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• Watch this strongman demonstrate NOT how to do a pull-up

  09-01-2016 21:07 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The man is shown doing the challenging exercise of pushing himself up from the training bar into the air with his feet pointing upwards
  
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• How England can stop Erling Haaland and sink the Viking Row at the World Cup

  11-07-2026 08:27 via metro.co.uk
  Norway and Haaland stand in England’s way tonight (Picture: Image Photo Agency/Getty Images)In his exclusive column for Metro, former England World Cup star David James looks ahead to tonight’s showdown with Norway and Erling Haaland with a place in the World Cup semi-finals on the line.
  I think we are all still recovering a bit from what happened at the Azteca in the early hours of Monday morning.It was probably the best game I have seen from England in the World Cup
  
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• Tom Brittney admits he quit Grantchester at the worst time: ‘What have I done?’

  11-07-2026 08:00 via metro.co.uk
  Tom Brittney took a risk when he left Grantchester (Picture: ITV)Tom Brittney took quite the leap of faith when he quit Grantchester.It was 2023, the ITV drama was still riding high after nine series, and Tom starred as clergyman Will Davenport – one half of an unlikely crime-solving duo alongside detective inspector Geordie Keating, played by Robson Green.But if ever there was inspiration to fly the nest and see what Hollywood had to offer, it was his predecessor James Norton, who has be
  
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• The story behind Norway’s Viking row celebration going viral at the World Cup

  11-07-2026 08:00 via metro.co.uk
  Norway’s Viking imitation has caught the imagination at the World Cup (Picture: Getty)Norway have been one of the standout storylines at the 2026 World Cup – and their Viking row celebration has been a big part of that.The celebration, which has been performed after each of their wins in North America, has undoubtedly become the viral phenomenon of this summer’s tournament.Typically initiated by the sounding of a traditional Norse horn, the rhythm of the rowing is determined b
  
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• Rimmel launches four new mocktail-inspired lip balm shades just in time for the heatwave

  11-07-2026 08:00 via metro.co.uk
  Your summer lip combo has just landed. (Picture: Metro/Superdrug/Rimmel)Rimmel London’s Oh My Gloss! Butter Me Up Lip Butter Balm has had a summer refresh, with four new mocktail-inspired shades and scents landing in time for the heatwave weather.Lip balms are everywhere, with budget buys and luxurious options for big-name brands, but Rimmel’s version has taken off for its sheer colour payoff, hydrating formulas, and non-sticky finish.  For less than a tenner, there are 13
  
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• How Norway’s manager once ‘died’ for seven minutes before incredibly coming back to life

  11-07-2026 08:00 via metro.co.uk
  Solbakken had a brush with death 25 years ago (Picture: Getty)Norway boss Stale Solbakken will be looking to cause an upset against England tonight when the two sides meet in Miami for their World Cup quarter-final showdown.Solbakken, aided by some world class talent including the likes of Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard, has transformed the team’s fortunes since taking the job back in 2020.This summer’s World Cup is the first major tournament the Norwegians have competed in for
  
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• Andy Burnham faces new revolt on Left as Labour MPs urge him to ditch tough immigration reform

  11-07-2026 07:56 via dailymail.com
  
  Allies say the incoming Prime Minister understands the importance of controlling migration and is committed to Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's tough stance.
  
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• Elderly man, 74, fighting for life after he was assaulted by a mystery attacker while on his daily early morning walk

  11-07-2026 07:54 via dailymail.com
  
  The father of three was found unconscious near his home in Greater Western Sydney about 4.40am on Saturday.
  
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• Ann Widdecombe murder probe: 'Mystery hiker' seen at ex-Tory MP's home as man, 26, released by police

  11-07-2026 07:49 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Devon and Cornwall Police launched a murder probe after ex-Conservative MP and Brexit Party MEP Ann Widdecombe was found dead inside her home with "serious injuries", with a man arrested on suspicion of murder
  
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• Man arrested on suspicion of Ann Widdecombe’s murder released from custody

  11-07-2026 07:47 via metro.co.uk
  Former MP and MEP Ann Widdecombe was found dead at her home (Picture: Getty Images)A 26-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murdering former MP Ann Widdecombe has been released from custody and is no longer part of the investigation, police said.The ex-Tory prisons minister was found dead at her home in Haytor on Dartmoor on Thursday after sustaining serious injuries.On Friday, Devon and Cornwall Police said that a white British national had been arrested at an address in Newton Abbot, Devon.
  
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• England vs Norway thunder threat, triple injury update, Kane vs Trump – World Cup round-up

  11-07-2026 07:24 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Halfway through the World Cup quarter-finals, one semi-final is already set, and the other one will feature either England or Norway and Argentina or Switzerland
  
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• £100 savings rule for your child that most parents don't know about

  11-07-2026 07:21 via mirror.co.uk
  
  If you've been diligently squirrelling away cash into your child's savings account, there's a chance the taxman has been quietly eyeing it up too
  
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• Chilling massacre plan targeting primary school children at the centre of case against a teenager, 13, is revealed in court: 'They will see my wrath'

  11-07-2026 07:16 via dailymail.com
  
  A Queensland boy was charged with extremism-related offences after allegedly creating 'mass shooting stories' based off Russian gunman Vladislav Roslyakov and the Bondi Beach terror attack.
  
