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Father reveals terrifying moment his 10-year-old boy blacked out in ferocious surf before teen hero’s dramatic ocean rescue: ‘He knew he was drowning’
A father has described the frightening moment his 10-year-old son blacked out while caught in rough surf off the California coast, before a teenage bystander stepped in to pull the boy from the water. The rescue highlights the sudden dangers powerful ocean conditions can pose to young or inexperienced swimmers, and the courage of the…
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Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna – The Golden Country Updated To Version 2.0.0
Nintendo has released a free Version 2.0.0 update for Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna – The Golden Country, timed to coincide with today’s launch of the Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. The update brings the standalone expansion in line with the upgraded main game, giving Switch 2 owners improved visuals and performance without…
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‘Symptoms of TDS’: White House Snaps at Noah Kanan For Criticizing Unauthorized Use Of His Music
The White House has publicly criticised singer-songwriter Noah Kahan after he objected to his song “American Cars” being used in official social media posts celebrating President Trump’s visit to a Michigan auto plant. Kahan said he would “never approve” of his music supporting Trump or his administration, prompting a senior White House communications official to…
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TV tonight: the two women who made a podcast about their ex-partner’s lies
Channel 4’s true-crime series Don’t Date Brandon airs its opener tonight, telling the story of Amber Rasmussen, who became engaged to Brandon Johnson after meeting him on Tinder, only to be told he had a “crazy ex”, Athena Klingerman, making unreasonable demands. The three-part documentary reveals that Johnson himself was actually the source of the…
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Festival bans camping stoves and disposable BBQs
Camp Bestival, a family-friendly music festival at Lulworth Castle in Dorset, has banned camping stoves at tents and disposable barbecues anywhere on site because of hot weather and dry ground conditions. The move comes amid a wave of wildfires across the region this summer and follows the declaration of a drought in England on Wednesday,…
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Storm co-owner suspended after incident with Sophie Cunningham fans as star breaks silence on controversy
Seattle Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton has been fined and suspended from attending the WNBA team’s next five home games following an altercation with two teenage fans of Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham. The WNBA confirmed the sanction to Fox News Digital after Keaton allegedly directed an expletive-laden insult at the girls during a game, in…
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National Theatre to mark 50 years on South Bank
The National Theatre is celebrating 50 years at its South Bank home with a free outdoor installation, “Stories Start Here: 50 Stories for 50 Years”, opening on the Queen’s Walk in October 2026. The anniversary marks the milestone since the Grade II listed, Denys Lasdun-designed building opened after seven years of construction, having initially divided…
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England’s 1966 World Cup heroes were fun, humble and unlike today’s stars
A Guardian columnist reflects on personal encounters with England’s 1966 World Cup-winning squad, marking 60 years since the triumph, portraying the players as down-to-earth and approachable in contrast with the wealth and detachment of today’s Premier League stars. The piece uses anecdotes involving Geoff Hurst, Alf Ramsey and the Charlton brothers to illustrate an era…
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“For all his showmanship, he was first and foremost a composer and musician, making music for the head and the heart”: Rick Wakeman, Ian Anderson, Geoff Downes and others pay homage to Keith Emerson
15 classic cuts from the keyboard genius’ career, as loved by the good and the great of prog rock and beyond
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Connecticut mom makes risky legal move after getting sweetheart deal for allegedly locking stepson inside decrepit house of horrors for decades
A Connecticut woman, named in reports as Kimberly Sullivan, has taken a legally risky step after previously securing a favourable plea deal over allegations that she kept her stepson confined inside a filthy, dilapidated house for years. The case drew widespread attention due to the disturbing nature of the alleged confinement and the conditions in…