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Portuguese Artists Drop Out of Jerry Seinfeld-Headlined Festival
Several Portuguese performers withdrew from the inaugural Lisbon International Humour Festival (MEO Commedia a La Carte Fest), set for 29 October to 1 November, in protest at headliner Jerry Seinfeld’s outspoken support for Israel amid the Gaza conflict. Actress Inês Aires Pereira pulled her show Namastê, saying “one of the names insistently defends ideas and…
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McGuinness to remain Donegal manager for 2027
Jim McGuinness will continue as Donegal’s senior football manager into 2027, extending his second spell in charge into a fourth season. The decision, confirmed by Donegal GAA on social media on Monday evening, follows a mixed period for the county under McGuinness, who has delivered notable successes but also endured a disappointing recent championship campaign.…
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Emery ready to ignite Aston Villa’s season at Club Brugge after familiar slow start
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery is projecting calm confidence despite a sluggish start to the Premier League season, with the club taking just one point and scoring no goals in three matches. This mirrors last season’s slow beginning, after which Villa recovered to reach the Champions League for a second time in three years, giving…
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Champions League returns – who are favourites and players to watch?
The Champions League league phase begins on Tuesday, with Paris St-Germain chasing an unprecedented third consecutive title in the Madrid final on 5 June. Five English clubs, led by favourites Arsenal after last season’s runners-up finish, hope to prevent that historic three-peat, with BBC pundits Julien Laurens and Guillem Balague offering contrasting predictions on who…
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Green Party civil war, royals rebuff Sussexes, baby’s death sparks four arrests
A leadership challenge splits the Greens over Holborn and St Pancras, the Palace confirms Harry and Meghan won’t resume royal duties, and four people are arrested after a baby died at a Staffordshire campsite. Also: a Spanish bull-run death, Arsenal’s title defence, and Bond talk around Jack Lowden.
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England v Australia significant opportunity for six-cap Burns
Delaney Burns, a 24-year-old Bristol Bears second-row, is set for a significant opportunity to add to her six England caps when the Red Roses face Australia on Saturday in Manchester. With regular forwards Abbie Ward, Rosie Galligan and Zoe Stratford unavailable due to pregnancy or maternity leave, Burns has been included in the squad from…
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The Solheim Cup 2026: All you need to know as Europe host US
The 20th Solheim Cup takes place from 11-13 September, with Europe hosting the United States at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands as they attempt to reclaim the trophy lost 15½-12½ two years ago in Virginia. The biennial contest, the leading team competition in women’s golf, sees both sides under new leadership for the first time…
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Zheng stuns Swiatek after winning another set from 5-0 down
Zheng Qinwen fought back from 5-0 down in the opening set to beat former champion Iga Swiatek 7-5 6-3 and reach the US Open quarter-finals, extending a remarkable comeback story for a player who had dropped outside the world’s top 100 after elbow surgery in July 2025. The Olympic champion, who came through three rounds…
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‘Safety, security and service’: behind the scenes with police at Arsenal v Chelsea
The Guardian was given behind-the-scenes access to the Metropolitan Police’s operation at Arsenal’s home Premier League match against Chelsea, illustrating the scale of planning involved in policing a high-profile London derby. Chief Inspector Pete Dearden, the matchday commander, oversaw an operation combining dedicated football officers, intelligence-led “spotters” and stadium stewards, reflecting a broader strategy of…
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Mauricio Pochettino wants the US to become ‘one of the most powerful countries in soccer’
Mauricio Pochettino, who signed a contract extension with US Soccer in August, has outlined ambitions that extend well beyond simply guiding the men’s national team to the 2030 World Cup. Two months after the USMNT’s disappointing exit from their home World Cup, the Argentinian coach says he wants to help transform the United States into…