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Spain beat Belgium as late Merino strike seals World Cup semi-final spot

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  • Merino's late winner sends Spain into the World Cup semi-finals.
  • Substitute struck again after decisive goals against Germany and Portugal.
  • Courtois's injury proved costly as replacement Lammens fumbled the winner.

Spain reached the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup with a 2-1 victory over Belgium, sealed by a late winner from substitute Mikel Merino. His intervention continued a remarkable pattern of decisive late goals, having previously struck in the closing stages against Germany at Euro 2024 and against…

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Sinner Advances to Wimbledon Final, Ends Djokovic’s Record-Breaking Quest

  • Sinner defeats Djokovic in straight sets to reach the Wimbledon final
  • Djokovic's bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title comes to an end
  • Defending champion Sinner will face Alexander Zverev in the championship match

Defending Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner delivered a decisive straight-set victory over Novak Djokovic in the men's semi-final, effectively ending the Serbian champion's pursuit of a record 25th Grand Slam title. The d

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Palworld revises some of its most egregious creature designs for its 1.0 release

  • Palworld's 1.0 release included silent redesigns of controversial creature designs that previously mimicked Pokémon too closely
  • Pals like Verdash, Robinquill, and Fenglope received visual overhauls to reduce resemblance to specific Pokémon counterparts
  • The changes suggest developer Pocketpair acknowledged community criticism about derivative character design

Some of Pocketpair's Pals now bear a bit less resemblance to their Pokémon predecessors.

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Ecclestone breaks record – in front of those who paved the way

  • England spinner Sophie Ecclestone surpassed the national wickets record (336) at Lord's, becoming the third-highest women's wicket-taker across international formats
  • Historic occasion: first women's Test match at the venue, where the ECB honoured pioneering female players from the amateur era
  • England bowled India out for 285; Ecclestone took 3-68 in a day shadowed by England's recent World Cup final loss to Australia

Sophie Ecclestone is a fitting player to take the headlines after a momentous opening day at Lord's, where past England players were honoured for paving the way.

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Your resting heart rate could reveal more about your health than you think, doctors say

  • Resting heart rate measures heartbeats per minute during rest; normal range is 60-100 bpm for adults
  • Lower resting heart rate typically indicates better cardiovascular efficiency and health
  • Medical professionals recommend monitoring this metric as an accessible health assessment tool

Here is what your resting heart rate reveals about cardiovascular health and when to see your doctor. Pulse checks and wearable devices can help with measuring the rate.

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New species named after Cape Verde keeper Vozinha

  • Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha receives honour of having a newly discovered red sea slug species named after him (Aldisa vozinha)
  • The naming celebrates his World Cup performances, particularly his crucial goalless draw against Spain; his social media following surged from 50k to 17.4 million followers
  • Marine biologist Jesus Ortea deliberately chose the red-coloured mollusc to reference Spain's 'La Roja' nickname and Vozinha's historic achievement

A new species of sea slug has been named after Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha to mark his performance against Spain at the World Cup.

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France Televisions Unveils Slate Led by ‘La Haine’ Stage Adaptation, #MeToo Film ‘Triple Peine,’ Robust Presidential Election Coverage: ‘Public Service Belongs to No Camp’

  • France Televisions announces 2026–2027 programming slate featuring a stage adaptation of 'La Haine' and '#MeToo' drama 'Triple Peine,' alongside robust presidential election coverage
  • Broadcaster emphasizes public service mission to provide shared national experiences amid social polarization and rapid media fragmentation
  • Annual offerings include 500 free films and partnerships with 200+ cultural institutions

Mathieu Kassovitz’s landmark 1995 film “La Haine” is heading to television in a new form, with French broadcaster France Télévisions set to air the stage adaptation “La Haine, sur scène – Jusqu’ici rien n’a changé” as part of its 2026-2027 slate. The adaptation was among the titles unveiled…

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Intel expert says Singham network is more than a nonprofit scandal—it’s a security threat

  • DOJ grand jury investigating Neville Roy Singham's nonprofit funding network for alleged anti-American activism
  • Intelligence expert warns the network constitutes a national security threat extending beyond standard nonprofit compliance issues

Intelligence expert Adam Sohn calls Neville Roy Singham's dark money network a national security threat as a grand jury probe targets his finances.

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In Canada: Angine de Poitrine, Peaches & More Make the Polaris Music Prize 2026 Short List

  • Polaris Music Prize announces 10-album shortlist selected by 205-person jury of music professionals based solely on artistic merit
  • New voting structure uses full jury panel instead of 11-member grand jury; $30,000 prize awarded September 22 at Massey Hall
  • Angine de Poitrine considered frontrunner after viral success; Peaches and Beverly Glenn-Copeland nominated for first time in album category

Also up north this week: Nominations open for Billboard Canada Women in Music, and Rogers takes ownership of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment.

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Cause of death revealed for American mother murdered in Ireland: report

  • American woman Jamey Carney found dead in Irish town; cause determined to be suffocation
  • Suspected person of interest fled Ireland, triggering international manhunt
  • Case renews debate over Ireland's asylum processing and border security practices

Jamey Carney, 43, reportedly died from suffocation after suffering head injuries at her Killarney home. A person of interest reportedly fled to Istanbul.

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