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Who was the best player on the pitch? – England player ratings
England beat Croatia 7-0 in Rijeka, delivering one of their strongest performances in recent times. Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane and Anthony Gordon were among the scorers, with Bellingham named the best player on the pitch for his goal and assist. Bellingham, Gordon and Kane each received a rating of 9 from BBC Sport reporter Alex…
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Asghar Farhadi Says Films Like ‘Argo’ Perpetuate American White Savior Myth: ‘Who Asked You To Come and Save Us?’
Iranian director Asghar Farhadi criticised Hollywood portrayals of countries such as Iran, arguing that films like “Argo” reinforce the idea that the United States is superior and must rescue others. Speaking at the Rio Film Festival, he said cinema and media cannot provide a complete picture of ordinary life, and that audiences should encounter other…
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Trans teenagers’ parents report referrals over disputes about gender care
Parents of transgender teenagers say schools and medical staff have referred their families to police or social services after they questioned their children’s decisions about gender-related care. The reported cases have fuelled concerns that a proposed law on conversion practices could make parents’ efforts to challenge or delay such decisions liable to scrutiny. The Bayswater…
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SAS reportedly killed two suspects in Red Caps murders in Iraq
The article reports that the SAS tracked down and killed two members of an Iranian-backed gang believed to have murdered six British military policemen in southern Iraq in June 2003. The deaths of the soldiers, known as the Red Caps, were then the largest loss of UK life to enemy forces in the Iraq war;…
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Constance faces scrutiny over delayed Monklands hospital plans
Scotland’s Health Secretary Angela Constance is facing accusations of withholding information about the delayed Monklands replacement hospital after a confidential briefing to First Minister John Swinney outlined problems before the project’s public reset. Opposition MSPs say redacted dates and undisclosed details suggest ministers kept Parliament and the public uninformed; the government has not publicly provided…
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Scottish Forestry advertises £63,491 brand manager role amid merger review
Scottish Forestry is advertising an 18-month brand manager role with a salary and pension package of £58,953 to £63,491, despite the agency being considered for possible abolition or merger as part of plans to reduce public bodies. The vacancy has prompted criticism from a Scottish Conservative spokesman and the TaxPayers’ Alliance, who say recruiting while…
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Houthis launch new attack on Riyadh oil refinery as Saudis hit back with counter-strikes on Yemen as conflict hiking world oil prices intensifies
A refinery south of Riyadh was hit in a reported Houthi attack on Saturday, with flames and thick smoke prompting emergency crews to respond. Saudi Arabia launched counter-strikes in Yemen within hours, intensifying a conflict that threatens regional energy supplies and could add to pressure on global fuel prices. The circumstances of the refinery incident…
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‘It was harrowing:’ Scots TV presenter Natalie Pike turned detective to catch her own stalker
BBC and Manchester City TV presenter Natalie Pike says she helped identify the man who stalked her for eight months, leading to his conviction. She hopes speaking publicly will encourage other victims to report stalking and seek support. The incidents came to light in February, when two men asked staff at her hair salon where…
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Miranda Lambert says she and Ella Langley clashed while making hit record
Miranda Lambert says she and Ella Langley had disagreements while making a record together, but she saw the clashes as part of getting the music right. Speaking on The New York Times’ “Popcast”, Lambert described the process as emotional and said she wanted the songs and production to fit the record. Lambert said the pair…
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Scotland hosted 6,596 weddings for couples who live elsewhere
Scotland hosted 27,191 weddings last year, including 6,596 involving couples who did not live there. The figures show how the country’s scenery, historic venues and established wedding industry attract couples from abroad and elsewhere in the UK, bringing their guests along to visit. Gretna Green hosted 3,492 of those weddings, more than half of the…