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Luke Greenbank Selected Team England Baton Bearer Glasgow

Luke Greenbank has been chosen as Team England’s batonbearer for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony, marking his third Games and a nod from fellow athletes alongside flagbearer Sian Honnor. The event also features England’s baton, decorated by Bonnie Steward from plastics, as the 74-nation baton tradition debuts ahead of the ceremony.

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Lily Allen Documentary for Prime Video in 2027

Prime Video is developing a feature-length Lily Allen documentary directed by Mat Whitecross, charting her rise from the Queen of MySpace to a contemporary cultural figure, with global release planned for 2027. The film will include interviews with people close to Allen and is produced by Magna Studios and Mint Pictures, with Altitude handling worldwide theatrical and home entertainment rights.

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Couple die of carbon monoxide at Hampshire festival

A couple, Christopher and Kayleigh Coll, died of carbon monoxide poisoning after using a parabolic gas heater, intended for outdoor use, inside their Nissan campervan at the New Forest Craft Cider Festival; the heater was not securely attached to the gas cylinder, leading to a deadly CO leak and a misadventure verdict. Inquests urged heightened workplace and event-safety awareness about portable gas appliances in enclosed spaces, with detailed tributes noting their family role and business selling copper wire trees.

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Manchester City secure Foden contract through 2030

Phil Foden has signed a new contract with Manchester City, tying him to the club until 2030 as City enter a new era under Enzo Maresca and reaffirm his role as a linchpin of the team’s success. The deal came amid interest from several clubs, but Foden chose to stay, underscoring his status as a homegrown core and signaling a fresh chapter at the Etihad.

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Epstein-linked model scout Daniel Siad is found dead

Daniel Siad, a French-Swedish modeling scout with numerous references in the Epstein files over a decade, was found dead at his Colombes home while under investigation for alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein's sex-trafficking network, with autopsy to determine the cause. Across reports, Siad denied involvement, saying he trusted Epstein and had introduced women to him, while investigators probe his role and whether his recruitment contributed to abuses.

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Mass brawl forces EasyJet Tenerife-Liverpool flight to return

An EasyJet flight from Tenerife to Liverpool diverted back to Tenerife after a mass brawl involving around 10 to 12 passengers, with police meeting the plane on arrival and the crew continuing the service to Liverpool. The airline and air traffic control stressed safety and a zero-tolerance stance on disruptive behavior as the aircraft landed and was escorted by police before resuming its journey.

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Wolves Cancel Training After Arokodare Refuses Leave

Wolverhampton Wanderers cancelled a training session after striker Tolu Arokodare refused to leave the pitch, with extra security deployed to stop him returning to the training ground as the club prepares for Maidenhead and a season in the Championship. Under new manager Cesar Peixoto, who prioritises discipline and rejects player power, the incident underscores Wolves’ push to move Arokodare on this summer as they rebuild the squad.

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Prince George marks 13th birthday, royal spotlight grows

Prince George turns 13 and social media compared his looks to his great-uncle Charles Spencer, while reports say a Buckingham Palace photo of George with the Queen and the royals helped spur Harry and Meghan to reconsider their roles, highlighting the ongoing rift between the Sussexes and the rest of the royal family.

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UK heatwave heightens drought, NFU warns

Britain's crops face a critical 10-day window as an unprecedented dry spell yields only 3% of normal July rainfall and river levels run at about 13% of expected norms, threatening later-year food shortages and pushing up costs for supermarkets. The NFU warns harvests could be difficult and urges flexible water abstraction, with a looming hosepipe ban and a National Drought Group declaration across eight regions signaling mounting supply pressures.

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GLP-1 obesity drugs linked to fewer alcohol hospitalizations

A multi-trial analysis of about 40,700 adults found GLP-1 receptor agonists such as semaglutide and tirzepatide are associated with substantially lower alcohol-related hospital admissions across diabetics, obesity, and alcohol-use disorder groups, with reductions ranging from roughly 26% to 65% depending on the comparison. Experts say the findings hint at a potential role for these weight‑loss and diabetes drugs in treating alcohol-use disorders, though more research is needed to confirm causality and guide use.

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Marc Anthony, Nadia Ferreira Welcome Eighth Child

Marc Anthony and Nadia Ferreira have welcomed their second child together, bringing his total number of children to eight. Reports differ on the baby’s name, with some outlets naming Myla and others Marquesa as the newborn’s given name.

