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• Twitter calls for ‘racist’ statues to be replaced by ones of BTS’s Jungkook after K-pop fans’ efforts for Black Lives Matter

  10-06-2020 10:39 via metro.co.uk
  
  Fans want Jungkook immortalised as a statue to fill the empty plinths (Picture: Getty)K-Pop fans have won over an army of extra supporters following their efforts for the Black Lives Matter movement – and they’re calling for ‘racist’ statues to be replaced by statues of Jungkook from BTS instead. Following the Black Lives Matter protests which have been taking place around the world, BTS’s Army mobilised to put the full weight of their influence behind the very
  
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• British man, 27, is swept 50ft to his death in an avalanche at top French ski resort after 'exceptional' snow storm

  18-04-2025 14:25 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The 27-year-old was found buried under the snow at the entrance to the resort on Thursday before emergency services dashed him to Grenoble Hospital where he was declared dead on Friday.
  
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• Schoolgirl, 13, 'crying out for help' took her own life after reporting sexual assault and being denied hospital bed, inquest told

  18-04-2025 14:24 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Ella Murray was in need of help from social services, but a lack of communication between agencies meant that she wasn't offered a hospital bed.
  
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• Our son died after being attacked while sticking up for his female friends on a Halloween night out - but his 'killer' is still walking free

  18-04-2025 14:22 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Ben Smith, 18, was punched outside a McDonalds in the early hours of the morning while dressed up for Halloween on a night out with friends in Bath.
  
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• No-fly zone is imposed over King's Sandringham Estate sparked by security scare during Zelensky visit

  18-04-2025 14:22 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A no-fly zone has been issued over His Majesty's Sandringham Estate after drone sightings were reported during Volodymyr Zelensky's visit last month. 
  
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• PIP claimants with these four conditions 'to keep benefit, says DWP assessor

  18-04-2025 14:20 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The tightening of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) rules is estimated to cut 400,000 Brits from the scheme when they take effect in November next year
  
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• William Gallas names the Arsenal star who may have lost his place for good

  18-04-2025 14:19 via metro.co.uk
  
  Mikel Arteta appears to be set on his first choice back four following Gabriel Magalhaes’ injury (Picture: Getty)William Gallas fears one of Mikel Arteta’s mainstays faces an uphill struggle to win his place back in the Arsenal manager’s first XI.The Gunners are still on a high after Wednesday night’s historic win over Real Madrid where goals from Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli put the seal on a memorable 5-1 aggregate victory.
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• 'I'm a nail expert - here's why your gel manicure should never burn'

  18-04-2025 14:17 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A nail expert has revealed the reason why you can experience a heat spike during a manicure, and the reasons why it can happen - as she said it's not meant to burn
  
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• Family of teen killed by punch blast 'failure' of cops as boy 'blamed' for own death

  18-04-2025 14:17 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Ben Smith died aged 18 after a punch his parents claimed "killed" him. The teen was out with friends for Halloween but ended up in hospital and later died - his family has slammed the police
  
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• Remote Aussie island claps back at Trump tariffs with surprising new 'export'

  18-04-2025 14:16 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Donald Trump's wide-ranging tariffs included a 10 per cent levy on the uninhabited Heard Island, 6,000km from Australia.
  
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• One in 10 are in relationships when they fall victim to romance scammers

  18-04-2025 14:16 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Scammers prey in vulnerable men and women on dating sites like Match and Tinder
  
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• Britain's 'most hated woman' faces backlash over wild £5k Easter bash with £500 prizes

  18-04-2025 14:15 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Mum-of-four Carla Bellucci, from Hertfordshire, is facing backlash for her latest party stunt for Easter weekend. The mum plans to host a mega 40-person bash in her neighbourhood
  
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• Stellar Blade creator is one of the richest people in Korea as £1,800 statue sells out

  18-04-2025 14:13 via metro.co.uk
  
  The statue sold out within hours (Shift Up/JND Studios)The director behind Stellar Blade has become one of the wealthiest people in Korea, but it’s not for the reason you might think.Stellar Blade is one of last year’s best action games and for South Korean studio Shift Up, it was their breakthrough moment in the West.The action game sold over one million copies, following its launch on PlayStation 5 in April, and a PC version is set to be released in June 2025.Shift Up chairman and
  
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• Celebrity Big Brother forced to remind Chris Hughes and JoJo Siwa to ‘use human toilets’

  18-04-2025 14:08 via metro.co.uk
  
  It’s not every day you have to remind people to use the toilet but here we are (Picture: ITV)Celebrity Big Brother has been forced to remind Chris Hughes and JoJo Siwa to use ‘human toilets’ during a bizarre new task.Tonight’s episode will see Big Brother force the celebrity housemates to pretend to be cats for the day.For the strange game, all the celebs start with nine lives and have to act like cats. This includes prowling with pride, stretching their paws, and even e
  
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• Naples cable car crash: Brit woman named among four killed in horror plunge

  18-04-2025 14:07 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The cable car plunged over 1,000 metres to the ground near Naples, Italy, when one of its main supporting cables snapped - killing two British tourists, one Israeli tourist and the driver
  
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• TikTokers are shocked to learn the revolting truth about that yellow stuff in the corner of your eye when you wake up

  18-04-2025 13:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  In a TikTok video clip that's been watched 1.5 million times, Dr Huberman explained that the gunk is a sign 'your eyes have won a war' in your sleep.
  
