All news for 2023-08-03
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Ex-Everton star faces prison after being charged for 'accepting bribes' in China
Li Tie, who spent four years at Goodison Park, has been formally charged after accusation of "serious violations" as government continues its crack down on corruption in football
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'Airline lost my luggage for 8 weeks - but £35 item proved it was metres away'
Sarah Waite, who is originally from Los Angeles, described the whole experience as "horrible and traumatising," after flying with AirFrance
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King Edward IV's cause of death unveiled in centuries-old documents
King Edward IV's death in the Middle Ages has been a mystery for more than five centuries, but research has now found the royal -who was one of the last medieval kings - likely died from syphilis
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Aaron Ramsdale ready to fight homophobia after years 'biting his tongue'
Arsenal and England goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale is ready to begin fighting homophobia in support of his brother, who is openly gay, as football faces an increasing problem
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Bank of England hikes interest rates to 5.25% in new 15-year high
The Bank of England has announced its latest interest rates decision and has confirmed its base rate has risen from 5% to 5.25% - here is what it means if you have a mortgage, savings or debt
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Met Office gives verdict on August heatwave as Brits pray for the sun to return
New weather forecasts have offered Brits a ray of hope after six weeks of rain misery - with a shift in the jet stream potentially bringing back drier and sunnier weather
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Ukraine's deadliest female sniper was a beautician - now she's the 'punisher'
Ukrainian beauty queen turned crack sniper Evgeniya Emerald, changed her tune since she first learned she had to kill another human being and claims she "wouldn't hesitate" to kill the enemy
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BBC presenter slams budget airline after being 'hassled by staff'
BBC presenter Ade Adepitan has slammed budget airline Wizz Air after he was 'hassled by staff' who 'didn't understand the importance' of his wheelchair
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Sarah Jessica Parker recalls 'most embarrassing' Sex and the City scene
Sarah Jessica Parker soared to stardom in the role of Carrie Bradshaw in the hugely popular series Sex and the City, however filming a certain scene left her mortified
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Tom Brady's extraordinary net worth as NFL icon invests in Birmingham City
The retired NFL superstar has become a minority owner of Birmingham City after retiring from the NFL, where he became one of the sports highest-paid players after his legendary and lucrative career
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Jake Paul responds to leaked messages from coach Shane Mosley to rival
Paul has reunited with former world champion Mosley for this camp, but controversy hit their camp this week as old messages purportedly from the trainer were posted to social media
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Police in urgent appeal as missing 14-year-old boy not seen for nearly two weeks
Missing teenager Michael Tilcock, 14, hasn't been seen since July 21 he was spotted walking along a road in Luton - Bedfordshire Police believe he may have travelled to London
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Streaming these blockbuster films for 'free' could cost more than you think
Film fans are being warned about streaming blockbuster movies for free online - as links to hit films like Guardians of the Galaxy 3, Barbie and Oppenheimer are being targeted by hackers
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'My date made me foot the bill on our second meet - It's really put me off'
A woman who says she enjoyed her first date with a 'really nice guy' she'd met online ended up feeling rather flummoxed on their second meeting after he expected her to foot the bill for an expensive meal
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Gwyneth Paltrow announces very relatable reason behind her social media break
Gwyneth Paltrow made an announcement to fans in which she shared with her followers that she will be taking a break from social media for an undisclosed amount of time
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Hero dad dies after saving his three young children from drowning in river
A dad-of-three drowned after he saved his three children, aged 8, 11, and 13 who got into difficulty while swimming in the Millstone River in New Jersey
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Police dog shot and killed after seriously injuring its own handler
A police dog became aggressive and attacked its own handler, who is now in hospital with "serious injuries" while the animal, PD Jax, was shot and killed, Lancashire Police said
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Harry Styles' mother Anne slams cruel body shamer who branded her 'very heavy'
Former One Direction star Harry Styles' mother Anne Twist has hit back at a cruel body shamer who claimed she looked 'very heavy' after she shared a photograph with fans
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England's path to Women's World Cup final confirmed after shock Germany exit
England are aiming to win their first Women's World Cup after claiming their first-ever major tournament with last summer's Women's European Championship triumph
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Emmerdale fans question Amelia and Archie's forgotten DNA link ahead of 'exit'
Emmerdale viewers were confused to see two characters barely interacting on the ITV soap despite their close family link, ahead of one of them fleeing the village
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Deadly bacteria at beach after one person dies and two fall ill from swimming
One person died and two others fell critically ill after swimming in a tourist hotspot beach with a deadly bacteria that spreads through saltwater exposure in Connecticut
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Sunbed wars spark night-time chaos and 'illegal' towel queues as tourists battle
Popular resorts across the Mediterranean in Spain, Greece, Turkey and Portugal have been hit by the sunbed wars, with battles breaking out across the summer months
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Richard Keys blasts Gabriel Jesus as extent of Arsenal injury blow emerges
Gabriel Jesus will now miss the start of the Premier League season after undergoing knee surgery, prompting former Sky Sports presenter Richard Keys to criticise the Arsenal striker for his summer of 'partying'
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Katie Price says outdoor group sex session is 'naughtiest thing she's done'
Katie Price has shared an X-rated confession as she admitted she once got into a car naked with her boyfriend and another couple to have sex in the great outdoors
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Woman's genius solution means she always avoids 'sunbed wars' at busy hotel
A resourceful woman has been widely praised after sharing her 'genius' hack for making sure she doesn't end up battling it out in the 'sunbed wars' while on holiday, and many can't believe they've not thought of it before
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