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• If Harris beats anti-abortion Trump, it’s because America’s wives secretly voted for her

  05-11-2024 15:15 via mirror.co.uk
  
  While MAGA men are rooting for Trump in the knife-edge US presidential election, their wives have decided to vote for Harris – often secretly. Mirror columnist Polly Hudson reveals the gender-based voting that might just swing the contest
  
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• Israel attack in war-torn Gaza humanitarian zone ‘kills three kids and two police officers’

  02-01-2025 17:44 via mirror.co.uk
  
  In another day of deadly violence in the stricken enclave of Gaza after over a year of war, 10 people are said to have been killed in an Israeli airstrike in a humanitarian zone
  
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• 'Meghan Markle's calculated timing of Instagram move speaks volumes about game-changing year'

  02-01-2025 17:43 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Many were surprised to see Meghan Markle's return to Instagram coincide with the very start of 2025 - and one PR expert believes there is a calculated move behind this with the next 12 months potentially being make or break for the Duchess
  
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• ‘Sensational’ actor who’s blown fans away in BBC drama sparks James Bond speculation

  02-01-2025 17:41 via metro.co.uk
  
  A BBC show has sparked Bond speculation from viewers (Picture: Col Pics/Everett/REX/Shutterstock)SAS Rogue Heroes star Jack O’Connell has become a Bond favourite among fans after watching his new war series.The second season of SAS Rogue Heroes kicked off on New Year’s Day and starred the beloved Skins actor along with Connor Swindells and Alfie Allen.Viewers were thrilled by this series that focuses on a special forces unit in the British Army in the 1940s during the Second Wo
  
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• The staggering true story behind hit BBC drama SAS Rogue Heroes

  02-01-2025 17:40 via metro.co.uk
  
  To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a webbrowser thatsupports HTML5 video Up NextPrevious PageNext PageSAS Rogue Heroes has returned to the BBC for a second season, charting the formation of the elite British military force.The Special Air Service (SAS) is a special forces unit in the British Army, which was first formed under extraordinary circumstances in the darkest days of World War Two.It was founded as a regiment by Sir David Stirling, played by
  
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• Ben Foster claims Manchester United star would be ‘done’ under Sir Alex Ferguson

  02-01-2025 17:34 via metro.co.uk
  
  Ex-Premier League goalkeeper Ben Foster (Picture: YouTube)Ben Foster believes Manchester United summer signing Joshua Zirkzee ‘would be done’ at Old Trafford if Sir Alex Ferguson was still in charge of the club.Zirkzee was subbed off in the 33rd minute of United’s Premier League match against Newcastle United on Monday night with the Red Devils already trailing by two goals.Ruben Amorim made the brutal decision after watching his midfield fail to gain any control, opting to sa
  
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• There’s a bizarre reason why 10 days are missing from October 1582

  02-01-2025 17:33 via metro.co.uk
  
  It’s a fascinating tale (Picture: Getty)We’ve all scrolled back through the calendars on our phones to look up interesting dates.It’s one way to find out which day of the week you were born, for example, or just to double check the dates of past events.But if you scroll back far enough – and we mean really, really far – you’ll come across something a bit unusual.October 1582 isn’t exactly a year which went down in history. It certainly doesn’t hav
  
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• Final horrifying moments before Lockerbie crash - lost contact and loud noise

  02-01-2025 17:31 via mirror.co.uk
  
  As Sky's Lockerbie: A Search for Truth examines, when Pan Am Flight 103 set off from Heathrow to New York on December 21, its passengers and crew were looking forward to returning home for the festive season - but sadly, they never made it
  
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• Simple radiator cleaning hack could slash hundreds off your heating bills

  02-01-2025 17:28 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Cleaning expert Nancy Emery has shared her top tips for cleaning your radiator - including using a hairdryer to blow out dust and dirt from behind the appliance
  
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• GTA 6 predicted to make over $1,000,000,000 in pre-orders alone say analysts

  02-01-2025 17:27 via metro.co.uk
  
  GTA 6 is bound to make money, but how much money? (Rockstar)Analysts are expecting GTA 6 to be a massive money maker when it launches, but it may not be a perfect solution to the games industry’s woes.Assuming it isn’t delayed, GTA 6 will undoubtedly be the most important video game release of 2025. It’s such a big deal that other publishers are reportedly refraining from announcing autumn 2025 release dates for their games to avoid directly competing with it.Surprisingly, 202
  
