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Panama Canal faces worst drought on record which may affect UK Christmas sales
The Panama Canal connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Before problems began, 38 ships passed through the canal each day - but now only 24 are allowed to pass through daily
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Kristen Stewart among first celebs arriving in Manchester ahead of Chanel show
Kristen Stewart was one of the first celebrities to arrive in Manchester ahead of the prestigious Chanel fashion show set to take place tomorrow, Thursday, December 6
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Doomsday Clock warns world of catastrophe in 2024
The Doomsday Clock, set by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, represents how close humanity is to self-destruction by warning how many metaphorical "minutes to midnight" humanity has left
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Israel 'preparing to flood Hamas tunnels with seawater' to drive fighters out
Soldiers from Israel's Defence Forces (IDF) have assembled a system of large pumps it claims it could use to flood Hamas' vast network of tunnels under the Gaza Strip with seawater
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Michelle Keegan and Helen Flanagan are worlds away from soap roles in reunion
Former Coronation Street stars Michelle Keegan and Helen Flanagan look totally unrecognisable compared to their soap days as the actresses reunited for a sweet selfie
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Taylor Swift steps out in flirty miniskirt after leaving Travis Kelce behind
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have been dating since September, and the couple recently enjoyed a string of romantic dates in Kansas City as doting girlfriend Taylor cheered on the NFL player
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Harry and Meghan 'thawing' over Christmas plans after Charles' 'desperate' plea
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are yet to announce their Christmas plans, but a source has said King Charles is desperate for them to spend some time with the Royal Family
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'White lung syndrome' symptoms explained by doctor as mysterious illness spreads
A mysterious respiratory illness has been spreading around the world after images were shown of hospitals full of children in China and a medical expert has lifted the lid on what it is
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Prince Harry accused of 'bragging about illegal drug use' in explosive memoir
Spare shocked the world when it was released back in January, with Prince Harry opening up about some dramatic moments in his life including taking various drugs
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'Covid-like' virus in China could be deadly Victorian disease, experts say
A mystery Covid-like respiratory illness that has been sweeping through China and appears to be only affecting children, could be a forgotten disease from the 19th century
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Kate Middleton's tiara causes 'headache' as she and Charles put on united front
Princess Kate was seen wearing the popular Lover's Knot Tiara at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday evening as she and Prince William and the King and Queen put on a united front amid the royal race row
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Hamas shot Israeli female soldiers 'in crotch' in 'genital mutilation'
A day after Hamas's October 7 massacre, the bodies of slaughtered female Israeli soldiers were taken back to a base in southern Israel, with many of them wearing nothing but underwear or "bloody shredded rags"
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Brit 'love rat' dumped Ukrainian refugee girlfriend after she became 'jealous' of his young daughters
30-year-old Tony Garnett and his former partner Lorna, 28, alongside their children have now been able to be together for the first time in five months
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Inside Malaysia's Chinese-built 'ghost city' where residents warn it's 'eerie'
Forest City was one of countless mega-projects produced by China's Belt and Road Initiative but instead of being an eco-friendly metropolis home to millions, some residents were left desperate to escape
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Ivanka's changing faces as she distances from dad with 'contradictory cosplay'
From rodeo Barbie to rock chick, Ivanka Trump has been showing multiple different styles and sides to her personality lately as she continues to attempt to distance herself from dad Donald's legal woes
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's awkward Invictus Games moment with pop star
Huge pop sensation Sam Ryder has shared the awkward moment when he tried to greet Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at the Invictus Games earlier this year in Germany
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Europe faces 'huge risk of terror attacks' over Christmas due to Israel-Gaza war
Due to the fallout from the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, European countries could face a "huge risk" of terrorist attacks over the Christmas period
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Silent killer affects 900,000 Brits - but risk is lower if you have one feature
A team of Japanese researchers has discovered that leg size and strength correlates with a reduced risk of developing heart disease - so having bigger or more muscular legs could lower your risk
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People think John Kerry farted during climate speech as CNN editor covers mouth
The former secretary of state is busy arguing that no new coal-fired power plants should be permitted anywhere in the world - but a farting noise can be heard during his impassioned speech
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Woman gets out of car to 'argue with boyfriend' and is dragged away by a tiger
The woman, known only as Ms Zhao, got out of the vehicle at Badaling Wildlife Park in Beijing, China reportedly due to a family row - moments later she was attacked by a Siberian tiger
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Putin's bizarre explanation for not standing within 70ft of Britain's ambassaor
Russian President Vladimir Putin appeared to hold out an olive branch to Britain, as he called for "change for the better" in relations between Moscow and London but refused to stand near by
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Covid, flu and cold - key differences in symptoms explained
It can be difficult to know if you have cold, the flu or coronavirus as many of the symptoms overlap. The NHS has listed the symptoms of all three common viruses
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Meghan Markle seen for first time since Royal race row reignited by Endgame book
Meghan Markle spotted in gym gear walking in Santa Barbara as the Royal Family are said to be “united in outrage” after the King and Princess of Wales were dragged into the royal race row and named in the Dutch version of Endgame
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Mark Wright and Michelle 'ignore hate' after home criticism and marriage concern
Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan are 'proud' of their Christmas decorations and don't see why they should hide the results of their success, despite the backlash they received for their home makeover
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Nightmare neighbour caught terrorising family through Ring doorbell camera
Elvara Price admitted a charge of witness intimidation after the incident in Hull earlier this year, which was sparked by earlier trouble between the neighbours and their children