All news for 2023-05-17

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McDonald's fans discover that buttons on restaurant cups have a purpose
Fans of the famous golden arches are in awe after discovering the hidden system staff use with the buttons on restaurant cups - it all makes sense once you know what they are for
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Bedridden mum whose 'blood flows backwards' faces 14-month NHS wait
Lolita Vaciete lives in excruciating pain and risks passing out on the school run - but NHS waiting lists are so long that she cannot get a specialist appointment this year
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Nineteen suspects identified by police examining 456 drug deaths at NHS hospital
Operation Magenta, now led by Kent Police, has examined more than 750 patient records as part of a new investigation into deaths at Gosport War Memorial Hospital
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'Awkward' goodbye betrayed Phil's 'keenness' to rekindle friendship with Holly
This Morning co-hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield both appeared more upbeat as they were snapped heading to work today, but body language expert Judi James hints it could have been a 'performance'
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Morant breaks silence after suspension as NBA commissioner "assuming the worst"
NBA commissioner Adam Silver admitted he was "assuming the worst" about Ja Morant's appearance in a video which appeared to show him holding a gun before the Memphis Grizzlies star broke his silence
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Newcastle fans fume at referee choice for big game in Liverpool top four battle
Newcastle are desperate for a win when they host Brighton at St James' Park on Thursday evening in a Premier League match that will be officiated by Robert Jones
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Haunting last selfie mum took on cinema date hours before being stabbed to death
Katie Highton, 27, and Steven Harnett, 25, were named as the two people killed at a property in Dalton, Huddersfield on Monday - the new couple had gone to the cinema the night before
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'Apocalyptic' floods kill five with thousands evacuated from raging waters
Residents have been told to move to the upper floors of their homes and avoid low-lying areas and riverbank, as more flooding is predicted in northeast Italy
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Martin Lewis issues urgent travel warning to anyone booking a holiday now
Martin Lewis shared how his "heart sinks" when he hears stories from people who didn't get around to booking their travel insurance and have lost money because of it
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Devon and Cornwall have villages with amazing beaches - and no crowds
Villages on the coast in Northumberland, Pembrokeshire, West Sussex, Devon and Cornwall are among the most beautiful but less crowded destinations you can visit
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TOWIE's Tommy and Georgia call off wedding in wake of miscarriage heartbreak
Last month, TV personality Georgia Kousoulou revealed she suffered a miscarriage and needed an operation
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Boy, 12, used AR-style gun to 'kill' restaurant worker after 'shooting 6 times'
A 12-year-old used an AR-style gun to fatally shoot Matthew Davis, a Sonic restaurant employee, in Texas last weekend, according to police
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Heartbroken dog wanders streets with teddy bear after owner tragically dies
German shepherd Nikki spent months wandering the streets after her owner passed away - but is now on the road to recovery with her new foster family
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Bayern Munich reveal new home shirt for next season
The German giants have revealed their new look strip for next season
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Boy, 9, 'constantly hungry' at school before being 'tortured to death by mum'
Teachers were worried for Alfie Steele in the months before the youngster, from Droitwich, Worcestershire, was found dead in the bath, and social services were called
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Passenger with 'so much' plastic surgery had 'nightmare' at passport control
Tomi Grainger, who describes themselves as “Australia’s craziest drag queen”, was stopped by border guards at Sydney International Airport during a trip to Tokyo
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Phil Schofield shares cryptic quote on This Morning as he 'addresses Holly feud'
Phillip Schofield shared a cryptic quote with This Morning viewers today about not getting things right and falling and getting up again amid reports of a 'feud' with Holly Willoughby
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Richard Osman's lesser-known rockstar brother is in chart-topping band
Pointless legend Richard Osman isn't the only famous member of the family as his older brother is the bass guitarist of a hit band
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'My neighbours demand to use my pool - they ignore me when I say no'
A man is starting to lose his patience with his nuisance neighbours who keep demanding to use the swimming pool in his garden and won't take no for an answer
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DWP confirms Universal Credit payment rise this week – what you need to know
Benefits were raised by 10.1% from April 10 however claimants have not seen their payments increase just yet due to the Universal Credit assessment period
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Russia denies new hypersonic missile has failed as Ukraine says 6 easily downed
Russia sent out Vladimir Putin’s defence minister Sergei Shoigu to deny the Ukrainian claim that it had downed six Kinzhal - or Dagger - missiles as it tried to see off the invading forces
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UK's 3 bird flu hotspots exposed in interactive map - as 2 humans catch virus
While the exact location of the two bird flu cases remains unknown, an interactive map shows that three areas in England are currently at higher risk of an outbreak
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Eddie Howe makes top four vow as Liverpool and Man Utd pressure ramps up
Newcastle remain winless in May but Eddie Howe's side have the opportunity to further cement their hopes of a top-four finish and qualification for the Champions League by beating Brighton on Thursday
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Life inside 'UK's Chernobyl' - ghost town with £6k homes and just 5 residents
Marshal Craig, 70, lives on an estate that could double as a set for a post-apocalyptic film set and has been dubbed 'Britain's Chernobyl' - but to him, it's home
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Elon Musk says US and China tensions over Taiwan should 'concern everyone'
The Twitter CEO described the Chinese economy and global economy like 'conjoined twins' as he warned of the potential catastrophic impact of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan