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More warehouses of Russian online retailer Wildberries hit by Ukraine, officials say
Ukrainian drones have struck warehouses belonging to Wildberries, Russia’s largest online retailer, for the second time in four days, injuring ten people. The facilities, located in the Krasnodar and Stavropol regions, were hit overnight, prompting evacuations, according to Russian media and the regional governor. Ukraine has justified the strikes by alleging the warehouses are used…
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World Cup, Ballon d’Or, Champions League, Euros … has Rodri completed football? | The Knowledge
Rodri’s Spain team won a major tournament, meaning the midfielder now holds the World Cup, European Championship, Champions League and Ballon d’Or, prompting the Guardian’s Knowledge column to explore who else has achieved this rare “grand slam” of football honours. It turns out Rodri joins a small, elite group of players to have won all…
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SARAH VINE: I was the worst-dressed woman in Westminster… so I know how hard it is to be thrust into the spotlight
Sarah Vine reflects on the intense media scrutiny female politicians face over their clothing, sparked by recent commentary on the outfits worn by women ministers appointed to a new Cabinet. Drawing on her own experience of being photographed in unflattering outfits during major public moments, she argues that while such scrutiny of women’s appearance is…
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French lawmakers approve a sweeping social media ban for children under 15
France’s parliament has approved a sweeping ban on social media use by children under 15, making it the first European Union country to enact such a blanket restriction. Both chambers backed the measure, a flagship policy of President Emmanuel Macron’s government, alongside a related ban on mobile phones in secondary schools; the move reflects growing…
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Cycling returns to city centre for 12th year
The Sheffield Grand Prix cycling event is returning to the city centre for its 12th consecutive year on Wednesday, bringing elite riders and community racers to a closed-road circuit in the heart of Sheffield. The event, organised with support from Sheffield City Council and British Cycling, forms part of British Cycling’s National Circuit Series, meaning…
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France passes law banning under-15s from social media
France’s parliament has approved a law banning under-15s from social media from January 2027, making it the first European country to impose such a restriction. The move, championed by President Emmanuel Macron, requires everyone in France to verify their age to use social media, and arrives as the UK and EU develop their own child…
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House rejects Crane’s measure to block Ukraine security aid
The US House of Representatives decisively rejected an amendment by Republican Representative Eli Crane of Arizona that sought to prevent Pentagon funds being used for Ukraine security assistance. The vote preserves the proposed support within the annual defence policy bill and signals broad cross-party opposition to ending such assistance. Crane’s proposal would have allowed an…
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World Cup hero Ferran Torres doubles down after criticism, posts picture wearing ‘Make Spain Great Again’ hat
Spain forward Ferran Torres has responded to criticism by posting a picture of himself wearing a “Make Spain Great Again” hat, a red cap styled after Donald Trump’s “Make America Great Again” design. The post came after Spain’s World Cup victory, in which Torres played a prominent role, and appears to be a defiant response…
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IRS in the hot seat over potential cash grab from Spain’s World Cup winnings: ‘It’s a rip-off’
US House lawmakers have raised bipartisan concerns that the Internal Revenue Service could tax a large share of the $50 million prize money awarded to Spain for winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with one representative branding the potential levy “a rip-off.” The issue has drawn attention because it touches on how the US tax…
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World Cup Final Scores Nearly 63M Across Fox & Telemundo As Tournament Breaks Viewing Records
The World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina drew a combined US audience of 62.8 million viewers across Fox and Telemundo, setting new ratings records for both broadcasters. Spain’s extra-time win, sealed by a goal from Ferran Torres, capped a tournament co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada that proved a major commercial success…