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    Britain announced £15 billion increase in defence spending

    The British have announced plans to greatly increase their drone warfare fleet, with their Ukrainian allies having used them with great effect against the Russians Outgoing British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, set to be replaced as PM by Andy Burnham within three weeks, has announced a £15...
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    What are you listening to right now?

    The Rolling Stones - "Jealous Lover" (2026) New single from Sir Mick Jagger and Co. Formed in 1962, the Stones are one of the all-time most successful artists, having sold more than 250 million albums worldwide. In 2026 they are still releasing new singles and albums. "Jealous Lover" is...
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    2026 World Cup

    Last 32 South Africa Vs Canada Brazil Vs Japan Germany Vs Paraguay Netherlands Vs Morocco Ivory Coast Vs Norway France Vs Sweden Mexico Vs Ecuador England Vs Democratic Republic of Congo Belgium Vs Senegal USA Vs Bosnia and Herzegovina Spain Vs Austria Portugal Vs Croatia Switzerland Vs Algeria...
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    What are you listening to right now?

    Muse vocalist, guitarist and keyboardist Matt Bellamy on American radio talking about his band's new album and the World Cup. I remember being on a plane with him in 2004. Just before it departed he helped some fellow passengers put their luggage in the overhead luggage compartments. He's a...
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    What are you listening to right now?

    Muse ft Ellie Goulding - "Hush" (2026 From their new album "The WOW! Signal"
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    2026 World Cup

    Group L Croatia 2-1 Ghana Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia Attendance: 68,324 Croatia, in their famous checqured red and white home shirts, finish in second place behind England in the group to qualify for the Last 32. Third placed Ghana also qualify as one of the better third-placed...
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    2026 World Cup

    So many matches in this World Cup of 48 it's hard to keep track. Group L Panama 0-2 England MetLife Stadium, New Jersey Attendance: 80,663 After a drab 0-0 draw against Ghana in their previous match England - wearing red shirts for the first time since 2018 because Panama played in white -...
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    Royal Marines board Russian shadow fleet vessel

    Prime Minister Keir Starmer has confirmed that British Royal Marine Commandos boarded and took over a Russian shadow fleet vessel that was sailing through the English Channel. The Commandos took over the Russian oil tanker Smyrtos and brought it to anchor off England's southern coast. One crew...
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    What are you listening to right now?

    Muse - "Dark Forest" (2026) Not a new single but a track taken from the Devon band's brand new album "The WOW! Signal" which is released tomorrow. The album explores the concept of humanity coming into contact with an alien race far greater than ourselves.
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    What are you listening to right now?

    The Rolling Stones - "Divine Intervention" (2026) The brand new single from the London rockers formed way back in 1962. Famous for many famous hits since the Sixties - such as "Paint it Black" and "Satisfaction" - the Stones are one of the world's most successful artists. It's crazy that they...
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    What are you listening to right now?

    Deep Purple - "Guilt Trippin'" (2026) The new single from the veteran London rockers famous for their 1968 hit "Hush". Taken from their upcoming new album "Splat!", released 3rd July.
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    2026 World Cup

    English fans speaking with American accents at the World Cup. https://m.youtube.com/shorts/zn72qu2to8s
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    Alley Cats

    A new British comedy series from the comedy genius Ricky Gervais, who has written and starred in shows including The Office, Extras and After Life. Starring Gervais and several actors who have appeared in his previous shows, Alley Cats is an adult comedy animation that follows a gang of...
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    2026 World Cup

    Group J Argentina 2-0 Austria AT&T Stadium, Houston Attendance: 70,649 The world's best player Lionel Messi scores two goals to become the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer as the holders defeat Austria
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    2026 World Cup

    Group H New Zealand 1-3 Egypt BC Place, Vancouver Attendance: 52,497 Egypt have never lost against New Zealand. The English speaking nation are superb at rugby, but in football they are minnows and are staring down the barrel of elimination.