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Leeds score seven tries to cruise past Bradford
Leeds Rhinos returned to the top of the Super League table with a commanding 42-12 victory over Bradford Bulls, scoring seven tries in the process. The result reinforces Leeds’ position as one of the competition’s strongest sides this season, though the win was tempered by an injury to key player Sivo during the match. The…
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Fury v Joshua closer but hurdles still to clear
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua both won warm-up bouts over the weekend, moving their long-anticipated all-British heavyweight showdown closer, though key details about the fight itself remain unresolved. Fury eased past 46-year-old Mariusz Wach in a low-key, non-televised contest in Thailand, while Joshua endured a far tougher night in Saudi Arabia, being knocked down twice…
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Iran-Israel ceasefire holds as gunman kills three in Seattle
This is a news briefing round-up covering several major stories from 27 July 2026, headlined by a mass shooting in Seattle and the fragile pause in the Iran-Israel conflict, alongside developments in the US midterm elections and other notable events. – A shooting at Seattle Center’s food festival, near the Space Needle, killed three people…
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Selfie-hunting influencers spark chaos in the Dolomites as huge queues form to climb mountain for view of world-famous triple peak
Overcrowding has become a serious problem in Italy’s Dolomites as social media influencers flock to a popular mountain viewpoint to capture the perfect photo of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo, the region’s famous triple-peaked rock formation. Huge queues have formed as visitors climb the mountain purely for a selfie opportunity, causing congestion and disruption in…
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Oliver Tree’s mother says he was “so happy and excited about life that day” just before helicopter crash
Oliver Tree’s mother, Christine Nickell, has spoken publicly for the first time since the singer’s death, revealing he was “so happy and excited about life” the day before he died in a helicopter crash in Brazil on 14 June, aged 32. Six people in total were killed in the accident. Her comments came during a…
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England’s Langton feared for gymnastics future after fall
England gymnast Gabriel Langton has said he feared he might never do gymnastics again after suffering a serious fall at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The 19-year-old fell roughly three metres, landing directly on his head during Friday’s horizontal bar routine, and was taken from the arena on a stretcher before spending 20 hours in…
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Biden, Carney and Oasis: How the world is celebrating Mayo’s All-Ireland win
Mayo’s Gaelic football team ended a 75-year wait for All-Ireland success on Sunday, beating reigning champions Kerry in the final at Croke Park in Dublin. The result broke a long-running “curse,” said to have been placed on the county after their last win in 1951, and triggered celebrations that spread well beyond the county of…
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Why Tottenham Women have provided distraction from the gloom of watching men’s team | Mark Burton
Tottenham Hotspur’s women’s team enjoyed a standout season in the Women’s Super League, offering fans a welcome contrast to the struggles of the men’s side, which narrowly avoided relegation. Under new head coach Martin Ho, Spurs Women achieved their highest-ever points tally, playing attacking, organised football that has strengthened the bond between the club and…
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NBA star rips socialist NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani as ‘mayor playing president’ and more top headlines
A Fox News morning newsletter roundup leads with an NBA star criticising New York City’s Democratic Socialist Mayor Zohran Mamdani, accusing him of “playing president” rather than focusing on city governance. The item is one of several top stories compiled in the outlet’s “Fox News First” briefing, reflecting ongoing conservative media scrutiny of Mamdani since…