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Fifa gives fraud ‘an open door’ with betting, says Council of Europe chief
The Council of Europe’s secretary general, Alain Berset, has launched an unusually sharp public attack on Fifa, accusing it of leaving an “open door to fraud” through its expanded betting partnerships and of letting political pressure undermine the World Cup’s integrity. In an open letter published to coincide with Sunday’s final, Berset called for a…
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Russia launches major ballistic missile attack on Kyiv
Russia launched one of its heaviest ballistic missile and drone attacks of the war on Ukrainian cities, killing at least eight people and wounding dozens, in strikes that hit Kyiv, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia and Sumy. President Volodymyr Zelensky called the assault on the capital “one of the most massive ballistic attacks” since Russia’s full-scale invasion began…
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Sheffield Wednesday set to sanction loan exit as former Owls figure eyes summer reunion – Yahoo Sports UK
Sheffield Wednesday are expected to approve a summer loan move for 19-year-old goalkeeper Logan Stretch, with National League North club Buxton among the interested sides. The move would offer Stretch regular first-team football while Wednesday rebuild their squad, potentially limiting his senior opportunities. Stretch served as cover for Pierce Charles and Ethan Horvath last season,…
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‘Catch me if you can!’ Fugitive drill rapper taunts police after jail escape in on-the-run music videos
A fugitive drill rapper who escaped from jail has been taunting police by releasing music videos filmed while on the run, mocking efforts to recapture him. The case highlights ongoing concerns about prison security and the ability of escaped offenders to evade law enforcement while publicly flaunting their fugitive status on social media and streaming…
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WATCH: Josh Hawley issues blistering rebuke of McConnell over ‘obligation’ to country
Republican Senator Josh Hawley has sharply criticised the team around Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell for failing to be transparent about McConnell’s health, arguing they have an “obligation” to inform constituents of “what’s going on”. His comments come amid persistent uncertainty over McConnell’s condition, with even Kentucky’s governor reportedly receiving calls from agencies suggesting the senator…
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Cuban dissident Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara goes into exile in US
He was arrested in 2021 during Cuba’s largest anti-government protests in decades and spent five years in prison.
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Stories from across Yorkshire to make you smile
From footballing lookalikes, to a prize-winning former milkman – here’s your weekly dose of fun from across our region
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Andrew and Tristian Tate counting on Trump’s support despite sickening new charges, as lawyer reveals why the president will back the brothers in fighting extradition to the UK
Andrew and Tristan Tate are relying on the support of President Trump as they fight extradition to the UK, following fresh arrests in Miami on charges including child pornography, extreme pornography and rape. The brothers’ lawyer has suggested the president will back them in the extradition battle, adding a significant political dimension to a case…
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‘Humble yourself’: John Fetterman slaps down fellow Democrat Bernie Sanders over his terrible endorsements after he backed ‘pro-Hamas’ candidate and Graham Platner
Democratic Senator John Fetterman has publicly criticised his party colleague Bernie Sanders over his choice of political endorsements, telling him to “humble yourself” after Sanders backed candidates including Graham Platner and another figure Fetterman branded “pro-Hamas”. The rebuke highlights an ongoing rift within the Democratic Party between its more centrist, pro-Israel wing, represented by Fetterman,…
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MIFFest Opens Ninth Edition in Kuala Lumpur, Earns ASEAN Records Recognition
The ninth edition of the Malaysia International Film Festival (MIFFest) opened on 18 July at MyTown Shopping Centre in Kuala Lumpur, launching an eight-day showcase of international cinema. The event was notable for the festival being formally recognised by ASEAN Records for its ASEAN On Screen platform and Malaysia Golden Global Awards programme, cementing its…