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• Hamas to release 33 hostages in breakthrough deal with Israel, report claims

  13-01-2025 09:04 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A breakthrough deal between Israel and Hamas could see 33 hostages released in exchange for thousands of Palestinian prisoners, including women, children, and life sentences.
  
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• Mother-of-two shot to death by husband who sold her jewellery to buy drugs

  13-01-2025 12:31 via metro.co.uk
  
  Zahra Shahbazi’s husband killed her in front of their teenage sonA mother-of-two has been shot to death by her husband after he sold her jewellery to buy drugs in Iran, it has been reported.Zahra Shahbazi, who worked at Ilam University, was killed with a revolver in front of her elder teenage son during a dispute with her partner on Tuesday last week.Her husband, who had previously made unsuccessful attempts to fight his drug addiction, fled the scene and currently remains at large, accor
  
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• Luis Enrique issues bizarre response to rumours Man Utd could sign Randal Kolo Muani on loan

  13-01-2025 12:26 via metro.co.uk
  
  Randal Kolo Muani has made just two starts for PSG this season (Picture: Getty)Luis Enrique had reporters scratching their heads with his cryptic response to the rumours surrounding Randal Kolo Muani’s future following Paris Saint-Germain’s 2-1 win over Saint-Etienne.
  Ousmane Dembele scored a pair of first-half goals as PSG preserved their unbeaten start to the season in Ligue 1, with the champions sitting seven points clear of Marseille at the top of the table.Much of the pre-match
  
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• Leonardo DiCaprio lands in Mexico on private jet avoiding Los Angeles wildfires

  13-01-2025 12:24 via metro.co.uk
  
  Leonardo DiCaprio arrived in Mexico in a private jet while wildfires continue to scorch Los Angeles (Picture: HEM / BACKGRID)Leonardo DiCaprio was spotted arriving in Mexico alongside Vittoria Ceretti after escaping the raging Los Angeles wildfires in his private jet.The fires, which have been burning since January 7, have destroyed more than 10,000 buildings and killed at least 24 people with 150,000 under evacuation orders.Numerous celebrities have lost their homes, including Paris Hilto
  
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• Switch 2 replica leaker has had a talking to from Nintendo lawyers

  13-01-2025 12:22 via metro.co.uk
  
  What did Genki think was going to happen? (Capcom/Metro)It sounds like Nintendo is unhappy with all the Switch 2 leaks, as they set their lawyers on replica maker Genki.Information about the Nintendo Switch 2 has been leaking with such regularity in the last few months that it’s kind of surprising Nintendo hadn’t said anything sooner.After more than a month of screenshots and video footage popping up online, Nintendo finally broke its silence when accessory company Genki showed off
  
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• Netflix fans urged to binge ‘spectacular’ drama before highly-anticipated comeback this week

  13-01-2025 12:14 via metro.co.uk
  
  Netflix viewers don’t have long to catch up on the first season of a ‘spectacular’ rom-com series (Picture: Netflix)Netflix viewers have a few days to catch up on the spin-off of a beloved movie series before the second season hits screens.The romantic comedy drama XO, Kitty stars Anna Cathcart as high school student Kitty, who goes on her own journey to find true love following the events of the film series, which followed her older sister Lara Jean (Lana Condor).After the fi
  
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• Man photographs every seat he sat in on 5,000 mile trip from Europe to Asia

  13-01-2025 12:14 via metro.co.uk
  
  Have you ever thought about how many seats you sit in when travelling around the world? (Picture: Getty)It takes roughly 15 hours to fly from the UK to Tokyo, 13 hours to Seoul and Hong Kong. And passengers spend most of that time sitting down.
  One intrepid traveller has documented everywhere they sat on a journey from Europe to East Asia, after gracing 13 different surfaces along the way: on trains, planes and toilet seats.In a post captioned ‘Every seat I sat in on my journey from Europ
  
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• Emmerdale confirms huge April update after she is found dead in nightmare development

  13-01-2025 12:13 via metro.co.uk
  
  Progress (Picture: ITV)The following article contains spoilers from an episode of Emmerdale that hasn’t aired on ITV yet, but is available to view on ITVX.Marlon Dingle (Mark Charnock) was given huge news about missing daughter April Windsor (Amelia Flanagan) in tonight’s episode of Emmerdale, and it’s left him feeling hopeful.April has been missing since Christmas Day. The young girl disappeared after clashing with Marlon and the rest of her family, and hasn’t been seen
  
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• The battle to stop super-sized Chinese 'spy hub' in Tower Hamlets: Locals fighting plans for Beijing's biggest embassy in Europe reveal fears Labour will push it through

  13-01-2025 12:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Fears have been raised there is nothing but a 'wooden fence' that would protect those affected and 'terrorists' could be left 'rubbing their hands with glee'.
  
