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The fury and heartbreak of Egypt’s stunning World Cup collapse
BBC Sport unpicks a game that will go down in World Cup history for featuring a team who were two goals down so late on, but who went on to win without needing extra time.
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Doug Burgum says vandalism of Reflecting Pool started as early as June 9 after Trump announced renewal
The National Mall Reflecting Pool faced repeated vandalism after President Donald Trump ordered its restoration, prompting mobile camera stations and a crackdown.
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Telstra network goes down: Aussies unable to make phone calls or access mobile data
Telstra, Australia’s largest telecommunications provider, suffered a major mobile network outage that left thousands of customers across the country unable to make phone calls or access mobile data on Wednesday morning. The company confirmed it was investigating “an issue affecting some mobile calls and data connections”, advising customers that reconnection might work on a second…
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Watch Eddie Vedder soak up the glory as Pearl Jam’s ‘Alive’ is played during hydration break of USA vs Belgium World Cup match
Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder was filmed relishing the moment as the band’s 1991 song ‘Alive’ played over the stadium PA during a hydration break at the FIFA World Cup match between the USA and Belgium at Seattle Stadium on 6 July 2026. Cameras cut to the hometown musician in the stands, where he raised…
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Karlovy Vary’s Promises Industry Section Announces Award Winners
The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival’s Promises industry strand has announced the winners of its project showcase, which brings emerging film and series projects to industry figures for development support. This year’s edition featured 38 projects across several programmes, including the established Works in Development strand and the inaugural Book-To-Screen initiative aimed at securing adaptation…
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The Joker’s Fate After ‘The Dark Knight’ Was Never Told on Screen, but This Shadowy Novel Hints at the Truth
The Dark Knight Rises never reveals what happened to Heath Ledger’s Joker—but its official novelization offers a haunting answer fans may have missed.
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Mutiny at Justice as hundreds demand rejection of Pam Bondi’s replacement over ‘culture of fear’
More than 1,200 former US Justice Department employees have written to the Senate Judiciary Committee urging it to reject Todd Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general. Blanche, who previously served as Donald Trump’s personal attorney and is currently Deputy Attorney General, is being lined up to succeed Pam Bondi, and the intervention matters because it signals…
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Pete Holmes, Lewis Black, Alfie Williams & Ryan Kiera Armstrong Befriending Feature Drama ‘Friend Thing’
Deadline has reported that the indie feature drama “Friend Thing” has assembled its principal cast, with Alfie Williams (“28 Years Later”) and Ryan Kiera Armstrong (“The Lowdown”) taking the lead roles. Comedians and actors Pete Holmes, Lewis Black and Adam Ray are set to co-star. The film is being produced by Society, the production company…
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Maddy Cusack and team-mates failed by Sheffield United, inquest hears
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Broadway takings fall 20% over Fourth of July as Rudolph and Hargitay sell out
Broadway box-office takings fell sharply during the week ending 5 July 2026, as the traditional Fourth of July holiday drew audiences away from theatres and towards celebrations such as Macy’s annual fireworks display. All 32 productions running that week reported dips, with total receipts of $29,331,200 down 20% on the previous week, underlining the seasonal…