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• Why Trump is all-in on AI despite the warnings

  16-09-2026 10:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The US president has pushed the issue to the forefront of American politics - even at the risk of losing supporters.
  
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• STEPHEN DAISLEY: Findlay's voice rasped with disgust at the First Minister and his new allies: Swinn Fein

  17-09-2026 20:46 via dailymail.com
  
  Banished to the back corner of the chamber in May's Holyrood elections, the Scottish Tories have been searching for an issue to get themselves front and centre again.
  
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• I was branded America's worst mother... now another woman has suffered the same fate. But this is why I'm standing my ground and calling out the REAL danger threatening our children

  17-09-2026 20:41 via dailymail.com
  
  Danielle Meitiv's phone was blowing up. Her friends were sending news articles, alerting her that her story was in the papers again. But the headlines were about a different mother.
  
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• BBC officially confirms new series of Doctor Who – and they’re starting from scratch

  17-09-2026 20:31 via metro.co.uk
  
  Doctor Who could be back on screens as soon as 2028 (Picture: BBC Studios/Bad Wolf/James Pardon/PA Wire)The BBC has finally confirmed its plan to release a new series of Doctor Who – and it’s sooner than you think.Whovians worldwide were left in an agonising state of limbo for months after the shocking end to Ncuti Gatwa’s run as the 15th Doctor, with little news of the show’s future aside from the promise of a Christmas special from Russell T Davies.Then, over the summe
  
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• Another major baby twist and Zoe aftermath as EastEnders spoilers reveal what happens next

  17-09-2026 20:23 via metro.co.uk
  
  More shocking twists confirmed for next week (Picture: BBC / Metro)Kat Slater (Jessie Wallace) issued a dark threat in EastEnders, vowing to kill whoever left her beloved Zoe (Michelle Ryan) to die, unaware that the culprit in question – Max Branning (Jake Wood) – was right in front of her.
  The BBC One soap has aired a devastating week, which saw the Slaters discover that iconic character Zoe had died, in dramatic fashion as Max squirmed, knowing he’d be on borrowed time if Ka
  
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• Labour accused of 'sidelining dinner ladies' in 'disgusting' move as it announces cash for teachers' pay rise

  17-09-2026 20:19 via dailymail.com
  
  The GMB union is furious that a saving made from the school support staff pension scheme is being diverted away - despite individual pensions remaining unaffected.
  
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• Royal Family live: Prince Harry ignores questions on Earl Spencer's explosive book in first UK outing since return

  17-09-2026 20:18 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Prince Harry has been seen for the first time on a public engagement since his bombshell return to the UK by attending an Invictus Games event in London
  
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• JONATHAN BROCKLEBANK: A 'Scooby-Doo' law on balaclavas? It still won't stop that pesky wool being pulled over the police's eyes...

  17-09-2026 20:15 via dailymail.com
  
  When I was growing up in the last century three groups of people wore balaclavas. Only one had legitimate reasons.
  
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• Nine women are found dead near Johannesburg - sparking fears serial killer is on the loose

  17-09-2026 20:11 via dailymail.com
  
  All nine bodies were found in the Ekurhuleni municipality over the last two months, raising concerns that they were carried out by the same person or people.
  
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• Only in Florida! Terrifying moment crab armed with a BLADE swipes at homeowner and his dog

  17-09-2026 20:05 via dailymail.com
  
  Eduardo Alvarez shared a video of the bizarre encounter to Instagram with the caption 'Florida is getting out of hand.'
  
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• Moment man drives on wrong side during police chase before running into A-road

  17-09-2026 20:02 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Duran Amet was seen driving a Ford Focus into the path of oncoming traffic near Bristol before being detained by officers, asking 'what's the problem?'
  
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• Royal Family live: Prince Harry makes first public outing since UK return amid King's row with Earl Spencer

  17-09-2026 20:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Prince Harry has been seen for the first time on a public engagement since his bombshell return to the UK by attending an Invictus Games event in London
  
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• Archbishop of Canterbury forced to withdraw controversial award given on anniversary of 9/11 to Muslim cleric who praised Bin Laden

  17-09-2026 20:00 via dailymail.com
  
  In a major embarrassment for the Church of England, the Most Rev Sarah Mullally has withdrawn an interfaith award she gave to Tahir Ashrafi after a backlash over his praise for Osama Bin Laden.
  
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• Piddington migrant camp dealt another blow after discovery of one of world's rarest bats at planned asylum site

  17-09-2026 19:59 via dailymail.com
  
  Barbastelle bats, a rare species of bats whose numbers are thought to have declined across Europe, have been detected by wildlife experts.
  
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• John Swinney warned 'SNP failure' is costing lives after a woman died following 'unacceptable' ambulance delay

  17-09-2026 19:58 via dailymail.com
  
  John Swinney has been warned of the 'human cost of SNP failure' after a 55-year-old woman died while waiting for hours for an ambulance.
  
