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Erasure’s four-decade friendship sustains them as Clarke steps back from touring
Erasure have built a close friendship over 40 years, and that bond has helped Andy Bell and Vince Clarke through the deaths of their partners. Their support for each other is especially significant as Clarke steps away from touring following his wife’s death, while the band continues with a new album and live dates. Clarke’s…
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Three wounded in shooting near Pittsburgh stadium after football game
Three people were wounded in a shooting near George K Cupples Stadium in Pittsburgh on Thursday night, after an altercation and while police were at the scene breaking up a fight. The incident happened after a high school football game had ended; it remains unclear whether any students were injured. The victims, two men and…
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A cuddly secret weapon: Americans to go ga-ga for Ping Ping the panda – as China ruthlessly exploits our obsession for its own ends
Ping Ping and Fu Shuang, two giant pandas from China, have arrived at Atlanta Zoo on a diplomatic loan following Chinese President Xi Jinping’s meeting with US President Donald Trump. Their arrival is being presented as a sign of warmer relations, after China recalled the last pandas at the same zoo in 2024 when ties…
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Pro-Palestine protests interrupt game as Ireland pass up 2-0 lead in draw against Austria
Pro-Palestine protests interrupted the Republic of Ireland’s Nations League match against Austria twice in the first half, as tennis balls bearing Palestinian flags and a “#StopTheGame” message were thrown on to the pitch and a spectator ran on carrying what appeared to be a Palestinian flag. Ireland then surrendered a two-goal lead to draw 2-2,…
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Shaw earns Manchester City Women a Champions League draw with Real Madrid
Manchester City Women drew 1-1 with Real Madrid in the Women’s Champions League on Wednesday, with Khadija Shaw’s clinical finish securing a point for the hosts. The match offered brief respite from a turbulent week at Manchester City, where the men’s side received a guilty verdict from the Premier League. Manager Andrée Jeglertz emphasised that…
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Williams free-kick seals Wales’ comeback victory over 10-man Norway
Wales came from behind to beat Norway 2-1 in Cardiff, securing their first win of the year in the Nations League. Neco Williams scored the decisive goal after Norway were reduced to ten men early in the second half, giving Craig Bellamy’s side a boost against opponents the manager had called one of the world’s…
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BBC attacked for US spending; Sopra Steria escalates Capita row; AI bias
MPs attacked the BBC for spending on American television rather than UK content, while Sopra Steria widened its legal challenge against the DWP’s £370m Capita contract, and AI firms were found removing hijabs from Muslim women’s images.
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UK-Iranian man arrested over RAF Fairford terror plot as Iran denies involvement
Authorities have arrested a 27-year-old dual UK-Iranian citizen in Westminster on suspicion of planning terrorist activities connected to a suspected plot targeting RAF Fairford, a Gloucestershire air base allied with th
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Caicedo gives Real Madrid half-time lead over Manchester City
Real Madrid led Manchester City 1-0 at half-time in their Women’s Champions League match, after Linda Caicedo scored in the 30th minute. Madrid had controlled much of the first half with quick, purposeful attacking, leaving City struggling to find their midfielders and generally second-best. The scoreline reflected Madrid’s stronger performance, although City created chances of…