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FIFA introduces star-studded halftime show at World Cup final
FIFA staged the first-ever World Cup halftime show during this year’s final, adding a new element to the tournament’s traditions and turning the interval into a major television and cultural event. Curated by Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, the 11-minute performance was expected by organisers to become one of the most-watched moments in sporting broadcast history.…
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Emmys Cuts Number Of Televised Categories For 2026 Ceremony
The Television Academy has voted to cut the number of categories broadcast during the live Primetime Emmy Awards, shifting five of them to the earlier Creative Arts Emmys instead. Viewers watching the main NBC ceremony on 14 September 2026 will see noticeably fewer awards handed out on screen, a decision likely to anger industry guilds…
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41 per cent of people in the UK haven’t listened to a full album in a year, poll shows
A new survey commissioned as part of National Rail’s “Track Reset” campaign has found that 41 per cent of UK adults have not listened to a full album from start to finish in the past year, highlighting how streaming habits have reshaped the way people consume music. The campaign is designed to encourage listeners to…
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One anti-war critic fined, another held as Russia clamps down on opponents
Russian authorities have intensified their crackdown on critics of the war in Ukraine, detaining blogger Ilya Remeslo and blocking politician Boris Nadezhdin from standing for parliament. The moves highlight the Kremlin’s continued efforts to silence dissent, even as reports suggest President Vladimir Putin’s popularity may be slipping amid economic pressures linked to the conflict. Remeslo,…
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Emmys to Move Five Categories Out of NBC Telecast In a Bid to Revamp the Ceremony (EXCLUSIVE)
The US Television Academy has voted to remove five categories from the primetime Emmy telecast, airing on NBC on 14 September, as part of an effort to leave more room for entertainment segments during the show. The Board of Governors decided on 17 July 2026 to shift writing for a variety series, supporting actor and…
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Trump urges Lindsey Graham’s sister Darline to run for his permanent seat slapping down Republicans eager to take the reins
Donald Trump has reportedly urged Darline, the sister of Lindsey Graham, to stand for what would become Graham’s permanent Senate seat, rebuffing other Republicans keen to claim the position for themselves. The intervention signals Trump’s continued influence over Republican Party succession decisions and his preference for loyalty within trusted circles over ambitious rivals seeking the…
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‘America’s Most Wanted’ fugitive captured on sailboat off NJ coast after 20 years on the run
A man featured on “America’s Most Wanted,” Ronald Fischer, has been captured aboard a sailboat off the coast of New Jersey after evading authorities for roughly 20 years. The arrest brings a long-running manhunt to a close, though the article provides few further details of the case or the circumstances that led investigators to the…
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Pelosi staffer pumps the brakes when pressed on husband’s hit-and-run: ‘That’s enough’
Nancy Pelosi refused to answer questions about husband Paul Pelosi's hit-and-run case in Napa County before a staffer shut down the exchange.
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The Mamdani Crusade Against Landlords Is Getting Out of Hand
The article’s text was not available: the supplied page only displayed a message requesting JavaScript and cookies. I therefore cannot reliably summarise its claims, arguments or factual content. The title suggests it concerns Zohran Mamdani and policies affecting landlords, but drawing conclusions from a headline alone would risk misrepresenting the article. A full accessible copy…
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TalkFuse evening briefing, 17 Jul 2026 19:33
Anger grows over Thames Water bonuses and Andy Burnham’s rise dominate UK news, while Trump’s media firm faces a “corruption” row over paid post access; elsewhere, Infantino nears re-election and Ireland eye history against the All Blacks.