News for August 7, 2025

The Marketing Society Global Awards 2025: Creative Strategy (Highly Commended)

Marketingsociety.com
On 9 July, in London, we celebrated 40 years of The Marketing Society Global Awards. Creative Strategy Highly Commended was From Products to Passions: How Knorr became a cultural wingman to the next generation of cooks
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Britain's homelessness minister resigns after reports she hiked rent after removing tenants

TheJournal.ie
The UK is expected to introduce tighter rental laws soon, which led to opposition MPs to accuse the minister of hypocrisy.
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Chelsea v Leverkusen: Line-ups, stats and preview

101 Great Goals
Chelsea host Leverkusen on Friday in their first game since winning the Club World Cup. Read our in-depth preview here.
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Pakistan batsman Haider Ali provisionally suspended due to criminal investigation in UK

CNA
Batsman Haider Ali has been placed under criminal investigation by Greater Manchester Police following an incident during the Pakistan A team’s tour of England and he has also been provisionally suspended, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Thursday.The…
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Pakistan batsman Haider Ali under investigation by UK police

CNA
Batsman Haider Ali is being investigated by Greater Manchester Police after he was arrested following an incident during the Pakistan A team’s tour of England, officials said on Thursday. When contacted by Reuters about the criminal investigation into Ali, th…
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UK-based Union Jack Oil turns to Bitcoin mining amid rising network difficulty

CryptoSlate
Union Jack Oil (UJO), a UK-listed oil and gas firm, is exploring a new path to monetize its gas resources by turning to Bitcoin mining, per an Aug. 7 statement. According to the firm, the move is focused on harnessing the natural gas from its West Newton site…
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UK Detains First Migrants in New Deportation Plan

Newser
The UK government has launched its “one in, one out” deportation plan with France, detaining the first arrivals intercepted crossing the English Channel. Migrants in life jackets were seen disembarking from Border Force vessels in Dover on Wednesday, the firs…
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IPO hopeful Brex scored major win to sell in the EU, plans UK expansion

TechCrunch
The EU has authorized Brex to sell its spend management products directly in all 30 countries, “no workarounds required,” CEO Pedro Franceschi said.
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Fox News bemoans ‘dangerous’ Dublin – with some questionable data

The Irish Times
Will Cain Show claims illegal immigration has prompted crime surge in Ireland’s capital city
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Pat Kelsey addresses scheduling of early date for Kentucky vs. Louisville

On3.com
Many basketball fans in the bluegrass weren’t happy to see that the annual rivalry between Kentucky and Louisville would be played as early as it’s ever been this upcoming season, with a date set for November 11th inside the KFC Yum! Center. That’s the best t…
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From private jets to easyJet. How Western sanctions have hit Russia

ABC News (AU)
After more than three years, Russia claims it has become immune to Western sanctions as the US threatens new severe measures if a ceasefire is not agreed by August 8.
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Highlander: Dave Bautista to Play the Villain Opposite Henry Cavill

Hollywood Reporter
There can be only one? Wrong. Bautista will be the second actor to play the part of the raging immortal.
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America’s So-Called Allies Are Trying To Censor Us

The Daily Caller
Make no mistake, many of America’s so-called allies have made it their mission to bring censorship and punishment to our shores.
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UK increasingly turning down Ukrainian migrants – BBC

RT
The Home Office defines Western Ukraine as safe, with a temporary protection scheme nearing expiration Read Full Article at RT.com
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UK regulator rules gurdwara allowed to display plaque with word ‘Khalistan’

The Times of India
In a significant ruling, the UK Charity Commission has allowed a British gurdwara to retain plaques bearing the word “Khalistan.” The decision follows a complaint and subsequent investigation into Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha Slough. The commission concluded…
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Trump's Tariffs Drive Up Consumer Costs As Political Strategy Takes Center Stage

International Business Times
While the White House frames these measures as a bold move to protect U.S. industries and jobs, economists warn that the costs will be borne largely by households, fueling inflation and straining budgets.
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Lord of the Lost Single “Bazaar Bizarre” Now Streaming Ahead of Friday’s Album Release

MetalSucks
I see what they did there. The post Lord of the Lost Single “Bazaar Bizarre” Now Streaming Ahead of Friday’s Album Release appeared first on MetalSucks.
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Hamilton celebrates its 10 year anniversary on Broadway

Livejournal.com
Last night marked the 10 year anniversary of Hamilton’s official opening night on Broadway. To celebrate, the production held two special performances. The afternoon performance was for an audience entirely made up of fans who won the $10 lottery. The evening…
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Bayern 4-0 Tottenham: Report, result, goals as Frank suffers first defeat

