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Live updates: Iran responds to Trump’s Strait of Hormuz comments; Katie Miller’s podcast continues to grow
President Trump’s comments on making the Strait of Hormuz a U.S. territory on Friday sparked a response from Iran, stating on the social platform X that it will continue to stay in the country’s control. “This strait will only be closed and opened under Iran’s command, and as long as you do not accept the…
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Charlene Kaye: Diversity Shredder review – killer riffs slay toxic music industry
Charlene Kaye’s *Diversity Shredder* is reviewed as an energetic musical-comedy show that challenges tokenism and stereotyping in the music industry. Drawing on her experience as a queer Asian female guitarist, Kaye examines the compromises and frustrations involved in finding work within an industry that professes inclusivity while often treating diversity superficially. The show combines sharp…
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Missed out on tickets to see the Bayeux tapestry in London? A £1,000 hotel stay will get you in
Tickets for the Bayeux tapestry’s British Museum exhibition sold out within a day after visitors faced online queues of up to nine hours, but guests at the five-star One Aldwych hotel can access a reserved allocation. The arrangement has drawn criticism from Hastings and Rye MP Helena Dollimore, who argues that it allows wealthy visitors…
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New York Magazine severs ties with writer Ross Barkan, updates 67 columns following plagiarism probe
New York Magazine has ended its relationship with writer Ross Barkan after an internal plagiarism investigation found problems in his work. The magazine has updated 67 of his columns, signalling a substantial editorial correction and underscoring the reputational and professional consequences of breaches of journalistic standards. The changes affect Barkan’s published commentary for the outlet,…
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Carly Simon seemingly takes aim at ex James Taylor on new album as she sings ‘Maybe I never loved you’
Carly Simon appears to address her former husband James Taylor in a song from her new album, “Comes in Waves”, with lyrics suggesting she may never have loved him. The song is presented as reflecting on the breakdown of their long marriage, though the extract does not confirm that Taylor is explicitly named. Simon and…
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Chiefs heiress Gracie Hunt reveals why she lifts heavy weights — and doesn’t count calories
Gracie Hunt, a member of the Kansas City Chiefs’ ownership family, discussed her approach to fitness and nutrition, saying strength training has become the foundation of her routine. She said she lifts heavy weights and follows a simple dietary rule rather than counting calories, presenting the approach as part of a broader focus on wellbeing…
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FDA green lights more screwworm medications: Should you give them to your pets?
The Food and Drug Administration has granted emergency use authorizations for more medications that can prevent and treat infestations of the flesh-eating New World screwworm spreading along the U.S.-Mexico border.
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GB’s women and men through to 4x100m relay finals
Great Britain’s women’s and men’s 4x100m relay teams both qualified convincingly for their finals at the European Athletics Championships. Their progress keeps Britain in contention for relay medals later on Saturday. Amy Hunt ran for the women’s team, while Zharnel Hughes featured for the men’s side. The BBC report did not provide finishing times or…
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Spain stocks African enclave Ceuta with boosted security as Morocco monitors calls for second border rush
Spain and Morocco have increased security around Ceuta, a Spanish enclave on the north African coast, after social-media calls urged Moroccan migrants to attempt another mass crossing. The move reflects concern that a repeat of a recent border rush could strain relations between the two countries and intensify debate over migration and border control in…
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Heiress sues HSBC and Barclays for $15billion saying they helped her late father plunder her $650m trust fund after she found 350,000 document treasure trove in Jersey manor house
A wealthy heiress has launched a $15 billion lawsuit against HSBC and Barclays, alleging that the banks helped her late father misappropriate money from her $650 million trust fund. The case matters because it raises questions about whether major financial institutions properly monitored transactions involving trusts and potential misuse of clients’ assets. The claimant says…