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‘I’m going on a crazy mission’: How a baby-faced teenager was paid £21,000 to travel from Norway to Huddersfield on a mission to kill on behalf of Iranian terrorists
A teenager was allegedly paid £21,000 to travel from Norway to Huddersfield as part of a plot to carry out a killing on behalf of Iranian state actors, according to the Daily Mail. The case highlights growing concern among UK security officials about Iran using young, low-level recruits — sometimes unaware of the full seriousness…
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Books and walking are key to living long lives, say residents in England’s healthiest postcodes…while drugs, cheap alcohol and fast food are blamed in the town with the lowest life expectancy
Residents in some of England’s healthiest postcodes have credited habits such as reading and regular walking with helping them live longer, according to a report examining stark regional disparities in life expectancy across the country. By contrast, people in the town identified as having the lowest life expectancy in England pointed to drug use, cheap…
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WSL brings back Sunday evening kick-offs after indifferent viewing figures
The Women’s Super League is reintroducing Sunday evening kick-offs for the 2026-27 season, part of a broader overhaul of its broadcast strategy after last season’s viewing figures fell short of expectations. The move follows a lengthy consultation with broadcasters, clubs and fans, aiming to spread matches across the weekend rather than clustering them at Saturday…
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This New PS5 Daughter Raising Sim Has 235+ Trophies at Launch
You read the headline. Daughter raising sim Volcano Princess, out today on the PS5, has launched with an incredible 236 Trophies to earn. The game, similar to the Princess Maker series, sees you preparing the next monarch by taking on your role as her parent. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
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3 Sting Songs That Were Inspired by His Divorce
Sting, the former Police frontman, drew on the emotional fallout of his very public first divorce, from actress Frances Tomelty, when writing some of his best-known songs of the 1980s. He later married Trudie Styler, Tomelty’s best friend, with whom he had had an affair, in 1992. Several tracks written during this turbulent period, including…
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Inside toxic rift that tore apart Emma Roberts’ family: Friends reveal painful real reason her dad was cut from wedding… why she will NEVER forgive him… and aunt Julia’s strict ‘no help’ policy
Actress Emma Roberts is reported to have excluded her father, actor Eric Roberts, from her wedding, with friends said to have revealed the underlying reasons for the rift. The story, covered by the Daily Mail, centres on long-standing family tension involving Emma, her father and her aunt, actress Julia Roberts, highlighting how the estrangement has…
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4 Rock Songs Where My Favorite Musician Isn’t Even a Band Member
An American Songwriter piece highlights four classic rock tracks that were significantly elevated by a guest performer who wasn’t an official band member, arguing their contributions were, in each case, the standout element of the song. The list spans Pink Floyd, The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin and Tom Petty, illustrating how outside collaborators have shaped…
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BTS’ ‘ARIRANG’ Surges on Charts After New Vinyl Drop
BTS’ compilation album “ARIRANG” has jumped back into the top 10 on three key Billboard charts, driven by a new picture disc vinyl edition and a wave of promotional activity. The resurgence highlights how physical formats and live appearances can reignite sales momentum for an album months after its original release, underscoring BTS’s enduring commercial…
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Microsoft logs $3.2B from Anthropic investment, but OpenAI was a mixed bag
Microsoft’s fiscal fourth-quarter earnings revealed a striking contrast between its two major AI investments, with a $3.2 billion gain on its Anthropic stake far outpacing the annual return from its much larger OpenAI holding. The disclosure, tucked into an otherwise strong earnings report, highlights how quickly Anthropic’s valuation has risen since Microsoft’s investment and offers…
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Disneyland guests left scrambling after water outage shuts bathrooms and restaurants
A citywide water pressure outage in Anaheim, California, forced Disneyland to temporarily close restrooms and restaurants across the park on Tuesday evening, leaving guests without access to basic facilities mid-visit. The disruption also affected nearby businesses and Angel Stadium, highlighting how infrastructure problems beyond the park’s control can quickly ripple into the visitor experience at…