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Paul McCartney earns first Mercury Prize nomination at 84, Olivia Dean and Raye also shortlisted
The 12-album shortlist for the UK's prestigious album award includes the former Beatle's 'The Boys of Dungeon Lane', Olivia Dean's Brit-winning 'The Art of Loving', and Raye's 'This Music May Contain Hope'. Lily Allen and Harry Styles miss out.
- Jul 14
T. rex 'Gus' sells for record $50.1 million at Sotheby's, deepening tension between science and collectors
The 67-million-year-old skeleton, one of the most complete Tyrannosaurus rex specimens, was bought by an anonymous telephone bidder after a 10-minute contest in New York, eclipsing the previous record held by Stegosaurus 'Apex'.
- Jul 14
Warren Buffett ends Gates Foundation donations after Epstein revelations, redirects $6 billion to family charities
The 95-year-old Berkshire Hathaway chairman excluded the Gates Foundation from his annual share donation for the first time since 2006, following the US Department of Justice's release of files on Bill Gates's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
- Jul 12
Bellingham extra-time double sinks Norway 2-1, England reach World Cup semis
Jude Bellingham scored twice, including a 93rd-minute winner, as England beat Norway 2-1 in the World Cup quarter-finals at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium.
- Jul 9
Disney announces 'The Cheetah Girls: Next Gen' with Raven-Symoné and Adrienne Bailon reprising roles; production begins in South Africa
Disney has officially greenlit a fourth Cheetah Girls film, The Cheetah Girls: Next Gen, with original stars Raven-Symoné and Adrienne Bailon returning. The music-driven movie will go into production in South Africa this month.
- Jun 29
Andy Burnham pledges to rewire UK with devolution and public ownership in first speech as PM-in-waiting
In his first speech since returning to Westminster, the Labour MP promised a 'new direction' for Britain, including an outpost of 10 Downing Street in Manchester and greater local control over essential services.
- Jun 28
14-man Louth beats Monaghan to reach first All-Ireland semi-final in 68 years
Louth played over an hour with 14 men after an early red card but still beat Monaghan 0-27 to 2-18 at Croke Park, reaching their first All-Ireland senior football semi-final since 1957.
- Jun 27
BTS plays first Spanish concert in Madrid: 70,000 fans greet K-pop septet at the Metropolitano
South Korean group BTS performed in Spain for the first time on Friday, 26 June 2026, drawing 70,000 fans to the Riyadh Air Metropolitano for the opening of their European Arirang tour.
- May 29
Paul McCartney's 'The Boys of Dungeon Lane': A Nostalgic Journey Back to Pre-Fame Liverpool and a Possible Farewell
At 83, Paul McCartney releases his 18th solo album, a deeply personal and nostalgic reflection on his childhood in Liverpool before the Beatles, sparking discussions about whether this is his final musical statement.