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• UK risks total breakdown of law and order due to justice failures, PM warned

  17-09-2026 19:50 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The leaders of six justice sector unions and royal colleges have issued a bombshell warning to Andy Burnham - telling the PM their members have had enough of being 'set up to fail'
  
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• Trump says Iran war will end 'soon' with NEW deal on the table... as devastating photos show US bases severely damaged in Middle East

  17-09-2026 19:50 via dailymail.com
  
  Ahead of next week's UN General Assembly, President Donald Trump indicated that Iran is open to a deal, setting up key talks with Gulf leaders to sketch out a postwar strategy.
  
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• Trump yanks ICE pick after fears of Republican resistance in latest DHS shake-up

  17-09-2026 19:40 via dailymail.com
  
  Donald Trump has withdrawn his nomination of a former Oklahoma state trooper to become the next director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
  
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• UK weather maps show 26C highs loom as Brits could enjoy late blast of summer warmth

  17-09-2026 19:35 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Temperatures dropped to 10C on Wednesday but the mercury is poised to rise considerably with a ridge of high pressure to move across the UK in the coming days
  
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• Tiny Maine village badly spooked after group of 700 Christian men hold CHANTING festival

  17-09-2026 19:33 via dailymail.com
  
  The religious group cleared unauthorized paths in the woods, according to locals. They deny the claim. (Stock image)
  
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• Fierce criticism as it emerges rapist cop was PROMOTED after attack allegations

  17-09-2026 19:33 via dailymail.com
  
  A rapist police officer was promoted after his arrest for an alleged attack on a woman, it has emerged.
  
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• Sixth train operator - Chiltern Railways - to go into public ownership in days - what it means for you

  17-09-2026 19:31 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Chiltern Railways will be the latest operator to become publicly owned at the weekend, with the Department for Transport (DfT) promising extra services, more seats and less overcrowding
  
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• Couple killed in boat accident in Venice months after wedding

  17-09-2026 19:18 via metro.co.uk
  
  Sean Michielli and Gabriella Querino have died months after tying the knot (Picture: Sean Michieli)A couple on holiday in Venice have died in a boating accident, months after saying ‘I do’.Sean Michieli and Gabriella Querino died on Saturday, September 12, while visiting the Italian city, which is close to where Michieli, 25, grew up.He was from Burano in the northern part of the lagoon, while his wife Querino, 26, was from Brazil, according to local outlets.They had been struck by
  
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• British rap ‘pioneer’ Sway Dasafo dies days after his 44th birthday

  17-09-2026 19:15 via metro.co.uk
  
  MOBO Award-winning rapper Sway has died aged 44 (Picture: Jo Hale/Getty Images)Sway Dasafo has died aged 44, with the MOBO Awards confirming the news and friends calling the Top Boy actor a ‘true legend’.He had faced health issues several years before, revealing he had been diagnosed with Hodgkin Lymphoma in 2010.The MOBO Awards shared in a statement: ‘Proud to have him as part of our history. Our love goes out to his family, loved ones and fans.’On Instagram, Kreams wro
  
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• Princess Diana's brother makes astonishing claim King Charles was 'giddily elated' after her death

  17-09-2026 19:10 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Earl Spencer has made a series of further incredulous claims about how King Charles reacted in the aftermath of his sister Princes Diana's death in his new memoir
  
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• Sweden's PM resigns after losing general election to centre-left opposition

  17-09-2026 18:56 via dailymail.com
  
  Ulf Kristersson said he would step down after a complete vote count showed the four opposition parties had secured 176 seats in Sweden's 349-seat parliament.
  
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• Nightmarish snuff movie filmed by suspected serial killer whose house of horrors has been linked to seven dead or missing women

  17-09-2026 18:52 via dailymail.com
  
  Raymond 'RC' Horsch filmed himself suffocating Nicole Fusaro in a disturbing movie created at his Philadelphia home, police said.
  
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• Dare you to go and say that to your mum: One in three under-35s think it's reasonable for women to be paid less than men

  17-09-2026 18:51 via dailymail.com
  
  The findings raise questions about the influence of the so-called 'manosphere' on a generation of young men exposed to misogynist influencers such as Andrew Tate.
  
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• POLL: Do you believe Donald Trump is the only guardrail AI needs? Have your say in this week's DC Insider

  17-09-2026 18:50 via dailymail.com
  
  Do you agree with Trump's claim that only he can ensure the safe use of AI amid rapid advances in technology? Have your say in this week's DC Insider.
  
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• Trump's ex-pardon chief reveals truth behind pay-to-play pardon storm, Kash Patel's rocky start ... and the president's parting advice

  17-09-2026 18:43 via dailymail.com
  
  President Donald Trump's former pardon Attorney Ed Martin is hitting back against allegations that Trump's clemency office partially operated as a pay-to-play scheme.
  
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