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Northamptonshire boy, 15, charged with 22 offences

A 15-year-old boy has been charged with 22 offences involving eight girls aged 10 to 15, including a 10-year-old, with incidents alleged to have occurred between 2023 and 2025. He appeared at Wellingborough Youth Court, was granted bail, and the case was sent to Northampton Crown Court for an August hearing; charges include rape, multiple sexual offences, and possession of indecent images, with strict conditions preventing contact with victims and unsupervised contact with females under 16.

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Godzilla star Kaylee Hottle dies in crash

Kaylee Hottle, a deaf actress who played Jia in Godzilla vs. Kong and its 2024 sequel, died in a car crash in Maryland, with her father Joshua Hottle confirming the news in a long ASL livestream. Her death has prompted tributes and highlights her distinctive on-screen bond with Kong through sign language, as well as prior work including a Magnum P.I. appearance and a public-service PSA.

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Taylor retires after 20-year refereeing career

Anthony Taylor, 47, has retired from refereeing after a 20-year career spanning 831 matches, with his final appearance coming in Spain's 1-0 World Cup last-16 win over Portugal. A former prison officer who spent 16 seasons in the Premier League and oversaw major finals and international tournaments, his retirement was lauded as a long and distinguished service by figures such as Howard Webb.

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Harry Styles Cancels São Paulo Show Health Issue

Harry Styles canceled his July 21 São Paulo show due to a health issue on the Together, Together Tour, with Live Nation Brazil offering refunds and announcing a limited batch of tickets for the Friday, July 24 show which remains scheduled. Fans will receive information by email via Ticketmaster Brasil and can access the Friday tickets as availability allows, marking the Brazilian residency’s only cancellation for that date while planning continues for subsequent shows.

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Freddy Brazier Hospitalised After Bulldog Attack

Freddy Brazier, son of Jade Goody, was rushed to hospital with bite injuries after his bulldog Pablo attacked him at his grandmother’s London home, requiring stitches. Jackiey Budden reportedly tried to pull the dog away and was injured in the incident, while a spokesman said Freddy is being treated and updates will follow.

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London man fined £400 for 14-year-old assault

Abdul Barkeeh Salihi, a 24-year-old Afghan national, groped a 14-year-old during a Harry Potter Diagon Alley sight-seeing visit at Leadenhall Market in London, following another incident that day where he slapped a 42-year-old woman; he was fined £400, with a £160 victim surcharge, and will be on the sex offenders register for five years. The case was described by police as deeply distressing and no jail time was imposed.

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Sean McCann Represents Scotland at Glasgow Commonwealth Games

Sean McCann, Madeleine McCann’s younger brother, has been selected to swim for Scotland at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, with his twin Amelie also on the squad and fellow veteran Duncan Scott among the stars he will race alongside. The 21-year-old distance freestyle specialist, who trains at Loughborough University and has previous Commonwealth Youth Games experience, hopes the Games will propel him toward Team GB and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

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Dozens Hospitalized in Costa del Sol Pool Gas

More than 60 tourists, including British nationals, were hospitalized with toxic gas poisoning after a fault in a Costa del Sol hotel pool’s chemical system near Marbella, with a circuit-breaker trip on the pump that injects chlorine and acid cited as the cause; the pool has been sealed and investigations are underway, with some guests considering legal action. The hotel has not been named publicly.

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Two-year-old mauled by dog in Staffordshire pub

Two-year-old boy mauled by a dog in the pub beer garden at The Wulstan in Wolstanton, Staffordshire, suffering serious facial injuries with witnesses describing blood and distress as investigators look into the incident. Separately, in Kasaragod, India, a one-year-old was seriously injured by a stray dog in his home courtyard, prompting calls for measures to curb the stray dog problem.

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Paredes seeks Kane red card

In a heated World Cup semi-final between England and Argentina, Leandro Paredes attempted to get Harry Kane sent off after Kane briefly covered his mouth while addressing the referee under a new mouth-covering rule. The incident drew sharp criticism from Rooney, Hart and others, who labeled Paredes’s move “ridiculous” or “pathetic,” while commentators noted Kane’s ongoing attempts to communicate with officials.

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