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Why did Manchester United pay Chelsea £48m for Andrey Santos?
Manchester United have signed Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos from Chelsea for £48m, marking new manager Michael Carrick’s first signing since taking charge. The move addresses a pressing need for midfield reinforcements following Casemiro’s departure and Manuel Ugarte’s long-term injury, though it is seen as a surprising choice given Santos was often a backup player at…
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Argentina beat England in bad-tempered semi-final marred by referee row
Argentina beat England 2-1 in a fractious World Cup semi-final that was overshadowed by a row over the officiating rather than by the quality of the football. England fans and pundits focused their anger on an unpunished elbow challenge and on Enzo Fernández’s equaliser, arguing that a red card should have been shown before the…
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Brit father is suffering ‘unimaginable trauma’ after his son, two, accidentally fell to his death from a Cyprus hotel window, lawyer reveals as family pleads for his release from custody
A British father is being held in custody in Cyprus after his two-year-old son died from a fall from a hotel window, with his lawyer describing him as suffering “unimaginable trauma” over the accident. The family is now appealing for his release, arguing that the death was a tragic accident rather than the result of…
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Revealed: The moment that sparked Jude Bellingham’s post-match rage at Argentina star after rival’s ludicrous act following Enzo Fernandez’s goal
Footage has emerged showing Jude Bellingham slapping Argentina’s Valentin Barco in the immediate aftermath of England’s 2-1 World Cup semi-final defeat, with reports identifying what triggered the England midfielder’s reaction. The incident capped a fraught night for England, whose exit sparked wider fallout including criticism of manager Thomas Tuchel’s tactics and separate confrontations, such as…
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Doctors reveal hidden danger for some Ozempic, Wegovy users with brain disorders
Neurologists are warning that popular GLP-1 weight-loss medications, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, could pose serious risks for patients with certain neurodegenerative conditions, including motor neurone disease (ALS). The concern centres on the fact that the very mechanism which makes these drugs effective for weight loss and diabetes management, rapid reduction in appetite and body…
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Here are our PS Plus Premium and Extra games for July
We’re in the midst of a scorching summer. And for this season of staying inside and sweating it out, PlayStation Plus’ July line-up is bringing a new batch of games to keep us entertained while the sun is out, making touching grass more arduous than usual. Read more
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Red Bull to change wing after Verstappen crashes
Red Bull are reverting to a conventional rear wing for the Belgian Grand Prix following high-speed crashes for Max Verstappen in the previous two races.
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Titus Welliver on What Sets His New Crime Character Apart From Harry Bosch
Titus Welliver, best known for playing Harry Bosch across more than a decade of the Bosch franchise, is taking on a markedly different role in the new series The Westies. Speaking to ScreenRant, Welliver explained how his character, Glenn Keenan, contrasts with the morally driven Bosch, offering audiences a chance to see him portray a…
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Red state governors blast CNBC’s ‘worst states to live’ list, point to booming population growth
Several Republican governors have criticised CNBC after the network’s annual quality-of-life rankings placed conservative-led “red” states in all ten bottom positions, arguing the findings clash with official Census figures showing these same states experiencing the fastest population growth in the country. The row highlights a broader political dispute over how to measure a state’s liveability,…
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Triller ordered to pay Merlin more than $3.2M in default judgment over unpaid licensing fees
A US federal court has ordered Triller Group Inc. to pay music licensing body Merlin more than $3.2 million after failing to respond to a lawsuit over unpaid fees. Judge Jeannette A. Vargas of the Southern District of New York issued the default judgment on 9 July after Triller did not oppose Merlin’s motion, adding…