All news for 2023-08-08

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USA Women accused of not putting 'winning first' in latest World Cup dig
The tournament favourites struggled to emulate their performances at the two previous World Cups and eventually exited the competition in the Round of 16
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Woman, 20, in psychiatric hospital 'cried' and 'begged' to go home before dying
Lauren Bridges, 20, was an aspiring doctor and A-grade student - her mother Lindsey Bridges recalled the heartbreaking moments leading up to her daughter's death
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Imran Khan appeals against conviction as lawyer brands jail term 'illegal'
Pakistan's former prime minister's lawyer says Islamabad High Court will hear the appeal on Wednesday after Khan was ousted in a no-confidence vote in April 2022
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Ukraine says Russian ships are now a target after seven people die in city blast
The ramping up of rhetoric came as terrified Ukrainians fled for safety from Russian bombs and missiles raining down on key sites, including the eastern city of Pokrovsk
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Roman Reigns injury status emerges after SumerSlam showdown with Jey Uso
Roman Reigns left SummerSlam with his WWE Undisputed Universal championship reign still intact but the physical battle with his cousin Jey Uso has resulted in him suffering an injury
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Chelsea finally get shirt sponsor after agreeing lucrative deal with US company
Chelsea have landed a shirt sponsor in a deal worth £40m-per-season with American company Infinite Athlete having played throughout pre-season without a name or logo on their kit
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Megan Rapinoe footage after laughing backlash, Trump criticism and her response
The US international stalwart's reaction after she missed her spot kick in the penalty shootout versus Sweden came in for criticism as the country exited the World Cup
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Emmerdale airs sudden exit as character flees village after 22 years in twist
Emmerdale aired a sudden departure for one character on the ITV soap on Tuesday night it seemed, as a character took a break from the village
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Emmerdale viewers convinced Laurel's death 'sealed' as furious Colin kidnaps her
Emmerdale's Laurel, who was without her phone, was left both terrified and scared as she desperately tried to free herself from Colin's grip after he kidnapped her after a house visit
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Mourners lay flowers at Sandra Bullock's home after death of longtime partner
Mourners have been paying their respects and leaving flowers outside of Sandra Bullock's home after the devastating death of her partner, Bryan Randall, who died after a private battle with ALS
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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta told that he's signed the next Robin van Persie
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has bolstered his squad during the transfer window and ex-Gunners team-mate Bacary Sagna believes that he's brought in the next Robin van Persie
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Driver filmed downing 11 whiskies and jagerbombs before killing dad in crash
Footage shows Arron Dunlop drinking 11 whiskies and Jagerbombs at a Teesside pub before driving off and killing dad-of-three Paul Greenfield who was riding a moped
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Ruby Wax says she would 'be dead' if she hadn't 'escaped' parents and fled to UK
Appearing on Kate Garraway’s Life Stories, Ruby Wax speaks about her parents, who went to US from Austria before the Second World War. In a heartbreaking admission, the star said: “They took the war from Europe and brought it to the kitchen"
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Nicole Scherzinger wows in bikini on lavish getaway with new fiance Thom Evans
Nicole Scherzinger showcased her stunning physique in a tiny royal blue bikini as she enjoyed a romantic Italian getaway with her former rugby star Thom Evans after the pair got engaged
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'My parents dumped me 36 hours after I was born and rejected me again in my 20s'
Jono Lancaster was hours old when his birth parents abandoned him in the hospital after he was born with Treacher Collins Syndrome, before refusing to meet him two decades later
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Voters to be asked if it's worth locking up criminals in Tory plan
Justice Secretary Alex Chalk has commissioned polling that critics warned could lay the ground for the early release of prisoners as jails struggle with overcrowding
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Lee Anderson admits Tories have failed on immigration as he faces row over rant
The Conservative Deputy Chairman said the Government had allowed the situation to get "out of control" as he defended telling asylum seekers they should "f*** off back to France"
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Erik ten Hag drops hint on Man Utd transfer plan and Harry Maguire's future
Erik ten Hag has added three new faces to his Manchester United squad as the Dutchman prepares for a hectic season and his desire to have strength in depth could impact Harry Maguire's next move
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Colombian drug lord sentenced after 'reign of terror' for over ten years
Dairo Antonio Úsuga, known as Otoniel, was the boss of Colombia’s notorious Gulf Clan group which he ran in a 'reign of terror' for over ten years before law enforcement brought him down. He was sentenced Tuesday after he pleaded guilty in January to a number of charges
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Mum's heartbreaking tribute to 'happiest' boy, 8, killed in crash outside home
'Energetic' and 'much loved' Layton Harrison died after he was hit by a black Transit van in Penwortham, Lancashire, last week while he was playing outside his home
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Fellow rookie has warning for Victor Wembanyama with big prediction for 2023-24
Victor Wembanyama has been told by Scoot Henderson that he won't be Rookie of the Year, as the No. 3 pick from the 2023 NBA Draft is certain he has already won the award
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F1 star Yuki Tsunoda hit in eye with golf ball by Daniel Ricciardo's ex-coach
F1 star Tsunoda is working with Ricciardo's former performance coach Michael Italiano this year, in an arrangement which began long before the Aussie became his AlphaTauri team-mate
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Police explain cause of mass brawl seen in viral video - as 3 suspects are named
Three arrests have been made after a massive viral brawl erupted in which a riverboat co-captain was attacked at the Montgomery Riverfront in Alabama over the weekend
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Rodolfo Sancho Aguirre's son charged after murdering and chopping up boyfriend
The son of Spanish actor Rodolfo Sancho Aguirre has been formally charged over the murder and later dismembering of the body of his now-deceased lover in Thailand
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College football faces huge changes with schools moving conferences
College football in the USA faces a huge overhaul with eight schools now transferring to a new conference as the status of the 'Power Five' is questioned this year