All news for 2023-08-26

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Rishi Sunak donated to LA University offering courses on ghosts and the fandango
Among the courses open to attendees at Claremont McKenna is 'Ghosts and the Machines’, taught at nearby Harvey Mudd College, which is advertised as an “exploration of the interrelations between occult mediumship, modern media, and technology”
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Rishi Sunak still faces Commons probe over wife's shares in childcare firm
The Prime Minister he still faces a further probe into an alleged breach of the confidentiality rules surrounding the probe into his failure to properly declare his wife's shareholdings
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'Devil dogs' banned after 15 UK deaths offered up for sale in sick TikTok video
American pit bull terriers have been banned in the UK for more than 30 years and 15 people have died in horrific attacks across the country from the breed
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Family's heartbreaking pics of children with horror wounds after hammer attack
Heartbreaking pictures show the impact of the horrific attack against two children, David and Sophia, and their mother, Zhao Zhao, who were brutally beaten with a hammer allegedly by LiYong Ye
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Arsenal's classy subtle tribute to WWE star Bray Wyatt after tragic death
Arsenal paid tribute to the late Bray Wyatt during halftime of their Premier League matchup against Fulham by playing his theme music for fans in attendance
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Justin Bieber sparks further Hailey pregnancy rumours as he returns to Instagram
Justin Bieber has fueled further pregnancy rumours between him and his wife Hailey Bieber after he made a return to Instagram with a semi-cryptic post that has sparked speculation
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Leeds Festival backstage secrets from no frills loos to Jedward being mobbed
Billie Eilish made history as Leeds Festival's youngest headline act at Bramham Park on Friday night, but what goes on behind the scenes at one of the country's biggest music events...
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Phillip Schofield plotting comeback with talks for new TV job on rival channel
Schofield is said to have spoken to a senior Talk TV boss about a possible role on the channel this month after mutual pal Vanessa Feltz contacted him to 'test the waters'
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Tory Liam Fox has pocketed £30k from controversial PR firm for doing 'no work'
The firm, registered in Panama, has worked with the family of the former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet and Morgan Tsvangirai, the late Zimbabwean opposition leader
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'Strictly curse' won't hit Zara despite cheating past, insists Sam Thompson
Sam Thompson briefly split from the Love Islander three years ago after she was unfaithful but he is adamant Zara will be immune to the so-called Strictly curse
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Inside Bill Murray and Kelis' whirlwind romance after 'amicable split'
Hollywood actor Bill Murray and Singer Kelis have called it quits after just two months of dating, with their whirlwind romance ending with an 'amicable split' and hopes to stay friends
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VAR comes under scrutiny again as Martin Keown fumes at Man Utd controversy
Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown felt as though Manchester United were fortunate to be awarded a late penalty in their 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford
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Britain 'won't hit climate targets' while Tories cosy up to fossil firms
Experts say Britain continuing to pump millions of pounds into 'white elephant' carbon capture projects is "likely the result of significant lobbying by the gas industry"
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Bosses accused of ignoring Lucy Letby concerns were contacts for whistleblowers
Staff were even given bosses' phone numbers to raise issues about colleagues at Countess of Chester Hospital but it is claimed managers did not act on concerns swiftly
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PGA Tour golfer faces losing tour card after brutal mistake saw him disqualified
Golfer Curtis Luck was disqualified from the Albertsons Boise Open due to missing his tee time and may have harmed his chances of earning a spot on the PGA Tour next season
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Mikel Arteta responds to fears Arsenal fans are already turning on Kai Havertz
Kai Havertz has endured a tricky start to life with Arsenal following his move from Chelsea with Gunners boss Mikel Arteta forced to jump to his defence following Saturday’s draw with Fulham
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Holiday hack that gets you 49 days off in 2024 - using just 19 days annual leave
Before you plan your holidays for next year follow this trick. You can transform your 21 days of annual leave into 49 days of holiday and time away from work.
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Hospital trust where baby killer Lucy Letby’s ex-boss works blasted by watchdog
A health inspectors’ report found failings in the leadership at the trust where Alison Kelly went on to work after quitting her post at the Chester hospital in 2021
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Asylum seeker fearing return to 'prison-like' barge tried to kill himself
After taking legal advice, the refugees are vowing to band together to resist going back to the barge accommodation as one claims conditions on board are causing 'distress'
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Passengers fume at being stranded at tiny station with no loo after train axed
Passengers on the Heart of Wales Line known as one of the most scenic train routes were told their train was being cancelled as they approached Llanwrtyd railway station
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Josh Jacobs ends Las Vegas Raiders holdout after signing new contract
All-Pro running back Josh Jacobs has been holding out of Las Vegas Raiders training camp for a new contract throughout the offseason and has now got his wish just days before the opening game
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Pretty English city that 'packs a punch' but is barely big enough to be a town
Ripon, which most would believe to be a small town in Yorkshire, is actually a history-rich city, with a wool trading past, famous racecourse - and even a claim to have inspired Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland.
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Robert Helenius sends message to Anthony Joshua after failing drug test
Robert Helenius failed a pre-fight drugs test prior to his recent heavyweight fight with former world champion Anthony Joshua
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John Rahm perfectly exposes main criticism of PGA Tour from LIV Golf stars
Jon Rahm wants the sport of golf to focus more on winning tournaments than focusing on how much money is on the line, stating that its one of his biggest pet peeves in the sport
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Ten Hag responds to Man Utd fans staging anti-Glazer protest amid takeover delay
Manchester United supporters stayed behind at Old Trafford following their 3-2 victory over Nottingham Forest, protesting against the Glazers' indecision over selling the club