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Cruz Beckham Performs at Leeds Festival Following Family Support at Reading
Cruz Beckham Performs at Leeds Festival Following Family Support at Reading

Cruz Beckham delivered a headline performance at the Leeds Festival on Sunday, concluding a significant weekend for his music career that began with support from his parents at Reading. The singer, performing with his band The Breakers, used the occasion to publicly thank his team and girlfriend Jackie Apostel for their roles in his professional journey.

August 30, 2026

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Pegula shakes off nerves, Ruse in US Open first-round win
Pegula shakes off nerves, Ruse in US Open first-round win

World number three Jessica Pegula conquered US Open first-round nerves to dispatch Elena-Gabriela Ruse on Sunday, kicking off the action on Arthur Ashe Stadium as Novak Djokovic waited in the wings.

August 30, 2026

Fernandes hat-trick inspires Man Utd rout of Ipswich
Fernandes hat-trick inspires Man Utd rout of Ipswich

Bruno Fernandes's hat-trick inspired a Manchester United fightback from a goal down to thrash Ipswich 5-2 and get their Premier League season up and running on Sunday.

August 30, 2026

Fernandes treble inspires Man Utd rout, Chelsea beat Brighton in thriller
Fernandes treble inspires Man Utd rout, Chelsea beat Brighton in thriller

Bruno Fernandes starred with a hat-trick in Manchester United's 5-2 rout of Ipswich, while Chelsea extended Xabi Alonso's perfect start with a thrilling 4-3 win against Brighton on Sunday.

August 30, 2026

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September smartphone calendar spans Apple, Poco, Vivo and Xiaomi
September smartphone calendar spans Apple, Poco, Vivo and Xiaomi

September's expected smartphone launches include confirmed models from Vivo, Infinix and Poco alongside reported Apple, Redmi, iQOO and Xiaomi releases.

August 30, 2026

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Former Nottingham hospital chief linked to NHS training firm
Former Nottingham hospital chief linked to NHS training firm

Former Nottingham University Hospitals chief executive Peter Homa co-owns a company paid by NHS trusts to provide leadership and maternity-governance training.

August 30, 2026