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Arthur Fery becomes first British wildcard to reach a Grand Slam quarter-final

  • Arthur Fery is the first British wildcard to reach a Grand Slam quarter-final.
  • He beat Grigor Dimitrov in a five-set thriller.
  • Cash and Glasspool advanced, continuing their doubles title defence.

British tennis enjoyed a landmark day at Wimbledon, headlined by Arthur Fery, who became the first British wildcard to reach a Grand Slam quarter-final. Fery secured the milestone with a dramatic five-set victory over Grigor Dimitrov, an upset that stood out as the defining result of an otherwise…

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Trump asks Infantino to overturn Balogun red card, dividing opinion

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  • Trump's call to FIFA reversed Balogun's red card before USA versus Belgium.
  • Commentators split along political lines over the intervention.
  • Seen as both a political win and executive overreach.

President Trump contacted FIFA President Gianni Infantino ahead of a USA versus Belgium match, leading to the reversal of a red card that had been issued to American forward Folarin Balogun. The decision to intervene directly in a sporting matter drew immediate scrutiny and prompted a heated debate…

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wed at Madison Square Garden before 1,000 guests

  • Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce held a 1,000-person wedding at Madison Square Garden, inviting an unusually broad mix of celebrities, athletes, and executives
  • Notable guests included supermodel Karlie Kloss, signalling a reconciliation after years without public contact, and Steve Demetriou, whose company manages a major ICE detention facility

From old foes to controversial executives, here are the invites that still have us scratching our heads

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England considering appeal against Quansah dismissal in Mexico World Cup win

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  • England's FA considers appealing defender Quansah's red card from the Mexico match
  • The appeal follows Trump administration's intervention reversing a US player's suspension
  • Precedent sparks criticism over fairness and encourages other teams to challenge disciplinary decisions

The Football Association is considering whether to appeal after England defender Jarell Quansah's red card against Mexico.

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Trapped-town series From films fourth and final season in Halifax

  • Creator reveals major plot twist: a key antagonist transforms into a young female character named Sophia in the upcoming season
  • MGM+ series attracts devoted international fans; some travel to visit the practical set in Halifax, Canada
  • Production emphasizes world-building through practical set design and symbolic Easter eggs across a town built on a former military site

The Hollywood Reporter tells tales from the Canada set of the Harold Perrineau-starring series that takes place inside a nightmare town with no way out.

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Albanese apologises for lewd remarks about Kylie Minogue on podcast

  • Australian PM apologized after making sexual comments about Kylie Minogue during a podcast celebrity game
  • The "shag, marry or date" segment involved choices between Minogue, Nicole Kidman, and Rhonda Burchmore
  • Albanese described his own remarks as inappropriate, acknowledging public concern about the nature of the comments

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stirred controversy after participating in a podcast segment where listeners posed a "shag, marry or date" game featuring pop star Kylie Minogue alongside Nicole Kidman and Rhon

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