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• Suella Braverman mocked for saying she visited 'land border' between Italy and Turkey

  02-01-2025 17:22 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Former Tory Home Secretary Suella Braverman claimed she had visited the 'land border' between Italy and Turkey to see a wall to keep out migrants - even though such a border doesn't exist
  
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• Keir Starmer faces new Labour rebellion as 20 councilors quit party in protest at winter fuel payment axe and other 'centrist' policies accusing the PM of a 'dictatorship' power grab

  02-01-2025 17:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Twenty members of Broxtowe Borough Council in Nottinghamshire have left the party, costing it control of the authority.
  
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• Bestselling author turned fugitive Barbara Stcherbatcheff's double life on the lam in the Bahamas REVEALED

  02-01-2025 17:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Barbara Stcherbatcheff, 42, a bestselling author now charged with kidnapping had crafted a luxurious new life for herself in the Bahamas after lying about her past, DailyMail.com can reveal. 
  
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• The stars who REFUSE to play Glastonbury: From the BBC's 'corporate control', to rows over appearance fees and claims its 'too woke', how host of musicians are turning their backs on the world's biggest festival

  02-01-2025 17:19 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  While the official line-ups are yet to be announced, the 79-year-old and his new live band The Chrome Hearts were thought to be in the running for the 2025 installment of the musical mega-event.
  
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• Suspicious vehicle sparks panic at US Capitol after New Orleans and Las Vegas terror attacks: Live updates

  02-01-2025 17:18 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Authorities are probing possible links between the terrorist who killed 15 and injured dozens more in New Orleans and the man who blew up a Tesla Cybertruck in Las Vegas.
  
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• Who is Matthew Livelsberger? Bomber in Las Vegas Cybertruck explosion is married Green Beret from Colorado Springs

  02-01-2025 17:17 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Matthew Livelsberger, 37,grew up in Colorado Springs, Colorado and was an active member of the Army and spent 18 years in Special Forces. He previously received a Meritorious Honor Award.
  
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• Stephen Mulhern fans wish him ‘happiness’ for 2025 after health scare

  02-01-2025 17:15 via metro.co.uk
  
  Stephen Mulhern has returned to social media after a health scare last year (Picture: Getty)TV personality Stephen Mulhern has made his first social media post of the new year a positive one.The Dancing on Ice presenter, 47, had a difficult last few months of 2024 after the loss of his father, Christopher, and a hospital stay when he ‘reacted badly’ to a few drinks during a dinner out.Now he has taken to Instagram, where he told his 766,000 followers to ‘look after each other&
  
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• Hollyoaks ‘confirms’ major death as the verdict is in for JJ in new trailer

  02-01-2025 17:15 via metro.co.uk
  
  To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a webbrowser thatsupports HTML5 video Up NextPrevious PageNext PageHollyoaks has given a glimpse of what’s to come this year, with the outcome of a number of long-running storyline on the cards, plus a big return.
  The Channel 4 soap went through numerous of changes last year, with episodes reduced to three and a series of cast members saying goodbye as the show jumped one year into the future.
  The drama continues in 202
  
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• Angelina Jolie shares heartbreaking message after Brad Pitt divorce is finalized

  02-01-2025 17:14 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Angelina Jolie took to her Insta Stories on Wednesday with a heartbreaking message after news spread that her divorce from Brad Pitt had been finalized.
  
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• World Darts Championship 2025 prize money: How much does the winner get?

