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10 Nov 2026

PromotionalConsumer SavingsGrand Theft Auto VI

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order is under £49 in PS5 launch deal as pre
Grand Theft Auto VI is available to download this week and fans of the Rockstar Games franchise can save more than £16 on a physical copy at one retailer
1. 1. Grand Theft Auto VI pre-loads have opened ahead of the November 19 launch, requiring 212GB of console storage.
1. 2. Standard editions are priced at £64.99 across major retailers like Argos and GAME, alongside an exclusive £89.99 PlayStation Store version.
1. 3. New TopCashback customers ordering through Argos can reduce their effective purchase price to £48.37 via cashback bonuses.

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10 Nov 2026

OpinionSentencingCriminal Justice

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'Brand thought fame made him untouchable — but it was his victims’ courage that finally brought him down'
Russell Brand, the disgraced former comedian, carried out the rape and sexual assaults at a time when his bawdy behaviour was indulged and celebrated during his rise to stardom
1. 1. Russell Brand was sentenced to ten and a half years in prison for rape and sexual assault.
1. 2. Jon Venables was denied parole with another hearing scheduled in two years.
1. 3. Rotherham services achieved a 99% satisfaction score in motorway service rankings.

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10 Nov 2026

Current EventsAviation AccidentNTSB Investigation

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Cockpit recorder found by investigators after Florida Learjet crash killed nine near Donald Trump's estate
The private jet was en route to the Bahamas from Texas when pilots reported turbulence, icing and precipitation - the aircraft began losing altitude at an alarming rate.
1. 1. The National Transportation Safety Board recovered the cockpit voice recorder from the crashed Learjet.
1. 2. Investigators expect the recovered flight recorder could clarify the crash that killed all nine passengers and crew.
1. 3. The pilots reported turbulence, icing, and precipitation while cruising at 35,000 feet before losing control.

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10 Nov 2026

PoliticsPoliticsWhite House

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UFC boss has 'zero political aspirations' as he rejects Trump's Press Secretary 'offer'
Donald Trump and Dana White appear to have a close relationship: the US president agreed for a UFC bout to take place at the White House for the US' 250 anniversary celebrations
1. 1. Dana White stated that he has zero political aspirations.
1. 2. Donald Trump posted on Truth Social offering Dana White the position of White House Press Secretary.
1. 3. He said in an interview: "I will tell you I was only kidding but Dana loves the idea. There's only one Dana. He is great.

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9 Nov 2026

Current EventsJudicial SentencingRussell Brand

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Russell Brand sentencing live: Jemima Goldsmith shares incident with rapist who starts jail
1. 1. Russell Brand was convicted of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.
1. 2. Jemima Goldsmith stated that she called police to remove Russell Brand from her residence during a 2014 violent incident.
1. 3. DCMS committee chair Dame Caroline Dinenage stated that questions must be answered regarding media industry protection of talent.

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9 Nov 2026

Current EventsTrafficWeather Disruption

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Huge queues and 'thick fog' as crash closes motorway near Heathrow Airport
The road has since reopened, but experts have issued advice on how to deal with the adverse weather conditions as the fog stays in place until mid-morning on Monday
1. 1. A two-car crash blocked the westbound M4 motorway near Heathrow Airport in west London.
1. 2. The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for fog across large parts of England through Monday morning.
1. 3. The road has since reopened, but experts have issued advice on how to deal with the adverse weather conditions as the fog stays in place until mid-morning on Monday

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9 Nov 2026

PoliticsHealthPublishing

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Joe Biden issues heartbreaking cancer update as he says 'some days are better than others'
1. 1. Joe Biden's presidential memoir Promise Me, America is scheduled for release on November 17.
1. 2. Joe Biden completed stage four cancer treatment in October 2025.
1. 3. The former president has admitted the condition has slowed him down and that he will only be able to make limited appearances to promote his presidential memoir being released soon.

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9 Nov 2026

PoliticsForeign PolicyUS Politics

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turn as he announces US 'trying to end the war in Iran'
1. 1. Donald Trump stated he was only joking about offering UFC president Dana White the position of White House Press Secretary.
1. 2. Trump pushed back against Vice President JD Vance's assertion that military action in Iran caused the Republican midterm election losses.
1. 3. Trump claimed the United States is working to end the conflict in Iran through naval and land blockades under Operation Iron Gate.

