All news for 2023-05-08
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Mum's 60-day test proves if kids are ready to own a dog - and avoids arguments
A mum has taken to social media to share the 'responsibility test' she came up with to prove her husband and children are not ready to own a dog - but while it proved its point, she isn't the most popular in the household
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FIFA president wades into Italy's latest racism row after Juventus star abused
Atalanta head coach Gian Piero Gasperini argued that supporters calling Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic a "gypsy" was not racist, but Italian chiefs have offered apologies to the Serbian star, while FIFA president Gianni Infantino has also had his say
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Calum Scott's life as fans mistake him for Robbie Williams at Coronation Concert
After finding fame on Britain's Got Talent in 2015, Calum Scott has secured chart success and performed in front of royalty at the Coronation Concert with Take That, some fans mistaking him for Robbie Williams
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Countries that could end their time in Commonwealth and cut King Charles ties
The British crown now officially rules over 15 "Commonwealth realms" and many of them are rethinking relationships with the Crown and reckoning with colonialism’s bloody past
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'I fell in love with a man I was tattooing - I don't care he's twice my age'
Alexandra Cornish, 24, fell for Andrew Chan, 46, when he was travelling in Sydney in February 2022 and she wasn't going to let their ages stand in the way
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Furious parents say girl, 6, forced to perform sex act on classmates under desk
The incident was allegedly filmed on a district-issued iPad with the footage discovered after the teacher collected the iPads and found one had a passcode lock put on, it ws then unlocked by the IT department and the explicit content was discovered
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James Harden reveals inspiration behind Sixers crucial play-off win
James Harden willed his Philadelphia 76ers to a huge victory with another incredible solo effort and did so after inviting Michigan State University shooting to sit courtside at the game
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Andrew and Fergie put on friendly display at concert - and get distracted
While Sarah Ferguson wasn't invited to the Coronation service on Saturday, she did get a seat next to her ex-husband Prince Andrew in the Royal box to watch the concert
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Nurse shares unique plane hack to stop your ears popping on flights
If you suffer with your ears popping or earache when on a plane, a woman has shared an easy, yet unusual way, to make sure that you can be as comfortable as possible on your flight
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Britain’s Got Talent star hits back at fix claims as TV fame uncovered by fans
Britain's Got Talent fans took to social media after realising 22-year-old auditionee Travis George had recently starred on hit BBC drama Casualty
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Only four mourners due at war hero's funeral as call goes out for more to attend
The family of Wilfred Slater has issued a desperate appeal to give the war hero the send-off he deserves for his funeral, after his siblings and parents all died before him
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Aspiring hip-hop artist accused of fatal stabbing while on bail for gun charges
Aspiring hip hop star Spencer Shumski, 20, from Sale in Australia's Victoria state, is accused of knifing Clint Allen to death in front of his wife and three pals in the early hours of Sunday morning, with the outdoorsy family man dying at the scene
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King Charles 'exhausted' after gruelling Coronation and awkward family moments
His Majesty King Charles is said to be "exhausted" following his Coronation celebrations which are still ongoing with plenty more events planned for the new Monarch
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Zara Tindall's peacemaker gesture to 'isolated' Prince Harry as he walked alone
Zara Tindall was spotted by royal fans making an effort to make Prince Harry feel welcome by breaking away from a group at Westminster Abbey to have a chat with him
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Coleen Nolan fumes at Coronation cost as sister Linda waits hours in A&E
Loose Women panellist Coleen Nolan said two of her relatives waited hours before they were seen in A&E over the weekend
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Boy, 15, charged with murder after 18-year-old stabbed to death in McDonald's
Teen Ben Moncrieff was stabbed to death in a McDonald's in Bath city centre on Saturday morning. A teenager from South London has now been charged with his murder
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Frantic backup call hero cop made before taking down Texas mall gunman
The officer responded after hearing gunshots at the nearby mall while responding to another job, he rushed to the scene and shot dead the gunman who had already killed eight and injured at least seven
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Google bans 11 popular Android apps - delete them now or pay a very high price
Google has just blocked another 11 applications from its Play Store and for good reason as they could leave anyone who has downloaded them seriously out of pocket.
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Plot to force general election now after 'out of touch' Sunak mauled by voters
The Tory wipeout in last week's local elections shows the public no longer has confidence in Rishi Sunak's Government, warned Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey
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Thousands flee as wildfires tear through western Canada with emergency declared
Officials reported 108 fires active in Alberta, Canada - with the number of evacuees forced to abandon their homes climbing to around 29,000 after a state emergency was declared across the state
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Giant sinkhole opens up and swallows car as police forced to close road
CCTV footage shows the sinkhole started off small, before gradually growing and engulfing a black Skoda - leaving the elderly driver 'shaken', although no one was injured
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Man Utd divided over De Gea contract talks as two options to replace him emerge
David de Gea's latest blunder cost Manchester United in their clash with West Ham, with increasing doubts over whether the Spaniard should be offered a new contract
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Jorginho sends "honest" title message to Arsenal teammates after Newcastle win
Mikel Arteta's men produced a fine display to beat third place Newcastle at St James' Park on Sunday, with the ex-Chelsea midfielder playing a key role at the heart of midfield
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Guendouzi holds the key to Arteta landing dream Arsenal transfer target
Former Arsenal midfielder Matteo Guendouzi has been linked with a return to the Premier League and it could have an impact on the Gunners' pursuit of one of their top targets
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Drivers will soon be fined by AI cameras if they litter on motorways
Unlike traditional CCTV cameras which require enforcement officers to look through hours of footage to find offenders, the AI version will pick out offences, automatically sending them to an enforcement control room
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