101 Great Goals
Highlights as a Harry Kane penalty and three superb second-half goals condemn Tottenham to their first pre-season defeat.
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British dad 'killed by drone fighting in Ukraine'

BBC News
Alan Robert Williams’s wife is told that the 35-year-old from Wirral died in Kharkiv.
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Why Zurich's surprising food and drink scene is on the money

National Geographic
Switzerland’s largest city may have built its reputation as a financial powerhouse, but its real currency is its surprisingly imaginative food and drink scene, from urban wineries to sushi restaurants on Lake Zurich.
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Liz Truss (Former UK Prime Minister) on Politics and the Economy in the United Kingdom

Hoover.org
Former UK primer minister Liz Truss joins John Hartley in a conversation about her pro-growth economic vision, free speech in the UK, and Great Britain’s role on the world stage.
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The Artificial Demon

Activistpost.com
“With apologies for bluntness, the mainstream press fucked around, now the mainstream press is finding out.” —Matt Taibbi By now, it must be kind of obvious that Mr. Putin of Russia was staged-up into a demon for the convenience of Hillary Clinton — resulting…
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ET World Leaders Forum: PM Modi to address an illustrious gathering of business captains, entrepreneurs and policymakers

The Times of India
The Indian economy has been remarkably resilient through this turmoil, staying firmly on its rising trajectory, growing at a world-beating 6.5% in the previous fiscal year, a rate it’s expected to maintain this year. The Modi government, in the second year of…
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Tata Motors names PB Balaji as new Jaguar Land Rover CEO to drive strategic reset and enhance profitability

The Times of India
Tata Motors strategically appoints PB Balaji as Jaguar Land Rover CEO to enhance financial performance and customer focus. Balaji is tasked with integrating JLR more closely into Tata’s growth strategy, addressing challenges like declining profitability and s…
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2025 Kentucky Position Previews: Cornerback

On3.com
Kentucky’s fall camp is off and running. Before the Cats officially begin the 2025 season, KSR is taking a closer look at the roster and analyzing each position group. Personnel, storylines, questions, and one bold prediction will be included. Next up is a po…
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Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson had ‘immediate chemistry’ on the set of ‘Naked Gun’

New York Post
The “Naked Gun” co-writer revealed how Anderson and Neeson hit it off right away.
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Spy novelist Stella Rimington, the first female head of MI5, was a ‘true trailblazer’

The Conversation Africa
Stella Rimington has died, aged 90. Her spy novels, written from her secret service experience, provide fascinating insights into a clandestine world.
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Satellite images show surge in rare earth mining in rebel-held Myanmar

Al Jazeera English
Satellite images reportedly identify 26 mines in rebel-held Myanmar next to China and two near Thailand.
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Kentucky Unleashes More Summer Basketball Highlights

On3.com
The Kentucky basketball team spent the summer putting in the work. Before the team takes a well-deserved break, the UK Sports Video department is emptying the highlight clip for Big Blue Nation. Mark Pope ran the Wildcats through one final workout on Thursday…
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Do you have high cholesterol, diabetes, hypertension? You might live longer in Malaysia, but without good health and with higher dementia risk

Malay Mail
Malaysians are living longer, with average life expectancy rising to 75.2 years in 2024, but many spend more years in poor health due to chronic conditions.Malaysians should start…
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Beyond the joke: how the growth in India's comedy industry pays the bill for its crew

Livemint
The Indian comedy scene has exploded since 2018, with top comedians earning up to ₹25 crore annually. Increased job opportunities in production and rising ticket prices reflect this growth, alongside the expansion into regional languages and digital platform…
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Influencer-Led Soda Campaigns – The Pepsi MAX Bring Out The Flavour Campaign is Launching in the UK (TrendHunter.com)

Trendhunter.com
(TrendHunter.com) The Pepsi MAX Bring Out The Flavour campaign has been announced by PepsiCo UK&I as its latest influencer-led initiative to put a spotlight on some of its latest sugar-free flavored colas. The…
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Irish government defensive over Omagh bomb inquiry – victim's sister

BBC News
Gareth Conway was 18 when he was among 29 people murdered in the 1998 atrocity.
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Why a dockside health clinic could be the future of NHS care

BBC News
Tom Parker was treated in one of 70 harbour health clinics after breaking his fibula fishing at sea.
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'A love letter to the city': Mecca Melbourne opens in Art Deco building

