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Christina Applegate Returns Home After Months-Long Hospitalization and ‘All Is Well’
Actress Christina Applegate has returned home after a hospitalisation lasting several months, as she continues her long-running battle with multiple sclerosis. News of her hospitalisation first emerged in late March, prompting concern among fans and reports from some outlets that those close to her were bracing for the worst, though a source has now told…
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GB Snowsport loses UK Sport funding but athletes unaffected
UK Sport has stripped GB Snowsport of its role as the channel for government investment in skiing and snowboarding, though funding to individual athletes and coaches will continue uninterrupted through the 2030 Winter Olympics and Paralympics cycle. The move comes just six months after Team GB’s most successful Winter Olympics at Milan-Cortina, where they won…
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Arsenal target Vinícius says Mourinho ‘wants me to be happy’ at Real Madrid
Vinícius Júnior has struck an upbeat tone about life under Real Madrid’s new manager José Mourinho, even as speculation continues over his future amid reported interest from Arsenal. The Brazil winger, 26, is entering the final year of his Real Madrid contract, and the club and player are said to be locked in negotiations while…
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Model village reinstates topless streaker following huge public backlash (and she’s even raising money for a breast cancer charity!)
A model village has reversed its decision to remove a figurine depicting a topless streaker after the move sparked a significant backlash from the public. The reinstatement follows complaints from visitors and supporters who argued the miniature scene should remain part of the attraction, prompting the operators to change course. Adding a further dimension to…
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Prisoner-release row, Trump consulate closures and Albanese tax U-turn dominate
A Sheffield attack victim demands rethink of early-release rules, the US preps to shut five consulates and Australia’s PM backs down on tax reform, plus OpenAI-Apple row, a £14k AI chatbot fraud and breast-screening gaps in younger women.
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Paul Finebaum’s proclamation about Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer reignites college football ‘culture fit’ debate
Sports commentator Paul Finebaum has made comments about Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer that have reignited discussion within college football circles about whether coaches need to be a “culture fit” for the programmes they lead. The remarks touch on a long-running debate in the sport about how newer coaches, brought in to replace legendary figures,…
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Why £1m-a-season deal will be hard for Pollock and Hearn to find
Rugby union star Henry Pollock, who is negotiating a new contract, is reportedly seeking a £1m-a-season deal through his agent Eddie Hearn, but finding a Premiership club able to offer this is likely to prove difficult under the league’s salary cap rules. The 21-year-old Northampton back row currently plays for a club that appears not…
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USMNT to face Mexico and Canada in friendlies to kick off 2030 World Cup cycle
The US men’s national team will begin the road to the 2030 World Cup with four home friendlies against Peru, Chile, Mexico and Canada, held over 11 days between 26 September and 6 October. The fixtures mark the team’s first matches since reaching the last 16 at this summer’s World Cup and the first since…
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Trump offers Iran ‘last chance’ deal as repeated pauses fail to end war
President Donald Trump has warned Iran that ongoing negotiations represent its “last chance” to reach a deal, as the diplomatic process struggles to bring a lasting halt to hostilities despite repeated pauses. The warning comes as Tehran disputes Trump’s characterisation of the talks, creating confusion over the true state of the negotiations and raising the…
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‘We are cool’ – Szoboszlai plays down Liverpool row
Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai has downplayed an apparent on-pitch argument with team-mates Curtis Jones and Kostas Tsimikas over the captain’s armband, insisting the matter has been “cleared” and there is no ill feeling between the trio. The incident, which occurred after a pre-season win over Wrexham in New York, drew attention after footage showed the…