  02-01-2025 17:11 via metro.co.uk
  
  Michael van Gerwen and Luke Littler are still alive at the World Darts Championship (Picture: Getty Images)The 2025 World Darts Championship is reaching its climax, with a lot of money set to be handed out to the winner at Alexandra Palace.Thursday night’s semi-finals see Michael van Gerwen take on Chris Dobey and Luke Littler face Stephen Bunting.The bookmakers expect MVG and the Nuke to come through and create a blockbuster final between the three-time champion and last year’s run
  
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• Kickstart your 2025 resolutions with these essential products from Amazon, Samsung, Dunelm and more

  02-01-2025 17:10 via metro.co.uk
  
  These are just a few items that our shopping expert thinks will help you stay on track with your resolutions for 2025. (Picture: Metro/Getty)
  SHOPPING – Contains affiliated content. Products featured in this Metro article are selected by our shopping writers. If you make a purchase using links on this page, Metro.co.uk will earn an affiliate commission. Click here for more information.
  And so here we are – January. Another new year, which means it’s time to start over and hope
  
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• Snow horror as weather maps show exact day UK blanketed as mercury hits freezing

  02-01-2025 17:09 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The UK is set for a bitterly cold spell of weather where temperatures could drop as low as -13C, and weather maps show one day where nearly all of the country will see snow
  
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• Sean Dyche responds to Neal Maupay’s brutal swipe at Everton

  02-01-2025 17:09 via metro.co.uk
  
  It is unlikely Neal Maupay will punished for his comments, says Everton boss Sean Dyche (Picture: Getty)Sean Dyche has laughed off Neal Maupay’s disparaging remarks about Everton and doubts the on-loan forward will face disciplinary action for his comments.Maupay sparked a ferocious backlash from Everton fans after taking a swipe at the club in the wake of the side’s 2-0 defeat at home to Nottingham Forest on Sunday.‘Whenever I’m having a bad day I just check the Everton
  
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• Woke comedienne scolds Dave Chapelle for telling jokes about transgender people

  02-01-2025 17:07 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Woke comedian Michelle Buteau has scolded Dave Chappelle, accusing him of profiting from 'dangerous' transgender jokes that 'make people feel unsafe.'
  
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• Full list of high street stores set to close in 2025 revealed

  02-01-2025 17:05 via metro.co.uk
  
  A host of British high street favourites will close this year (Picture: Getty)The past year has been a difficult one for the British high street with dozens of shops shutting and beloved brands going under, and the trend looks set to continue in 2025.Many high streets have reported store closures due to dwindling footfall and less spending power due to the cost of living crisis, with recent research revealing almost 10,500 UK shops closed for the final time in 2023.By the end of 2024, the Centr
  
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• Woman mortified after elderly neighbour finds 'something' she left behind

  02-01-2025 17:02 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A woman was left red-faced after her elderly neighbour found an unexpected item she'd left behind when she was cleaning his house and asked her about it the following week
  
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• Why Luke Littler’s net worth has been predicted to ‘skyrocket’ in 2025

  02-01-2025 17:01 via metro.co.uk
  
  Luke Littler is set for a very profitable 2025 (Picture: Getty Images)Luke Littler is doing very well for himself on and off the oche, with his earnings predicted to ‘skyrocket’ after his 18th birthday this year.The Nuke is into the World Darts Championship semi-finals, guaranteeing a very decent return of £100,000 for his efforts at Alexandra Palace.He is two wins away from the top prize of £500,000, while he could also match the amount he won a year ago when he finishe
  
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• Sweet dog suddenly paralysed and in desperate need of doggy wheelchair after playing with toy

  02-01-2025 17:01 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Kaydee Pain, 32, was playing a ball game with her Labrador-Patterdale cross, Luna, in the living room of her home in Westbury, Wiltshire, when the tragedy happened
  
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• The Duchess of Instagram! Meghan adds key detail to her new social media profile the day after it was launched

  02-01-2025 16:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The wife of Prince Harry, 43, returned to social media on New Year's Day after quitting in 2018 warning of 'loud and damaging bad voices' in that world.
  
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• Sam Thompson looks focused on solo walk after shock Zara McDermott ‘split’

  02-01-2025 16:56 via metro.co.uk
  
  Sam Thompson and Zara McDermott have split after getting together in 2019 (Picture: Sam Thompson/Instagram)Sam Thompson has been seen out and about in London after reportedly spitting up from his girlfriend of almost six years, Zara McDermott.
  The Made in Chelsea alumni, 32, wore a tan leather-look bomber jacket and blue cropped trousers as he strolled out in South London after the news broke.
  While Sam rose to fame on the E4 reality show in 2013 and went on to be crowned king of the jungle, Za
  
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