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• Want to sponsor a piece of ocean paradise? How one Pacific island’s novel response to rising seas is paying off

  08-01-2025 11:00 via theguardian.com
  The tiny nation of Niue has raised £3m selling sponsorship of its marine protected area at just over £100 for a square kilometreNiue, also known as the Rock of Polynesia, is one of the tiniest island states in the world. It takes a mere two hours to drive around it, giving views of its rugged limestone cliffs and occasional sandy coves. These coves give way to caves and chasms, once used for storage, burial sites and even as living spaces. But perhaps what visitors seek most are its
  
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• Games Inbox: What’s the best way to pre-order the Nintendo Switch 2?

  09-04-2025 02:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Have you ordered yours yet? (Nintendo)The Wednesday letters page thinks The Duskbloods was the worst part of the Nintendo Direct, as one reader worries that Zelda: The Wind Waker HD won’t be on Switch 2.To join in with the discussions yourself email gamecentral@metro.co.uk
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  There has been some justified criticism of Nintendo’s handling of the Switch 2 launch, from unclear messaging to the decision to make the big announcement on the same day the global economy imploded, b
  
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• Thibaut Courtois reveals the big mistake he made during Real Madrid’s defeat to Arsenal

  09-04-2025 01:51 via metro.co.uk
  
  Thibaut Courtois following Real Madrid’s defeat to Arsenal (Picture: Getty)Thibaut Courtois has revealed the costly mistake he made during Real Madrid’s humbling Champions League quarter-final defeat to Arsenal.Champions League holders Real Madrid are on the verge of exiting the tournament after being thumped 3-0 by Arsenal on Tuesday night.Arsenal were on top in the first half but failed to break down Real Madrid, who beat Borussia Dortmund in last year’s Champions League fin
  
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• Treasurer Jim Chalmers calls emergency crisis talks of Australia's top economic officials amid Trump tariffs

  09-04-2025 01:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The unprecedented gathering during an election campaign has occurred after the Trump Administration threaten to impose 104 per cent tariffs on China, Australia's biggest trading partner.
  
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• Petite blonde jail boss brought down by a pair of Hugo Boss flip-flops and the DNA of her drugs kingpin lover

  09-04-2025 01:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Pegg insisted nothing untoward happened, saying she liked to be 'hands on' with the prisoners, with whom she had an 'open door' policy.
  
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• Trump official Dan Bongino stuns FBI as he demands 20-agent security detail after predecessors had ZERO

  09-04-2025 01:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Dan Bongino, 50, the new deputy director of the FBI, has left officials astonished by requesting as many as 20 agents to serve as his security detail.
  
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• Dominican Republic nightclub collapse kills Major League Baseball star Tony Blanco

  09-04-2025 01:24 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Tony Blanco, who played in the Major League Baseball (MLB) for Washington Nationals as well as the Chunichi Dragons and the Yokohama DeNA BayStars, died in the Santo Domingo disaster
  
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• A national prostate cancer screening programme is a step closer after Wes Streeting supports plan and orders review in major boost to Mail's campaign to save lives

  09-04-2025 01:24 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The health secretary told MPs he would like to see the NHS proactively offer men tests for the disease in a move that could prevent thousands of needless deaths.
  
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• Trump and Obama's odds of winning the presidency if they faced off for historic third term

  09-04-2025 01:14 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A new poll breaks down how a hypothetical battle for a third term between Presidents Donald Trump and Barack Obama would play out.
  
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• Eerie twist in the disappearance and death of missing mum Tayla Spies as details emerge of a staggering prediction that was TRUE

  09-04-2025 01:02 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Facebook users following the case of Tayla Spies for the 63 days from when the young mum vanished until she was tragically found dead have highlighted a clairvoyant's eerie Tik Tok prediction.
  
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• What’s my horoscope for today? April 9, 2025 astrological predictions for your star sign

  09-04-2025 01:01 via metro.co.uk
  
  What’s in store for you today? (Picture: Metro.co.uk)Calm beats chaos and the clearest ideas land when you’re not chasing them.Libra and Scorpio, small moments spark the biggest shifts, so pay attention but don’t stress.
  Sagittarius and Capricorn, the right words at the right time could open doors.Ahead, you’ll find all the star signs’ horoscopes for today Wednesday 9, April 2025.Like checking your horoscope every morning? You can now sign up to our
  
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• Wes Streeting promises 'zero tolerance' to violence against NHS staff in key speech

  09-04-2025 01:01 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Health Secretary Wes Streeting will say 'no one should go to work fearing violence' as he addresses Unison union's annual conference in Liverpool on Wednesday
  
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• Waiting lists for large social homes hits 100 years in some areas, grim research shows

  09-04-2025 01:01 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The National Housing Federation said in 32 councils across England the wait for a social home with three or more bedrooms is now longer than 18 years - an entire childhood
  
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• Urgent warning to single mothers on dating apps as shocking study reveals they are more likely to become victims of paedophiles targeting them to gain access to children

  09-04-2025 01:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Men who sexually abuse children are almost four times more likely to use dating apps than non-offenders, the research by the Childlight Global Child Safety Institute found.
  
