All news for 2023-02-17

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Man wakes up with an Irish accent despite never having visiting the country
The unnamed 50-year-old, from North Carolina, US, was diagnosed with prostate cancer when he appeared to develop foreign accent syndrome (FAS), according to the British Medical Journal
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Boots shoppers say £10 liquid blusher is 'better than Charlotte Tilbury'
The moisturising formula aims to plump and hydrate whilst adding a buildable glow to your complexion
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Toni Kroos backs plans for European Super League in swipe at UEFA
The idea for a revamped European Super League has gained its first major backer from among players, with Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos explaining his support
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Kate taking her 'revenge' on Meghan Markle with major change, says expert
Speaking on The Royal Beat, royal biographer Duncan Larcombe says that the hiring of a new private secretary for Kate Middleton comes as revenge against her sister-in-law Meghan Markle
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Woman saves £5k by turning old caravan into lavish nail salon using TikTok video
Nail technician Nyasha Maponga, 23, from Leeds, turned a £400 second-hand caravan into a luxurious nail salon to create a space to work from home - and saved herself over £5,000 in the process
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Conor McGregor jokes UFC return is "too good to be true" as he begins filming
Former two-weight UFC champion McGregor will face Michael Chandler later this year and he joked with a fan that his comeback is "too good to be true"
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England legend Atherton labels Australia "homesick travellers" ahead of Ashes
Australia have claimed beating India in India is "bigger" than winning the Ashes in England, but Michael Atherton has pointed out that not a single member of the current side has managed to achieve either feat
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Lilt listed for £100 on eBay as soda super-fans rush to collect 'originals'
The iconic Lilt soft drink is going through a big change as the Coca-Cola Company is rebranding it Fanta pineapple and grapefruit. Fans are now rushing to buy 'original' bottles
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More than 10,000 extra ambulance workers vote to strike in huge escalation
Unison today accused the government of 'being on another planet' as the row over pay and safety deepens - with four ambulance services as well as staff at NHS Blood and Transplant and Great Ormond Street Hospital voting to strike after being re-balloted
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Locals saved amazing churches from dictator by rolling them away on wheels
Stunning churches dating back to the 16th century can be visited in Bucharest, Romania to this day after engineers hid them from Nicolae Ceaușescu beneath Soviet style apartment blocks
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Shohei Ohtani gives contract update after private talks with LA Angels owner
The Japanese superstar could become the most sought-after free agent in Major League Baseball history at the end of this season with his contract expiring in November
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Gino D'Acampo restaurant given one star food hygiene rating after inspection
One of celebrity chef Gino D'Acampo's eponymous restaurants was awarded a one star food hygiene rating following an inspection last month, as stated on the Food Standards Agency (FSA) website
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St Helens legend James Roby planning his next move ahead of World Club Challenge
James Roby, 37, takes his side into battle against NRL champions Penrith Panthers admitting he's having to now properly start thinking about what he's going to do when the good times finally end
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You can book amazing holiday homes on private islands from £18pp a night
Holidays homes on islands with private beaches in the Bahamas, Estonia, US, Belize and Colombia offer the perfect way to get away from it all and revel in the beauty of the world
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'Brexit is no more. It's passed on, ceased to be, expired. This is an ex-Brexit'
It makes no difference for Rishi Sunak to say he's fixed it, says Fleet Street Fox. It's under warranty and we want our GDP back
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Job will pay you £100,000 and you can work when you want - but there's a catch
Taking into account the daily pay rate advertised for the role you could earn around £95,420 for 12 months worth of work
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This Morning star 'upset and appalled' at police 'throwing mud' at Nicola Bulley
The police have come under fire for making missing mum Nicola Bulley's struggles with alcohol and the menopause pubic
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'I'm a singer with a perfect musical name - my brother is called Chord too'
The Hawaii-born singer, 21, says she is grateful to her parents for giving her such unique and fitting name and wouldn't change them for the world - she's never had a negative response to it
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Coronation Street boss scraps dark storylines for 'demon child' Hope Stape
Coronation Street boss Iain MacLeod say producers are going in a different direction with Hope Stape's character over fears the 12-year-old child actress could 'burn out'
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GMB doctor fumes as he addresses those 'getting involved' in Nicola Bulley case
Dr Amir Khan shared a 'personal message' to those getting involved in the search for Nicola Bulley when they shouldn't this morning, as he discussed Lancashire Police's decision to make the missing mum's health details public
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Arteta details Arsenal reaction to viewing Man City replay after brutal analysis
Mikel Arteta and his Arsenal players watched their defeat by Premier League title rivals Manchester City back and garnered "more clarity" as they reflected on the performance
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Benitez slams Ronaldo and Bale "lies" and accuses players of media leaks
Rafa Benitez endured a horrendous spell with Spanish giants Real Madrid during the 2015/16 campaign and has now taken aim at a number of his big name stars including Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale
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Paris Hilton kept baby’s birth secret from family until Instagram announcement
Paris Hilton and her husband Carter Reum welcomed a baby boy via surrogate in January, and revealed they kept the birth secret from their whole family
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Celebrities jailed in new dark Channel 4 show which is set to be a 'tough watch'
A new Channel 4 show will send celebrities to jail in order to get a taste of what life is really like in prison