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Ariana Grande Brings Out Ty Dolla $ign to Perform Their ‘Positions’ Collaboration ‘Safety Net’
Ariana Grande brought out Ty Dolla $ign as a surprise guest during her Eternal Sunshine Tour show at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Thursday 16 July 2026, marking the first time he has joined her on stage to perform their 2020 collaboration “Safety Net”. The appearance delighted fans and added a fresh highlight to a…
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Suspected Somali fraudster is arrested in his home country and flown back to Minnesota to face $300m taxpayer scam charges
A man suspected of orchestrating a fraud scheme worth some $300 million in US taxpayer funds has been arrested in Somalia, his home country, and flown back to Minnesota to face charges. The case is linked to the “Feeding Our Future” scandal, one of the largest pandemic-era fraud schemes uncovered in the United States, in…
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Bayeux Tapestry in ‘wonderful state’ after journey to London, French minister says
The Bayeux Tapestry, on loan to the British Museum from France, is in “wonderful state” following its journey to London, French Culture Minister Catherine Pégard has said after inspecting it in person. The visit was intended to reassure sceptics, particularly in France, who had voiced concern that the fragile 11th-century embroidery was too precious to…
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FOX World Cup announcer says Trump’s appearance at final is ‘fun, unique thing’ despite potential backlash
FOX broadcaster John Strong says he'll “play it down the middle” as President Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino prepare to hand the FIFA World Cup trophy to the winning team.
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Elizabeth Warren And Other Democratic Lawmakers Warn Of Antitrust Issues With Fox-Roku Merger
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and other congressional Democrats are warning of antitrust implications in Fox Corp.’s proposed acquisition of Roku. In the letter to Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward, the Democrats wrote, “Eliminating a significant competitor would reduce consumer choice for free streaming services and could give the combined entity market power to start charging…
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China condemns British Steel nationalisation as Uganda mourns school bus tragedy
Beijing warns British Steel nationalisation could deter investment, UK mortgage rules ease for first-time buyers, and at least 21 die in a Ugandan school bus crash; plus England’s World Cup exit, an Ozzy Osbourne tribute day and Nolan’s Odyssey opens strong.
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Tony Dokoupil clashes with Mark Warner after the senator ripped CBS for airing Trump speech ‘as news’
CBS News anchor Tony Dokoupil pushed back on air after Senator Mark Warner criticised the network for broadcasting President Donald Trump’s election-related address without sufficient fact-checking or context, accusing CBS of airing the speech “as news”. The exchange highlights ongoing tensions between broadcasters and lawmakers over how presidential addresses are covered, particularly around the balance…
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Democrat scrambles to meet Angel Mom after she blasts lawmakers to their faces for ignoring families’ pleas
During the second day of Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s Senate confirmation hearing, an “Angel Mom” told lawmakers that she and other bereaved parents had been “completely ignored” in their efforts to be heard on immigration enforcement issues. In response, Senate Judiciary Committee ranking member Dick Durbin, a Democrat from Illinois, offered to meet with…
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China hits back at Trump election claims… as landmark state visit thrown into doubt
China has responded sharply to comments made by Donald Trump regarding elections, in a row that has now cast doubt over a planned state visit. The dispute marks a fresh point of friction between Washington and Beijing, coming at a time when the two powers have been seeking to stabilise relations, and raises questions about…