Wallpaper*
Australian beauty brand Mecca just opened the doors to its new Melbourne store, with a stunning renovation of a historical Art Deco building by Studio McQualter
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UK homelessness minister quits after being accused of evicting tenants

ABC News (AU)
Rushanara Ali is forced to resign over reports she evicted tenants from a property she owned and then increased the rent by nearly $1,500.
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BBC signs boxing broadcast deal with Boxxer

BBC News
World-class professional boxing will return to prime-time television after the BBC signs a broadcast deal with Boxxer.
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Later, closer, shorter – the holidays Britons are booking this summer

BBC News
The trend is down to people trying to save money and make the most of hot weather, travel firms say.
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A walk-in fishermen's clinic saved me from sepsis – and could transform the NHS

BBC News
Tom Parker was treated in one of 70 harbour health clinics after breaking his fibula fishing at sea.
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End of life care for patients must improve, doctors group says

The-independent.com
It comes amid a warning that too often this phase of someone’s life “is seen as unexpected or a last-minute crisis”
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Recipe-Specific Rice Products – These New Tilda Rice Products Come in Two Options (TrendHunter.com)

Trendhunter.com
(TrendHunter.com) These new Tilda Rice products are headed to the UK market to provide consumers with a way to craft a series of delicious recipes without having to rely on any guesswork. The products come in two…
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Report – No Truth To Rumours Of Arsenal Interest In Inter Milan Linked Atalanta Star

SempreInter
There is reportedly no truth to recent rumours linking Arsenal with Atalanta forward and Inter Milan target Ademola Lookman.This according to the Corriere dello Sport, via FCInterNews.One thing that l…
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$5 Promo Credit on $200+ Amazon Gift Card Spend (First 2000 Customers) @ Amazon AU

Ozbargain.com.au
The first 2000 orders who enter the promotional code GCAUG5 in the “redeem a Gift Card or Promotional Code” box at checkout when purchasing $200 or more in Amazon.com.au Gift Cards in a single …
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Klaus Schwab Is Left With Nothing, and He Won’t Be Happy

Shtfplan.com
Klaus Schwab, founder of the World Economic Forum, has been exposed by his own board for widespread misconduct and corruption, George Christensen writes.
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How the 'Outlander effect' keeps on boosting tourism

BBC News
After attracting millions of fans around the world, the sequel to blockbuster series Outlander is on its way
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7 Times the Doctor Went Too Far on Doctor Who

ComicBook.com
The Doctor is many ways exactly the kind of fairytale hero we root for — a madman in a box who travels space and time to save civilizations, defeat monsters, and stand up for what’s right. But over sixty years of adventures through space and time, Doctor Who …
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2025 Kentucky Position Previews: Safety

On3.com
Kentucky’s fall camp is off and running. Before the Cats officially begin the 2025 season, KSR is taking a closer look at the roster and analyzing each position group. Personnel, storylines, questions, and one bold prediction will be included. Next up is a po…
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‘Love Island USA’ Becomes Peacock’s First No. 1 Overall Title On Nielsen Streaming List During Season 7 Finale Week; ‘Sullivan’s Crossing’ Finds A Groove On Netflix

Deadline
The first full week of July was a big one for streaming with seven titles surpassing 1B minutes watched in the U.S., per Nielsen’s latest report. For the first time ever, Love Island USA led the pack from July 7 to 13 with 1.9B minutes watched. Not only is th…
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Netanyahu divides Israelis and allies with plan to take over Gaza

BBC News
The Israeli PM’s proposals have provoked condemnation from the UK and the UN
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Netanyahu divides Israelis and allies with plan to occupy Gaza

BBC News
The Israeli PM says he seeks full control of Gaza, the removal of Hamas and then to transfer governance to another party.
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Energy bills cut for communities helping electrify Britain

Www.gov.uk
People living near pylons to get £2,500 off electricity bills over 10 years, as smart meter plans are unveiled to give consumers better rights and compensation
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DuckDuckGo Offers a 7-Day Trial of Privacy Pro

Thurrott.com
DuckDuckGo has offered its Privacy Pro subscription for $9.99 per month/$99.99 per year since April 2024, but it’s improved since then. The post DuckDuckGo Offers a 7-Day Trial of Privacy Pro appeared first on Thurrott.com.
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Crawley hits stunning innings as Superchargers thrash Fire

