All news for 2023-09-26

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Huge fire at wedding venue kills more than 100 as flames rip through building
More than 100 people have been killed at at least 200 have been injured after a fire ripped through a wedding venue in Al-Hamdaniya in Iraq's northern Nineveh province
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Cucurella lays down the law to Pochettino after blocking Man Utd transfer
Marc Cucurella wants to leave Chelsea in January after seeing his proposed transfer to Manchester United break down in summer - with Mauricio Pochettino open to an exit
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Richest 1% to get £1million tax break as Tories plot cut to Universal Credit
Rishi Sunak is considering abolishing inheritance tax despite warnings it will starve the NHS and schools of much-needed cash. Only wealthy families would benefit
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John Lewis is opening Christmas shops today including Quality Street stations
John Lewis shoppers will be able to fill a Quality Street tin with a choice of 12 different chocolates, including the returning Coffee Creme - which is back after 20 years - and the famous Green Triangle
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'Spectacle of Matt Hancock carving out a reality TV career makes grim viewing'
With discharging untested Covid patients into homes at the start of the pandemic ruled unlawful at an earlier hearing, Hancock will be at forefront of new court case
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Inside lotto winners dream bachelor pad - from fake lake to three bars
Gareth Bull spent four years building the house, which he said helped him survive during the coronavirus pandemic lockdowns, after scooping £41million with EuroMillions ticket
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Heinz launches strange new pasta sauce that will leave Italians furious
The food giant says it is appealing to the 24% of people who enjoy eating the strange-sounding combo - but it will only be on shelves for four weeks
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Families of Covid victims launch court fight to prove state caused the deaths
The relatives blame a lack of testing in hospitals and care homes at around the time of a decision by then Health Secretary Matt Hancock to order the discharge untested patients
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MAFS UK viewers stunned as bridezilla Peggy fumes amid row over X-rated snaps
Peggy and Georges' marital bliss didn't last long after a row erupted over posting adult material online and Married at First Sight UK viewers don't think she handled it well
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Center Parcs worker killed in 'tragic accident' named as 'fantastic grandmother'
Penny Bulpitt, a Center Parcs supervisor at the Woburn Forest resort in Bedfordshire, died in a "tragic accident" after being hit by a car on Friday night as her devastated family have spoken out
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Travis Kelce denies cheating allegations as his ex warns Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce seemed to go public at Sunday's Chiefs games, but an accusation from his ex could cause everything to crumble. He's finally responded
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Victor Osimhen threatens to sue Napoli after own club post “unacceptable” video
Napoli striker Victor Osimhen will ‘reserve the right to take legal action’ against his own club following a bizarre video posted by the club seemingly mocking the player
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Katie Price's savage dig at Peter Andre as she demands Carl Woods sings his song
Katie Price is no afraid when it comes to taking little jabs at her former lovers and now Peter Andre is in the firing line after she says Carl Woods is much better looking
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Danny Hatchard hits out at 'rude and confrontational' doorman in bar spat
The soap actor is currently in a touring production of The Full Monty - but didn't have a good experience while out on the town in Cheltenham following a performance
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Powerball jackpot grows to $835million ahead of next draw - the 4th largest ever
A lucky American could scoop a huge prize this Wednesday as the Powerball jackpot hit an estimated $835million. Winners will be able to choose between annual payments or a lump sum
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Aaron Rodgers speaks on Zach Wilson woes and aims sly dig at New York Jets fans
The injured quarterback spoke openly about his concerns regarding the negativity surrounding the New York Jets after two defeats in succession and called on fans to get behind Zach Wilson
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Ten Hag sends Sancho pointed message with explanation on Sofyan Amrabat role
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag's admiration for Sofyan Amrabat's willingness to play in any position was somewhat of a pointed message to several of his teammates
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Prince Harry 'desperate' return to the UK but is 'being blocked' by Meghan
Meghan Markle reportedly 'blocking' Prince Harry's interest in finding a home base in the UK as he was recently denied a room this month at the Windsor Castle due to his short notice
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Huge explosion in petrol station kills at least 68 amid 'ethnic cleansing' fears
The incident on Monday evening in Stepanakert city left hundreds of people injured as Nagorno-Karabakh presidential aide ruled out the likelihood of sabotage as the cause
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Erik ten Hag offers Mason Mount update after Man Utd ace subbed off at half-time
Mason Mount was brought off at half-time during Manchester United's 3-0 victory over Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday, having missed the Red Devils' previous five games
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Homeless man banned from begging as he makes over £20k a year outside McDonald's
James Chamber, 30, was hauled before a court and banned from asking people for money after he was making over £20,000 a year begging outside a McDonald's in Lincoln city centre
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Man Utd news live - PFA offer help with Sancho row, Mount nears return
Manchester United claimed a much needed three points away to Burnley in the Premier League on Saturday and now face a crucial double header with Crystal Palace over the next four days
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Baywatch's Donna D'Errico leaves nothing to the imagination in new racy photos
Donna D'Errico's bold post left fans rolling back the years as the 55-year-old model and former Baywatch actress showed her ageless beauty in a barely-there outfit
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Poisonous Suella Braverman's nasty new low trying to distract from own failures
During a speech in Washington, DC, Ms Braverman claimed only “some” of the thousands who die crossing seas are real asylum seekers as she said multiculturalism is a "failure"
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Dad's eerie final text to daughter about 'weird day' just before dying in hotel
Retired schoolteacher David Barden, 71, travelled to Morocco to take part in a charity bike ride, but died in tragic circumstances when a 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck