Gears of War is one of the most iconic Xbox series, spawning sequels, spinoffs and books. I fell in love with the series almost 20 years ago when the original landed on the Xbox 360. So I can’t wait to play the remastered edition of the game, called Gears of …
Read More »Man who shook newborn baby jailed for attempted murder
Premier News Stuart Flood was jailed for seven years A man who shook a newborn baby boy and caused serious injuries has been jailed for seven years for attempted murder. Stuart Flood, 28, from Elgin in Moray, was found guilty of the assaulting the infant over a three-month period in …
Read More »‘Peacemaker’ Season 2: When to Watch the Return of James Gunn’s DCU Series
Peacemaker is back for season 2, and it only took three and a half years to get here. John Cena once again suits up as the titular hero who is struggling to squash his toxic past while looking for where he may actually fit in the DCU superhero sphere. But …
Read More »Kneecap rapper greeted by hundreds of supporters as he arrives at court on terror charge | UK News
A member of rap trio Kneecap was greeted by hundreds of supporters as he arrived at court this morning, charged with allegedly supporting a proscribed terror organisation. Liam Og O hAnnaidh, who performs under the name Mo Chara, is accused of displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah at a …
Read More »Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints, Answers for Aug. 20 #331
Looking for the most recent regular Connections answers? Click here for today’s Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles. Today’s Connections: Sports Edition leans heavy on West Coast teams, so hope you know those! Read on for hints and …
Read More »Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025: Inside Scotland’s chaotic tournament build-up
In June, a representative of the squad contacted the BBC anonymously to say some players in the World Cup training camp were continuing to “suffer with their mental and emotional health following the potential loss of their contracts”. When he subsequently spoke to BBC Scotland, Scottish rugby chief executive Alex …
Read More »Surprise rise in inflation to highest since December 2023 | Money News
Prices in the UK rose even faster than expected last month, reaching the highest level in more than 18 months, according to official figures. Inflation hit 3.8% in July, data from the Office for National Statistics showed. Not since December 2023 have prices risen as fast. It’s up from 3.6% …
Read More »Landmark study links children vaping to host of health issues | UK News
Children who vape are three times more likely to go on to be smokers, according to new analysis which linked youth vaping to a series of health issues. Vapers were not only more likely to smoke later in life, but they were also more likely to smoke more frequently and …
Read More »Councils consider legal action over asylum hotels
PA Media Councils across England are poised to take legal action to remove asylum seekers from hotels in their areas. It follows the High Court granting a district council a temporary injunction blocking asylum seekers from lodging at The Bell Hotel in Epping, Essex. All 12 councils controlled by Reform …
Read More »The US military vets helping Afghans fight deportation
Regan Morris BBC News in San Diego, California BBC Monique Labarre is part of the Battle Buddies, a group of army vets who show support for Afghan refugees at immigration hearings As a journalist in Afghanistan, Abdul says he helped promote American values like democracy and freedom. That work, he …
Read More »Walmart recalls shrimp after FDA warns of radioactive isotopes
Walmart has recalled some shrimp products in 13 US states after one shipment of seafood tested positive for radioactive contamination. The US Food and Drug Administration said varieties of frozen shrimp sold under Walmart’s Great Value label could have been exposed to a dangerous isotope in shipping containers. One sample …
Read More »BBC and Channel 4 should ‘merge’ to survive, Sir Phil Redmond says | Ents & Arts News
One of Britain’s most legendary TV dramatists, Sir Phil Redmond, is no stranger to tackling difficult issues on screen. Courting controversy famously with his hard-hitting storylines on his children’s show Grange Hill for the BBC in 1978, before he switched over to Channel 4 to give it its two most …
Read More »Mathys Tel: Tottenham forward says racist abuse after Uefa Super Cup will not bring him down
Tottenham forward Mathys Tel says the online racist abuse he received after the club’s recent defeat in the Uefa Super Cup will not “bring him down”. The 20-year-old Frenchman was the target of abusive messages on social media after Spurs lost the match 4-3 on penalties after letting a two-goal …
Read More »Google Gemini can now read your Docs aloud
Google Docs will now let you generate an audio version of your documents using AI. In a post announcing the rollout, Google says you can customize Gemini’s AI audio output with different voices and playback speeds. This feature isn’t just for a document’s creator, as Google says readers can access …
Read More »Epping ruling creates practical and political pain for Home Office
Iain Watson Political correspondent Getty Images A protest outside the Bell Hotel in Epping that took place earlier this month The High Court judgment granting a temporary court injunction to prevent asylum seekers from being housed at a hotel in Epping will be a political and practical headache for the …
Read More »Football gossip: Jackson, Simons, Nkunku, Garnacho, Wissa, Strand Larsen, Akliouche, Savinho, Casado, Alvarez
Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson is on Aston Villa’s transfer wish list, Chelsea are bidding to sign RB Leipzig midfielder Xavi Simons and Manchester United forward Alejandro Garnacho, plus Tottenham eye Monaco’s Maghnes Akliouche. Aston Villa are exploring the viability of a move to sign Senegal striker Nicolas Jackson, 24, from …
Read More »‘Limbo XI’ – which ‘unwanted’ players need to move?
Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Raheem Sterling has scored 123 goals in 396 Premier League appearances With less than two weeks to go before the transfer window shuts, there are plenty of players who know their careers are over at their clubs. They’re unwanted, forgotten, out-of-favour…and in limbo. BBC Sport …
Read More »Marseille transfer list Adrien Rabiot and Jonathan Rowe for ‘unacceptable behaviour’
Marseille have placed Adrien Rabiot and Jonathan Rowe on the transfer list for “unacceptable behaviour” following last week’s defeat at Rennes. French midfielder Rabiot and former Norwich winger Rowe were reported to have been involved in spat after the Ligue 1 fixture. Marseille suffered a 1-0 loss at Roazhon Park …
Read More »La Liga Soccer: Livestream Every Game of the 2025-26 Season From Anywhere
See at ESPN Watch La Liga soccer in the US from $12 a month ESPN Plus 61% off with 2yr plan (+4 free months) See more details Show more (1 item) The race for the Spanish top flight restarts as Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atlético prepare for another fierce title …
Read More »Jarrow and Gateshead East MP investigated by standards watchdog
BBC Jarrow and Gateshead East MP Kate Osborne is under investigation for allegedly breaching spending rules A Labour MP is under investigation for allegedly breaching Parliament’s expenses guidelines. Kate Osborne, the Jarrow and Gateshead East MP, is being investigated by the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (Ipsa) for her spending on …
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