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• The simple spoon trick which actually does keep your leftover sparkling wine fizzy for longer

  26-12-2016 18:59 via mirror.co.uk
  
  It's a trick and a persistent old wives' tale, but the science behind it proves this method works
  
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• Jacinda Ardern's latest move confirms former New Zealand PM is committed to stay in Australia

  24-06-2026 03:17 via dailymail.com
  
  'Step inside a former Prime Minister's Sandringham home,' a real estate Facebook listing for the home states.
  
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• Zohran Mamdani claims prized scalp as pro-Israel Democratic incumbent is routed in New York

  24-06-2026 03:14 via dailymail.com
  
  New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's gamble to push the New York Congressional delegation even further to the left paid off Tuesday night with an early win.
  
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• 'Autopilot' Tesla that plowed through brick wall of house and killed woman prompts federal investigation

  24-06-2026 03:14 via dailymail.com
  
  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration launched a special investigation on Monday into the Tesla Model 3 crash on June 19 in Katy, Texas.
  
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• New York Knicks fan FIRED from JP Morgan after 'disgusting' act at NBA championship parade celebration

  24-06-2026 03:13 via dailymail.com
  
  A JPMorgan Chase executive was fired after video appeared to show her dumping a parade-themed public trash can onto a Manhattan sidewalk and taking the blue-and-orange receptacle home.
  
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• Father was watching news about heatwave drownings when police knocked at his door and said his teenage son was missing in a lake

  24-06-2026 02:53 via dailymail.com
  
  David-Junior Tita, 17, from Crewe, died at Pickmere Lake near Knutsford after entering the water with friends during record-breaking temperatures at the end of last month.
  
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• UK construction company with 35 years experience plunges into liquidation

  24-06-2026 02:49 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The UK building company has plunged into liquidation with overdue statement after they claimed to "provide a second to none service to each of our customers" for the past 21 years
  
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• The great British bunk off: Workers and pupils stay home as 40C heatwave looms... but didn't we all cope better in 1976 hot spell?

  24-06-2026 02:48 via dailymail.com
  
  For 15 consecutive days in 1976 the sun beat down on Britain and the temperature hovered at 32C (89.6F).
  
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• Declan Rice injury concern emerges after England draw with Ghana

  24-06-2026 02:48 via metro.co.uk
  
  Declan Rice is dealing with various aches and pains (Picture: Getty Images)England and Ghana played out a forgettable goalless draw on Tuesday at the World Cup, but the frustrating contest for the Three Lions could become a nightmare one as an injury concern emerges over Declan Rice.Thomas Tuchel’s side were met with a well-drilled, stubborn Ghana side, happy to sit in a low block for the entire match.There were chances, notably for Nico O’Reilly and Harry Kane late on, but England
  
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• Bill Gates admits to affairs with Harvard-trained doctor and Russian nuclear scientist in shocking Epstein grilling

  24-06-2026 02:35 via dailymail.com
  
  Bill Gates told Congress he had three extramarital affairs, naming medical entrepreneur Alice Jacobs Nesselrodt and Russian nuclear scientist Karima Nigmatulina. He said he told his wife Melinda.
  
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• It's not just Brits finding new ways to keep cool amid 40C 'heat dome'...

  24-06-2026 02:34 via dailymail.com
  
  Instead of taking multiple cold showers a day like those with opposable thumbs, sweltering animals are being hosed down by zookeepers to stay cool in the blistering 'heat dome'.
  
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• Urgent recall on apples and kiwi fruit sold at supermarkets across the country over Salmonella fears

  24-06-2026 02:30 via dailymail.com
  
  An alert was issued by the Food Standards Agency stating PrepWorld has recalled several fruit packets from major grocery stores after testing identified Salmonella in apple and kiwi.
  
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• Small town fights back after Australia Post abandoned their community - as locals are forced to travel for essential services

  24-06-2026 02:30 via dailymail.com
  
  Coleambally in the Riverina lost its only licensed post office in February, leaving locals with only basic postal services - but no banking.
  
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• Bold push to make salaries TAX FREE for workers on $45,000 in one industry

  24-06-2026 02:30 via dailymail.com
  
  National Centre of Vocational Education Research data revealed concerning employment figures in the industry.
  
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• Father was watching news about heatwave drownings when the police knocked at his door and said his teenage son was missing in lake

  24-06-2026 02:21 via dailymail.com
  
  David-Junior Tita, 17, from Crewe, died at Pickmere Lake near Knutsford after entering the water with friends during record-breaking temperatures at the end of last month.
  
