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Sex offender who scammed footballers into sending him naked photos spared prison

  • Sex offender scammed Premier League footballers into sending naked photos.
  • He blackmailed them but was spared a prison sentence.
  • Case raises questions about sentencing for high-profile blackmail victims.

A registered sex offender has avoided a prison sentence after admitting to blackmailing several Premier League footballers by tricking them into sending him explicit photographs. The case highlights the vulnerability of high-profile athletes to online extortion and raises questions about how sentencing guidelines are applied to offenders who…

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Max Verstappen keeps it blunt, yet cryptic when asked about future with Red Bull

  • Verstappen gives blunt, cryptic answer on his Red Bull future
  • Comments come ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa
  • Speculation continues amid a tight 2026 title battle

Max Verstappen has responded to renewed speculation about his long-term future with Red Bull ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps, giving a characteristically terse and non-committal answer when pressed on the subject. The reigning champion's comments matter because Red Bull have endured a difficult season, and…

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Julius Avery To Direct Python Thriller ‘Crush’ For 20th

  • Julius Avery to direct python survival thriller "Crush" for 20th Century Studios
  • Script by Temple Hill's John Fischer won a multi-studio bidding war
  • Story follows a woman trapped by a giant snake in the Everglades

20th Century Studios has hired Australian director Julius Avery to helm "Crush," a snake-themed survival thriller, marking the first major step forward for the project since the studio won a competitive multi-studio bidding war for the spec script last autumn. Avery, known for genre fare including "Overlord" and…

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Petey USA – “Save For The Horses”

  • Petey releases new self-produced single "Save For The Horses"
  • Third new track this year, following "Kiss The City" and "Like A Mantra"
  • Blends emo, synth-pop and heartland rock with witty, confessional lyrics

US singer-songwriter Petey has released "Save For The Horses", his third new self-produced single of the year, continuing his run of tracks blending emo, heartland rock and electronic production. The release follows May's "Kiss The City" and the more recent slow-building synth-pop track "Like A Mantra", suggesting a…

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Fox News surges 29% in unique visitors during Q2 while CNN posts its weakest digital audience since 2015

  • Fox News Digital's unique visitors rose 29% year-on-year in Q2.
  • CNN posted its weakest digital audience since 2015.
  • Figures reported by Fox News itself, based on comScore data.

Fox News Digital reported a 29% year-on-year increase in unique visitors during the second quarter, while rival CNN's digital operation recorded its weakest audience figures since 2015. The figures, drawn from comScore data cited by Fox News, highlight a widening gap in online reach between the two networks…

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The End of an Era: Inside ‘Heartstopper Forever’ and the Show That Changed British YA

  • Heartstopper Forever film marks the end of Netflix's hit YA series.
  • Creator Alice Oseman has worked on the story since 2016.
  • Stars Kit Connor and Joe Locke reflect on the show's legacy.

Netflix's coming-of-age drama Heartstopper is coming to a close with the release of Heartstopper Forever, a two-hour film that serves as the final chapter of the LGBTQIA+ young adult adaptation. The film, shot at the historic Bray Studios near London, wraps up the story of Alice Oseman's popular…

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‘Goodness me, what a mess’ – Brook out after ‘horrible dismissal’

  • Harry Brook out for 16 attempting a ramp shot.
  • England slipped to 53-3 chasing 234 v India.
  • Dismissal criticised as reckless given the match situation.

England captain Harry Brook was dismissed for just 16 runs after attempting a risky ramp shot, leaving his side struggling at 53-3 in the second one-day international against India in Cardiff. The wicket sparked criticism of the shot selection, with commentators describing it as a "horrible dismissal" given…

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The Guardian view on England’s World Cup disappointment: a tale of the not wholly unexpected | Editorial

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  • England lost 2026 World Cup semi-final to Argentina via stoppage-time goal
  • Manager Thomas Tuchel criticised for defensive retreat late in the match
  • Spain and Argentina, likely Messi's last World Cup, contest the final

England's men's football team were knocked out of the 2026 World Cup at the semi-final stage after Argentina fought back from behind to win with a stoppage-time goal, echoing familiar patterns of past tournament exits. The Guardian's editorial reflects on the disappointment as part of a recurring narrative…

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Baltimore beat-down: Video shows group of teens pummeling elderly man outside 7-Eleven as police hunt suspects

  • Elderly man attacked and robbed outside Baltimore 7-Eleven by group of unidentified suspects
  • Surveillance footage captured the incident; police appealing for public assistance to identify perpetrators

Surveillance video shows six suspects allegedly armed with an assault rifle and sword attacking an elderly man outside a Baltimore 7-Eleven before dawn.

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