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• Nintendo Switch sells 46,600,000 consoles beating PS2’s lifetime sales in the US

  18-12-2024 18:29 via metro.co.uk
  
  Nintendo officially dominates the US (Metro/Sony/Nintendo)The Nintendo Switch has hit a huge sales milestone in the US, as EA Sports College Football 25 becomes the best-selling sports game ever.Sony’s suddenly very vague sales figures for the PlayStation 2 have made it difficult to ascertain whether the Nintendo Switch will surpass it in worldwide sales, but in one key country at least, it already has.Following the November 2024 US sales data from Circana, the Nintendo Switch has now hit
  
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• Unexpected California city is named hot new travel destination by prestige guide

  18-12-2024 20:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The often-overlooked city has been recognized as one of the top 50 places to travel in the world due to its gourmet dining scene, many food and music festivals and proximity to natural parks.
  
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• Stacey makes a big decision in EastEnders after a surprise kiss with Martin

  18-12-2024 20:55 via metro.co.uk
  
  Agh awks! (Picture: BBC)Martin Fowler (James Bye) was left feeling terribly awkward in tonight’s EastEnders after kissing Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner).Martin’s life changed forever earlier this year when Ruby Allen (Louisa Lytton) returned. A few years ago, when she left Walford for prison, it was confirmed Ruby was pregnant with Martin’s baby.And when Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean) was held in contempt of court in September, Chrissie (Tracy-Ann Oberman) confirmed she had seen a
  
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• ‘I think I might love you’: Major Emmerdale couple admit their feelings in heartfelt scenes 

  18-12-2024 20:55 via metro.co.uk
  
  Cute, we’ll give them that (Picture: ITV)Amid the drama of Tom King (James Chase)’s approaching trial and the machinations of Will Taylor (Dean Andrews) in his quest to destroy Kim Tate (Claire King), a far more wholesome and beautiful story has been playing out in Emmerdale this week as two characters declared their love for each other in their own awkward way. Despite living together, Aaron Dingle (Danny Miller) and John Sugden (Oliver Farnworth) have never really spoken abou
  
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• EastEnders ‘confirms’ who finds kidnapped Bianca – and it’s someone unexpected

  18-12-2024 20:55 via metro.co.uk
  
  She’s on a mission (Picture: BBC)Kim Fox (Tameka Empson) is a woman of many talents in EastEnders.When she’s not running her social media accounts as an influencer, she’s busy organising a carol concert in the pub. In tonight’s episode, another new project started to brew in Kim’s mind.A podcast.Specifically, a crime podcast. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a webbrowser thatsupports HTML5 video Up NextPrevious PageNext Page Bi
  
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• Dad dies after being told he had just weeks to live after years of cutting kitchen worktops

  18-12-2024 20:49 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Father-of-three Marek Marzec, 48, has died after an illness caused by lethal dust from cutting quartz kitchen worktops left him 'unable to breathe and in terrible pain'
  
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• Parents outraged after California math teacher orders students to come out as gay or lesbian

  18-12-2024 20:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A math teacher at a California high school left parents outraged after he ordered his freshman students to either come out as gay or lesbian during a diversity, equity and inclusion activity.
  
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• Senior police detective responsible for domestic violence cases is found guilty of drunken outburst towards his own partner after boozy bottomless brunch

  18-12-2024 20:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Detective Inspector Mark Portelli, 45, subjected his partner to a barrage of verbal abuse after he was kicked out of the Canvas nightclub in Bournemouth, Dorset, in the early hours of March 31 this year
  
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• British Airways suspends ANOTHER route as it axes all Abu Dhabi flights from Heathrow amid delays to delivery of engine parts from Rolls Royce

  18-12-2024 20:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  British Airways has suspended all flights to Abu Dhabi from Heathrow, causing more disruption for passengers, who will now have to fly via alternative destinations .
  
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• Turkish heroin gang boss who is one of Britain's biggest drug dealers wins right to remain in the UK on human rights grounds after he was jailed for 16 years

  18-12-2024 20:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A Turkish drug baron who was jailed for 16 years for a major plot to supply heroin across the UK has been allowed to remain in the UK on human rights grounds. 
  
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• Zelensky admits Ukraine 'does not have the strength to recover' territory it has lost to Russia

  18-12-2024 20:24 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  President Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine 'does not have the strength to recover' Crimea, alongside the Donestk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions.
  
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• Huge £11,520,000 superyacht ravaged after fire breaks out while moored

  18-12-2024 20:23 via metro.co.uk
  
  To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a webbrowser thatsupports HTML5 video Up NextPrevious PageNext PageIntense footage has captured firefighters battling to tackle a huge fire on a superyacht.The 110ft-long pleasure craft was moored at Sotogrande Port in the Cadiz province of Spain when it caught alight on Monday evening.Harbour officials spotted smoke rising from the stern, but by the time firefighters arrived, strong winds had whipped up the fire until it eng
  
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• 90 Day Fiancé star David Murphey dies at 66

  18-12-2024 20:23 via metro.co.uk
  
  David Murphey, star of the hit show 90 Day Fiancé, has died (Picture: Instagram)One of the stars of the hit reality TV show 90 Day Fiancé – David Murphey – has died.
  Murphey, who best known for appearing on 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days, had been experiencing health issues prior to his death at 66 years old.
  The reality star’s family posted a statement on his Instagram account Wednesday confirming that he had died in Las Vegas, Nevada after being
  
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• Adorable 4-year-old shocks school with brutal confession after stealing mic at Christmas show

  18-12-2024 20:22 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Stori Massa, 4, stole the show last week when she grabbed the microphone from her principal and made a hilarious announcement.
  
