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Judy Belushi Pisano, actor and widow of John Belushi, dies aged 73
Actor and producer Judy Belushi Pisano, who was also the widow of comedian John Belushi, has died at the age of 73. Belushi’s estate announced her death in an Instagram post on Saturday. “Today, our hearts are heavy as we say goodbye to our sweet Judy,” the statement read. “HerContinue Reading
Mystery as legendary French sword disappears after 1,300 years stuck in rock
The French version of King Arthur’s legendary Excalibur sword has vanished from a rock into which legend says it was plunged 1,300 years ago. The Durandal sword from Rocamadour, southern France, is presumed to have been stolen despite it being chained to the stone 32ft off the ground. Durandal wasContinue Reading
Jeremy Corbyn says Labour lost votes in general election over Gaza | News
Jeremy Corbyn claimed Labour lost votes in the general election over the war in Gaza. The independent MP for Islington North attended a pro-Palestinian march in central London on Saturday (6 July). The former Labour leader told protesters on stage: “Palestine was on the ballot in this election – andContinue Reading
England to face Netherlands in Euro 2024 semi-finals after Turkey hearts broken
Two goals within five-and-a-half minutes turned this game on its head and the Netherlands booked their place in a Euro 2024 semi-final against England. Turkey had been in a relatively secure 1-0 lead thanks to Samet Akaydin’s first-half header, but Stefan de Vrij’s equaliser was swiftly followed by a MertContinue Reading
Trent Alexander-Arnold says England star didn’t want to take Euro 2024 penalty
England star Trent Alexander-Arnold was caught on camera suggesting one of his Three Lions team-mates didn’t want to take a penalty against Switzerland. The Liverpool player scored the winning penalty as the Euro 2024 quarter-final match was decided on spot kicks after it had finished 1-1 after extra time. Alexander-ArnoldContinue Reading
Meet James McMurdock, the fifth Reform MP that nobody expected
Reform UK’s fifth MP James McMurdock is about to take one of the biggest pay cuts in Westminster to take his seat in parliament. The surprise late entry to “Reform bridgehead” in the Commons was working for a big financial firm in the City of London when he put hisContinue Reading
England vs Switzerland LIVE – Saka with superb goal as game goes to penalties
After a mixed bag of quarter-final matches on Friday night, England will now be looking to finally put on a show when they take on Switzerland for a spot in the semi-finals of Euro 2024 in Germany. The Three Lions have flattered to deceive all tournament so far, and wereContinue Reading
Farage does not want ‘Tory poison’ in his party as he plans for Reform to replace Conservatives
Nigel Farage has decided he will not try to win over any current or former Tory MPs and has ditched his plans to take over the Conservative Party. In an interview with The Independent, the leader of Reform UK and newly elected MP for Clacton, said he already has aContinue Reading
George RR Martin names the ‘brilliant’ House of the Dragon season 2 change ‘I wish I’d thought of’
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails George RR Martin gave credit to the House of the Dragon writers in his latest blog post. The famed fantasy author is responsibleContinue Reading
Public safety endangered by ‘toxic’ nursing regulator as staff ‘gaslighted’ after raising alarm, report to find
A damning report into the UK’s nursing and midwifery regulator will find the body is endangering the public due to its toxic and failing to address widespread racism within its ranks, The Independent can reveal. An explosive review into allegations that the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has a “deep-seatedContinue Reading