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I nearly quit football for basketball – Gvardiol
Josko Gvardiol reveals he nearly quit his “dream” career in football when he was a teenager struggling to break through at Dinamo Zagreb. Source link
Blackouts hit Russia's Belgorod as Ukrainian drone attacks surge
Ukraine says the attacks are a direct retaliation to Russia’s frequent strikes on Ukrainian cities. Source link
How UK’s ‘worst town’ made it onto National Geographic’s Best of the World list
The city has been named one of the top 25 global destinations for 2026 by National Geographic. Source link
French vow to intercept migrant boats hit by delays and political turmoil
The BBC is told that France is backing away from a commitment to intervene more forcefully in the English Channel. Source link
What do US sanctions on Russian oil mean for the war in Ukraine?
The new sanctions target Moscow’s ability to fund its war machine, the US Treasury said. Source link
The Papers: 'One in, one out and back in again' and 'teen killer unmasked'
The return of a migrant who had been sent to France and photos of Harvey Willgoose’s murderer make Thursday’s papers. Source link
Wind and rain warnings issued as Storm Benjamin hits UK
Commuters brace for heavy rain and strong gusts as the storm sweeps east to the North Sea. Source link
Pressure mounts on No 10 over grooming inquiry as survivors list demands
Four survivors who quit the inquiry call for Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips to resign. Source link
Person of interest in British girl's disappearance named in Australian state parliament
Cheryl Grimmer was abducted from Fairy Meadow beach in Wollongong in January 1970. Source link
Mahmood says Home Office 'not yet fit for purpose'
The home secretary’s response comes after The Times revealed a report calling the Home Office “dysfunctional”. Source link