All news for 2024-02-23

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Lady Louise doubtful to become working royal due to 'common complaint' - expert
King Charles' slimmed-down monarchy may currently be thin on the ground, but according to one royal expert, it is unlikely that Lady Louise Windsor, who is currently at university, could take up royal duties
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Missing girl, 5, found dead in London canal after disappearing from home
The youngster went missing from her home in Islington, north London, sparking a major search. But she has tragically been found dead in a nearby canal just 10 minutes later
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Downing Street slaps down minister's call for Vladimir Putin to be toppled
Laura Farris told a BBC Question Time audience that victory in Ukraine is the only way 'we can remove Putin from power' - but No10 said it's for Russians to decide
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Diageo considers sale of iconic drink Pimm's as it looks to trim brand portfolio
Diageo has owned Pimm's since 1997, when it was created from the merger of Grand Metropolitan and Guinness drinks businesses
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QPR respond to claims star has been jailed for alleged attack on truck driver
Ilias Chair, who plays for Championship side QPR, is on trial in Belgium after being accused of assaulting a truck driver, with the club now responding to reports he had been jailed
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Meghan Markle dazzles at huge TV meeting as she eyes major role
Meghan Markle was pictured enjoying a business dinner with Terry Wood, the executive producer of Oprah Winfrey's Harpo Productions company, as she sets her sights on Hollywood
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Michael 'Venom' Page didn't sleep for two days before UFC debut was announced
Page signed with the UFC at the end of last year and the Brit admitted he didn't sleep for two days before the official announcement was made
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Dad delivers baby in car after wife gives birth during rush hour
Karla Linkins had been on the way to hospital with husband Edd when she realised little Darcy-Anne wasn't going to wait any longer. Paramedics said he did a brilliant job
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Gardeners ditch salt and vinegar to kill weeds after finding amazing alternative
Using salt or vinegar as weedkiller is a distant memory, as keen gardeners discover an amazing alternative that is an incredibly easy way to get rid of weeds - and it's pet-friendly
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Tiger Woods' son Charlie hounded by fans during PGA Tour qualifier
Charlie Woods attracted a sizeable gallery while attempting to qualify for a PGA Tour event for the first time in the Palm Beaches pre-qualifier at the Cognizant Classic
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Fred Elliot actor John Savident's heartbreak over ITV Coronation Street exit
Coronation Street Fred Elliot actor John Savident was heartbroken when he left the ITV soap after 12 years as he hoped show bosses would change their mind on the decision
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Olivia Colman gets emotional in chat with Ukrainian teen on anniversary of war
Oscar-winning Olivia Colman held an emotional online meeting with 15-year-old Solomiya from Kharkiv, Ukraine, to hear the harrowing fall-out of the war ahead of the second anniversary
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Mikel Arteta responds to accusations he doesn't trust certain Arsenal players
Mikel Arteta has been accused of not trusting every player in his squad and the Arsenal manager has now responded to questions about the lack of substitutions he has made this season
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Justin Timberlake cancels one-off London show due to sudden health battle
American singer Justin Timberlake has cancelled his one-off London tour date at The Roundhouse in Camden as he revealed his sudden health battle to fans hours before the show
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Ryanair says UK airports are at 'enormous disadvantage' because of passenger tax
The airline's chief commercial officer said the tax limits growth in flight capacity
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Everything included in the GTA Online weekly update for Feb 22-28 2024
This week's GTA Online update introduces a brand-new drift car, enhanced RP and cash bonuses, and some of the usual weekly discounts.
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Europa League draw live as Liverpool, West Ham and Brighton learn last-16 ties
A trio of Premier League sides along with Scottish side Rangers are bidding for glory in Europe's second-tier competition this season ahead of the draw for the last 16 of the UEFA Europa League
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Man Utd suffer another injury blow as club confirm length of Hojlund absence
Manchester United have suffered a huge blow, with in-form striker Rasmus Hojlund suffering an injury in the build-up to their Premier League match against Fulham
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Coronation Street's Sue Nicholls' emotional tribute as John Savident dies
Coronation Street legend Sue Nicholls has paid tribute to John Savident who played Fred Elliott after it was announced the fan favourite actor died aged 86
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Voice actor has barely spoken in her 'real voice' for 17 years
Tawny Platis, 33, has not spoken in her "real voice" for 17 years and says she finds "tween boys" the most fun to play - as she is naturally very shy when speaking in public
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Luke Littler makes retirement revelation just weeks into Premier League career
Luke Littler is mixing it with the best players in Premier League Darts after his stunning performance at Alexandra Palace, but he might not be in it for the long haul
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Dybala names Chelsea flop, Messi and Ronaldo as three greatest team-mates
Roma striker Paulo Dybala has enjoyed playing alongside two modern-day greats of the game in Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi - and also hailed Gonzalo Higuain
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Serco Leisure ordered to stop using facial recognition tech on 2,000 staff
The UK privacy watchdog has ordered Serco Leisure to stop using facial recognition technology to monitor the attendance of leisure centre employees
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Diet method that burns off fat in 'less than two days' explained by experts
There are so many different diets that claim to benefit your life, but just making a simple change to the times you eat could see you really reap the benefits in multiple ways
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'Best friend's fiancé has banned me from wedding – I’m too low class for him'
A woman has revealed her best friend's wealthy fiancé has caused a rift in their 15-year friendship, banning her from their wedding for being 'too low class'