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• VIDEO: Obama mocks 'Grumpy Cat' Republicans

  23-10-2015 23:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  US President Barack Obama hits out at his Republican rivals, accusing them of being "so down on America" and always suggesting that "everything is terrible".
  
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• EastEnders casts UK comedian for mystery role that’s not good for Denise

  16-07-2026 12:14 via metro.co.uk
  
  We’ve a feeling Denise won’t see the comedy in this meeting… (Picture: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron)Denise Fox (Diane Parish) is one of the toughest matriarchs EastEnders has ever seen, but she’s currently facing an enemy unlike any other: acute myeloid leukaemia (AML).She’d been feeling unwell previously, but had put off checking her symptoms with the GP.
  After the bravery shown by Sam Mitchell (Kim Medcalf), in the face of her battle with breast cancer t
  
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• Jude Bellingham reveals what Lionel Messi said to him during heated clash in England’s World Cup defeat

  16-07-2026 12:13 via metro.co.uk
  
  Jude Bellingham and Lionel Messi exchanged heated words in the first half (Picture: Getty)Jude Bellingham has played down his heated confrontation with Lionel Messi during England’s World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina, insisting he was simply ‘discussing a foul’ with the iconic forward.Messi once again played an instrumental role to help steer Argentina into this year’s final, assisting both Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez as the holders snatched victory from the
  
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• Tsunami warning and immediate evacuation order issued after earthquake in New Zealand

  16-07-2026 12:10 via metro.co.uk
  
  The tremor was detected around 24 miles north of Te Anau’s World Heritage-listed fjords, welcoming thousands of visitors each year (Picture: Linke/imageBROKER/Shutterstock)Parts of New Zealand are under an immediate tsunami threat after a 6,3 magnitude earthquake struck near the coast.
  The alarm was raised after a ‘damaging’ tsunami wave is feared on the South Island.People in coastal areas have been told to move to higher ground immediately after the quake hit today, even aba
  
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• Woops! Casualty accidentally leaks major plot twist from the finale

  16-07-2026 11:58 via metro.co.uk
  
  Good news is waiting for Rash (Picture: BBC)Casualty appeared to have suffered a bout of World Cup fever yesterday, as they accidentally revealed a major plot twist ahead of the boxset’s finale.The BBC One medical drama is nearing the end of their latest mini-series Lethal Legacy.
  It has primarily focused on Flynn Byron (Olly Rix) clashing with army boss Jack Baird (Mark Womack), as well as Dylan Keogh’s (William Beck) struggle after discovering Matty Linlaker (Aron Julius) and Stev
  
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• Former England winger insists Thomas Tuchel not to blame for Argentina loss

  16-07-2026 11:55 via metro.co.uk
  
  Was Thomas Tuchel to blame for England’s World Cup demise? (Picture: Getty Images)Thomas Tuchel is coming on for a lot of criticism after England’s defeat to Argentina, but former Three Lions winger Andros Townsend feels the manager did little wrong.Argentina came from behind with two late goals to beat England 2-1 in Atlanta and book a spot in the World Cup final against Spain.The Three Lions were in a brilliant position when Anthony Gordon put them ahead on 55 minutes, but they co
  
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• Xbox laid off hundreds of people in a call that lasted only 60 seconds

  16-07-2026 11:42 via metro.co.uk
  
  Doom’s proprietary id Tech engine may be, well, doomed (Bethesda)Despite assurances from Xbox management that it has the necessary resources to make new games, laid off employees insist that development teams have been severely gutted.While the wider games industry has been suffering from frequent layoffs for several years now, Microsoft and Xbox have received the most scrutiny and backlash because of how destructive they’ve been.Several studios managed to splinter off and regain th
  
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• Three in five Brits say Andy Burnham should call a snap general election after ousting Keir Starmer from No10

  16-07-2026 11:36 via dailymail.com
  
  A Savanta poll revealed 61 per cent think Mr Burnham, who is set to replace Keir Starmer in Downing Street on Monday, should hold a national vote within 12 months.
  
