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Celtic Signs Japanese Forward Yamada on Four-Year Contract

Celtic has secured the signing of Japan striker Shin Yamada from Kawasaki Frontale on a four-year contract. The 25-year-old forward brings a record of 32 goals across 121 club appearances, establishing himself as a regular performer in the J-League since 2023. Manager Brendan Rodgers expressed confidence in the new acquisition, describing Yamada's capabilities to the club media. "He is a strong player who can score goals and create goals for others, and I think he is someone who can definitely add an important dimension to our forward line," Rodgers stated. The Celtic manager highlighted Yamada's potential for success in European football. "I know he is really keen to make his mark here in European football and deliver for Celtic, and I think he is someone who has the power, athleticism, and intensity in his play to do really well for […]

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141 People Fall Ill During Royal Caribbean Cruise in Mysterious Gastrointestinal Outbreak

A gastrointestinal illness outbreak affected 141 individuals aboard a Royal Caribbean International cruise ship during a recent voyage. The Navigator of the Seas experienced the outbreak during a week-long round-trip cruise from Los Angeles to Mexico that concluded on July 11. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 134 passengers out of 3,914 guests reported illness, accompanied by seven crew members. The affected individuals experienced primary symptoms including vomiting, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea. The CDC has classified the causative agent as unknown at this time. In response to the outbreak, Royal Caribbean implemented enhanced disinfection protocols and cleaning measures. The cruise line also isolated affected passengers and crew members as part of their containment strategy, the CDC reported. A Royal Caribbean Group spokesperson emphasized the company's commitment to passenger safety. "The health and safety of our guests, crew, […]

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Labour Party Reviews Diane Abbott’s Recent Comments on Racism

The Labour Party has announced it is reviewing an interview by Diane Abbott in which she defended previous comments about racism that resulted in her suspension from the party for over a year. During a BBC interview with James Naughtie, Abbott was questioned about the controversy surrounding a letter she wrote to the Observer in April 2023. In that letter, she stated that Irish, Jewish, and Traveller people "undoubtedly experience prejudice" that is "similar to racism." She further wrote, "It is true that many types of white people with points of difference, such as redheads, can experience this prejudice. But they are not all their lives subject to racism." Abbott initially withdrew these remarks following criticism from Jewish and Traveller groups and issued an apology "for any anguish caused." However, she was suspended from the Labour Party and was only […]

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Mountain Biker Andreas Tonelli Dies in Dolomites Fall

Italian mountain biker Andreas Tonelli died in a fall while riding solo in the Dolomites on July 15, according to Italian media outlet L'Unione Sarda. He was 48 years old. Tonelli was riding alone in the mountains of Vallelunga above Val Gardena when he fell approximately 600 feet. He had departed in the morning and was reported overdue that evening. After friends alerted authorities, his body was discovered by an Aiut Alpin helicopter crew at 1 a.m. at the bottom of a steep ravine. Recovery operations were completed the following day. The Carabinieri (Italian national police) are investigating the circumstances of the accident. Tonelli was known for his mountain biking adventures throughout the world, climbing mountains and descending them with his LAST bike in challenging terrain. He and Giovanni Mattielo completed the first mountain bike ascent and descent of Argentina's […]

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Final ‘Stockwell Six’ Convictions Overturned Following Corrupt Officer Derek Ridgewell’s Investigation

The remaining convictions of members of the "Stockwell Six" have been overturned at the Court of Appeal nearly fifty years after they were wrongfully convicted by a corrupt British Transport Police officer, Derek Ridgewell. Ronald de Souza, who was convicted in 1972 as part of a group of six Black men falsely accused of assaulting British transport police, had his conviction overturned today. Errol Campbell, wrongly convicted in 1977 of theft and conspiracy to steal from a London goods depot, also had his conviction quashed following investigations into additional cases involving Ridgewell. Both men were wrongfully convicted by Ridgewell, an officer now identified as responsible for multiple miscarriages of justice. The total number of convictions involving Ridgewell that have been overturned has reached 13. Ridgewell was arrested and jailed in 1980 for stealing over ยฃ1 million worth of goods. Despite […]