BBC News
Zak Crawley’s unbeaten 67 runs off 38 balls, including four sixes, helps Northern Superchargers to an eight wicket victory over Welsh Fire in their opening match of the Men’s Hundred 2025 at Headingley.
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Whale Makes Medical History as First Beluga to Recover From General Anesthesia After Surgery

My Modern Met
Whale Makes Medical History as First Beluga to Recover From General Anesthesia After Surgery In a medical and scientific breakthrough, a team of nearly 30 experts from across the U.S. gathered at Shedd Aquarium in Chicago and performed surgery on 12-year-old …
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Talking Parrot Helps Bust Major Gang Operation As Footage Of Its Illicit Training Goes Viral

Boredpanda.com
It was among these videos that officials spotted Mango being schooled in the terminology used for their illicit street-level operations.
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Report: Israel weighs defense cuts with UK over Palestine recognition plans

Israelnationalnews.com
Israel reportedly considering withdrawing defense and security cooperation with the UK if Britain moves ahead with recognizing “Palestine”. Diplomatic sources warn of significant security and economic fallout from such a decision.
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American Unions Not the Only Unions with Bad Leadership

Lawyersgunsmoneyblog.com
I’m on a two week trip to London and Ireland (yes, there will be UK graves and no, grave donations did not pay for them, not sure that the $20 a month I’m getting these days quite sent me here….) and so am getting more European labor news than usually. In the…
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Israel intends to take control of all of Gaza: Netanyahu

Crikey
The prime minister of Israel has told Fox News that his country intends to fully take control of Gaza to ‘liberate the people from the awful terror of Hamas’. Plus, Trump’s tariffs on more than 90 countries have begun. The post Israel intends to take control …
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Pat Kelsey wishes UK/UL had been scheduled later, but thinks timing can be “exciting” for the sport

On3.com
Mark Pope joked that we should all “blame Louisville” for the annual rivalry matchup taking place earlier than ever this season, essentially tipping off the regular season on November 11 rather than the Christmas present fans usually get in late December. It’…
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ETF stands as the most confusing financial term, according to Chat GPT

Digital Journal
Some new data highlights the most confusing personal finance terms users ask ChatGPT about, ranked by global search volume. The post ETF stands as the most confusing financial term, according to Chat GPT appeared first on Digital Journal.
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Tyler, The Creator Told Zane Lowe He ‘Just Wanted To Be Silly Again’ After ‘Chromakopia’

UPROXX
Tyler delved into some deep subjects on his 2024 album, ‘Chromakopia,’ prompting him to keep it simple on ‘Don’t Tap The Glass.’
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Greenpeace Calls for Oil Giants' Ejection From Global Plastics Summit

Common Dreams
With representatives from 175 nations gathered in Geneva, Switzerland for the final round of talks on a global plastics treaty, Greenpeace campaigners on Thursday created a symbolic trail of black oil and hung massive banners over the entrance to the event ve…
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Cacio e pepe: Good Food pasta recipe sparks fury in Italy

BBC News
“Whoever uses cream does not know what cooking means!” said one Rome café owner.
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Best coolers for camping trips, tailgates, and more

The-independent.com
Ensure your summer picnics go swimmingly with these tried and tested coolers from Yeti, RTIC, Stanley, and more
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A Doctor In Gaza Describes the Horror of Starvation

Mother Jones
In 2018, while on a medical mission near the Gaza border, an Israeli sniper shot Dr. Tarek Loubani in both legs. Despite this, Loubani, an emergency room specialist and activist, has returned to Gaza almost every year from his home in Canada to help treat Pal…
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Air Corps had to pull out of show in England due ‘significant challenges’ for air traffic control

The Irish Times
Shortage of trained controllers at Casement Aerodrome has led to plans for reduced-hours service for flights
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UK homelessness minister resigns after tenant eviction claims

The Irish Times
Reports that Rushanara Ali evicted London tenants before increasing rent by almost £700
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The New MicroStrategy? UK Firm Settles Majority Of Convertible Notes In Bitcoin — Details

Bitcoinist
A new contender has entered the conversation about institutional Bitcoin adoption, and it’s not from Silicon Valley. London-listed Satsuma Technology, formerly TAO Alpha, has completed a massive £163.6 million ($218 million) convertible note financing round, …
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Freakier Friday isn't a 'great' film — but no-one expected it to be

ABC News (AU)
Freakier Friday is a bubbly, quippy, Disney-channel style blend of bright colours, battle-of-the-generations comedy and a Chappell Roan soundtrack.
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PSNI launches plan to address ethnic minority communities’ concerns

The Irish Times
Strategy in development since 2024 following anti-immigration protests
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