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• The average net worth of Brits, depending on their age

  17-09-2026 16:55 via metro.co.uk
  
  Ever wondered how your net worth changes with age? The stats are in (Picture: Getty Images)According to the Forbes Real-Time Billionaires list, Elon Musk is the richest man on the planet, with a net worth of $924.8bn (£690.8bn).The first woman on the list, ranking at 16, is Alice Walton, the daughter of Walmart founder Sam Walton. A philanthropist, her net worth is yet another eye-watering $118.5bn (£88.52bn).But while the those sums might make you feel dizzy, we each have a slightl
  
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• Patrick Clancy's new wife reveals romantic way they met to 60 Minutes and hails him as an incredible father and partner

  18-09-2026 14:16 via dailymail.com
  
  Patrick Clancy and his new wife, Dr Rachel Danis, met while running in Central Park, she has revealed.
  
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• 'Make no mistake - nothing about Prince Harry's first week back on British soil happened by accident'

  18-09-2026 14:16 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's return to Britain poses major problems for the royal family. How they deal with matters
  
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• The man paralysed waist down but climbed Everest – and the hero who saved him

  18-09-2026 14:15 via metro.co.uk
  
  Pete has seen people with their intestines by their heart due to the impact of their accident (Picture: Supplied)‘He was the most broken man I’ve ever seen survive’.Those are the words of Peter Reeve, specialist paramedic in critical care for Great Western Air Ambulance Charity.He flew to the scene of a devastating head-on crash that left car passenger Simon Clark, 44, catastrophically injured and his partner Lindy tragically dead.In this week’s Unsung Heroes series, we&
  
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• I went to the M&S Christmas showcase — one item blew me away

  18-09-2026 14:12 via metro.co.uk
  
  I got an early preview of what’s coming to M&S this Christmas (Picture: Courtney Pochin)
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  It might only be September, but in the food industry, Christmas is already here.Supermarkets have been hosting their festive press previews over the last few weeks, revealing what treats and temptations they’ve cooked up for the h
  
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• Girl, 13, raped in horror Bethnal Green attack as family say she now 'lives in fear'

  18-09-2026 14:10 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Images have been released by police of two men that they want to speak to over the rape of a 13-year-old girl in Bethnal Green, with a £10,000 reward for information also offered
  
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• Electrician says to unplug three 'vampire' devices to slash bills

  18-09-2026 14:09 via mirror.co.uk
  
  An electrician has warned that common household appliances could be adding more than £400 a year to your energy bills
  
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• Big Brother star brands fellow housemate a ‘cow’ after fat-shaming row

  18-09-2026 14:09 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 PageBig Brother 2026 has got off to a dramatic start thanks to one particular housemate.
  So far, Rochelle Rackham, 57, has found herself embroiled in rows with housemate Johanne after comparing her dog to God and with Charlotte after making an insensitive comment about amputees.
  And in last night’s episode, the mum of three caused further turmoil when she
  
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• 'Putin will win elections despite Ukraine war disaster but dissent is rising'

  18-09-2026 14:08 via mirror.co.uk
  
  OPINION Putin will win elections but any slight political downturn in his results may signal a grim end to his near three decade rule - the results may signal dissent over war
  
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• Royal family live: Earl Spencer’s claims about Charles branded ‘utter nonsense’ after Prince Harry dodges row

  18-09-2026 14:05 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Royal insiders told the Mirror that King Charles is being treated as ‘a punching bag’ in order to publicise the explosive book penned by Princess Diana’s brother Earl Spencer
  
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• Police release footage of two men after girl, 13, was raped in 'awful attack' as family describe 'devastating impact'

  18-09-2026 14:01 via dailymail.com
  
  Police have released footage of two men after a 13-year-old girl was raped in an 'awful attack' in London.
  
