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• Man dubbed 'Britain's youngest dad' at 13 smashes cars in rampage a decade later

  28-08-2019 23:31 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Alfie Patten, now 23, has narrowly avoided jail after being convicted of criminal damage
  
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• How much Mike Tyson and Jake Paul will be paid for Netflix fight

  14-11-2024 15:25 via metro.co.uk
  
  Mike Tyson and Jake Paul will fight live on Netflix (Anadolu via Getty)Mike Tyson and Jake Paul are both set to land a huge payday from their fight on Netflix this Friday.Tyson steps into the ring for his first professional fight since his defeat to Kevin McBride in June 2005 and will face Paul – a YouTube star turned boxer – at AT&T Stadium in Dallas.The fight, which will be take place at around 4am UK time on Saturday morning, will not be shown on pay-per-view and is only
  
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• Emmanuel Petit challenges ‘gutless’ Arsenal to sign Paul Pogba

  14-11-2024 15:24 via metro.co.uk
  
  Paul Pogba is keen to resume his playing career following a ban (Picture: Getty)Emmanuel Petit has challenged Arsenal to show they have ‘guts’ and take a gamble on signing Paul Pogba.
  The 31-year-old’s career has stagnated over the course of the last two years with an injury compounded by the lenghty ban he received for doping offences was which was reduced to 18 months following an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.Having left Manchester United in the summer of
  
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• What is the pension ‘shake-up’ and will my savings be at risk?

  14-11-2024 15:14 via metro.co.uk
  
  Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to shake up the pension system (Picture: REX / GETTY)Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a huge pension ‘shake-up’ that will unlock billions of pounds for investment in business and public services.The creation of pension ‘megafunds’ follows announcements about pensions and the triple-lock in the Autumn Budget last month, when it was confirmed that 12 million pensioners would be handed up to £470 extra next year.But what will these
  
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• Marcus Rashford labelled a bad example at Manchester United by former Premier League star

  14-11-2024 15:11 via metro.co.uk
  
  Marcus Rashford’s struggles for form continue (Picture: Getty Images)Marcus Rashford has been setting a bad example for younger players at Manchester United, believes former Premier League striker Troy Deeney.The England international has been struggling to find his best form for many months now in a United shirt, while he has been dropped entirely from England squads.The 27-year-old enjoyed a brilliant 2022/23 season, but since the start of the last campaign has not been firing at all and
  
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• Europe’s ‘oasis of tranquility’ is an Italian hidden gem with flights for just £33

  14-11-2024 15:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  The town sits on the top of the Adriatic sea (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto)Aperitifs at sundown, quaint streets, and Italian sunshine. Sound familiar?Nope, we’re not talking about the likes of Florence or Tuscany.Hop across the Adriatic sea from Venice and you’ll find Trieste, a unique border town that you’ve probably never heard of – but one you’re going to want to add to your city-break hit list.While Trieste was once a little forgotten – hidden away in
  
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• World’s longest flight where passengers ‘see two sunrises’ set to take off in 2026

  14-11-2024 14:57 via metro.co.uk
  
  The flights will shave up to four hours off long-haul journeys (Credits: Getty Images)We’re so used to flying long distances these days, that ‘mid-haul’ destinations like Dubai or New York have become popular for city breaks, and a 17 hour flight from Perth to London doesn’t seem all that far.But now, Qantas, regularly named the world’s best airline, is taking things even further – literally.Like the rest of the aviation industry, the Australian airline has ha
  
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• Whoopi Goldberg’s net-worth after Oscar-winning legend says she’s ‘having a hard time financially’

  14-11-2024 14:56 via metro.co.uk
  
  To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a webbrowser thatsupports HTML5 video Up NextWhoopi Goldberg’s net worth has been revealed after the Hollywood star likened her finanicial situation to millions of working class Americans.The Oscar winner, 69, raised a few eyebrows when she stated on The View she was having a ‘hard time’ with cash flow.She even admitted she would quit work if she could but did not have the financial means as she needs to pr
  
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• Two beloved 90s shooters are being preserved online for free with Epic Games’ approval