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• Town of Gunnedah reels at 'cannibalism' allegation against mum as she's charged with the murder of boy, 4: Divided family share new details of her upbringing with CANDACE SUTTON

  11-07-2026 07:09 via dailymail.com
  
  It's the rural town most famous for koalas and Australia's most glamorous export, supermodel Miranda Kerr - and it is now reeling from the most ghastly allegations imaginable.
  
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• Wimbledon icon Tim Henman makes thoughts on renaming 'Henman Hill' crystal clear

  11-07-2026 07:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Tim Henman has discussed the fact that a popular area of the All England Club carries his name
  
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• Trump reveals ONE THOUSAND missiles are 'locked and loaded and aimed' at Iran as he promises an entire year of destruction if Tehran follows through on assassination threat

  11-07-2026 07:00 via dailymail.com
  
  The president's extraordinary warning came after renewed calls for his death during the funeral of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
  
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• The best action game of 2025 is a game nobody bought – Reader’s Feature

  11-07-2026 07:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Ninja Gaiden 4 – a great game but not a great seller (Xbox Game Studios)A reader offers his view on a largely ignored game from last year, published by Xbox and developed by Bayonetta and Vanquish creator PlatinumGames.Well shower me in rubber shurikens and enrol me in shinobi school. Ninja Gaiden 4 is a splendid continuation of the series, that deeply reveres the rich, rambunctious foundations created by the late, legendary Tomonobu Itagaki (rest in peace, my good sir), whilst skilfully
  
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• Prince Harry's England feelings clear after new Meghan Markle update and Three Lions snub

  11-07-2026 07:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Prince Harry moved to the United States with his wife Meghan Markle and their children after officially stepping back from royal duties in 2020
  
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• Harry Kane's booming net worth, childhood sweetheart wife, £30million German mansion

  11-07-2026 06:45 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has been in fine form for England at this summer's World Cup
  
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• Ten people killed after what was supposed to be a 20-minute flight crashes in the Bahamas

  11-07-2026 06:41 via dailymail.com
  
  The aircraft had left Lynden Pindling International Airport in Nassau and was headed to San Andros airport when it encountered difficulties, according to authorities.
  
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• Jordan Pickford's surname was legally changed by his dad to stop England star being teased

  11-07-2026 06:30 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Jordan Pickford has been England's No. 1 goalkeeper since 2018, but the name on the back of his shirt could have looked very different
  
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• Donald Trump wants new White House fence installed after Iran assassination threat

  11-07-2026 06:17 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The proposals come as security around the White House remains under heightened scrutiny following several threats against Trump
  
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• Tyler Robinson trial bombshell that made Erika Kirk audibly weep in agony... as alleged assassin fails to hide his smirk and his own mother can't watch

  11-07-2026 06:12 via dailymail.com
  
  As the court broke for an afternoon recess in Utah on Thursday, the mother of accused Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson rose from her seat red-eyed and visibly spent.
  
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• Whatever your star sign, you need to know about Saturn Return before turning 30

  11-07-2026 05:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  It’s a life-changing moment (Picture: Getty)Approaching 30 and suddenly feeling like you don’t recognise (or really like) the life you’ve created, that everything feels unfit for purpose, not enough, and you should be doing something entirely different?
  You might be experiencing your Saturn Return.
  It comes to us all from around 27 to 30, again when you’re 58 to 60, and finally in your late 80s, but none are as powerful as the first time.Saturn Returns are associated wit
  
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• Woman, 78, who was last polio survivor to live in iron lung died because 1940s machine keeping her alive broke down and was too old to repair

  11-07-2026 04:52 via dailymail.com
  
  Martha Ann Lillard, 78, died on June 26 having spent more than seventy years relying on the device.
  
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• Tense moment ex-partner of missing mum is confronted about her disappearance as he faces court on unrelated charges

  11-07-2026 04:25 via dailymail.com
  
  Jana Armstrong, 30, was last seen at a unit on Gordon Avenue in the Toowoomba suburb of Newtown, in south-east Queensland, on Tuesday, July 7.
  
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• Suspected pedophile accused of sexually assaulting a child in Snapchat video was identified by crass tattoo on her leg, cops say

  11-07-2026 04:25 via dailymail.com
  
  Victoria Anne Cranmer, 25, of New Jersey, allegedly recorded a 14-second Snapchat video of herself sexually abusing a young girl under the age of 13 who had been entrusted to her care.
  
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• Manchester United begin talks to sign £38m Liverpool target after Ederson transfer collapse

  11-07-2026 04:20 via metro.co.uk
  
  Joao Gomes is wanted by Manchester United and Liverpool (Getty)Manchester United have entered the race with Liverpool to sign Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes, according to reports in Brazil.United had agreed a £35 million deal to sign Ederson from Atalanta in June but cancelled the transfer on Friday due to concerns raised during the midfielder’s medical.Michael Carrick is set to add one midfielder to his squad in the coming days as Andrey Santos is finalising his £50m move from
  
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• Pedophile migrant is seen being marched onto plane by ICE after Minnesota Governor Tim Walz pardoned him to try and keep him in the US

  11-07-2026 04:13 via dailymail.com
  
  Laotian pedophile Tou Lue Vang was photographed by the DHS being escorted onto a plane by two agents Friday afternoon.
  
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• Slowpoke Tyler Robinson judge slammed for 'outrageous' Charlie Kirk murder trial delay, despite 'devastating' mountains of evidence

  11-07-2026 03:55 via dailymail.com
  
  Utah District Judge Tony Graf said following this week's pre-trial probable cause hearings, he will wait to make his decision on whether Tyler Robinson will face trial until September 1.
  
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