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• Til Darth Do Us Part: Star Wars mad bride led down the aisle by R2-D2

  08-07-2016 22:01 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Guests even had lightsabers fitted to their chairs as a Star Wars soundtrack played for the bride's entrance
  
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• Tim Henman says only one player can stop Jannik Sinner winning Wimbledon

  03-07-2026 19:05 via metro.co.uk
  
  Former Wimbledon semi-finalist Tim Henman (Picture: Getty)Tim Henman believes only one player is capable of preventing Jannik Sinner from retaining his Wimbledon title at the All England Club.Sinner overcame Carlos Alcaraz in an enthralling four-set contest last year to win the Wimbledon title for the first time in his career.But the Italian arrived back at the All England Club this week with questions hanging over his title defence following his shock second-round exit in May&rs
  
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• Man who shot dead 15-year-old boy in Teletubbies Park before Notting Hill Carnival is jailed for 35 years

  03-07-2026 19:05 via dailymail.com
  
  Aderahman Boumzough was sentenced to 35 yearsat Woolwich Crown Court on Friday after he was found guilty of murdering teenager Rene Graham and the attempted murder of another man.
  
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• Tributes paid to 'incredible' mother-of-four, 44, after she was killed in plane crash near airfield

  03-07-2026 19:00 via dailymail.com
  
  The family of 'deeply devoted' mother-of-four Nicola Wright, 44, have paid tribute to her 'adventurous spirit' after her plane crashed near Dunkeswell Airfield in Devon, last Friday.
  
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• I broke my date’s nose during sex – but he didn’t stop

  03-07-2026 19:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  I’d known Gary for around 10 years – we were good friends (Picture: Getty Images)‘Ow!’Gary* and I both yelled out in pain at the exact same time. He was behind me when he screamed, and I was on all fours.I felt something wet drip on my back.‘Wait-’ I tried to stop him, but Gary was behind me, riding me doggy-style and about to orgasm.But I had just headbutted his nose and was pretty sure he was dripping blood on my back.This didn’t stop him, though.&lsq
  
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• From Maebe to Boots and H&M – here’s everything a shopping expert is buying this weekend

  03-07-2026 19:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  That white lace top? Need it. (Picture: Metro/Getty)Guess who’s back? No, not just Formula 1 roaring into Silverstone or BST Hyde Park taking over London’s social calendar – me.After spending what felt like an entire week submerged in Amazon Prime Day deals and desperately trying to convince myself I didn’t need another air fryer, I’m back with a fresh round-up of the shopping launches, beauty drops and lifestyle news worth knowing about.And honestly, the timing co
  
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• The real reason Granit Xhaka snubbed Chelsea transfer to stay at Sunderland

  03-07-2026 18:55 via metro.co.uk
  
  Granit Xhaka is currently captaining Switzerland at the World Cup (Photo: Getty)Granit Xhaka will NOT be moving to Chelsea as the former Arsenal captain has decided he wants to stay at Sunderland, according to reports.The Premier League was left stunned last week when it was reported that Chelsea had agreed personal terms with Xhaka, who is currently captaining Switzerland at the World Cup.Xabi Alonso was pushing for the transfer, determined to reunite with the midfielder who led his Bayer Leve
  
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• Tens of millions bake under July 4 weekend heat dome as NYC swelters through hottest day in 14 years ahead of America 250 celebrations

  03-07-2026 18:54 via dailymail.com
  
  Cities across the Northeast are facing brutal temperatures during the historic holiday weekend.
  
