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Kansas City Royals outfielder Tyler Tolbert tied a Major League Baseball record by collecting 12 hits in 12 consecutive plate appearances across three games from Saturday through Tuesday, matching historic marks set by Johnny Kling in 1902 and Walt Dropo in 1952. Not one, not two, not three, not four… but 12. Tyler Tolbert’s Performance … Read more
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has appointed Bridget Phillipson as Labour Party chair, tasking her with driving a culture change and preparing the party for the next general election. Phillipson, who retains her role as minister for women and equalities, succeeds Anna Turley as part of a wider effort to modernise the party’s digital campaigning and … Read more
President Donald Trump visited a General Motors facility in Milford, Michigan, on Monday to defend his sweeping tariffs and economic record. The high-stakes visit comes just 99 days before the November midterm elections, as Republicans grapple with voter frustration over inflation and rising costs. Tariff Defenses and Drag Races at the General Motors Proving Ground … Read more
The UK is facing a potential fourth heatwave starting July 28, 2026, with temperatures expected to reach between 30C and 35C by next weekend. High pressure building near the south of the UK is creating a blockade against rain-bearing fronts, setting the stage for a possible six-day stretch of sweltering weather. The heat is not … Read more
The UK is bracing for its fourth heatwave of the summer, with temperatures expected to climb rapidly through Tuesday before peaking near 35C by midweek, according to Yourweather. High pressure centred to the south of the UK is drawing warm air northwards, bringing widespread sunshine to England and Wales. UK Issues Amber Heat-Health Alerts as … Read more
Police are searching for a missing baby under one year old after the bodies of a 36-year-old mother from Compton and her toddler were recovered off the South Australian coast near Port MacDonnell following a Monday morning alarm. An emergency search spanning the ocean and surrounding cliffs of South Australia’s Limestone Coast was called off … Read more
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson lost a Federal Court appeal on Monday against a judgment finding she racially discriminated against Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi with a social media post telling her to pack bags and return to Pakistan. The Full Federal Court unanimously dismissed the appeal launched by Pauline Hanson, leaving intact a 2024 ruling … Read more
On Monday 27 July 2026, millions of mobile phones and devices across Australia blared a 10-second emergency warning siren at 2pm AEST. Conducted by the National Emergency Management Agency, the nationwide test of the AusAlert system overrode silent modes to evaluate cell-broadcast technology ahead of its official October launch. The 10-Second Test of Australia’s New … Read more
India secured historic medals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Monday, led by Sharmila Dhankar winning gold in the women’s shot put F57. Sarvesh Kushare claimed silver in the men’s high jump, while weightlifters Gyaneshwari Yadav and Valluri Ajaya Babu added podium finishes. Monday marked a banner day for the Indian delegation at … Read more
Controversial social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate will remain in jail in Miami for at least two more weeks as they fight extradition to the United Kingdom, where the brothers face dozens of criminal charges including rape and sex trafficking, according to federal authorities Thejournal. US magistrate judge Lauren Louis set a detention hearing … Read more