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• Bradford crash: Four men killed in horrific road smash involving car being followed by police

  02-08-2018 12:02 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The four men were travelling in a grey BMW on Bingley Road when the crash happened this morning
  
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• India urged to drop Virat Kohli for England tour following Australia struggles

  16-01-2025 16:49 via metro.co.uk
  
  India superstar Virat Kohli largely struggled against Australia (Picture: Getty)India have been urged to drop superstar batter Virat Kohli for their upcoming tour of England following his struggles in Australia.Kohli, one of the best players of his generation, has suffered a significant dip in form in recent years and continued to struggle during the recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy.The 36-year-old scored his 30th Test century in the series opener in Perth as India thrashed Australia to take an ea
  
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• World’s longest-serving KFC worker, 74, has dished out 6,000,000 drumsticks in 47 years

  16-01-2025 16:47 via metro.co.uk
  
  Long serving KFC employee Pauline has worked in Taunton’s KFC for an incredible 47 years (Picture: SWNS)A 74-year-old gran who is the world’s longest-serving KFC worker says the title has made her a local celebrity.Pauline Richards has been an employee of the fried chicken franchise for 47 years, working at the chain’s store in Taunton, Somerset since 1978.During that time she has served over six million drumsticks and a similar number of chicken wings, and tried her hand at p
  
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• Shaun Murphy ends Neil Robertson’s Masters run with brilliant quarter-final performance

  16-01-2025 16:45 via metro.co.uk
  
  Shaun Murphy has ended Neil Robertson’s Masters challenge (Picture: Getty Images)Shaun Murphy is into the semi-finals of the Masters after an impressive 6-2 win over Neil Robertson at Alexandra Palace.The event was a bonus for Robertson after he took Ronnie O’Sullivan’s place in the draw following the Rocket’s withdrawal last week.The Australian made downed John Higgins in his opener but Murphy was too strong for him on Thursday afternoon.The first two frames were shared
  
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• Turki Alalshikh targets new opponent for Anthony Joshua after Fury retiremement

  16-01-2025 16:36 via metro.co.uk
  
  Anthony Joshua is looking to return to the ring later this year (Picture: Getty)Anthony Joshua could now be on a collision course to finally face Deontay Wilder following the surprise retirement of Tyson Fury.Joshua is plotting his return to the ring later this year after suffering the fourth loss of his career in devastating fashion against Daniel Dubois last September.AJ appeared to be finally set to face fellow British heavyweight and long-time rival Fury after his second successive defeat t
  
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• Here’s how porn websites will prove users are over 18 from this summer

  16-01-2025 16:36 via metro.co.uk
  
  People wanting to access NSFW sites from this summer may need their passport or credit card (Picture: Rex/Alamy)Facial recognition, credit card checks and passport verification – these are among the barriers British users will face if they want to access porn sites later this year.Today, Ofcom published its guidance on the best ways to prevent children from finding porn online.The latest move comes off the back of the Online Safety Act 2023, passed while the Conservatives were in power, w
  
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• What’s new in Mario Kart 9 for Nintendo Switch 2?

  16-01-2025 16:35 via metro.co.uk
  
  What makes Mario Kart 9 different? (YouTube)The first game to be unveiled for the Nintendo Switch 2 is what appears to be Mario Kart 9 but what secrets is the reveal trailer hiding?Although the Nintendo Switch 2 has now been officially announced there was no voiceover or description for anything in the reveal trailer, so we don’t even know if the new game it showed is called Mario Kart 9.It is very clearly a new game though, with very different and more detailed character models and backg
  
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• William Gallas names the Chelsea star with potential to be ‘a monster’

  16-01-2025 16:28 via metro.co.uk
  
  William Gallas had high hopes for Chelsea defender Levi Colwill (Picture: Getty)William Gallas admits he has been left concerned by the form of Levi Colwill who has the potential to be a ‘monster’.Chelsea have invested heavily in strengthening their defence over the last 18 months but have largely recruited inexperienced centre halves.
  Tosin Adarabioyo arrived on a free from Fulham in the summer, but reports claim the 27-year-old is already the subject of significant interest from B
  
