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Balogun expected World Cup ban reversal to distract US squad

  • Balogun said the ban reversal brought unwanted controversy
  • Fifa’s decision allowed him to face Belgium
  • The case prompted neutrality complaints against Infantino

Folarin Balogun has said he expected the reversal of his World Cup suspension to create controversy and unsettle the United States squad, after he was allowed to return for their last-16 defeat to Belgium. His remarks matter because they add a first-hand account from the player at the…

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Jeremy Erlich’s Alta Music Group launches publishing division led by Zeb Berg

  • Alta Music Group launches music publishing division with Zeb Berg as head; Sony Music Publishing provides worldwide administration
  • Initial signings include producer Elise Eriksen and Finnish artist Alma; partnership with Evan Baker's Silqscreen to develop songwriters
  • Company founded by former Spotify executive Jeremy Erlich in 2025; Berg brings credits on BLACKPINK and other major releases

Sony Music Publishing will support and administer Alta Publishing worldwide. Source

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England-Argentina World Cup semi-final in Atlanta prompts joint security operation

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  • Atlanta is increasing security for England v Argentina.
  • Authorities fear fan clashes at a high-risk semi-final.
  • FIFA, police and federal agencies are involved.

A joint security operation is being put in place in Atlanta ahead of England’s World Cup semi-final against Argentina because officials believe the fixture carries an unusually high risk of disorder. The match is seen as sensitive because of the long-running football rivalry between the two countries, recent…

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North Sea oil industry urges Burnham to approve new drilling in UK waters

  • Oil industry lobbies incoming PM Andy Burnham to approve North Sea drilling
  • Rosebank and Jackdaw project approvals remain undecided under Ed Miliband
  • Miliband reportedly now open to approving Jackdaw gas project

The UK's North Sea oil and gas industry has appealed to Andy Burnham, expected to become Britain's next prime minister within days, urging him to approve further offshore drilling as part of his agenda to tackle deindustrialisation. Industry group Offshore Energies UK (OEUK), joined by more than ten…

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Jon Stewart Slams Donald Trump’s Reaction to Lindsey Graham’s Death

  • Jon Stewart criticised Trump's reaction to Sen. Lindsey Graham's death.
  • Graham died 11 July 2026, aged 71.
  • Stewart mocked Trump's lukewarm, self-centred tribute on air.

Comedian Jon Stewart used the Monday episode of "The Daily Show" to criticise President Donald Trump's public comments following the death of Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, who died on 11 July 2026 aged 71. Stewart mocked what he characterised as a lukewarm and self-focused response from Trump, contrasting…

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Nancy Mace says Trump ‘may have ended’ her political career when asked about running for Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat

  • Nancy Mace says Trump "may have ended" her political career
  • Comments came when she was asked about challenging Lindsey Graham
  • Highlights Trump's influence over GOP Senate primary prospects

South Carolina Republican congresswoman Nancy Mace said Donald Trump "may have ended" her political career after he weighed in on whether she should run for the US Senate seat held by Lindsey Graham. Her remarks highlight ongoing tension within the party over succession plans in South Carolina and…

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Karl Stefanovic unleashes on Anthony Albanese, brands him the worst prime minister – and tells critics to ‘go f*** themselves’

  • Karl Stefanovic calls Anthony Albanese the worst prime minister.
  • He tells critics to "go f*** themselves".
  • Comments appear linked to a Piers Morgan-related appearance.

Australian television presenter Karl Stefanovic has strongly criticised Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, describing him as the worst prime minister and hitting back at critics with an expletive-laden retort. The comments, made in the context of the Nine Network host's broadcasting career, reflect ongoing public commentary from Stefanovic on…

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New poll shows One Nation ahead of Labor and Coalition in Victoria – as Jacinta Allan’s future hangs in the balance

  • Poll shows One Nation ahead of Labor and Coalition in Victoria
  • Premier Jacinta Allan's political future reportedly in doubt
  • Result signals declining support for Victoria's major parties

A new opinion poll in the Australian state of Victoria has reportedly shown One Nation running ahead of both the governing Labor Party and the opposition Coalition, a striking result that underscores voter dissatisfaction with the two major parties. The finding comes amid mounting speculation over the political…

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Trump threatens to charge a 20% toll on tankers using Strait of Hormuz – and declares himself the ‘Guardian Angel’ of the waterway

  • Trump threatens 20% toll on tankers using Strait of Hormuz.
  • He calls himself the waterway's "Guardian Angel."
  • Move could impact global oil shipping costs significantly.

Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 20% toll on tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important oil shipping routes, while casting himself as the "Guardian Angel" protecting the waterway. The move reflects Trump's broader push to leverage US military and diplomatic…

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Ann Widdecombe ‘murder’ suspect had communist literature at home: Terror cops believe ‘attack’ WAS political

  • Ann Widdecombe murder suspect reportedly had communist literature at home.
  • Counter-terrorism police now believe the attack may be politically motivated.
  • Case has sparked controversy, including criticism of an activist's remarks about her death.

Counter-terrorism police investigating the suspected murder of former Conservative minister Ann Widdecombe believe the attack may have been politically motivated, after officers reportedly found communist literature at the suspect's home. The discovery has prompted detectives to broaden their inquiry beyond a purely personal or criminal motive, treating the…

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