All news for 2023-10-24

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Francis Ngannou insists his Tyson Fury fight is bigger than Oleksandr Usyk’s
Former UFC champion Ngannou is crossing over to boxing on Saturday and he thinks his fight against Fury is bigger than the Brit's undisputed clash with Usyk
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Giovanni Pernice 'no plans' to leave Strictly amid feud rumours and solo plans
Giovanni Pernice has been forced to postpone the launch of his 'dream venture' following his celebrity partner Amanda Abbington quitting Strictly Come Dancing on Monday
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British Israelis on 'psychological torture' knowing Hamas kidnapped relatives
At a press conference in London, the families of people captured by Hamas and taken to Gaza on October 7 have spoken of the pain they are enduring as they await news
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Cyprus, Egypt and Jordan travel advice updated amid Israel-Hamas conflict
The UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has offered travel advice for Brits heading to Cyprus, Egypt and Jordan amidst the current conflict in Israel and Palestine
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Amanda Abbington's partner tear-jerking response as she quits show for good
Amanda Abbington's fiancé Britain's Got Talent star Jonathan Goodwin has paid a tear-jerking tribute to the actress after she has decided to quit BBC show Strictly Come Dancing
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Elderly couple lose everything after Storm Babet floods their home
Elderly couple Alec and Betty McDonald had to flee their house so quickly they didn't have time to grab any personal items - including Alec's false teeth
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Primark fans divided over food-themed Xmas jumper as some call it 'monstrosity'
A food-adorned Christmas jumper has left shoppers conflicted, with some wondering why anyone would want it, to others tagging pals saying they were going to treat them to the garment
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Bristol council reveals new toilet policy amid backlash over closures
The new policy will require all new buildings to include public toilets, as part of a new Local Plan policy on public toilets
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Dawn French cried 'hot angry tears' after splitting from Jennifer Saunders
French & Saunders came to an end in 2005 and Dawn French says she felt she had to stop filming the popular show because she was so 'humiliated' by how she looked in a sketch
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Primark's 'genius' Xmas item is back this year - it's free and saves you money
Primark has confirmed it will be offering its 'life-saving' Christmas carrier bags again this year, and has revealed when shoppers can start picking them up for free
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Tories to shut 50 asylum hotels - but won't say where amid cynical rumours
Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick said that 50 of an estimated 400 hotels used to house asylum seekers would be emptied by January, but was challenged over whether they'd be in marginal seats
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Giannis Antetokounmpo delivers Bucks perfect gift ahead of new NBA season
Following the sensational three-team trade which saw Damian Lillard head to Milwaukee, the Bucks have now secured the services of legendary power forward Giannis Antekounmpo for another three years
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Country pursues charges against Natalee Holloway murder suspect after confession
Joran van der Sloot, 36, has finally admitted to the brutal murder of American teenager Natalee Holloway in Aruba nearly two decades after her disappearance, authorities in both the US and Aruba are interested in bringing new charges
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MAFS UK couple in tense clash as star accuses partner of 'not compromising'
Married At First Sight UK stars Jordan Gayle and Erica Roberts – who seemingly had a strong connection – argued about making compromises and changes in the relationship
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Faces of Britons killed and taken hostage by Hamas as Gaza war accelerates
A spokesperson for the Prime Minister confirmed the latest toll today as the war shows no sign of stopping - but what do we know so far about the British people who have got caught up in the violence?
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People are only just realising they've been wearing bras wrong their whole life
People have been left baffled after learning they've been wearing bras wrong this whole time, according to a stylist who shared bra tips that have 'changed her life'
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The Hunger Games will be transformed into West End theatre production
Fans of The Hunger Games can rejoice as the popular film franchise will be remade but in a completely different format from how they are used to watching the story unfold
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Odegaard's Liverpool trial recalled ahead of Sevilla reunion - "He stood out"
Sevilla star Suso has opened about training alongside Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard when he visited Liverpool as young prospect, before ultimately deciding to join Real Madrid
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Man forced to have 'genital amputations' after contracting flesh-eating bacteria
The Arkansas double amputee says he was left at deaths door after contracting a flesh eating infection. Joshua Garrett has set up a fundraiser on GoFundMe in an attempt to raise $1,000 to help with his costs
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Brits could be entitled to as much as £4.5k if bed bugs ruin their holidays
Hotel guests who find themselves bitten by bed bugs could claim thousands - with Travelodge having previously paid out £4,500 to one family affected by an infestation
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Mamma Mia 3 announced after film producer's huge hint about third movie
Judy Craymer's much-loved musical, famously featuring A-listers Meryl Streep, Amanda Seyfried, Pierce Brosnan and Colin Firth, will be returning for film three
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Strictly Halloween songs and dances announced after Amanda Abbington exit
BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Halloween songs and dances for week six have been revealed after it was announced Amanda Abbington had quit
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Red Bull scrap UK wind tunnel planning bid as F1 champions hatch new car plan
Red Bull Racing has been part of the fabric of Milton Keynes since the energy drink brand bought the old Jaguar Formula 1 team in 2004, and continues to develop in the city
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Pole dancing skeleton Halloween decoration ordered to be taken down
One Utah man's display of skeletons in camp chairs watching a fellow skeleton pole dance has been deemed unaccepatble by officials and residents alike. Others are fighting back and adding more and more to the display in Grantsville's hottest controversy.
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Francis Ngannou explains why he is already looking beyond Tyson Fury fight
Many fans feel that Ngannou has been disrespected by the announcement that Fury will be fighting Oleksandr Usyk in the next few months, but the MMA champion has a different take