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• Watch David Cameron get BOOED at Wimbledon during Andy Murray victory speech

  10-07-2016 18:38 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Prime Minister was at Centre Court in the posh seats to see the Scottish tennis star lift the title - but the crowd may have just spoiled his special day out
  
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• Why Michael Olise chose to play for France over England

  04-07-2026 23:33 via metro.co.uk
  
  Michael Olise turned down the chance to play for England ahead of France (Getty)Michael Olise has been one of the stars of the World Cup after choosing to play for France ahead of four other nations including England.Olise was born in White City, London, to France to a Nigerian-British father and a French-Algerian mother.The 24-year-old grew up in west London and spent time at Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City’s academies before eventually making his professional debut in 2019.At inter
  
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• Pilot sues hotel after being bitten by ‘rabies-infected’ bats in bed

  04-07-2026 23:13 via metro.co.uk
  
  A 46-year-old pilot has sued a hotel group after being bitten by a swarm of bats in his room (Picture: Getty Images)A pilot has launched a lawsuit against a major hotel chain after his feet were nibbled by bats in his room overnight.The unnamed captain was advised to get a rabies jab after staying at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel in Denver, Colorado.Evidence filed by lawyers Lomena Law showed that the 46-year-old was staying at the property, owned by hospitality giant Marriott, on August 2
  
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• Nancy Pelosi's husband Paul, 86, is CHARGED after alleged hit-and-run crash

  04-07-2026 22:53 via dailymail.com
  
  The Napa County Sheriff's Department said Paul Pelosi, 86, allegedly 'admitted to hitting something, but said he did not know what he had hit, so he kept driving.'
  
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• World Cup LIVE: Paraguay vs France updates as FIFA decision causes England chaos

  04-07-2026 22:48 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The World Cup continues to churn out headlines on and off the pitch as England prepare themselves to face Mexico in the last‑16.
  
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• Extremely rare authentic copy of the Declaration of Independence is miraculously FOUND after being hidden away in another country for 250 years

  04-07-2026 22:48 via dailymail.com
  
  An extremely rare copy of the Declaration of Independence has been found hidden amongst Revolutionary War letters found outside of the US.
  
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• Aurelien Tchouameni out of France vs Paraguay due to injury

  04-07-2026 22:27 via metro.co.uk
  
  Aurelien Tchouameni is ruled out of France vs Paraguay due to a groin injury (Anadolu via Getty)Aurelien Tchouameni has been ruled out of France’s World Cup last-16 match against Paraguay due to a groin injury.The Real Madrid midfielder has started in all but one of France’s World Cup games this summer and has formed a solid partnership alongside Adrien Rabiot.However, Tchouameni is forced to miss France’s game against Paraguay in Philadelphia after suffering a groin injury in
  
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• Murder investigation launched after head-on crash kills pet shop owner in her 70s

  04-07-2026 22:14 via metro.co.uk
  
  Barbara Mullaney was killed in the crash, leaving her local community in mourningPolice have opened a murder investigation after a crash killed an elderly woman and left a teenage passenger severely injured.The two-car collision happened on the B4696, between Lydiard Plain and Braydon Road, near Royal Wootton Bassett in Wiltshire, on the evening of June 30.Wiltshire Police said the fatal incident involved an orange Peugeot 107 travelling northbound and a black Vauxhall Astra travelling southbou
  
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• Couple walk out of Welsh restaurant without paying after enjoying £115 meal

  04-07-2026 21:46 via metro.co.uk
  
  A couple enjoyed a £115 seafood meal at a Welsh restaurant before walking out without paying (Picture: Facebook)A couple had eight cokes and a seafood lunch before leaving without paying at a family-run waterside restaurant in Wales.The man and woman enjoyed a lavish meal at El Puerto restaurant in the old Custom House in Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan.One of the pair had dined on an ‘all day set menu’ while the other enjoyed a dover sole costing £52.90 as well as a £9
  
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• Horror as SHARK attacks beachgoer at popular coastal spot during July 4th celebrations

  04-07-2026 21:42 via dailymail.com
  
  The swimmer, who has not yet been identified, was bitten by 'unknown marine life' at Jones Beach State Park as he cooled off in the ocean during 100-degree heat and a historic heat wave.
  
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• World Cup LIVE: Canada thumped by Morocco as FIFA decision causes England chaos

  04-07-2026 21:41 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The World Cup continues to churn out headlines on and off the pitch as England prepare themselves to face Mexico in the last‑16.
  
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• Royals in chaos as 'entitled' Prince Harry changes mind on bringing Meghan and kids to London

  04-07-2026 21:36 via mirror.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: The Duke of Sussex has announced that Meghan, Archie and Lilibet will NOT join him in London, in the latest twist to a saga that has left Palace insiders 'frustrated'
  
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• 'Healthy' dad's struggles swallowing food turned out to be terminal cancer

  04-07-2026 21:29 via mirror.co.uk
  
  John Robertson, 35, from Ayr, was diagnosed with stage four oesophageal adenocarcinoma last month - he, his wife and their three children are 'trying to cram a lifetime of experiences into a few months'
  
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• Travis Kelce invited every Chiefs player except longtime team-mate to Taylor Swift wedding

  04-07-2026 21:05 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A host of NFL players attended Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's wedding at Madison Square Garden, but one long-time Kansas City Chiefs team-mate of his was notably absent
  
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• TV legend joins EastEnders as Linda’s new love interest is confirmed

