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Year: 2023

Alec Baldwin: Report calls the Rust actor’s account of the shooting into question

A new assessment into the fatal shooting on the set of the film Rust appears to call into question the testimonies of star and producer Alec Baldwin. Mr Baldwin denies firing the trigger on the toy gun that killed cinematographer…

Why has Owen Farrell’s red card and decision to withdraw from the Rugby World Cup 2023 divided opinion?

The England captain’s dismissal against Wales has been overturned by an independent judicial commission (IJC), allowing him to play a pivotal role for England in the 2017 World Cup. After a high tackle on Taine Basham during England’s 19-17 win…

England has reached its first Women’s World Cup final.

On a historic evening in Sydney, England upset co-hosts Australia and advanced to the Women’s World Cup final for the first time. With their 3-1 victory at Stadium Australia, the Lionesses became the first England football side to reach a…

The couple was ‘horrified’ by the £110 Ryanair check-in cost.

Ruth and Peter Jaffe told the BBC that they had to pay airport check-in costs after downloading their return tickets instead of their leaving ones by mistake. It generated a flood of complaints on social media over the airline’s pricing….

Harry Maguire’s anticipated move to West Ham has been called off as he vowed to battle for a spot at Manchester United.

The England defender, 30, appeared ready to join the Hammers after the teams agreed on a deal of £30 million. Maguire was deprived of his leadership this season after struggling for first-team opportunities last season. United, on the other hand,…

Ukrainian POWs claim they were tortured in a Russian prison.

Former Ukrainian hostages claim they were tortured, including repeated beatings and electric shocks, while being held at a detention center in south-western Russia, committing major violations of international humanitarian law. In interviews with the BBC, a dozen ex-detainees released in…

Travis King: North Korea claims a US soldier defected due to racism in the army.

On July 18, the 23-year-old private raced across the border from South Korea while on a guided tour. According to official media, Private King acknowledged to illegally crossing the border and seeking refuge in the north. Washington said it could…

Barbie has been barred from Algerian theatres for ‘corrupting morals’.

The culture ministry has ordered that the Hollywood blockbuster be removed from theaters immediately. According to an official source, the film advocated homosexuality and violated Algerian religious and cultural convictions. According to the 24H Algérie news website, cinemas in Algiers,…

Michael Olise: Chelsea are likely to sign Crystal Palace’s France Under-21 winger.

The France Under-21 international is set to become the club’s seventh major summer acquisition. Olise, who was born in London, had 11 Premier League assists for Palace last season and signed a five-year contract with the Eagles in 2021. Olise,…

Chelsea agree an initial fee of £53 million for Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia.

The 19-year-old, who has one senior cap for Belgium, has yet to undergo a medical at Stamford Bridge. Last season, Lavia made 34 appearances across all competitions but could not prevent Saints from being relegated from the Premier League. Liverpool…