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Burnham offers sweeteners, hopeful vibes in first week as UK PM
Burnham offers sweeteners, hopeful vibes in first week as UK PM

New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham's first week in office signalled a shift in focus and style for the centre-left Labour government as he sought a clean break from predecessor Keir Starmer.

July 26, 2026

German police hunt suspect after deadly car ramming near Berlin Gay Pride
German police hunt suspect after deadly car ramming near Berlin Gay Pride

German police searched on Sunday for a suspect believed linked to Islamist circles after a car ploughed into a crowd near Berlin's Gay Pride celebrations, killing one person and wounding 16 others.

July 26, 2026

'The Odyssey': Christopher Nolan's latest cultural phenomenon
'The Odyssey': Christopher Nolan's latest cultural phenomenon

Christopher Nolan's star-studded adaptation of "The Odyssey" has quickly become his latest box office success, capturing audiences and generating conversation around the world.

July 26, 2026

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Joshua survives knockdowns, stops Prenga
Joshua survives knockdowns, stops Prenga

Two-time heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua survived two early knockdowns on the way to a second-round knockout of Kristian Prenga on Sunday, his triumphant ring return paving the way for a blockbuster all-British bout with Tyson Fury.

July 25, 2026

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'Difficult night' as France, Spain fires intensify again
'Difficult night' as France, Spain fires intensify again

Powerful wildfires that have whipped up whirlwinds were scorching parts of France Saturday, with Spain also battling an inferno as more than 300,000 people across both countries fled and authorities warned of a "difficult night" ahead.

July 25, 2026