Ben Needham police resolve dispute over dig site on Greek island of Kos
Police searching for clues surrounding missing toddler Ben Needham say they have managed to resolve a dispute with a local landowner, which briefly halted a dig for evidence. Officers from South Yorkshire and their Greek colleagues were forced to suspend excavation work near an old farmhouse on the holiday island of Kos, after the landowner aired concerns. Ben Needham was last seen playing outside the farmhouse shortly before he vanished on 24 July, 1991.
Sky NewsNicole Kidman can't believe how young she was when she married Tom Cruise
The star was a wife with two kids by the time she was Taylor Swift’s age.
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Trump deepens attack on former Miss Universe, Clinton calls him 'unhinged'
By Doina Chiacu WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump deepened his attacks on a former beauty queen Alicia Machado on Friday, calling her "disgusting" and alleging the existence of a sex tape as he refused to back away from an issue that threatens to damage his already weak standing among women and Hispanics. Trump was quickly and sharply rebuked by his Democratic rival, Hillary Clinton, and by Machado, a Venezuelan-born former Miss Universe who was criticized by Trump for gaining weight after she won the crown in 1996. Clinton called the Republican candidate "unhinged." Clinton had raised Trump's treatment of Machado during the two candidates' first debate on Monday night as an example of how he views women.
ReutersAngelina Jolie was "Terrified" of Brad Pitt
As the divorce between Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt continues, new information about Brad’s behavior as a parent has emerged. Angelina was reportedly terrified for her children.
HollyScoopThe photo that sums up the devastating impact of the Olympics on Brazil's street children
A photograph of a Brazilian child sleeping rough on a Rio de Janeiro street below banners for the 2016 Olympic Games symbolises the devastating impact of the sporting event on thousands of children and young people in the city, according to a rights group. Terre des Hommes, a network of 10 national children's rights organisations, has investigated what it claims to be violations of rights committed before and during the multi-sport event held in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro between 5 August and 21 August 2016. According to Rio City Hall's official data 22,000 families were evicted from their homes after Rio was chosen to host the Olympics, which had an official slogan of "New World".
International Business TimesAmber Rose ‘body shamed‘ by Dancing With The Stars
Amber Rose says she felt ‘body shamed’ during her performance on Dancing With The Stars. The reality star said Julianne Hough’s comments following her dance singled her out because of her curvaceous body shape. “Last night was like, they did the commentary, and I, it was a point in the dance where I had to lift my leg up and Maks [Chmerkovskiy] dipped me & [Julianne] said, ‘Oh, I’m uncomfortable,’ and instantly I felt, I did feel body shamed,” she said.
Amy NickellJim Carrey victim to more vicious claims from late girlfriend’s ex-husband
Jim Carrey has fallen victim to yet more vicious claims from the estranged ex-husband of his late girlfriend who is now saying that the actor forced Cathriona White to take the morning after pill. Mark Burton plans to show the texts as evidence in a wrongful death lawsuit planned to take place next week. Burton also claims that Jim Carrey used a conversation about their parents as an excuse to send Cathriona tasteless, sexually explicit messages.
Amy NickellManchester United star Juan Mata opens up about summer exit lies and Jose Mourinho relationship
Juan Mata has assured that it was completely false he considered leaving Manchester United following the summer arrival of Jose Mourinho to Old Trafford. Mourinho sold Mata to United in January 2014 despite the Spaniard maestro had been named Chelsea's player of the season in 2011-12 and 2012-13, helping the Blues to consecutive Champions League and Europa League triumphs under Roberto Di Matteo and Rafa Benitez.
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Carmakers Nissan and Jaguar demand duty guarantees after Brexit
Britain's two biggest carmakers are demanding guarantees from the Government over the impact from Brexit on their businesses before they commit to future investment. Nissan, whose Sunderland's car plant is Britain's biggest, wants the UK to pledge compensation for any tax barriers that may be raised as a result of leaving the European Union. Boss Carlos Ghosn said it could not afford to "wait until the end of Brexit" for a deal.
Sky NewsPrince George and Princess Charlotte enjoy a royal engagement at a garden party
The two young royals appeared at the official event while on a tour of Canada.
SNAPPA NewsEastEnders spoilers: Mick Carter threatens to shop Aunt Babe to the police
The Queen Vic landlord - played by Danny Dyer - gives Babe (Annette Badland) an ultimatum because she has been stalling about paying Pam and Les Coker (Lin Blakley and Roger Sloman) their money back after viciously blackmailing them. In a preview video you can see above, Mick asks Babe what’s happening with the Cokers’ money but she makes excuses saying she has been too busy making food at the pub to gather the funds together.
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Help to Buy housing scheme to close this year
Help to Buy has become the latest flagship policy of David Cameron and George Osborne to be dumped by Theresa May's Government. The new Chancellor, Philip Hammond, has announced the scheme will be closed at the end of the year, though he insisted it was always due to finish then. It is the latest in a series of major policy U-turns since Mr Cameron left Downing Street in July and Mrs May sacked Mr Osborne as Chancellor in her first act as Prime Minister.
