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WorldGemma Collins' Mother Joan Dies After Pneumonia Battle
Reality television personality Gemma Collins has announced the death of her mother, Joan. Joan Collins passed away peacefully after a battle with pneumonia. She had been hospitalised twice in six months due to the illness. Her parents had celebrated their 50th anniversary earlier this year.
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Pensioner with Parkinson's convicted over £3.34 car tax
An 86-year-old man with Parkinson's disease was convicted in Lincoln Magistrates' Court over an unpaid car tax bill of £3.34. His car was untaxed for six weeks. The case was handled via the Single Justice Procedure.
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Shell Profits Surge to $9.84bn Amidst Global Energy Crisis
Shell reported a net profit of $9.84bn for the second quarter of 2024, more than double the previous year's figure. The increase is attributed to rising oil and gas prices influenced by Middle East conflict, while production from its integrated gas division fell.
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WorldWoman, 19, Discovers Perimenopause, Freezes Eggs
A 19-year-old woman in Hertfordshire was diagnosed with perimenopause and a significantly low ovarian reserve, prompting her to undergo egg freezing. The procedure, not funded by the NHS for personal reasons, resulted in 17 frozen eggs.
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WorldTravolta's Saturday Night Fever suit to auction
John Travolta's white suit from the 1977 film Saturday Night Fever is set to go under the hammer. The three-piece costume, worn by Travolta as Tony Manero, could sell for as much as £300,000. The auction will feature over 1,700 items.
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De Zerbi hails Tottenham youngster 'precious diamond'
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi has described academy graduate Luca Williams-Barnett as a "precious diamond" and a "potential special player". The 17-year-old impressed in a friendly against Sydney FC, scoring a Panenka penalty in the shootout.
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WorldCarrick Lists Four Man Utd Players for Sale
Michael Carrick has told four Manchester United players they are surplus to requirements. Radek Vítek, Harry Amass, Dan Gore, and Toby Collyer have been informed they can seek new clubs. Carrick has also made significant midfield signings.
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WorldMan Arrested After Air Rifle Fired Outside York Mosque
A 44-year-old man has been arrested after a firearm was discharged outside York Mosque and Islamic Centre. The weapon is believed to have been an air rifle and no injuries were reported.
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British Analyst Jailed in Saudi Arabia Faces Deteriorating Health
Ahmed Al-Doush, a British business analyst from Manchester, remains imprisoned in Saudi Arabia since August 2024. Initially sentenced to 10 years, his term was reduced to five on appeal. Human rights organisations and a UN group have raised concerns about his trial's fairness and the arbitrary nature of his detention.
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WorldLloyds Banking Group Profit Jumps 23%
Lloyds Banking Group reported a 23% increase in pre-tax profit to £4.3 billion for the first half of 2026. The bank plans to achieve further cost savings through AI and digital transformation under its new 'Accelerate 2030' strategy.
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WorldWildfire forces evacuations in Suffolk amid heatwave
A major incident was declared at Dunwich Heath in Suffolk where a wildfire prompted evacuations of properties including Coastguard Cottages and Cliff House Holiday Park. Approximately 90 firefighters worked to control the blaze. Heat-health alerts were in place for London.
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Shell Earnings Surge Amid Market Volatility
Shell's underlying earnings rose to £12.55 billion in the first half of 2026, a 70% increase driven by volatile oil prices and strong trading performance. Despite disruptions, including an attack on its Qatar facility, the company saw significant profit growth across its operations.
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WorldWoman froze eggs at 19 after early menopause diagnosis
Kira Jones, now 25, was diagnosed with perimenopause at 19 after an AMH test revealed a low ovarian reserve. She froze 17 eggs, a procedure not funded by the NHS for personal reasons, to ensure future family options.
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WorldArsenal in £75m talks for Newcastle midfielder Guimaraes
Arsenal are in advanced negotiations with Newcastle United over a £75m-plus deal for midfielder Bruno Guimaraes. Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has refused to guarantee the Brazilian's future, while Liverpool are preparing an £85.7m bid for Lyon forward Bradley Barcola.
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Briton Seydou Traore Becomes First NFL Academy Graduate in NFL
Seydou Traore has made history as the first graduate of England's NFL Academy to be drafted into the National Football League. The 23-year-old's path to the NFL involved a move to Florida at 19, a transition from goalkeeper to wide receiver and tight end, and four years of development in the United States.
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WorldBeckenham restaurant wins licence battle after noise complaints
Pierluigi’s, a Beckenham restaurant, has successfully appealed against Bromley Council’s decision to revoke its premises licence after noise complaints caused vibrations in nearby homes. The court imposed conditions, but the restaurant has applied to extend weekend opening until 1:30am.
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99-year-old former farmer shows cow at Stranraer Show
Jackie Brown, 99, a resident at Belmont Care Centre in Stranraer, showed an Ayrshire cow at the Stranraer Show after staff shared his wish on social media. He received a rosette for 'Supreme Champion, Oldest Handler' and called the experience 'unbelievable'.
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WorldMcCoy's launches NFL-themed crisps with Super Bowl prize draw
McCoy's has released Hot Kick Ketchup and Yellow Mustard crisps in partnership with the NFL, featuring player-card packaging. The promotion includes a competition to win a trip to Super Bowl LXI in Los Angeles and a share of a £100,000 prize pot.
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Singapore fines French student for licking vending machine straw
A 19-year-old French student in Singapore has been fined S$600 for licking a straw from an orange juice vending machine and returning it to the dispenser. The incident, filmed and shared on Instagram, prompted the company to replace all 500 straws in the machine.
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Australia sues Telegram over extremist content failures
Australia has launched legal action against Telegram, accusing the platform of failing to remove pro-terror material, including footage of the Christchurch shootings. The eSafety regulator seeks a record fine and warns of potential service bans if compliance is not met.
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