  04-07-2026 21:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Linda strikes up a connection with a newcomer (Picture: BBC / Metro)Casualty star Jason Durr is set to join the cast of EastEnders as a local councilman who catches the eye of Linda Carter (Kellie Bright).
  The actor, who is best known for playing David Hide on the BBC One medical drama between 2016 and 2023, will arrive in Walford as Clive in upcoming scenes after sad news circulates about the community centre.
  With the beloved building at risk of redevelopment, Clive soon rocks up as the resid
  
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• The Theo plot thickens as Maria makes an admission to Kit in Coronation Street

  04-07-2026 21:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Could Maria be about to make a huge mistake? (Picture: ITV)Next week’s Coronation Street sees the mystery surrounding Theo’s murder take another dramatic turn as Maria lets something slip to Kit that could have major consequences for Gary.Maria has been standing by her husband throughout the investigation, insisting she was with him on the night Theo died. But with the police refusing to let the case go and the pressure mounting, it’s becoming harder and harder for her to keep
  
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• Police drama unfolds as Bear loses it with Caleb in Emmerdale over terrifying discovery

  04-07-2026 21:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Caleb Miligan is playing below the law (Picture: ITV)Caleb Miligan’s (William Ash) foray back into the world of crime will have some unexpected consequences in Emmerdale.Caleb is dabbling in counterfeit goods after a teenager with a laptop showed him to be out of touch with his criminal past. After being inspired by Kerry Wyatt’s (Laura Norton) fake-not-fake purse, he decided to start playing below the law to make a quick buck, believing it to be a victimless crime. But he is w
  
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• BBC commentator retires on the spot at Wimbledon with shock statement

  04-07-2026 20:57 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The broadcaster has been part of BBC Sport's coverage for 30 years and signed off after a high-profile result
  
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• National lottery winning numbers live: Results for July 4 with £3.9m jackpot

  04-07-2026 20:49 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The winning numbers for the National Lottery's Lotto draw, which has a £3.9m jackpot, and the Thunderball draw, which has a £500,000 top prize, will be revealed soon
  
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• Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding LIVE: Leaked footage from inside reveals sweet detail

  04-07-2026 20:46 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are officially married, with signs reading 'Just Married' springing up all over New York, and now, fresh footage from inside has leaked
  
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• Man 'had an argument' before falling to his death from the 13th floor of a seaside tower block

  04-07-2026 20:44 via dailymail.com
  
  A man who died after plunging from the 13th floor of a seaside tower block in Essex had an 'argument' moments before falling.
  
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• Boy, 4, is seriously injured after being hit by a Range Rover as he crossed the road

  04-07-2026 20:40 via dailymail.com
  
  The harrowing incident took place in Gillingham, Kent, yesterday afternoon.
  
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• Residents of Wordsworth's 'loveliest' Lake District village are furious over plans to turn restaurant into its first-ever kebab shop

  04-07-2026 20:33 via dailymail.com
  
  A Lake District village once described by Wordsworth as 'the loviest spot that man hath ever found' is under siege... from a kebab shop.
  
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• New school to be demolished over safety concerns despite never holding a class

  04-07-2026 20:29 via metro.co.uk
  
  Matford Brook Academy in Exeter is to be demolished following several concerns over the building’s structure (Picture: DevonLive/BPM Media)A school built for millions of pounds in 2021 is to be bulldozed due to concerns over the building’s safety.Not a single class has been held at Matford Brook Academy’s new building since it opened in Exeter in 2023.Pupils have taken lessons in temporary accommodation after a report to the Department of Education found the building to be non
  
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• London Pride 2026 live as headliners take to stage in Trafalgar Square

  04-07-2026 20:26 via mirror.co.uk
  
  London's hotly anticipated LGBTQ+ Pride parade has drawn hundreds of thousands to the capital, with supporters pouring into the streets
  
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• Gavin Newsom hands over 136 acres of spectacular California coastline to Indigenous tribes

  04-07-2026 20:16 via dailymail.com
  
  The historic June 26 move is the first time the California Department of Transportation has returned landed back to the Indigenous people.
  
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• Patriotic skydiver flying huge American flag gets caught in tree and CRASHES into horrified rodeo crowd

  04-07-2026 20:11 via dailymail.com
  
  An American flag intended to be rolled out after the skydiver landed got caught in a tree, resulting in a terrifying crash caught on camera.
  
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• Arthur Fery accused of 'unfair' behaviour by angry opponent in huge Wimbledon win

  04-07-2026 20:07 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Arthur Fery will carry British hopes into week two of Wimbledon after clinching a spot in the Last 16 with an epic 6-2 5-7 6-2 6-7 (3-7) 6-7 (4-10) win over Zizou Bergs
  
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• Madonna withdraws from London Pride last minute due to ‘safety concerns’

  04-07-2026 20:06 via metro.co.uk
  
  It was bad news for anyone who hoped to see Madonna at Pride (Picture: James Devaney/GC Images)After London Pride organisers were forced to issue a statement amid swirling rumours that pop icon Madonna would be attending, further details have been revealed.Speculation was rife that the Material Girl hitmaker, 67, would make a surprise appearance on the main stage in Trafalgar Square, and it’s understood that there had, indeed, been communication with her team.Previously, an insider told T
  
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• London Pride forced to issue statement over ‘surprise Madonna performance’

  04-07-2026 20:06 via metro.co.uk
  
  It’s bad news for anyone who hoped to see Madonna at Pride (Picture: James Devaney/GC Images)London Pride organisers have issued a statement amid swirling rumours that pop icon Madonna would be attending the event this year.Speculation was rife that the Material Girl hitmaker, 67, would make a surprise appearance on the main stage in Trafalgar Square.Previously, an insider told The Sun that organisers were ‘playing it by ear’ in case plans were to change at the eleventh h
  
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