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Former Wales and Newcastle United Footballer Ronald ‘Wyn’ Davies Dies at 83

Ronald 'Wyn' Davies, the former Wales international and Newcastle United striker, has died at the age of 83. Born in Caernarfon in 1942, Davies had a distinguished career during the 1960s and 1970s, playing for multiple clubs including Wrexham, Bolton Wanderers, Newcastle United, and both Manchester City and Manchester United. Known as 'Wyn the Leap' due to his aerial ability, the 6ft 1in forward earned 34 caps for Wales and scored six international goals. He remains a celebrated figure at Newcastle United, where he was also called 'The Mighty Wyn'. The Football Association of Wales issued a statement saying: "The thoughts of everyone at the FAW are with the family and friends of Wyn Davies during this difficult time." Davies began his football journey while working in a slate quarry, playing for local teams Locomotive Llanberis and Caernarfon Town. He […]

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2025 British Open: Rory McIlroy’s Opening Tee Shot Sparks Social Media Reactions

The 2025 British Open has commenced at Royal Portrush, where the world's top golfers compete for the Claret Jug in the year's final major championship. Local favorite Rory McIlroy, the 2025 Masters champion, drew significant attention during his opening round following a late tee time. Spectators and viewers focused particularly on his first tee shot, given both his status as a prominent player and the memory of his 2019 performance at the same venue, when he drove his opening shot out of bounds to the left. For his opening shot on the par-4 first hole, McIlroy selected an iron rather than a driver. While his ball did not find the fairway, it remained in play, settling in the rough on the left side of the hole. McIlroy completed the first hole with a bogey, which represented a three-shot improvement compared […]

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Singer Connie Francis, Known for “Pretty Little Baby” and “Everybody’s Somebody’s Fool,” Dies at 87

Connie Francis, the acclaimed singer recognized for her 1962 hit "Pretty Little Baby" and chart-topping songs including "Everybody's Somebody's Fool," has passed away at age 87, according to her manager. Ron Roberts, Francis' copyrights and royalties manager, announced her death through social media, stating: "It is with a heavy heart and extreme sadness that I inform you of the passing of my dear friend Connie Francis last night. I know that Connie would approve that her fans are among the first to learn of this sad news." "Pretty Little Baby" experienced a resurgence in popularity on TikTok, where Francis later established a presence. The song has been featured in over 17 million videos, accumulating more than 27 billion views worldwide on the platform. Francis expressed her amazement at the song's renewed success, saying, "I'm flabbergasted and excited about the huge […]

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Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and HR Executive Kristin Cabot Identified in Viral Coldplay Concert Video

Andy Byron, CEO of Astronomer, and the company's chief people officer, Kristin Cabot, were identified in a viral social media video from a recent Coldplay concert that has generated widespread online discussion. The incident occurred during a Coldplay performance when frontman Chris Martin was engaging with audience members. Video footage shows two individuals, later identified as Byron and Cabot, appearing to embrace before quickly attempting to conceal their faces when they realized they were being featured on the venue's screens. The moment took place during the concert's Kiss Cam segment at Wednesday's Boston show. Byron, who is married to Megan Kerrigan Byron, was seen alongside Cabot at the Gillette Stadium event. When the camera focused on them, Byron moved to hide behind barriers while Cabot covered her face with her hands. Martin, unaware of the individuals' identities or circumstances, commented […]

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Air India Reports No Fuel Switch Issues on Other Boeing Aircraft Following Fatal Crash Investigation

Air India has completed inspections of fuel switches on its Boeing fleet and found no issues, following last month's crash that resulted in 260 fatalities. The announcement comes as a US report indicates investigators are examining the actions of the aircraft's captain. The preliminary investigation report, released last week by India's aviation authority, revealed that fuel control switches were turned off sequentially shortly after the aircraft departed from Ahmedabad airport. This action deprived the engines of fuel, causing them to shut down and leading to the crash of the London-bound flight, which killed 241 passengers and crew, plus 19 people on the ground. While the preliminary report made no recommendations regarding Boeing, the manufacturer of the 787 Dreamliner, Air India conducted precautionary examinations of locking mechanisms on fuel control switches across its Boeing fleet. These mechanisms are designed to prevent […]

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