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• Aussies fear the worst after waters in Sydney mysteriously turn deep red

  03-12-2024 18:46 via metro.co.uk
  
  To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a webbrowser thatsupports HTML5 video Up NextPrevious PageNext PageA Sydney harbour became reminiscent of a horror movie when seawater turned blood red, leaving locals shocked and alarmed.Milson Park in Kirribillli, Sydney, found itself at the centre of the strange scene this week as residents of the wealthy Australian suburb noticed the scarlet stream that began to gather around the harbour.Puzzled residents had no idea what
  
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• Here are some of the products listed as junk food in upcoming UK advert ban

  04-12-2024 09:44 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The restrictions show that baked goods including crumpets, scones, croissants, pains au chocolat, pancakes and waffles are all considered junk food for the purposes of the laws
  
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• Christmas fuel prices at Asda, Tesco, Morrisons and Sainsbury's drop to lowest level in years

  04-12-2024 09:24 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Compared to two years ago, nine months after oil prices soared due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, petrol is now 23.4p or £12.90 a tank cheaper, while diesel is 41.7p or £22.90 a tank less expensive
  
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• Ben Stokes takes swipe at ICC as England name XI for second Test against New Zealand

  04-12-2024 09:21 via metro.co.uk
  
  England captain Ben Stokes (right) is less than impressed by the punishment (Picture: Getty)Ben Stokes has hit out at the ICC after England and New Zealand were punished for slow over rates in the sides’ opening contest in Christchurch.Both teams were penalised three points, with players fined 15 per cent of their match fees, meaning England have now been docked a total of 22 World Test Championship points across the 2023-25 cycle.The Black Caps, meanwhile, sunk from fourth to fifth in th
  
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• British band Sports Team ‘robbed at gunpoint’ outside Starbucks on first day of US tour

  04-12-2024 09:18 via metro.co.uk
  
  To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a webbrowser thatsupports HTML5 video Up NextPrevious PageNext PageBritish band Sports Team have revealed they were robbed at gunpoint in California on Tuesday.The indie rock band, consisting of vocalist Alex Rice, guitarist and vocalist Rob Knaggs, guitarist Henry Young, bassist Oli Dewdney, drummer Al Greenwood and keyboardist Ben Mack, claimed they were getting coffee at Starbucks when they were alerted that their tour van
  
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• Shocking video shows filthy rubbish-strewn home where 34 animals kept in squalid conditions

  04-12-2024 09:16 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Footage shows the "horrendous" conditions inside a house in Walsall where the RSPCA found pets with rubbish and excrement piled high in what was described as a the "worst case" by an officer
  
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• Pep Guardiola gives blunt response to Arne Slot joke at Manchester City’s expense

  04-12-2024 09:16 via metro.co.uk
  
  Arne Slot got the better of Pep Guardiola on Sunday (Picture: Getty Images)Pep Guardiola would not be drawn on Arne Slot’s joke about the 115 charges Manchester City face, happy to accept the Liverpool manager was only speaking in jest.The Reds beat City 2-0 on Sunday and after the game Mohamed Salah suggested it could be his last meeting with Guardiola’s side as he is out of contract at the end of the season.The uncertainty over the Egyptian’s future continues, with Liverpool
  
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• How to get final few tickets for the sold-out Jingle Bell Ball featuring Coldplay and Katy Perry

  04-12-2024 09:15 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Capital's Jingle Bell Ball has become a mainstay in seasonal entertainment and the final few tickets are on sale now - here's everything you need to know about the event this weekend
  
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• Royal Family's strict Christmas Day rules means parents do not eat dinner with the children

  04-12-2024 09:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Christmas countdown is on for Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis - but a royal rule means they will be temporarily separated from their parents on the big day
  
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• Motion is launched to impeach South Korea's president amid fears for his SANITY and claims a SECOND attempt at martial law could be made despite yesterday's debacle

