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• Ronaldo moves level with archrival Messi with 5 Ballon d'Ors - Daily Mail

  07-12-2017 22:08 via dailymail.co.uk
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  Ronaldo moves level with archrival Messi with 5 Ballon d'Ors
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  PARIS (AP) - A decade of dominance as the world's two best soccer players has left Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi level with five Ballon d'Or awards each. Despite once trailing 4-1 to his longtime rival, Ronaldo moved level after winning the award ...
  Cristiano Ronaldo receives standing ovation from legends as he scoops FIFTH Ballon D'OrDaily Star
  Cristiano Ronaldo edges out Lionel Messi to win Ballon d'Or fo
  
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• Iran-US war live: Trump unveils ‘economic D-Day’ sanctions as Tehran vows to go on the attack - The Independent

  25-08-2026 07:35 via news.google.com
  Iran-US war live: Trump unveils ‘economic D-Day’ sanctions as Tehran vows to go on the attack  The IndependentIran says it is ready for what US calls 'greatest financial offensive ever'  BBCTrump targets Iran’s trade lifelines — here are the countries most exposed  CNBCUS threatens severe sanctions against countries with economic ties to Iran  The GuardianIran war live: Pakistan reports progress on restoring US-Iran MoU  A
  
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• Dogs Trust warns against common method to 'cure' dog's fear of vacuums

  25-08-2026 06:02 via express.co.uk
  Dogs can be easily frightened by everyday household items such as vacuum cleaners, but Dog's Trust have warned against one method to 'cure' it.
  
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• NHS England to offer women ‘gamechanging’ free home testing kits for cervical cancer - The Guardian

  25-08-2026 06:00 via news.google.com
  NHS England to offer women ‘gamechanging’ free home testing kits for cervical cancer  The GuardianHPV home-testing kits available for women in England who have missed cervical screening  BBCMillions of women to be invited to order at-home cervical screening kits  Sky NewsMillions of women to be offered at-home cervical cancer screening  The TimesDIY cervical checks to be offered to four million women  The Telegraph
  
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• Freddie Mercury’s ‘splendid things’ to go on display at V&A - The Guardian

  25-08-2026 06:00 via news.google.com
  Freddie Mercury’s ‘splendid things’ to go on display at V&A  The GuardianThe V&A will celebrate Freddie Mercury in a free, fashion-filled exhibition  wallpaper.comFreddie Mercury costumes to go on display at London’s V&A  UA.NEWSFreddie Mercury's iconic costumes to go on free display to celebrate his 80th birthday  AOL.co.ukFreddie Mercury costumes to go on display at V&A to mark his 80th birthday  The Inde
  
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• Nintendo Music Update Adds Final Mario Kart World Free Roam Songs - Nintendo Life

  25-08-2026 05:57 via news.google.com
  Nintendo Music Update Adds Final Mario Kart World Free Roam Songs  Nintendo LifeFinal Mario Kart World free roam tracks added to Nintendo Music  vooks.netNintendo Music soundtrack updates for Aug. 24th, 2026  GoNintendoVideo: Nintendo shows the recording of Mario Kart World music  Nintendo EverythingEntire Mario Kart World OST now available on Nintendo Music, behind-the-scenes performances released  My Nintendo News
  
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• Fulham 2-3 Chelsea: Cole Palmer stars as Blues' superb front three edge pulsating contest in Xabi Alonso's first game - Sky Sports

  25-08-2026 05:31 via news.google.com
  Fulham 2-3 Chelsea: Cole Palmer stars as Blues' superb front three edge pulsating contest in Xabi Alonso's first game  Sky SportsMorgan Rogers: An enjoyable debut! | News | Official Site  Chelsea Football ClubGlaring weakness in goal remains but early signs Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea should be fun | Jonathan Wilson  The GuardianChelsea injury update: Caicedo, Henderson, Palestra latest news and return dates  London Evening StandardFulham vs Chelsea: Alons
  
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• Young people leaving care are dying at a troubling rate - and one age stands out - Sky News

  25-08-2026 04:57 via news.google.com
  Young people leaving care are dying at a troubling rate - and one age stands out  Sky News‘He was left on his own’: the care-leaver lives lost to a system that abandons them at 18  The Guardian‘Immense drop-off’ in support contributing to care leaver deaths in England, review says  The GuardianEvery care leaver to have someone in their corner after review  GOV.UKYoung people leaving care four times more likely to die aged 18-24, rep
  
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• Police find 'large quantity' of drugs buried underground at UK music festival site

  25-08-2026 04:24 via express.co.uk
  Up to 80,000 music fans are expected at the annual event from Thursday, August 27 to Monday, August 31
  
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• British holiday hotspot hell as tourists issued 'stay indoors' thunderstorm warning - Daily Express

