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• SNP to demand MPs be allowed on influential Defence Select Committee

  06-06-2015 23:12
  
  The Scottish National Party is set to flex its newly-won Westminster muscles by demanding that two of its MPs are allowed on the influential Defence Select Committee.
  
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• Ed Sheeran branded ‘ignorant’ for his comments about alcoholism

  27-07-2026 17:10 via metro.co.uk
  
  Ed Sheeran has divided the internet with some resurfaced remarks (Picture: Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)Americans aren’t happy with Ed Sheeran thanks to his comments about British drinking culture.The award-winning songwriter, 35, has been accused of defending ‘functional alcoholism’ and ‘justifying drinking’ by some social media users, as hundreds weighed in on the difference in attitudes across the pond.Ed made the remarks in an old podcast appearance, but
  
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• Trump halts Iran bombing blitz after his own top general admits sensitive military secret

  27-07-2026 17:09 via dailymail.com
  
  While Donald Trump was readying a devastating attack against Iran last week, his top military advisor warned the administration about his concerns over protecting US forces.
  
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• Royal Navy officer jailed for murdering two young sailors to stay behind bars after being found guilty of sexually assaulting four more boys and men

  27-07-2026 17:09 via dailymail.com
  
  Allan Grimson, 66, invited two Navy seamen back to his flat and murdered them both with a baseball bat on two dates exactly a year apart in the 1990s - December 12 in 1997 and December 12 in 1998.
  
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• Netflix executive fired from $1.1m-a-year job over what he revealed at company 'trust' retreat, lawsuit alleges

  27-07-2026 17:09 via dailymail.com
  
  Kevin Baillie, the vice president and head of creative at Eyeline Studios, is suing Netflix after the streaming platform fired him following a personal confession he made during a retreat.
  
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• Adam Peaty’s mum issues statement after he breaks down in tears at Commonwealth Games

  27-07-2026 17:09 via metro.co.uk
  
  Swimmer Adam Ramsay-Peaty said his family feud had ‘taken a toll’ on his career (Picture: PA)Adam Ramsay-Peaty’s mother has appeared to extend an olive branch to her estranged son after his emotional interview at the Commonwealth Games.The 31-year-old swimmer won bronze in the men’s 100 metre breaststroke in Glasgow, but shared his disappointment at the result when tearfully reflecting on his performance afterwards.Adam admitted his family feud had ‘taken a toll&rs
  
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• Trump lashes out at GOP leader who handed him brutal truth on demand for 'deep throated' voting reform before midterms

  27-07-2026 17:08 via dailymail.com
  
  President Donald Trump is putting additional pressure on his fellow Republicans to pass his signature 'deep throated' voting reform bill, the SAVE America Act.
  
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• English football set to trial new law THIS WEEK to stop goalkeeper tactical timeouts

  27-07-2026 17:04 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Football fans have grown tired with opposition goalkeepers going down supposedly injured and forcing the referee to pause the game, but lawmakers are attempting to stamp it out
  
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• US tourist vanishes on trip to Caribbean as husband issues heartfelt plea

  27-07-2026 17:03 via metro.co.uk
  
  Elizabeth Waddell had been on a trip to Grenada when she vanished (Picture: Facebook)Concern is growing for a woman who disappeared after travelling to the Caribbean island of Grenada.Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Waddell, 44, from North Carolina, was last seen at Grand Anse Beach in the capital St George’s last Wednesday, according to local police.Authorities have not released any information about the circumstances surrounding her disappearance but have asked local fishermen, boat operato
  
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• Mother sobs and shudders as names of three young children she killed while suffering post-partum depression are read aloud at 'America's saddest murder trial': Live updates

  27-07-2026 17:02 via dailymail.com
  
  Lindsay Clancy broke down and physically shook in court on Monday as opening statements got underway in her murder trial over the deaths of her three young children.
  
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• boohooMAN’s new summer collection has everything men need for holidays, festivals and heatwaves

  27-07-2026 17:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  I’d happily wear these 10 boohooMAN buys on repeat all summer long. (Picture: Metro/boohoo Man/Getty)
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  When the temperature rises, so does the pressure to have a summer wardrobe that can handle everything from beer gardens and beach days to festivals and weekends away.Thankfully, boohooMAN has done the hard work for us.Making su
  
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• Paddleboarder who saved Aussie mum Leah Stewart after shark mauling achieves another remarkable feat

  27-07-2026 16:56 via dailymail.com
  
  Charlie Verco rescued Sydney mother Leah Stewart from a shark attack at Coogee Beach on June 13.
  
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• Top Wentworth Chambers barrister charged over alleged assault of lawyer partner: What police allege happened at their $4m North Bondi home as he's hit with AVO

  27-07-2026 16:55 via dailymail.com
  
  They lived together in a $4m home and worked just floors apart at one of Australia's most elite legal addresses. Now the barrister couple find themselves on opposite sides of court proceedings.
  
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• Father and daughter die after being pulled from the water at Fistral beach while on holiday in Cornwall

  27-07-2026 16:53 via dailymail.com
  
  Witnesses to the tragedy claim the victims may have been a father and daughter who were walking at Fistral, Newquay, while holidaying in the area.
  
