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• Student in a coma saved when she wiggled toe as doctors about to turn off life-support

  29-09-2016 23:07 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sam Hemming, 22, was confirmed brain dead after suffering horrific injuries when the car she was travelling in flipped over on the M6 motorway -but she has now been dubbed a 'walking miracle.'
  
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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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• Atletico Madrid send transfer message to Arsenal after Julian Alvarez bombshell

  01-07-2026 15:31 via metro.co.uk
  
  Arsenal and Barcelona are among the clubs keeping tabs on Julian Alvarez (Picture: Getty)Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has confirmed the club do not want to sell Julian Alvarez and admits he was ‘surprised’ by the striker’s recent comments talking up a summer transfer move.Alvarez’s future has been the subject of intense speculation on the back of the forward’s outstanding 2025/26 campaign with Atleti, in which he scored 20 goals in 49 appearances.Barcel
  
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• Sony abandons physical games – no PS5 disc-based releases from January 2028

  01-07-2026 15:26 via metro.co.uk
  
  The end of physical is here (Sony Interactive Entertainment)Any PlayStation game released from January 2028 onwards will not have a physical disc, as Sony shuts down the PS3 and PS Vita digital stores.
  Just a week after Rockstar announced GTA 6 will not launch with a physical disc, Sony has decided to join them in inviting hostility from gaming collectors. In a PlayStation blog post, Sony announced it is ending physical game disc production for all new games – both first and third pa
  
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• Barron Trump alerted his dad to Charlie Kirk shooting in panicked call, book claims

  01-07-2026 15:11 via metro.co.uk
  
  Barron Trump reportedly called his dad in a panic after Charlie Kirk was shot (Picture: AP)He might be in the news from time to time, but Barron Trump has a tendency to stay out of the spotlight even as his dad continues to hit the headlines.However, the 20-year-old son of Donald and Melania – currently studying at New York University’s Stern School of Business campus in Washington DC – is known to have a close relationship with his presidential parents.So
  
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• Man Utd step up pursuit of £80m Arsenal and Chelsea target after missing Mateus Fernandes deal

  01-07-2026 15:06 via metro.co.uk
  
  Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick (Picture: Getty)Manchester United will reportedly turn their attention towards trying to sign Arsenal and Chelsea target Alex Scott after missing out on a deal for Mateus Fernandes.The Red Devils have made strengthening their midfield a key priority over the summer transfer window and have already agreed a deal for Brazil international Ederson.United also held extensive talks to sign Fernandes, and the West Ham midfielder had prioritised a move to Ol
  
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• Nigel Farage accused of grifting over 'obscene' £2million earnings amid second job ban call

  01-07-2026 15:03 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Nigel Farage was accused of grifting after it emerged he had earned £270,000 for 12 hours' work flogging gold bullion, with MPs told he has declared 16 sources of outside income since becoming an MP
  
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• BrewDog CEO steps down three months after £33million takeover by US cannabis giant

  01-07-2026 15:01 via dailymail.com
  
  James Taylor was appointed head of the Scottish brewing company in March last year after a stint as the chief financial officer since November 2023.
  
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• Prince Harry’s ‘heart in the right place’ as he fights for Archie and Lilibet to join UK trip

  01-07-2026 14:57 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A royal expert believes the Duke of Sussex is doing all he can to safely bring his children to his home country, as the issue of his police protection continues
  
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• Urgent UK heat alerts issued for 5 areas with 'greater risk to life' warning

  01-07-2026 14:56 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a new heat health alert across a large chunk of the country, bringing a 'greater risk to life' for vulnerable people
  
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• Who should take England’s penalties in a World Cup shootout? Record for every Three Lions player

  01-07-2026 14:54 via metro.co.uk
  
  Harry Kane had a penalty saved in England’s World Cup opener, but managed to score the retake (Photo: Getty)England’s World Cup journey continues on Wednesday evening when they face DR Congo in the round of 32 in Atlanta.After three somewhat nervy group games, there is no more room for error as Thomas Tuchel’s team look to end 60 years of hurt in North America.Now that the knockouts have begun, the Three Lions must prepare for the possibility of a penalty shootout, which will
  
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• Should the England team abstain from sex during the world Cup?

