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Sir Tom Jones tells fans he thought life 'was over' after flu
The singer from Pontypridd told the audience just how serious his "bad case of the flu" was.
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More women likely to come forward, says detective who led Russell Brand investigation
Det Supt Andy Furphy said he hoped other potential victims would gain "courage" and "confidence" from the guilty verdicts.
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The Russell Brand I saw in court was not the flamboyant character most people will know
Brand stood upright in the dock as the verdicts were read out in court - ending this sometimes surreal trial.
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Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault by UK court
British comedian was convicted by jury at London court of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.
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Japanese Phenom Shoki Oda Linked to Yankees, Dodgers, Phillies, Rangers in New MLB Rumors
With 18-year-old pitching phenom Shoki Oda eyeing an immediate move to MLB rather than starting his pro career in his native Japan, several clubs have been linked to the right-hander.
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‘Healthcare not bombs’: How Gaza shaped Adam Hamawy’s path to US Congress
Former army surgeon and Gaza volunteer Hamawy is the first Muslim American elected to the US Congress from New Jersey.
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Could the US midterms further isolate Israel in Washington?
The midterms showed that challenging support for Israel can win votes. But changing US foreign policy may be harder.
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Burning rubbish chokes besieged Yemeni city of Taiz
Taiz residents face health risks as waste accumulates amid sniper fire, forcing people to burn it in the streets.
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Joint List says it will back Eisenkot to form Israel’s next government
Arab-led parties won a record 19 seats in Israel’s 120-seat parliament in last week’s general election.
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Batman’s bike could be yours, if you have a spare $1.2 million
Batman’s motorbike, known as the Batpod, is going under the hammer as part of a movie memorabilia auction, with an estimate of up to £900,000 ($1.2 million).
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Her Princess Diana collection is built on manifestation. And a few re-mortgages
Renae Plant is thought to have one of the world’s largest private collections of the late royal’s belongings.
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Could this be the last Bonfire Night for noisy fireworks?
About 20 million people enjoy fireworks at home every year, but some campaigners want quieter displays.
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Workers strike across France, hundreds of thousands expected to protest
Demonstrators are demanding an increase in the minimum wage and higher salaries for all workers, among other reforms.
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6 NFL Teams That Should Be the Biggest Buyers at the 2026 Trade Deadline
Every year, before the NFL trade deadline, playoff-contending teams make moves to shore up roster weaknesses or keep pace in division races. While some clubs will stand pat, expect some activity in the coming days, with notable names in the rumor mill.
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Married at First Sight UK cancelled after BBC revealed rape allegations
Channel 4 will reinvest the show's budget in "distinctive new programming" and said sorry again to the women involved.
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Congress defeat: How Trump’s allies are distancing themselves from Iran war
US Vice President JD Vance blames the war for the midterm rout as Democrats prepare to use Congress to rein it in.
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New bomb threats bring more disruption to flights across Europe
Flights make emergency landings in France, Italy and Bulgaria days after bomb threats disrupted air traffic.
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These rare killer whales are threatened by shipping noise. AI is turning down the din
How AI smart buoys could give 76 endangered southern resident killer whales a better chance at survival.
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World’s 50 best restaurants for 2026 revealed
The 50 announced its annual awards for the best restaurants across the globe, and for anyone interested in fine dining, the awards are akin to the Oscars.
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Wemby's Historic Game Helps Spurs Beat Mavs, Box Score Stats & Highlights for Flagg, Kyrie, More
Victor Wembanyama is good at basketball.
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Iran war live: Trump says war caused election wipeout but he ‘had to do it’
President Trump admits Iran war ‘largely’ caused Republicans’ US election wipeout, but says he ‘had to do it’.
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US midterm election results live: Trump blames Iran war after losses
A Democratic romp has rocked the US political landscape, but several closely contested races remain too close to call.
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MLB Free Agency 2026-27: Contract and Landing Spot Predictions for Top 25 Players
Welcome to Bleacher Report's 2026-27 countdown of the top 25 MLB free agents, where we will predict the contracts and destinations of some of the best players available on the open market.
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2026 NFL Trade Block Big Board Entering Week 9
For NFL teams hoping to add a marquee player or move off of veteran contracts, the clock is ticking. The 2026 trade deadline will arrive at 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday.
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Goldman Says Slowing Inflation Is Best Path to Lower US Yields
For all the US Treasury’s efforts to stem rising borrowing costs, cooling inflation remains the most compelling way to lower bond yields, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc.
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Saudis Shuttle Oil North on Sinokor Tankers to Evade Houthis
Shipowners including Sinokor Group are helping Saudi Arabian crude exit the Red Sea via the safer northern route, as Iran-backed militants target the kingdom’s exports via the Bab el Mandeb chokepoint in the south.
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Goldman Muscles Into Indian Banks’ Turf With State Share Deals
Goldman Sachs Group Inc. is making inroads into a corner of India’s deal landscape that’s long been the near-exclusive hunting ground of local finance giants: government share sales.
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China Said to Weigh Potential Bid to Host 2028 UN Climate Summit
China is considering a proposal to host the annual United Nations climate summit in 2028, a move that would signal the country’s intent to show greater global leadership on the issue.
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Korean Chipmakers’ Cash Payout Plans May Drive Won Rally Further
Unprecedented shareholder-return plans by South Korea’s two chipmaking giants are emerging as a key swing factor for the won, potentially extending its recent rally if the firms tap local currency markets to fund the payouts.
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Europe Has Its Own Biotech Star as Argenx Soars on Trial Success
It’s been a big week for biotech stocks on both sides of the Atlantic.
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Goldman, JPMorgan Are Among Most Bullish on Europe
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Stevenage Braces for Life After GSK as Drugmaker Moves to Cambridge
Nursing a pint at a pub a short walk from GSK Plc’s research headquarters in Stevenage, 30 miles north of London, Paul Jamison is fretting about the British drugmaker’s campus becoming a wasteland. The town’s largest employer is leaving, with the majority of …
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UK Firms in Distress Rises 9% Led By Consumer-Facing Sectors
The number of UK firms in critical financial distress grew by 9% in the past year, with consumer-facing industries coming under the most strain, according to research from financial and real estate advisory group BTG.
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The $28,000 Course for an AI Job Nobody Quite Understands Yet
Business schools are racing to prepare executives for the newest C-suite role, even as companies are still figuring out what chief AI officers will do.
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