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Father-of-two killed in a horror accident at Peak Downs mine is pictured – as his heartbroken family break their silence
A father-of-two has died in an accident at the Peak Downs coal mine in central Queensland, prompting his devastated family to speak publicly for the first time. The incident has drawn attention to safety concerns at the mine, one of several coal operations in the region owned by BHP subsidiary BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA). The…
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Ugandan Football Captain David Owori Killed in Kampala Street Attack
Ugandan footballer David Owori, captain of SC Villa, was reportedly killed in a street attack in Kampala after allegedly resisting a robbery near his home. His death has prompted concern over violent crime in the city and represents a major loss for one of Uganda’s leading football clubs. Owori was 27 and had played as…
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Ugandan international footballer is beaten to death while trying to fight off muggers
A Ugandan international footballer died after being attacked by muggers who set upon him as he tried to defend himself, according to reports. The killing has caused shock in Uganda’s football community and highlights growing concerns over street crime and personal safety, with tributes expected from teammates, clubs and fans as details of the attack…
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Olympic champion curler Muirhead revokes retirement
Winter Olympic gold medallist Eve Muirhead has reversed her retirement from curling, saying her role as Team GB’s chef de mission at the Milan-Cortina Games in February reignited feelings she had not experienced in years. The 36-year-old Scot, who stepped away after winning gold in Beijing in 2022 and later spoke openly about the mental…
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Who am I? Guess The Hundred cricket star No 17
BBC Sport has published the 17th instalment of its “Who am I?” quiz series for The Hundred 2026, inviting readers to identify a cricketer taking part in the tournament using a series of progressively revealing clues. The format rewards fewer guesses with a higher score, with three correct clues considered good and four or five…
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Mourinho, Ferguson & search for new club – what next for Smalling?
Chris Smalling, the 36-year-old former Manchester United and England defender, is currently searching for a new club after returning to the north-west of England with his family. In a wide-ranging interview, he reflects on a career that took him from non-league Maidstone to a Champions League final within three years, including 580 club appearances across…
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German broadcaster ProSiebenSat.1 reports weaker first-half revenue
ProSiebenSat.1 reported lower revenue in the first half of 2026 as a weak German television advertising market, the shift of spending towards digital platforms and competition from World Cup broadcasters weighed on its entertainment business. The results matter because the company is relying on cost cuts, asset sales and its streaming service Joyn to offset…
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Alessia Russo: ‘When you join the club, you take on a part of Arsenal and the love’
Alessia Russo has reflected on becoming an “adult Gooner” after a triumphant season with Arsenal, describing how joining the club deepened her affection for it even though she wasn’t originally a fan. The Arsenal and England forward, whose game reached new heights last season, spoke about the emotional highlight of the club’s victory parade through…
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How to fix Fifa: what can be done to salvage football’s beleaguered governing body?
Fifa is facing mounting criticism after a chaotic World Cup exposed rule-bending by the organisation and a widely condemned plan by president Gianni Infantino to bring in private investors. Critics, including Miguel Maduro, a former chair of Fifa’s own governance committee, argue that the body suffers from serious structural conflicts of interest, concentrating commercial, regulatory…
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‘Show me they want me’ – will World Cup hero Torres stay at Barcelona?
Ferran Torres’ future at Barcelona has been thrown into doubt after comments made during a US promotional tour sparked a backlash among fans, just weeks after he scored the extra-time winner in Spain’s World Cup final victory. The 26-year-old forward, whose contract runs until June 2027, suggested Barcelona needed to “show me they want me”…