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• The worst Mario Kart game is shutting down very soon

  08-07-2026 14:40 via metro.co.uk
  
  Plumbing the mobile depths (Nintendo)Nintendo has announced Mario Kart Tour is being permanently shut down later this year, without an offline mode.
  Despite their initial apathy for the format, Nintendo has released several mobile games over the past decade. Most have earned only a middling reception, but one of the most profitable is Mario Kart Tour. Released in 2019, Mario Kart Tour is a mobile spin-off which has had a surprising influence over the past two mainline titles. Several city
  
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• Meet Countess Binface: The mother-of-two comedian married to the man behind the 'intergalactic space warrior' by-election candidate taking on Nigel Farage

  10-07-2026 01:04 via dailymail.com
  
  Sarah Daykin is set to be thrust into the spotlight as the most unlikely of political wives as her partner prepares to go head-to-head in a bizarre by-election showdown.
  
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• Trailblazing barrister's career is in tatters and she faces years in jail for using her contacts to help a gangster get revenge for a 'hit' on his life

  10-07-2026 01:02 via dailymail.com
  
  Samreen Akhtar, 37, was considered one of the brightest new barristers on the circuit as she built a profile by speaking out against prejudice suffered by young black and Asian aspiring lawyers.
  
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• Thousands of 'tagged' criminals are not even fitted with the electronic devices, as bombshell report warns Labour's soft-justice plan set to 'increase risk to public safety'

  10-07-2026 01:02 via dailymail.com
  
  Thousands of criminals placed on electronic monitoring schemes never even get a tag fitted in the Ministry of Justice's chaotic, under-performing system, it has emerged.
  
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• This is for Lindisfarne! An England World Cup victory over Norway would avenge ancient Viking massacre, Holy Islanders say

  10-07-2026 01:02 via dailymail.com
  
  It's a look Norway's national football team have embraced in full this World Cup: Viking chic. Norwegian striker Erling Haaland has led the way with his long blonde locks in the Viking squad photo.
  
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• The street banned from flying England flags to support Three Lions during the World Cup as Labour council rules they are a 'clear danger' to drivers

  10-07-2026 01:02 via dailymail.com
  
  St George's flags andbunting have been placed across Church Road in Northwich, Cheshire, so residents can show their support for the Three Lions at the tournament in North America.
  
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• British widow 'forced to bury her husband in an unmarked grave' in Cape Verde after he fell ill and died there on holiday

  10-07-2026 01:02 via dailymail.com
  
  A widow has revealed she was forced to bury her husband in an unmarked grave in Cape Verde after he fell ill on holiday.
  
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• Vapes could soon be sold in plain white packages and given boring names

  10-07-2026 01:01 via metro.co.uk
  
  Health leaders have launched a new consultation about the matter (Picture: Alamy)Vapes will soon be sold in plain packaging under proposals which aim to stop the devices being marketed to children.Health leaders have launched a consultation which also proposes that vape devices can only come in three colours: white, black or grey.The UK-wide proposals will also see restrictions on flavour descriptions using simple names such as ‘apple’, while banning names relating to swee
  
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• Stinking streets, missed collections and a maggot 'apocalypse': Chaos of the kerbside food bins rollout 100 days after England's new waste rules began

  10-07-2026 01:01 via dailymail.com
  
  Fresh rules for household waste and recycling came into force in England on March 31 but one in four councils were not ready to provide the service with many delaying the rollout.
  
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• Make voting compulsory - with a £10 fine for those that don't cast ballot, says lefty think-tank

  10-07-2026 01:01 via dailymail.com
  
  Casting a vote in national elections should be made mandatory for Brits with £10 fines dished out for those who abstain, the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has said.
  
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• Liberal leader Angus Taylor refuses to work with Pauline Hanson's One Nation - after she urged them to come together

  10-07-2026 01:01 via dailymail.com
  
  Angus Taylor has ruled out working with One Nation after Pauline Hanson urged the Coalition to join forces to defeat Labor.
  
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• Daily horoscope July 10, 2026: Today’s predictions for your star sign

  10-07-2026 01:01 via metro.co.uk
  
  Here’s what the stars have in store for your day (Picture: Metro.co.uk)Chiron and Venus make an alignment today, bringing romance, affection and relationships to centre stage. Keep an open mind.Taurus, Gemini and Aries, this is a chance to take the reins. Going against what others expect of you could be key.Allow yourself to be led by your desires today. It’s an emotionally charged planetary placement, so be prepared.
  Ahead, you’ll find all star signs’ horoscopes for tod
  
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• Hollyoaks sex shock as Cleo’s very unexpected new lover is confirmed

  10-07-2026 00:59 via metro.co.uk
  
  Dodger gets a big shock (Picture: Lime Pictures)There is a big shock in store for Dodger Savage (Danny Mac) in Hollyoaks next week when he goes to check on Cleo McQueen (Nadine Mulkerrin) only to find her in bed in with an unexpected resident.
  The police detective, as viewers know, is currently dating Theresa McQueen (Jorgie Porter), who believes their relationship is in a good place after Dodge suggested they get a house together.
  But little does she know that her beau has been having an affai
  
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• Female troops told to eat twice as much and get at least seven hours sleep if they want to match male colleagues in new guidelines

  10-07-2026 00:59 via dailymail.com
  
  Female soldiers should eat twice as much and sleep more to cope with demanding military roles, according to new Ministry of Defence guidance.
  
