All news for 2023-10-29

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Dementia cases 'rising much faster than previously thought', scientists find
New research has showed that dementia cases in the UK are rising much faster than had previously been understood, with one doctor describing the findings as 'shocking'
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History of Halloween explained as Brits prepare for spookiest night of year
Halloween has ancient origins - but many of its spooky celebrations have changed dramatically over the years, with even the iconic pumpkin being a recent addition to the festival
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Francis Ngannou mocks Tyson Fury with "table tennis" jibe after fight loss
Fury had compared his crossover fight with Ngannou to a table tennis player competing in a Wimbledon final and the former UFC champion used his own words against him
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Woman transofrms rustry drain using bottle of tomato sauce
A woman has divided the internet for her unusual way of cleaning rust in her bathroom - the scrub-free method has taken cleaners by surprise as it leaves an incredible shine
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Wayne Rooney loses his cool and points finger at Man Utd teammate after defeat
Birmingham City manager Wayne Rooney has lost his first three games in charge of the club and has referenced a former Manchester United teammate to defend his process
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Man can't go abroad as his surname is 'too rude' for passport
Kenny Kennard changed his surname legally for a joke but it seems to have backfired for him as he was unable to get a passport
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David Attenborough's health at 97 - diet secrets and 'no signs of slowing down'
The legendary nature documentary maker is back on screens and as sharp as ever with the BBC's Planet Earth IIII while his 100th birthday is less than three years away
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After-death experiences explained by six people who've come back to life
Have you ever thought about what happens when you die? Six people who have 'come back to life' have shared their experiences with death, and they're all very different
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Jake Paul claims he and Francis Ngannou were robbed in fights with Fury brothers
YouTube star Paul and MMA champion Ngannou both handed split decision losses in their Saudi Arabian fights with a Fury after dropping their more experienced opponent
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Health minister's wife and friend hospitalised after downing margaritas at club
Kara Lamond, the wife of New South Wales Health Minister Ryan Park, was with a friend when they were served margaritas rimmed with "contaminated salt", it has been reported
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Liverpool stars pay perfect tribute to Diaz during winger's family kidnap ordeal
Luis Diaz was absent from the Liverpool side for Sunday's clash with Nottingham Forest at Anfield after his parents were kidnapped in Colombia on Saturday, with his father still missing
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Ex-Liverpool star claims Jurgen Klopp "doesn't trust" recent summer signing
Liverpool brought in four central midfielders in the summer transfer window and Wataru Endo has ended up sliding down Jurgen Klopp's pecking order in the Premier League
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Two women arrested on suspicion of 'race hate' crime after pro-Palestinian demo
Footage emerged on X earlier yesterday showing the women at the march holding a fake dead baby covered in blood while allegedly chanting in Arabic about a historic battle in which Muslims massacred Jews
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Romelu Lukaku swap deal takes shape as Chelsea transfer priority made clear
Romelu Lukaku looks certain to leave Chelsea on a permanent basis next summer with Roma keen to secure him without a transfer fee by offering Tammy Abraham in a swap move
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Kate and William unfazed by claims country home is haunted by spooky priest
Prince William and his wife Catherine lived at Anmer Hall in Norfolk for two years - and after being warned that there might be a ghost there, they did not seem worried at all
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Six childhood winter bugs every parent needs to be on the lookout for
Colder weather mans common childhood sickness bugs will be making their way around classrooms again in the months ahead, with parents asked to look out for all signs in their children
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Top doctor issues pedicure warning to 4million Brits at risk of losing legs
A simple pedicure could result in major problems for four million people in the UK, according to a doctor, who warned that people at risk should follow four simple rules
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Mistake that led world's most inbred family to finally be discovered by police
The Colt clan are known as the world's most inbred family who lived in isolation in squalid tents next to buckets of urine and faeces without water or electricity
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Francis Ngannou to earn top-10 WBC ranking after controversial Tyson Fury loss
Ngannou pushed heavyweight champion Fury to the brink in his boxing debut and the former UFC champion will be rewarded with a top-10 ranking after his impressive performance
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King poised to atone for UK's bloody crackdown on rebels on Kenya visit
The state visit from Tuesday to Friday next week will be Charles’ first visit to a Commonwealth nation since he took to the throne and it is understood the King will acknowledge that Kenyans were tortured during Britain's rule
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Car owner traces stolen car after thief tries to sell it back to him on Snapchat
One Birmingham man's quick-thinking friends used Snapchat and Google Earth to trip up the thieves who tried to sell the cars back to the 23-year-old. The offenders accidentally leaked their address with one silly mistake.
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Taylor Swift revisiting Harry Styles romance for 1989 has given her 'closure'
Taylor Swift is rumoured to have revisited her romance with Harry Styles, in her mind, while recording 1989 and the new album's vault tracks, with the singer now having gotten 'closure'
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Jurgen Klopp speaks on Luiz Diaz's "worrying situation after Liverpool absence
Jurgen Klopp left Luis Diaz out of Liverpool's clash with Nottingham Forest on Sunday after the Colombian's parents were kidnapped overnight - with his father's whereabouts yet to be confirmed
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Mum shares reality of pumpkin picking with toddler 'I still hear the screams'
A mum gave an honest insight into her Halloween themed day out with her toddler as the pair went pumpkin picking - but it didn't quite go to plan when he decided he hated mud
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Awful Magaluf tattoo blunder after teenager stops halfway through due to pain
The proud daughter wanted to get a tattoo in tribute to her dad, who is a DJ, but half way through she realised she couldn't go through with it