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Growth in peril as east Europeans 'sweat blood' to find workers
By Gergely Szakacs SOLTVADKERT, Hungary (Reuters) - At peak harvest time, Hungarian winemaker Sandor Font has enough work for 30 people at his vineyard south of Budapest - if only he could find enough grape-pickers. In the end, he had to make do with about 10, mostly guest workers from Romania.
ReutersHuman hair and anti-freeze: Study reveals grim ingredients found in everyday foods
A study carried out by Privilege insurance has found that some loaves contains L-Cysteine, an amino acid used to prolong shelf-life, which comes from human hair. As if that wasn’t gross enough, it’s believed that much of the hair used to make this protein is sourced from the floors of Chinese hair salons.
Yahoo NewsLiam Gallagher calls his mum five times a day
Liam Gallagher calls his mother five times a day - and asks after his brother Noel every time. Filmmaker Mat Whitecross, who has directed new Oasis documentary Supersonic, said: “Peggy says they both ring her every day and the first thing they do is ask after each other. Despite the tension between Liam and Noel, and the fact they never filmed any of Supersonic together, Mat still believes there’s a chance Oasis could reform in the future.
James LeyfieldBritish Steel returns to profit in the first 100 days after Tata sale, says executive chairman
British Steel has returned to profits in just 100 days after it was sold by India's Tata Steel, executive chairman Roland Junck said on Thursday (29 September). This London-based company was re-formed from assets acquired from Tata Steel Europe by Greybull Capital. In a statement, Junck said, "I am delighted to be able to announce that we have hit our performance targets and returned the business to profitability in our first 100 days as an independent company.
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Yahoo hacked by 'professional' criminals: researchers
An analysis published by the security firm InfoArmor suggests that stolen data from Yahoo was sold to a state-sponsored group at one point
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Bosnian Muslim politician wages veiled fight against prejudice
By Daria Sito-Sucic ZENICA, Bosnia (Reuters) - Politicians across Europe are calling for a ban on the Islamic veil but Bosnian Muslim Indira Sinanovic is defying the trend as well as widespread prejudice in her own country, becoming the first fully-veiled woman here to run for public office. Sinanovic, 37, wears the niqab - a garment that covers the hair and all the face apart from the eyes - and her aim if elected to the council in her central Bosnian hometown of Zavidovici is to battle prejudice and social exclusion. Bosnia has no laws against the public wearing of the niqab and the burqa, clothes that have come to be associated with a fundamentalist reading of Islam, but a ban on court officials wearing headscarves has made Sinanovic and other activists wary.
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New Jersey train rams into station, kills bystander, injures 108 others
By Frank McGurty and Amy Tennery HOBOKEN, N.J. (Reuters) - A commuter train ploughed into a station in New Jersey at the height of Thursday's morning rush hour, killing a woman on the platform and injuring more than 100 people as it brought down part of the roof and scattered debris over the concourse. Witnesses described terrifying scenes as the front of the train smashed through the track stop at high speed and into the Hoboken terminal, toppling support columns and creating chaos at one of the busiest transit hubs in the New York City area. "We have no indication that this is anything other than a tragic accident but ... we're going to let the law enforcement professionals pursue the facts," New Jersey Governor Christie said at a news conference in Hoboken alongside New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.
ReutersAdorable baby gorilla sleeps in the palm of its mother's hand
A critically endangered Western Lowland gorilla has been born at Twycross Zoo. The baby is less than a week old and remains as-yet-unnamed. Mother Ozala cradles the baby while it's exhibitionist brother Lope steals the show.
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Australia chooses US defence giant for submarine combat systems
Lockheed Martin beat out US rival Raytheon to win the contract to fit out the Aus$50 billion French-designed submarines
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London to launch inquiry into foreign property ownership - report
London's mayor Sadiq Khan will launch an inquiry into foreign ownership of property in the British capital which has helped push up housing costs, the Guardian newspaper cited him as saying on Thursday. "It's clear we need to better understand the different roles that overseas money plays in London's housing market, the scale of what's going on, and what action we can take to support development and help Londoners find a home," the Guardian quoted Khan as saying. "That's why we are commissioning the most thorough research on this matter ever undertaken in Britain – the biggest look of its kind at this issue – so we can figure out exactly what can be done." London property prices rose more than 12 percent in the 12 months to July after notching up annual gains of around 20 percent in mid-2014, according to official data.
ReutersEverything you need to know about the independent inquiry into child sex abuse
It has found itself in difficulties from the outset.
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Rosetta's last image before suicide mission
The Rosetta spacecraft ended its historic £1.2bn mission by smashing into the comet it has been chasing for 12 years.
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UK consumer confidence surges to pre-Brexit levels - survey
British consumer morale rocketed back to pre-Brexit levels in September, a survey found, confounding expectations that the vote to leave the EU would wreak more lasting damage on Briton's willingness to spend. Market research firm GfK's gauge of consumer confidence suffered its sharpest drop in over 26 years in July as economists said Brexit would pitch the economy into recession, but data suggests Britain has avoided a rapid slump. The GfK index, based on an online poll of 2,000 people, rose to -1 in September from -7 in August - the biggest increase since June last year and restoring levels seen in the months before the June 23 referendum.
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