  01-07-2026 14:46 via metro.co.uk
  
  The players are allowed to see their partners during preparation for the match (Picture: Joe Prior/Visionhaus via Getty Images)It’s all to play for this evening as the hunky England squad takes the FIFA World Cup stage once again.They’ll be facing off against DR Congo in the knockout stages, with the battle set to be England’s biggest yet. And the nation is hoping and praying they’ve done all they can to prepare.While we’re sure some limbering up and stretching is
  
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• Katie Price makes explicit promise to the nation if England win today’s World Cup match

  01-07-2026 14:45 via metro.co.uk
  
  Katie Price has offered the Three Lions an unusual reward (Picture: Jeff Spicer/Getty Images)There are countless ways to motivate a football team, such as a rousing speech, a tactical masterclass, or a surprise appearance from a former England legend.Or, if you’re Katie Price, you simply promise to get your kit off.As Thomas Tuchel prepares to lead England into today’s World Cup clash against DR Congo, the Three Lions have received perhaps the most unexpected offer of support of the
  
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• Horror as man dies after being run over on beach at Brit holiday hotspot

  01-07-2026 14:44 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The victim, whose identity has not been made public, was sleeping on the sand when he was hit in the early morning on L'Arrabassada Beach in Tarragona
  
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• Danny Glover, 79, diagnosed with Alzheimer’s but insists ‘there are moments I’ll never forget’

  01-07-2026 14:42 via metro.co.uk
  
  The actor publicly announced his battle with the degenerative condition (Picture: Getty Images)Danny Glover has revealed that he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.The actor, 79, who is best known for his roles in Lethal Weapon and The Color Purple, publicly announced his battle with the degenerative condition during an emotional appearance on Wednesday’s The Today Show.Glover revealed he had been diagnosed ‘not long’ after receiving an honorary Oscar in 20
  
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• Everything Travis Kelce’s family have said about Taylor Swift ahead of wedding

  01-07-2026 14:38 via metro.co.uk
  
  Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are soon to be wed (Picture: Getty Images)Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding is just days away, and being the A-list couple that they are, it’s set to be the event of the year.But this weekend’s nuptials are just one part of their love story (every pun intended).Tay and Trav first started dating in 2023, during the height of the Eras Tour, and since then have become pop culture royalty.From Travis singing along to her hits side of stage &mdas
  
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• Has anyone seen Andy? Burnham activates submarine mode as Starmer and Badenoch row over what the PM-in-waiting should do about defence

  01-07-2026 14:35 via dailymail.com
  
  The PM-in-waiting was nowhere to be seen at the weekly PMQs session in the Commons, despite being the main topic of debate.
  
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• Boy, eight, was hit and killed by neighbour pulling into his driveway who could not see him over bonnet of his SUV, inquest hears

  01-07-2026 14:34 via dailymail.com
  
  Lennix Sutcliffe was playing outside his home with his younger brother and their friends when he became 'distracted' and paused on the pavement by the driveway.
  
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• Detention 'only appropriate sentence' for Fordingbridge rape boys spared jail, court told

  01-07-2026 14:32 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Three teenage boys who avoided custody after being convicted of raping two girls should have been detained, the Court of Appeal has been told.
  
