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Lexi Potter earns first England call-up as Toone and Kelly miss out
Chelsea midfielder Lexi Potter has received her first senior England call-up for the Women’s World Cup qualifying playoff against Greece, representing a recognition of her strong form this season. However, the squad announcement also included the notable omission of experienced players Ella Toone and Chloe Kelly, whom head coach Sarina Wiegman has dropped due to…
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Protego Ventures closes debut $125 million fund for Israeli defense tech
Protego Ventures, Israel’s first dedicated defence technology venture capital firm, has completed the final close of its debut fund with $125 million in capital commitments. The fund, led by Lital Leshem and Lee Moser, represents a significant shift in the venture capital landscape as defence and tech investment increasingly overlap, with the firm already demonstrating…
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‘What next, put food on plates?!’: Meghan Markle mocked over latest hosting tips advising hosts to ‘have as much prepped as possible before guests arrive’
Meghan Markle was criticised online after sharing hosting advice on her As Ever Instagram account. She recommended preparing as much as possible before guests arrive and leaving one simple task to finish as they settle in; some viewers called the suggestion obvious and responded with sarcastic jokes. The post was presented as part of her…
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UK tourist is accused of drowning and beating a puppy to death in Australia
A UK working holidaymaker has been denied bail in Western Australia after being accused of killing a one-year-old kelpie. Police allege Bradley Gavin Knoesen repeatedly held the dog underwater, then struck it with a glass bottle after a witness revived it; prosecutors say he later tied its body to a motorbike and dragged it through…
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New UK homes in flood-risk areas could become uninsurable, says Aviva boss
Amanda Blanc, chief executive of Aviva, has warned that new homes currently being built in flood-risk areas could become uninsurable in future decades as flooding threats intensify. She argues that with 115,000 homes expected to be constructed in flood zones over the next decade, building policies need to reconsider where properties are sited, as these…
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Former snooker champion Graeme Dott jailed for abusing two children
Graeme Dott, the former world snooker champion, has been jailed for seven years after being found guilty of sexually abusing two children over separate periods spanning from 1993 to 2010. The 49-year-old was convicted of two counts of lewd, indecent and libidinous behaviour and has been added to the sex offenders register indefinitely. The sentencing…
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Documentary on Carlo Acutis draws 4.3 million Italian viewers
A documentary about Carlo Acutis, the teenager known as “God’s Influencer”, drew nearly 4.3 million viewers on Italian television, capturing almost 30 per cent of the audience. It tells the story of Acutis, who died of leukaemia aged 15 in 2006 and was canonised by Pope Leo in September 2025. Born in London and raised…
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On the rocks? Scotch distilleries pause production as unsold ‘whisky loch’ grows
Scotland’s Scotch whisky industry is experiencing a severe downturn after a 15-year boom, with distilleries pausing production to manage an oversupply crisis known as a “whisky loch”. The slump is triggering significant job cuts, business closures and strike action, including the recent appointment of administrators at GlenWyvis Distillery and strike action at Diageo’s Cameronbridge plant…
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Prince’s 1987 double album distilled his restless musical experimentation
Prince’s 1987 double album *Sign o’ the Times* is presented as a defining record from the height of his creativity, bringing together his restless experimentation and wide musical range. A new book by John McKie examines how Prince channelled a period of personal and professional change into music, and why the album remains a landmark…
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Apps can support analogue hobbies and help people cut screen time
The article explores how technology and apps can paradoxically support a more analogue lifestyle and reduce screen time, rather than solely contributing to digital dependency. With growing concern about AI and screen reliance, the author demonstrates that thoughtfully chosen digital tools can enhance physical and mental wellbeing whilst enabling more present, engaged living. The author…