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Sweden Expels Iranian Embassy Official as Government Says Tehran Uses Criminal Gangs as Proxies

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Illustration of Marine Le Pen addressing a political event in France beside a ballot box.

Le Pen Proposes Referendum on Islamism, Muslim Brotherhood Ban and Phased Hijab Restrictions

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Illustration of the UN Secretary-General addressing international cooperation on artificial intelligence safety.

UN Chief Warns World Cannot Afford a ‘Race to the Bottom’ on AI Safety

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Illustration of a girl wearing a hijab approaching an Austrian school as the country's new headscarf ban takes effect.

Austria Begins Enforcing Nationwide Hijab Ban for Girls Under 14

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Illustration of Donald Trump facing the Federal Reserve as contrasting interest-rate paths show 1% and 4%.

Trump Demands Interest Rates of 1% or Lower Hours After Fed Raises Them

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Illustration of police restricting football supporters from entering a stadium in Rome.

Italy Bans 16 Roma Fans for Fascist Salutes – Some Barred for Five Years

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Illustration of a football manager leaving a stadium dugout after his dismissal.

Hibs Sack Club Legend David Gray After Six Games as 106-Year Home Record Is Matched

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Illustration of Saudi air-defence systems firing interceptors against incoming drones and missiles.

Saudi Arabia Reportedly Running Low on Missile Interceptors as Houthi Attacks Continue

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Illustration of an AI agent connected to smart-home devices while sensitive door controls remain blocked.

Google Opens Smart Homes to Third-Party AI Agents – and Warns They May Behave Unexpectedly

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Illustration of competing AI laboratories, with one system paused for safety checks while others continue development.

Zuckerberg Rejects Coordinated AI Slowdown, Says Competition and Liability Can Keep Labs Safe

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Football supporters watching a night match in Denmark, illustrating the joint protest against Monday-night scheduling.
  • Sports

Fans Fall Silent for 15 Minutes in Protest at Monday-Night Football

Dissenting Citizen2 days ago2 days ago02 mins

FC Midtjylland and Brøndby supporters jointly stopped organised vocal support for 15 minutes in protest at Monday-night scheduling and the burden placed on travelling fans.

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Manchester United manager on the touchline at Old Trafford, illustrating pressure after a four-point start to the Premier League season.
  • Sports

Pressure Builds on Michael Carrick as Manchester United Match Worst Premier League Start

Dissenting Citizen2 days ago2 days ago02 mins

Manchester United have taken four points from four Premier League games, matching their worst start as Gary Neville calls the Fulham trip a real pressure game for Michael Carrick.

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Premier League trophy inside an empty football stadium, illustrating the extended international break.
  • Sports

Four England Games, No Premier League for Three Weeks – Football’s New Calendar Starts Now

Dissenting Citizen2 days ago2 days ago02 mins

The Premier League is about to pause for nearly three weeks as FIFA’s new 16-day international window gives England four Nations League matches in 11 days.

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Tottenham striker Richarlison at the stadium during the club's historic opening goal drought
  • Sports

Four Games, No Goals – But Tottenham Still Won’t Turn Back to Richarlison

Dissenting Citizen2 days ago2 days ago02 mins

Tottenham have failed to score in their opening four Premier League matches, but Roberto De Zerbi still has no plans to bring Richarlison back into the squad.

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Monaco footballer on the pitch during the match against Strasbourg
  • Sports

Monaco Star Faces Disciplinary Action After ‘Throat-Slitting’ Celebration

Dissenting Citizen2 days ago2 days ago02 mins

Monaco forward Paris Brunner has been referred to disciplinary authorities after a controversial goal celebration directed towards Strasbourg supporters.

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VAR equipment overlooking the Manchester derby at Old Trafford with Erling Haaland on the pitch
  • Sports

VAR Got It Wrong, Changed the Result – Now the Officials Have Been Stood Down

Dissenting Citizen2 days ago2 days ago02 mins

The VAR officials who wrongly allowed Manchester City’s derby winner have been stood down from Premier League duty until after the international break.

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Empty Borussia Mönchengladbach dugout inside the club's stadium after a managerial dismissal
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Three Games, 12 Goals Conceded — Gladbach Sack Polanski

Dissenting Citizen2 days ago2 days ago02 mins

Borussia Mönchengladbach have sacked Eugen Polanski after losing their opening three Bundesliga matches and conceding 12 goals.

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Manchester United supporters protesting outside Old Trafford against the Glazers and Sir Jim Ratcliffe
  • Sports

685 Accounts Banned as Manchester United Fans Turn on Ratcliffe and Glazers

Dissenting Citizen2 days ago2 days ago02 mins

Manchester United supporters have escalated protests after 685 ticketing accounts were banned, with fans accusing the club of lacking transparency and due process.

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Valencia football stadium and club flag after the dismissal of the manager and chief executive
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Valencia Clear Out Manager and CEO After Winless Start

Dissenting Citizen2 days ago2 days ago02 mins

Valencia have sacked manager Carlos Corberán and chief executive Ron Gourlay after taking just one point from their opening five La Liga matches.

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Mostly empty football stadium with Lazio colours and supporter scarves during an ongoing fan boycott
  • Sports

Top of Serie A and Playing to Empty Seats: Lazio Fans Refuse to End Owner Boycott

Dissenting Citizen2 days ago2 days ago02 mins

Lazio’s strong Serie A form has failed to end a supporter boycott against owner Claudio Lotito, with season-ticket sales collapsing from almost 30,000 to fewer than 4,500.

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