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The Land and Its People by David Sedaris review – crankiness and charm
Sedaris plays up the curmudgeonliness in a collection that nevertheless entertainsI’ll confess my heart sank slightly at the prospect of reading David Sedaris’s new volume of essays, some of them previously published in the New Yorker, and which, relative to his earlier output, strike me as increasingly shticky and reliant on anecdotes too thin for…
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The Rolling Stones keep the tunes coming: best podcasts of the week
Norah Jones hosts the legendary rock stars as they return to the studio for a new album. Plus, mindfulness meditation with the Getty MuseumThis official Rolling Stones podcast is hosted by Norah Jones and released across six weeks, with each chapter charting the making of the band’s upcoming studio album, Foreign Tongues. Unsurprisingly, it’s a…
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China Box Office: ‘Minions & Monsters’ Takes Top Spot as ‘Keep Real’ Opens Second
Universal’s “Minions & Monsters” debuted at the No. 1 spot at the China box office during the July 3–5 weekend, grossing RMB111.5 million ($16.4 million), according to data from Artisan Gateway. Taopiaopiao’s sci-fi comedy “Keep Real” opened in second place, securing $10.5 million over the weekend frame. Including early previews, the film has reached a…
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‘Iconic match at iconic stadium’ – England win down to ‘pure will’
England are praised for showing “heart and belief” as they beat Mexico in an “iconic match at an iconic stadium” to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.
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England Defeats Mexico 3-2 in Epic World Cup Last-16 Clash at Azteca Stadium
England produced one of their most memorable World Cup knockout performances, defeating Mexico 3-2 in a dramatic last-16 tie at the Estadio Azteca. Reduced to 10 men after Jarrel Quansah’s early red card for a challenge on Jesus Gallardo, the Three Lions mounted an impressive comeback, with Jude Bellingham scoring twice and captain Harry Kane…
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‘I ate ketchup and cheese,’ says Venezuelan girl trapped under quake rubble for 32 hours
Fabiana was trapped in the rubble of a 10-storey residential building after two earthquakes rocked Venezuela in June.
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White House slams nation’s most iconic museum for choosing woke ‘activism’ over Founding Fathers
The White House issued a scathing report on the Fourth of July, condemning the leadership of the Smithsonian Institution.
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New bike lanes and pavements on Charter Row in Sheffield city centre to make walking and wheeling easier
“We will create more attractive streets for people to spend time in, and give you more choice in how you get around”
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Dizzee Rascal Announces 2026 Australian and New Zealand Tour With Example and Arrdee
The grime icon is returning to Australia and New Zealand this November and December for the We Want Bass tour.
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England win epic against Mexico to reach quarter-finals
Jude Bellingham scores twice and Harry Kane converts a penalty as 10-man England beat Mexico 3-2 in the World Cup.