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Terrifying moment police officer goes up in flames as Polish hooligans launch ‘worst football violence seen in decades’ on British streets
Footage has emerged showing a police officer being engulfed in flames after Legia Warsaw supporters attacked officers before a Europa Conference League match against Aston Villa at Villa Park in November 2023. Eight men have now pleaded guilty over their part in what police have described as the “worst violence seen in decades” at a…
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California seizes 63,000 pounds of illegal cannabis worth $104 million in major crackdown
California authorities have seized more than 63,000 pounds of illegal cannabis worth over $104 million during a three-month crackdown on organised criminal networks operating across the state. The operation, which ran between April and June, also netted firearms and cash, and forms part of a wider effort by Governor Gavin Newsom’s administration to disrupt the…
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“We are really disappointed.” Satanic doo-wop duo Twin Temple removed from country tour dates after headliner realises they’re Satanic
Satanic doo-wop duo Twin Temple say they were removed at the last minute from two of country musician Charley Crockett’s forthcoming shows because of their Satanic imagery. The Los Angeles husband-and-wife pair, Zachary and Alexandra James, announced the news via social media on Wednesday 8 July, expressing disappointment and apologising to fans who had planned…
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Fans’ fury as millions at work face missing British wildcard Arthur Fery’s historic Wimbledon semi-final after BBC led calls to show match at 1.30pm to avoid clash with World Cup
British wildcard Arthur Fery is due to play the biggest match of his career, a historic Wimbledon semi-final against Alexander Zverev, but the fixture has been rescheduled to an earlier slot and moved many fans into an outcry. Rather than occupying the second Centre Court slot from around 5pm, the match will now open proceedings…
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Is Neon Lining Up UK Distribution? — The Dish
Deadline reports, on an exclusive basis, that the American independent distributor and international sales firm Neon is rumoured to be preparing to move into UK film distribution. The company — known for acquiring the last six Cannes Palme d’Or winners and multiple Oscar winners — has reportedly been keen to expand its UK presence, with…
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Sunshine and Saharan Dust Make Miami’s World Cup Quarter-Final a Dangerous Game for England Norway
Norway’s men’s football team will face England in a World Cup quarter-final in Miami on Saturday, where scientists warn that extreme heat, humidity and blazing sunshine could pose a genuine danger to players. The conditions — intensified by a plume of dust blown across the Atlantic from the Sahara desert — will subject the northern…
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Sheffield MP Clive Betts says drug abusers are given benefits while those with serious conditions are rejected
The full article could not be retrieved because the page returned only a “Just a moment… Enable JavaScript and cookies to continue” security screen rather than the story text, so this summary is based solely on the headline. According to that headline, Sheffield MP Clive Betts has claimed that people who misuse drugs are being…
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Why Pierce Charles could be Sheffield Wednesday’s record sale after completing move to Manchester City – thestar.co.uk
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Xbox leader Asha Sharma has joined a US government task force for employment, days after announcing restructuring that has left thousands of people without jobs
Xbox chief Asha Sharma has been appointed as an external adviser to the US Federal Reserve, where she will help lead a task force on productivity and jobs — including assessing the impact of AI on the workforce. The appointment has drawn attention because it comes just days after Sharma oversaw a restructuring of Xbox…
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Shocking moment woman allegedly tries to abduct a three-year-old in a KFC car park
A three-year-old girl was allegedly the target of an attempted abduction by a stranger in the car park of a KFC in Logan Central, Queensland, on Thursday. The toddler’s grandfather, who witnessed the incident, has since spoken publicly about the ordeal, describing how he and other family members intervened to free the child and detain…