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Watch: What to know as Genoa bridge disaster trial ends

  • Thirty-two people were convicted over Genoa’s 2018 bridge collapse.
  • The disaster killed 43 people during a rainstorm.
  • Former motorway chief Giovanni Castellucci received 12 years.

A long-running criminal trial over the 2018 collapse of Genoa’s Morandi bridge has ended with 32 people found guilty, including former motorway operator chief executive Giovanni Castellucci. The verdicts mark a significant moment for victims’ families and scrutiny of Italy’s infrastructure oversight after one of the country’s deadliest…

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White House condemns staffer accused of betting on Trump speech as a ‘disgrace’

  • White House staffer accused of betting on Trump speeches
  • Staffer placed on paid administrative leave
  • Federal investigation is under way

The White House has condemned allegations that a teleprompter operator bet on President Donald Trump’s speeches, describing the conduct as “a disgrace”. The staffer has been placed on paid administrative leave while a federal investigation proceeds, and the matter raises concerns about integrity and security within the presidential…

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Private parking firms apparently flouting the law and their own code of practice over tickets issued to drivers, says competition watchdog

  • Watchdog says parking firms may be breaching law and their own code
  • Concerns raised over how tickets are issued to drivers
  • Full details of firms involved and next steps unclear

A competition watchdog has raised concerns that private parking firms operating in the UK appear to be breaking the law as well as their own industry code of practice when issuing tickets to drivers. The finding suggests that motorists may be facing penalty charges that are not properly…

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Fifa ‘assessing reports’ over Falklands banner

  • Fifa is considering action over Argentina’s Falklands banner.
  • Argentina will remain in the World Cup final.
  • The banner revived a long-running UK-Argentina sovereignty dispute.

Fifa is reviewing reports after Argentina’s players displayed a banner asserting their country’s claim to the Falkland Islands following their 2-1 World Cup semi-final victory over England. The incident matters because Fifa rules restrict political messaging, and it has renewed a longstanding sovereignty dispute between the UK and…

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OnePlus Is Exiting the US Market

  • OnePlus will stop launching new phones in the US and Europe.
  • Existing owners retain updates, warranties, repairs and customer support.
  • US community forums close on 16 August 2026.

OnePlus has announced that it will withdraw from the US and European mobile phone markets, meaning future handsets will not be launched in either region. The move removes a prominent Android competitor from those markets, despite the OnePlus 15 being described by IGN as its favourite smartphone, and…

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Four passes in 19 minutes: damning numbers behind England’s collapse

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  • England failed to retain possession after taking the lead.
  • Tactical changes removed their attacking outlet.
  • Poor defending and game management enabled Argentina’s comeback.

England’s World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina was marked by an inability to defend their lead or retain possession after Anthony Gordon scored. The analysis argues that Thomas Tuchel’s tactical changes, including switching to a 5-4-1, removed England’s counter-attacking threat and left them under sustained pressure until Argentina…

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‘The Big Bang Theory’ star Jim Parsons says he paid a steep price for fame

  • Jim Parsons said fame left him stressed and miserable.
  • Obsessive habits overshadowed his career success.
  • He struggled to enjoy peak *Big Bang Theory* fame.

Jim Parsons has said that the success he achieved during the height of *The Big Bang Theory* came with a significant personal cost. Rather than enjoying his fame, the Emmy-winning actor said obsessive habits left him feeling stressed and miserable, illustrating how professional success can coincide with serious…

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Urgent hunt for violent robber who was serving indefinite sentence in a secure hospital facility before escaping ward: Police warn ‘do not approach’

  • Violent robber escapes secure hospital ward while serving indefinite sentence
  • Police urge public not to approach him
  • Manhunt ongoing; further details not disclosed in report

Police have launched an urgent search for a violent robber who escaped from a secure hospital ward while serving an indefinite sentence, warning members of the public not to approach him. The case has prompted concern given the offender's history of violence and the fact he was being…

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Robert Smith Does Not Have World Cup Halftime Show Fever

  • Robert Smith condemned the World Cup final halftime show.
  • He opposed the spectacle, not the musicians.
  • Trump is expected to present the trophy.

The Cure’s Robert Smith has criticised FIFA’s decision to introduce a Super Bowl-style halftime show at the men’s World Cup final, calling it an example of “bread and circuses”. He said his objection was not to the performers or curator Chris Martin, but to turning football’s biggest match…

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