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• Student ‘lay in wait for housemate before stabbing him 30 times’

  12-10-2026 15:38 via metro.co.uk
  
  Jamie Collins (above) was stabbed 30 times and left in an alleyway (Picture: Avon and Somerset Police)A university student dressed all in black and wore a mask while waiting to ambush his housemate and stab him 30 times, a court has heard.Zack Coughlan, 23, dressed all in black and wore a mask and gloves to ambush Jamie Collins, 21, in the garden of their home in Filton, South Gloucestershire.Bristol Crown Court heard Mr Collins was stabbed repeatedly and Coughlan left him dying in the alleyway
  
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• Trump's diesel deal with Vladimir Putin sparks panic among Republicans ahead of midterm elections

  13-10-2026 18:45 via dailymail.com
  
  Donald Trump's diesel fuel deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin has Republicans seeing red as they are forced to defend the deal ahead of the midterm elections.
  
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• Driver crashed into grammar school head cycling home before dragging him 'for over a mile' then leaving him dying at the roadside, murder trial told

  13-10-2026 18:43 via dailymail.com
  
  Michael Mullins, 56, who had been the head of Stretford Grammar School for 17 years, suffered fatal injuries when he became stuck under the wheels of a Volvo SUV on April 20, a court heard.
  
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• Trump erupts as 'panic' grips White House over stories of his own midterms masterminds cashing in... and Susie Wiles calls crisis meeting

  13-10-2026 18:41 via dailymail.com
  
  Donald Trump's closest allies are cashing in on their proximity to the president as the midterms turn ugly for Republicans, and the bad press is landing on campaigns that were already struggling.
  
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• ‘Never a good fit’ – Chelsea star urged to consider January transfer window exit

  13-10-2026 18:33 via metro.co.uk
  
  Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso (Picture: Shutterstock)Chelsea winger Estevao Willian has been warned he is not a ‘good fit’ for Xabi Alonso’s side and should look to leave the club in the January transfer window.Chelsea saw off competition from a host of top European clubs to sign the teenage sensation from Brazilian side Palmeiras in 2025.Estevao showed glimpses of his immense potential last season, scoring eight goals in 36 appearances, but also saw his starts managed carefully by
  
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• Smallville star Tom Welling shares cheeky response to accidentally sharing nude photo

  13-10-2026 18:22 via metro.co.uk
  
  Tom Welling has taken his social media faux pas in good jest (Picture: Getty)00s heartthrob Tom Welling sent fans into quite a tailspin after accidentally sharing an explicit picture on his social media.But he’s taken the mix-up all in stride.The Smallville actor, 49, inadvertently shared his unclothed form when sharing a snap of the New York skyline to announce his arrival for this year’s Comic-Con.When fans pointed out that a faint outline of his naked body was visible in the refl
  
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• Pope admitted to hospital for surgery to remove lump on his lung

  13-10-2026 18:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Pope Leo has said the growth is "contained" and had been found "at a very early stage".
  
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• M&S’s ‘mouth-watering’ new Dine In deal feeds 4 for just £3.75 per person

  13-10-2026 18:21 via metro.co.uk
  
  M&S is launching two new Dine In deals (Picture: Shutterstock / Ceri Breeze)Marks & Spencer has been on a roll with its product launches of late, from The Big Six biscuit selection to festive treats. And the retailer’s next release is bound to prove just as popular, as two brand new Dine In deals are hitting the FoodHall over the next few days.For those unfamiliar with the meal deal, it allows shoppers to choose between mains and sides for a set price.
  M&S claims the food
  
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• Man killed in tiger attack identified as William Chapman

  13-10-2026 18:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A health and safety investigation is under way at Yorkshire Wildlife Park following the incident.
  
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• I’m a woman and I wear shorts to exercise in — apparently that’s a problem

  13-10-2026 18:15 via metro.co.uk
  
  So, now we’re not allowed to shorts to work out in? (Picture: Getty Images)‘I haven’t been to the gym in so long. I didn’t know women dressed like whores now.’No, this isn’t a quote from a conversation overheard at the pub in 1959, or from a deleted Wolf of Wall Street scene.But rather, they’re the words of ‘comedian’, Shane Gillis, spoken last weekend on Saturday Night Live, one of the most widely viewed TV shows in America.Despite groans f
  
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• Bristol student 'lay in wait' for housemate before stabbing him in 'cold-blooded execution'

  13-10-2026 18:08 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Zack Coughlan, 23, was ambushed by Jamie Collins, 21, as he returned home from university, stabbing him 30 times in a "carefully planned and cold-blooded execution"
  
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• Victor Osimhen names the ‘best team in the world’ – snubs Arsenal and Man City

  13-10-2026 18:07 via metro.co.uk
  
  Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen (Picture: Getty)Victor Osimhen has branded Barcelona the ‘best team in the world’ ahead of Premier League title rivals Arsenal and Manchester City.Barca have enjoyed a superb start to the 2026/27 season, winning all eight of their La Liga games and scoring a staggering 34 goals in the process.Hansi Flick’s side have already opened up a five-point gap at the top of the Spanish top-flight, with fierce rivals Real Madrid only fourth under Jose M
  
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• Just one in five new jobs created over the past decade went to Britons, new report reveals, with the vast majority taken by migrant workers from outside the EU

  13-10-2026 18:03 via dailymail.com
  
  A new report has found that of the 3.7million extra payrolled roles since 2014, just 734,000 were taken by UK nationals.
  
