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Rod Stewart says 2027 shows will end his touring career
Rod Stewart has announced that his 2027 tour, titled “The Final Encore”, will be his last time touring. The 81-year-old says he is not retiring from music, but wants to thank fans with one final run of shows after more than six decades on the road. Stewart began busking in the 1960s and has sold…
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Remainers assemble! Ed Miliband says Brits should be ‘proud Europeans’ and demands ‘deeper ties’ with EU – as Labour MPs join Sadiq Khan in heaping pressure on PM to reverse Brexit
Ed Miliband called for a stronger, deeper partnership between the UK and the EU, saying Britain’s future security, economic interests and shared values are bound up with Europe. His remarks at Labour’s conference add to pressure on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to move towards reversing Brexit, though Burnham has said the question is for another…
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Rod Stewart says 2027 UK and European tour will be his last
Rod Stewart, aged 81, has announced that his 2027 UK and European tour, titled The Final Encore, will mark the end of his touring career after more than six decades of performing. The legendary singer, who began touring in the early 1960s, stated the commitment will “most definitely be my last,” though he has not…
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Swiss reject ‘pro-Russian’ bid to toughen country’s neutrality in referendum
Swiss voters have overwhelmingly rejected a referendum proposal to strengthen the country’s neutrality, with 70 per cent voting against the measure and majorities in all 26 regions opposing it. The proposal, championed by the right-wing populist Swiss People’s Party, sought to prevent Switzerland from joining international sanctions unless authorised by the United Nations—a move that…
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Lithuania and Poland plan evacuations around vulnerable Suwalki Gap
Lithuania and Poland are developing evacuation plans in preparation for potential Russian military action, focusing on the strategically vulnerable Suwalki Gap—a 60-mile corridor that NATO military leaders consider the alliance’s critical weak point. This bilateral preparation reflects growing concerns that Russia could attempt to isolate Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania from the rest of NATO by…
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England penetrated Spain’s defence but lacked precision in the Nations League defeat
England repeatedly reached Spain’s penalty area in their Nations League match at Wembley, recording 36 touches there, but struggled to turn that pressure into clear chances. The figures suggest Thomas Tuchel’s side made unusual headway against one of international football’s strongest teams, yet Spain’s greater precision in the box proved decisive. Since records began at…
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Classic Rock Tracks Of The Week: September 28, 2026
This week’s Classic Rock Tracks chart features eight songs across multiple established and emerging rock artists. Kiwi band Pieces Of Molly secured their fourth number-one position with “Skinwalker”, whilst new releases from Clutch, Europe, The Temperance Movement and others compete for listeners’ attention on the weekly countdown. The selections span various subgenres and approaches: Clutch…
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City guilty verdict rocks Premier League; bank bonus angers staff
Manchester City’s guilty verdict threatens Premier League stability. Bank CEO’s bonus ignites staff fury amid record profits and burnout.
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Oasis shift all 42 Live ’27 tour dates, with no extra shows planned
Oasis have sold out all 42 dates on their Live ’27 stadium tour, with tickets bought across three sales windows over the weekend. The sell-out highlights strong demand for the band’s return, and organisers say no further dates will be added. The tour includes 11 shows at Manchester’s Etihad Stadium and ends with six nights…