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Premier League Transforms Transfer Market With Record Youth Investment Strategy
Manchester City could be without forward Vivianne Miedema for the rest of 2026 after she sustained a serious knee injury, with fears she may not return until after the Women’s Super League’s winter break. The news came as the WSL prepared for the new season, kicking off on Friday, with clubs also concluding a record-breaking…
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Blur star Alex James hits out at neighbour’s massive earthworks he says spoils the view from his very big house in the country
Blur bassist Alex James has criticised his neighbour, luxury holiday chalet firm Bluewood Lodges, for carrying out “massive” earthworks in a field near his 200-acre farm in Kingham, Oxfordshire, without permission. James, 57, says the works are harming the landscape and has launched a petition calling for the area of outstanding natural beauty to be…
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Inside Donald Trump’s itinerary for next week’s Irish visit, what government insiders are already saying about the meeting with arch critic President Connolly and what she actually thinks of him
The Irish government is finalising security and protocol arrangements for US President Donald Trump’s visit to Dublin ahead of his trip to his Doonbeg resort in Co. Clare, where he will present the trophy at the conclusion of the Irish Open golf tournament on 13 September. A leaked internal briefing seen by the Irish Mail…
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Free travel pilot scheme for young people approved
Sheffield City Council has approved a pilot scheme offering free bus and tram travel to children and young people aged five to 18 across South Yorkshire. The trial, agreed by councillors on the council’s strategy and resources committee, aims to ease cost-of-living pressures on families and give young people greater independence to travel for education,…
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Plane passenger is ‘tackled and bound’ on flight to Sydney after alleged aggressive behaviour
A passenger on an Emirates flight bound for Sydney was reportedly restrained after becoming aggressive during the journey. Fellow passengers said the man began behaving erratically roughly six hours before landing, prompting others to intervene and physically restrain him for the remainder of the flight, which was due to land in Sydney on Thursday. According…
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Azeez to Andrés: seven smart-looking Premier League deadline day deals
Ahead of the Premier League’s transfer deadline day, this article rounds up seven deals judged to be shrewd business, highlighting emerging talent and squad depth signings across the division. It includes Brighton’s swoop for Millwall winger Azeez, a promising Championship performer, alongside Danso’s move to Sunderland after a difficult, injury-hit spell at Tottenham as backup…
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At least 80 die on migrant boat found drifting off Gran Canaria having set sail from African coast 26 days ago
More than 80 migrants, including a baby, are feared to have died after their overcrowded boat was found drifting off Gran Canaria, having set sail from Gambia roughly 27 days earlier. Spanish coastguards launched a rescue operation in rough seas after receiving an alert, finding only 45 survivors and five bodies still aboard from an…
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Four Seasons Launches Refresh of Hotel Danieli
The Danieli, Venice, a Four Seasons Hotel has reopened following a restoration timed to coincide with the Venice Film Festival, with further work continuing on adjacent palazzos and a new spa. The relaunch marks a significant refresh of one of Venice’s most storied hotels, a gothic landmark on the Riva degli Schiavoni overlooking the lagoon,…
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Watch: BBC travels in self-driving Uber around London
Uber has launched the UK’s first robotaxi service in London, becoming the first company to operate self-driving minicabs in the capital. Passengers can now book rides via the Uber app, though the rollout is small and cautious, reflecting the early, closely monitored stage of autonomous vehicle deployment on British roads. The service began operating with…