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• Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds missing from Taylor Swift’s wedding after legal drama

  03-07-2026 18:54 via metro.co.uk
  
  Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds have been seen hundreds of miles away from New York City (Picture: Getty/Instagram)As Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding celebrations get underway in New York, one famous couple appears to be noticeably absent.Despite once being among Swift’s closest friends, Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds were nowhere to be seen as A-list guests descended on Manhattan for what is shaping up to be one of the biggest celebrity weddings in years.Instead, the Hollywo
  
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• Novak Djokovic given 'bad news' moments after finishing Wimbledon match

  03-07-2026 18:50 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Novak Djokovic drew level with Roger Federer's all-time Wimbledon singles record of 105 wins but Annabel Croft was quick to point out some bad news
  
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• Grieving family gets $19m payout after watching son, 8, get crushed to death by tree that summer camp staff 'knew was ready to fall'

  03-07-2026 18:50 via dailymail.com
  
  The family of Lamar McGlothurn, 8, have been awarded a total of $19 million as they settled a lawsuit over the boy's death, almost a year after he was killed by a falling tree branch.
  
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• Award-winning headteacher 'changed school term dates to go on cruise'

  03-07-2026 18:47 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Joy Ballard, a former headteacher, has been banned from working in the profession after a tribunal found she changed dates for a cruise when working at Ryde Academy on the Isle of Wight
  
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• Eight World Cup players test positive for banned substance in drugs test

  03-07-2026 18:46 via metro.co.uk
  
  Eight Tunisian players had traces of clenbuterol in their drugs test at the World Cup (Getty)Eight players in Tunisia’s squad have tested positive for a banned substance during their drugs test at the World Cup.Tunisia are already out of the World Cup after finishing bottom of Group F following heavy defeats to Sweden, Japan and the Netherlands.The African nation also sacked head coach, Sabri Lamouchi, following the team’s 5-1 loss to Sweden in their opening World Cup game and repla
  
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• Bus smashes through window of Notting Hill house

  03-07-2026 18:46 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 PageA residential area in West London was thrown into chaos after a bus careened into a terrace house.The red bus smashed into a bay window at home in Notting Hill yesterday.Pictures show the single-decker bus wedged into the building, blocking the pavement and crushing the steps into the house.The London Fire Brigade confirmed that two cars were also damaged in
  
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• Two men found guilty of 'targeted' knife attack on journalist on behalf of Iranian state handed lengthy jail terms

  03-07-2026 18:40 via dailymail.com
  
  Pouria Zeraati was seriously hurt after he was stabbed three times after being ambushed by hitmen hired by the Iranian state outside his home in Wimbledon. The hitmen have been jailed today.
  
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• Prince William reveals King 'hates football' and rates England's World Cup chances on Travis Kelce podcast

  03-07-2026 18:38 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Prince William has made a surprise appearance on the New Heights podcast hosted by Travis Kelce and his brother Jason - with the interview dropping the day Travis is expected to marry pop superstar Taylor Swift
  
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• Katie Price reignites Victoria Beckham feud with brutal dig about her documentary

  03-07-2026 18:34 via metro.co.uk
  
  Katie Price has reignited her beef with Victoria Beckham (Picture: Getty/Shutterstock)Katie Price has risked facing the wrath of Victoria Beckham’s camp by taking a fresh swipe at the fashion designer.The former glamour model, 48, and Spice Girls star, 52, have a well-documented history of beef, which began in the early 2000s when Katie’s then-boyfriend, Dane Bowers, collaborated with VB on the single Out Of Your Mind.And in 2001, as Katie supported Dwight Yorke in the Manchester Un
  
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• Nigel Farage accused of 'seeking to cash in' on being an MP in fresh crypto row

  03-07-2026 18:33 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Nigel Farage has been accused of 'seeking to feather his own nest and cash in' on being an MP after he was referred to the sleaze watchdog over a fresh cryptocurrency row
  
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• Nintendo Switch 2 has accidentally become the most appealing console right now

  03-07-2026 18:32 via metro.co.uk
  
  The newest and most affordable (Metro)As Sony and Microsoft continue to step on pitchforks, Nintendo has suddenly found itself in a prime position with the Switch 2. The future of consoles has been a hanging concern for some time, but the negative sentiment has grown exponentially in the last few months. Xbox is stuck between a rock and a hard place with Project Helix, as it prepares to shutter studios, cancel games, and terminate any goodwill it may have left. Meanwhile, Sony is ceasing p
  
