘bit and slapped woman before repeated sexual assault’

  20-07-2026 09:30 via metro.co.uk
  
  Yung Filly is accused of raping a woman after turning aggressive (Picture: AAPIMAGE)Yung Filly, a British rapper and social media personality, has begun his trial in Australia after being accused of sexually assaulting a fan.He was arrested last year after being accused of raping a then-20-year-old woman on tour, who had gone to see his performance in Perth, Australia.He has been charged with six counts of sexual penetration without consent, three counts of assault causing bodily harm and one c
  
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• Argentina and Tottenham defender Cristian Romero SNUBS Donald Trump after collecting World Cup runners-up medal

  20-07-2026 09:27 via dailymail.com
  
  Trump joined FIFA chief Gianni Infantino to present various awards to players and match officials on stage following Spain's 1-0 win over Argentina in extra time.
  
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• Tourists slam 'European Maldives' for beaches' 'faecal bacteria' and 'rubbish everywhere'

  20-07-2026 09:26 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The country has grown in popularity in recent years, as it has drawn comparisons to far-flung beaches such as the Maldives, but a recent study has shown its beaches may be hiding a dirty secret
  
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• Next please! Andy Burnham will become Britain's seventh PM in a decade TODAY - as jittery markets wait to see if 'Red' Ed Miliband gets No11

  20-07-2026 09:18 via dailymail.com
  
  Keir Starmer is departing just two years after winning an extraordinary election landslide, leaving Mr Burnham to become the country's seventh PM in a decade.
  
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• Lamine Yamal makes a fool of Donald Trump during awkward moment at trophy presentation

  20-07-2026 09:13 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Lamine Yamal and Donald Trump had a frosty exchange
  
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• Man fined £1,000 for leaving cardboard box at recycling bin

  20-07-2026 09:10 via mirror.co.uk
  
  He has vowed to fight 'all the way' after being fined for taking his rubbish to a bin
  
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• Spain star praised for ‘standing up’ to Donald Trump during World Cup trophy lift

  20-07-2026 09:09 via metro.co.uk
  
  Donald Trump was reluctant to leave the podium as Spain’s squad gathered to lift the World Cup (Picture: Getty)Rodri is being lauded in the Spanish media for ‘standing up’ to United States President Donald Trump as the side celebrated their World Cup final victory over Argentina.
  Ferran Torres’ extra-time goal proved the difference in a scrappy and bad-tempered contest, in which Argentina were reduced to ten men after Enzo Fernandez was sent off for a second bookable off
  
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• Andy Burnham promises 'early moves' on cost of living ahead of becoming PM

  20-07-2026 09:03 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Makerfield MP Andy Burnham will today replace Keir Starmer in Downing Street, and has vowed to end a decade of politics 'not working' and do more on the cost of living
  
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• Prince Harry gives his take on where it all went wrong for England in World Cup loss to Argentina

  20-07-2026 08:53 via dailymail.com
  
  The Duke of Sussex appeared on James Corden's Fox Sports show with Rio Ferdinand and suggested the Three Lions didn't believe they would beat Argentina.
  
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