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Indian national accused of Arizona girlfriend’s murder entered US on student visa: federal sources

  • Indian national Varun Batchigari arrested in Germany for allegedly murdering girlfriend Julissa Salazar in Arizona
  • Federal sources confirm suspect entered United States on a student visa prior to the alleged crime

An Indian national, Varun Batchigari, has been arrested in Germany in connection with the murder of his girlfriend, Julissa Salazar, in Arizona, federal sources have confirmed. Investigators say Batchigari had entered the United States on a student visa before the alleged killing, a detail likely to fuel scrutiny…

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The day in 1968 when Andy Summers got to jam with Jimi Hendrix: “Outrageous that I actually dared to”

  • Andy Summers recalled jamming with Jimi Hendrix in London in 1968.
  • Summers, later of The Police, called it "outrageous" he dared join in.
  • Encounter reflects London's close-knit 1960s music scene.

Andy Summers, later famous as guitarist with The Police, has recalled a night in 1968 when he found himself jamming alongside Jimi Hendrix. At the time Summers was a jobbing musician on London's vibrant club and session scene, years before punk and new wave would bring him mainstream…

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Prophets review – a mysterious tale of faith at the end of the world

  • Guardian review of new Edinburgh festival play Prophets, by Jack MacGregor
  • Researcher investigates a secretive cult on a fictional island
  • Well-acted but criticised for a hazy, underdeveloped narrative

A new play by Jack MacGregor, staged at Assembly Roxy as part of the Edinburgh festival 2026, follows a Scottish researcher named Kerris who arrives on the fictional island of Saint John, a remote British Overseas Territory in the South Pacific, and becomes drawn into the activities of…

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Mel Gibson Officially Reveals First Plot Details for ‘Lethal Weapon 5’ [Exclusive]

  • Gibson confirms a finished Lethal Weapon 5 script exists
  • Screenplay completes work Richard Donner began before his death
  • Gibson still wants to direct, but production remains stalled

Mel Gibson has confirmed that a completed screenplay for Lethal Weapon 5 exists, revealing the film has been built on groundwork laid by original director Richard Donner before his death. Speaking to Collider at Fan Expo Boston, Gibson said he and screenwriter Richard Wenk finished the script Donner…

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World number one Sinner to miss Cincinnati Open

  • Sinner withdraws from Cincinnati Open with a knee injury
  • Still targeting fitness for the US Open later in August
  • Defending champion Alcaraz also absent due to a wrist injury

World number one Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from this week's Cincinnati Open due to a right knee injury, though he still expects to be fit for the US Open later this month. The 24-year-old Italian, who has not played since beating Alexander Zverev in July's Wimbledon final to…

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Dodgers vs Diamondbacks pitching matchup favors the under in divisional game

  • Betting column tips the "under" for Dodgers-Diamondbacks pitching matchup.
  • Dodgers beat Diamondbacks 8-2 in their season opener.
  • Previous under bet failed as game finished with nine runs.

An OutKick betting column looks at the pitching matchup between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Arizona Diamondbacks, arguing that the starters involved make a lower-scoring "under" bet the sensible pick for the divisional fixture. The piece follows the teams' season-opening clash, in which the Dodgers beat the Diamondbacks…

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Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza to open as permanent attraction at New Jersey mall

  • Freddy Fazbear's Pizza opens as permanent attraction at NJ's American Dream mall in 2027
  • Built with creator Scott Cawthon's studio; billed as first permanent immersive FNaF restaurant
  • Comes as film franchise awaits third instalment after two record-breaking releases

Freddy Fazbear's Pizza, the fictional haunted restaurant from the "Five Nights at Freddy's" video games and films, will open as a permanent immersive attraction at the American Dream mall in Bergen County, New Jersey, in 2027. Developed with series creator Scott Cawthon's studio, Scott Games, it is billed…

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George R.R. Martin-Backed Sci-Fi Novel Is Officially Becoming a TV Series

  • Silvia Park's novel Luminous is becoming a TV series
  • Adaptation in development since 2022, backed by Media Res
  • George R.R. Martin's scholarship helped launch Park's career

Luminous, the acclaimed science fiction debut novel by Silvia Park, is officially being adapted into a television series, with development having quietly begun back in 2022, three years before the book's publication. The project's early acquisition underlines how eager studios have become to secure promising literary talent well…

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Bruno Guimaraes can help Arsenal reach next level, says Arteta

  • Arsenal completed £75m signing of Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle
  • Arteta says midfielder can help Arsenal reach "next level"
  • More signings possible; Timber and Saliba still injured

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has set out why he pursued Bruno Guimaraes and confirmed the club may still add further signings this summer. Guimaraes, a 28-year-old Brazilian midfielder, joined Arsenal from Newcastle United for £75m, with the move officially announced on Saturday and the player unveiled to fans…

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Coleman training with Killybegs – but no GAA return for now

  • Seamus Coleman is training with his hometown Gaelic football club Killybegs for fitness maintenance, not returning to competitive play
  • The 37-year-old Republic of Ireland captain remains without a professional club after his 17-year tenure at Everton ended
  • He is prioritising finding a new football club and continuing his international career over resuming amateur Gaelic football

Republic of Ireland captain Seamus Coleman has been training with his hometown Gaelic football club, Killybegs, to maintain his fitness while he remains without a football club. Speculation spread on social media that the 37-year-old defender, who left Everton after 17 years at the end of last season,…

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