  25-08-2026 03:09 via news.google.com
  
  British holiday hotspot hell as tourists issued 'stay indoors' thunderstorm warning  Daily ExpressThree injured after being crushed by collapsing wall as storm batters Spain  the-sun.comThe flooding of a nightclub in Coma-ruga forces the evacuation of 100 young people to prevent hypothermia  APD NoticiesRoda de Berà and el Vendrell demand making the Train Route more permeable to prevent structural flooding  Modernet DigitalJunts asks the Government
  
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• BBC 'could axe' long-running TV show with millions of viewers by next year

  25-08-2026 03:06 via express.co.uk
  BBC bosses say they need to 'save' £500 million to make ends meet and are now looking at cutting a flagship news show, staff fear.
  
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• Ted Lasso actor reveals daily habit that helped with depression - The Independent

  25-08-2026 02:41 via news.google.com
  
  Ted Lasso actor reveals daily habit that helped with depression  The IndependentBrett Goldstein's Second Act Is His Strongest Yet – Here's How He Got in Leading-Man Shape at 46  Men's HealthBrett Goldstein makes U-turn as he shares life-changing decision  Wirral GlobeBrett Goldstein says he was 'so, so depressed' before Ted Lasso as he flaunts hairy chest  AOL.co.ukBrett Goldstein says he was ‘depressed’ prior to success of Ted Lasso 
  
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• Britain's oldest cliff lift closed due to safety risk - first opened in 1875

  25-08-2026 02:41 via express.co.uk
  The attraction is the oldest of its kind and was originally powered by water and gas engines.
  
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• Britain said it will help Kyiv build Storm Shadow missiles in Ukraine. Hours later, the Kremlin announced that Russian forces are already working to find the production sites. - Meduza — Новости

  25-08-2026 01:57 via news.google.com
  Britain said it will help Kyiv build Storm Shadow missiles in Ukraine. Hours later, the Kremlin announced that Russian forces are already working to find the production sites.  Meduza — НовостиUK drone factories may face attacks from 'unknown sources' says Kremlin advisor  BBCRussia threatens to attack British factories  The TelegraphBurnham in Ukraine with plans to hand over UK blueprints for long-range missiles 
  
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• Kremlin insider issues chilling threat to UK for 'semi-military' attack at key location

  25-08-2026 01:55 via express.co.uk
  A high-ranking Kremlin official has issued a chilling warning to the UK after Prime Minister Andy Burnham agreed to share long-range missile blueprints with Ukraine
  
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• New 10p coin enters circulation - will you spot one? - BBC

  25-08-2026 01:03 via news.google.com
  
  New 10p coin enters circulation - will you spot one?  BBCMillions of 10p coins bearing King’s portrait entering circulation | ITV News  ITVXMore than seven million 10p coins with the King's face on to enter circulation for the first time  GB NewsMillions of new coins with King Charles' portrait heading into circulation  Northwich Guardian7,000,000 new coins with King's face to enter circulation  Metro.co.uk
  
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• 'Burnham hints at tax increases' and 'Halt the hellrides' - BBC

  25-08-2026 00:57 via news.google.com
  
  'Burnham hints at tax increases' and 'Halt the hellrides'  BBCBurnham refuses to rule out tax rises in upcoming autumn Budget  The IndependentAndy Burnham refuses to rule out tax rises in autumn Budget  BBCAndy Burnham rules out early election as he admits UK faces ‘challenging’ financial outlook  Financial TimesI won’t be unrealistic about tax rises, says Andy Burnham  The Times
  
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• Andy Burnham ‘shelves Thames Water administration plan’ - The Telegraph

  25-08-2026 00:42 via news.google.com
  Andy Burnham ‘shelves Thames Water administration plan’  The TelegraphThames Water creditors accused of ‘shuffling chairs on Titanic’ with plan for new board  The GuardianAndy Burnham shelves Thames Water administration plans over costs  The TimesThames Water creditors plan board shake-up if utility avoids nationalisation  Financial TimesThames Water creditors build board for bailout bid  Sky News
  
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• Suspected burglar charged over death of great-grandmother Rose Smith in north London - The Telegraph

  25-08-2026 00:37 via news.google.com
  Suspected burglar charged over death of great-grandmother Rose Smith in north London  The TelegraphMan charged with manslaughter after suspected burglary death  BBCArrest after woman dies following suspected burglary  BBCMan arrested for murder after great-grandmother dies in burglary at London home  London Evening StandardMan, 46, arrested after 80-year-old dies after burglary in London  The Independent
  
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• Autistic boy, five, died after jumping from ‘compromised’ window in 15th-floor flat, coroner says - The Independent