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• Andy Burnham backs social media ban for under 16s and wants 'urgency' in delivery

  03-07-2026 18:30 via mirror.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: Andy Burnham - who is expected to take over from Keir Starmer - will press ahead with a social media ban for under 16s as he sees it as a 'critical first step' to keeping kids safe online
  
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• Man raped two girls, 14, after grooming one over Snapchat and plying them with vodka

  03-07-2026 18:20 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Sultani Bakatash, 29, groomed a 14-year-old girl online by Snapchat, before inviting her and a friend to his flat in Georgina Court, Bolton, where he raped them
  
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• Andy Murray scarred after saying yes to BBC at Wimbledon and 'won't do it again'

  03-07-2026 18:20 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Andy Murray accepted a role with the BBC at Wimbledon and one of his colleagues claims he soon regretted his decision
  
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• Transfer news LIVE: Granit Xhaka to Chelsea decision made, Arsenal move hijacked

  03-07-2026 18:19 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The latest transfer news and rumours with updates on Bradley Barcola, Crysencio Summerville, Eduardo Camavinga, Granit Xhaka, Sandro Tonali and much more
  
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• British businessman ‘stabbed to death with zombie knife by wife’ in Thailand

  03-07-2026 18:14 via metro.co.uk
  
  A British woman has been arrested in Thailand on suspicion of killing her husband with a zombie knife at their luxury home (Picture: Asia Pacific Press via ViralPress)A British woman has been arrested in Thailand after allegedly stabbing her husband to death with a ‘zombie knife’.Authorities discovered the huge 20-inch blade at the couple’s luxury holiday home in Pattaya City, Bang Lamung district.Officers were alerted when a friend sounded the alarm after failing to reach the
  
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• Parents warned over posting pictures of children online amid rise in AI sexual abuse images

  03-07-2026 18:09 via dailymail.com
  
  The National Crime Agency and the Internet Watch Foundation have released new guidelines about posting pictures of children online to reduce AI turning images into child sexual abuse content.
  
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• Andy Burnham gets help with campaign for Prime Minister from Jamie Webster

  03-07-2026 18:05 via mirror.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: Liverpudlian singer-songwriter Jamie Webster has praised Prime Minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham and says that he believes the MP will be more approachable to the public
  
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• Baby girl murdered at California daycare after being left unsupervised with boy, 17, who has autism

  03-07-2026 18:04 via dailymail.com
  
  The devastated parents say the daycare failed to protect their infant daughter and are calling for the facility to be shut down as a teenager faces a murder charge.
  
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• Travel chaos as car stranded on train tracks after 'crashing through fence'

  03-07-2026 18:02 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Network Rail said a driver 'lost control' of their car and 'careered through fencing' before landing on a set of train tracks in Cornwall, sparking major disruption
  
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• After line judges are axed in favour of AI, could Wimbledon eventually replace Rufus the hawk with AI drones?

  03-07-2026 18:00 via dailymail.com
  
  As artificial intelligence transforms everything from umpiring to security, handler Donna Davis refused to rule out whether Rufus could be replaced by a high-tech successor.
  
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• Germany bans staff members from calling in sick without doctors’ note

  03-07-2026 17:58 via metro.co.uk
  
  The tough new rules have been proposed by Chancellor Friedrich Merz to boost the economy (Picture: Latkun/imageBROKER/Shutterstock)Germans will have to get a sick note from a doctor for the very first day they call off sick from work under strict proposals from Friedrich Merz.The tough new rules have been proposed by Chancellor Friedrich Merz to boost the economy. Workers currently only need a note from their third day of sick leave.Mr Merz said: ‘The number of sick days is too high. We a
  
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