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England secure record T20 win over India to lead series 2-0

  • England beat India by a record margin at Trent Bridge.
  • England lead the T20 series 2-0 with two to play.
  • Archer and Buttler shone as India collapsed chasing 202.

England completed a record-breaking Twenty20 victory over India at Trent Bridge, moving 2-0 up in the series with two matches still to play. Chasing England's imposing total of 202, India were bowled out well short, handing the hosts one of their most emphatic wins in the format and…

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Superb England inflict record T20 defeat on India

  • England defeated India by 125 runs at Trent Bridge, the largest T20 defeat margin in India's history
  • Pace bowlers Jofra Archer (3-29) and Josh Tongue (4-28) dismantled India's batting, restricting them to 76 all out in 11.4 overs
  • England leads the five-match series 2-0 and has already secured at least a series draw

England inflict a record defeat on India in the third Twenty20 at Trent Bridge to give the home side a 2-0 lead with two matches in the series remaining.

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‘The Cadburys’: BritBox Unveils Cast for Six-Part Drama on British Chocolate Empire

  • BritBox confirms lead cast for six-part drama The Cadburys.
  • Series adapts Deborah Cadbury's book Chocolate Wars.
  • Filming under way in Birmingham; Freddie Highmore executive produces.

BritBox has confirmed the lead cast for The Cadburys, a six-part period drama inspired by Deborah Cadbury's book Chocolate Wars, with production now under way in Birmingham. The series charts the rise of the Cadbury family and their Quaker-rooted cocoa business, positioning the story as a warm-hearted family…

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Nigel Farage quits as Clacton MP and will contest by-election over funding claims

  • Farage quits as Clacton MP over funding rule allegations.
  • He will contest the by-election he triggered.
  • He denies wrongdoing and wants voters to judge.

Nigel Farage has resigned as the MP for Clacton-on-Sea and confirmed that he will stand in the resulting by-election, turning the Essex contest into a referendum on his own conduct. The Reform UK leader's decision to quit Parliament and immediately seek re-election in the seat he won at…

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High Court reaffirms dismissal of Prince Harry’s £50m privacy claim against Associated Newspapers

  • High Court dismisses Prince Harry's u00a350m privacy claim against Associated Newspapers in full.
  • Claimants included Sir Elton John and Elizabeth Hurley.
  • Decisive win for the Mail's publisher in landmark press privacy case.

The High Court has upheld its dismissal of the £50 million privacy claim brought by the Duke of Sussex and six other high-profile figures against Associated Newspapers, publisher of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday. Mr Justice Nicklin threw out all the claims in full, handing a…

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Air Force sergeant stationed in England spared jail over child abuse images

  • US airman at RAF Mildenhall avoids jail over child abuse images.
  • He received an eight-month sentence suspended for two years.
  • Device held 42 Category A files plus extreme animal pornography.

A serving US Air Force staff sergeant stationed in England has avoided prison after admitting to possessing indecent images of children and extreme pornography. Jarik Lofthus, 33, who was based at RAF Mildenhall in Suffolk, had posted online that he was "interested in everything, all ages including babies",…

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BTS return to the UK after seven years with sold-out Tottenham stadium concert

  • BTS performed at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London—their first UK show in seven years
  • The setlist ranged across the group's catalogue, from hard-hitting rap to pop tracks, drawing strong audience reception
  • The group joked about bringing good fortune to England's football team during the concert

South Korean pop titans BTS returned to the UK for their first major performance in seven years, taking over Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with a high-energy set that showcased the group's musical range across rap, pop, and

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Moritz De Hadeln, festival pioneer who led Berlin and Venice, dies aged 85

  • Moritz De Hadeln, pioneering film festival director who led Berlin, Venice, and Locarno events, died at 85
  • His career shaped international cinema culture through festival innovation, including creating Locarno's signature outdoor screening venue

Moritz de Hadeln, a pioneering industry professional who led the Berlin, Venice, and Locarno Film Festivals, has died. He was 85. Reps close to de Hadeln’s family confirmed the news to Deadline. de Hadeln died on Saturday, July 4, at a hospital in Nyon, Switzerland.  de Hadeln was…

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Mass Balance sends autonomous chemistry lab into orbit to study disease proteins

  • UK startup Mass Balance launched an autonomous orbital lab on SpaceX.
  • It aims to study disease-linked proteins hard to image on Earth.
  • Collected data would train an AI model to generate revenue.

British startup Mass Balance has launched an autonomous, self-run chemical laboratory into orbit, aiming to gather data on hard-to-study, disease-causing proteins in the near-absence of gravity. The grapefruit-sized apparatus lifted off aboard a SpaceX transporter on Tuesday morning and matters because it represents an early step towards using…

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