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UK military ‘eyes innovative electric flying taxi’ as 2029 launch planned
British flying taxi startup Vertical Aerospace has revealed the UK government has expressed interest in buying a military version of its aircraft, alongside a fresh £10m government grant that brings total state funding for the project to £48m. The announcement, made at the Farnborough international airshow, matters because it signals a potential new revenue stream…
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Was Julie Andrews actually part of the British invasion?
Julie Andrews is best known as a British actor and singer whose success in Hollywood coincided with the mid-1960s “British Invasion”, when UK performers and cultural figures became especially influential in the United States. However, she was not usually considered part of the movement in its strictest sense, which primarily referred to British pop and…
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Cricket quiz: Can you name all eight teams in The Hundred?
BBC Sport has published a quiz challenging cricket fans to name all eight teams competing in The Hundred, timed to coincide with the tournament’s sixth edition starting on Tuesday 21 July. The quiz notes that some franchises have rebranded over the winter, adding an extra layer of difficulty even for dedicated followers of the competition.…
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Burnham becomes prime minister as Starmer resigns, Trump pledges support
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SUFC News: Matondo set for defining future period as he looks to kickstart career – thestar.co.uk
Sheffield United are considering a move for Wales winger Rabbi Matondo, offering him a potential opportunity to revive a career that has stalled in recent seasons. The prospect matters because the Blades are seeking greater strength in wide areas, while Matondo needs regular football after a difficult spell in Norway. The 25-year-old joined SK Brann…
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Jon Stewart Says the World Cup Final Was the ‘Reverse Super Bowl’: ‘The Players Spoke Spanish and the Halftime Show Was in English’
On Monday night’s episode of “The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart gave his post-game thoughts about Sunday’s World Cup final match, which saw Spain win out over Argentina 1-0. “Of course, the World Cup ended yesterday, finito, with Spain defeating Argentina 1-0 on the pitch, in the footy,” Stewart said at the top of the show.…
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20 Best Movie Soundtrack Songs of All Time
Collider has published a ranked countdown of the 20 best movie soundtrack songs of all time, compiled by writer Michael Block, celebrating tracks that transcended their films to become cultural touchstones in their own right. The list spans different eras and genres, highlighting songs praised for being either thematically perfect within their scenes or so…
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‘A guy did a runner in a Jaguar’: the petrol theft scandal – and the garage owner struggling to stop it
A garage owner in Erdington, Birmingham, is grappling with a sharp rise in “fill-and-dash” fuel theft, part of a wider surge across UK forecourts since the start of the Iran war in February 2026. Shailesh Parekh, who owns six petrol stations in the city, says thieves have become bolder and less predictable, ranging from masked…
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‘Sherlock’ Creator Steven Moffat Set as International Guest of Serielizados – Barcelona Series Festival (EXCLUSIVE)
“Sherlock” and “Doctor Who” creator Steven Moffat has been confirmed as the headline international guest at Serielizados, the Barcelona series festival, joined by producer Sue Vertue. The appearance highlights the festival’s growing profile in drawing major British television talent while it strengthens its ties to the Catalan TV industry and continues attracting Spanish premieres of…