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• Father-of-three, 48, who developed lung disease after years of cutting quartz kitchen worktops had died in hospital, family say

  18-12-2024 20:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Father-of-three, Marek Marzec, 48, who developed an incurable lung disease after years of cutting kitchen worktops in 'appalling working conditions' has died, his family confirmed.
  
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• Bombshell update in case of female rock fan, 24, paralyzed by stage diving Trophy Eyes punk singer

  18-12-2024 20:19 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Bird Piché, 24, has sued Trophy Eyes and its lead singer John Florean iafter she was left paralyzed by the rock star's stage dive at a concert earlier this year
  
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• FDA warns vets after pet owners say medication is killing dogs

  18-12-2024 20:18 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  According to the FDA some dogs have had to be euthanized and others have died as a result of the the side effects of the drug.
  
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• Paedophile priest was still able to lead prayers because data protection rules stopped parishioners learning about child sex abuse claims against him

  18-12-2024 20:15 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Revd Canon Timothy Biles was invited to take part in services at Beaminster Team Ministry by its unsuspecting rector, who did not know he was under police investigation at the time.
  
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• ‘Mosh pit diaper’ sells out after people refuse to stop wetting themselves at gigs

  18-12-2024 20:14 via metro.co.uk
  
  The Mosh pit diaper is designed to avoid queues at gig loos (Picture: Liquid Death)A ‘mosh pit diaper’ designed to help concertgoers avoid long trips to the loo has sold out within minutes.The limited-edition, black pleather incontinence pad, designed specifically to be used in mosh pits at music gigs, was available for $75 (£59) before quickly flying off the shelves.The unusual item was sold by US bottled water company Liquid Death, who often incorporate heavy metal imagery a
  
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• London club loved by celebrities re-opens under strict rules after rape claims

  18-12-2024 20:09 via metro.co.uk
  
  Westminster City Council has now decided to life the suspension with immediate effect (Picture: Vuk Valcic/ZUMA Press Wire/Shutt)A private member’s club has had their licence reinstated with heavy conditions following allegations a woman was raped inside the venue.
  The Groucho Club in Soho, London, which is popular with A-list celebrities, had its licence temporarily suspended following reports of the attack on November 13.A 34-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of rape and has s
  
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• Moment Instagram influencer's brand new £10,000 Hermes Birkin bag is stolen by female thief who sneaked into changing room as victim was trying on clothes inside Manière De Voir

  18-12-2024 19:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Janice Joostema, who boasts 1.2million followers on Instagram, shared CCTV of the moment her Hermes shoulder Birkin bag was swiped while she was swiped at Maniere De Voir on Oxford Street.
  
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• British Army Officer Cadet 'forcefully' sexually assaulted two female trainees on Sandhurst course

  18-12-2024 19:59 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Officer Cadet Max Gibbins 'forcefully' sexually assaulted two female trainees at Sandhurst while they were away on 'adventurous training' in the Lake District, a court martial heard
  
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• Madison school shooter Natalie Rupnow's parents probed by cops over horror attack

  18-12-2024 19:56 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Natalie Rupnow murdered two and injured six more at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison and images have been shared online of her using a gun at a firing range
  
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• Could this megastar rapper be Glastonbury 2025’s surprise headliner?

  18-12-2024 19:55 via metro.co.uk
  
  Fans are speculating that 50 Cent may perform at Glastonbury 2025 (Picture: Elsa/Getty Images)As people continue to speculate about headliners for Glastonbury 2025, rapper 50 Cent has become an online favourite to snag a slot.
  Fans think the iconic artist may make an appearance at the festival after it was announced he will be performing with Mary J Blige at at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.Taking place on July 3, 2025, the gig will see the two icons performi
  
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• Moment 'gang rapist' playboy's honeymoon with glamorous new wife comes to shocking end

  18-12-2024 19:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Ohad Fisherman is accused of attacking a 25-year-old woman at a New Year's Eve party on Miami Beach in 2016.
  
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• DOGE's Elon Musk issues chilling threat to any Republican who votes for 1,547-page spending bill

  18-12-2024 19:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Elon Musk, Donald Trump's pick to hack away frivolous government spending, publicly slammed Speaker Mike Johnson's spending plan after talking to him on the phone about it.
  
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• New York Gov roasted for 'setting up' CEO hotline for frightened executives after Luigi Mangione shooting

  18-12-2024 19:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Kathy Hochul is facing backlash after news spread that her office considered a CEO hotline for frightened executives after UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was gunned down.
  
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• Wild melee as women brawl over access to equipment at gym

  18-12-2024 19:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  This is the chaotic moment an alleged argument over exercise machines broke into an all-out brawl at a gym in Goiânia, Brazil on Monday.
  
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• Horrifying moment teenage schoolgirl is hit by car and thrown in the air -but amazingly escaped without serious injuries

  18-12-2024 19:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  DISTRESSING CONTENT: Breath-taking footage shows the teenager crossing a street before she was catapulted into the air by the force of the incoming car.
  
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• Why Declan Rice isn’t in Arsenal squad to face Crystal Palace

  18-12-2024 19:49 via metro.co.uk
  
  Declan Rice will not feature for Arsenal against Crystal Palace (Picture: Getty)Mikel Arteta has left Declan Rice out of Arsenal’s squad to face Crystal Palace after the midfielder came off with a niggle against Everton at the weekend.The Gunners take on Palace this evening for a place in the Carabao Cup semi-finals and Arteta has made eight changes to his team for the all-London clash at the Emirates.Kieran Tierney comes in for Myles Lewis-Skelly at left-back to make his first appearance
  
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