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TORANAGA UK Signs With FIREFLASH RECORDS, Announces European Tour Supporting ONSLAUGHT

  • British thrash metal band TORANAGA UK signs with Fireflash Records
  • New album nearing completion; European tour begins October 2026 supporting ONSLAUGHT
  • Band reunited in 2024 after decades-long hiatus following label restructuring in the '90s

Hailing from Bradford in West Yorkshire, TORANAGA wrote a chapter in metal history with their first two studio albums, "Bastard Ballads" (1988) and "God's Gift" (1990), achieving cult status within the metal scene. Although they remained underdogs, TORANAGA can be mentioned alongside their compatrio...

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Born in England 77 Years Ago, the Bassist and Songwriter Who Helped Create Heavy Metal

  • Geezer Butler, Black Sabbath bassist and lyricist, turned 77 this month.
  • He named the band and wrote many of its classic lyrics.
  • Now the last active original member, he's working on a solo album.

Geezer Butler, born Terence Butler in Birmingham on 17 July 1949, is being marked on the anniversary of his birth as the bassist and chief lyricist who helped create Black Sabbath and, with it, heavy metal. He named the band, wrote most of its early lyrics, and co-shaped…

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Amnesty International UK boss urged to consider resigning after charity suggests ‘gender-critical’ feminists are threat to human rights in second report

  • Amnesty International UK boss urged to resign over new report
  • Report reportedly frames gender-critical feminists as a human rights threat
  • Move follows an earlier report on the same issue, deepening the row

Amnesty International UK's leadership is facing calls to resign after the charity published a second report suggesting that "gender-critical" feminists pose a threat to human rights. The report has reignited controversy over Amnesty's stance on gender-critical views, which hold that biological sex is immutable and distinct from gender…

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SWFC: Creditors paid, agent claim disputed, Chansiri moved out in Owls admin latest – thestar.co.uk

  • Unsecured creditors are receiving 25p in every pound owed.
  • An agent-related creditor claim remains disputed.
  • Chansiri’s ownership ended after the club’s sale.

Sheffield Wednesday’s administration is continuing to be wound down after the club’s sale, with unsecured creditors being offered payments of 25p for every pound owed. The update matters because it indicates progress towards settling outstanding debts and formally closing a turbulent period that ended Dejphon Chansiri’s ownership. The…

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Flower rules himself out as England seek Test coach

  • Andy Flower rules himself out of England Test coach vacancy
  • He cites conflicts with his RCB and London Spirit roles
  • ECB still searching for replacement before August's Pakistan series

Andy Flower has ruled himself out of taking over as England's Test head coach, following Brendon McCullum's sacking from the red-ball role earlier in July 2026 after poor results and off-field controversies. Flower, who led England from 2009 to 2014 and won three Ashes series including the last…

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‘Amazing’ Herbert equals front-nine record at The Open

  • Lucas Herbert shot a record-equalling 62 in Open second round
  • Six birdies on the front nine matched a major-record score
  • Herbert took the lead at Royal Birkdale

Australia's Lucas Herbert produced one of the standout rounds in major championship history at The Open, matching the lowest-ever round with an eight-under-par 62 to seize the lead during the second round at Royal Birkdale. His front nine featured six birdies, equalling the record for the lowest nine-hole…

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Belgian Grand Prix 2026: Here’s Where to Watch F1 Online for Free

  • Belgian Grand Prix runs 17-19 July at Spa-Francorchamps, round 10 of 2026.
  • Ferrari's Leclerc leads standings after winning in Britain.
  • US fans can stream free via a seven-day Apple TV trial.

Formula 1's 2026 season moves to Belgium for round 10 at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, with practice starting Friday, 17 July and the race on Sunday, 19 July. The Belgian Grand Prix follows a strong showing in Britain from Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, who took his first win of the…

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1,740-year-old Roman coin bearing emperor’s name found as England rail dig reveals clues

  • Rare 1,740-year-old Roman coin found during England rail excavation.
  • Coin names emperor Carausius, discovered in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.
  • Find announced by East West Rail on 1 July.

Archaeologists working on the East West Rail project have uncovered a rare Roman coin and other artefacts dating back around 1,740 years during excavations in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire, England. The find, announced by East West Rail on 1 July, offers fresh insight into Roman-era Britain and highlights how…

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Leyton Orient take ticket precaution for Sheffield Wednesday clash – thestar.co.uk

  • Orient are restricting ticket sales for the Sheffield Wednesday match.
  • The precaution aims to protect supporter segregation and safety.
  • The fixture takes place on 15 August.

Leyton Orient have introduced restrictions on ticket sales for their home match against Sheffield Wednesday, aiming to prevent visiting supporters from buying seats in home areas. The measure reflects expected high demand for the League One fixture and is intended to help maintain supporter segregation and matchday safety.…

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Pele at the Azteca? England in ’66? Ranking the best World Cup finals

  • BBC ranks the top 10 World Cup finals in football history
  • List cites drama, stars and legacy, not just scorelines
  • Includes 2002 Ronaldo redemption and 2006 Zidane headbutt final

BBC Sport journalist Alex Bysouth ranks his top 10 World Cup finals, weighing drama, star quality and lasting legacy rather than just the scoreline on the day, ahead of this summer's tournament, the 23rd men's World Cup. The countdown revisits some of football's most iconic moments, from redemption…

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