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Neo-Nazi protesters gather outside Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium for Indian Prime Minister’s ‘rockstar’ speaking event – as 30,000 buy tickets
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Australia was met with far-right protests in Melbourne, as demonstrators gathered outside Marvel Stadium ahead of a large “Melbourne Meet Modi” speaking event. The visit is significant both for the strong diaspora turnout — around 30,000 people bought tickets to the sold-out function — and for the hostility…
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Barry Bannan seals SWFC return after Millwall departure – thestar.co.uk
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Hong Sang-soo, Albert Serra, Vincent Grashaw Films Set for Locarno Lineup
The Locarno International Film Festival has announced the programme for its 79th edition, running from 5 to 15 August 2026, headlined by new works from acclaimed auteurs including South Korea’s Hong Sang-soo, Spain’s Albert Serra and the United States’ Vincent Grashaw. The reveal matters as Locarno is one of Europe’s most prominent showcases for independent…
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Dune 3 star Timothée Chalamet says filming the final movie felt like “losing a part” of himself
Timothée Chalamet, who plays Paul Atreides in Denis Villeneuve’s Dune franchise, has spoken about the emotional experience of shooting the third and final instalment, saying that wrapping the role felt like “losing a part” of himself. The comments highlight how central the character has been to the actor over the course of the trilogy, and…
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SUFC News: Former United striker set to join League One club on free transfer – thestar.co.uk
The article, from The Star (thestar.co.uk), reports that a former Sheffield United striker is expected to sign for a League One club on a free transfer. It highlights a piece of transfer news relating to a player previously on the Blades’ books, which matters to supporters tracking the movements of ex-United players and the club’s…
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Stick to the football, lads! England’s World Cup stars cool off with diving competition ahead of Norway clash – with fans left in stitches as one player keeps his socks on!
England’s footballers took a break from World Cup preparations with a light-hearted diving competition at their training base, ahead of a quarter-final clash with Erling Haaland’s Norway. The relaxed session offered a glimpse of the squad’s mood as they gear up for a match that could put them within reach of the World Cup final.…
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Russell returns for Scotland in South Africa
Star fly-half Finn Russell is fit to start for Scotland against South Africa in the second round of Nations Championship action.
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SWFC: Comparisons, retro feel and reaction: Owls release home kit for 26/27 campaign – thestar.co.uk
Sheffield Wednesday Football Club (the Owls) have unveiled their new home kit for the 2026/27 season, prompting comparison and debate among supporters. The launch matters to fans as the annual home shirt reveal is a notable moment for the club’s identity and merchandise ahead of the new campaign. According to the headline, the design carries…
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R&B star Syd on the return of the Internet and falling out with Odd Future: ‘We only had three meetings as a group and I called two of them’
R&B singer, producer and engineer Syd (Sydney Bennett), 34, has spoken to the Guardian about her new solo album, Beard, and reflected candidly on her difficult years in the Los Angeles rap collective Odd Future, which also featured Tyler, the Creator, Frank Ocean and Earl Sweatshirt. She describes Beard as her “first really me album”,…
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‘Best player England has developed’: Olise’s rise from Hayes to the World Cup
Michael Olise, the Bayern Munich and France playmaker, has emerged as one of the standout performers at the 2026 World Cup, providing five assists — more than any other player in the tournament — and establishing himself as a Ballon d’Or contender. The article traces his path from a housing estate in Hayes, west London,…