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Cliff Notes – Hit new Netflix show racks up 9,800,000 views to topple Adolescence "Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing" has gained 9.8 million views in just five days, surpassing "Adolescence" in Netflix’s UK rankings. The three-part series explores allegations of abuse faced by child stars, focusing on video creator Piper Rockelle Smith and her mother, Tiffany Smith, who have denied the claims. Despite a $1.85 million settlement reached in October 2022, the series features testimonies from affected teenagers and highlights the dangers of creating viral content. Hit new Netflix show racks up 9,800,000 views to topple Adolescence A…

Cliff Notes – Zak Starkey speaks out after leaving The Who Zak Starkey has expressed surprise and sadness at his departure from The Who after nearly 30 years with the band, following recent charity shows at the Royal Albert Hall. The decision for his exit was deemed a “collective decision” by the band after their Teenage Cancer Trust performances, amidst reported frustrations from frontman Roger Daltrey regarding Starkey’s drumming. Starkey, who has dealt with health issues recently, plans to take time off with family and focus on new music and his autobiography, wishing The Who the best moving forward. Drummer…

Cliff Notes – Neymar exits in tears after fresh injury setback Neymar’s return to the Brazilian Championship was cut short after just 34 minutes due to a left thigh injury, prompting immediate concern for his fitness. The forward, who had recently returned from a six-week layoff, displayed signs of discomfort before requesting a substitution during Santos’ 2-0 victory over Atlético-MG. Neymar exits in tears after fresh injury setback with Santos Neymar’s highly anticipated first start back in the Brazilian Championship proved short-lived, as the Brazil star was forced to leave Santos’ 2-0 win over Atlético-MG on Wednesday after just 34…

Cliff Notes – The IPL’s crackdown on oversized bats explained The IPL has introduced on-field bat measurements to ensure compliance with size regulations, aiming to maintain a fair balance between bat and ball during matches. This initiative follows concerns from match officials about oversized bats and replaces the previous random checks conducted before matches, allowing for uniform testing during gameplay. Unlike the ECB’s strict sanctions for breaches, the IPL will only disallow bats that fail the gauge test, with no additional penalties imposed on players. The IPL’s crackdown on oversized bats, explained Why has the IPL started measuring bats all…

Manchester United are in action tonight as they host Lyon at Old Trafford.

An Israeli airstrike in Khan Younis resulted in the deaths of the Abu Al-Rous family, including five children, four women, and a man, amidst at least 23 overall casualties reported.

Cliff Notes – Celebrity Big Brother fans rage over ‘vile’ comments about Jack P Shepherd’s appearance Fans have condemned comments made by Tiffany Pollard and Patsy Palmer regarding Jack P Shepherd’s appearance, particularly given his past struggles with an eating disorder. Viewers expressed outrage on social media, questioning the show’s commitment to mental health support for its housemates amid such derogatory remarks. The incident has sparked discussions about the appropriateness of body-shaming comments in reality television, highlighting the potential impact on individuals with mental health issues. Celebrity Big Brother fans rage over ‘vile’ comments about Jack P Shepherd’s appearance The…

Emmanuel Macron is set to engage in discussions with American officials regarding Ukraine, amidst concerns over perceived leniency toward Russia during previous administrations.

‘It was only a dream’ – Real Madrid knocked out Champions League  Real Madrid were knocked out of the Champions League by a dominant Arsenal, who won 2-1 on the night and 5-1 on aggregate. The headline reads “Only a Dream”, reflecting the disappointment of Madrid fans. The report criticises the team for failing to rise to the occasion and not coming close to turning the tie around. There’s also frustration aimed at VAR, which awarded a penalty to Arsenal for a foul on Asensio and disallowed another for Mbappé. Elsewhere, Inter Milan held off Bayern Munich and will now face…

Real Madrid 1- 2 Arsenal (5-1 on agg) Arsenal delivered a stunning performance to beat Real Madrid 2-1 at the Bernabéu, winning 5-1 on aggregate and booking their place in the Champions League semi-finals. The headline “We’re the Real deal” highlights Arsenal’s dominance, with Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli leading the way. Saka is pictured silencing the crowd after scoring, as Arsenal crushed any hopes of a Madrid comeback. Elsewhere, the main story on the right covers a major reaction to a court ruling on transgender athletes. Lord Triesman, former FA chairman, has called for senior sports officials to resign…