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• Man Utd legend Rio Ferdinand names club that could be ‘best fit’ for Marcus Rashford this January

  16-01-2025 16:27 via metro.co.uk
  
  Marcus Rashford is seeking an escape route out of Manchester United this month (Picture: Getty)Rio Ferdinand says he would be ‘surprised’ if Marcus Rashford did not leave Manchester United this January and believes Borussia Dortmund may be the best fit for the forward.Rashford announced last month that he was keen for a ‘new challenge’ away from Old Trafford and the 27-year-old has not featured for United since, seemingly frozen out of Ruben Amorim’s plans.Several
  
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• The Traitors star Fozia reveals killer game-plan to get ‘rival’ contestant out

  16-01-2025 16:25 via metro.co.uk
  
  To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a webbrowser thatsupports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next PageThe Traitors star Fozia Fazil has revealed who was on her target list before she was devastatingly murdered in one of the most dramatic moments of the series so far.Last night on the BBC show, it was finally revealed which of the Faithfuls hadn’t survived the dreaded Death Match, after four were forced to take part in the risky game during the dead of
  
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• Wendy Williams cries she’s ‘in prison’ while locked away during guardianship battle

  16-01-2025 16:22 via metro.co.uk
  
  Wendy Williams took part in a new interview earlier today (Picture: Getty)Wendy Williams spoke out against her guardianship in rare new interview, revealing she is currently ‘trapped’ in a facility in New York, comparing it to a ‘prison’.The talk show icon, 60, took a step back from the spotlight in 2022, amid many health issues – the following year, she was diagnosed with aphasia and frontotemporal dementia (FTD).In November, court documents appeared to share the
  
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• Surprising retro household items are making comeback with Millennials – do you own any?

  16-01-2025 16:21 via mirror.co.uk
  
  New research has found younger Britons are embracing vintage items and aesthetics in their home with many products once considered old-fashioned now at the height of popularity once more
  
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• Revealed: Faces of masked mob who stabbed trans girl outside roller disco in 'revenge for lying about her gender identity before sex act on boy' - as they are put behind bars

  16-01-2025 16:21 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The 18-year-old victim, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was lured to a roller disco in Harrow where a masked mob screamed 'tranny' at her as they punched, kicked and stamped on her
  
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• Pennsylvania son, 19, kills his whole family before turning gun on himself in horrific murder-suicide

  16-01-2025 16:21 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Police found Michelle Hunt, 48, and Clifford Hunt Sr., 51, dead in their home Sunday night. Cody Hunt, 16, and Clifford Hunt Jr., 19, were discovered in grave condition and flown to a Pittsburgh hospital.
  
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• Grandfather, 85, died after setting his trousers on fire while using garden weed burner, inquest hears

  16-01-2025 16:19 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Grandfather Ronald Barker, 85, died after setting his trousers on fire while using a garden weed burner in Lancashire, an inquest has heard.
  
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• Shocking end for 'pervert' who was shamed by bikini barista for flashing her at drive-thru

  16-01-2025 16:18 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Nautica Malone, 27, was caught in a Bikini Beans drive-thru with no pants on in Tempe, Arizona on January 8, a video filmed by a manager showed.
  
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• Non-binary lawmaker takes month off work with mental health crisis after boss made simple request

  16-01-2025 16:17 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Thu Nguyen, Massachusetts ' first openly non-binary elected politician, has taken a month off work after alleging transphobia from their colleagues.
  
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• Billionaire Aussie businessman Gerry Harvey launches a scathing attack on Chinese online giants Temu and Shein

  16-01-2025 16:16 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The stinging attack comes as the Aussie billionaire called for a government inquiry into the two companies which have created a 'very difficult situation' for local competitors.
  
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• From promising stage school star to off-screen tragedy - Paul Danan entertained millions as an original Love Islander and Hollyoaks heartthrob but battled demons in his personal life including heartbreak, heroin to vape addictions and money struggles

  16-01-2025 16:14 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  For someone who had a knack for shooting himself in the foot that was by turns infuriating and strangely endearing, Paul Danan did not want for success - and yet his life was touched by tragedy.
  
