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Divine Lunga escapes Johannesburg shooting after being mistaken for police officer
South African police say they are investigating a case of attempted murder but that no arrests have been made so far.
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Russia unmoved by Burnham or Farage as PM, says Badenoch
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch launched a sharp attack on Labour’s handling of defence as an outgoing Sir Keir Starmer travelled to a NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, carrying what critics have called an unfunded defence plan. She accused the Prime Minister of leaving a £5billion “black hole” in the Government’s Defence Investment Plan for his…
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Ashley Walters, Nathalie Emmanuel, Emmett J. Scanlan & Leo Gregory Join Alex Lanipekun’s Short Film ‘Echoes’
British actor Ashley Walters, known for Adolescence and Top Boy, is to star in Echoes, a new London-set short film written and directed by Alex Lanipekun. The project brings together a notable cast and creative team, and signals continued output from Rebel Island, the production banner Lanipekun co-founded with Game of Thrones actor Nathalie Emmanuel,…
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Georgia child welfare chief accuses Ossoff of exploiting foster children for campaign
Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff, a Democrat facing a closely watched re-election contest, has been accused by the state’s top child welfare official of exploiting vulnerable children for political gain. The row followed the release of Ossoff’s campaign advertisement, titled “Our Kids”, which highlights his role in a bipartisan investigation into Georgia’s troubled foster care system.…
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Bale in Hell rises to challenge Public Enemies’ quiet legacy
Terminator: Salvation disappointed fans when it was released, but this sci-fi thriller is worth a second look in 2026
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Trump lands at NATO summit as Iran strikes strain ties with allies
President Donald Trump is arriving at a NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, carrying fresh frustration with several European allies over their responses to recent US-led military operations against Iran. His irritation opens a new front in his long-running push to pressure the alliance over burden-sharing, and it threatens to overshadow a meeting meant to concentrate…
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Fifa hits back at Uefa hypocrisy claim over Balogun suspension reprieve
Fifa has accused Uefa of hypocrisy in an escalating public dispute over its decision to lift the one-match suspension of the USA striker Folarin Balogun, allowing him to play in the World Cup last-16 tie against Belgium, which the USA lost. Fifa argued that overturning red cards is a common disciplinary measure across Uefa-affiliated leagues…
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USA knocked out of home World Cup by Belgium amid Balogun row
The United States have been knocked out of the World Cup they co-hosted after a heavy 4-1 defeat to Belgium in the opening knockout round in Seattle, ending the campaign before the quarter-finals in what stands as the nation’s worst loss in more than thirty years. The result matters both for its sporting significance and…
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Pamplona bull run leaves three men in hospital as San Fermín festival opens
At least three people were taken to hospital on the first proper day of Pamplona’s Running of the Bulls, part of the San Fermín festival in northern Spain. The event sees runners deliberately sprint in front of six fighting bulls, led by six steers, along a half-mile course through the city’s old town, and injuries…
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Keir Starmer faces Trump criticism over defence spending at NATO summit
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is attending a NATO summit in Turkey today in what the Daily Mail casts as his final appearance on the world stage before he hands power to Andy Burnham in under a fortnight. The paper reports he faces criticism from US President Donald Trump over a defence spending plan seen…