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• JLo’s doppelgänger goes viral in mugshot photo

  18-09-2026 14:01 via metro.co.uk
  
  Do you see the resemblance? (Picture: Getty Images)If you’ve been on the internet over the last 24 hours, you’ve likely scrolled past a mugshot of Jennifer Lopez. Or so you thought.The Jenny from the Block singer actually has her own doppelgänger, whose arrest photo has recently gone viral because of the striking resemblance between the two.Cyrena Anne Quast was arrested on August 30 after allegedly stealing two double packs of power tool batteries, valued at around $580, from
  
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• WWE rookie from Nottinghamshire ‘floors’ wrestling legend at 29 years old

  18-09-2026 14:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Mason Rook is the new WWE superstar (Picture: Kevin Sabitus/WWE via Getty Images)From unknown wrestler to WWE superstar, Mason Rook is making the UK proud.The 29-year-old grappler from Workshop in Nottinghamshire, who went by Will Kroos before signing with the sports entertainment giant, has built a reputation as one of the industry’s best rising stars, and one of the most iconic wrestlers in history has taken notice.‘I was floored,’ John Cena exclusively told Metro as he rave
  
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• Pictured: 'Kind and caring' man, 32, killed in Tube station attack while on his way home from Notting Hill Carnival - as family pay tribute to fiancé who was getting married next year

  18-09-2026 14:00 via dailymail.com
  
  Thomas Jewitt was taken to hospital in a critical condition but died three days later after the attack on Liverpool Street station's Central Line platform at 10.51pm on Sunday, August 30.
  
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• The calculated move behind Gavin Newsom's extraordinary Kamala Harris pledge ... and the 'sinister plot' Democrats suspect: 'He's messing with her'

  18-09-2026 13:58 via dailymail.com
  
  California Governor Gavin Newsom is quietly working to isolate Vice President Kamala Harris, Democrats say.
  
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• China 'building giant warship to launch drone attack submarines'

  18-09-2026 13:48 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The vessel in a Chinese shipyard is believed to have the capability of carrying autonomous submarines that can travel as far as nearly halfway across the equator
  
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• Syrian man finds his secret library untouched 15 years after he concealed it behind a wall and fled Assad and civil war

  18-09-2026 13:43 via dailymail.com
  
  A man who fled the Syrian civil war over 15 years ago returned to find the secret library he had hidden behind a false wall intact. 
  
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• Fundraiser for Noah Woods’ family nears £100,000 after thousands donate

  18-09-2026 13:40 via metro.co.uk
  
  Noah Woods’ death after the boy went missing has shocked the nation (Picture: Suffolk Police / SWNS)Thousands of people have been moved by the death of three-year-old Noah Woods, who was pulled from a pond after going missing.
  The young boy’s fate has struck a chord across the UK after his death was announced yesterday following a nearly 24-hour urgent search involving an army of volunteers and emergency services in Suffolk.
  Noah went missing after managing to run away from a relati
  
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• Ed Sheeran’s cousin says he’s ‘ashamed’ of star in brutal public attack

  18-09-2026 13:39 via metro.co.uk
  
  Jethro Sheeran has revived his bitter feud with his famous cousin (Picture: Getty/Facebook)Ed Sheeran has been branded a ‘coward’ and ‘bad human’ by his own cousin as the fallout from Macklemore’s removal from his US tour takes a deeply personal turn.Jethro Sheeran, 44, has launched a blistering attack on the Shape of You singer, 35, declaring himself ‘ashamed’ of his famous relative.His intervention comes after Macklemore was removed from the remaining
  
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• Thomas Tuchel apologises to Man Utd star over ‘hurtful’ England decision

  18-09-2026 13:37 via metro.co.uk
  
  Thomas Tuchel has named two Man Utd stars in his England squad (Photo: Getty)Thomas Tuchel has assured Kobbie Mainoo he will play for England soon, after the Manchester United star failed to get on the pitch at the World Cup.Aside from third-choice goalkeeper James Trafford, Mainoo was the only star not to play a single minute of the Three Lions’ run to third-place at last summer’s tournament.The 21-year-old went to the finals off the back of a strong end to the season with United a
  
