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Memphis pizza joint sparks backlash after owner refuses to serve National Guard troops

  • Memphis pizzeria owner refused to serve National Guard troops
  • Move sparked public backlash and boycott calls
  • Comes amid wider debate over National Guard deployments

A Memphis pizza restaurant, Tamboli's Pizza, has come under fire after its owner reportedly refused to serve members of the Tennessee National Guard, prompting calls for a boycott of the business. The incident has generated significant public backlash, feeding into the wider, highly charged debate over National Guard…

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Japanese Charts: Switch 2 Surpasses 6 Million Consoles Sold

  • Switch 2 tops six million units sold in Japan
  • Rhythm Heaven Groove stays at number one in software charts
  • PS5 Digital Edition outsells combined original Switch hardware this week

The Nintendo Switch 2 has now sold over six million units in Japan, according to the latest Famitsu hardware charts, and is closing in on the original Switch Lite's lifetime total of just under seven million. The milestone underscores the console's strong momentum in its home market, with…

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Boy, 6, killed in freak log accident while enjoying day at beach with his babysitter and sister

  • Boy, 6, died in a freak log accident at the beach.
  • He was with his babysitter and sister at the time.
  • Further details of the incident were not provided.

A six-year-old boy has died after a freak accident involving a log while he was spending a day at the beach with his babysitter and sister. Details of the incident remain limited, but the death has been described as sudden and shocking, occurring during what should have been…

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System of a Down Tell London Crowd to “Blame Oasis” for England’s World Cup Loss

  • Daron Malakian blamed Oasis for England's World Cup semi-final loss
  • England lost 2-1 to Argentina after leading early
  • Feud traces back to old Noel Gallagher insult of the band

During a System of a Down concert at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on 15 July, frontman Daron Malakian repeatedly jabbed at Oasis while giving the crowd live updates on England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina. When Argentina equalised, Malakian told fans he would "blame Oasis" if England…

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2026 FIFA World Cup Final: How to Find Last-Minute Tickets

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  • Argentina face Spain in the World Cup final on 19 July at MetLife Stadium, NJ
  • Cheapest resale final tickets currently cost around $7,706
  • France vs England third-place playoff in Miami on 18 July has cheaper tickets, from $728

The 2026 FIFA World Cup Final has been set, with defending champions Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, facing Spain on 19 July at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The match is a marquee event drawing comparisons to the Super Bowl in scale, and tickets remain available…

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PETER VAN ONSELEN: How Albo is about to cross a line with his superannuation meddling – as radical plan to merge it with Centrelink is exposed

  • Columnist accuses PM Albanese of overreach on superannuation policy.
  • Report alleges plan to merge superannuation with Centrelink.
  • Piece is an opinion column, not a detailed news report.

Australian commentator Peter van Onselen has written a column warning that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is poised to overstep with proposed changes to superannuation, following reports of a radical plan to merge the retirement savings system with Centrelink, Australia's social security agency. The piece frames the move as…

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Moonshot’s upcoming Kimi 3 is expected to close the gap with Anthropic’s Opus 4.8

  • Moonshot's Kimi K3 may match or beat Anthropic's Opus 4.8
  • Model will have 2-3 trillion parameters, launching within days
  • Moonshot reportedly seeking funding at $31.5bn valuation

Chinese AI lab Moonshot AI is preparing to release Kimi K3, an open-weight model reportedly expected to match or even exceed the performance of Anthropic's Opus 4.8, according to the Financial Times citing anonymous sources. This matters because it would mark another significant step by a Chinese developer…

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Perennial – “Modernism”

  • Perennial release "Modernism," title track from their new album
  • Song blends garage-punk energy with drum machine and mellotron textures
  • Album Modernism arrives 18 September via Ernest Jenning Record Co.

US indie rock trio Perennial have released "Modernism," the title track from their forthcoming album, showcasing the band's signature blend of old-school rock 'n' roll energy and party-punk attitude. The song matters as a preview of the New England group's new record, offering an early sense of the…

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Brit paratrooper hero held in Georgian prison for possessing legally prescribed drugs uses life savings to secure freedom… and celebrates with a Big Mac

  • Brit ex-paratrooper freed from Georgian prison over legal prescription drugs
  • He spent his life savings to secure his release
  • Celebrated freedom with a Big Mac

A British former paratrooper who was imprisoned in Georgia after being found with prescription medication he had been legally prescribed has secured his release, reportedly spending his life savings to do so. The case highlights the risks travellers can face when carrying legitimately prescribed drugs across borders with…

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South African DJs and musicians to play London’s Trafalgar Square for Nelson Mandela Day

  • Free Nelson Mandela Day concert hits Trafalgar Square on 18 July
  • Marks 30 years since South Africa's post-apartheid Constitution
  • Line-up includes Sun-El Musician, Zakes Bantwini, Sjava and Msaki

A range of South African DJs and musicians are due to play a free event in London's Trafalgar Square this weekend to mark Nelson Mandela Day. Taking place on Saturday 18th July, the concert also celebrates 30 years since the writing of the South African Constitution, which enshrined…

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