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3 New Wave Songs From the 1980s That Were Too Weird To Ignore

  • Three early 1980s new wave tracks gained notoriety for experimental production: Toyah's 'Ieya,' Talking Heads' 'Crosseyed and Painless,' and Lene Lovich's 'New Toy'
  • Each song employed unconventional instrumentation—cowbells, synthesizers, and vocal treatments—that defied traditional pop structures yet proved commercially viable on dance and alternative charts

circa 1980: British actress and pop singer Toyah Wilcox, lead singer of the punk band Toyah. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images) New wave was the kind of genre to dish out some weird songs, but these 1980s jams managed to be both bizarre and delightful. The post 3 New…

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Spain beat Argentina in dominant World Cup final win

  • Spain beat Argentina 1-0 to win the 2026 World Cup
  • Ferran Torres scored the only goal in extra time, minute 105
  • Spain had 20 shots to Argentina's none until the 116th minute

Spain have been confirmed as 2026 World Cup champions after beating holders Argentina 1-0 in a final marked by near-total Spanish control rather than dramatic end-to-end action. Substitute Ferran Torres struck the decisive goal in the 105th minute of extra time, turning in a deflected shot for his…

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Ann Widdecombe murder suspect ‘had newspaper clippings about Nigel Farage and Reform UK pinned to walls in his house’

  • Ann Widdecombe murder case suspect had Farage/Reform UK clippings on his walls
  • Suspect described as a "quiet and shy" 28-year-old
  • Limited details available; more likely to follow as story develops

A murder suspect in a case linked to former MP Ann Widdecombe reportedly had newspaper clippings about Nigel Farage and Reform UK pinned to the walls of his house, according to the Daily Mail. The detail has emerged as part of reporting into the background of the accused,…

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England seal series with record Lord’s ODI total

  • England beat India by 27 runs, winning the ODI series 2-1
  • Ben Duckett's 141 set a new Lord's individual ODI record
  • Rohit Sharma's 138 wasn't enough for India's chase

England beat India by 27 runs at Lord's to seal a 2-1 series victory, with Ben Duckett striking a record-breaking 141 as the hosts posted the highest ODI total ever recorded at the venue. His innings surpassed England's previous individual best at Lord's, set against India back in…

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‘Royal entertainment from an Indian great’ – Kohli’s final farewell?

  • Kohli hit 74 from 60 balls, possibly his last England appearance
  • Innings praised as "royal entertainment" from an Indian great
  • England won the match by 27 runs, taking the series 2-1

Virat Kohli, one of India's greatest batsmen, produced an entertaining innings of 74 runs during the third and final One Day International against England at Lord's, in what may prove to be his last appearance on English soil. The knock was widely praised as a fitting display from…

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Kane says Tuchel will ‘learn a lot’ from England pressures after exit to Argentina

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  • Kane backs Tuchel to learn from England's Argentina semi-final exit
  • England beat France 6-4 to finish third at World Cup
  • Nations League games against Spain and Croatia seen as vital preparation

Harry Kane has defended Thomas Tuchel after England's World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina, saying the manager will "learn a lot" from the pressures of the tournament. Tuchel, who signed a contract extension before the World Cup, faced heavy criticism for switching to a back five to protect…

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Two Equestrian Deaths in Separate British Eventing Events Spark Safety Concerns

  • Two horse riders died in separate cross-country accidents on the same Saturday at British Eventing competitions in Oxfordshire and Cumbria
  • The deaths add to a pattern of equestrian fatalities that have raised broader safety and risk-management questions within the sport
  • Both riders were experienced, with incidents occurring hours apart at different venues

Two experienced horse riders died on Saturday after falls during cross-country phases at separate British Eventing competitions. Sophie Fouracre, 34, was fatally injured whilst riding Rhubarbsfox Brittania at Swalcliffe

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Spain and Argentina face off in New Jersey World Cup final

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  • Spain faced Argentina in the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium on 19 July
  • Pre-match focus was on Messi's role and Spain's tactics under de la Fuente
  • Fans faced multi-hour security queues; England took third place earlier

Spain and Argentina met in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday, 19 July, with kick-off at 3pm Eastern Time. In the build-up, attention focused on Lionel Messi's involvement and on tactical decisions by Spain coach Luis de la Fuente, while…

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‘He’s got it!’ – Rohit Sharma reaches historic century in style

  • Rohit Sharma scores first-ever Indian ODI century at Lord's
  • India chasing 388 to win deciding third ODI vs England
  • Milestone reached during series-deciding run chase

Rohit Sharma became the first Indian batter to score an ODI century at Lord's, reaching the milestone during India's run chase in the deciding third ODI against England. The achievement adds a notable individual landmark to a high-stakes series decider, with India chasing a huge target set by…

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Two horse riders die within hours of each other at separate British competitions

  • Two riders died hours apart at separate UK equestrian competitions
  • Deaths are unconnected but both fall-related
  • Adds to ongoing safety concerns in British eventing

Two horse riders died within hours of each other after falling at separate British equestrian events, prompting fresh concern about safety in the sport. The deaths, though unconnected, occurred on the same day at different competitions and add to a series of fatalities that have raised questions about…

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