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• Royal family live: Earl Spencer’s claims about Charles branded ‘utter nonsense’

  18-09-2026 13:34 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Royal insiders told the Mirror that the monarch is being treated as ‘a punching bag’ in order to publicise the explosive book penned by Princess Diana’s brother
  
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• Billionaire Warren Buffett, 96, steps down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway and names his successor, as he says: 'Father time always wins'

  18-09-2026 13:34 via dailymail.com
  
  Billionaire Warren Buffett has stepped down as the chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, effective immediately. The 96-year-old has passed the torch to his son, Howard.
  
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• Putney Pusher suspect’s sisters say he was arrested by police ‘with a film crew’

  18-09-2026 13:31 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 PageThe sisters of a man arrested on suspicion of being the ‘Putney Pusher’ have said their brother was innocent because he had a different eye colour to the profile shared by the victim.Nicholas Brandram was discovered dead on Tuesday, months after he was arrested on suspicion of pushing a woman in the way of a bus on Putney Bridge in 2017.His famil
  
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• Mourners in pink gather for funeral of 'beloved' Valentina Foster, 7, 'murdered' in house fire

  18-09-2026 13:27 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Little Valentina Foster died alongside her aunt Natalie Foster, 34, in the devastating blaze in Grangetown, Middlesbrough
  
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• BBC TV licence 'last resort' 3 rules that could end in court action

  18-09-2026 13:27 via mirror.co.uk
  
  TV Licensing says prosecution is a 'last resort' – but there are three key rules that could see TV viewers facing court action
  
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• Cineworld drama continues as users claim its website has suffered a ‘massive breach’

  18-09-2026 13:26 via metro.co.uk
  
  Cineworld has been heavily criticised by members for its recent website and booking system overhaul (Picture: Getty Images)It’s been a tough week for Cineworld.After the company launched a seemingly innocent new website and app, customers have branded the chain ‘appalling’ and ‘disturbing’ — and the drama shows no signs of slowing.Cine-gate all started on Tuesday September 15, when Cineworld Unlimited members received an email stating they ‘will no long
  
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• British Airways launch flight to ‘bucket list’ country after 13 years

  18-09-2026 13:26 via metro.co.uk
  
  British Airways has launched a new route to Tanzania in Africa (Picture: Getty Images)British Airways has launched flights to a ‘bucket list’ country for the first time in more than a decade.From summer 2027, Londoners will be able to fly directly from Gatwick Airport to Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar in Tanzania.Here, tourists can take a dip in the sea, hike the highest mountain in Africa, or catch a glimpse of the Great Migration, one of the most unique experiences in the animal kingdom
  
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• Glastonbury boss gives blunt response to Oasis 2027 headline rumours

  18-09-2026 13:24 via metro.co.uk
  
  (Picture: Harry Durrant/Getty Images)Glastonbury Festival has put an end to the rumours that Oasis could make a surprise appearance in their line-up.The Gallagher brothers sparked speculation after announcing a string of 2027 shows that appeared to leave a gap for a Glastonbury appearance in their schedule.However, the festival’s co-organiser, Emily Eavis, has broken fans’ hearts after she was asked on social media by a user called Jimmy whether ‘you’ve got Oasis’.
  
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• Map shows fuel prices in YOUR area as over 300 petrol stations selling diesel for £2 per litre

  18-09-2026 13:21 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Fuel prices have surged again in recent weeks after the US-Iran ceasefire collapsed in July, which caused a new spike in the cost of oil
  
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• Burnham faces demands to come clean with Brits about Russian 'shadow war' and hike defence spending - as France, Poland and Germany step up warnings

  18-09-2026 13:19 via dailymail.com
  
  Both Tory leader Kemi Badenoch and Reform UK's Nigel Farage have called on the Prime Minister to set out in greater detail how he plans to keep the UK safe.
  
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