All news for 2023-08-17

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Messi proving "light years" Cristiano Ronaldo comparison spot on at Inter Miami
Lionel Messi's nine goals in six games for Inter Miami has reaffirmed in former Al-Hilal coach Emiliano Diaz's mind that the Argentine is better than Cristiano Ronaldo by some distance
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Liam Fox's life off-screen - disaster wedding, alcoholic dad, and foster dream
Actor Liam Fox has played Dan Spencer on Emmerdale for more than a decade but away from the camera his life is much less dramatic than his on-screen counterpart
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Devastating split teased and Mack cheats with villager on Emmerdale next week
Emmerdale spoilers for next week tease a devastating split could be on the horizon on the ITV soap, while one resident cheats on his partner with another villager
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Rebekah Vardy hits back at 'boring' Coleen Rooney with publicity seeking jibe
Rebekah Vardy has taken a huge swipe at Coleen Rooney once again, following the Scouse star's bombshell interview with Vogue regarding the infamous Wagatha Christie saga
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'Why age and gender influence how much weight you lose on a diet'
Dr Miriam Stoppard shares fascinating research from Edinburgh University on the benefits of dieting, and why some people find it easier
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Jamie Foxx has a 'revived sense of purpose' after terrifying medical emergency
Jamie Foxx's recent health scare may have result in a desire for him to live life to the fullest. He is now exploring career options that are separate from acting.
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EastEnders star Neil McDermott and wife welcome third child with a baby girl
EastEnders actor Neil McDermott, who plays Whitney Dean's brother Ryan Malloy in the BBC soap, shared the news of the birth of his third child on Instagram alongside wife Michelle
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'Relative had a party and trashed my house while I was on holiday'
Goddaughter invited friends over for a party and they wrecked the place, but I'm being made out to be the bad guy
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Gunman standing in busy road and waving weapon around is taken out by police car
The Nassau County Police charged Kiber Calderon with 13 different crimes, ranging from menacing to criminal possession of a weapon, after they waved around a gun in a busy intersection
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Howard Webb forced to apologise to team he supports after latest ref blunder
PGMOL Chief Refereeing Officer Howard Webb has had to make a particularly awkward apology after a controversial red card that was handed out in the Championship
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Man accused of killing girlfriend shared selfie saying 'I'm happy all the time'
David Alan Profitt II, 25, was arrested by a SWAT team on a golf course in Indiana, after the body of his girlfriend Alexandra Hemmann, 22, was found in their shared home
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6 signs Britney's marriage was doomed - from a wedding ring to infidelity
Britney Spears and Sam Asghari are said to be heading for divorce. And there have seemingly been several signs that their relationship has been rocky for a while
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Calls for private vaccines amid fears 'real-deal' Covid strain spreading in UK
Scientists have called for Covid jabs to made available privately for those who wish to buy them for themselves, as worry grows over the emergence of a new 'mutated' strain
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'I was trapped in wreckage after car crash - then my Apple Watch saved my life'
Daniel Reid had to be cut out of his car before spending days in a coma after a major car collision. But he may not be here today if his smartwatch hadn't alerted emergency services so quickly.
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Celeb Go Dating shake-up as big twist sees former stars make surprise return
Straight-talking Ryan-Mark Parsons, 23, is back on Celebs Go Dating after his memorable dating disasters last year but says going on the show made finding love ten times harder
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Dis Life: 'If you're not working, it's hard to keep pace with rising costs'
The Times is reporting that the Chancellor is looking at cutting the welfare bill amidst fears of having to increase it by £4 billion due to inflation
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EastEnders schedule shake-up next week ahead of Cindy Beale's huge return
EastEnders are set to air a huge schedule shake-up next week ahead of Cindy Beale's return to the BBC soap as the soap changes air dates and times
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Graham Norton and stars pay tribute to Michael Parkinson and his 'gold standard'
Celebrated British broadcaster Sir Michael Parkinson died at the age of 88 following a short illness. His family confirmed the tragic news in a heartbreaking statement
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Ten Hag warned Man Utd transfer plan "makes no sense" after target identified
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag is desperate to add to his midfield options before the end of the transfer window but a former Red Devil is not overly convinced by one of the names linked
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Griezmann doubles down on transfer plan with "incredible" Messi declaration
Antoine Griezmann shared his thoughts on football icon and former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi's decision to join David Beckham-owned Inter Miami and play in MLS
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£3million wasted on empty Bibby Stockholm could pay for 70,000 GP appointments
Just 39 asylum seekers were moved onto the barge before it had to be evacuated four days later after legionella bacteria was detected in the water - it now sits empty in Portland
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Tense bodycam footage shows heroic policeman save choking baby's life
Police bodycam footage shows the moment a Colorado police deputy was forced to administer CPR on a choking child. Deputy Nick Pacheco worked to save the life of little Carlos
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Everything you need to know about retaking A-level exams after results day
It's A-level results day and while that will be a celebration for some, others might find themselves wanting or needing to resit their exams and have another go at getting their desired grades
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Leigh-Anne Pinnock delights fans as she talks possibility of Little Mix reunion
The 31-year-old singer - who recently released her solo single Don't Say Love - said a reunion between her, Perrie Edwards and Jade Thirlwall is definitely 'on the cards'
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Conor McGregor’s awkward apology to TV exec Stephen Espinoza after “weasel” jibe
During an intense build-up to his crossover fight with Floyd Mayweather in 2017 McGregor made a series of crass comments about Espinoza, with reports swirling that he was made to apologise this year