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Michael Jackson's son said why dad covered their faces growing up
There still is a lot of mystery surrounding Michael Jackson and how he raised his kids - but his son Prince attempted to provide some insight in a previous interview
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Shauna Hoare released after 8 years in jail for killing schoolgirl Becky Watts
Shauna Hoare was released from prison on licence today after serving half of her 17-year sentence for her part in the barbaric murder of 16-year-old schoolgirl Becky Watts
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Stomach-churning moment woman has huge wriggling cockroach pulled out of her ear
A viral TikTok video appears to show the sickening moment a live cockroach is pulled from a woman's ear – after she started complaining about a strange "popping" sensation in her head
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Ultra-rare Harry Potter book with tell-tale typo to make £19k profit at auction
J K Rowling is now a household name thanks to the monumental success of her Harry Potter series, but that wasn't always the case, and now a proof copy that spells her name wrong is up for auction
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Scientist's chilling warning over 'signals of next epidemic' coming for humans
A top public health expert who advised the Scottish Government during the Covid pandemic has called on the UK to do more to prepare for the next epidemic that could be brewing in animals across the country
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'We watched our mum starve to death for 18 months after botched gastric surgery'
Shannon Meenan Browse was just 32 when she died, after months of her family watching her throw up so often her teeth rotted out of her mouth and her hair fell out
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Brit mum dies during weight loss op in Turkey as devastated fiancé pays tribute
Emma Morrissey was told she didn't meet the criteria to have weight loss surgery on the NHS before travelling abroad for the procedure that led to her death, an inquest has heard.
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Mohamed Al Fayed bought Duke of Windsor's house and spent £10m on 'royal museum'
Mohamed Al Fayed has died at the age of 94, it was confirmed on Friday night. The self-made millionaire, friend of Princess Diana and ex-owner of Harrods was well known for his keen interest in the Royal Family
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Kevin Costner must pay estranged wife '£50k in child support' as sum is slashed
A court has decided how much child support Kevin Costner will pay to his estranged wife Christine Baumgartner as part of a hearing this week, months after their split was announced
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Mohamed Al Fayed was haunted by Princess Diana death conspiracy for 26 years
The self-made billionaire had long been one of the most prominent figures to fuel conspiracy theories about Diana's death, and in the years after her accident he claimed that she was "definitely murdered"
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Clampdown on beauticians over thousands of botched cosmetic procedures
The Government has launched a consultation on licensing the booming but largely unregulated industry, as many people offering the treatments are not qualified to carry them out
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Photos 'sparked feud' between Meghan and Camilla as Duchess 'refused to listen'
Meghan Markle allegedly left Camilla 'furious' after insisting on posting snaps of her during a visit to London's National Theatre on the same day as the now-Queen's domestic violence speech
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Pregnant woman's nightmare journey home from cancelled easyJet birthday trip
A heavily-pregnant woman hoping for a relaxing few days on holiday with her husband to celebrate her birthday has described the pair's nightmare journey home
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MH370 location ‘found’ as radio technology ‘detects plane’s final flight path’
Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 disappeared in 2014 carrying 239 passengers with its final resting place remaining a mystery - however, amateur radio technology may have found it
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Brother and sister taught separately as one part of school building is shut down
Among the schools affected by the reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete is Corpus Christi in South London, where one mum is facing her children being taught in two places as a result
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Actress and former model dies after botched Brazilian butt lift surgery
Argentine actress and former model Silvina Luna died at the age of 43 having spent 79 days in hospital due to kidney complications as a result of a botched Brazillian butt lift performed in 2011
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Fears more schools could shut over crumbling concrete - check list
Though not confirmed, it is estimated that around 24 schools in England have been told to close entirely because of the presence of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete
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Oprah Winfrey and The Rock's £8million fund boost for Hawaii wildfires victims
The People’s Fund of Maui aims to make monthly payments of £950 to the thousands of victims left homeless - and the chat show queen and Jumanji star kick it off with huge donation
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Mohamed Al-Fayed's bond with Di as Dodi's dad dies on eve of death anniversary
Egyptian billionaire businessman Mohamed Al Fayed - who has died aged 94 - was buried the day after the anniversary of the deaths of his eldest son Dodi Fayed and Princess Diana
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Chloe Ferry 'back' with 'cheating' ex after vowing not to reunite with him
Geordie Shore star Chloe Ferry dated Johnny Wilbo dated for a year before splitting last year. At the time, she accused him of messaging other girls behind her back
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Mohamed Al-Fayed cause of death confirmed by family in heartbreaking statement
Mohamed Al Fayed, the former owner of Harrods and owner of Fulham FC between 1997 and 2013, "passed away peacefully of old age" on Wednesday, said his family
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Tories are failing as 104 schools can't reopen because buildings are crumbling
Government insists parents will hear from the schools directly, but last night furious mums and dads hit out at the prospect of children facing days of disruption
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Shannna Moakler says Travis Barker's urgent matter doesn't involve their kids
Travis Barkers' ex-wife Shanna Moakler has confirmed the "urgent family matter" her ex-husband is dealing with is not related to their son and daughter, who she confirmed are safe
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Inside Lotto rapist's fire-ravaged home left lying in ruins and abandoned
The price-tag for the detached property, once worth £700,000, has been slashed to £300,000 as police try to claw back money from the jailed fraudster
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Ben Needham's mum urges police to rule out link with boy found in German river
Kerry Needham has alerted officers to an Interpol appeal to identify a young child’s body found dumped in the River Danube - her 21-month-old son vanished from Kos in 1991