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Americans tourists stabbed outside Athens’ Acropolis as police detain suspect in apparent random attack
Two American tourists were injured on Tuesday when a man armed with a knife attacked them near the Acropolis in Athens, one of Greece’s most visited landmarks. Authorities believe the assault was random, and police have detained a suspect in connection with the incident, which has raised concern about safety at a major tourist site.…
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Serial predator, 40, who is accused of murdering two women and raping a third ‘carried out a string of sex attacks on Tube’, court hears
A court has heard that a 40-year-old man accused of murdering two women and raping a third also carried out a series of sexual assaults on the London Underground. The case adds allegations of repeated sexual violence in a public transport setting to the existing murder and rape charges, raising concerns about a pattern of…
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Melinda French Gates says it took 3 doctors to diagnose the condition she was suffering from
Melinda French Gates has spoken about how difficult it was to get a proper diagnosis for perimenopause, revealing that she had to consult three different doctors before her symptoms were correctly identified and treated. She shared her experience on journalist Norah O’Donnell’s new podcast “Healthful”, highlighting a broader issue around the recognition and treatment of…
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Gang ‘lured’ American tourist to London Airbnb in honeytrap kidnap plot and told his family they would ‘stab him and cut off his fingers’ if they didn’t hand over £50,000
A gang allegedly lured an American tourist to a London Airbnb as part of a “honeytrap” kidnap plot, before threatening his family with violence unless a ransom was paid. The case highlights concerns about kidnap-for-ransom schemes targeting tourists in the UK capital, with victims reportedly enticed through deception before being held against their will. According…
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A Burnham bounce? Now another poll finds Labour have drawn LEVEL with Reform UK after party ditched Keir Starmer
A new opinion poll has found that Labour has drawn level with Reform UK, in what is being described as a possible “Burnham bounce” following the party’s decision to remove Keir Starmer as leader and Prime Minister. The finding suggests that the leadership change, which saw Andy Burnham take over, may be improving Labour’s standing…
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Country Star Shares Hopeful Update on Daughter After Hospital Stay
Country singer-songwriter Rory Feek has shared an uplifting update after his daughter Indy returned home following an eight-day hospital stay that included open-heart surgery. Indy had earlier needed to be airlifted after fluid built up around her heart, prompting an outpouring of concern and support from fans as Feek kept them informed throughout her treatment…
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Harry Styles Cancels São Paulo Concert Due To “Tour Illness”
Harry Styles has cancelled his 21 July concert in São Paulo, Brazil, the third stop of his “Together, Together” tour, citing an unspecified “tour illness”. Live Nation Brazil confirmed the cancellation in a social media statement, saying ticket holders would be refunded and offered priority access to a limited batch of tickets for his rescheduled…
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Texas real estate agent suspected in nearly 100-stab cold case posted global vacations before arrest
A Texas real estate agent has been arrested and charged with capital murder in connection with a 2012 cold case in which a woman was stabbed nearly 100 times. Mayra Velasquez, 42, was booked into the Tarrant County Corrections Center on 17 July, more than a decade after the killing, and is being held without…
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4 Pop Songs From 1972 That Make Baby Boomers Feel Like Time Travelers
This is a list-style article celebrating four pop songs from 1972 that are said to transport baby boomers back in time whenever they hear them. It highlights the era-defining tracks that dominated the charts that year, spanning soul, reggae-influenced pop and teen idol hits, and reflects on their lasting cultural impact decades later. The songs…
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Manchester United supporters groups in uproar over suspension of season tickets
Manchester United are facing backlash from supporter groups after suspending some fans’ season tickets in a crackdown on illegal ticket touting. The club contacted fans who had used six or more devices to access ticketing accounts, viewing this as a potential sign of tickets being bought up for resale, and froze the associated season tickets…