  14-11-2024 14:56 via metro.co.uk
  
  These games were delisted in 2022 (Epic Games)Two classic but defunct shooters have found new life thanks to a dedicated team of fans and a seal of approval from the games’ publisher.While 1998’s Unreal followed in the footsteps of id Software’s Quake, it’s still one of the most important first person shooters ever made. Not least because its technology formed the basis of the Unreal Engine graphics technology, new iterations of which are still used across the industry to
  
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• Will there be snow this weekend? The Met Office gives its verdict

  14-11-2024 14:52 via metro.co.uk
  
  Wind, rain and hill snow are expected this weekend (Source: Getty Images Europe)Brits could be set to see snow this weekend as the Met Office predicts an Arctic freeze is on the horizon.Certain parts of the United Kingdom could see snow as early as this Sunday.
  Wind, rain and hill snow are expected this weekend, with a band of wintry showers set to soak coastal parts of the country.
  Light snow is expected in some areas, most likely in the North, while the South is set to see wider patches of rai
  
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• Major change coming to parking fines in NSW

  14-11-2024 14:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The state has passed laws decreeing that all fines issued by inspectors must be made on-the-spot with a ticket left on the vehicle.
  
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• Passengers fear for their lives after cruise ship tilts 45 degrees in freak storm

  14-11-2024 14:42 via metro.co.uk
  
  To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a webbrowser thatsupports HTML5 video Up NextTerrified passengers thought they would ‘die like on the Titanic’ after their cruise ship was hit by a freak storm which caused it to tilt over to one side.The Royal Caribbean cruise from Spain to Miami, US last Thursday tilted at a 45 degree angle after being hit by a crosswind, leading to passengers hanging on to walls and desks to avoid falling.Dan So had just left
  
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• Is this Australia's unluckiest family? Jesse, 32, thought he had a tooth issue - but learned he had massive clusters of cancer on his neck, shoulder, chest, abdomen and groin. Fate had more cruel tricks in store

  14-11-2024 14:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A young father-of-two was dealt a shocking diagnosis of an aggressive stage 4 cancer after multiple GPs dismissed the lump in his neck as an infection. 
  
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• The most dangerous street in Britain: Locals fear they will be killed after three major crashes in one weekend due to chaotic junctions, no safe crossing points and pollution they 'can taste in the air'

  14-11-2024 14:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Locals in Catford, south east London are calling for action from the council after countless crashes, daily traffic, and pollution that you can 'taste'.
  
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• Protesters show off bats ahead of feared unrest before France vs Israel match in Paris

  14-11-2024 14:40 via metro.co.uk
  
  There are fears of clashes between Israeli fans and pro-Palestinian supporters during the football game in Paris (Picture: Getty Images/Palestine Emergency @urgence_pal)Paris is on edge ahead of France’s Nations League clash with Israel tonight after protests in solidarity with Palestine and Lebanon engulfed parts of the French capital in the last 24 hours.A ring of steel is being erected around State de France in the northern suburb of Saint-Denis where the UEFA Nations League match will
  
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• Paris braced for violence with ring of steel set up ahead of France vs Israel match

  14-11-2024 14:40 via metro.co.uk
  
  There are fears of clashes between Israeli fans and pro-Palestinian supporters during the football game in Paris (Picture: Getty Images/Palestine Emergency @urgence_pal)Paris is on edge ahead of France’s Nations League clash with Israel tonight after protests in solidarity with Palestine and Lebanon engulfed parts of the French capital in the last 24 hours.A ring of steel is being erected around State de France in the northern suburb of Saint-Denis where the UEFA Nations League match will
  
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• UK leads the way as new coal mines banned under tight new legislation

  14-11-2024 14:37 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Licensing will be restricted after new legislation will be brought in, following a recent court ruling against the controversial plans for a new mine in Cumbria
  
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• Man dresses up as bear to carry out bizarre attack on car in fake 'insurance claim scam'

  14-11-2024 14:36 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Police and detectives from the California Department of Insurance investigated the case and the department posted a picture of a brown furry costume found during a search of a suspect’s home
  
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• Jaw-dropping twist after 'bear' was filmed trashing luxury autos including Rolls Royce

  14-11-2024 14:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Surveillance video of the incident emerged in January from outside a home in Lake Arrowhead, California, appearing to show a bear rip through the luxury car.
  
