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• News presenter forgets she's sitting at a glass desk and gives viewers an eyeful on live TV

  23-12-2016 10:01 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The journalist was sitting at the desk with her legs apart when the camera panned out to reveal the embarrassing wardrobe malfunction live on TV
  
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• ‘Alien’ head figurine made 7,000 years ago unearthed at ancient site

  19-12-2024 14:44 via metro.co.uk
  
  The artefacts were discovered on a dig in Kuwait(Picture: Adam Oleksiak/CAS UW / SWNS)A team of archaeologists have discovered a series of mysterious-looking statues and masks, with features that bear striking resemblance to ‘aliens’.With stretched-out heads, flat noses, and large eyes, these ancient objects look like what you’d expect to come from the leading protagonist in a science fiction film.The joint dig was from Kuwait’s National Council of Arts and Letters (NNCA
  
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• Lily Phillips defends family as right-wing pundit accuses star’s mum of ‘predatory behaviour’

  19-12-2024 14:35 via metro.co.uk
  
  Lily Phillips appeared on Candace Owens’ podcast (Picture: lilyphillip_s/Instagram / Candace Owens)Lily Phillips was forced defend her parents during an intense interview with controversial American commentator, Candace Owens.The right-wing pundit accused the OnlyFans star’s mother of being ‘abusive’, and said it was ‘shocking’ and ‘demonic’ that Lily’s mum was involved in managing the money she makes from sleeping with hundreds of men.Lily,
  
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• Chelsea star ‘allowed to leave’ in January window after just six months at club

  19-12-2024 14:28 via metro.co.uk
  
  Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall has struggled for top-flight minutes under Enzo Maresca (Picture: Getty)Chelsea star Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall is reportedly ‘allowed to leave’ in the January transfer window despite only being at the club for six months.The Blues paid £30m to sign the English midfielder from Enzo Maresca’s former club Leicester City in July but he’s struggled for top-flight minutes.Dewsbury-Hall, 26, has only played 55 minutes of Premier League football across fi
  
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• Final day to get free delivery on John Lewis orders in time for Christmas – here's what to buy

  19-12-2024 14:26 via mirror.co.uk
  
  If you're still shopping for Christmas presents, today is your last chance to buy from the John Lewis website and get free delivery on purchases arriving before Christmas Day
  
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• Pensioner sitting in café killed after man crashed through skylight above him

  19-12-2024 14:22 via metro.co.uk
  
  The pensioner spent two weeks in hospital but died from his injuries, St Pancras Coroner’s Court heard (Picture: Alamy Stock Photo)A pensioner sitting with friends in a café was killed when a man fell through a skylight and landed on top of him in north London.Fehim Ahmet, 81, suffered brain and spinal injuries in the accident on July 7 while enjoying an evening with friends in Finsbury Park.
  A man, who has not been named, was visiting his own friends in the flat adjacent to t
  
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• Vladimir Putin let slip a hint about his secret young family with just 3 words

  19-12-2024 14:20 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Vladimir Putin has let slip about his secret family, referring to ‘my little ones’ in an interview - the Kremlin leader has never confirmed the young family he has with Olympic gymnast Alina Kabaeva
  
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• New Dubai Lindt chocolate flavour hits UK shelves with limited supply

  19-12-2024 14:20 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Lindt have announced that their new flavour, Dubai Style Chocolate bars, have officially been released in the UK, just in time for Christmas - but there's a major catch
  
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• Caroline Aherne's love life from bitter Peter Hook split to tragic reason she never had kids

  19-12-2024 14:10 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Beloved comedian and Royle Family star Caroline Aherne, who died in 2016, was married to New Order guitarist Peter Hook for just two years and also dated David Walliams for a year
  
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• The Lib Dems will release lost Carly Rae Jepsen video starring Nick Clegg on one condition

  19-12-2024 14:06 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Mr Davey had already pledged to do a sky dive if Love Is Enough, on which he sings alongside the Bath Philharmonia Young Carers' Choir, hits the festive top spot.
  
