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Uefa to hold emergency meeting over Fifa World Cup plans
Uefa will hold an emergency virtual meeting of all 55 member associations on Thursday afternoon to discuss its response to Fifa’s controversial World Cup stakeholder plans, led by president Gianni Infantino. Tensions have escalated after it emerged that Fifa gave all 211 member associations a deadline to accept the deal or lose a one-off payout,…
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Russia launches ballistic missile attack on Kyiv hours after Zelenskyy warns of major strike
Russia launched a ballistic missile attack on Kyiv early on Thursday, triggering multiple explosions across the Ukrainian capital, according to Ukrainian officials. The strike came hours after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had warned of an impending major Russian assault, adding to concerns over the intensifying conflict as Ukraine continues to face sustained aerial bombardment. Kyiv Mayor…
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Couple are arrested after five dead babies are found in cardboard boxes in France
A couple have been arrested in France after the bodies of five infants were discovered in cardboard boxes, in a case that has shocked local authorities and prompted a criminal investigation. The discovery raises serious questions about how the deaths occurred and went undetected for a prolonged period, and French investigators are now working to…
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Oh DEER! Doe is spotted with her fawn in a field of wheat
A photograph has captured a doe and her fawn together in a field of wheat, offering a charming glimpse of wildlife in the British countryside. The image, published by the Daily Mail, is part of the publication’s regular nature photography features, which highlight seasonal wildlife sightings for readers. Beyond the headline image, no further details,…
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Wisconsin Dem socialist gubernatorial hopeful dodges whether she still wants to ‘abolish police’
Wisconsin state Representative Francesca Hong, a Democratic Socialist running for governor, avoided directly reaffirming her past support for “abolishing” or defunding the police during a Milwaukee debate, according to Fox News. The exchange has drawn attention because Hong’s earlier progressive stances on policing could become a liability in a general election, and her campaign has…
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3 Sting Songs That Were Inspired by His Divorce
Sting, the former Police frontman, drew on the emotional fallout of his very public first divorce, from actress Frances Tomelty, when writing some of his best-known songs of the 1980s. He later married Trudie Styler, Tomelty’s best friend, with whom he had had an affair, in 1992. Several tracks written during this turbulent period, including…
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Graham’s final mission advances as Senate moves to crush Putin’s war machine with Russia, Iran sanctions
The US Senate has advanced a sweeping bipartisan sanctions bill targeting Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Kremlin and Iran, in a move seen as a significant step towards ending the war in Ukraine. Though not the final vote needed to pass the measure, this latest procedural victory carries symbolic weight as it revives a long-stalled…
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Trump makes new demands for Russia, Iran sanctions bill named for Graham
President Trump called for a proposed Russia sanctions bill to be expanded to include Iran, renamed in honour of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, and strengthened with tariff powers for the White House. The intervention could shape a bipartisan measure intended to increase pressure on Russia over its war in Ukraine while broadening its scope…
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Japan Earthquake Kills 13; Russia Charges Telegram Founder; UK Government Reshuffles Tech Ministry
A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto, Japan, leaving at least 13 people dead as rescue teams continue searching for survivors in affected areas. The natural disaster dominated international headlines overnight. Ru
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ANTHRAX Breaks Down ‘Cursum Perficio’ Artwork With Weekly Animated Clips Describing Characters Featured On Cover
Anthrax are gearing up for the September 18 release of their twelfth studio album, “Cursum Perficio”, by unveiling a series of weekly animated clips that explain the characters depicted on the record’s cover artwork. The first clip, shared on 28 July, focuses on a magician character, with the New York band explaining that the format…