All news for 2023-05-19

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Nurse called 'hypochondriac' by her GP later diagnosed with lifelong disease
When Katie Harpur was 16, her weight dramatically plummeted and she couldn't eat without being sick - but after persevering with doctors, she has finally got her life back
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Aunt says border officials knew of girl's condition before her death in custody
Eight-year-old Anadith Tanay Reyes Alvarez, from Panama, died on Wednesday, May 17, after suffering a 'medical emergency' while in Border Patrol custody in Harlingen, Texas
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Dog mauls man to death in horror attack - before armed police shoot animal dead
Officers were called to a property in Leigh, Greater Manchester, after the 'dangerously out of control' dog launched a ferocious attack on a man, 37, as an arrest is made
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Bride's horror as she spots 'giant diamond' is missing from ring - after wedding
A bride was in horror upon realising that her 'giant diamond' was missing from her ring after she looked back at her wedding photos during the memorable evening
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'Slovakian Joe Exotic' mauled to death by his own lions at feeding time
Authorities are considering euthanising all the lions and tigers at the zoo after police shot one lion and one lioness when they were alerted to the death of farmer Jozef at Ranc Pri Ziline farm
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Target recalls 5million candles warning users have been 'lacerated and burnt'
Target is recalling almost 5 million of their Threshold candles over laceration and burn hazards, according to a notice from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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WSL title race reaches boiling point with pivotal derby double
Chelsea face Arsenal in a London derby that sees top play third, before the Manchester clubs do battle only a few hours later - both games could yet decide the destination of the title
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Diner flabbergasted by £32 charge for 'most expensive scrambled egg on toast'
A woman was left gobsmacked after she spent over £180 in a restaurant for brunch with a pal - but in particular, the scrambled egg on toast price left her stumped
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Michael Schumacher struggle on F1 return explained in Fernando Alonso comparison
Schumacher was extraordinarily successful in F1 with seven world titles won for Benetton and Ferrari, but there was less joy when he returned to the sport in his 40s with Mercedes
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Pedestrian who waved cyclist into incoming car loses manslaughter appeal
At a Court of Appeal hearing, Auriol Grey was refused permission to appeal against her sentence after she shouted a retired midwide into an oncoming car in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire on October 20, 2020
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Meghan and Harry's close friend praises '5 years of fortitude' on anniversary
Meghan and Harry's close friend, photographer Misan Harriman has praised '5 years of fortitude' on the couple's wedding anniversary, just days after their 'near catastrophic car chase'
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KSI has win against Joe Fournier overturned to "no decision" after illegal elbow
YouTube boxer KSI stopped Joe Fournier with an elbow in their fight but his knockout win has now been changed to a no-contest after an appeal was lodged by his opponent
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Train passengers spot clever purpose for jagged roofs in stations
Have you ever wondered why many train stations have a distinctive roof design? It turns out the unique pattern has a practical purpose that many had no idea about
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Inside Calvin Harris' love life from Taylor Swift breakup to intimate engagement
Calvin Harris has enjoyed some rather high-profile romances over the years, having dated the likes of Taylor Swift and Rita Ora before settling down with DJ Vick Hope
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'My friend wouldn't stop going on about her holiday - so I told her to shut up'
A woman has had enough of hearing her housemate speak about the time she spent in France, eventually having it out with her over her constant anecdotes of the studying abroad period
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Mum bills neighbour £160 to fix daughter's hair after using stolen pink dye
An angry mum has ordered her hair-dye loving neighbour to pay out £160 so she can take her daughter to the hairdressers after she stole her pink dye and used it on herself
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Guardiola sheds light on De Bruyne shouting at him during win over Real Madrid
Kevin De Bruyne was caught on camera telling Pep Guardiola to "shut up" during Manchester City's 4-0 thrashing of Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-final
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EastEnders fans are convinced Jay and Lola actors are a real-life couple
EastEnders fans are convinced Jay and Lola actors Jamie Borthwick and Danielle Harold are a real-life couple after they shared cosy pictures while filming heartbreaking scenes
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Dad 'who touched many hearts' dies from tattoo infection as police issue warning
Ben Larry, 32, died as a result of a serious infection as a result of unhygienic equipment while having a tattoo and his family have called him as a dad "who touched many hearts"
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Vaping leaves man needing agonising op to remove portion of collapsed lung
Jonathan Belcher, from Covington, Virginia, US, said he started vaping at 17 and developed an addiction so severe he was smoking the equivalent of '20 cigarettes a day'
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Mercedes deal stopped Aston Martin from copying Red Bull F1 car design
Aston Martin have emerged as one of the top teams chasing Red Bull this year, having recruited some high-profile staff members from the defending champions in recent times
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Disgusting moment worms rain from sky as public urged to carry umbrellas
In the skin-crawling clip filmed on Tuesday in Bihar, an East India state bordering Nepal, the creepy-crawlies can be seen hailing down like confetti
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Chelsea legend John Terry gifts twins matching £40k presents for 17th birthday
Former Chelsea and England captain John Terry and his wife Toni welcomed twins into the world in 2006 and their children have celebrated their latest birthday this week
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Americans visiting UK confused by Tesco - from 'bitter shandy' to egg placement
A couple from America were left 'overwhelmed' at all the different choices in British supermarket Tesco – and were most stunned by the placement of the eggs
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Alton Towers to reopen ride in time for half term 8 years after it was shut down
Alton Towers theme park is reopening rollercoaster Nemesis Sub-Terra in time for half term for the first time in eight years, when it was shut down along with six other rides