All news for 2023-08-26

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England's Rugby World Cup schedule as Borthwick's men handed favourable pool
England begin their Rugby World Cup campaign against Argentina on September 9 before three more pool games against Japan, Chile and Samoa
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Scuba diver finds iPhone lost at sea for two days - after text lights it up
The scuba diver was stunned when she found the phone, which despite being at the bottom of the sea for tea days still also had more than 80 percent battery left
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Bill Murray and singer Kelis 'split' after 'whirlwind romance' this summer
Singer Kelis and Ghostbusters actor Bill Murray have reportedly split after a 'whirlwind romance'. Their separation was 'amicable' and they hope to remain friends
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Samsung lets slip that a much-needed Galaxy upgrade is finally coming soon
It's been a long time coming but Galaxy fans may soon be treated to a flexible tablet that folds in half like a book.
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Man Utd vs Nottingham Forest not on Sky or TNT Sports as TV coverage explained
Manchester United have a chance to rebound from their loss at Tottenham as they take on a Nottingham Forest team against whom they had plenty of success last season
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Mohammed Kudus transfer details as David Moyes hails West Ham pulling power
The Ghana international will become the second player to arrive from Ajax this summer but Hammers manager said it is too early to say if the club have reinvested £105m made from Declan Rice sale wisely
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Airline crew laugh at woman complaining man next to her is 'performing sex act'
The woman was on a flight from London to Chicago when she says she witnessed the shocking act - and the airline's response made her even angrier
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Evil 'Mafia' people smugglers coin sick nickname for deadly Channel crossings
The gangs, branded “the mafia” by volunteers working with migrants, usually charge up to £5,000 for the journey but have dropped fees as low as £1,000 to keep boats full
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'Jewel of the Highlands' is beautiful lake-side town with Hollywood glamour
Peaceful Plockton in Scotland has been labelled the UK's best kept secret - but more and more people are finding out for themselves about the beauty of Britain's fish and chip capital
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Six easy ways to lower your risk of dementia, as told by experts
There's more than 944,000 people in the UK with dementia, and it's estimated that by 2030 this will rise to more than 1 million - but there's ways to cut your risk of the disease
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Inside the abandoned mortuary so scary even the caretaker refuses to enter
The logbook of names remains in the former NHS mortuary in Surrey, abandoned for 15 years, which was said to have been so haunted spooky voices could be heard in it
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Mortal Kombat 1 single-player preview – hitting reset for the better
Mortal Kombat 1 appears to be serving one of its most cinematic single-player stories yet, alongside a fun side mode designed to keep the gory thrills coming.
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Men baffled as exhausted mums rebrand housework as 'domestic engineering'
Laura Danger shared a video of a mom trying to do a simple task but coming up against problems at every step and believes running a household should be called 'domestic engineering'
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Secret behind Roy Keane's Sky Sports jokes as fellow pundit gives inside track
Manchester United icon Roy Keane has developed a reputation as a ruthless pundit over the last few years - but he enjoys having a laugh with his Sky Sports colleagues
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Asda August bank holiday 2023 opening times - see when stores will open
There is a bank holiday in England and Wales on August 28 and many businesses will be closed for the day, but supermarkets like Asda tend to stay open for shoppers
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Energy bills, your rights and how to get help – as Ofgem confirms new price cap
Ofgem has just announced its energy price cap will fall again to £1,923 for the average bill from October 2023 - here is everything you need to know about your bills
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Celebs' very strict holiday rules for kids– partner ban to 'brutal' plane policy
If you think the children of celebrities have it easy, think again – some stars refuse to play ball when it comes to satisfying their children on family holidays
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Experts share 12 steps to follow to avoid attack if you see a bear in the wild
Here's what to do if you encounter a bear this summer, including how to avoid them all together and how and when to fight back if one does cross your path
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Only those with perfect vision can spot camouflaged glasses on table in 9 secs
A new brain teaser is leaving people scratching their heads as they struggle to find the hidden pair of glasses on the patterned table in nine seconds - can you solve it?
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McDonald's August bank holiday 2023 opening times - see if restaurants are open
McDonald’s has around 1,300 restaurants across the UK - but will they be open as normal this Monday? We explain what you need to know and how to find your local branch
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Robbie Williams says he is 'not good' as he battles to cope with stress levels
The former Take That star has candidly shared his thoughts and struggles on living with fluctuating stress levels as he opens up to fans about his general wellbeing
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Lionel Messi absence "inevitable" as Inter Miami boss searches for "solution"
Inter Miami head coach Gerardo "Tata" Martino will limit Lionel Messi's playing time during the final stretch of the 2023 season but does not yet know the exact solution
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Florent Malouda offers honest opinion on Mbappe to Chelsea transfer rumours
Former Chelsea winger Florent Malouda has given his thoughts on the possibility of Kylian Mbappe making the move to Stamford Bridge, with the France superstar set to leave PSG
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Rap legend Shaggy hits out at strange rumour he adds marijuana to his tea
The Boombastic singer has hit out at claims that he adds the Class B drug to his cuppa
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Paul Mescal makes surprising confession about Gladiator 2 role
The Normal People star is set to play Lucius Verus - a character that appeared in the original Gladiator movie starring Russell Crowe in the year 2000, but was played by a different actor