All news for 2023-04-26

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Tories 'let energy giants off hook' as windfall tax raises £2.7bn below target
Oil and gas firms paid £4.4billion in windfall tax payments in the past year, which is way below the £7.2billion the government had forecast
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Aldi fans are only just discovering the real meaning behind supermarket name
Aldi is the fourth biggest supermarket in the UK, but fans of the German budget store are only just realising what the name actually stands for, as they had no idea
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Huge Red Bull move spells trouble for Ferrari as Vasseur's job gets much harder
In the wake of AlphaTauri's announcement that long-serving team boss Franz Tost will leave and be replaced by Laurent Mekies, Mirror Sport analyses the impact of losing the Frenchman on Ferrari
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'My friend is demanding I buy her a new oven after I made a mess house-sitting'
The housesitter didn't think she should be expected to replace the oven after her friend tried to hold her accountable for the mess she accidentally made during her stay
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Chris Woakes has a point to prove to try and force his way into Ashes contention
England bowler Chris Woakes is desperate to play another Ashes Test at his home ground Edgbaston after tasting defeat there in the drawn series in 2019
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Princess Lilibet godparents clue indicates both are Meghan Markle's famous pals
Princess Lilibet was christened earlier this year but the identity of her godparents remains a mystery, although it's highly likely Meghan Markle had a stronger influence than prince Harry due to the decision made for Prince George
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Two bodies found ‘shredded like trash’ in just three days at recycling plant
Zack Hillis and Jeremy Lindsay were found just days apart at the waste management recycling plant in Tacoma, Washington, US, and were only able to be identified using their fingerprints
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Ex-UFC star Ben Askren forced to explain comments about his wife after backlash
Former UFC star Ben Askren, who has retired from MMA, came under fire on social media for comments he made about his wife's appearance
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JK Rowling accuses Ireland's Eurovision entry of 'misogyny' amid transgender row
Harry Potter author JK Rowling has blasted Ireland's Eurovision act, Wild Youth, after they cut ties with their creative director Ian Banham over comments he reportedly made about transgender people
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Romeo Beckham faces decision on future as Brentford make call on permanent deal
Romeo Beckham joined Premier League side Brentford from Inter Miami in January on a six-month loan deal, and the forward since been playing for the club's B team
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Ronnie O'Sullivan summed up by immediate response to World Championship exit
Ronnie O'Sullivan's quest to become the most successful player in World Snooker Championship history was ended by Luca Brecel in stunning fashion on Wednesday afternoon
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Shania Twain performs at Chris Appleton and Lukas Gage's Las Vegas wedding
Shania Twain brought out her guitar for a sweet tribute performance at Chris Appleton and Lukas Gage's secret Las Vegas wedding after a three-month whirlwind romance
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Police catch burglar after he left his own medication box at victim's home
Sean Foster was jailed for three years after he pleaded guilty to the theft of a bank card and hair straighteners, and also the burglary of a home - where he left his medication box
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Disney sues Presidential hopeful in battle over resort amid 'Don't Say Gay' bill
Disney is going to war with Presidential hopeful and Florida governor Ron DeSantis over Reedy Creek - a special taxing district for their Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando
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Man calls 999 after being refused entry to Primark to buy 'pair of joggers'
West Yorkshire Police have released the recording of a 999 call where a man was complaining because he had been refused entry to a Primark store by a security guard
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Star Wars Jedi Survivor pre-order is just £49.99 with this cashback offer
This offer from Top Cashback gives you £15 off of a whole range of gaming goodies allowing you to pick up any new releases or hardware at a discount.
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Fred Sirieix reveals state of friendship with Gordon and Gino after show axed
Fred Sirieix has confirmed he is still pals with Gordon Ramsay and Gino D'Acampo following reports the three fell out when their Road Trip series was cancelled last month
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Liverpool pre-season plans take shape as Jurgen Klopp sends 'different' warning
Liverpool have endured a disappointing 2022/23 season and Reds boss Jurgen Klopp is aiming to get his side back on track ahead of next campaign with pre-season plans already being put into place
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Tory anti-strikes Bill could provoke 'further conflict', warns rail boss
The anti-strikes bill, which could see public sector workers including nurses sacked for taking part in walkouts, could add 'stress' to the relationship between workers and employers, MPs were told
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Archer Ashes fears grow after England star has fifth elbow surgery in two years
Jofra Archer has been dealing with a troublesome right elbow injury since 2021 and recently flew to Belgium to undergo another minor operation ahead of the Ashes
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All the details for NFL Draft 2023 including TV and live stream details
NFL teams have their annual three-day bonanza to pick from the best newly eligible players with the likes of Bryce Young, CJ Stroud, Anthony Richardson and Will Levis hoping to be selected high up
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Greece's iconic beach is closing to tourists for the entire summer
Greece holidays are a firm favourite with Brits especially its beaches and party towns - but there's one beloved beach that will be closed to tourists over the summer
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Love Island's Maura Higgins' luxury countryside escape ends in cycling disaster
Former Love Island star Maura Higgin's escape to the country at a luxury retreat didn't end so well as her friend got caught up in a cycling disaster
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Newsboy’s horse racing tips for Thursday’s meetings, including Nap at Chelmsford
Newsboy expects his Nap, Woolhampton, to win at Chelmsford and also fancies Monkfish to score on day three of the Puchestown Festival and complete his Daily Double
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Amazon starts mass sackings of 9,000 staff as CEO talks of 'tough day'
Amazon's CEO Adam Selipsky has confirmed as many as 9,000 employees could lose their jobs and sent a memo out to staff - claiming it's a "tough day" for all.