All news for 2023-07-04

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Devastating explosion at July 4th firework party leaves one dead and 9 injured
A fireworks explosion wreaked havoc on a Michigan town, leaving one dead and nine injured. Police and fire crews are working to determine the cause
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Boris Becker recalls jail stint and says he's 'at peace' months on from release
Wimbledon star Boris Becker has revealed what his time in jail was like after he was served eight months of a two and a half year sentence after hiding £2.5m of assets and loans
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New Orleans Saints star sends emotional message following cancer treatment
The NFL tight end signed with the Saints this off-season and was found to have cancer when undergoing a medical ahead of the move, providing an emotional update four months after being diagnosed
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Alessia Russo's first words after leaving Man Utd for Arsenal
Man United turned down two record bids from Arsenal for Russo back in January - but the striker has now swapped Manchester for London after her contract with the Red Devils expired
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Woman asks mum 'am I going to die?' after pain so bad she can no longer walk
Mum Lisa Jones is battling stage four cancer while fighting to get her 22-year-old daughter Samantha the treatment she needs as she suffers terrible pains in her skull and spine
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Rishi Sunak hints he could rubber-stamp 49-day PM Liz Truss's honours list
The Prime Minister also awkwardly laughed off a question over whether he would issue his own peerages and gongs to allies if he is ousted from No10 at the next general election
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'I'm mocked for my body hair but I love my hairy pits - it feels liberating'
A woman who embraced her armpit hair has said she feels 'liberated' showing it off while wearing a bikini - despite some cruel trolls calling her hair 'gross' online
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People are only just discovering how to get your meal first on a flight
It can be excruciating to wait while the flight attendants make their way up the plane with the meal service, but an expert has revealed how you can make sure you always get yours first
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Alessia Russo joins Arsenal on free transfer after Man Utd rejected record bid
The England forward's future has been the season's biggest story with the 24-year-old announcing her departure from Manchester United following the expiry of her contract this summer
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Watching the waves roll in is 'the most joyous thing about going to the seaside'
Other happy moments on the beach include spending time with friends, strolling along the pier - and getting fish and chips wrapped in paper, new research has found
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Danniella Westbrook shows off 'stunning' new face in pre wedding workout
Danniella Westbrook looked liked she was in full wedding preparation as she worked up a sweat in black Calvin Klein lycra ahead of her jailbird nuptials with fiancé, David
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Real-life Tarzan spent entire life in jungle and didn't know women existed
Ho Van Lang has lived deep in the jungle in the Tay Tra district of Vietnam's Quang Ngai province for 43 years with his dad after he fled civilisation following the war
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Samsung's S22 device drops to lowest ever price with £300 off
Amazon has slashed prices across some of the biggest tech brands, including the critically-lauded Galaxy S22 – but there is a catch
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Diablo 4 acts – the structure of the Diablo 4 story detailed
Diablo 4 follows a similar narrative format as previous games – with one new twist
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Emmerdale's Liam Fox's life off screen from fostering plans to dad's battle
Actor Liam Fox is best known for playing Dan Spencer on Emmerdale for the past 12 years but the soap role is one of many roles he fulfils within his life away from the screen
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Brit on trial accused of murdering partner while abroad in Peru in landmark case
Jorge Garay, 46, is accused of murdering girlfriend Karla Godoy between September 21 and October 2 last year - with her body found wrapped in a blue plastic sheeting in Lima, Peru
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Arsenal set new Declan Rice deadline after making breakthrough in West Ham talks
Despite having a £105 million bid for Declan Rice accepted by West Ham, Arsenal are still yet to get the signing of midfielder Declan Rice officially over the line
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Bairstow out for Ashes revenge on home soil
The third Ashes Test comes from Headingley with England needing a win to keep the series alive
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Urgent warning as case of deadly Victorian disease detected at UK school
Health chiefs are investigating the case at a UK secondary school, with local GPs aware and those who may have had contact with the affected individual identified for screening
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Sainsbury's boss insists food prices are starting to fall in boost for shoppers
Supermarket boss says prices will remain higher since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, when a number of key commodities from wheat to oil surged in cost
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Thomas Cook stops selling dolphin and orca tickets as tourists slam cruel shows
After a lengthy public campaign and a fall in demand following the coronavirus pandemic, Thomas Cook will no longer sell tickets to any attractions with captive dolphins, orcas or whales
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Strict rules of Wimbledon's Royal Box as Kate Middleton makes surprise visit
To be offered a seat in Wimbledon's Royal Box is to receive one of most prestigious invites of the entire sporting season, but every guest, no matter their occupation or title - must follow strict rules
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Cheap PS5 sales 2023 – best bundles, discounts and deals on PlayStation 5
Hoping to pick up a PS5 but the prices got you down? We're rounding up all of the best deals on the console.
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Five UK theme parks cheaper than Alton Towers that will help visitors save
From Lightwater Valley to Legoland, here are five theme parks you can visit for less than the price of a ticket at Alton Towers this summer - helping you save on days out
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Arsenal set hefty Folarin Balogun price tag as four team-mates set for exits
Folarin Balogun is due to return to Arsenal for pre-season training but the Gunners are open to selling the United States international, along with four of his team-mates