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Brit paratrooper hero held in Georgian prison for possessing legally prescribed drugs uses life savings to secure freedom… and celebrates with a Big Mac

  • Brit ex-paratrooper freed from Georgian prison over legal prescription drugs
  • He spent his life savings to secure his release
  • Celebrated freedom with a Big Mac

A British former paratrooper who was imprisoned in Georgia after being found with prescription medication he had been legally prescribed has secured his release, reportedly spending his life savings to do so. The case highlights the risks travellers can face when carrying legitimately prescribed drugs across borders with…

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South African DJs and musicians to play London’s Trafalgar Square for Nelson Mandela Day

  • Free Nelson Mandela Day concert hits Trafalgar Square on 18 July
  • Marks 30 years since South Africa's post-apartheid Constitution
  • Line-up includes Sun-El Musician, Zakes Bantwini, Sjava and Msaki

A range of South African DJs and musicians are due to play a free event in London's Trafalgar Square this weekend to mark Nelson Mandela Day. Taking place on Saturday 18th July, the concert also celebrates 30 years since the writing of the South African Constitution, which enshrined…

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Claudia Winkleman quits her high-profile new BBC chat show after just one season: It was launched to massive hype after Strictly chaos… but now she tells ALISON BOSHOFF exactly why she’s walked away

  • Claudia Winkleman quits her new BBC chat show after one season
  • Show launched with major hype following Strictly-related turmoil
  • She explains her reasons in an interview with Alison Boshoff

Claudia Winkleman is stepping down from her BBC chat show after only one series, despite the programme having launched amid huge anticipation following upheaval around Strictly Come Dancing. The broadcaster, one of the BBC's most recognisable faces, has spoken to journalist Alison Boshoff about her reasons for leaving…

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Report paints a picture of brutal cord-cutting inside Xbox layoffs: ‘Many of us did not know what was happening for weeks’

  • Xbox staff reportedly faced abrupt, poorly communicated layoffs.
  • 1,600 jobs were cut, including over 130 at id Software.
  • Another 1,600 cuts are expected before 2027.

A report on Xbox’s latest layoffs describes a confused and impersonal process that has reportedly damaged staff morale. Employees at several studios were said to have been told in brief video calls with chat, microphones and sometimes cameras disabled, then left with little official information; the account matters…

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Standing On The Corner – “Mr. Postman, wait!” & “Splitting Moonlight”

  • Standing On The Corner's album gets a wide release on 9 September 2026
  • Previously only sold as a $50 DVD in Times Square
  • Features Solange, Danny Brown, Styles P; two new songs shared

Brooklyn collective Standing On The Corner have announced a proper release for their album SOTC ("II"), which was previously only sold as a $50 DVD from a street vendor in Times Square last year. The record will now come out on 9 September 2026 (US date "9/11"), exactly…

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Lawyer bought stunning $5.5m Cape Cod mansion knowing it was at risk of falling into the ocean… now he says he made a mistake and that he shouldn’t have to repay his mortgage

  • Lawyer bought $5.5m Cape Cod mansion despite known erosion risk
  • Now claims he shouldn't have to repay the mortgage
  • Case raises questions over climate risk and loan liability

A lawyer who purchased a $5.5 million Cape Cod mansion despite knowing it was at risk of coastal erosion is now arguing in court that he should not have to continue repaying the mortgage on the property. The case highlights the growing tension between climate-related property risk and…

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Shamed conwoman barks ‘No comment!’ as she and boyfriend admit selling $188,000 of FAKE Taylor Swift concert tickets to heartbroken families

  • Canadian couple sold $188,000 in fake Taylor Swift Eras Tour tickets
  • Denise Tisor refused to comment when confronted by reporters
  • Victims left heartbroken and out of pocket after scam exposed

A Canadian woman, Denise Tisor, and her boyfriend have admitted to selling fake Taylor Swift Eras Tour tickets worth a total of $188,000 to unsuspecting fans, leaving families out of pocket and without the concert experience they had paid for. When approached by reporters about the scam, Tisor…

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Denshattack! review – time to get on board with kickflipping trains

  • Denshattack! mixes Tony Hawk's-style tricks with Jet Set Radio's rebellious tone
  • Set in dystopian future Japan, players kickflip trains as gangs battle
  • Reviewed as colourful, exhilarating and surprisingly hardcore to play

Denshattack! is a new video game from Barcelona-based developer Undercoders that reimagines extreme sports action on trains, blending the trick-based mechanics of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater with the counter-cultural spirit of Jet Set Radio. Set in a dystopian, post-climate-disaster Japan where wealthy citizens shelter in corporate domed cities,…

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Fox News ‘Antisemitism Exposed’ Newsletter: Spotlighting 250 years of Jewish contributions to America

  • Fox News newsletter marks 250 years of Jewish contributions to America.
  • Video shows Israeli civilians training to counter future terror attacks.
  • Coverage ties in with ongoing NYC antisemitism and hate-crime concerns.

Fox News published an edition of its "Antisemitism Exposed" newsletter, a recurring feature that reports on rising anti-Jewish prejudice in the United States. This instalment is framed around marking 250 years of Jewish contributions to American history, though the accompanying webpage largely consists of links to other unrelated…

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The 15 Best Rolling Stones Songs of the 21st Century

  • Billboard ranks the Rolling Stones' top 15 songs since 2000.
  • List spans Forty Licks (2002) to new album Foreign Tongues.
  • Notes band's evolution and legacy following Charlie Watts' 2021 death.

Billboard has published a list ranking the 15 best Rolling Stones songs of the 21st century, highlighting how the veteran rock band has favoured quality over quantity in the modern era. Despite releasing only three studio albums of original material since 2000, plus a blues covers record, the…

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