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9 Nov 2026

Current EventsAviationFlight Diversion

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United Airlines flight from Tel Aviv to New York diverted ‘after declaring emergency’
The airline has confirmed that the plane landed 'to address an odor in the cabin' after looping around mid-flight and appearing to change its trajectory to Athens International Airport
1. 1. United Airlines Flight 168 from Tel Aviv to Newark diverted to Athens International Airport and landed safely after crew detected an unnamed odor in the cabin.
1. 2. The aircraft carried 230 passengers and 13 crew members who deplaned normally while United Airlines arranged a replacement aircraft.
1. 3. The diversion occurred amid heightened European aviation security concerns following a wave of hoax bomb threats across multiple international airports.

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9 Nov 2026

EntertainmentTelevisionBBC

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Strictly Come Dancing 2026 LIVE: Judge Craig 'fuming' with Shirley over Bethany axe
Strictly Come Dancing viewers were left shocked after discovering who the latest couple to be sent home was following a tense dance off between Bethany and Cach
1. 1. Bethany Antonia and Nancy Xu were eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing in Week 7 after head judge Shirley Ballas broke a tied panel vote to save Cach Mercer.
1. 2. Judges Craig Revel Horwood and Motsi Mabuse voted to save Antonia, leaving Horwood visibly unhappy with the casting decision.
1. 3. The surviving couples will compete in the next round to secure qualification for the annual Blackpool Tower episode.

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8 Nov 2026

Current EventsPublic HealthMouth Cancer

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Mouth cancer warning about ‘ulcers that don’t heal’ as 26 people now get devastating NHS diagnosis every day
NHS data shows 40% increase in mouth cancers as leading experts tell Mirror people should be wary of persistent ulcers or unexplained red or white patches
1. 1. New NHS data shows mouth cancer cases in England have surged by 40% in a decade with 26 diagnoses every day.
1. 2. Professor Mahvash Tavassoli, of Guy's Hospital, King's College London, says the surge could be in part caused by the common human papillomavirus (HPV), which can be transmitted through sexual contact.
1. 3. The Oral Health Foundation is urging people to check their mouths regularly and contact a dentist or GP about unusual changes.

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8 Nov 2026

Current EventsAnimal WelfarePet Laws

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Dog owners reminded of 8-week law as pet thefts increase across UK
1. 1. All dogs in the UK must be microchipped and registered by eight weeks of age or owners face fines.
1. 2. UK dog thefts rose by 5 percent in 2025 to nearly 1,200 reported incidents.
1. 3. A 2026 academic report based on police data identified specific pedigree breeds as prime targets for theft.

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8 Nov 2026

EntertainmentEntertainment NewsCelebrity Gossip

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Wayne Rooney set to break I'm A Celebrity rule before ITV show even starts
1. 1. The Manchester United icon has been rumoured to be one of 12 new campmates for the 2026 edition of the ITV show, which premieres on Monday, November 16.
1. 2. Campmates are not allowed to tell anyone, including friends who've been on the show before, that they are entering the Australian jungle until the broadcaster officially confirms the news.
1. 3. Rooney will need to undergo a psychological evaluation before officially taking part in the competition, and he will also need to inform the show's bosses of any physical ailments that could prevent him from participating in certain trials.

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8 Nov 2026

EntertainmentCelebrity NewsCriminal Justice

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Katy Perry to share 'dark' details on marriage to Russell Brand in tell-all book
Reports suggest that Ms Perry, who has not yet commented on her ex-husband's conviction, is in conversation with streaming giants Netflix and Hulu over a potential deal
1. 1. Katy Perry postponed project negotiations about her past marriage until the conclusion of Russell Brand's criminal trial.
1. 2. Russell Brand was convicted of rape and sexual assault charges and awaits formal sentencing.
1. 3. The BBC reissued an apology regarding historical misconduct complaints involving Russell Brand.

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8 Nov 2026

Current EventsCrimeHuman Trafficking

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Woman 'chained to bed for two years' only found after repair man heard 'muffled screams'
Court documents claim the woman was sexually assaulted and beaten during the nightmare ordeal, with chains on the headboard secured with 'large bolts, washers, and nuts'
1. 1. A maintenance repair worker discovered a woman chained to a bed frame in a North Dakota apartment.
1. 2. Prosecutors allege that Arturo Calzada Becerril and Erendira Amoles held a captive US citizen to secure legal immigration status.
1. 3. Police reports document that chains with padlocks and foam tubing were used to anchor the captive victim to the bed frame.

