All news for 2023-10-08

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Shane Warne was hit with Cricket World Cup ban after his mum gave him diet pill
Shane Warne missed the 2003 Cricket World Cup after failing a drugs test over a diet pill given to him by his mother, with the Australia legend hit with a 12-month ban
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Man who killed US’s most famous president could have escaped justice all along
Abraham Lincoln was shot as he watched a play and within days his killer was caught - but all these years later new evidence has emerged that John Wilkes Boot may not have been the wanted man
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Israeli jets begin massive retaliatory airstrikes on Gaza killing at least 250
Israel declared itself to be at war and launched hundreds of relentless retaliatory strikes, killing around 250 Palestinians and injuring over one thousand more
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Coleen Rooney admitted she 'hated Washington' in leaked texts to Rebekah Vardy
Coleen Rooney 'wasn't a fan of Washington' years before her husband Wayne Rooney became the manager of DC United, which has been unearthed after his departure from the team was revealed
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Jadon Sancho handed Man Utd exit route with £60m transfer in the pipeline
Manchester United forward Jadon Sancho has not returned to the first-team fold since falling out with manager Erik ten Hag after the Premier League loss to Arsenal
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Health experts urge Brits to take this vitamin over autumn and winter months
It's important to make sure we have the right vitamins and nutrients over the winter months - and there's one certain supplement the NHS advises we all take to keep healthy
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Holly Willoughby's This Morning return 'could not be further from her mind'
This Morning host Holly Willoughby is yet to discuss with ITV bosses when she will return to work after Gavin Plumb was arrested over an alleged plot to kidnap her
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Boris Johnson's ex-wife Marina Wheeler to advise Labour Party in surprise twist
In a coup for Labour leader Keir Starmer, the senior lawyer will work with Emily Thornberry and offer advice to the party on protections for women against abusive colleagues
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Jay drug horror and Sharon's exit 'sealed' on EastEnders next week
The drama continues in next week's EastEnders as one resident finds themselves in danger, another looks set to develop a heartbreaking addiction and once icon looks set to leave
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Sunday Brunch star Tim Lovejoy's life – from famous ex to heartbreaking loss
Tim Lovejoy and Simon Rimmer have helped ease us into Sunday mornings for years with their hit Channel 4 show, Sunday Brunch. Here's a look at Tim's life away from the TV screen
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Best US cities for working parents named and they all share one quality
Researchers that compile data on US cities have named the best places to live for working parents, and they all share one quality - a certain flexibility that allows for better work/life balance
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Your Freeview TV gets new Sky channel this month and it's totally free to watch
Good news if you love watching TV for free. Homes with Freeview are getting a new channel from Sky this month.
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Tim Ream's instant reaction to Chris Basham horror injury speaks volumes
Fulham defender Tim Ream was the first person to comfort Sheffield United's Chris Basham after the veteran defender suffered a horrific injury on Saturday afternoon
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Australia star Smith could have played for England but rejected 'shocking' offer
Australia legend Steve Smith could have played for England and was offered county contracts by Kent and Surrey after playing club cricket for Sevenoaks Vine as a teenager
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Kate Middleton's epic response when pal tells her she's lucky to have William
Kate and William have been happily married for more than 10 years and share three beautiful children - Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis - after meeting at university
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Arsenal vs Man City predicted starting XIs for mouth-watering title showdown
Arsenal and Manchester City both have a chance to make a statement in the title race, but both teams will be missing key men for their clash at the Emirates Stadium
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Wrexham Women are the "next big thing" after Reynolds and McElhenney investment
The Hollywood-owned club has relished a sensational start to the women's top-flight season as they sit top of the table before facing the reigning league champions on Sunday
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Unusual reason the United States tried to change the name of French fries
With the beginning of the Iraq War in 2003 came another change in America - a move to rename one of the country's favourite sides all because of France's position on the US-led invasion
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5 players who rejected Arsenal transfer as Ibrahimovic details Wenger snub
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has opened up turning down the chance to link up with Arsene Wenger - and plenty of other big names have also knocked back Arsenal over the years
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Strictly fans fume as spoiler leaks second celebrity to leave BBC show
Strictly Come Dancing fans won't officially discover which two couples found themselves in the dance-off following Saturday's live show until Sunday night, but a spoiler has leaked online ahead of then
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UK town known for 'unique style' where 'there are more tourists than locals'
Located on the edge of England's largest natural lake - Lake Windermere - Ambleside is a little wonder with less than 3,000 residents. It has now become a major tourist attraction
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Nasty Covid symptoms to look out for as new wave of infections sweeps across UK
The new mutation of Covid-19 has made scientists worried as it could evade the natural protection we have from our immune system and from the vaccines already rolled out to the British public.
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Unusual driving law you may be breaking while paying for car parking ticket
Motorists may be incredulous at many of these 10 quirky lesser-known UK driving laws, but it's a good idea to take heed to avoid landing yourself in hot water
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'We are so proud of our warrior daughter - she's so little but so strong'
It's another success for brave little battler Freya Harris, who takes Pride of Britain honours after walking away with a Crufts award in March
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Proof Taylor Swift is taking over the world as hitmaker's new milestone unveiled
Taylor Swift is taking over the world hit-by-hit, tour-by-tour and film-by-film as the hitmaker's new milestone is revealed before her Eras Tour film even hits cinema screens