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Cliff Notes A public inquiry has been initiated to investigate the “Battle of Orgreave,” aiming to reveal the truth behind the violent clashes between striking miners and police on 18 June 1984. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper stated the inquiry, chaired by Bishop Pete Wilcox, will compel witnesses to provide evidence, addressing questions that have remained unanswered for over 40 years. Campaigners assert there was an institutional “frame-up” following the conflict, with many miners suffering physical and psychological harm, and prior requests for an inquiry had been denied by previous governments. Inquiry launched to ‘uncover truth’ behind bloody clashes at Orgreave…

Cliff Notes – Arsenal head for pre-season tour without Gyökeres, Madueke Arsenal’s pre-season tour to Asia begins without striker Viktor Gyökeres, as negotiations with Sporting CP continue and are reportedly in an advanced stage. The club has agreed to an initial fee of approximately €63 million, with additional add-ons still under discussion. New signings Kepa Arrizabalaga, Martín Zubimendi, and Christian Nørgaard are included in the squad, while Noni Madueke and Cristhian Mosquera are absent due to ongoing transfer situations. Arsenal head for pre-season tour without Gyökeres, Madueke Arsenal have departed for their preseason tour to Asia without Viktor Gyökeres as…

Cliff Notes – Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Commodore Amiga The 40th anniversary of the Commodore Amiga was marked by a successful event at the Centre for Computing History in Cambridge, featuring talks from industry veterans and a vibrant community turnout. David Pleasance, former Commodore UK managing director, highlighted the thriving Amiga community, which he claims is larger than ever, showcasing the enduring legacy of the platform. The event celebrated the contributions of key figures in the gaming industry, including creators from Sensible Software and Revolution Software, reaffirming the Amiga’s impact on gaming culture. Games Inbox: Celebrating the 40th…

Cliff Notes – Syria’s fragile ceasefire holds The situation in Sweida remains critical, with around 30,000 people trapped amid worsening humanitarian conditions and no approved safe corridors for evacuation. Tensions persist between Druze factions and tribal fighters, despite a ceasefire agreement, as distrust towards the new Syrian government hampers aid efforts and escalates violence. Homes still burning after mass pillaging and 30,000 trapped in besieged city – as Syria’s fragile ceasefire holds Syria is a country thats lived through war, civil war, foriegn wars and the fighting still continues today. The main road entering the besieged Syrian city of Sweida…

Cliff Notes – Trinny Woodall opens up about regrets after ex-husband’s suicide Trinny Woodall opens up about regrets after ex-husband’s suicide Trinny Woodall has opened up about the death of her ex-husband Johnny Elichaoff and said there was ‘nothing she could have done’ about her ex-husband Johnny Elichaoff’s suicide. Woodall and Elichaoff got married in 1999 and split 10 years later, with Elichaoff dying by taking his own life in 2014, aged 55. He fell to his death from a car park roof following a 20-year battle with a painkiller addiction. On Fearne Cotton’s Happy Place podcast, the 61-year-old reflected on…

Horner Exits Red Bull: Mclaren’s Brown Not Surprised by Departure Christian Horner’s departure from Red Bull Racing, which has sent shockwaves through the Formula 1 world, comes as McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown admits he was “not surprised” by the move, although the timing caught him off guard. Just three days after the British Grand Prix, Red Bull announced Horner’s exit after nearly two decades at the helm, citing a decline in performance as a key factor in the decision. Background on Horner’s Tenure Horner had been a pivotal figure at Red Bull since the team’s F1 debut in 2005,…

Cliff Notes Epping protests are just the latest flashpoint of frustration | UK News This was the fourth protest in just nine days here – a small crowd of 300 people gathered outside The Bell Hotel in Epping, which is believed to house asylum seekers. There was no obvious signs of far-right or left that had travelled to the Essex town looking for trouble, but they were there under cover, with locals. This is a new level far-right protests, changing teh narrative to families to deliver the same message. Locals, with their families sat on the grass, multi-generations of them,…

Cliff Notes – Underwater teams join search for missing woman Rachel Booth, 38, was last seen at a petrol station in Sandiway around 3.50am on Saturday and is missing from the Barnton area in Cheshire. Police, alongside underwater search teams and Cheshire Search and Rescue, are conducting searches in the Oakmere area of Delamere as part of their ongoing investigation. Authorities urge anyone with information on her whereabouts to contact police, expressing growing concerns for Ms Booth’s welfare. Underwater teams join search for missing woman last seen at petrol station | UK News Underwater search teams have joined the hunt…

Cliff Notes – Núñez scores 14-minute hat trick as Liverpool beat Stoke 5-0 Darwin Núñez netted three goals in a remarkable 14-minute span, leading Liverpool to a 5-0 victory over Stoke City in a friendly match. Liverpool’s first-half lineup featured notable players including Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah, while new signing Florian Wirtz also made an appearance. The team made 10 substitutions at half-time, with Giorgi Mamardashvili starting in goal, and ongoing transfer discussions regarding Hugo Ekitike and Alexander Isak were reported. Núñez scores 14-minute hat trick as Liverpool beat Stoke 5-0 Darwin Núñez scored three goals in 14…

Cliff Notes – James Gunn admits Henry Cavill’s Superman firing was ‘terrible’ James Gunn described the circumstances surrounding Henry Cavill’s firing as “really unfair,” noting that the announcement of Cavill’s return occurred just as Gunn was finalising his deal with DC Studios. Despite the disappointment, Cavill handled the news with grace, requesting to announce his departure himself, which Gunn praised as a “class act.” James Gunn admits Henry Cavill’s Superman firing was ‘terrible’ Henry Cavill was replaced as Superman by David Corenswet. James Gunn has opened up on the ‘really unfair’ way Henry Cavill was fired from DC and his…