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8 Nov 2026

PoliticsNHSStroke Care

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'Urgent action' needed as strokes cost the UK nearly £250,000 every five minutes
EXCLUSIVE: Research from The Stroke Association found that every five minutes - the frequency with which someone has a stroke - the cost to the taxpayer is £244,600, nearly the price of a house
1. 1. Strokes currently cost UK taxpayers #25.7billion a year or #70.4million a day, with over half of this spent on social care.
1. 2. Instead of the recommended three hours a day five days a week, their data shows that the average amount of hospital rehabilitation a stroke survivor receives is just 40 minutes per day.
1. 3. With people living longer, the charity says without streamlining the process of diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation, the cost of strokes will increase by 40% to #35.9billion a year by 2035.

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7 Nov 2026

Current EventsAviation AccidentFamily Tribute

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pilot had final wish before 'soulmate' daughter died in horrific crash
"I wanted to be by her side. Inside the plane, to help, to be by her. I had to be next to her," the father of the co-pilot, who was killed in the horrific plane crash, said.
1. 1. A Learjet 60 en route from Texas to the Bahamas crashed in Palm Beach, Florida, killing nine people on board.
1. 2. The flight encountered turbulence, icing, and precipitation while cruising at 35,000 feet before losing altitude.
1. 3. He shared his final wish to be with his daughter in the final moments of her life.

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7 Nov 2026

Current EventsLegal ProceedingsDepartment of Justice

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Thomas Markle released on bond hours after arrest for alleged child sex abuse images
1. 1. Thomas Markle Sr was released under home detention and electronic monitoring following his arrest on federal charges related to child sexual abuse material.
1. 2. Federal investigators recovered roughly 78 items from two rented storage units in California after tips and evidence surfaced from the Philippines.
1. 3. A British police watchdog opened an inquiry into why the Metropolitan Police failed to pass 2019 allegations about Markle to partner agencies.

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7 Nov 2026

Current EventsNational SecurityLaw Enforcement

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Man arrested near White House after ‘weapons found’ in Trump ‘assassination bid’
1. 1. U.S. Secret Service officers arrested Ronny Yordrix Guanipa Chrinos on Constitution Avenue after locating three firearms in his vehicle.
1. 2. Ronny Yordrix Guanipa Chrinos stated to arresting officers that voices directed him to go to Washington, D.C. to kill Donald Trump.
1. 3. Immigration and Customs Enforcement lodged a detainer against Ronny Yordrix Guanipa Chrinos following his arrest on multiple weapons counts.

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7 Nov 2026

Current EventsLaw EnforcementPublic Safety

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Critical incident declared after shots fired in Swansea as boy, 16, and man, 41, arrested
1. 1. The event has been declared a critical incident and a criminal investigation is underway.
1. 2. A 41-year-old man from Llansamlet was arrested on the night of Friday, November 7 on suspicion of possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life.
1. 3. South Wales Police said one person has presented to police with minor injuries following the incident.

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7 Nov 2026

Current EventsUK CourtsRussell Brand Trial

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PM to consider rape trail changes so women not made to feel 'on trial' after Russell Brand conviction
1. 1. Andy Burnham plans to look at making changes to rape trials to ensure a woman is not left "feeling like she is on trial in court".
1. 2. On Friday, Commissioner of Police Sir Mark Rowley accused Brand's defence case of getting "very close to victim blaming".
1. 3. Brand faces years in prison when he appears for sentencing on Monday.

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6 Nov 2026

Current EventsUK CrimeJudicial Sentencing

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Thug travelled over 300 miles armed with zombie knife to attack woman in her own home
WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT Jordan Honey, 29, travelled for hours by train, armed with a zombie knife, before 'exploding into violence' at the victim's home
1. 1. Jordan Honey was convicted at Exeter Crown Court of intentional strangulation, grievous bodily harm, and three other offenses.
1. 2. Jordan Honey received a life sentence with a minimum custodial term of 15 years.
1. 3. Police arrested Jordan Honey at his father's residence in Suffolk and seized the weapon.

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6 Nov 2026

Current EventsPolice InvestigationEva Geller

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grandmother, 90, tragically dies 11 months after being shot during Sydney terror attack
Eva Geller, 90, survived the Holocaust and moved to Australia after the Second World War - but she tragically was shot in the terror attack at Bondi beach last December
1. 1. Eva Geller, a great grandmother, was shot during the attack in Sydney, Australia, last December 14.
1. 2. Tragically, the 90-year-old Holocaust survivor passed away on Thursday evening (November 5), her Rabbi said on Friday.
1. 3. Cops are now determining if Ms Geller should be considered the 16th victim of the massacre.