  04-12-2024 09:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The scandal-hit political leader declared the extraordinary measure on Tuesday night in a bid to thwart 'pro-North Korean, anti-state forces' - but the move was widely seen as a political ploy
  
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• Mikel Arteta’s stance on including Arsenal’s 14-year-old sensation Max Dowman in first team squad

  04-12-2024 09:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Max Dowman has trained with Arsenal’s first team on several occasions this season (Picture: Getty)Arsenal are already aware of rival Premier League interest in their 14-year-old sensation Max Dowman.The gifted playmaker is fast earning a reputation as one of the most exciting talents in European football having been fast racked through the Gunners’ youth system.Dowman has starred in the UEFA Youth League for Arsenal already this season, playing alongside teammates who are well ahead
  
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• 'I've battled the deadliest form of cancer after ignoring horror silent symptoms'

  04-12-2024 09:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Elle Sproll found herself fighting persistent infections, and then before her 33rd birthday she found out they might be caused by something far more serious - and she was right
  
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• Emmerdale confirms major character’s fate as unexpected news is received in 25 pictures

  04-12-2024 09:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Brenda gets chatting to Anthony about Caleb (Picture: ITV) Brenda gets chatting to Anthony about Caleb (Picture: ITV) But she puts her foot in it when she mentions Caleb's affair with Tracy (Picture: ITV) But she puts her foot in it when she mentions Caleb's affair with Tracy… Anthony is left upset - and makes it his mission to get some answers (Picture: ITV) Anthony is left upset - and makes it his mission to get some answers (Picture:… Moira is back home and she's keen to organis
  
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• Relate's bad break up: As counselling charity goes into administration, women claim therapists encouraged them to stay with abusive partners, took sides and advised them not to 'nag'

  04-12-2024 08:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MailOnline has spoken to former clients of the relationship counselling charity, which has gone into administration, with 80 staff made reduntant - including 40 counsellors.
  
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• Star Wars actor's Nigerian pastor cousin Tobi Adegboyega will be deported after his 'cult-like' church was shut down over an alleged £1.87million fraud

  04-12-2024 08:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Tobi Adegboyega, 44, saw his church shut down after investigations, including those done by The Telegraph , exposed a misuse of funds by his church.
  
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• Air fryers and slow cookers to be given to pensioners to help reduce bills after winter fuel payments cuts

  04-12-2024 08:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Conservative-run local authority, North Lincolnshire council revealed the energy-efficient appliances would be handed out in the new year.
  
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• Dubai prison threat for man accused of sending threatening emojis in 'drunken state'

  04-12-2024 08:47 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Stuart Quiney travelled sent the text messages before he travelled to the United Arab Emirates in September and was questioned over sending emojis of a ninja and blood drop
  
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• Ocean’s Eleven star Scott L. Schwartz dies aged 65 with George Clooney leading tributes

  04-12-2024 08:43 via metro.co.uk
  
  Ocean’s Eleven star Scott L. Schwartz has been praised by co-stars after his death aged 65 (Picture: Getty)Scott L. Schwartz, the wrestler best known for his work on the Ocean’s trilogy, has died from congestive heart failure.Reps confirmed he died on November 26, aged 65, in his home in Los Angeles.
  ‘Those who know Scott personally associated him with being a jolly person, so full of life, a strong loving person, foodie and travel aficionado.‘Scott truly loved life and
  
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• Gregg Wallace faces fresh allegations of ‘exposing himself and pressing crotch against woman’

  04-12-2024 08:31 via metro.co.uk
  
  Gregg Wallace faces fresh allegations (Picture: Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock)TV star Gregg Wallace, who stepped back from presenting BBC MasterChef last week, is facing fresh allegations of inappropriately touching women.One woman said he touched her bottom after an event and another said he pressed his crotch against her while filming on a different show, according to BBC News. The publication spoke to a third woman, who claimed Wallace’s trousers were ‘partially lowered’ when
  
