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Lauren Bennett, singer on LMFAO’s Party Rock Anthem, dies aged unknown
The late singer is known for collaborations with LMFAO and Pitbull, as well as her time with the groups Paradiso Girls and G.R.L.
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Spain edge past Portugal to end Ronaldo’s World Cup run
Mikel Merino came off the bench to score in stoppage time as Spain eliminated Portugal, 1-0, in Dallas, advancing to the World Cup quarterfinals.
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Melbourne graffiti artist scales Bolte Bridge pillar prompting police standoff
A graffiti artist has climbed one of the 140-metre-high pillars of Melbourne’s Bolte Bridge, sparking a police standoff and partially shutting the busy inner-city crossing. Emergency services were called around 3am on Tuesday, and one lane was closed as police negotiated with the man, who was refusing to come down. The stunt matters because it…
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Chinese firms race to lead the global robotaxi market
Chinese technology and car companies are rapidly scaling up driverless “robotaxi” services, with firms such as Baidu, WeRide and Pony.ai already running commercial rides in designated areas of cities like Beijing. The central question the article poses is whether China can turn autonomous driving into a globally dominant industry, just as it did with electric…
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A concert for Venezuela: Dudamel and LA Phil to aid earthquake recovery
Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic have announced “A Concert for Venezuela,” a benefit concert to raise funds for communities affected by recent earthquakes in Venezuela. The event will take place on 23 August at the Hollywood Bowl and will also mark Dudamel’s final performance as the LA Phil’s Music & Artistic Director. It…
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US and Belgium meet in Seattle for World Cup last-16 knockout tie
The Guardian’s live blog covers the USA v Belgium last-16 tie at the 2026 World Cup, held in Seattle. It matters because it is a knockout game with a quarter-final place at stake, and because the co-hosting USA have unexpectedly captured public support with strong performances, making this one of the tournament’s marquee ties. Both…
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Martyn Tann probably taken by shark after vanishing at Perth beach
A West Australian coroner has ruled that Martyn Tann, a 24-year-old marine biologist and diver from New South Wales who vanished at a Perth beach in 2013, was most likely killed by a shark. Mr Tann disappeared while swimming at Mullaloo Beach during a visit to relatives, and despite an extensive land and sea search,…
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Lauren Bennett, singer on LMFAO’s Party Rock Anthem and G.R.L. member, dies aged 36
Lauren Bennett, the British singer who sang the bridge and hook on LMFAO’s chart-topping 2011 hit “Party Rock Anthem” and later joined the girl group G.R.L., has died at the age of 36. Her death was announced by G.R.L. in an Instagram post, though no cause or exact date was given; a former bandmate indicated…
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Merino strikes in stoppage time to send Spain past Portugal
Spain beat Portugal 1-0 in their World Cup 2026 last-16 tie on 6 July 2026, securing a place in the quarter-finals. The result eliminates Portugal and ends Cristiano Ronaldo’s hopes of winning the tournament. The winning goal came deep in stoppage time from substitute Mikel Merino, who was introduced as an impact player and settled…
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Fury and Joshua Wembley bout hinges on late-night start for US viewers
Turki Alalshikh, the Saudi powerbroker coordinating the proposed all-British heavyweight bout between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, has said the fight will only be held at Wembley Stadium if London authorities agree to a later-than-usual start time. He wants to stage the contest in England while still catering to a global television audience, particularly in…