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• The A-list landlords: Celebrity-owned pubs across the UK that are worth a visit, from Jeremy Clarkson's Cotswolds inn to Daniel Craig's haunted London boozer

  13-10-2026 18:02 via dailymail.com
  
  From historic watering holes with centuries of stories to lively bars serving craft beer and cocktails, try these celebrity-backed spots for a pint or two.
  
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• Indian Navy sailors visiting UK on training exercise are mistaken for migrants by anti-immigration protesters in Plymouth

  13-10-2026 18:02 via dailymail.com
  
  A 'patriots' group posted about 'migrants' on a seafront and reports were made to Devon and Cornwall Police.
  
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• Chilling moment tiger attack victim William Chapman films himself walking towards animal

  13-10-2026 18:02 via mirror.co.uk
  
  WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT - William Chapman filmed himself approaching the 200kg (31st) tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park before the animal mauled him to death in front of horrified families
  
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• Shocking moment criminal hits stolen car on kerb and flies into air during 100mph police chase

  13-10-2026 18:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Police dashcam footage caught the moment a man launched a stolen vehicle into the air before crashing onto a grass verge during a chase on a dual carriageway
  
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• Regulator would quit over interference in Man City case

  13-10-2026 18:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The head of English football's independent regulator says he will resign if he encounters any political interference over Manchester City's future.
  
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• Majority of clubs on edge of 'financial disaster' - regulator

  13-10-2026 18:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  English football's finances are "dangerously exposed, with the majority of clubs living on the edge of financial disaster", a new report says.
  
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• Football regulator says he would quit over political interference in Man City case

  13-10-2026 18:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The head of English football's independent regulator says he will resign if he encounters any political interference over Manchester City's future.
  
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• Bumble bought for $1.3bn in 'bet on the future of humanity'

  13-10-2026 17:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The dating app which recently ditched its "women-first" chat rule has been bought by an investment firm.
  
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• MI5 chief warns of threats to UK from Russia, Iran and AI

  13-10-2026 17:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sir Ken McCallum says operations to tackle terrorism and state threats are now roughly of an "equal scale".
  
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• Katie Price tells Kieran Hayler rape trial: ‘I’ve been handcuffed to Suella Braverman all week’

  13-10-2026 17:52 via metro.co.uk
  
  Katie Price is on her second day in court (Picture: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)Katie Price has told the court during Kieran Hayler’s rape trial that she has not seen media reports that she’s been ‘handcuffed to Suella Braverman’.This is the 48-year-old reality star’s second day testifying in the trial where he ex-husband Hayler has been charged with three counts of rape and one count of sexually assaulting a then 13-year-old girl at an address in West Sussex from June t
  
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• Prince Harry and Meghan 'excited' ahead of first 'royal-style' engagement since UK return

  13-10-2026 17:51 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Prince Harry and Meghan will be in Nottingham on Thursday - the scene of their first ever joint royal engagement - for their first official appearance together since their bombshell UK return
  
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• Strictly host Emma Willis tells of 'top secret' location used in audition process

  13-10-2026 17:45 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Emma Willis joined Strictly Come Dancing as co-host for the new series, and her appointment was kept under wraps thanks to a code names, mystery locations and outright secrecy
  
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• 'Indifferent' London Tube staff and lack of action on crime blamed for victims not coming forward

  13-10-2026 17:45 via dailymail.com
  
  Victims of crime on London's public transport network are staying silent due to 'indifferent staff' and a 'fragmented' and 'confusing' reporting system, the city's travel watchdog has found.
  
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• Nine early brain tumour symptoms you shouldn't ignore — see full list

  13-10-2026 17:44 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Every year thousands of people are diagnosed with primary brain tumours and just 12.9 per cent of adults diagnosed with the cancer live for five years or more, figures show
  
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• School board race rocked over sexist AI ad showing female candidate surrounded by cakes at bake sale

  13-10-2026 17:41 via dailymail.com
  
  David Ray Miyashiro is going up against Amy Flicker on November 3 for a trustee seat on the San Dieguito Union High School District.
  
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• How traditional British surnames are dying out: Khan, Ahmed and Ali enter top 10 baby names and replace Taylor, Brown and Johnson

  13-10-2026 17:41 via dailymail.com
  
  Traditional British surnames are dying out, data exclusively obtained by the Daily Mail reveals.
  
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• Why has Charles been painted as a 'cold' father? Harry said he 'didn't hug', but King's touching bond with grandson Louis and 'banter' with Prince William tells a different story

  13-10-2026 17:40 via dailymail.com
  
  Speaking at Cheltenham Literature Festival, Peny Mordaunt recalled how King Charles was 'bored out of his mind' during rehearsals for his Coronation ceremony - until Louis paid him a visit.
  
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