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Teenage British cyclist Finlay Tarling dies after tragic incident in Volta a Portugal race
British cyclist Finlay Tarling, 19, has died after an incident during the Volta a Portugal race, his NSN Cycling Team announced. Local reports said he was struck by a car that entered the course, raising serious questions about race-route safety and traffic control. The incident happened on Friday during the Portuguese stage race. Reports said…
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Farmers to get £65m drought aid as Burnham warned industry at ‘breaking point’
Farmers across England are set to receive £65 million in drought support, alongside a £15 million fund for on-farm reservoirs, as ministers respond to warnings that the sector is nearing “breaking point”. The measures aim to help farms secure water, feed livestock and sustain production amid drought, poor harvests and rising costs, while addressing concerns…
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Youngest Black Professor At Cambridge Who Faced Plagiarism Claims Is Found Dead
A British sociologist who resigned from the University of Cambridge last week following plagiarism accusations was found dead Friday.
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The 110-year-old ‘supercentenarian’ who can’t do without her Daily Mail
Catherine, a 110-year-old “supercentenarian”, has marked her latest longevity milestone by sharing the habits she credits with helping her live so long. She highlighted good food, fresh air and regularly reading the Daily Mail, offering a personal rather than scientific account of her long life. Reaching 110 places Catherine among a very small group of…
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Raúl Jiménez’s injury-time penalty salvages point for Wolves against Blackburn
Wolves needed a stoppage-time penalty from returning striker Raúl Jiménez to draw 2-2 with Blackburn in their Championship opener. The result spared Wolves an embarrassing defeat in César Peixoto’s first league match after relegation, but underlined the pressure on a new manager and squad expected to challenge near the top. Marshall Munetsi gave Wolves an…
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Hodgkinson motivated for next race with Werro after 800m silver
Great Britain’s Keely Hodgkinson said she felt mixed emotions after winning silver in the women’s 800 metres at the European Athletics Championships. She was beaten to gold by rival Audrey Werro, but said the result had increased her motivation for their next race. Hodgkinson’s comments came in a post-race BBC interview following the final. The…
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Hughes takes silver as Ansah wins 200m gold
Germany’s Owen Ansah won gold in the men’s 200m at the European Athletics Championships, with Great Britain’s Zharnel Hughes taking silver. The result gives the host nation a sprint title while Hughes adds another major-championship medal for Britain. Ansah finished in 19.95 seconds, ahead of Hughes. The BBC report did not provide Hughes’s time or…
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Johnson-Thompson struggles in 200m, but happy to be back competing
Katarina Johnson-Thompson said she was pleased to be competing again despite struggling in the 200m during the heptathlon at the European Athletics Championships. The British athlete explained that injury has limited her training, making her return to competition an important step in rebuilding form. Johnson-Thompson acknowledged she had been unable to complete the work she…
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VIP migrant boat pictured for first time: Brand new £3,500 vessel carrying small group across Channel in comfort approaches the White Cliffs of Dover days before mega-dinghy crossing
A brand-new inflatable dinghy carrying 15 well-dressed migrants crossed the Channel and came within a mile of Dover harbour last weekend, in what appears to be a “VIP” crossing organised for those able to pay a premium. Fishermen photographed the vessel, which had a £2,000 Suzuki outboard motor still bearing its purchase instructions, evading French…
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Emergency Alert startles millions in England and Wales as public warned over wildfires threat – latest
An emergency alert was sent to millions of phones across England and Wales from about 7pm, warning people not to light barbecues, campfires or fireworks and to report fires immediately by calling 999. The government acted as firefighters tackled major wildfires, including a blaze in Stourbridge in the West Midlands where 19 homes were destroyed,…