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Trump says US strikes hit Iran in ‘honour’ of American soldiers killed
US President Donald Trump said the latest American strikes hit Iran “very hard” and were carried out “in honour” of three US soldiers killed in recent attacks, as the conflict between the two countries escalates further. US Central Command launched a ninth consecutive night of strikes early on Monday, targeting Iranian military sites and communications…
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AliExpress fined almost $630 million over illegal product sales
AliExpress has been fined €550 million (about $629 million) by the European Commission for breaching the EU’s Digital Services Act, after failing to prevent illegal, unsafe and counterfeit goods from being sold on its platform. This is the largest penalty issued under the DSA to date, and it reflects growing regulatory pressure on major Chinese…
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Ian Wright hits out at ‘ridiculous and poor’ World Cup final pitch at the MetLife Stadium – and that was BEFORE extravagant half-time show featuring Justin Bieber and Shakira
Former England striker Ian Wright criticised the pitch condition at MetLife Stadium ahead of the World Cup final, branding it “ridiculous and poor”, with the comments coming even before the tournament’s extravagant half-time show took centre stage. The remarks add to wider unease about how the pitch and surrounding spectacle were handled for football’s biggest…
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WTA adopts SRY gene testing to protect fair competition in women’s professional tennis
The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) has introduced SRY gene testing as part of its eligibility rules for women’s professional tennis, a move aimed at ensuring competitors in the women’s tour are biologically female. The change reflects a wider push across sport to safeguard fair competition amid ongoing debate over transgender and intersex participation in female…
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Spain claim 2026 World Cup as fatal fountain collapse mars celebrations
Spain have been crowned champions of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, bringing to a close a tournament staged under unprecedented security measures, including extensive surveillance operations, which organisers say ensured no significant attacks occurred despite the vast scale of the event and the millions of spectators it drew. The tournament produced numerous memorable footballing moments,…
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‘Please Play When GTA 6 Comes Out’: AC Black Flag Resynced Will Add New Features to Keep You Aboard
Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced director Richard Knight has confirmed that Ubisoft Singapore plans further post-launch support for the recently released remake, including bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements, though no formal roadmap has been announced. Speaking in a video interview, Knight also made a light-hearted appeal for players to stick with the pirate adventure once…
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Starmer Steps Down After Two Years; Burnham Becomes Seventh UK PM in Decade
Keir Starmer is resigning from the premiership just two years after securing a landslide election victory, delivering a farewell address from Downing Street whilst rejecting suggestions his tenure was unsuccessful. His d
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Spanish National Orchestra/Afkham review – Proms debut sees orchestra’s celebrations kick off early
The Spanish National Orchestra made its long-awaited BBC Proms debut at the Royal Albert Hall, nearly 90 years after its founding, performing under outgoing chief conductor David Afkham. The concert doubled as both a first and a farewell: Afkham, who has led the orchestra for over a decade, hands over to Kent Nagano next season,…
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FBI boss details how agency secured record-shattering FIFA World Cup and more top headlines
This piece is Fox News’ “Fox News First” morning newsletter, a digest of top overnight and morning headlines rather than a single news story. It leads with FBI Director Kash Patel’s account of how the bureau secured the record-breaking FIFA World Cup, alongside continuing coverage of US military strikes on Iran and other major domestic…
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EA Sports predicts World Cup winner 5 times in a row after Spain win
Electronic Arts has once again accurately predicted the World Cup winner using simulations run in its football video game series, extending its perfect record to five consecutive tournaments. The feat is notable because EA lost its official FIFA licensing rights years ago and now publishes under the EA Sports FC name, yet its data-driven predictions…