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Klopp starts Germany reign by threatening to quit
Jürgen Klopp has begun his tenure as Germany head coach by warning that he will resign if the media intrudes on his family’s privacy. His appointment is significant because he takes over after Germany’s early World Cup exit and is expected to lead a rebuild of the national side. The former Liverpool manager, 59, signed…
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Ex-Airbnb boss’s ex-wife fights for £5m divorce payout saying she signed break-up deal that left her ‘virtually destitute’ while on ‘enough Xanax to sedate a horse’
The ex-wife of a former senior Airbnb executive is challenging a £5 million divorce settlement, arguing she signed the agreement while heavily medicated and in no fit state to protect her financial interests. She claims the deal has left her “virtually destitute” and is now asking a court to set aside or renegotiate the terms,…
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US allies hit with new tariffs object to Trump’s forced labor claims
The Trump administration has imposed new tariffs on more than 60 trading partners, prompting criticism from several close US allies that reject its claim they are not doing enough to prevent goods made with forced labour entering their markets. The move matters because it renews broad trade barriers after earlier tariffs were ruled illegal by…
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Exclusive: Matthew McConaughey-owned brand to enter into partnership with Sheffield Wednesday – thestar.co.uk
Sheffield Wednesday are set to form a commercial partnership with Pantalones Organic Tequila, the drinks brand co-founded by actor Matthew McConaughey and his wife Camila Alves McConaughey. The arrangement would add a high-profile international name to the club’s commercial portfolio and reflects its efforts to develop new revenue opportunities and raise its profile beyond football.…
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Beartooth Unleash Bludgeoning New Track ‘Eyes Closed’
Beartooth have released ‘Eyes Closed’, a heavy new song from their forthcoming album, ‘Pure Ecstasy’. The track explores singer Caleb Shomo’s doubts, religious guilt and social pressure, using anger and intense riffs to convey the need to confront rather than suppress those feelings. Shomo said the song was written with Jordan and stood out from…
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David Squires on … the notable people and big moments from World Cup 2026
David Squires has published a cartoon looking back at the notable people, major stories and headline-generating moments of the 2026 World Cup. The illustration offers a satirical retrospective on what was described as the biggest World Cup yet. The article contains little accompanying text or factual reporting beyond presenting the cartoon. It directs readers to…
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Benidorm no longer safe for children, says British man who lives there – warning families against visiting Spanish holiday resort
A British man living in Benidorm has reportedly warned that the Spanish holiday resort is no longer safe for children, urging families to think twice before visiting. The claim, highlighted by the Daily Mail, taps into wider ongoing discussions about changing conditions in popular Spanish tourist destinations and how welcoming they remain to holidaymakers. The…
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Shechter II: In the Brain review – a thrilling release of rave and ritual
Hofesh Shechter’s In the Brain is reviewed as a compelling, atmospheric work that channels the communal release of rave culture without simply becoming a party. Although it does not substantially expand on Shechter’s established style, the energy and commitment of the young Shechter II dancers make it an absorbing celebration of movement, rhythm and ritual.…
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‘The captain told me to wear a nappy on board’ – why is air travel so humiliating for disabled passengers?
Paralympian Hannah Babalola says KLM staff told her she could not use an onboard aisle wheelchair on an almost 11-hour flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam, leaving her to choose between disembarking or not using the toilet. She ultimately stayed on board after police and security found no wrongdoing, but described the experience as dehumanising;…
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Casey Wasserman’s Exit Plan: New Owner of The Team May Be Same As Its Last One
Casey Wasserman is reportedly in talks to sell his remaining stake in talent and sports representation company The Team to Providence Equity Partners, its existing private-equity backer. The potential deal would remove the founder after a troubled period for the business, while leaving ownership effectively with the same strategic investor that has supported its recent…