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Ireland’s Walsh beats British teen Smith to IM gold

  • Ellen Walshe won 400m individual medley gold for Ireland.
  • Britain’s Amalie Smith finished second aged 16.
  • The race took place at the European Championships in Paris.

Ireland’s Ellen Walshe won the women’s 400m individual medley gold at the European Aquatics Championships in Paris, beating Britain’s Amalie Smith. The result gives Ireland a European title while highlighting Smith’s strong performance at just 16. Walshe finished ahead of Smith in the individual medley, which combines butterfly,…

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European nations condemn executions in Iran

More than 25 countries on Wednesday, including the U.K., France and Canada, condemned Iran’s execution of anti-government protesters, accusing Tehran of using the death penalty to “silence dissent.” “We condemn in the strongest terms the ongoing executions of protesters and use of the death penalty by the Islamic…

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Meet the Democrat who narrowly defeated socialist rival in key swing-state battle over the party’s future

  • Crowley narrowly won Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary.
  • The race exposed Democratic divisions between moderates and socialists.
  • Crowley now faces a pivotal general-election contest.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley narrowly won Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary against socialist state representative Francesca Hong, positioning him to face Republican candidate Tom Tiffany in the general election. The closely fought result is presented as a test of the Democratic Party’s ideological direction in a crucial swing…

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GB dressage team qualify for LA28 Olympics

  • Great Britain qualified for LA28 dressage after winning World Championship silver.
  • Germany won gold ahead of Britain in Aachen.
  • The top six teams secured Olympic qualification.

Great Britain’s dressage team have qualified for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics after winning silver at the FEI World Championships in Aachen, Germany. The result matters because the top six teams secured automatic Olympic places, ensuring Britain’s participation in the team event well ahead of LA28. Fiona Bigwood,…

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Hasan Piker warns ‘the knives will be out’ after socialist Francesca Hong falls in Wisconsin upset

  • Francesca Hong lost Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary.
  • Hasan Piker predicted tougher resistance to socialist candidates.
  • The result exposes Democratic divisions over the party’s direction.

Far-left streamer Hasan Piker reacted to socialist candidate Francesca Hong’s defeat in Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary by warning that the party establishment would intensify its efforts against the socialist left. The result matters because it highlights tensions within the Democratic Party between its more progressive wing and leaders…

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49ers WAGs are wisely getting in some bikini time before the season far away from the curse of the substation

  • 49ers players’ partners are enjoying the off-season in bikinis.
  • Olivia Culpo is expecting her second child with Christian McCaffrey.
  • Ed McCaffrey says his son is in excellent condition.

The article highlights San Francisco 49ers players’ partners, commonly called WAGs, spending time in bikinis during the NFL off-season. It presents this as a light-hearted example of the group making the most of their break before the team’s season begins, while joking about avoiding the supposed “curse of…

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Freed Marine returns home ‘very frail’ after Russian ‘nightmare’ as family advocate urges Trump to free others

  • Freed Marine Robert Gilman returned home in poor health.
  • His family described his Russian imprisonment as a nightmare.
  • Advocate urged continued action for Americans detained overseas.

Former US Marine Robert Gilman has returned to the United States after being released from a Russian prison, with a family representative saying he was too frail to walk off the plane. His return ends a prolonged detention described by the representative as a “nightmare” and renews calls…

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European Super Cup: Paris Saint-Germain v Aston Villa – live

  • PSG meet Aston Villa in Salzburg’s European Super Cup.
  • Villa start two debutants, including João Gomes.
  • PSG give new signing Maghnes Akliouche a starting role.

Paris Saint-Germain face Aston Villa in the European Super Cup in Salzburg, with kick-off scheduled for 8pm BST. The match gives European champions PSG a chance to defend the trophy they won last year, while Villa seek another Super Cup success after their 1982 victory over Barcelona. Villa…

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3 Love Songs From the 70s That Were Real-Life Apologies

  • Three 1970s love songs drew on real apologies.
  • Lennon’s “Jealous Guy” reflected insecurity in his marriage.
  • “Baby Come Back” and “Always On My Mind” centre on regret.

American Songwriter highlights three 1970s love songs presented as real-life apologies, linking their lyrics to personal jealousy, relationship breakdowns and guilt. The article argues that these songs feel especially sincere because they were rooted in genuine emotional situations rather than purely fictional romance. - “Jealous Guy” by John…

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