All news for 2024-01-29

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Jordan attack mapped as Iran drones kill 3 US troops amid World War 3 fears
Tensions are skyrocketing in the Middle East, with the US engaged in a war of drone strikes since October. The stakes are set to raise after the US military suffered their first casualties over the weekend
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Teens stabbed to death 'were victims of postcode gang feud', neighbours claim
Max Dixon, 16, and Mason Rist, 15, were knifed to death in front of bus passengers in Knowle West, Bristol, with neighbours fearing that they died in a postcode gang feud
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Call the Midwife star needed medical attention after 'horrendous' filming
Storm Agnes that battered Britain with fearsome winds caused chaos on the set of Call the Midwife as well as they tried to film scenes for the BBC series down in Sussex
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Amazon Prime fans 'glued' to new Nicole Kidman series that has them 'on edge'
Prime Video's limited drama series is based on Janice Y. K. Lee's best-selling 2016 novel, The Expatriates
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Beauty buffs rave over 'salon quality' shampoo that leaves hair 'refreshed'
"Felt like a salon-grade shampoo! I love this shampoo! I didn’t realise how much product had built up in my hair and how heavy my hair felt until I used this. I just used a small amount but my hair felt lighter and softer than it had in a while."
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BAE Systems-owned airline Air Astana eyes £757m valuation in London IPO
The central Asian airline, which is nearly 50% owned by British defence giant BAE Systems, has set the indicative price range for its dual listing in London and Kazakhstan at between 2.13 US dollars (£1.68) and 2.75 US dollars (£2.16) per share
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Bayern Munich in £50m Tottenham transfer battle to sign third English player
Bayern Munich have already signed Harry Kane and Eric Dier from Tottenham this season and could be set to take on the north London side in the race for another major target
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Brit praised for savage response to American viral video ridiculing UK houses
One American TikTok user had a few things to say about the state of British houses, which led to an Englishman's retaliation post in a hilariously contentious video
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​Tory MP quit as minister as he couldn't afford mortgage hike on £118,000 salary
Former Tory minister George Freeman said his mortgage was increasing from £800-per-month to £2,000-per-month, which he 'simply couldn't afford to pay on a ministerial salary'
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RTE publishes salaries of top 10 highest-paid presenters
The list is to be published annually following a controversy last year where the Irish public service broadcaster admitted misstating the fees it paid to its former star presenter
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Pharmacist says chewing gum and popular takeaway reduces risk of 'silent killer'
Chronic inflammation is one of the most significant causes of death in the world, but according to a pharmacist, there are certain things you can do to help lower your risk
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Globe 'on edge' of WW3 with US to retaliate after Iran drone kills Americans
Joe Biden vowed the US "shall respond" after more than a dozen American troops were injured during a drone strike in northeast Jordan near the Syrian border
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Man praised for 'mastermind' revenge plan on scammer who owed him money
A man has shared how he got revenge on a stranger after he lent them £8 ($10) and they ghosted him before even trying to pay him back, with many calling him a 'mastermind'
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'My boyfriend thinks I'm ugly - he laughs about my looks with his friends'
A woman has been reduced to tears after reading her boyfriend's group chat only to learn what he truly thinks about her appearance - and why he has bothered to stick around for so long
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Taylor Swift can't stop smiling as she watches Travis Kelce embrace Jason
Taylor Swift was in tears as she watched Travis Kelce celebrate with Jason after the tight end's performance helped Kansas City Chiefs defeat Baltimore Ravens and reach Super Bowl LVIII
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Khloe Kardashian explains how she 'stays strong' after Tristan drug scandal
American socialite and model Khloe Kardashian did not address the drug scandal involving the father of her child, but in a Q&A, she revealed working out is a form of therapy for her
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Women baffled to learn some don't remove tampon in shower as doctor weighs in
A debate has been sparked online over whether you should take your tampon out when you get in the shower - and has prompted a doctor to give her expert advice on the subject
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Two-fifths of easy access savings accounts do not offer branch access
The proportion of easy access savings accounts offering branch access to customers has been shrinking, according to a financial information website
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Kate health update issued by palace as she continues recovery from surgery
In a statement issued by Kensington Palace to confirm the Princess of Wales had left hospital following abdominal surgery, it also gave an update on her recovery
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Coleen Rooney wows in sheer dress in Dubai with Wayne after Birmingham City exit
Coleen Rooney and Wayne Rooney have been on holiday in Dubai together, after he shared that he would 'take some time' to be with family after parting ways with Birmingham City F.C.
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Harry and Meghan to 'seal new deal' with 'juicy' feature-length sequel to series
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry could produce a docuseries with Paramount when their Netflix deal ends, it has been claimed and speculated by a Hollywood guru
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PlayStation State of Play rumoured for this week – with Death Stranding 2
Silent Hill, Rise of the Ronin, and Until Dawn are also rumoured to make an appearance
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Bianca Censori's friends 'understandably concerned' about Kanye West's 'control'
Bianca Censori is believed to have been banned from social media by her husband Kanye West, a move which has raised concern among the model's family and friends
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How the leap year affects Universal Credit payments - do you get paid more
Universal Credit is a DWP benefit and is paid to around six million people in the UK and as February has an extra day in it this year, many are concerned whether this could affect their benefit payment
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Lauryn Goodman slams 'deluded' Kyle Walker for downplaying their 'loving' affair
Lauryn Goodman has accused Kyle Walker of using his 'wealth and influence' in order to push his narrative regarding their affair - slamming his recollections as his 'deluded version of events'