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• Ant McPartlin ’emotional’ leaving six-month-old son to film I’m A Celebrity

  14-11-2024 14:36 via metro.co.uk
  
  Ant McPartlin is reportedly ‘really emotional’ (Picture: ITV)Ant McPartlin is reportedly feeling ’emotional’ after flying out to Australia to film the latest series of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!Alongside bestie Declan Donnelly, he will be presenting ITV’s biggest show for another series. Bringing entertainment to the masses means leaving his UK home, and for the 2024 offering, that’s a little harder due to a special little person.Earlier
  
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• Council tax rise sparks fiery attacks as Tory asked how he can keep a straight face

  14-11-2024 14:34 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Tories were criticised in the Commons for complaining about councils' funding struggles after 14 years in power amid a row about potential council tax rises
  
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• Urgent warning to Aussies dog owners as deadly parvovirus outbreak spreads

  14-11-2024 14:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sadly, about half of the 20,000 cases reported each year are fatal
  
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• Michael Jackson's ex bodyguard says he wants to buy Grand Designs house dubbed 'the saddest ever' as a gift for his wife

  14-11-2024 14:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Martial arts millionaire Matt Fiddes, 45, who wants to become an MP - previously tried to buy the lighthouse-inspired Chesil Cliff House but saw his £7.5m bid rejected by owner Edward Short.
  
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• iCloud users across UK in line for a payout after £3,000,000,000 law suit

  14-11-2024 14:32 via metro.co.uk
  
  Apple are being sued for £3 billion (Photo by Jeremy Moeller/Getty Images)Around 40 million people in the United Kingdom could be entitled to a payout from Apple after consumer group Which? launched a £3 billion lawsuit against the tech giant.Which? have alleged that Apple has breached UK competition law by ‘forcing its iCloud services on customers.’It says Apple have stifled their competition by encouraging users to sign up to iCloud to store photos, videos and others da
  
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• Four people ‘dressed as a bear then attacked their own cars in insurance scam’

  14-11-2024 14:31 via metro.co.uk
  
  To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a webbrowser thatsupports HTML5 video Up NextFour people have been charged with insurance fraud after they dressed up as a bear, damaged their own vehicles and made claims.
  Four Los Angeles residents – Ruben Tamrazian, 26, Ararat Chirkinian, 39, Vahe Muradkhanyan, 32, and Alfiya Zuck – told their insurance that a bear entered their 2010 Rolls Royce Ghost on January 28, 2024, and even recorded a video of the incid
  
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• Furious Labour MP behind assisted dying law accuses Wes Streeting of dismissing her Bill without reading it saying his behaviour is 'upsetting'

  14-11-2024 14:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Kim Leadbeater said the Health Secretary's criticism of the plan - which is set to be subject of an historic Commons debate and vote on November 29 - was 'quite upsetting'.
  
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• Drive to ban 'racist' dogs from the Welsh countryside to make the outdoors more 'inclusive'

  14-11-2024 14:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Labour's devolved administration has set out plans to end racism in the country by 2030 and ensure 'all areas' of public life are transformed.
  
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• Trump news live: Matt Gaetz hints at shocking Attorney General plans amid rumors ethics report could be leaked

  14-11-2024 14:27 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  U.S. POLITICS LIVE BLOG: Follow all the developments as Trump continues to send shockwaves through the GOP with his cabinet nominations.
  
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• 'Patronising' Welsh First Minister sparks fury by telling farmers to 'calm down' over Labour's inheritance tax grab - as Rachel Reeves dismisses bid to water down raid amid Cabinet 'split'

  14-11-2024 14:27 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  As she marked 100 days of being in charge of the Labour-run Welsh Government, Ms Morgan waded into the row over Chancellor Rachel Reeves ' Budget .
  
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• The best Our Place Black Friday cookware deals – from the Wonder Oven to Always Pan 2.0

  14-11-2024 14:26 via metro.co.uk
  
  Bag lowest ever prices on best-sellers from Our Place – including the Wonder Oven and Always Pan 2.0 (Picture: Our Place/ Getty)
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  Is there any better time to stock up on kitchen and cookware essentials than Black Friday? Our Place, one of the
  
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