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‘The Kremlin will be delighted’: Boris blasts ‘appalling’ Miliband pick as Foreign Sec after he backed out of Syria action

  • Boris Johnson calls new Foreign Secretary pick "appalling"
  • Says the Kremlin will be delighted by the decision
  • Criticism linked to Miliband's past retreat from Syria action

Boris Johnson has strongly criticised the appointment of a new Foreign Secretary, reportedly David Miliband, branding the choice "appalling" and warning that "the Kremlin will be delighted" by the decision. Johnson's objection centres on Miliband's past record on Syria, where he is said to have backed out of…

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SEC wants more playoff favoritism as Greg Sankey complains about ‘unsatisfactory’ talks with CFB Playoff

  • Greg Sankey calls CFP playoff talks "unsatisfactory"
  • SEC pushes for more favourable playoff treatment
  • SEC missed the national title game for a third straight year

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey has criticised discussions with the College Football Playoff (CFP) as "unsatisfactory," as the conference pushes for changes that would favour its teams in future playoff formats. The dispute comes after a season in which the shifting landscape of college football undercut the SEC's traditional…

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Morgan Rogers ‘excited to join biggest club in London’ after making £117m Chelsea move

  • Morgan Rogers joins Chelsea from Aston Villa for £117m
  • Signs seven-year deal, becoming Chelsea's record signing
  • Chelsea beat Arsenal to secure the England international

Morgan Rogers has completed a £117m move from Aston Villa to Chelsea, signing a seven-year deal that makes him the club's record signing. The 23-year-old England international's arrival matters because Chelsea beat Arsenal to his signature, with the chance to work under new manager Xabi Alonso reportedly the…

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Grieving children spend three weeks using kitchen knife to dig their late mother out of Venezuela earthquake rubble

  • Children used a kitchen knife to search rubble for three weeks
  • They were digging for their mother's body after the earthquake
  • Case highlights lack of rescue support for Venezuela quake survivors

In the aftermath of a devastating earthquake in Venezuela, two grieving children spent three weeks digging through rubble with only a kitchen knife in a desperate effort to recover their late mother's body. The harrowing account highlights both the scale of destruction caused by the quake and the…

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UK’s Burnham names Trump critic Ed Miliband foreign secretary; ex-Thatcher aide brands pick ‘disastrous’

  • Andy Burnham names Ed Miliband as UK foreign secretary
  • Trump allies and ex-Thatcher aide criticise the appointment
  • Move seen as risking strain on the UK-US special relationship

New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has appointed Ed Miliband, a vocal critic of Donald Trump, as foreign secretary, prompting sharp criticism from allies of the US president. The move has raised concerns in Washington and among British conservatives about the future of the UK-US "special relationship", given…

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NARUTO Mythos TCG Is Coming to the U.S., See It First at San Diego Comic-Con

  • NARUTO Mythos TCG makes its US debut at San Diego Comic-Con
  • Free demos, exclusive promo cards and first booster box sales on offer
  • Official US pre-release events begin 29 August

NARUTO Mythos, a trading card game that launched in Europe earlier this year, is set to arrive in the United States for the first time, with fans getting an early look at San Diego Comic-Con. The game will be exclusively handled in the US by distributor Zvezdar, which…

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The Next Lord of the Rings Deluxe Edition Book Is Available to Preorder Now

  • "The Fall of Númenor" Deluxe Edition is available to preorder for $75
  • Illustrated by Alan Lee, releasing 10 November 2026
  • Timed to coincide with "Rings of Power" season three

Rights holder HarperCollins is releasing a Deluxe Illustrated Edition of "The Fall of Númenor," expanding its line of premium Tolkien hardbacks. The 352-page volume, featuring artwork by longtime Tolkien illustrator Alan Lee, is now available for preorder and is timed to arrive alongside the third season of Amazon…

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Park visitors face flood danger out West while severe storms rip through NY, NJ

  • Flash flooding hit both US coasts, disrupting travel and park visits
  • Utah and Colorado issued flood warnings amid ongoing monsoon rains
  • Texas declared emergency in 59 counties after Guadalupe River surged 35ft

Severe weather brought life-threatening flash flooding to both coasts of the United States, with storms battering the Northeast while monsoon rains continued to lash the Southwest. The National Weather Service issued warnings across Utah and Colorado, disrupting travel and raising flood risks for visitors to national parks, while…

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Trump orders US airlines to resume direct flights to Lebanon after White House meeting with president

  • Trump orders US airlines to resume direct flights to Lebanon
  • Announcement followed White House meeting with Lebanese President Aoun
  • Trump pledged US support, citing Hezbollah as a key concern

US President Donald Trump has directed American airlines to resume direct flights to Lebanon, following a White House meeting with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun. The move signals a warming in relations between Washington and Beirut and comes as Trump pledged greater US support for Lebanon, a country he…

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Tragedy after kind-hearted mother, 56, climbed mango tree in her garden to pick fruit she liked to share with neighbors

  • Miramar, Florida mother, 56, died falling from a mango tree
  • She grew fruit specifically to share with neighbours
  • Death described locally as a tragic accident

A 56-year-old mother from Miramar, Florida, died after falling while climbing a mango tree in her own garden to pick fruit. She was known locally for being kind-hearted and for sharing the mangoes she grew with her neighbours, making her death a shock to the community. Beyond these…

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