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• Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie break cover at Christmas lunch as dad Prince Andrew stays away

  19-12-2024 14:05 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The daughters of Prince Andrew, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, were seen with their families heading into Buckingham Palace for the royals' pre-Christmas lunch, which their dad has pulled out of attending amid the alleged Chinese spy scandal
  
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• Netflix finally releases all seasons of ‘one of the best shows ever on TV’

  19-12-2024 14:04 via metro.co.uk
  
  Netflix fans have been left sobbing watching a family drama (Picture: Justin Lubin/ NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images)Netflix viewers can now binge all seasons of a series labelled as the ‘greatest family drama of all time’.Created by Friday Night Lights’ Jason Katims, Parenthood ran for six seasons from 2010 until 2015.Loosely based on the 1989 film of the same name starring Steve Martin, the series was set in Berkeley, California and followed three generations o
  
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• Vladimir Putin issues chilling 7 word threat to West as he's pressed about nuclear arsenal

  19-12-2024 14:02 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Russian despot Putin made and doubled down on a threat during a major end-of-year press conference in Moscow today during which he challenged the west to a "duel"
  
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• Nintendo Switch 2 leaks verified by source as new dock details emerge

  19-12-2024 14:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Despite all the leaks, the dock has been rather elusive (Nintendo/Metro)A recent Nintendo Switch 2 leak is believed to be legitimate according to a new report, which claims to have seen more photographic evidence.There has been an excess of Nintendo Switch 2 leaks this past month thanks to accessory companies, but the boldest of the lot came from a Reddit user claiming to have actually got their hands on the console itself.Going by the name NextHandheld, they suggested the Joy-Con’s myste
  
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• UK train company brings in airline-style luggage restrictions for Christmas

  19-12-2024 13:56 via metro.co.uk
  
  The train company has urged passengers to bring ‘sensible-sized’ luggage (Picture: Getty Images)Christmas is one of the busiest times of the year for travel, and over the next week, millions will be trekking to loved ones around the UK with gifts and luggage in hand.However, one train company has asked its customers to carry airline-style bags rather than ‘super-sized’ suitcases when on its services this Christmas.Great Western Railway urged passengers to bring ‘se
  
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• Peaky Blinders fans make one demand as Netflix drops huge film update

  19-12-2024 13:56 via metro.co.uk
  
  Filming for Peaky Blinders is complete! (Picture: Netflix/Robert Viglasky/PA Wire)Peaky Blinders fans have been sent wild as Netflix dropped a huge update over the upcoming film.Oppenheimer star Cillian Murphy is reprising his role as Tommy Shelby for the ‘explosive’ movie.The beloved BBC series originally ran from 2013 to 2022, and is now returning with Saltburn actor Barry Keoghan starring opposite Cillian.And Netflix has given fans an early Christmas present with an image of the
  
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• X Factor legend says ‘I don’t have any family left’ in heartbreaking plea

  19-12-2024 13:54 via metro.co.uk
  
  Emma Chawner appeared on The X Factor twice (Picture: Ken McKay/Talkback Thames/Rex/Shutterstock)An X Factor star who made quite the impression on the ITV show has issued a devastating message after losing members of her family in 2024.Emma Chawner, who appeared on the singing competition twice, famously clashed with Simon Cowell, Sharon Osbourne, Dannii Minogue, and Louis Walsh.Her first appearance in 2007, as a solo singer, saw her receive four resounding rejections from the judges after sing
  
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• Gisele Pelicot makes emotional statement after watching her sobbing husband jailed alongside fellow rapists - as daughter screams 'you will die like a dog'

  19-12-2024 13:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Madame Pelicot emerged from the courtroom to the waiting cameras of the world's media, saying she was 'emotional' as she issued a statement after what she said had been 'a very difficult test for me.'
  