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• Fresh doubts are raised over Farage's claims he did not have to declare £5million 'gift' from crypto-currency tycoon

  10-07-2026 00:58 via dailymail.com
  
  The Reform leader - who triggered a by-election in his own seat this week to prove voters still back him - was given the money by tech entrepreneur Christopher Harborne in April 2024.
  
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• Drunk passengers filmed trashing airport after being thrown off plane for rowdy behavior

  10-07-2026 00:58 via dailymail.com
  
  Dramatic video captured the confrontation inside Terminal 2, where punches were thrown across a customer service counter as airport staff became embroiled in the melee.
  
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• Woke taxpayer-funded TV station slammed for absurd 'Rebirthday' section it used as an excuse to gush over transgender people

  10-07-2026 00:55 via dailymail.com
  
  The light-hearted conversation sparked a fierce online backlash, with critics accusing the broadcaster of devoting airtime to "woke" identity topics instead of covering major news events.
  
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• Teen dead and another in hospital as 18-year-old held over alleged murder in Swansea

  10-07-2026 00:32 via mirror.co.uk
  
  South Wales Police have issued a major update following a collision in Gorseinon, Swansea earlier today involving a car and an off-road bike that left a teenager dead and another injured
  
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• The most telling sign yet John Fetterman is plotting a Republican flip: 'This is insane'

  10-07-2026 00:31 via dailymail.com
  
  Is Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman preparing for a political divorce from the Democratic Party - or is he simply becoming Washington's most unpredictable Democrat?
  
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• Virginia Giuffre's family is working to bring US-like Epstein hearings to Britain 'which could be catastrophic for former-prince Andrew'

  10-07-2026 00:30 via dailymail.com
  
  Sky Roberts, the brother of Ms Giuffre, the former Duke's accuser, said that he was 'actively' trying to bring hearings to the UK modelled on those taking place at the US Congress.
  
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• Father of Aussie girl shot dead by police in Pakistan accuses officers of corruption

  10-07-2026 00:21 via dailymail.com
  
  The father of a Perth schoolgirl allegedly shot dead by police in Pakistan after the family were mistaken for robbers has claimed that he was forced to sign a blank document.
  
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• World Cup LIVE: France into semis as FIFA make VAR change and furious Thomas Tuchel complains

  10-07-2026 00:20 via mirror.co.uk
  
  All the latest World Cup news and updates ahead of the quarter-finals kicking off with England preparing to face Norway
  
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• Kylian Mbappe injury latest after France beat Morocco to reach World Cup semi-final

  10-07-2026 00:11 via metro.co.uk
  
  Kylian Mbappe was forced off with an injury during France’s 2-0 win over Morocco (Getty)France have reached the World Cup semi-final with a 2-0 win over Morocco but have suffered a huge injury scare as Kylian Mbappe was forced off in the second half.After missing a penalty in the first half, Mbappe made amends with a brilliant effort to open the scoring for France in the 60th minute.Ousmane Dembele then doubled France’s lead six minutes later with an excellent finish from the edge o
  
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• New Iran plot to assassinate Trump as country mourns Supreme Leader Khamenei revealed by Israel

  10-07-2026 00:10 via dailymail.com
  
  While adding that the Iranians 'want to make a deal badly,' Trump has said that his opponents are 'crazy' and claimed 'they want to take me out' earlier this week.
  
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• World Cup LIVE: France and Mbappe on cusp of semi-finals as furious Thomas Tuchel complains

  10-07-2026 00:06 via mirror.co.uk
  
  All the latest World Cup news and updates ahead of the quarter-finals kicking off with England preparing to face Norway
  
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• Paul Scholes questions Man Utd transfer move for £50m star

  10-07-2026 00:01 via metro.co.uk
  
  Andrey Santos’ move to Manchester United is unlikely to ‘excite’ supporters, says Paul Scholes (Picture: The Good, The Bad & The Football)Paul Scholes has questioned Manchester United’s deal to sign Andrey Santos, suggesting the fanbase are unlikely be ‘excited’ by the midfielder’s impending arrival from Chelsea.United have concentrated their efforts on strengthening in central midfield this summer, having splashed out in excess of £200million
  
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• Singer Gwenno says her wild teenage days on Lord of the Dance in America were  'drink, drugs, eating disorders'... Those were heady years and far from the wholesome world of cailíns and curls one might expect

  09-07-2026 23:57 via dailymail.com
  
  'It's difficult for it to be that wholesome if you stick a group of 40 teens in an apartment complex unchaperoned in Las Vegas'
  
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• East Sussex fire: Emergency crews battle huge blaze at historic former Catholic convent

  09-07-2026 23:48 via mirror.co.uk
  
  East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service were called to the former convent at around 5pm on Thursday, July 9 and have told those living nearby to keep their windows and doors closed.
  
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• Nuclear power reactor forced to shut down due to extreme 28C heat

  09-07-2026 23:46 via mirror.co.uk
  
  French officials have been forced to shut down another reactor at Golfech nuclear power plant as a scorching heatwave continues to grip Europe
  
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• The most deluded man in Britain? Current level of welfare spend 'not a great concern' says minister in charge of reforming ballooning benefits system

  09-07-2026 23:45 via dailymail.com
  
  Britain's disability benefits bill has nearly doubled since 2019 and is set to rise to more than £41 billion in 2030 according to government forecasts.
  
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