All news for 2024-03-09

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Lionel Messi slammed for backing Chinese firm accused of spying
Football superstar Lionel Messi has been criticised for promoting several apps and video games that are part of what Human Rights Watch has described as China's network of censorship and surveillance
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Prince Edward celebrates birthday with huge smile as Palace releases new photos
Prince Edward, the King's brother and the youngest child of Queen Elizabeth II, is turning 60 on Sunday. To mark the special occasion, Buckingham Palace released four new photos
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Love Island's Millie Court left devastated by Liam Reardon 'perfect match' swipe
Love Island winners Millie Court and Liam Reardon met in the villa on the ITV2 show three years ago but a 'compatibility test' has now suggested they aren't a 'perfectly match'
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Emily Blunt will be accompanied by two very special guests at the Oscars
The Oppenheimer star, who has been nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role, has invited her parents, Oliver and Joanna, to join her on the red carpet
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Gladiators contestant in 'cheat' storm after unsporting move on hit show
Fans of the BBC smash gameshow Gladiators were up in arms on Saturday night as a contender named Betti Worth appeared to cheat during the latest semi-final episode
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Arteta sends pointed message to Liverpool & Man City after last-gasp Arsenal win
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta will have a stress-free Sunday while Liverpool and Manchester City clash at Anfield following the Gunners' last-gasp win over Brentford
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Eye-watering price for bowl of soup at King Charles' Highgrove country pad
Around 35,000 royal tourists each year tour the stunning gardens at Highgrove House, based near Tetbury in Gloucester, and they remain open from April to September
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Woman who suffered serious injuries in crash that killed three pals back at work
Police took two days to find that the wreckage of a car accident that took the lives of three of Sophie Russon's friends and meant she had to undergo a fourteen-hour operation
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Esther Ghey is turning mourning into helping young people and we salute her
The mother of murdered teenager Brianna Ghey could be forgiven for shunning the spotlight and mourning her daughter's death quietly - but Esther is turning that pain into momentum to help kids
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Doctors fear two-tier GP plan as rise of 'helpers' may put patients at risk
The alert follows the death in 2022 of Emily Chesterton, 30, of Salford, from a pulmonary embolism after being misdiagnosed twice by a PA at a London GP practice
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12-year-old girl found behind wheel after police chase ended with tire spikes
Police in Utah's Salt Lake Valley were shocked to find a 12-year-old girl behind the wheel of a black Honda Civic that led police on a chase through traffic after failing to stop when flagged down
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Luke Littler's real age and how much wonderkid has already earned from darts
Luke Littler has enjoyed a stunning breakthrough year in the professional darts scene and the youngster has already secured a life-changing amount of money thanks to his stunning performances
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Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff knows what he must do to sign Max Verstappen
Max Verstappen's future at Red Bull is in the spotlight despite the world champion's dominance on the track, with Toto Wolff ready to shoot his shot to get the Dutchman at Mercedes as Lewis Hamilton's replacement
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Cat Deeley shares devastating reason she moved back to UK after 14 years in LA
This Morning star Cat Deeley has finally revealed that she was forced to return to the UK due to a harrowing gun ordeal that left her family scarred ahead of joining the ITV show
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Brain tumour patient had nine months to live - but new treatment saved his life
A man who was given months to live says his brain tumour has effectively vanished after he signed up for a world-first treatment - with doctors hailing a cure "could be on the horizon"
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Adult actress Sophia Leone dies at age 26 after found unresponsive in apartment
Porn star was found dead in her apartment on March 1, according to her step-father Mike Romero
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Woman took knife off attacking sex offender and stabbed him to death
A Louisiana woman was able to fight off a convicted sex offender before stabbing him to death with the same weapon he had threatened her with earlier, say police
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Winning number for Saturday night's £4million jackpot Lotto draw
The winning numbers for tonight's Lotto draw - with a £4million jackpot - have been announced. If you bought a ticket, you should check it to see if you have won any prize
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SNT fans floored over Dec's 'hidden talent' as Lorraine Kelly prank backfires
Saturday Night Takeaway viewers were left stunned over Declan Donnelly's "hidden talent" on Saturday's episode as a Lorraine Kelly prank backfired
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Brentford boss claims Havertz should have been sent off before Arsenal winner
Kai Havertz scored the all-important goal for Arsenal as they saw off Brentford at the Emirates Stadium but Bees boss Thomas Frank believed he should not even have been on the pitch
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Greg shares reason behind 7kg weight loss after realisation during DOI
Greg Rutherford is one of four celebrities competing in this Sunday's Dancing On Ice final, he will compete against Ryan Thomas, Adele Roberts and Miles Nazaire
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Dancing On Ice's Greg shares struggle before final that could jeopardise winning
Greg Rutherford is one of four celebrities competing in this Sunday's Dancing On Ice final, he will compete against Ryan Thomas, Adele Roberts and Miles Nazaire
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Adele Roberts shares item that helps her skate with stoma – and co-stars want it
Dancing on Ice finalist Adele Roberts was diagnosed with bowel cancer in October 2021 and underwent colostomy surgery to remove a bowel tumour and having a stoma bag fitted
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Holiday hotspot locals blast Brit tourists and claim home is 'on the brink'
Tenerife, the largest island in the Canary Islands, has seen a huge influx of tourists since the coronavirus pandemic, but locals complain about bad behaviour, inflation and low salaries
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Saturday Night Takeaway fans spot Anne Hegerty 'unimpressed' reaction to Jedward
The Chase star Anne Hegerty was involved in the latest episode of ITV's Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway - but fans were convinced that she didn't appreciate dancing next to Jedward