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• European Union EES visa scheme explained for UK travellers — entry fee, launch date, and more

  19-12-2024 13:49 via metro.co.uk
  
  The European Union’s EES visa scheme is getting ready to launch (Picture: Getty Images)As the curtains begin to close on 2024, you might already be planning ahead for a summer 2025 getaway.But heading to Europe next year will be a little different for Brits, thanks to a new visa scheme called EES.As it stands, visitors from the UK can visit the EU’s Schengen area (a borderless collective of 29 countries) for up to 90 days, every 180 days, without a visa.The new scheme means anyone t
  
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• Clubber, 25, is left scarred for life by two drunk mothers in cocktail-fuelled bar fight - as pair avoid prison after claiming their children would 'suffer' if they were locked up

  19-12-2024 13:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Darcy Mossman, left and right, was left with a 3cm cut to her forehead after having a wine glass thrown at her by Ffion Dutton, top and Katie Roberts.
  
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• Teaching assistant claimed she was victim of racism after colleague said 'there is a brown cow' in phonics lesson

  19-12-2024 13:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Kamaljit Kaur claimed she was the victim of racism when the teacher repeated the phrase twice while teaching young children how to read and write at a school in Yorkshire.
  
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• Best of Very sale sees huge discounts for PS5, Nintendo and Xbox gamers ahead of Christmas

  19-12-2024 13:47 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The retailer is offering huge discounts on a variety of games, including Hogwarts Legacy and Grand Theft Auto V
  
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• Manipulative mom's disgraceful reason for lying she had stage 4 breast cancer and allowing $7000 of GoFundMe donations to flood in as she learns her fate

  19-12-2024 13:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Emily Joyce Hinojosa, 38, was arrested in July 2023 and admitted to police she had lied about her cancer diagnosis
  
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• Maisie Smith, 23, visits ‘wonderful’ boyfriend Max George, 36, as he prepares for heart surgery

  19-12-2024 13:45 via metro.co.uk
  
  Maisie Smith posted in support of Max George (Picture: Alan Chapman/Dave Benett/Getty Images)Maisie Smith posted a sweet tribute to her boyfriend Max George ahead of the star’s upcoming heart surgery.
  The former EastEnders actress and Strictly Come Dancing star, 23, posted a picture of her holding Max’s hand, 36, in a hospital bed.
  She captioned the image: ‘Got to see my wonderful man today, proud of you @maxgeorge’Max reposted the image on his own st
  
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• 'I left the UK to marry man from America – we met in the most surprising way'

  19-12-2024 13:45 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A young woman is urging single people to get on Tinder Passport Mode as she met the love of her life - now they are engaged and is planning on moving to the US
  
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• UK weather maps show half UK caked in snow by end of this week – see if you'll be spared

  19-12-2024 13:44 via mirror.co.uk
  
  As much as 2cm of snow could fall every hour on Sunday, as many will be hitting the shops across the UK for their last minute Christmas shopping
  
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• Money expert explains TK Maxx's 'secret' label codes and which ones to look for

  19-12-2024 13:42 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Taking a closer look at what's written on the label will let you know if you are getting a good deal or not
  
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• Would-be terrorist with a massive haul of weapons jailed for 10 years for plotting an attack on gay and transgender people

  19-12-2024 13:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A would-be terrorist with an 'armoury' of weapons including a crossbow and 14 knives has been jailed for 10 years for planning an attack on gay and transgender people.
  
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• Expert's simple trick to keep your lawn green in winter - and it's a must-do now

  19-12-2024 13:39 via mirror.co.uk
  
  As the temperatures plummet, lawns are faced with a range of challenges that can leave them looking lacklustre by spring - but there's a simple way to keep them looking lush
  
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• Who’s in the cast of Celebrity Traitors UK? Biggest line-up rumours

  19-12-2024 13:38 via metro.co.uk
  
  To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a webbrowser thatsupports HTML5 video Up NextPrevious PageNext PageThere are mere days to go until The Traitors is finally back on our screens, introducing viewers to a new batch of noble Faithfuls and conniving Traitors.However, the return of the BBC competition – which will see the contestants put their wits to the test in a bid to win a huge cash prize – isn’t the only cause for excitement among fans.Cele
  
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