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• UK under threat from 'quinthrupledemic' before Christmas as fears rise over five diseases

  04-12-2024 08:30 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Experts have warned the UK could be hit by a quinthrupledemic of flu, RSV, norovirus, Covid-19 and mpox before Christmas later this month which could put a severe strain on the NHS
  
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• Montello Elementary School becomes hotbed of violence and bullying after influx of migrants into Maine

  04-12-2024 08:25 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Teachers and staff members at Montello Elementary School in Lewiston claim it has been plagued by violence and bullying amid an influx of migrants to the community.
  
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• Two-year-old girl drowned in garden bin after council failed to organise foster care when her mother was in hospital despite repeated requests, inquest hears

  04-12-2024 08:18 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Little Mazeedat Adeoye's heartbroken mother had repeatedly asked begged Newham Council for help to find a foster placement for her daughter but to no avail.
  
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• Premier Chris Minns to be referred to corruption watchdog as major scandal engulfs the NSW Government

  04-12-2024 08:16 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  NSW Premier Chris Minns has been referred Independent Commission Against Corruption.
  
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• Grandma, 64, searching for her missing cat falls down massive sinkhole sparking major rescue operation

  04-12-2024 08:12 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Major search efforts are underway for a 64-year-old Pennsylvania grandmother who fell into a massive sinkhole while searching for her missing cat.
  
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• Mom-of-two discovers huge problem with Target shopping trolley after toddler's freak accident

  04-12-2024 08:07 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Emily McMaugh shared a new parenting fear after going shopping with her two young children at Target.
  
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• Tulisa mystery deepens as she misses Melvin's I'm A Celebrity friends and family reunion

  04-12-2024 08:03 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Tulisa Contostavlos was absent for Melvin Odoom's return to the hotel in which evicted campmates and their friends and family reunion gather to cheer
  
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• Shona badly injured after furious showdown with David in Coronation Street

  04-12-2024 08:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  They’re in a difficult place (Picture: ITV)Shona Platt’s (Julia Goulding) relationship with David (Jack P Shepherd) continues to be tested in upcoming Coronation Street episodes.Things kicked off for the couple when Shona’s son Clayton tried to make contact with her. Aware of what was going on, David intercepted the messages and visited him instead, not wanting his wife to be put through stress.In the episode of the ITV soap that’ll air tonight, David will admit the trut
  
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• Gift skin confidence this Christmas with 47 Skin – plus discounts on award winning skincare

  04-12-2024 08:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Gorgeous, glowing skin for Christmas can be yours – and in three easy steps too. (Picture: Metro/Getty/47 Skin)
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  When it comes to Christmas gifting, nothing says thoughtful like the promise of clear, radiant skin. But that can seem impossibl
  
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• EastEnders legend stages big return – and is hit with the most devastating news

  04-12-2024 08:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Elaine’s back – and hears some bad news (Picture: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron)Elaine Peacock (Harriet Thorpe) returns to EastEnders next week and is shocked to see daughter Linda Carter’s (Kellie Bright) condition spiralling.We’ve seen Linda struggle with her alcoholism over the last year, worsened after she murdered Keanu Taylor (Danny Walters) and subsequently framed her rapist Dean Wicks (Matt Di Angelo).Just as she thought her ordeal was over – with Nish Pa
  
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• Devastated Moira breaks down as she gets her operation results in Emmerdale – and they’re not good

  04-12-2024 08:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  A difficult journey (Picture: ITV)As Moira Dingle (Natalie J Robb) continues to recover from her brain surgery in Emmerdale, she’s trying her best to act like life is back to normal.  Moira was diagnosed with a brain tumour after she started having seizures, mood swings and memory lapses. Over recent weeks she hasn’t been able to be left alone in case she suffered another seizure and she found the loss of her independence hard to bear.
  As she approached the surgery she was
  
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