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• Top Trump aide's backhanded compliment to Blue Origin crew that'll enrage Gayle King and Katy Perry

  18-04-2025 13:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy conceded the women were 'brave and glam' before delivering the stinging insult.
  
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• ‘Is this MUTV?’ – Rio Ferdinand faces backlash over Man Utd commentary

  18-04-2025 13:56 via metro.co.uk
  
  Rio Ferdinand failed to contain his emotions on co-commentary duties (Picture: Getty)Rio Ferdinand is facing huge criticism for his ‘biased’ Manchester United commentary against Lyon, with some viewers calling for him to be axed.Ferdinand struggled to contain his emotions on co-commentary duties for TNT Sports on Thursday night during United’s thrilling 5-4 comeback win.The Red Devils looked set for an exit from the Europa League after going 4-2 down in extra-time of their qua
  
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• Black barrister is hit with £20,000 legal bill after losing race claim against her employer who said her work was 'not vanilla enough'

  18-04-2025 13:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jeniffer Campbell had alleged her manager Alexandra Jacobs racially discriminated against her by using the phrase to refer to her writing, suggesting that it be 'safer and blander'.
  
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• Keir Starmer’s new official Toby jug ‘looks more like Piers Morgan’

  18-04-2025 13:52 via metro.co.uk
  
  The Keir Starmer Toby jug will set you back £35 (Picture: Getty / House of Parliament)The Houses of Parliament has released their official Toby jug of the Prime Minister – leaving collectors gobsmacked.The ‘limited edition’ Keir Starmer look-alike mug has drawn some interesting comparisons, with people saying it looks more like TV pundit Piers Morgan.The Houses of Parliament’s gift shop has been selling ceramic Toby jugs for years, styling them off famous political
  
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• The Clueless TV reboot is never going to work 30 years later

  18-04-2025 13:47 via metro.co.uk
  
  The 1995 film Clueless is set to get a TV reboot (Picture: CBS via Getty Images)Will the TV reboot of the 1995 film Clueless be a success? As if!In 1995, one of the best modern adaptations of a classic novel was released: Clueless. Based on Jane Austen’s Emma, the movie was a camp 90s coming-of-age comedy filled with hilarious lines that are still being quoted 30 years later.The film focused on a spoiled teenager named Cher Horowitz who lives a privileged suburban life and learns over the
  
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• Moment crazed passenger carried from plane after BITING flight attendant

  18-04-2025 13:46 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The violent passenger refused to sit down and caused distress among other people on board - then bit a member of the cabin crew when staff on the plane attempted to calm him down
  
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• Teen issues stark warning after vaping habit left her 'hours from death'

  18-04-2025 13:44 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A 16-year-old, who was 'hours from death' following a life-threatening lung infection that doctors said was triggered by her 18-month vaping habit, has shared her health ordeal as a warning to others
  
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• Gary Lineker names ex-Man Utd star who would have been perfect for Ruben Amorim

  18-04-2025 13:44 via metro.co.uk
  
  Gary Lineker has heaped praise on a former Man Utd star (Photo: Getty)A former Manchester United star, whom Erik ten Hag sold, is ‘exactly the player’ Ruben Amorim needs in his Red Devils team.That is the opinion of Gary Lineker, who believes the brilliant form of ex-United players is proof that something is ‘a bit rotten’ at Old Trafford.Though there are six games still to play, 2024/25 has already been confirmed as United’s worst Premier League season ever, with
  
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• Desperate cops launch global manhunt for shadowy underworld's 'Urban Flamingo'

  18-04-2025 13:44 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The underworld figure is said to have masterminded the ring from Spain in a operation which saw cocaine smuggled into Britain in consignments of fish, duck and foie gras
  
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• Tragic accident  landed me in coma and shut off my consciousness... I returned with proof of afterlife

  18-04-2025 13:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  When Texas native Ellen Wier was 12, she suffered a life threatening head injury that upended her life for the better. She was in a coma for days and experienced a spiritual awakening.
  
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• Moment karate champ dishes out instant karma to 'wannabe thieves' prowling outside his home

  18-04-2025 13:38 via mirror.co.uk
  
  When Karate champ Dave Treadwell caught prowlers on his property he did not hesitate to act.
  
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• Experts identify terrifying type 5 diabetes that is killing 'young and thin people'

  18-04-2025 13:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Known as 'type 5 diabetes', it is believed to affect up to 25 million people globally and is triggered by not eating enough food.
  
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• Warning over medication taken by MILLIONS that can trigger painful cough that lasts for months on end

  18-04-2025 13:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A top GP has shared three-lesser known reasons why a persistent cough might not go away with antibiotics.
  
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• Man charged over alleged sex attack on an 83-year-old woman after helping her home with her groceries

  18-04-2025 13:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A man has been arrested over the alleged attack on an elderly woman in Sydney on Tuesday.
  
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