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6 Nov 2026

Current EventsDesert Bonfire BlastPhoenix Police Investigation

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Girl, 16, seriously injured after item explodes on bonfire
'There was a lot of blood, it was like a scene out of a horror movie,' said the teenage girl's brother of the terrifying scene as the object detonated, sending debris flying into the crowd
1. 1. Phoenix police reported that an explosion around 10:30 p.m. at a desert gathering injured multiple attendees with debris.
1. 2. A 16-year-old girl has been left serious injured after an item tossed onto a bonfire exploded at a Halloween party in the United States.
1. 3. Investigators told PEOPLE they believe the person who threw the object into the fire left before authorities arrived.

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6 Nov 2026

Current EventsMissing PersonPolice Appeal

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Police issue update on desperate search for pensioner who vanished while walking his dog
1. 1. Greater Manchester Police have intensified the search for 69-year-old Anthony, missing since November 1, 2026, after his dog was found alone roughly a mile from where he was last seen.
1. 2. Investigators have deployed underwater search teams while exploring multiple hypotheses, including whether Anthony may have entered the water near a local canal path.
1. 3. Authorities released an image of the missing dog lead and requested public assistance along the walking route behind the Royal Oak pub.

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6 Nov 2026

Current EventsLaw EnforcementRoyal Family

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Thomas Markle investigators find '7,000 deplorable photos of abuse'
Detectives have also named Meghan's half-brother, Thomas Markle Jr, as a 'person of interest' in their probe, which continues to investigate the alleged abuse images
1. 1. Philippine authorities recovered over 7,000 photos and a video during an investigation into Thomas Markle Sr.
1. 2. Thomas Markle Jr has been designated as a person of interest in the Philippine investigation.
1. 3. The Metropolitan Police made a voluntary referral to the IOPC regarding its handling of a 2019 letter concerning Thomas Markle Sr.

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6 Nov 2026

Current EventsMetropolitan PoliceRussell Brand Trial

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Russell Brand's downfall in full – swirling allegations to sexual predator's conviction for rape — updates
Russell Brand, at his height of fame was a hugely popular TV personality, will be sentenced on Monday after being found guilty of one count of rape and three charges of sexual assault
1. 1. A jury at Southwark Crown Court convicted Russell Brand of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault relating to incidents between 2004 and 2009.
1. 2. The trial judge remanded Brand into custody and told him to expect an inevitable and lengthy prison term at his upcoming sentencing hearing.
1. 3. The Metropolitan Police stated that files concerning separate rape allegations by two other women have been submitted to prosecutors as investigations continue.

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5 Nov 2026

ScienceNutrition ResearchDietary Health

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New warning for anyone using almond, soy or oat milk, cheese and yoghurt
The UK alert covers 146 plant-based milks, 76 yoghurts and 67 cheese products
1. 1. A published study suggests replacing dairy with plant-based alternatives could reduce intake of key vitamins and minerals.
1. 2. Researchers from Surrey and Queen's University Belfast found dairy alternatives led to declines in iodine, calcium, and B vitamins.
1. 3. Tom Sanders stated that iodine deficiency cannot be reliably predicted from dietary intake records alone.

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5 Nov 2026

Current EventsCapital PunishmentLethal Injection

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Physician in Christa Pike’s botched execution made IV mishap four months prior
Despite Tony Carruthers' failed execution attempt in May Dr. Fowler was asked to serve in the same capacity just four months later at Christa Pike’s botched execution
1. 1. Dr. Fowler served as the execution physician during aborted lethal injections for both Tony Carruthers and Christa Pike in 2026.
1. 2. Christa Pike survived two lethal doses of pentobarbital during an execution attempt by the state of Tennessee on September 30, 2026.
1. 3. A Tennessee prison warden testified in a deposition that execution teams did not practice placing IV lines during protocol training.

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5 Nov 2026

Current EventsAviation AccidentNTSB Investigation

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pilot, 20, was 'most naturally gifted pilot' instructor taught in 40
The Learjet co-pilot's former instructor and mentor shared a crushing tribute to Nathalia Gadelha Filguerias, following her death in this weekend's plane crash in Florida, saying she was 'born to fly'
1. 1. Nathalia Gadelha Filgueiras died alongside co-pilot Jeff Gregory when their Learjet 60 crashed in Palm Beach.
1. 2. All nine individuals aboard the Learjet 60 were killed in the Florida crash.
1. 3. The National Transportation Safety Board deployed about 20 investigators to analyze systems, weather, and recordings.

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