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From the strait of Hormuz to the North Sea, a global maritime war rages around us – and more than the price of oil is at stake | Simon Tisdall
Simon Tisdall argues that a “war of the sea” is spreading globally, driven by the US and Iran’s standoff over the strait of Hormuz, and that it threatens the centuries-old principle of free maritime passage that underpins world trade. He notes that although Washington has historically championed the “free sea” doctrine, Donald Trump’s administration has…
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Pickpocket vigilante reveals his most dangerous encounters – and the secret tricks to stop your valuables being swiped
A former pickpocket has turned his skills to public benefit, working as a “vigilante” who demonstrates how easily thieves can steal wallets, phones and other valuables in crowded public places, in order to warn people how to protect themselves. He shares footage of his exploits and describes some of the most perilous situations he has…
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‘We want to win the league’: Arsenal’s new recruits ink in WSL success
Arsenal Women have overhauled their squad ahead of the new WSL season, bringing in seven new signings including England midfielder Georgia Stanway from Bayern Munich, while long-serving figures such as Beth Mead and Katie McCabe have departed. The changes reflect a deliberate strategy by the club to lower the squad’s average age and refresh its…
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Electrolyte lemonade to probiotic pop: do the new generation of ‘functional drinks’ live up to the hype?
A growing wave of “functional drinks” – from electrolyte-boosted lemonades to probiotic sodas – now line supermarket shelves alongside traditional soft drinks, promising benefits ranging from mental clarity and calm to energy and gut health. The trend is fuelled by influencer and celebrity endorsement, including actor Gillian Anderson’s own brand, and reflects a broader shift…
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‘We count every litre’: how Cuba’s energy crisis sparked a daily struggle for water
Cuba’s deepening energy crisis has left millions of people without reliable access to running water, as electricity shortages disable pumping stations and fuel shortages cripple the country’s ageing water distribution network. Power cuts no longer just leave homes dark; they leave taps dry, forcing residents in Havana and beyond to spend hours each day fetching,…
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Forsaken Realms: Vahrin’s Call release countdown — Exact date and time
Titan Roc’s narrative-driven fantasy action RPG Forsaken Realms: Vahrin’s Call is set to launch worldwide on PC on Monday, 27 July 2026, giving players a fixed date to plan for after the release schedule was confirmed in advance by the developers. The game places players in the role of a mercenary navigating a war-torn city,…
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Burnham rules out early election and refuses to commit to date on boosting defence spending to 3% of GDP – even though his Chancellor quit over Starmer’s dithering
Andy Burnham has ruled out calling an early election and declined to commit to a timeframe for raising UK defence spending to 3% of GDP, despite his Chancellor’s resignation over what was described as Sir Keir Starmer’s indecision on the issue. The story highlights ongoing tension within the government over defence funding commitments and the…
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Devastating Miliband inquiry call, French beach murder hunt, AJ survives to set up Fury bout
Mail on Sunday urges an inquiry after a prosecutor’s sexual harassment removal, while French police probe a migrant beach murder; elsewhere, US heat warnings, Italy’s child obesity rates, Anthony Joshua’s stoppage win over Prenga, Josh Kelly’s title defence and Love Island’s rule reversal all feature.
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Melbourne businesses forced to close because of spiralling crime are now in a bitter row with ‘socialist’ group who have successfully shut down security patrols
Businesses in Melbourne’s Footscray area say they have been forced to close as a result of escalating crime in the suburb, and are now locked in a bitter dispute with a group they describe as “socialist” after it successfully campaigned to shut down private security patrols. The row highlights tensions between traders seeking extra protection…