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• Student mauled to death by crocodile pictured as tribute paid to 'beautiful boy'

  01-07-2026 14:30 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Tourists watched on in horror as Irving Mauricio, 28, was torn to shreds by a 12-foot crocodile on the shores of Marina Vallarta Beach in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
  
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• Serena Williams injured putting fairytale Wimbledon doubles appearance with Venus in doubt

  01-07-2026 14:24 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Serena Williams' return to singles competition at Wimbledon is already over - and the 23-time Grand Slam champion is now a doubt for her doubles appearance with sister Venus
  
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• New country that’s not in Europe now confirmed to join Eurovision

  01-07-2026 14:19 via metro.co.uk
  
  The new country has joined the European Broadcasting Union following a vote (Picture: Getty)If Australia’s joining Eurovision sparked uproar, the newest addition to the Song Contest will certainly ruffle some feathers.Canada is now confirmed to participate in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest after its public broadcaster became a full member of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU).The country has shared the exciting news on Canada Day, with Marie-Philippe Bouchard, President and CEO of CB
  
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• Jude Bellingham's no-nonsense mother who 'terrifies' England WAGS: From managing his finances to making his bed, the woman who is key to star's success

  01-07-2026 14:18 via dailymail.com
  
  The Real Madrid playmaker, 23, who has scored twice this tournament, is among the Three Lions stars who have credited their parents for their key influence.
  
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• Zlatan Ibrahimovic hails ‘genius’ France star and sends Kylian Mbappe warning to Lionel Messi

  01-07-2026 14:17 via metro.co.uk
  
  France star Kylian Mbappe will move past Lionel Messi’s World Cup scoring record, says Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Picture: FOX Sports)Zlatan Ibrahimovic labelled Michael Olise a ‘genius’ following France’s 3-0 win over Sweden and warned Lionel Messi that his World Cup goalscoring record will inevitably be brought to an end by Kylian Mbappe.Widely tipped as one of the red-hot favourites to come out on top before a ball was kicked this summer, Les Bleus have not disappointed, pla
  
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• Double murderer on trial for sex offences told police only way to get away with raping someone is to kill them afterwards, court hears

  01-07-2026 14:17 via dailymail.com
  
  Allan Grimson allegedly told police one of his alleged sex attack victims was 'lucky' to be alive because he would have killed him if his friend was not sleeping on the sofa.
  
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• 'My anxiety inspired me to write a prize winning novel on AI and climate change'

  01-07-2026 14:16 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Climate Fiction Prize winner Helen Phillips sits down with book critic Dr. Aimée Walsh to discuss her novel Hum, detailing how personal anxiety inspired her to write about AI and the environment.
  
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• Marks and Spencer World Cup sticker update as it issues apology

  01-07-2026 14:06 via mirror.co.uk
  
  One parent fumed at shops running out 'even though it is only halfway through the competition'
  
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• ‘I’ll be honest’ – Andy Roddick reacts to Serena Williams breaking strict Wimbledon rule

  01-07-2026 14:02 via metro.co.uk
  
  Serena Williams during her Wimbledon comeback (Picture: Getty)Andy Roddick has delivered his verdict on Serena Williams’ Wimbledon return after the tennis icon suffered a first-round defeat.Williams, 44, was beaten in three sets by 20-year-old Maya Joint in her first singles game in over four years.The 23-time Grand Slam champion was handed a doubles wildcard to play alongside her older sister Venus before also accepting an invite from SW19 bosses to play in the singles event.Williams&rsq
  
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• Hotel chain faces trial after woman, 21, ‘crushed by falling wardrobe’

  01-07-2026 14:02 via metro.co.uk
  
  Chloe Haynes was found crushed under the wardrobe (Picture: Facebook)A hotel is facing a three-week trial after a 21-year-old guest was crushed to death by a fallen wardrobe in her room.Chloe Haynes, 21, was found dead under the heavy wooden wardrobe at the Britannia Adelphi Hotel in Liverpool after a night out in the city.The holiday park worker had travelled from Pwllheli, North Wales, to stay with a friend at the Grade II listed hotel.Britannia Hotels Ltd – which operates the Adel
  
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• England vs DR Congo - World Cup LIVE: Moment of truth for Thomas Tuchel's Three Lions as football fans descend on Atlanta for Round of 32 clash

  01-07-2026 14:02 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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