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Neighbours’ fury as traveller family who were given temporary permission to stay on site are ‘nowhere to be seen’ but still apply for more caravans

  • Traveller family granted temporary site permission now seemingly absent
  • Neighbours angry site was cleared of trees without permission
  • Family still applying for more caravans despite apparent non-occupancy

Residents living near a traveller site have expressed anger after a family who received temporary permission to stay there appear to have vacated the pitch, even as further planning applications are submitted for additional caravans. Locals say the arrangement, originally granted on a limited basis, has not unfolded…

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Could the World Cup be back in the US as soon as 2038? Absolutely

  • Trump publicly pushes for the US to host the World Cup again by 2038
  • Fifa revenue projections jumped from $11bn to $15bn, mainly via ticketing
  • Fifa wants to avoid repeating its cut-price Fox Sports TV rights deal

An American bid for the 2038 World Cup is gaining momentum, with Donald Trump publicly urging Fifa president Gianni Infantino to bring the tournament back to the US while he is still in office. Fifa has quietly encouraged such a bid, driven largely by huge, unexpected growth in…

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Connecticut school board vice chair compares America’s founding to Holocaust in viral July 4 post

  • Connecticut school board vice chair sparked outrage with a July 4 post
  • Post compared America's founding to the Holocaust
  • Comparison drew widespread backlash amid broader founding-anniversary debates

The vice chair of the West Hartford, Connecticut Board of Education has come under fire after a social media post comparing America's founding to the Holocaust went viral around the Fourth of July. The post triggered significant public backlash, with critics condemning the comparison as inappropriate and offensive,…

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Trump’s DNI pick clears key hurdle, reviving path for nation’s top anti-terror surveillance program

  • Trump's DNI pick Jay Clayton advances toward a full Senate vote.
  • Move also revives path for a lapsed anti-terror surveillance programme.
  • Clayton faced Democratic questioning over 2020 election remarks in hearing.

Senate Republicans have moved Jay Clayton, President Trump's nominee to serve as Director of National Intelligence, a step closer to confirmation, clearing the way for Congress to also revive a lapsed counterterrorism surveillance programme. The advancement matters because the DNI role oversees the coordination of America's intelligence agencies,…

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Chelsea interested in former Man City defender Stones

  • Chelsea eye free-agent John Stones after his Man City exit
  • Inter Milan also interested; Chelsea in talks for Lacroix too
  • Chelsea seeking to offload Chalobah, Disasi and Badiashile

Chelsea have expressed interest in signing England defender John Stones on a free transfer after his contract with Manchester City expired at the end of June. The 32-year-old, who is also being considered by Inter Milan, could join a west London side that is simultaneously working to sell…

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What does a realistically successful first year look like for head coach Lane Kiffin at LSU?

  • Lane Kiffin begins first season as LSU head coach amid high expectations
  • LSU has around 40 transfers and a new coaching staff
  • Analysts question whether the reshaped Tigers roster can gel quickly

As SEC Media Days take place in Tampa, attention has turned to what a realistic first season should look like for Lane Kiffin in his new role as LSU head coach. The piece considers how expectations vary widely across the conference, contrasting programme's like Texas and Georgia, where…

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Taxpayer-funded legal aid ‘loophole’ that helped Peter Murrell faces axe

  • Legal aid loophole used by Peter Murrell set to be scrapped
  • Rule let asset-rich defendants qualify via low cash income
  • Scottish Government reviewing legal aid eligibility criteria

Ministers are moving to scrap a legal aid arrangement that allowed Peter Murrell, husband of former SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon, to receive publicly funded legal representation despite having substantial assets. The rule, seen by critics as a loophole, lets defendants access taxpayer-funded lawyers even when they hold significant…

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Lars Ulrich Drops Honest Truth About Metallica’s Massive Sphere Residency

  • Metallica will perform 24 shows at the Las Vegas Sphere from October
  • Residency runs into 2027, with a final date set for March
  • Lars Ulrich says the venue is "intimidating" but promises something groundbreaking

Metallica are set to bring their touring show to the Las Vegas Sphere from October, joining a growing list of major acts to hold residencies at the venue. Drummer Lars Ulrich has spoken candidly about how daunting the prospect is, recalling that watching U2 perform there left him…

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Johnson scores commanding victory in fight to ram SAVE America Act through Democrat opposition

  • Johnson wins key House vote advancing Trump-backed SAVE Act
  • Bill would require voter ID and proof of citizenship
  • Democrats call it suppression; Republicans cite election integrity

Speaker Mike Johnson secured a key procedural victory in the US House of Representatives on Tuesday, advancing the SAVE Act, an election integrity bill backed by President Donald Trump, despite opposition from Democrats. The vote is significant because it clears a major hurdle for legislation that would require…

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Playstation Plus is saying goodbye to these games in August 2026

  • Nine games leave PS Plus Extra/Premium on 18 August 2026
  • Dead Island 2 and Harold Halibut among titles departing
  • New arrivals include Dying Light and Citizen Sleeper 2

Sony has confirmed that nine games will leave the PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium catalogue on 18 August 2026, including notable titles Dead Island 2 and Harold Halibut. The removal is larger than usual because five games originally due to leave in July had their departure delayed until…

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