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Yard Act Loosen Their Collar and Rock Adventurously on ‘You’re Gonna Need A Little Music’

  • Yard Act's third album trades bite for melody and groove
  • Producer Justin Meldal-Johnsen widens their sound with piano and funk influences
  • First album written together in one room; "Thrill of the Chase" praised as standout

Yard Act, the Leeds post-punk band known for sardonic, politically charged lyrics, have released their third album, "You're Gonna Need A Little Music", which sees them adopt a noticeably more melodic and expansive sound. Rather than abandoning their trademark wiry edge, the record channels it into groove, movement…

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‘Who is D nexT one?’: Chilling Iran billboard fuels conspiracy theories over death of Lindsey Graham

  • Iran billboard reading "Who is D nexT one?" sparks conspiracy theories.
  • Theories link it to Senator Lindsey Graham's death and Trump.
  • Comes amid escalating US-Iran military tensions and strikes.

A billboard reportedly displayed in Iran bearing the phrase "Who is D nexT one?" has fuelled online conspiracy theories linking Tehran to the death of US Senator Lindsey Graham, according to the Daily Mail. The sign, widely interpreted as a reference to Donald Trump, has circulated amid heightened…

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Jaxson Dart’s swimsuit model girlfriend gets patriotic, golfer Hailey Ostrom takes on Lake Powell & Bigfoot

  • Hailey Ostrom, girlfriend of NFL QB Jaxson Dart, features in patriotic photoshoot.
  • Piece is promotional lifestyle content, not hard news.
  • Part of OutKick's recurring coverage of Ostrom as a sports personality.

This is a lighthearted sports and lifestyle piece from OutKick, part of Fox News's sports vertical, featuring golfer and social media personality Hailey Ostrom in a patriotic-themed photoshoot. The article ties her appearance to her relationship with New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart, framing her as a recurring…

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BBC Radio 5 Live presenter Nicky Campbell causes outrage among staff after repeatedly using term ‘p***ter’ in work meeting

  • BBC Radio 5 Live presenter Nicky Campbell used a controversial term repeatedly during a work meeting
  • The incident prompted staff outrage and Campbell issued a formal apology

The journalist, 65, who has worked for the broadcaster for nearly 40 years, reportedly used the outdated homophobic slur multiple times during a meeting last week.

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Inside Helsinki’s bunker city with enough space for a MILLION people if Putin launches a nuke

  • Helsinki has bunkers for around a million people against nuclear threat
  • Built into bedrock, doubling as car parks and sports halls
  • Reflects Finland's long-standing civil defence readiness near Russia

Helsinki has built an extensive network of underground bomb shelters carved into the bedrock beneath the city, designed to protect the population in the event of a nuclear or other military attack, amid heightened concern in Finland over Russian aggression following the invasion of Ukraine. The shelters, part…

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Marathon runners compete on drifting sea ice at North Pole

  • Twenty-three runners from seven countries completed marathon races on drifting sea ice at the geographic North Pole, arriving via French polar research vessel
  • Denmark's Rikke Dam won the women's race (6:54:02) and China's Wang Shengxian won the men's race (3:52:22), with competitors wearing thermal gear and life vests

Organisers say 23 runners from seven countries took part in races at the Arctic's geographic North Pole.

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Room for improvement but Scotland heading in right direction

  • Scotland defeated Fiji at Murrayfield after trailing in the first half, with effective bench replacements sparking a second-half turnaround and four tries
  • Summer Nations Championship campaign produced two wins and a bonus-point defeat; squad shows attacking capability but reliability concerns remain

After wins against Argentina and Fiji and a loss against South Africa, Tom English reviews a productive summer for Scotland in the Nations Championship.

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How the World Cup has affected your Premier League team

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  • Arsenal's William Saliba faces uncertain fitness after back injury; Rice and Saka require close monitoring following England's third-place finish
  • Aston Villa's Amadou Onana's ACL rupture forced emergency midfield signings including Johan Manzambi from Freiburg
  • Multiple injury concerns and transfer movements across Premier League as clubs adjust squads following World Cup completion

Once the trophy is lifted by either Spain or Argentina in New Jersey on Sunday night, attention will shift from the 2026 World Cup to the upcoming domestic season.

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Football Daily | Give it up for Vozinha, Spence and the 2026 World Cup’s cult heroes

  • Guardian newsletter lists 2026 World Cup's quirky breakout "cult heroes"
  • Vozinha (Cape Verde) and Eloy Room (Curaçao) star as veteran goalkeepers
  • England's Djed Spence and a toddler named Keyne also feature

The Guardian's Football Daily newsletter rounds up the World Cup's "cult heroes" - unlikely or eccentric figures who have captured attention during the tournament, from veteran goalkeepers to a referee, a toddler and even a television pundit's anecdote. The piece is a light-hearted, subjective celebration rather than hard…

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Just b******s… Boris takes aim at claims from Vance and co that British civilisation is being erased by immigration, with London make-up similar to NYC

  • Boris Johnson rejects claims immigration is erasing British civilisation
  • He compares London's ethnic diversity to New York City's
  • Comments push back against warnings from JD Vance and allies

Boris Johnson has dismissed claims made by US Vice President JD Vance and others that British civilisation is being erased by immigration, reportedly branding the argument "b******s". The former Prime Minister is said to have pointed to London's demographic make-up, comparing it to that of New York City,…

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