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UK to crack down on unlicensed casinos sponsoring football teams

  • UK to consult this week on banning unlicensed casino football sponsorships.
  • Everton's Stake.com deal went ahead during a government delay.
  • Clubs risk prosecution for promoting unlicensed gambling firms.

The UK government is preparing to crack down on unlicensed casinos sponsoring British sports teams, with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport set to launch a consultation this week. The move follows criticism that a delay to the proposals — stalled since February — allowed offshore gambling…

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Woman wins $4MILLION in lottery the same month she was getting divorced… now her ex-husband wants a share

  • Woman won $4m in the lottery amid her divorce.
  • Her ex-husband is now seeking a share.
  • Case raises questions over dividing marital windfalls.

A woman in the United States won a $4 million (roughly £3 million) lottery prize during the same month that she was in the process of getting divorced, and her former husband is now reportedly seeking a share of the winnings. The case highlights the legal complications that…

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England reach 2026 World Cup semi-finals after disputed extra-time win over Norway

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England have reached the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup after a 2-1 extra-time victory over Norway in Miami, with Jude Bellingham scoring both goals. The win was overshadowed by controversy surrounding Bellingham's equaliser, which Norway's players and officials disputed on the grounds that the ball had struck…

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TV tonight: a twisted drama about a serial killer in Scotland

  • ITV1's The Dark follows a serial killer in the Scottish wilderness.
  • The Piano returns with new judge Tiffany Poon at Birmingham New Street.
  • Daniel Day-Lewis ends retirement for the film Anemone.

The Guardian's TV guide highlights the evening's viewing, led by ITV1's new crime drama The Dark. - **The Dark** (9pm, ITV1): An eerie thriller about a serial killer in the Scottish wilderness, with Laura Donnelly as DI Monica Kennedy investigating a body linked to an old disappearance; continues…

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Argentina reach World Cup semi-finals as Alvarez sinks 10-man Switzerland

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  • Argentina beat 10-man Switzerland 3-1 to reach the semi-finals.
  • Alvarez scored the decisive goal in extra time.
  • Holders Messi's side stay on course to defend their title.

Argentina have reached the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup after beating 10-man Switzerland 3-1 in Saturday's quarter-final in Kansas City. Julian Alvarez struck the decisive goal in extra time, with the Swiss numerical disadvantage proving telling as the defending champions pushed through in the additional period. The…

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McGregor’s UFC Comeback Ends in 69 Seconds After Knee Injury at UFC 329

  • McGregor's UFC 329 comeback vs Holloway in Las Vegas lasted 69 seconds before a knee injury ended the fight
  • The bout was his first professional fight in nearly five years, with his last victory coming against Donald Cerrone
  • The knee injury cut short what was meant to be a significant return to competition after a lengthy hiatus

Conor McGregor's long-awaited return to professional fighting concluded almost immediately at UFC 329 in Las Vegas, where a knee injury forced the conclusion of his bout against Max Holloway just 69 seconds into the octa

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Baby Lulu’s brave battle as rare genetic disorder causes tongue to grow to an enormous size – as family’s world is turned upside down

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The page presented is a Daily Mail article headlined around “Baby Lulu”, a child said to be facing a rare genetic disorder that has caused her tongue to grow to an unusually large size, reportedly upending her family’s life. However, the supplied text contains only the site’s navigation…

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How Aldi is taking on US supermarkets with its $4 almond butter

  • Aldi is spending $9bn to open 800 new US stores.
  • Its new Manhattan branch targets dense, affluent urban shoppers.
  • Inflation is pushing wealthier US households towards the discounter.

The German discount grocer Aldi has opened a new store in Manhattan as part of an aggressive $9bn (£6.7bn) expansion across the United States, aiming to add 800 outlets over five years and directly challenge established American supermarkets. The move marks a notable strategic shift for a chain…

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Conor McGregor’s long-awaited Octagon return cut short by apparent knee injury seconds into UFC 329

  • McGregor returned to UFC after 5-year absence, facing Max Holloway at UFC 329
  • Early aggressive kicks failed due to slips, allowing Holloway to gain control
  • An apparent knee injury ended the fight prematurely

Conor McGregor returned to the UFC at UFC 329 against Max Holloway in Las Vegas, nearly five years after his last fight, a victory over Donald Cerrone.

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Bellingham reaching heights of World Cup legends with Messi next

  • Bellingham scored twice in Miami to lift England past Norway 3-2, advancing to face Argentina in the semi-final
  • His consecutive knockout-stage goals match a Maradona 1986 record; England chases its first World Cup title since 1966
  • Spain or France await in a potential final as England attempts to end a six-decade championship drought

Jude Bellingham against dazzled England and the World Cup with his brilliance, matching some records of the all-time records.

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