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Trossard, Ramos, Dumfries: 10 transfers you may have missed during the World Cup
The Guardian has rounded up 10 notable football transfers that took place while attention was focused on the World Cup, covering moves involving established internationals and rising talents alike. The piece highlights how a busy tournament period allowed several significant deals to slip under the radar, spanning Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga and Serie A…
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IRON MAIDEN Shares Official Video Recap Of 2026 EDDFEST
Iron Maiden have released an official video recap of Eddfest, the two-day 50th-anniversary celebration they held in Knebworth, United Kingdom, on 10-11 July 2026. The event combined live music with an immersive fan experience, marking half a century of the band’s history and giving supporters a chance to celebrate the milestone alongside the group and…
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Nigel Godrich & Dhani Harrison Announce Debut Album As Dragonflies: Hear “Slower”
British producer Nigel Godrich, known for his work with Radiohead and Thom Yorke, and musician Dhani Harrison, son of the late George Harrison, have announced a new joint project called Dragonflies and will release their self-titled debut album on 18 September via Dark Horse Records/BMG. The pairing is unexpected given their differing musical backgrounds, and…
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STEPHEN DAISLEY: Anas Sarwar gets his second act… having turned off Scottish Labour’s life support
Stephen Daisley’s comment piece argues that Anas Sarwar has been handed a genuine chance at a “second act” as Scottish Labour leader, but only because he has effectively abandoned the party’s flatlining hopes of forming the next Scottish government and instead recast his ambitions around a narrower, more achievable goal. The piece frames this as…
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Crocodiles, venomous snakes, wildcats and Bisons… oh my! Over 100 dangerous animals are being kept LEGALLY as pets
An investigation has found that over 100 dangerous animals, including crocodiles, venomous snakes, wildcats and bison, are being kept legally as pets. The findings highlight how current licensing rules allow private individuals to own creatures typically associated with zoos or specialist wildlife parks, raising questions about public safety and animal welfare oversight. The article’s full…
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Home nations name Commonwealth Games flagbearers
Scotland, England and Wales have confirmed their flagbearers for the opening ceremony of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, with Northern Ireland’s pair due to be announced separately. Flagbearers carry both their nation’s flag and a specially designed King’s baton at the ceremony, held at Glasgow’s Hydro arena, marking the first time all 74 competing nations…
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London loses again: FTSE 100 landlord Segro will be missed
Segro, the FTSE 100’s largest listed commercial landlord, has agreed to a takeover by US property giant Prologis after a brief attempt to resist the approach. The deal, worth around £14bn, is the biggest takeover of a London-listed company so far this year and marks another blow to the UK stock market, which has seen…
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Segro board U-turns on £14bn takeover bid by US rival Prologis
Segro, the FTSE 100 warehouse landlord, has reversed course and agreed to recommend a £14bn takeover offer from its larger US rival, Prologis, after rejecting three earlier approaches over the past month. The board said it had “unanimously concluded” it would back the “best and final offer”, made just hours before a regulatory deadline, in…
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Fury as ‘mindless’ influencer dumps bathtub at top of Brecon Beacons after world record attempt
An online influencer has provoked anger after leaving a bathtub at the summit of the Brecon Beacons following an attempt to set a world record, according to reports. The stunt has been branded “mindless” by critics, who say it left rubbish behind in a protected natural landscape, raising fresh concerns about the impact of social…
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Shenmue Fans Get Count Binface — a Man Dressed as a Trash Can Who’s Going Up Against Nigel Farage in a UK Election — to Call on Sega to Make Shenmue 4
Count Binface, the UK’s trash-can-costumed perennial election candidate, has issued a video message urging Sega to give an update on the long-awaited Shenmue 4. The request came via a Cameo video commissioned by fan group Shenmue Dojo, and it lands amid a surge in Binface’s public profile: he is standing as the sole challenger to…