All news for 2023-08-05

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When does the Rugby World Cup start - Opening game, pool matches and final dates
France and New Zealand will begin the Rugby World Cup in what is a heavyweight clash between two of the tournament favourites in September
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'Neighbourhood kids keep playing in my yard - their parents refuse to stop them'
A homeowner has taken to social media to vent her frustrations after the 'little demons' that have started leaving their toys and rubbish all over her garden and driveway - and how their parents refuse to do anything about it
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Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz fight predictions including Conor McGregor and AnEsonGib
The grudge fight between Paul and Diaz has attracted attention from across the combat sport world, including some of the biggest names around
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Myleene Klass shares secret to her ageless I'm A Celeb bikini body
The former singer turned heads when she was on I'm A Celeb in 2006 as she showered in a bikini - only to recreate her look in 2023 on the 'All Stars' edition of the show
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Why favourites should be wary of more shocks at Women's World Cup
The exits of Germany and Brazil - as well as below-par results from the USA - show that the favourites need to watch out for more upsets as we head towards the tournament's knock-out stage
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Mary Earps on how England have found their rhythm at World Cup
The England goalkeeper is yet to concede from open play at the tournament and believes the European Champions are starting to hit form at the right time - ahead of a last 16 showdown with Nigeria
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EastEnders star Nina Wadia blasts fan who asked for selfie while in labour
The TV star is a proud mother-of-two but reveals she had to draw a line when an overzealous fan demanded a photograph of her while she was rushing off to give birth to her son
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'Black hole' illusion uses brain trick to dilate pupils - but some are immune
An optical illusion has gone viral because of the way it uses a clever brain trick to dilate your pupils, but it doesn't work on everyone - are you immune to it?
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'I was Premier League's youngest ever player - now I work as a personal trainer'
Matthew Briggs held the record for being Premier League's youngest-ever player for 12 years - but is now a personal training following a stint in non-league football
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All football fans can get £200 off their streaming bill if they sign up tonight
The latest TV deal will save all sports lovers hundreds of pounds a year, but you have to be quick
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PS5 Slim announcement could be imminent following the surprise PS5 price cut
Is Sony getting rid of old stock to prepare for the PS5 Slim announcement?
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Baker in Catherine Tyldesley 'cakegate' scandal shares business struggles
Rebecca Severs is the owner of Three Little Birds bakery in West Yorkshire which is now processing orders that have come flooding in since the shop was involved in a scandal that engulfed Coronation Street's Cath
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Blur's Damon Albarn says A.I's interference in music will drive singers to drugs
The Blur frontman has been reflecting on the changes - and challenges - to the music industry in light of the advent of Artificial Intelligence which has already been used to imitate existing and deceased musicians
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EA FC 24's 20 highest-rated midfielders predicted with 10 new entries
These are our predictions for the 20 highest-rated midfielders in EA FC 24
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Romeo Lavia race still wide open as Liverpool receive Moises Caicedo update
Jurgen Klopp is still looking to make further tweaks to his Liverpool squad with his team's first game of the Premier League season just over a week away
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Seven children fighting for life as bus rolls over on way home from camping trip
The crash outside Boise, Idaho, left 11 people injured in total - including seven in a critical condition - as the bus overturned on its way home from a YMCA camping trip
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Moment man is mauled by bear that sneaked into home - while pet cats watched
John Swartz had been filling up a kiddie pool for his granddaughter when he survived the close call with the bear in the garage of his Danville, Pennsylvania, home
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Storm Antoni to batter Brits with ferocious gales and heavy rain deluge
The Met Office has issued an amber warning with the potential for damaging gusts of wind to some southwestern areas of both England and Wales between 11am and 7pm
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Expert explains why snakes may be popping up in your dreams lately
A professional dream interpreter explains what's happening when you dream about snakes, and what that could mean for the near future
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Arsenal transfer round-up: "Incredible" Jurrien Timber as David Raya nears deal
Arsenal face Manchester City in the Community Shield at Wembley on Sunday with Mikel Arteta still working to bring in a new player in the summer transfer market
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Beyonce crew member 'puts hand on megastar's rear while helping her off stage'
A fan's video shows a crew member appearing to touch Beyonce's rear end while guiding her off stage. Fans think that his job could be on the line.
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Man horrified to discover two poodles he purchased aren't actually dogs
A man in Argentina thought he scored a deal on some toy poodles in a local market - but when he took them to their first vet appointment he found out they were actually rodents pumped with hormones
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Man Utd identify Harry Maguire replacement ahead of transfer announcement
Manchester United are set to officially confirm the arrival of Rasmus Hojlund on Saturday, before Erik ten Hag turns the focus on his remaining priorities in the summer window
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Woman allegedly shot to death by cop after brutal street beating caught on CCTV
Shocking video footage of victim Simeia da Silva Nunes's last night alive was caught on CCTV cameras in Carpina, Brazil
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Police arrest judge accused of murdering his wife in their home
Police arrived at the home of Southern California judge and found his wife had been shot at least once, according to local authorities. Investigators are currently looking for a murder weapon