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• Moment predator prowls empty train late at night before targeting lone woman and sexually assaulting her

  16-07-2026 11:36 via dailymail.com
  
  This is the moment an 'opportunistic' sex predator who sexually assaulted two women in two weeks is seen prowling empty trains late at night.
  
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• Iran says ‘we will kill Trump’ in new billboard of US president in a coffin

  16-07-2026 11:36 via metro.co.uk
  
  It’s unclear who is behind the new billboard in central Tehran (Picture: AFP)A large billboard of Donald Trump dead in a coffin with the words ‘we kill Trump’ has been revealed in Tehran as tensions skyrocket.The large installation comes days after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s massive funeral, in which attendees chanted slogans about murdering the US President.The billboard shows Trump, with his hair sticking up wildly and hands crossed upon his large belly, dead.The install
  
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• Iran puts up huge billboard of Donald Trump in a coffin saying ‘we will kill’ him

  16-07-2026 11:36 via metro.co.uk
  
  It’s unclear who is behind the new billboard in central Tehran (Picture: AFP)A large billboard of Donald Trump dead in a coffin with the words ‘we kill Trump’ has been revealed in Tehran as tensions skyrocket.The large installation comes days after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s massive funeral, in which attendees chanted slogans about murdering the US President.The billboard shows Trump, with his hair sticking up wildly and hands crossed upon his large belly, dead.The install
  
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• Argentina's new Falklands insult as it files complaint over 'illegal' Royal Navy ship near islands after players held Malvinas banner in wake of World Cup win

  16-07-2026 11:34 via dailymail.com
  
  Argentina has filed a formal protest over a Royal Navy warship's 'illegal' movement near the Falkland Islands. 
  
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• Anthony Albanese cops a serve as business owner who won charity tennis match with the Prime Minister hits out at his office

  16-07-2026 11:34 via dailymail.com
  
  Joseph Daoud has become a prominent critic of the government's proposal to limit negative gearing to new builds and impose a 30 per cent minimum tax on capital gains.
  
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• Fabergé or Fauxbergé? Flower from Tsarist Russia with royal links which was kept hidden in a shoebox in Liverpool could be worth £250,000

  16-07-2026 11:32 via dailymail.com
  
  The delicate enamel Martagon lily which is native to eastern Europe is owned by sales associate Rachael Randles, who inherited it from her step-grandmother Mary.
  
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• 'Cowardly' Thomas Tuchel blasted for 'coaching catastrophe' in England's World Cup capitulation: Football legends lead outrage at Three Lions' manager's tactics after heartbreaking exit to Argentina

  16-07-2026 11:31 via dailymail.com
  
  Thomas Tuchel is in the firing line after England were dumped out of the World Cup by Argentina on Wednesday, his tactics having been branded 'cowardly' and a 'coaching disaster'.
  
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• Snapchat threats and selfies with knives: The digital clues that helped solve Harvey Willgoose's murder

  16-07-2026 11:28 via dailymail.com
  
  Crossing the playground at lunchtime, 15-year-old Harvey Willgoose had no idea his friend turned enemy Umar Khan had come to school with a hunting knife stuffed beneath his coat.
  
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• Amazon Web Services experiences major outage with dozens of sites affected

  16-07-2026 11:23 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Amazon Web Services provides crucial infrastructure for the internet - this is a breaking story
  
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• Common game you should always remove from your bags at airport security

  16-07-2026 11:22 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Machines that scan our luggage could raise an alarm over this packet
  
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• Moment dental nurse, 22, ploughs her Mercedes into couple on motorbike and sends them flying as she is banned from roads

  16-07-2026 11:18 via dailymail.com
  
  Horrifying dashcam footage shows Halle Bae Osborne-Holland turn her car into the major road in Swanley, Kent, after pulling out of a petrol station on August 28 last year.
  
