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Dragged into Gaza and executed in a hospital bed: How Hamas doctors gave up treating Israeli hostage who was then shot three times in the head – with body hidden inside Gaza tunnel wall
An Israeli hostage seized during the 7 October attacks was reportedly taken into Gaza and brought to a hospital, where medical staff treated him before eventually abandoning his care. According to the report, he was then executed with three gunshots to the head, and his body was concealed within the wall of a tunnel in…
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Robert Pattinson’s disastrous audition for a forgotten blockbuster: “They thought I was on drugs”
Robert Pattinson has recalled that an early audition for an unnamed 2006 blockbuster went badly, with casting staff reportedly believing he was under the influence of drugs. The anecdote highlights the difficult and uncertain start to the actor’s career before he became widely known through major film franchises and later acclaimed independent roles. The article’s…
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L7’s Jennifer Finch has died at 59
Jennifer Finch, bassist for the influential Los Angeles rock band L7, has died aged 59 following a battle with brain cancer. Her death is significant because she helped shape L7’s forceful feminist punk and grunge sound, which made the band a prominent presence in alternative rock during the 1990s. L7 announced her death on 18…
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Grunge pioneer L7 bassist Jennifer Finch dies after brain cancer battle
Jennifer Finch, bassist for pioneering grunge band L7, has died aged 59 after battling brain cancer, the group confirmed in an emotional Instagram tribute on Saturday. Her death caps a rapid decline after what was initially expected to be a treatable diagnosis; complications led to multiple surgeries that left her with severe physical limitations requiring…
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Deported Albanian drug dealer who snuck back into Britain is allowed to stay as it ‘would be unfair on his wife’
An Albanian man previously deported from the UK after being convicted of drug dealing has been allowed to remain in the country after re-entering illegally, with a tribunal ruling that removing him again would be unfair on his British wife. The case highlights ongoing tensions between immigration enforcement and human rights protections, particularly the use…
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FIFA World Cup revenue hits $15bn despite New York flooding
FIFA has confirmed that the World Cup generated record total revenues of $15 billion, comfortably exceeding earlier forecasts, thanks to exceptionally strong demand for hospitality packages and resold tickets throughout the tournament. The milestone was overshadowed by severe flash flooding across the New York and New Jersey area, which hosted the final, prompting concerns over…
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Fifa to announce record $15bn World Cup revenue, smashing expectations
Hospitality and secondary ticket market help fuel rise Gianni Infantino will feel this shores up his position Fifa will announce record $15bn (£11.2bn) revenues from this summer’s World Cup, significantly exceeding the targets set before the tournament. Fifa’s member associations were informed of the boost in income by Gianni Infantino on Saturday. Originally the governing…
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Stabbing rocks Bondi Beach as man is rushed to hospital – and another is arrested
A stabbing at Bondi Beach in Sydney has left a man requiring hospital treatment, with police arresting another individual in connection with the incident. The attack has unsettled the popular tourist and residential area, though full details of the circumstances leading to the stabbing have not been disclosed. Beyond the confirmation that one man was…
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44 Years Ago Today, Willie Nelson Hit No. 1 With an Album Named After a Massive Hit Merle Haggard Turned Down
On 18 July 1982, Willie Nelson’s album “Always On My Mind” topped the Billboard country albums chart for the second time that year, cementing one of the most beloved recordings of his career. The title track, written by Wayne Carson with Johnny Christopher and Mark James, became so closely associated with Nelson that he named…
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Kentucky governor says he received 2 calls from agencies indicating McConnell had ‘passed’
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has said he received two calls from unnamed agencies indicating that Senator Mitch McConnell had died while in hospital, though McConnell is alive. The claim adds to weeks of speculation among lawmakers and the public about the veteran Republican senator’s health, following visible health scares in recent months that have prompted…