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Cricket quiz: Can you name all eight teams in The Hundred?

  • BBC quiz asks fans to name all eight Hundred teams
  • Some teams rebranded over winter, adding difficulty
  • Tournament runs 21 July–16 August on BBC Two/iPlayer/Sounds

BBC Sport has published a quiz challenging cricket fans to name all eight teams competing in The Hundred, timed to coincide with the tournament's sixth edition starting on Tuesday 21 July. The quiz notes that some franchises have rebranded over the winter, adding an extra layer of difficulty…

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Spain beat Argentina to win World Cup as halftime show sparks online buzz

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  • Spain beat Argentina 1-0 to win the World Cup final.
  • The final featured the first-ever World Cup halftime show, directed by Hamish Hamilton.
  • A broadcast moment involving a white substance sparked viral online speculation.

Spain won the FIFA World Cup, beating Argentina 1-0 in a final that also became known for the tournament's first-ever halftime show, which ended up generating as much online conversation as the result itself. The show, a first for a World Cup final, was directed by Hamish Hamilton,…

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TV tonight: Simon Pegg’s cyber-thriller The Undeclared War returns

  • The Undeclared War returns to Channel 4 for a second series tonight.
  • Simon Pegg's Danny Patrick investigates a suspected GCHQ mole.
  • Siân Brooke joins the cast as Danny's ex-MI6 wife.

Channel 4's espionage drama The Undeclared War returns for a second season tonight, continuing Peter Kosminsky's cyber-thriller starring Simon Pegg as GCHQ director of operations Danny Patrick. The series explores the fraught world of intelligence and cybersecurity, and its return is notable for expanding both its plot and…

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Burnham becomes prime minister as Starmer resigns, Trump pledges support

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No article URL or text was provided, so the claims in the title cannot be verified or summarised reliably. The headline describes a major political development involving Andy Burnham, Keir Starmer and Donald Trump, but without the article’s contents it would be inappropriate to infer what happened or…

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The regional genre that gave Ian Dury a reason to live: “So full of feel”

  • Ian Dury said Memphis soul gave him "a reason to live"
  • Piece explores genre's emotional influence on his music
  • Full article content was largely unavailable for detail

The article discusses how the late British musician Ian Dury, best known as frontman of Ian Dury and the Blockheads, drew deep inspiration from the regional American soul sound associated with Memphis. According to the piece, Dury credited this genre with giving him "a reason to live", highlighting…

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SUFC News: Matondo set for defining future period as he looks to kickstart career – thestar.co.uk

  • Sheffield United are considering a move for Rabbi Matondo.
  • Matondo seeks regular football after limited involvement at Brann.
  • The Wales winger could add pace to United’s wide options.

Sheffield United are considering a move for Wales winger Rabbi Matondo, offering him a potential opportunity to revive a career that has stalled in recent seasons. The prospect matters because the Blades are seeking greater strength in wide areas, while Matondo needs regular football after a difficult spell…

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The two players who helped persuade Mitchell to join SWFC from Millwall – thestar.co.uk

  • Mitchell says player conversations influenced his Wednesday move.
  • He signed a three-year deal after leaving Millwall.
  • The 25-year-old adds Championship experience to Wednesday’s midfield.

Sheffield Wednesday’s new midfielder Billy Mitchell said conversations with two players helped convince him to leave Millwall for Hillsborough. The move is significant because Mitchell chose a League One club despite Championship interest, strengthening Wednesday’s midfield during their rebuild. Mitchell, 25, joined on a three-year contract after his…

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10 classic rock albums from the 70s that unintentionally paved the way for heavy metal in the 80s

  • Louder Sound lists 10 1970s albums that shaped 1980s heavy metal
  • Uriah Heep's Demons And Wizards (1972) leads the list
  • Drummer Lee Kerslake later played on Ozzy Osbourne's Blizzard Of Ozz

This Louder Sound feature traces the roots of 1980s heavy metal back to a set of 1970s classic rock albums, arguing that the genre's key sounds—heavy riffing, fantastical lyricism and proto-metal energy—emerged unintentionally from bands operating in the glam and progressive rock scenes of the earlier decade. The…

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Roads campaign pays off as Sheffield street set for repaving

  • Sheffield street set for repaving
  • Campaign prompted maintenance action
  • Further project details unavailable

A campaign over the condition of a Sheffield street has resulted in plans for it to be repaved. The decision matters because it indicates that residents’ concerns about local road maintenance have led to action. The available article text does not provide the street name, timetable, cost or…

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10 Most Perfect Anime of the Last 20 Years

  • Collider published a ranked list of the most accomplished anime from the past 20 years, highlighting a new generation that surpasses legacy franchises
  • Recent anime series demonstrate sophisticated storytelling and artistic execution across diverse genres—from character-driven dramas to dark fantasy adventures

Vinland Saga, Attack on Titan, Mob Psycho 100, and Steins;Gate are among the best anime of the last 20 years, but which series is the greatest?

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