All news for 2023-08-18

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Groom threatens to leave wedding after wife makes staggering demand of nephew
The bride had a very strict rule for her wedding and was left devastated when her nephew, six, ignored it - but her husband believes her reaction was "selfish and insecure"
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Half of Brits risk bad luck on their wedding day after ditching traditions
Just over half of Brits now stick to the old wives' tales about what they should, and shouldn't, do on their wedding day - but are they risking an unlucky marriage
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Miami manager's comments on Messi's mood speak volumes after star's PSG rant
Gerardo Martino has managed Lionel Messi at Barcelona, Argentina and now Inter Miami, and he's confident he knows exactly how the player is feeling after feeling lost at PSG
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Prince William's savage complaint about Kate 'hurting his ears' on visit
During a visit to Scotland, Kate Middleton tried her hand at a new skill and attempted to mix a track on the decks - but Prince William had a brutal reaction to his wife's attempt at creating a new tune
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Saudi Pro League dominates list of best-paid players as Premier League absent
Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe is the only Europe-based player among top 10 as Saudi Pro League's arrival on big stage has changed the market beyond recognition
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Theo Walcott retires as ex-Arsenal star ends football career with classy touch
Former Arsenal star Theo Walcott has announced his retirement from football after 18 years – months after leaving Southampton after their Premier League relegation
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England World Cup mania as millions flock to watch Lionesses bid for glory
It’s expected most people will be watching the final, which kicks off at 11am, with a predicted 11 million people tuning in from parties at home with their families
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Britney's husband pictured with black eye 'she gave him while he was asleep'
Princess of pop Britney Spears reportedly repeated punched her estranged husband Sam Asghari while he was asleep and gave him a "black eye" earlier this year before the couple's divorce announcement
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Horror as schoolgirl, 8, breaks 15 bones in skull after fall at holiday park
Lily-Mae West was rushed to hospital following the fall onto "rock hard floor" at a holiday park in North Yorkshire but her family says she has been "so brave and positive"
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Mind-bending optical illusion illustrates the power of Coca-Cola's branding
A mind-bending optical illusion has left people baffled as to why they can see a Coke can in all its glory, without the famous red branding all over it - and people have questions
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Arteta issues firm Raya response after 'keeper told "no chance" that he'll play
The Arsenal manager has made clear that David Raya has been brought in to strengthen the Gunners goalkeeping department and fight it out with Aaron Ramsdale for game time
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Man in pyjamas in tower plunge 'cut in half' by hotel marquee after falling
The man fell from the Deutsche Bank Center, formerly known as the Time Warner Center, in New York City and through the top of the a hotel marquee which split him in half
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Klopp involved in Man Utd transfer hijack as he eyes two more Liverpool deals
Liverpool have moved for Stuttgart's Wataru Endo and are now chasing two more transfers before the window closes, with Jurgen Klopp desperate for reinforcements
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Maui official who failed to use siren during horrific wildfires resigns
Maui Emergency Management Agency Herman Andaya's resignation was accepted effective immediately on Thursday by Mayor Richard Bissen, the County of Maui announced on a Facebook post. The resignation comes a day after he defended not using the sirens to alert the masses of the fire that has officially killed 111
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Superfan charged with robbing banks and stealing £548k to buy football tickets
Xaviar Michael Babudar lived a nomadic existence, but gained popularity across Kansas City, Missouri, and the US through his X - formerly known as Twitter - social media account @ChiefsAholic. According to a 19-count indictment, he allegedly used stolen money to get access to home and away games for the Kansas City Chiefs
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Thunderstorms to batter Brits with half a month's rain to fall today
Following a brief respite from the showers that have hit the country throughout July and early August, there have been blue skies and sunshine in some areas during midweek
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Arsenal locked in transfer talks as Jurrien Timber injury brings new target
After spending more than £200m on new recruits before the start of the Premier League season, Arsenal may need to react after losing Jurrien Timber to a long-term injury
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Erik ten Hag backed to swoop for £97m 'match-winning' striker in huge transfer
Premier League title hopefuls Manchester United are still active in the transfer market - despite already investing more than £150million into Erik ten Hag's squad
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'I saw odd marks on my young baby - now he's been given a horrifying diagnosis'
At just six weeks old, Francis Oldham started to come out in strange marks on his body. Mum, Anna Holland, said her son was sleeping a lot, but she thought that was due to his age
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Khloe Kardashian unrecognisable as she shows off new look - leaving fans in awe
Khloe Kardashian showed off her brand new stunning change in appearance that makes the famous Kardashian star look like she was pulled straight from a glamorous 1950s magazine
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Liverpool plot move for Premier League star Jurgen Klopp wanted five years ago
It's been a frustrating time for Liverpool in the transfer window after missing out on Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia despite having bids for both players accepted
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Mum of three's Butlin's holiday hell after entire family got violently ill
After having dinner at Ludos restaurant on the Wednesday night, she says her partner Carl and son Kaiden were "violently sick" when they got back to their apartment
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Over 1.5m dehumidifiers recalled for starting fires - causing $168K of damage
These dehumidifiers - manufactured by China-based Gree Electric Appliances - are separate from the ones previously recalled from the manufacturer that may have been responsible for the death of four people
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Marine charged after missing teen was found in barracks says they met on Tinder
The girl was found in the barracks at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, under the covers of a bed, snoring with the television on, the marine's defence team said.
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Trump demands that latest federal trial be delayed until after the election
The former president's legal team have argued that the January 2024 timeline would conflict with other criminal and civil cases in which the former president is a defendant