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• Thomas Tuchel fires back at Harry Kane criticism after goalless Ghana draw

  24-06-2026 02:14 via metro.co.uk
  
  Do England need more threats outside of Harry Kane? (Picture: Getty Images)Thomas Tuchel dismissed the idea that England are over-reliant on Harry Kane after a frustrating World Cup goalless draw with Ghana in Boston.The Three Lions came back down to earth after the exciting 4-2 win over Croatia in their opener, held to a stalemate in their second game.It was a dominant performance from England in terms of possession and producing efforts on goal, but Thomas Tuchel’s side rarely looked li
  
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• Blow for drivers as price of car insurance rises for first time in three years

  24-06-2026 02:12 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Price comparison website Confused.com says drivers are now forking out £719 a year on average for their car insurance, which is a rise by £8 across the past three months
  
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• One in seven city parking spaces to be lost to 'carspreading' trend

  24-06-2026 02:10 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Think tank Transport & Environment (T&E) says streets are becoming dominated by “oversized” vehicles, such as some SUVs, which towns and cities “simply weren’t designed for”
  
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• Games Inbox: Is Sonic the Hedgehog cooler than Super Mario?

  24-06-2026 02:10 via metro.co.uk
  
  Is Sonic still the coolest mascot? (Sega)The Wednesday letters page wonders whether Half-Life 3 could still be real, as a reader is unsurprised that Shinobi: Art Of Vengeance wasn’t a big hit.Games Inbox is a collection of our readers’ letters, comments, and opinions. To join in with the discussions yourself email [email protected]
  Playground battle
  Reading about the 35th anniversary of Sonic the Hedgehog had me dragging up some old memories about intense playground arguments,
  
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• Mum shares heartbreak as review lays bare Nottingham NHS baby deaths scandal

  24-06-2026 02:06 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Emmie Studencki said the "last thing [she] saw was blood everywhere" when she had a haemorrhage and subsequently lost baby Quinn amid the failings at Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust
  
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• Doctor's urgent warning after girl, 10, suffered horrific burns to her face from viral toy trend

  24-06-2026 02:03 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The girl recalled being in "a lot of pain" during which she said she could "feel my skin coming off" as her parents watched on in horror as they waited for an ambulance
  
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• Thomas Tuchel spotted furiously screaming at England star for what he did against Ghana

  24-06-2026 02:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Tuchel went ballistic at the England star during the goalless draw (Picture: ITV Sport)Thomas Tuchel was caught on camera furiously blasting Djed Spence during England’s World Cup stalemate against Ghana.After an exhilarating start to the competition against Croatia last week, the Three Lions struggled in their second group match on Tuesday night.Spence started at left-back against the Black Stars in one of two changes made by the England boss with Marc Guehi also returning to the startin
  
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• Shark attack victim Leah Stewart wakes up from her coma in miraculous update - as her brother reveals her first words

  24-06-2026 01:41 via dailymail.com
  
  Leah Stewart, 35, was mauled by a great white shark while swimming at Coogee Beach, in Sydney's eastern suburbs, on June 13.
  
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• Lammy is facing the sack as Burnham rewards Lucy Powell - and seeks to boost number of women at top of his team

  24-06-2026 01:37 via dailymail.com
  
  Ms Powell, a long-standing Burnham ally, will be handed the role after she helped guide the former Greater Manchester mayor to the brink of Downing Street .
  
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• Trump's SECOND endorsed candidate Alan Wilson triumphs in South Carolina as President rushed to save face

  24-06-2026 01:36 via dailymail.com
  
  President Donald Trump's double endorsement in the South Carolina governor's race paid off, with the state's attorney general, Alan Wilson, cruising to victory in Tuesday night's Republican runoff.
  
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• Connecticut woman is arrested for murder nearly DECADE after newborn was found dumped inside dumpster

  24-06-2026 01:36 via dailymail.com
  
  Dominique Harrison, 28, appeared in court on Monday nearly a decade after her newborn baby boy was found inside a dumpster in Connecticut.
  
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• TV property expert saves her dream kitchen at her £1million home from demolition after 'serial complainant' moaned it was six INCHES too tall

  24-06-2026 01:31 via dailymail.com
  
  A television pundit has saved her dream kitchen from demolition after an extraordinary five-year planning battle over a roof built just six inches too high amid objections from a 'serial complainant'.
  
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• Don't put economy at mercy of 'Red Ed': Growing alarm among City leaders over prospect of Burnham installing Left-wing Net Zero zealot Ed Miliband as Chancellor

  24-06-2026 01:31 via dailymail.com
  
  Senior figures from the world of business joined forces with even Burnham-backing Labour MPs to warn that the Energy Secretary would wreak havoc if he was put in charge of the economy.
  
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• Council enforcement officer who threatened to 'knock out' member of the public issues 'waffling' apology video - and claims HE was harassed

  24-06-2026 01:30 via dailymail.com
  
  Joseph Fernandes, 38, (right) and Umar Siddiq, 30, were branded 'thugs in uniform' after the viral encounter on May 18 saw the pair telling Alvin, 23, they would 'rip his teeth out'.
  
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• Carlos Queiroz reveals what sparked furious bust-up with Jude Bellingham

  24-06-2026 01:29 via metro.co.uk
  
  Jude Bellingham was involved in a furious bust-up with Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz (Picture: Getty)Carlos Queiroz blamed Jude Bellingham for initiating a heated bust-up during England’s World Cup stalemate against Ghana.The Three Lions were held to a disappointing goalless stalemate and will have to beat Panama on Saturday to guarantee going through to the knockout stage as group winners.Ghana’s disciplined low block frustrated the Three Lions, particularly in the first half dur
  
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