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‘A Man Without Love’ singer Engelbert Humperdinck credits underwater workout for keeping him ‘alive’ at 90
Engelbert Humperdinck, the British singer best known for “A Man Without Love”, says his pool-based martial arts routine helps keep him fit and “alive” at the age of 90. Speaking on The Jim Masters Show, he described spending much of the day exercising in a swimming pool. The performer, often called the “King of Romance”,…
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“I’ve been struggling to free my mind. I’ve learned so much. Finally it’s happening”: How Tarja Turunen brought a decade of development to bear on diverse album Frisson Noir
Tarja Turunen says Frisson Noir is her heaviest album to date, created to capture in the studio the powerful, riff-driven sound of her live band. The Finnish symphonic metal singer views the record as the result of a decade of artistic development and a new freedom in her songwriting, making it a significant step in…
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Poll: Are You Hyped for These 10 New PS Plus Games?
Sony will add 10 games to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium in August 2026, with Push Square describing the overall selection as varied and relatively strong. The main additions include Helldivers 2 and Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, giving subscribers access to both a major live-service shooter and a realistic open-world RPG. Other Extra titles include…
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Ukraine strikes major Russian rocket factory with cruise missiles
Ukraine said it struck Russia’s Progress Rocket Space Center in the Samara region with ground-launched FP-5 Flamingo cruise missiles. The site is a major producer of Soyuz rockets and military satellites, so sustained damage could affect both Russia’s space activity and related military capabilities. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the strike hit a Roscosmos enterprise involved…
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Body is found in search for British teen who went missing in mountains near Dracula’s castle during solo hiking trip nine months ago
A body has been found during the search for a British teenager who disappeared while hiking alone in mountains near Dracula’s Castle in Romania nine months ago. The discovery may bring an end to a prolonged search and is likely to lead to formal identification and further investigation into the circumstances of the disappearance. The…
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Ruthless Clayton wins New Zealand title
Jonny Clayton won the New Zealand Darts Masters for the first time, beating fellow Welshman Gerwyn Price 8-4 in Auckland. The result gives Clayton his second World Series title and reverses the outcome of the pair’s 2022 New Zealand final, underlining his strong form against a high-quality field. Clayton reached the final by defeating top…
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Rashida Tlaib rally moved after Jewish-owned Florida venue cancels event, cites ‘increased security concerns’
A South Florida venue cancelled a rally headlined by Democratic congresswoman Rashida Tlaib shortly before it was due to take place, citing increased security concerns. The event was subsequently moved, highlighting tensions around political events involving prominent critics of Israel and concerns about safety. The “Chomp the Oligarchy” rally was intended to support two Democratic…
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‘A tragedy’: Politicians react to sudden death of Jason Arday as Prime Minister calls for a ‘moment of reflection’
The article reports the sudden death of Jason Arday, prompting tributes and expressions of shock from politicians. The Prime Minister described the news as a tragedy and called for a moment of reflection, underlining the public and political significance attributed to his death. The report characterises the reaction as widespread, with politicians reflecting on the…
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Recording Academy reviews Asian pop Grammy after BTS boycott
The Recording Academy is reconsidering its new Best Asian Pop award at the Grammys after BTS announced they would not submit their music for the 2027 ceremony, saying they hoped their work could be “heard and loved for itself, beyond regions or languages”. Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr has acknowledged the category may not…
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Little League World Series sign-stealing controversy erupts for the second straight year
Davenport Northwest of Iowa beat Whitefish Bay of Wisconsin 7–6 in the Midwest Regional Championship, securing a place at the Little League World Series. The game has prompted online accusations of sign-stealing, reviving a controversy that also affected the tournament last year. The allegations concern Friday’s regional final in Williamsport, with critics questioning whether Iowa…