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Couple drink toilet water for six months after stomach-churning 'pipe mix-up'
The unfortunate couple moved into their new apartment in Beijing, China, but six months later realised they had not paid a penny for water bills - only for plumbers to discover the reason why
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Real Omid Scobie unveiled - Meghan Markle 'mouthpiece' and riddle over real age
Omid Scobie's new scathing book, Endgame, is full of fresh allegations and claims against The Firm, including King Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince William and Princess Kate
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Plot to 'assassinate' Kim Jong-un was 'set to use biochemical weapon from CIA'
Sources close to the failed plan to kill North Korea's Im Jong-Un say it was set to echo the death of Kim's half brother with a nerve agent just months earlier
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Ukrainian spy chief's wife 'poisoned with metals' in 'assassination attempt'
Marianna Budanova's health has been deteriorating since she was 'poisoned with heavy metals', according to reports. The 30-year-old woman is now hospitalised
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Ivanka Trump surfs in purple bathing suit as ex-1st daughter wipes out in waves
Former President Donald Trump's daughter posted pictures of herself surfing an artificial wave over the Thanksgiving weekend including a snap of her going tumbling into the water
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Moment Hamas fighters return boy in wheelchair 51 days after hostage hell began
A further 11 Israeli hostages were released by Hamas as part of the ongoing truce between the militants and the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) - the truce has since been extended for another two days
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Prince Archie had 'more threats but less security than Kate Middleton's kids'
Prince Harry previously believed that his son Prince Archie had ‘more security threats’ but less security than the Waleses' children Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis
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'No escape from trauma for those in Israel-Gaza war and they're still no safer'
For the families still knee-deep in the grief and psychological trauma of the Israel-Hamas war there is no escape
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Hamas 'refusing to release baby hostage giving him to separate terror group'
10-month-old Kfir Bibas was pictured during the October 7 alongside brother Ariel, four, being carried by his weeping mum Shiri, 32, being led away by Hamas fighters
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Meghan Markle told to 'be more Black' and change her hair while in Royal Family
Meghan Markle was allegedly told to 'be more Black' and 'let her Afro out' while she was part of Royal Family, with Omid Scobie revealing the bombshell claim in his new book Endgame
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Prince William warns Africa faces 'terrifying' destruction from climate change
The Prince of Wales speaking at the Tusk Conservation Awards said there must be "no let up" in efforts to stop the "terrifying" loss of species and habitats across Africa
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'The more we learn about the Tories' Covid handling, the more furious the UK is'
'The more we learn about how Boris Johnson's government handled the Covid pandemic, the more right the country has to be furious with the Tories'
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World's most expensive pints of beer pinpointed - with UK languishing in top 20
A look at the cost of beer in 2023 found that although the world's average has reduced, there is still around £10 difference between the most and least expensive pint
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Hamas hostages describe life in captivity as Israel ceasefire extended by 2 days
As freed hostages return to Israel from Gaza, details of their Hamas captivity have started to emerge with reports of sleeping on chairs and going hungry - while Palestinians in Israel also speak of bleak conditions
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'No escape from grief and trauma and still no safer'
We have the luxury of turning the TV off but for all of the families knee-deep in grief and trauma over the last 52 days in Israel and Gaza there has been no escape, writes Darren Lewis
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Taylor Swift delights fans as she announces major Eras Tour news
Taylor Swift released the Eras Tour concert film in cinemas last month and she has now announced that it will be available to rent on-demand at home in select countries soon
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Everything you need to know about H1N2 and how it differs to other types of flu
As we approach winter people's thoughts will be turning to bouts of the flu, but there is another strain that can cause greater risk to human health than the usual virus
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China's mystery wave of pneumonia explained as struggling hospitals overwhelmed
Hospitals in China have been overwhelmed and people are now wearing face masks due to a pneumonia-like illness which the country's health ministry blamed on the flu and winter bugs
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Omid Scobie confirms he knows Royals who made 'comments on Archie’s skin colour'
British journalist Omid Scobie reveals that he knows exactly which two Royal Family members allegedly made racist comments about Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's son Prince Archie
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Every Baba Vanga prediction that came true as her chilling 2024 claims are named
Blind mystic Baba Vanga, who has continued to deliver chilling predictions over 26 years after her death, is said to have visions that are 85% correct
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Moment Ukrainian kamikaze drone hits Russian missile-making plant which blows up
Ukraine reportedly targeted the Smolensk Aviation Plant where lethal Kh-59 missiles are reportedly produced. Russia claimed to have suppressed the drone before it hit the target
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Coleen Nolan's net worth as broke sister Maureen says she might have to move in
Coleen Nolan is the youngest Nolan sister, and arguably the most famous. Here's how she made her fortune after her sister Maureen says she's been left 'penniless and forced to keep working' at the age of 69
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Inside horror conditions Hamas hostages kept including losing 15lbs in 50 days
Family members of Israeli hostages have spoken about the conditions their loved ones were kept in for seven weeks while being held captive by Hamas in Gaza after being kidnapped
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Vladimir Putin unveils Russia’s new AI strategy to rival Western technology
Russian Leader Vladimir Putin has announced his goals to produce an advanced AI model over concerns that Western tools are portraying his country in a negative light
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Hamas claims dozens of Israeli child hostages being held by unknown Gaza ‘gangs’
Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu is said to be open to extending the ceasefire, offering an extra day for every 10 hostages released - but Hamas is said to be unsure of where some captives are being held