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• Woman tests three ways hacks to stop window condensation - and one works '100%'

  16-01-2025 16:13 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A homeowner has shared a simple hack to stop condensation forming on windows during the winter months - and says it's worked wonders in her home
  
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• Gary Neville says Liverpool transfer decision could ‘cost them the title’

  16-01-2025 16:13 via metro.co.uk
  
  Gary Neville has issued a warning to Liverpool (Pictures: Getty)Gary Neville believes selling Darwin Nunez in January could ‘cost Liverpool the Premier League title’.Nunez has been heavily linked with a move away from Anfield since falling out of favour under Arne Slot.Liverpool were willing to spend up to £85m to sign Nunez in the summer of 2022 but the Uruguay international is turning into a bit-part player, starting just seven league games this season.Nunez has shown glimps
  
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• UK government confirms new inquiries into grooming gangs focusing on ethnicity

  16-01-2025 16:07 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Yvette Cooper, the Home Secretary, will ask police forces to re-open 'cold cases' related to child sexual exploitation and abuse
  
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• Tell-tale sign of bed bugs to look out for in your home - and what to do

  16-01-2025 16:07 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Nobody wants to think about finding a bed bug, let alone realising your bedroom is infested. But the good news is there's tell-tale signs to look out for - and steps you can take
  
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• Kiena Dawes death: Heartbreaking two words daughter of abuse victim who killed herself keeps asking

  16-01-2025 16:07 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Anglea Dawes' victim impact statement was read as her daughter Kiena's abuser Ryan Wellings was sentenced for assault and coercive control after being cleared of her manslaughter
  
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• Donkey Kong has been redesigned for Mario Kart 9 on Nintendo Switch 2

  16-01-2025 16:07 via metro.co.uk
  
  That’s definitely the new design (YouTube)The newly unveiled Mario Kart 9 game for Nintendo Switch 2 sports the first sign of the Donkey Kong redesign from the movie.As fans scour every frame of the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal trailer for information, it’s clear that Donkey Kong has finally had a makeover to make him look more like the movie version.As you probably know by now, the Nintendo Switch 2 has been officially announced. There was little in the way of hard details, and certain
  
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• People who suffer migraines told eating one fruit can make them worse

  16-01-2025 16:04 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Cutting one type of unsuspecting food out of your diet might cause your migraines to improve dramatically
  
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• Kelly Osbourne blasts celebrities for using Los Angeles wildfires as a ‘photo op’

  16-01-2025 16:04 via metro.co.uk
  
  To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a webbrowser thatsupports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next PageKelly Osbourne has criticised Hollywood celebrities, claiming some are using the California wildfire devastation to ‘get attention’.A series of blazes have raged through Los Angeles and surrounding regions over the past week, with thousands of buildings destroyed, 25 people dead, and 180,000 residents forced to evacuate.Taking to Instagram on Wed
  
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• Would you like to see TikTok banned in the UK? Take our poll and have your say

  16-01-2025 16:01 via mirror.co.uk
  
  As the US prepares for a Supreme Court hearing to decide TikTok's fate - and the worldwide debate over data privacy and national security continues to heat up - should the UK follow suit and consider banning the app?
  
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• 2025 Masters Snooker results, schedule, TV channel, prize money and previous winners

  16-01-2025 16:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  The Paul Hunter Trophy will be lifted on Sunday evening (Picture: Getty Images)The Masters is into the quarter-final stages at Alexandra Palace, with a blockbuster line-up in the last eight in north London.There were a string of impressive performances in the opening round, with the likes of Mark Selby and Judd Trump really looking good early on.There will be none of the famed Class of 92 in the quarter-finals, with John Higgins and Mark Williams both losing out in deciding frames in the first
  
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• 70% of Brits want ban on animal testing for medical research, poll reveals

  16-01-2025 15:57 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Campaigners Herbie’s Law, named after a 14-year-old rescued beagle, say it would prompt a ‘decade of change’ and set an ambition of phasing out animal experiments by 2035
  
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