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Notable Events Around the World on - 2025-08-09
Rodri has had injury setback, says Guardiola
Manchester City's Rodri has suffered an injury setback and is unlikely to be "really fit" until September, says manager Pep Guardiola.
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TV tonight: the return of Sweden’s most popular crime series
A new case to be cracked in hit drama Beck. Plus: the wild wigs in The Count of Monte Cristo need to be seen to be believed. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, BBC Four Continue reading...
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How finest margins propelled Lionesses to Euro 2025 final
As part of the documentary, Lionesses: History Makers, BBC Sport reviews the way England battled back against Italy to reach the Euro 2025 final.
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Brazil’s President Lula vetoes parts of environmental ‘devastation bill’
Lula approved the controversial bill easing environmental licensing rules, but struck down or altered 63 articles.
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Nagasaki mayor warns of nuclear war 80 years after atom bomb attack
Shiro Suzuki calls for a halt to armed conflicts on the anniversary of the atom bomb attack.
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‘Attack on people’s memory’: Kashmir’s book ban sparks new censorship fears
Indian officials say the books promote violence, secessionism. But critics say the move is aimed at silencing scholars.
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Adidas accused of cultural appropriation by Mexico over new footwear design
Mexican officials say sportswear giant took design idea from Indigenous community in country's southern Oaxaca state.
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When Billy Met Alasdair review – two Scottish giants happily collide
Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh Alan Bissett embodies both the expansive Big Yin and the detached author of Lanark in a thoughtful, entertaining search for their connectionT...
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Is Kim Jong-un Preparing a Successor?
Kim Jong-un, the leader of North Korea, might be preparing his young daughter, Kim Ju-ae, to become his successor. Choe Sang-Hun, the Seoul bureau chief for The New York Times, analyzed North Kore...
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Trump and Putin to meet in Alaska for Ukraine talks next week
The announcement comes hours after the US leader signals Ukraine may have to cede territory to end the war.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,262
Here are the key events on day 1,262 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.