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UFC loses $30m on Freedom 250 event at White House
UFC’s parent company, TKO Group Holdings, lost around $30m (£22m) staging the “Freedom 250” event at the White House in June, an invite-only occasion attended by President Donald Trump that formed part of celebrations marking 250 years of American independence. Despite the loss, which had been anticipated by the organisation, TKO still reported growth in…
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Police offer £20,000 reward to find man over ‘murder’ of film student Finbar Sullivan who was surrounded and stabbed to death on Primrose Hill
Police have launched a £20,000 reward appeal to help identify and locate a man wanted in connection with the murder of film student Finbar Sullivan, who was surrounded and stabbed to death on Primrose Hill in London. The reward reflects the seriousness with which investigators are treating the case as they seek public assistance to…
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Southampton will win Championship this season – Downes
Southampton midfielder Flynn Downes says the squad have a “chip on their shoulder” and are determined to win the Championship this season, despite the club starting the campaign on a four-point deduction. The penalty follows the Spygate scandal that saw Saints removed from last season’s play-offs, with head coach Tonda Eckert recently charged by the…
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Is this the end of topless sunbathing? Spanish study finds women are covering up because they fear unwanted snaps being spread online
A study from Spain has found that more women are choosing to keep their tops on at beaches and pools, with researchers linking the decline in topless sunbathing to growing anxiety about being photographed without consent and having those images shared or spread online. The trend reflects a broader shift in attitudes towards public nudity,…
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Ariana Grande Defends Planned Break From Public Life as Deliberate Choice, Not Reaction to Criticism
Ariana Grande used a stop on her Eternal Sunshine Tour in Chicago to address speculation about her planned break from public life, telling fans the decision had been made in advance and was not a reaction to recent criticism or controversy. She confirmed she intends to step back from the spotlight once the tour ends,…
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Big Walk: A Guide to Transportation, Progression, and Cooperation in the Multiplayer Island Exploration Game
“Big Walk” is a cooperative multiplayer exploration game in which players work together across a large, mountainous island map, using communication and teamwork to uncover secrets and solve puzzles. Guidance on the game has settled around its core systems: a range of unlockable transport options, including trains, ski lifts and underground tunnel networks, each requiring…
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How vegan diet changed course of Machado Garry’s career
Ian Machado Garry has credited a switch to a vegan, plant-based diet five years ago with transforming his UFC career, as he prepares to challenge Islam Makhachev for the welterweight title at UFC 330 on 15 August. The Irish fighter says he previously suffered repeated illnesses and infections from a depleted immune system while cutting…
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Trump revives Pearl Harbor jibe, Pirro row deepens, Falcon 9 to hit Moon
Trump’s Japan trade relief comes with an unwanted Pearl Harbor remark, while he blasts Jeanine Pirro over dropped Lincoln Memorial charges; plus Mangione trial row, a spent SpaceX rocket set to strike the Moon, tributes to producer David Z Rivkin, and a possible Larne fixture delay.
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Itauma v Hrgovic upgraded to IBF world-title bout
Moses Itauma’s heavyweight clash with Filip Hrgovic on 29 August has been upgraded to a bout for the vacant IBF title, promoter Frank Warren has confirmed. The belt was left vacant when Oleksandr Usyk relinquished it in June, and the fight, to be held at London’s O2 Arena, represents a major step up for the…
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Who am I? Guess The Hundred cricket star No 15
BBC Sport has published its latest instalment of the “Who am I?” quiz series, this time focused on The Hundred cricket competition, inviting readers to identify a mystery player from a set of progressively revealing clues. It forms part of the BBC’s daily quiz content running alongside The Hundred 2026 tournament, offering fans an interactive…