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Dawson and Banton can play in T20 Finals Day

  • Dawson and Banton can play in T20 Finals Day.
  • England release them before Sunday’s ODI at Lord’s.
  • Somerset and Hampshire both reach the semi-finals.

Hampshire’s Liam Dawson and Somerset’s Tom Banton will be released from England’s ODI squad to play in Saturday’s T20 Blast Finals Day. Their availability strengthens two of the four counties competing at Edgbaston, despite England’s final match against India taking place at Lord’s the following day. Dawson played…

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God of War Show’s Kratos to Be Recast After Ryan Hurst Suffers Injury During Filming

  • Ryan Hurst reportedly injured his bicep during filming.
  • Amazon’s God of War series will reportedly recast Kratos.
  • Four completed episodes may require reshooting.

Ryan Hurst, who had been cast as Kratos in Amazon’s God of War television adaptation, is reportedly being replaced after sustaining a serious injury during a stunt. The recasting is significant because the role is central to the physically demanding series, and footage already filmed will reportedly need…

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Clark ‘a political football’ says NBA chief Silver

  • Silver says Clark’s treatment has become politically charged.
  • A recent incident led to Thomas’s ban and fine.
  • League figures condemn harassment, racism and online abuse.

NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Caitlin Clark has become a “political football” in the United States, arguing that the intense debate over fouls against the WNBA star now reflects wider cultural and political tensions rather than officiating alone. He said this was unfair to Clark, who he described…

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Gojira drummer to miss US tour due to “immigration issue”

  • Gojira’s drummer cannot join the US tour.
  • An immigration issue is cited.
  • Tour arrangements remain unclear.

Gojira’s drummer will miss the band’s forthcoming US tour because of an unspecified immigration issue. The absence affects the French metal band’s live line-up and may require temporary arrangements for scheduled performances. The article provides no further confirmed explanation of the immigration problem or details of how long…

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‘S.W.A.T.’ Creator Aaron Rahsaan Thomas & ‘Origin’ Producer Paul Garnes Among Names Set For Inaugural Ghana Creative Economy Initiative

  • Accra launches a major creative-industry development programme.
  • African filmmakers receive training and free masterclasses.
  • A summit will focus on investment and collaboration.

Accra is hosting the inaugural Ghana Creative Economy Initiative, bringing together African film and television talent with international industry figures including S.W.A.T. creator Aaron Rahsaan Thomas and producer Paul Garnes. The programme aims to strengthen professional networks, develop projects for global markets and attract investment into Ghana’s creative…

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Deluded Keir Starmer says he would have won a general election in 2029… as he skips Andy Burnham’s Labour leader ‘coronation’

  • Starmer says he'd have won an election in 2029.
  • He skipped Andy Burnham's Labour leadership "coronation".
  • Burnham blames Thatcher-era policies as he takes charge.

Sir Keir Starmer has claimed he would have won a general election in 2029 had he remained Prime Minister, remarks made as he pointedly skipped the official confirmation of Andy Burnham as the new Labour leader. The comments highlight a rift within the party, with Starmer appearing keen…

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Thousands of tickets still available for England v France

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  • England v France still had about 7,000 tickets available.
  • Resale prices for some premium seats had fallen below face value.
  • Final tickets remained extremely expensive despite limited availability.

Around 7,000 tickets remained available for England’s World Cup third-place play-off against France in Miami, suggesting demand had not matched expectations for the fixture. The availability, including discounted resale listings, matters because it highlights the high prices attached to major World Cup matches and the risk for fans…

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Casualty taken to hospital after fire leads to police cordon – thestar.co.uk

  • One person was taken to hospital after a fire.
  • Police established a cordon around the scene.
  • Cause and casualty condition were not provided.

A fire prompted an emergency response and a police cordon, with one casualty taken to hospital. The incident matters because it involved an injury and required authorities to restrict access to the area while responding. The available material does not provide the location, the casualty’s condition, the cause…

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Check out William Shatner and his metal band’s outrageous Riot Fest rider demands

  • Shatner shares comically extravagant rider ahead of Riot Fest metal performance
  • Demands include a renamed boat, GWAR video and fire breathers
  • Dressing room requests: sausages, Faygo, puppies and a signed hockey jersey

William Shatner has published a deliberately over-the-top list of rider demands ahead of his appearance at Riot Fest in Chicago in September, performing metal material with his band The *uckers. The 95-year-old Star Trek actor shared the requests on Instagram, framing them as tongue-in-cheek conditions for the show,…

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Warner Music strikes multi-year licensing deal with China’s NetEase Cloud Music

  • Warner has extended its NetEase Cloud Music licensing partnership.
  • The agreement now includes artist promotion and multimedia content.
  • China’s music market is growing rapidly.

Warner Music Group has renewed and expanded its multi-year licensing agreement with China’s NetEase Cloud Music, allowing the platform to distribute Warner’s recorded-music and publishing catalogues. The deal also adds marketing support for Warner artists and multimedia-content collaboration, reflecting the importance of China’s fast-growing streaming market to global…

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