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• This is how much the average house seller made on their home in 2024

  13-01-2025 12:05 via metro.co.uk
  
  If you’re inspired to sell up in 2025, perhaps don’t expect a huge profit (Picture: Getty Images)Looking to move in 2025? Don’t expect to be making huge profits from selling up – as a new study has found that in 2024, the average seller across England and Wales made just £91,820 when selling their property.That might sound like a decent amount, but this translates to a 42% gross profit – which is actually the lowest return since records began in 2015.In the l
  
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• The Chase star Shaun Wallace reveals how much he earns from quiz show compared to his work as a barrister - and the cost of his most extravagant ever purchase

  13-01-2025 12:05 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The 64-year-old trivia maestro, who shot to fame when winning Mastermind in 2004, has told how he is now 'sitting pretty' as he opened up on his healthy finances.
  
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• Reform support surge in Scotland sees membership surpass Tories sending shockwave through parties ahead of Holyrood elections next year

  13-01-2025 12:05 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Both Labour and the Greens issued warnings as Nigel Farage 's party revealed it has around 7,600 members, more than the Conservatives and on a par with the Scottish Greens and Alba.
  
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• The LA fire conspiracy theories that are flooding the internet: From plot to protect P Diddy to a 'direct energy weapon' and drone cover-up

  13-01-2025 12:04 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The out of control blazes have caused misery on an almost unimaginable scale, with families grieving the loss of loved-ones or rebuilding their lives after losing their homes.
  
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• Nurse who sedated patients for fun and then laughed about it in cruel messages with colleague is struck off register

  13-01-2025 12:04 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Catherine Hudson gave unprescribed drugs to vulnerable people in the hospital who she deemed 'troublemakers' including a 76-year-old lady paralysed by a stroke.
  
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• Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag ‘plot TV comeback’ to make money after LA fire destroys $2,500,000 home

  13-01-2025 12:03 via metro.co.uk
  
  Spencer Pratt is ready to launch a new reality show after his home burnt down in a LA home (Picture: Getty / @spencerpratt)US reality couple Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag are urging fans to support their grand TV return in the aftermath of the LA fires.
  The duo, known affectionately as Speidi, rose to prominence on the MTV reality series The Hills which ran from 2006 to 2010 which follows the lives of women in LA and the ups and downs of life post-graduation.After the series, Spencer, 41, star
  
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• LA's raging wildfires have destroyed prestigious architectural gems across city

  13-01-2025 12:02 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The wildfires that have been ravaging Los Angeles for nearly a week have destroyed prestigious architectural gems across the city. 
  
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• Police turn to private firms amid surge in street crime: Boss of security group Mitie says talks are underway on how they can work alongside cops on shoplifting frontline

  13-01-2025 11:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jason Towse, who leads the corporate security business at UK firm Mitie, said the firm was already speaking with officials about how its staff could work alongside police.
  
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• Gears Of War and Hellblade 2 among Xbox games coming to PS5 in 2025 says report

  13-01-2025 11:55 via metro.co.uk
  
  An Xbox classic might be hitting other consoles (Microsoft)Microsoft is planning to port nearly all of its biggest franchises to other consoles this year according to an insider, including Gears Of War.Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer recently said there are no ‘red lines’ when it comes to the company’s multiplatform push, and it seems we’re about to see those words in action in 2025.Over the past year, Xbox games like Sea Of Thieves, Grounded, Pentiment, and Hi-Fi Rush
  
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• Coles worker fighting for life after she was allegedly stabbed at Yamanto Central, Ipswich

  13-01-2025 11:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Emergency services were called to Yamanto Central in Ipswich, south-west of Brisbane about 5.23pm on Monday following reports of an alleged stabbing inside Coles.
  
