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Cliff Notes Sir Keir Starmer has suspended four Labour MPs for repeated breaches of party discipline, leading them to sit as independents pending an indefinite review. Three additional Labour MPs have lost their trade envoy roles as a result of their opposing votes on the government’s welfare reforms. The suspensions aim to reinforce party discipline after internal rebellions against the welfare cuts, sparking criticism from other MPs regarding the leadership’s approach. Starmer suspends four Labour MPs for breaches of party discipline | Politics News Sir Keir Starmer has suspended four MPs for repeated breaches of party discipline. Brian Leishman, Chris…

Cliff Notes – Real Madrid says ‘club legend’ Lucas Vázquez won’t return Lucas Vázquez, a key player for Real Madrid, has announced he will not return for the upcoming season, concluding his tenure with the club. The club plans a farewell ceremony for the 34-year-old, who has won 23 titles, including five Champions Leagues and four LaLiga titles, during his time at Madrid. Real Madrid says ‘club legend’ Lucas Vázquez won’t return MADRID — Lucas Vázquez, an important player for Real Madrid during one of its most successful eras, is ending his stint with the Spanish powerhouse.The club and the…

Cliff Notes A photograph of Queen Camilla, taken at her Wiltshire home, has been released in celebration of her 78th birthday, showing her in a vibrant turquoise dress. This year, Camilla is spending her birthday privately, contrasting with last year when she attended the state opening of Parliament. The Queen recently celebrated her 20th wedding anniversary, and she and King Charles continue to undertake engagements, including hosting French President Emmanuel Macron. Photograph of Queen Camilla released to celebrate 78th birthday | UK News . A photograph of the Queen has been released to celebrate her 78th birthday.The picture of Camilla…

Cliff Notes – Who could replace John Torode and Gregg Wallace as BBC’s new MasterChef judges? Grace Dent is a frontrunner, having already stepped in for Wallace during Celebrity MasterChef and is seen as a natural fit for the main series. Matt Tebbutt, known for his success on Saturday Kitchen, is also in contention, with insiders suggesting he could replicate his previous hosting success on MasterChef. Andi Oliver has emerged as a fan-favourite and could make history as the first Black woman to present the show, bolstered by her strong culinary credibility and public support. Who could replace John Torode…

Cliff Notes Mohammed Ibrahim, 25, received a 13-year and 3-month prison sentence for causing the deaths of Amanda Riley and Linda Philips while racing at over 80mph in a 30mph zone. Ibrahim fled the scene after colliding with a quad bike and another car, which led to serious injuries for four family members in the latter vehicle. The court highlighted Ibrahim’s “grossly irresponsible” driving and imposed an 18-year driving ban, noting the catastrophic impact of his actions on the victims’ family. ‘Reckless’ driver who caused deaths of mother and daughter on Boxing Day jailed | UK News A driver who…

Franco Colapinto Faces Challenges at Alpine as F1 Future Hangs in the Balance Franco Colapinto remains resolute in his quest to improve underwhelming performances with Alpine amid ongoing speculation about his future. Struggling with a difficult 2025 Formula 1 car, the young Argentinian driver has yet to score points after six race weekends, raising questions about his longevity in the team. Why Colapinto is Still Fighting Against a Serious Alpine Weakness Despite a challenging season filled with incidents and difficulties acclimating to the A525, Colapinto’s persistence remains commendable. Following the departure of his predecessor, Jack Doohan, the Argentinian has wrestled…

Cliff Notes – U2’s Bono reveals he lived on airline food at 14 after death of his mother Bono disclosed that after his mother’s sudden death, he and his family relied on instant mashed potatoes and surplus airline meals for sustenance. The U2 frontman described how his relationship with food shifted to viewing it merely as fuel, lacking any enjoyment. He recounted the struggle of coping with loss, often eating canned goods and cheap fizzy drinks before the airline food became a staple in their diet. U2’s Bono reveals he lived on airline food at 14 after death of his…

Cliff Notes A stampede at an aid distribution site in Gaza has resulted in the deaths of 21 people, primarily from suffocation; the incident highlights severe communication failures by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF). A new flag system was implemented to inform residents of aid site availability; however, local witnesses indicated that this system was ineffective, leading to dangerous crowd dynamics. The United Nations has condemned GHF operations as ‘death traps,’ citing a significant history of casualties at aid sites, with 674 reported deaths linked to aid collection attempts. Deadly crush at Gaza aid site after new system implemented |…

Cliff Notes – Liverpool register interest in Newcastle’s Alexander Isak Liverpool have expressed interest in signing Newcastle forward Alexander Isak as they seek a new centre-forward amid uncertainty surrounding Darwin Núñez’s future. Newcastle is reportedly unwilling to sell Isak, who has scored 62 goals in 102 appearances, and Liverpool has yet to make a formal offer. Liverpool register interest in Newcastle’s Alexander Isak Beth LindopCloseBeth LindopCorrespondentBased in Liverpool, Beth Lindop is ESPN’s Liverpool correspondent and also covers the WSL and UWCL.Follow on XJulien LaurensJul 15, 2025, 03:15 PMEmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsLiverpool have registered their interest in signing Newcastle United forward Alexander…

Is the ruling party racist in India? India’s Home Minister Amit Shah promotes the use of native languages, urging a shift away from English, which he describes as a colonial relic. The government’s emphasis on Hindi has generated significant backlash, particularly from non-Hindi-speaking states, raising concerns about cultural identity and federalism. Despite the push for Hindi, English remains prevalent in various sectors, with many viewing it as essential for economic mobility; a complete replacement is unlikely in the near future. India’s Home Minister Amit Shah recently said that those who speak English in the South Asian country would “soon feel…