  25-08-2026 00:20 via news.google.com
  Autistic boy, five, died after jumping from ‘compromised’ window in 15th-floor flat, coroner says  The IndependentBoy died after leaping from window, inquest finds  BBCBoy, 5, ‘who believed he could fly’ died after jumping from open window  The TelegraphCouncil housing chief tells inquest family of boy who fell from tower block experienced ‘unacceptable delay’ in repair response times  Inside HousingBoy, five, died after
  
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• US Supreme Court allows Trump restrictions on mail-in ballots - Financial Times

  25-08-2026 00:04 via news.google.com
  
  US Supreme Court allows Trump restrictions on mail-in ballots  Financial TimesUS supreme court rules Trump can proceed with crackdown on mail-in voting  The GuardianSupreme Court backs Trump’s order to curb mail ballots  CNNTrump can move to restrict mail-in voting, Supreme Court rules  The TelegraphUS Postal Service issues new rule for mail ballots, but its impact on the midterms is uncertain  AP News
  
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• Kit Harington joins HBO's Harry Potter series as Gilderoy Lockhart - BBC

  24-08-2026 23:58 via news.google.com
  
  Kit Harington joins HBO's Harry Potter series as Gilderoy Lockhart  BBCKit Harington Joins ‘Harry Potter’ Season 2 as Gilderoy Lockhart, Replacing Nicholas Hoult  VarietyGame of Thrones star joins Harry Potter HBO series after Nicholas Hoult’s abrupt exit  The IndependentKit Harington Officially Reacts to 'Harry Potter' Recast [Exclusive]  ColliderKit Harington Joins ‘Harry Potter’ Season 2 As Gilderoy Lockhart In Recasting, R
  
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• Burnham backtracks on spending housing fund only on building social homes - The Guardian

  24-08-2026 23:30 via news.google.com
  
  Burnham backtracks on spending housing fund only on building social homes  The GuardianMore than 70,000 social and affordable homes to be built across England as part of £39bn plan  BBCHomes England and government confirm strategic partners set to help deliver once-in-a-generation increase in social and affordable homes across England  GOV.UKAndy Burnham compromises on council homes plan  Financial TimesUK moves ahead with first £10 billion wav
  
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• US-Canada trade war heats up as Trump threatens to hike auto tariffs - BBC

  24-08-2026 23:17 via news.google.com
  
  US-Canada trade war heats up as Trump threatens to hike auto tariffs  BBCCanadians do not seek a trade war – but neither will we be bullied by Donald Trump | Jen Gerson  The GuardianWhy Canada will suffer from Carney trying to ‘out-tough’ Trump  The TelegraphHow U.S.-Canada Tariff Negotiations Turned Into an All-Out Trade War  The New York TimesCanada walked away from Trump. Could the EU ever do the same?  Euronews.com
  
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• Man charged with murder and eight counts of attempted murder after house fire in west London - Sky News

  24-08-2026 23:07 via news.google.com
  Man charged with murder and eight counts of attempted murder after house fire in west London  Sky NewsMan charged with murder after house fire  BBCMan arrested travelling to France for murder after woman killed in house fire | ITV News  ITVXMan arrested travelling to France after fatal fire  BBCMan arrested on suspicion of murder after house fire kills one and injures eight  Sky News
  
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• iPhone 18 series prices confirmed to go up due to rising memory chip cost - GSMArena.com news - GSMArena.com

  24-08-2026 23:03 via news.google.com
  iPhone 18 series prices confirmed to go up due to rising memory chip cost - GSMArena.com news  GSMArena.comiPhone 18 Pro Latest Release Schedule: What To Expect When  ForbesApple Preparing to Increase iPhone Prices  MacRumorsiPhone 18 Pro’s new price might be better than expected  9to5MacApple Confirms South Korea Among First-Wave Launch Countries for iPhone 18 Pro; First Foldable iPhone to Be Unveiled Next Month  finance.biggo.com
  
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• Afghan man charged with rape and sexual assault of 17-year-old

  24-08-2026 22:41 via express.co.uk
  The teenager was assaulted in the early hours of the morning in a UK city centre, according to police.
  
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• Aldi sets three-per-person limit on 'viral' wine from Thursday

  24-08-2026 22:34 via express.co.uk
  The offer will remain in place until September 2.
  
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• Sneinton fire: Horror blaze erupts in Nottingham suburb as people told 'stay away'

  24-08-2026 22:09 via express.co.uk
  Residents nearby who can smell smoke have been told to close their windows and doors.
  
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• Full list of convictions of youths involved in A66 crash revealed

  24-08-2026 21:36 via express.co.uk
  Cleveland Police said 12 other people have been arrested over alleged criminality leading up to the collision which killed seven people.
  
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