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• Jorgie Porter unveils unique name for her newborn baby and it’s all kinds of sweet

  13-01-2025 11:54 via metro.co.uk
  
  Jorgie has revealed her baby girl’s name (Picture: Jeff Spicer/Getty Images)Hollyoaks star Jorgie Porter has revealed the unique name of her baby girl.The star, 37, who has played Theresa McQueen intermittently since 2008, announced the birth of her daughter on Instagram last month with a sweet picture of her hand.‘She’s here …..! We are complete,’ she wrote alongside the photo, before thanking staff at Wigan Hospital.Jorgie – who shares
  
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• Enzo Maresca ‘feels shame’ over his treatment of Chelsea star

  13-01-2025 11:54 via metro.co.uk
  
  Enzo Maresca speaking at a press conference (Picture: Chelsea FC)Enzo Maresca admits he ‘feels shame’ over his treatment of Chelsea defender Ben Chilwell.The Champions League winner and England international has made just one appearance for Chelsea this season.Maresca admitted before the start of the campaign that Chilwell was not part of his plans and would struggle for game-time at Stamford Bridge.Despite this, Chilwell failed to find a new club before the summer transfer window c
  
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• Mystery as Irish backpacker, 21, is found dead in hotel room on Koh Tao 'Death Island'

  13-01-2025 11:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Robby Kinlan, 21, was found lying on his bed by a long-time friend last week while staying at the BaanTao Bungalo Resort on the Thai island of Koh Tao
  
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• Lock of Lord Nelson's hair that was cut as he lay dying at the Battle of Trafalgar so it could be given to his mistress goes on sale for £15,000

  13-01-2025 11:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  As the great naval hero lay dying on HMS Victory, he instructed Vice-Admiral Thomas Hardy to remove chunks of his hair and give them to his mistress Lady Emma Hamilton.
  
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• Best time to buy train tickets this month for up to 50% off – but you need to act fast

  13-01-2025 11:52 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Millions of train tickets for journeys across the UK will be offered at discount prices of up to half price this month, but you'll need to be quick to take advantage of this offer
  
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• Emmerdale fans are only just realising Joe Tate star Ned Porteous had major EastEnders role

  13-01-2025 11:48 via metro.co.uk
  
  Joe Tate has returned to Emmerdale (Picture: ITV)Actor Ned Porteous made an unexpected return to Emmerdale as Joe Tate on Christmas Day, but this isn’t the only soap role he has under his belt, as fans have realised.The actor also had a major role in BBC soap EastEnders in 2016, where he played the son of two soap icons.Joe’s return to the Emmerdale village came as a huge shock to viewers, and to Kim Tate (Claire King).As Joe uncovered Will Taylor’s (Dean Andrews) plot to dest
  
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• Ryanair renews call for two-drink limit at airport bars after suing passenger

  13-01-2025 11:47 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The budget airline has said a two-drink limit would result in 'a safer travel experience for passengers and crews'
  
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• Keir Starmer ally gives his full backing to anti-corruption minister Tulip Siddiq despite calls for PM to sack her - as fresh links to her deposed aunt's Bangladesh regime emerge

  13-01-2025 11:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Hampstead and Highgate MP is currently being probed by a watchdog about her use of homes linked to her aunt, the recently-deposed Bangladeshi prime minister.
  
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• Fearne Cotton launches wellbeing supplements including ‘sleep game changer’

  13-01-2025 11:47 via mirror.co.uk
  
  TV presenter Fearne Cotton has teamed up with wellness brand Ancient + Brave to launch two new supplements aimed at helping you improve your mental and physical wellbeing
  
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• Meghan Markle plots 'perfect revenge' against Royal Family and critics

  13-01-2025 11:43 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Duchess of Sussex might have delayed the release of her new show, With Love, Meghan - but she believes it will be the 'perfect revenge for all her doubters and haters'
  
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• Garden expert's one-minute pruning trick helps climbing roses 'flower so much'

  13-01-2025 11:43 via mirror.co.uk
  
  If you want to see a blooming rose bush in the summer, it's vital to prune them properly. A professional gardener has shared his one-minute pruning trick for climbing roses
  
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