All news for 2023-02-09

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Anthony Joshua next fight: Date, time and undercard for Jermaine Franklin bout
Two-time unified heavyweight champion Joshua returns to the ring in the hopes of launching a new attack on the division in April - the first of three fights this year
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Turkey earthquake wipes out sheep as farmer tries to rescue animals from rubble
In a video shared with the Mirror, farmer Kamil Yavuz is seen walking around his now devastated farm in Harunusagi village, in the Malatya region of Turkey where over 100 sheep died
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Anthony Joshua and Jermaine Franklin face off for first time ahead of fight
British heavyweight Anthony Joshua will return for the first time since losing to Oleksandr Usyk, when he takes on Jermaine Franklin in London on April 1
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Ghouls travel miles to take selfies on bench where Nicola Bulley disappeared
Chairman of St Michael’s Parish Council Giles Phillips has said people are not coming to help search for missing mum Nicola Bulley but to simply watch.
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Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch fuels fears about collapse of steel industry
Some steel industry insiders believe the Government is determined to 'manage decline' of the once-thriving industry amid sky-high energy costs and moves to slash pollution
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Estate agent quit UK in lockdown to start £24m property empire on 'new Maldives'
Richard Ashby was earning £200,000 a year selling exclusive apartments in Westminster and Mayfair to rich investors, but that all changed when covid hit the UK and lockdowns loomed
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Forensic artist predicts what Harry and Meghan's son will look like when older
Forensic imaging specialist Jim Mullins has predicted what Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor could look like in a few years' time after studying photos of Prince Harry and Meghan
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Horror as Syrian cemetery prepares mass graves for earthquake victims
Footage posted by rescue workers show Syrians digging mass burial sites in the north of the country for the victims of powerful earthquakes that struck the region on Monday
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Advice for Brits with Turkey holidays this half term amidst earthquake tragedy
Holidays in Turkey look to be going ahead this half term following the devastating earthquakes, with easyJet, Jet2, TUI and Turkish Airlines running flights unaffected to holiday resorts
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Man gobsmacked after woodpecker's 700lbs acorn stash crashes through his wall
Nick Castro, owner of Nick's Extreme Pest Control, uncovered a woodpecker's 700lbs stash of acorns inside a house in California after attending a call out from a concerned homeowner
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RuPaul's Drag Race star found hanged after 'struggles with fame'
George Ward, known by his alter-ego and drag name Cherry Valentine on the UK series of the show, was discovered by his flatmate and friend in Hornsey, North London, in September
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LIV Golf's McDowell makes "disappointed" Ryder Cup remark with rebels in limbo
Graeme McDowell has spoken out about potentially missing out on the chance to captain the European team at the Ryder Cup because of his decision to sign for LIV Golf
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Russell Westbrook suffers ultimate humiliation but has the last laugh
The former MVP point guard has been traded for the fourth time in his career as he leaves LeBron James and his hometown Los Angeles Lakers where he could become a free agent in a matter of days
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Charles's devastating 4-word reply when asked if he can bring Harry back to UK
King Charles had been carrying out an engagement at a university in East London when a well-wisher asked if he would bring his estranged son Prince Harry back - and he gave a heartfelt response
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People are realising call operators can hear you on hold and it's mortifying
One woman has been left mortified after she discovered a call operator could still hear her after she was put on hold - and it turns out other people had no idea either
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Dunelm shoppers love 'cosy' £22 electric blanket which costs 1p per hour to run
Many customers say the electric blanket has helped them save on their heating bills!
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Carragher admits he was wrong about Lisandro Martinez with fresh Man Utd claim
The Liverpool legend has backtracked on his early assessment of Manchester United ace Lisandro Martinez and conceded the Argentine is a "special player" for the Red Devils
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Waitrose shoppers outraged over 'tone deaf' food message in UK supermarkets
Waitrose has defended its "perfect for the food bank" promotion which aims to encourage supermarket shoppers to purchase products to give to its food bank donation scheme
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CEO slammed for asking employees to donate paid holiday days to sick colleague
The colleague has exhausted all of their paid time off but some of the employees were not happy with being asked to donate theirs instead of their colleague being given extended leave
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Bill Gates' broken marriage, affair and new partner who is a millionaire's widow
Microsoft billionaire Bill Gates got divorced from wife Melinda in 2021 after 27 years of marriage - and now the new 'mystery woman' he's found love with has been unveiled
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Olympic champion 'could lose hands' after having feet amputated due to pneumonia
Ice dancer Roman Kostomarov won a gold medal at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Torino, but after falling ill has now undergone surgery to have both feet amputated
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Burt Bacharach dies as tributes pour in for iconic Say a Little Prayer composer
Burt Bacharach has died after a career packed with hits you can't help but hum from 'Do You Know the Way to San Jose' to 'Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head'
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Explosive Luther: The Fallen trailer teases Idris Elba and Andy Serkis drama
Intense scenes from the trailer show Idris Elba's rogue detective DCI John Luther is back in Luther: The Fallen Sun as he manages to escape prison
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Hayes gives view on Chelsea's new era after lunch with Boehly and Potter
Chelsea's new owners - led by Todd Boehly - spent over £300m on new recruits for the men's team in January, including breaking the British transfer record - though Emma Hayes is buoyant about the future for the club as a whole
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Rory McIlroy gives confident world No 1 verdict as he feels a "complete player"
World No. 1 Rory McIlroy isn't afraid to back himself as a the top player in the world, asserting he now believes his game is free of weaknesses amid a long purple patch