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Fallon Sherrock pulls off shock defeat of world darts No 1 Luke Littler in live TV battle
Fallon Sherrock defeated world darts champion Luke Littler in a Netflix event called Beat Luke Littler, winning a substantial prize after approximately two and a half hours of competition.
Mexico Open: Andrew Novak builds six-shot lead after three rounds at PGA Tour event following stellar Saturday display
Andrew Novak shot a nine-under 62 on Saturday to build a six-shot lead after three rounds at the Mexico Open, positioning himself for his first individual PGA Tour victory.
UK sees growing demand for help bridging gap between end of work and start of pension
UK financial firms report rising demand for fixed-term annuities, which provide guaranteed income for a set period before converting remaining funds into a lump sum, offering flexibility between retirement and pension eligibility.
Trump’s student loan overhaul could lead to more bankruptcy filings, former judge says
A former federal bankruptcy judge warns that Trump’s recent student loan overhaul could drive increased bankruptcy filings by creating unsustainable debt burdens for borrowers, particularly those pursuing advanced degrees.
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Senior managers at St Basil’s aged care, where 50 died from Covid, can’t remember it all. Grieving loved ones can’t forget
Senior managers at St Basil’s aged care home testified at a coronial inquest examining the deaths of 50 residents during a Covid-19 outbreak in 2020, with grieving families present as the managers discussed their management decisions.
Bringing ‘Green Boots’ home 30 years after climber died on Everest
India is seeking a high-altitude recovery team to retrieve the remains of a climber who died on Mount Everest 30 years ago, with hopes of returning the body to his family for proper burial and DNA confirmation.
Scale of devastation shocks US city’s fire-seasoned residents
Spokane, Washington has experienced unprecedented wildfires that forced 65,000 residents to evacuate. A man has been charged with allegedly intentionally sparking one of the fires during dry, windy conditions.
Ukraine war briefing: Wildberries warehouse struck by Kyiv’s drones more than 2,000km from Russian border
Ukrainian drones struck a major Russian e-commerce warehouse over 2,000km from the border, as Kyiv intensifies attacks on infrastructure while Russia launches strikes across Ukrainian territory.
Iran’s leaders think they have Trump cornered, but their strategy carries great risks
Iran’s leaders believe military pressure over the Strait of Hormuz will force the U.S. to accept their control of the waterway, but the strategy carries significant economic and political risks.
70 years after South Africa’s women challenged apartheid, some say their freedom isn’t complete
South Africa commemorates 70 years since the 1956 Women’s March against apartheid, but activists say gender-based violence and inequality continue to limit women’s freedom today.
‘We have no tents or blankets’: Ceuta migrants struggle to survive brutal heat and freezing nights
Thousands of migrants remain stranded in Ceuta after a massive influx last week, struggling without shelter, adequate sanitation, or consistent access to food amid extreme temperatures.
Greenland issues ‘strong warning’ as Trump-linked oil firm prepares to drill
An American oil company linked to Trump is preparing to drill for oil in Greenland without local government approval, prompting Greenland’s authorities to issue a strong warning.
Spanish mountain village braces for astrotourists lured by total solar eclipse
A small Spanish village of 93 residents is preparing for thousands of astrotourists arriving to witness a total solar eclipse on 12 August, the first such event in the region in over 120 years.
Senators head for the exits without meeting Trump’s demands for voting bill
Senate Republicans ended a standoff over President Trump’s voting bill demands, postponing the measure until September rather than staying in session through the summer recess.
US adds 175,000 April jobs as hiring slows and unemployment stays steady
The US added 175,000 jobs in April as hiring slowed and the unemployment rate rose to 3.9%, though wage growth also decelerated from the prior month.
US job market grows amid threats of mass federal layoffs and Trump tariffs
The US added 151,000 jobs in February as the unemployment rate held at 4.1%, though federal layoffs and tariff uncertainty cloud the economic outlook.