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Indian national accused of Arizona girlfriend’s murder entered US on student visa: federal sources
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 of immigration and visa vetting processes in…
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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, 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 fame, and the chance encounter with one…
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Prophets review – a mysterious tale of faith at the end of the world
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 a secretive religious community. The Guardian’s review…
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Mel Gibson Officially Reveals First Plot Details for ‘Lethal Weapon 5’ [Exclusive]
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 had started developing at age 90, and…
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World number one Sinner to miss Cincinnati Open
World number one Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from this week’s Cincinnati Open due to a right knee injury, though he still expects to be fit for the US Open later this month.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 claim his fifth Grand Slam title, said…
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Dodgers vs Diamondbacks pitching matchup favors the under in divisional game
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 8-2, and reflects the ongoing betting analysis…
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George R.R. Martin-Backed Sci-Fi Novel Is Officially Becoming a TV Series
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 before release, and the involvement of George…
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Bruno Guimaraes can help Arsenal reach next level, says Arteta
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 at Emirates Stadium before Sunday’s match against…
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Coleman training with Killybegs – but no GAA return for now
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, might be making a sensational return to…