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‘The public will be back on the streets if we do this’: As fuel hovers just below the 2 euro mark, ministers are warning of ‘a massive public backlash’ and why fresh blockades may be imminent
The article reports that ministers fear fuel prices nearing €2 per litre could trigger significant public anger and renewed street protests or blockades. It matters because higher fuel costs can quickly affect household budgets, transport firms and wider inflation, while also creating political pressure over government support. According to the headline, ministers are warning of…
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‘X-Men’ star Tyler Mane says wife ‘saved my life’ after seemingly harmless lump led to breast cancer diagnosis
Actor Tyler Mane, known for “X-Men” and “Halloween”, said his wife “saved” his life after she encouraged him to have a seemingly harmless lump checked. He was subsequently diagnosed with the rare condition of male breast cancer, and is using his experience to urge men not to dismiss unusual changes to their bodies. Mane discussed…
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Ski Sunday host Chemmy Alcott suffers collapsed lung after jumping into lake
Ski Sunday presenter and former Olympic skier Chemmy Alcott has suffered a collapsed lung after landing badly while attempting a front flip from a five-metre platform into Lake Annecy in France. She was treated in hospital with a chest drain, and her experience highlights the risk of serious internal injury from jumping into water from…
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Football Daily | Brian Madjo and the tendency to lump expectations on young shoulders
Aston Villa’s 17-year-old striker Brian Madjo has been cleared to play competitive football after a dispute over his January move from Metz, allowing him to feature before his 18th birthday. His impressive pre-season form and goal against Paris Saint-Germain in the Uefa Super Cup have rapidly increased attention on him, while prompting a reminder against…
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JD Vance calls on DOJ to prosecute alleged fraud in teen transgender treatment
Vice President JD Vance has asked the Department of Justice to investigate allegations in a Health and Human Services report that some hospitals and healthcare providers fraudulently subjected children to gender-related medical treatment. The call could increase legal and political pressure on providers of youth gender-affirming care, an issue central to the Trump administration’s health…
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Brynne Edelsten’s lowest ever point: From wealth and celebrity to rock bottom on meth and Centrelink – as she points to ‘miracle baby’ to avoid criminal conviction
Brynne Edelsten has described a dramatic fall from a life of wealth and celebrity to drug use and reliance on Centrelink payments, according to the Daily Mail. The article focuses on her court appearance and her attempt to cite the birth of her “miracle baby” in seeking to avoid a criminal conviction. The report links…
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Australian Medical Drama ‘The F Ward’ Sells to 100 Markets for Paramount
Paramount has sold Australian medical drama The F Ward to broadcasters and streaming services in 100 international markets, extending the show’s reach well beyond its July premiere on Stan. The sales underline continued global demand for medical dramas and give a prominent international platform to an Australian series centred on struggling junior doctors. The six-part…
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Turn Your F*cking Phones Off review – a tremendous takedown of big tech
Hannah Maxwell’s Edinburgh Fringe show, Turn Your F*cking Phones Off, is praised as an energetic critique of big technology, smartphone dependency and the perceived erosion of democracy. Blending comedy, audience participation and personal storytelling, it argues that everyday digital habits can feed systems that profit from division and political manipulation. The performance follows two connected…
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Global Recorded Music Revenue to More Than Double By 2033, MiDiA Report Says
MIDiA forecasts that global recorded-music revenue will rise from $74.3 billion in 2025 to $121.1 billion by 2033, a 62.9% increase. Streaming is expected to remain the main growth driver, but the report says labels will increasingly rely on expanded rights such as branding, merchandise and live-event income as subscription markets mature. The report estimates…
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Romanian fake escort and her boyfriend face jail for killing big game hunter and wealthy businessman with date rape drug in sex scam
A Romanian woman described as a fake escort and her boyfriend are facing possible prison sentences over the death of a wealthy businessman and big-game hunter. The case concerns allegations that he was given a date-rape drug as part of a sexual scam, making it a serious criminal case involving alleged drugging, theft and homicide.…