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Fury of heroes’ families as Army crushes hundreds of war graves into gravel for drainage ditch
Defence chiefs have been accused of showing “shocking disregard” for Britain’s war dead after almost 800 First and Second World War gravestones belonging to Commonwealth soldiers were crushed and used as drainage rubble at a military base in Iraq. The British Army removed the headstones and inscribed panels from Basra War Cemetery in 2003, citing…
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Shittu ‘robbed’ – are AI boxing judges the answer?
England’s Dimeji Shittu was left with a Commonwealth Games silver medal rather than gold after a controversial points defeat by India’s Ankush Panghal in the boxing final in Glasgow, prompting pundits to call the decision a “robbery”. The result has reignited long-standing debate about subjectivity in boxing judging, with calls growing for artificial intelligence to…
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Green with envy? How millionaires and celebs’ pristine gardens are faring against England’s severe drought – from dust bowl to oasis
The article examines how the gardens of wealthy and celebrity homeowners are coping with England’s severe drought, contrasting parched lawns and dry ground with properties that remain notably green. It highlights how access to money, water supplies and professional maintenance can shape the appearance of private estates during prolonged dry weather. The supplied text contains…
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‘¡Viva México!’ Harry Styles Kicks Off His GNP Seguros Stadium Residency: 5 Best Moments
Harry Styles opened his six-night Mexico City residency at GNP Seguros Stadium with a 120-minute show for more than 68,000 people, combining major hits with songs from his latest album. The first night highlighted his rapport with Mexican fans and the residency’s expected cultural and economic significance for the city. – Styles changed an “Italian…
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Woad & Hull in contention going into Open final round
England’s Lottie Woad and Charley Hull remain in contention before the final round of the AIG Women’s Open at Royal Lytham and St Annes, although both trail American leader Yealimi Noh. Their positions matter because Hull is still seeking her first major title after five runner-up finishes, while 22-year-old Woad is continuing to establish herself…
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SNP’s ‘cover-up and lies’ over £2billion Monklands hospital which NHS said was too expensive
The article reports allegations that the SNP concealed or misrepresented NHS concerns about the cost of a planned new Monklands hospital. The dispute matters because it raises questions about transparency, public spending and whether Scotland’s health service can afford a major hospital project. The proposed development is said to cost £2 billion, while NHS assessments…
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Root in ‘very different place’ over Test captaincy
Joe Root says he is ready to resume the England Test captaincy, believing he is in a much better position than when he stepped down in 2022. His return matters because he and incoming coach Stephen Fleming take over a side struggling after poor results and off-field disciplinary problems ended the Stokes-McCullum era. Root previously…
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Fachie survives painful crash to take another gold after Wales ‘poke bear’
Neil Fachie and pilot Aaron Pope won Scotland’s final Para-cycling gold of the Commonwealth Games despite crashing heavily during the deciding race against Wales. The victory gave Fachie gold in both the men’s tandem B 1,000m and sprint, ending his Commonwealth Games career at Glasgow’s Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome, where it began. After winning the…
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Owls to make decision on popular defender after surprise inclusion – thestar.co.uk
Sheffield Wednesday gave popular defender Glenn Loovens a surprise final appearance against Norwich City after deciding not to offer him a new contract. The match marked the end of the former captain’s time at Hillsborough, where he had been an important and well-liked figure. Loovens was selected despite not featuring in the squad since early…
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Nirmal Purja Dies In Avalanche: Celebrated Mountaineer Featured In Netflix Documentary ’14 Peaks: Nothing Is Impossible’ Was 43
British-Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja, known for the Netflix documentary 14 Peaks: Nothing Is Impossible, has died in an avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan. His death is significant because Purja was widely regarded as one of mountaineering’s leading figures, having challenged perceptions of what was achievable at extreme altitude. Purja, 43, was among 10 people…