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Mystery deepens after 2,700-year-old bronze sword emerges standing upright

  • Detectorist found a 2,700-year-old bronze sword upright in Poland
  • Discovered by Marcin Wiśniewski in the Gdańsk Forest District
  • Sword dates to the Late Bronze Age, 900–700 BC

A metal detectorist has discovered a 2,700-year-old bronze sword found standing upright in the ground in northern Poland, an unusual find that has attracted attention from archaeologists. The discovery was announced by the Pomeranian Provincial Heritage Conservator, highlighting the region's rich Bronze Age heritage and offering fresh insight…

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“Like magic”: How Toto wrote 1982’s ‘Africa’

  • Toto's "Africa" traces back to David Paich and Jeff Porcaro's songwriting.
  • Paich drew on imagined, not firsthand, impressions of Africa.
  • The 1982 track has since become an enduring pop culture classic.

Toto's 1982 hit "Africa" has become one of the most enduring and frequently discussed songs in pop history, with keyboardist David Paich and drummer Jeff Porcaro widely credited as its principal architects. The track's unusual origins, inspired by Paich's fascination with the continent despite never having visited it,…

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Sega’s Gamescom Line-up Includes Alien: Isolation 2 And Crazy Taxi: World Tour

  • Sega confirms Gamescom 2026 line-up including Alien: Isolation 2
  • Alien: Isolation 2 and Crazy Taxi: World Tour are set for Switch 2
  • Persona 4 Revival and other titles remain unconfirmed for Switch 2

Sega has revealed the playable line-up for its Gamescom 2026 booth, which will feature Alien: Isolation 2 and Crazy Taxi: World Tour, both confirmed for Switch 2. However, attendees are likely to try PC or PS5 builds rather than Switch 2 versions at the show itself, as those…

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NBC Sports Uses World Cup Fever to Spark Interest in Premier League Return

  • NBC Sports and the Premier League launched a "Find Your Match" fan quiz.
  • It aims to turn World Cup viewers into Premier League fans.
  • Winners can enter a draw for a trip to watch their matched club in the UK.

NBC Sports and the Premier League have launched "Find Your Match", an interactive quiz aimed at converting the surge of interest in this summer's FIFA World Cup into lasting engagement with the Premier League's return for the 2026-2027 season. The initiative capitalises on strong World Cup viewership on…

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Mick Jagger “speaks for the nation” with viral reaction to England conceding in World Cup semi-final

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  • Mick Jagger's dejected reaction to England's World Cup exit went viral
  • England lost 2-1 to Argentina in the semi-final on 15 July 2026
  • Fans revived jokes about Jagger being a football "curse"

Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger has gone viral after cameras caught his crestfallen reaction to England conceding an equaliser against Argentina in the World Cup semi-final on 15 July 2026. The clip resonated widely because a win would have sent England to their first World Cup final since…

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Raindance Film Festival, Israeli AI Platform IMGN Launch New Film Fund and Development Hub for Indie Filmmakers (EXCLUSIVE)

  • Raindance Festival and AI firm IMGN launch joint film fund and hub
  • Initial £10,000 fund tied to 2027 Raindance Script Competition
  • Organisers say aim is to support writers, not replace them

The Raindance Film Festival has partnered with Israeli AI creative development platform IMGN to launch a new film fund and development hub aimed at supporting independent writers and filmmakers. Announced at the 34th Raindance Film Festival in London, the initiative is designed to give emerging talent practical, low-cost…

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Sam Neill’s cause of death confirmed as pneumonia by agent

  • Sam Neill's agent confirms pneumonia as cause of death, correcting reports
  • Actor, 78, had previously beaten lymphoma via CAR-T therapy
  • Private family memorial planned at his New Zealand farm

Sam Neill's representative has confirmed that the "Jurassic Park" actor died of pneumonia, correcting inaccurate reports that circulated following his death earlier in the week. The clarification came after the actor's family asked his agent to set the record straight, given Neill's well-known preference for privacy throughout his…

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Savannah Bananas opened the 2026 ESPYs with one of the worst performances you’ll ever see

  • Savannah Bananas' ESPYs opening performance was widely criticised.
  • The 2026 ESPYs aired on ESPN on a Wednesday night.
  • Article provides limited detail on the specific performance issues.

The Savannah Bananas, the entertainment-focused baseball team known for their unconventional "Banana Ball" antics, reportedly delivered a widely panned opening performance at the 2026 ESPYs, ESPN's annual sports awards show held on a Wednesday night. The show, which typically celebrates the year's standout athletes and sporting moments, drew…

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‘Romería,’ ‘The Blood Countess,’ ‘Resurrection’ Set for Costa Rica Film Festival as Event Focuses on Afro-Caribbean Cinema and Female Filmmakers

  • Costa Rica Film Festival's 14th edition runs 23 July–1 August in San José
  • New Afro-Caribbean section added to spotlight Afro-descendant stories
  • Line-up includes "Romería," "Resurrection" and "The Blood Countess"

The Costa Rica Film Festival (CRFF) returns for its 14th edition, running in San José from 23 July to 1 August, with a programme that highlights Afro-Caribbean cinema and female filmmakers. Under the theme "Cinema That Unites Us," the event opens with Allan Deberton's Berlin-winning "Gugu's World" and…

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24m tune in to watch England-Argentina

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  • 24m watched England's World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina.
  • Biggest BBC live audience since Euro 2020 final.
  • England play France for third place; Argentina face Spain in final.

A peak audience of 24 million people watched England's World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina, making it the most-watched live television event in the UK in five years. The figure underlines the scale of public interest in England's 2026 World Cup run, with the broadcast marking the BBC's…

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