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Gracie Abrams Scores Second U.K. No. 1 LP with ‘Daughter From Hell’
Gracie Abrams has secured her second UK number one album with Daughter From Hell, reinforcing her growing commercial success in Britain. The achievement follows her 2024 chart-topper The Secret of Us and comes ahead of a planned UK and European arena tour this autumn. The album debuted at the top on 24 July, ahead of…
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Morrissey pleads with Spanish prime minister to ban bullfighting: “Hideous spectacle”
Morrissey has urged Spain’s prime minister to ban bullfighting, describing it as a “hideous spectacle”. The singer’s intervention adds to longstanding criticism of the practice from animal-rights campaigners, while placing the issue in a high-profile cultural and political context. The article’s headline characterises Morrissey’s appeal as a direct plea to the Spanish government. Bullfighting remains…
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Conor Oberst admits it’s “really hard” to write about life under “conman” Donald Trump’s rule
Conor Oberst has said he finds it “really hard” to write songs directly about life under Donald Trump, whom he described as a “conman”. The Bright Eyes frontman’s comments reflect the challenge some musicians face in responding creatively to polarised political events without reducing their work to immediate commentary. The article provides little further detail…
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‘Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ set decorator slain, husband found dead in family already scarred by home killing
Mary Golding, a 34-year-old set decorator who worked on *The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel*, was found stabbed to death at her home in Queens, New York. Her husband was later found dead in what authorities are treating as an apparent murder-suicide, intensifying concern because Golding had recently become a mother. The New York Police Department said…
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Trump says Russia, China not ‘participating’ in Iran war ‘in my opinion’
President Trump said he did not believe China or Russia were taking part in the Iran conflict, while warning that their involvement would be “very bad” for them. His comments matter because direct military support from either power could widen the war beyond its current participants and intensify tensions between major powers. Trump said Chinese…
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Trump begs SCOTUS for one last shot as he attempts to claw back $5.6 million in sex abuse case
Donald Trump has asked the US Supreme Court to review a civil verdict finding him liable for sexually abusing and defaming writer E. Jean Carroll, in a final attempt to overturn or reduce the award against him. The case matters because it concerns a high-profile legal finding against a sitting or former US president and…
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Rain returns for some parts of the UK
The BBC has reported that rain is set to return to some parts of the UK, offering a break from the recent spell of hot, dry weather. The update comes amid an ongoing period of heatwave conditions and drought concerns across parts of the country, making any rainfall notable for its potential to ease pressure…
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Trump must close the back door China uses to exploit North American trade
The article argues that the Trump administration should use the scheduled review of the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) to demand trade reforms before extending it for another 16 years. It says the review should not be automatic, despite the agreement strengthening North American trade and commercial links, because it was intended to assess whether the deal…
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Scoff at cheaper bus fares and No 10 North if you like, but Andy Burnham knows what he’s doing | Jonathan Freedland
Andy Burnham’s new government has announced a £2 cap on single bus fares across England from January, presenting it as an immediate measure to ease pressure on household budgets. Jonathan Freedland argues that such practical, easily understood policies can build lasting public support, drawing a comparison with Ken Livingstone’s popular 1981 “Fares Fair” reductions in…
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Saint Vitus announces initial reopening lineup (Dillinger Escape Plan, Immolation, Ancient Death, more!)
Saint Vitus has announced the first artists scheduled to play its reopening programme, led by The Dillinger Escape Plan, Immolation and Ancient Death. The bookings signal the return of the influential Brooklyn heavy-music venue after its closure, restoring a dedicated stage for metal, hardcore and related underground scenes. The venue is due to reopen in…