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• Kate Middleton’s gingham dress is a masterclass in cool and comfy summer occasionwear

  16-07-2026 11:14 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Princess of Wales nailed event dressing at the polo last week with a flattering and stylish gingham midi dress – and we’ve found some alternatives to get the look
  
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• Alzheimer's 'wonder drug' could delay disease for three years - 90% of brain damage vanished in new trial

  16-07-2026 11:12 via dailymail.com
  
  A 'wonder drug' that can stave off Alzheimer's disease can protect the brain for three years after taking it, say researchers.
  
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• Moment Argentina players put fingers to their lips to silence fans before lifting banner claiming Falkland Islands after they knocked England out of World Cup

  16-07-2026 11:10 via dailymail.com
  
  Several of the team's stars including talisman Lionel Messi are now facing calls to be banned after celebrating with the incendiary sign, branded 'idiotic' by critics.
  
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• New footage shows the real reason Jude Bellingham slapped Argentina star after England’s World Cup defeat

  16-07-2026 11:09 via metro.co.uk
  
  Jude Bellingham slapped Argentina’s Valentin Barco after England’s defeat in Atlanta (Picture: Getty)New footage has surfaced which appears to explain why Jude Bellingham lost his temper with Valentin Barco and slapped the defender following England’s crushing World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina.England put one foot in this summer’s final as Anthony Gordon directed home Morgan Rogers’ cross to break the deadlock ten minutes into the second half in Atlanta.But
  
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• Lorraine Kelly blasts ‘shameful’ Argentinian team after they brandish Falklands banner

  16-07-2026 11:08 via metro.co.uk
  
  Lorraine slammed the banner as an ‘insult’ (Picture: AFP)Lorraine Kelly has waded into the discourse between Argentina and England, calling Argentina’s banner about the Falkland Islands ‘shameful’ and an insult to British armed forces.Argentinian players celebrated their World Cup win against England last night by unveiling a hand-painted banner reading ‘Las Malvinas son Argentinas’ – which translates to ‘The Falklands are Argentine’.L
  
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• Tough blow for Australian manufacturing as smelter closes leaving hundreds of workers without jobs

  16-07-2026 11:07 via dailymail.com
  
  A Tasmanian smelter, the last of its kind in Australia, was ordered to close by administrators on Thursday.
  
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• Small child among six hospitalised after terrifying tower block inferno

  16-07-2026 11:03 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Crews from Plumbstead, East Greenwich, Eltham and other surrounding stations were all present at the fire on Edge Hill, Woolwich
  
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• Roads turn into rivers of ice and towns turn white in Germany and France as freak hail storms and howling winds hammer Europe ahead of yet another roasting heatwave

  16-07-2026 11:01 via dailymail.com
  
  Violent storms swept across both countries, bringing giant hailstones, torrential rain, strong winds and widespread damage.
  
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• EastEnders fans utterly obsessed with new character within seconds but there’s bad news

  16-07-2026 11:01 via metro.co.uk
  
  Fans are enjoying the character of Cleo (Picture: BBC)They say that first impressions count the most and that’s certainly the case with EastEnders newcomer Cleo, played by Mazz Murray, who fans are utterly obsessed with.
  The character, mum of Joel Marshall (Max Murray), arrived on Albert Square this week with her abusive son, who has been released from prison following his vicious attack on stepmum Vicki Fowler (Alice Haig).
  Cleo is played by theatre star Mazz Murray, who is the real-life
  
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• Heart doctor issues mouthwash blood pressure warning

  16-07-2026 10:59 via mirror.co.uk
  
  This might surprise you but a heart surgeon says he avoids mouthwash because it can negatively affect blood pressure.
  
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• England hero ‘was never comfortable with a German’ managing Three Lions

  16-07-2026 10:57 via metro.co.uk
  
  Thomas Tuchel has come under fire after England’s World Cup exit (Picture: Getty Images)Former England star Joe Cole is a fan of Thomas Tuchel but ‘was never comfortable with a German’ managing the Three Lions.Tuchel is coming under fire after England’s 2-1 defeat to Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals as his team tossed away a lead late on.Anthony Gordon had given the English the lead on 55 minutes, but the Three Lions then retreated, with Tuchel replacing attacking
  
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