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• Billionaire Scots energy tycoon and philanthropist Sir Ian Wood dies aged 84

  27-07-2026 16:53 via dailymail.com
  
  Billionaire energy tycoon Sir Ian Wood has died at the age of 84. The businessman and philanthropist ran the Wood Group company in Aberdeen.
  
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• X Factor and I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! runner-up Jake Quickenden blames breakdown of marriage to avoid driving ban

  27-07-2026 16:41 via dailymail.com
  
  The singer, 37, pictured with wife Sophie Church, 33, was facing an automatic disqualification after he was caught using his phone in his car.
  
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• Union shake up as top bosses for the ACTU both announce they are leaving

  27-07-2026 16:40 via dailymail.com
  
  ACTU secretary Sally McManus and president Michele O'Neil made a joint announcement about their resignations on Monday night.
  
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• UK weather maps show when temperatures peak in heatwave as 20 areas face 30C or more

  27-07-2026 16:38 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Met Office has warned temperatures could hit 35C on Wednesday, with weather maps showing that up to 20 counties could see 30C temperatures or above
  
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• My mum started abusing me when I was 10 — I don’t know if my brother is also my son

  27-07-2026 16:36 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 PageLogan Gifford was just 10 years old when his mother, Doreene, sexually abused him for the first time.This horrific encounter spiralled into a seven-year campaign of sexual abuse, which only ended when Logan reported Doreene to the police at 17.However, Logan’s nightmare didn’t stop there.
  While speaking to his therapist about his ordeal, they ask
  
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• Bradley Walsh announces he’s quit major BBC series after 6 years as host

  27-07-2026 16:33 via metro.co.uk
  
  ‘I just don’t have the time, which is sad,’ he revealed (Picture: Kieron McCarron/Rex/Shutterstock)Bradley Walsh has made the shock announcement that he won’t be returning to host his BBC series when it returns this year.Blankety Blank is one of Britain’s longest-running gameshows, having first launched in 1979 on BBC1 with the late Terry Wogan as the show’s presenter.Les Dawson took over the hosting duties from 1984 until 1990, followed by Paul O’Grady
  
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• Father and daughter die after being pulled from the water at Fistral beach in Cornwall

  27-07-2026 16:28 via dailymail.com
  
  Witnesses to the tragedy claim the victims may have been a father and daughter who were walking at Fistral, Newquay, while holidaying in the area.
  
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• Mother breaks town in tears as names of three young children she killed while suffering post-partum depression are read aloud at 'America's saddest murder trial': Live updates

  27-07-2026 16:27 via dailymail.com
  
  Lindsay Clancy broke down in tears at Plymouth Superior Court today as opening statements began in the murder trial of tragic deaths of their three young children.
  
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• Government prepared to consider major change to pregnancy scans - Monday, July 27 update

  27-07-2026 16:24 via mirror.co.uk
  
  It follows calls for a third trimester ultrasound scan to become routine under the NHS
  
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• 'A warzone': Aerial images reveal devastation of massive Bordeaux wildfire as officials claim it could still be burning in November

  27-07-2026 16:24 via dailymail.com
  
  Before-and-after images have revealed the devastating full extent of wildfires in southwestern France, as flames bear down on Bordeaux.
  
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• France wildfires live: Inferno threatens Bordeaux as tourists told 'stay away'

  27-07-2026 16:21 via mirror.co.uk
  
  More than 220,000 people have been evacuated from the Gironde department in south-west France due to raging wildfires heading towards Bordeaux and its airport
  
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• Labour accused of fuelling youth unemployment crisis after quietly scrapping key target for tackling practical driving test backlog, leaving Andy Burnham red-faced ahead of joblessness announcement

  27-07-2026 16:19 via dailymail.com
  
  After winning the 2024 election, ministers pledged to reduce waiting times for a practical test to seven weeks by December 2025 to help young people become mobile and get on the career ladder.
  
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• Newquay deaths: Man and his daughter drown after 'fall from rocks' at Fistral Beach

  27-07-2026 16:16 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Beachgoers bravely tried to rescue a man and woman after they reportedly fell from rocks and died in the choppy sea at Britain's most popular surfing spot.
  
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• Lloyds and Barclays down: Hundreds 'can't make payments' as Halifax also hit

  27-07-2026 16:16 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Lloyds, Barclays and Halifax customers are all experiencing issues which include problems with the app, bank transfers and online banking
  
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• Could you beat Luke Littler at darts? You now have a real chance to try

  27-07-2026 16:11 via metro.co.uk
  
  A new Netflix live event called Beat Luke Littler is coming soon (Picture: Netflix)He’s been called the Lionel Messi of darts, but soon you might have the chance to take on Luke Littler thanks to a live Netflix event.The darts sensation is giving amateur players the chance to take on the world champion for a £501,000 prize in an event called Beat Luke Littler.Taking place on October 30, the event is open to anyone aged 12 and over, with 20 hopefuls eventually selected to face Little
  
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• Boy, 15, is murdered months after he was given bravery award for saving girl, 12, from pedophile at Kentucky Derby party

  27-07-2026 16:10 via dailymail.com
  
  Just three months ago, Da'Jon Anthony Hayes-Burr, 15, was being celebrated by his community for saving the girl. The teenager was shot to death on Saturday evening.
  
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