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• Universal Studios UK theme park CONFIRMED for market town as opening date revealed

  09-04-2025 01:01 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The resort, set to be among the most advanced in Europe, is expected to pump £50 billion into the economy and bring as many as 28,000 jobs during construction and operation
  
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• Universal Studios UK theme park: 6 exciting hidden details you might've missed in new map

  09-04-2025 01:01 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The highly anticipated attraction is set to be the first of its kind on British soil, with a host of immersive experiences - from thrilling roller coasters to iconic movie-themed rides
  
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• I tried No7’s top secret Future Renew addition – is it worth the hype?

  09-04-2025 01:01 via metro.co.uk
  
  It’s so secret I had to sign an NDA… (Picture: Claie Wilson/Metro)
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  Having had my head turned by the launch of No7s age-defying Future Renew range in 2023  – which includes serum, eye cream, day and night cream – I re
  
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• First look at new Universal theme park which could bring £50,000,000,000 to UK

  09-04-2025 01:01 via metro.co.uk
  
  The hugely popular Universal Studios theme park in Orlando, Florida (Picture: Shutterstock/Chansak Joe)An opening date has been set for the UK’s first Universal theme park after the government closed a deal with bosses at the film studio.The massive new attraction – predicted to bring in £50 billion to the UK- is preparing to open its doors on a site outside Bedford in 2031.It will make the English market town, located halfway between Cambridge and Northampton, the seventh pla
  
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• Disabled people urged to come forward after welfare reform plans hit milestone

  09-04-2025 01:01 via mirror.co.uk
  
  How disabled people can share their thoughts on the welfare changes
  
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• Jude Bellingham sends message to Arsenal after Real Madrid’s Champions League defeat

  09-04-2025 00:57 via metro.co.uk
  
  Jude Bellingham speaking after Arsenal thumped Real Madrid (Picture: X)Jude Bellingham insisted Arsenal were ‘really good’ after they dominated Real Madrid in the Champions League but has reminded the Gunners ‘anything can happen at the Bernabeu’ ahead of the return leg.Arsenal thumped Madrid 3-0 in a one-sided quarter-final first leg at the Emirates Stadium thanks to two stunning Declan Rice free-kicks and a goal from Mikel Merino.The result puts Arsenal in an incredibl
  
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• Sarina Wiegman blasts ‘sloppy’ Lionesses after Belgium defeat in Nations League

  09-04-2025 00:55 via metro.co.uk
  
  England boss Sarina Wiegman admits her side were ‘not good enough’ against Belgium (Picture: Getty)Sarina Wiegman blasted her ‘sloppy’ Lionesses team after they lost 3-2 to Belgium in the Women’s Nations League on Tuesday night.It was a poor away performance from England, who found themselves 3-0 down with just 29 minutes on the clock to leave Wiegman disappointed.Tessa Wullaert, who plays her club football for Inter Milan, scored twice while Everton’s Justin
  
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• Sarina Wiegman blasts ‘sloppy’ England Lionesses after shock Nations League defeat

  09-04-2025 00:55 via metro.co.uk
  
  England boss Sarina Wiegman admits her side were ‘not good enough’ against Belgium (Picture: Getty)Sarina Wiegman blasted her ‘sloppy’ Lionesses team after they lost 3-2 to Belgium in the Women’s Nations League on Tuesday night.It was a poor away performance from England, who found themselves 3-0 down with just 29 minutes on the clock to leave Wiegman disappointed.Tessa Wullaert, who plays her club football for Inter Milan, scored twice while Everton’s Justin
  
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• Prince Harry didn't visit King Charles despite pair being just miles apart during UK visit

  09-04-2025 00:40 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Prince Harry was in the UK on Tuesday for a hearing at the Royal Courts of Justice in London but did not see King Charles, whom he last met more than one year ago
  
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• Moment brazen thief walks into chippie and swipes tip jar off the counter before dropping it into her bag - as pal next to her stands vaping

  09-04-2025 00:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CCTV footage captured the moment the pair stole a jar of tips meant for staff at a chippie after distracting a waiter to leave the counter unattended.
  
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• Trump trade boss's astonishing four-word admission hints at the REAL reason Australia has been slugged in president's tariff spree

  09-04-2025 00:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer revealed the reason for the tariff on Australia.
  
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• Trump secretly told allies he's open to 'raising' taxes on the rich

  09-04-2025 00:28 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  President Donald Trump floated his interest in a proposal to tax the rich last week, according to a new report.
  
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• 'Paranoid' man, 37, slit his wife's throat and left her to die on children's bedroom floor after accusing her of speaking to other men

  09-04-2025 00:28 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Wahib Albaradan, 37, who had previously been diagnosed with schizophrenia, repeatedly accused mother-of-four Salam Alshara, 27, of speaking with other men.
  
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• LIVE: Election 2025 - Peter Dutton gives major update on his father and reveals the tough decision he had to make about his first debate

  09-04-2025 00:23 via dailymail.co.uk
  
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• Trump issues ominous new 'nuclear heat' warning ahead of bomb talks with Iran

  09-04-2025 00:22 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  President Trump referenced Iran and what he called 'nuclear heat' at at a White House event where he ridiculed fears about climate change, days before talks with Tehran.
  
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• Thug, 44, who ordered his XL Bully named King to 'get him, kill him' before hound mauled man and Good Samaritan is jailed

  09-04-2025 00:22 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Colin Pearson shouted at his dog saying 'kill him' before it unleashed a vicious attack on a man and a Good Samaritan, leaving both with serious injuries.
  
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