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Michael Owen backs Cristiano Ronaldo to silence critics and respond vs Uzbekistan

Former England striker Michael Owen defended Cristiano Ronaldo after Portugal’s 1-1 draw with DR Congo, pushing back against criticism that followed Lionel Messi’s hat-trick for Argentina the day before. Writing for the Daily Mail, Owen said: "It did not help Cristiano Ronaldo that Lionel Messi scored a

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Keith Urban wishes ex Nicole Kidman a happy 59th birthday

Keith Urban publicly wished his ex-wife, Nicole Kidman, a happy birthday on his Instagram Story Saturday, June 20. He posted “Happy birthday, Nicole Mary!!!!!!!!!!!!,” against a blue and purple background; Kidman turned 59 that day. Kidman did not publicly respond to the birthday greeting, but she included Urban in her

Tech

Diablo 4 listed for Nintendo Switch 2 in Taiwan rating

A listing on the Taiwan Entertainment Software Rating Board briefly named the Nintendo Switch 2 as a supported platform for Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred. The rating was posted in April, either went unnoticed at the time or was only recently made public, and appears to have been removed after

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Kelly Osbourne on first Father's Day without late dad Ozzy: 'the ache'

Kelly Osbourne wrote on Instagram that she still finds herself looking for her father in ordinary moments — for the advice she needs, the joke she wants to tell, or the victory she wishes he could see. She posted throwback photos with the Black Sabbath frontman and added, "The ache

Tech

Former Unreal Engine evangelist Sjoerd De Jong departs Epic Games

Sjoerd De Jong, an early Unreal Engine expert who joined Epic Games full-time in 2014, has left the company. He served as the engine's lead evangelist and most recently as senior director on an unannounced project. "After 27 years of Unreal Engine, and 12 years at Epic

Culture

Green Lantern's CGI suit was ahead of its time

In the 2010s, DC released several widely criticized films and the most reviled may still be 2011’s Green Lantern. The movie follows test pilot Hal Jordan (Ryan Reynolds) becoming a member of the Green Lantern Corps, but viewers faulted an overly complex story and underrealized characters. The loudest complaint

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GTA 6 prices potentially leak from European retailer

A major European games retailer appears to have posted GTA 6 listings early. French retailer Fnac showed five products—RS1 through RS5—each carrying a November 19, 2026 release date, suggesting they are related to GTA 6 and appearing ahead of pre-orders opening next week. The pre-order price tags on

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Coal companies could get $6.2bn more in taxpayer diesel refunds

Coal companies could receive an extra $6.2bn in taxpayer refunds for diesel if the government greenlights half the mine developments currently up for approval, an analysis released by Lock the Gate found. Consultancy Energy & Resource Insights, created by the Sunrise Project, said 45 coal developments were proposed in

Tech

Founding Xbox Member Says Her Early Skepticisms Are Coming True

Laura Fryer was one of the first members of Microsoft Games Studios in the 1990s and served as a producer on games such as Crimson Skies. She says she helped build the very first Xbox but remained a major skeptic: “My thinking at the time was that Windows was already

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Tom Hardy's Hidden Gem Thriller Miniseries Is a Perfect One-Night Binge

Tom Hardy has a taste for playing gangsters, and The Take is a compact crime thriller from Sky One that showcases that side of him. The miniseries is brief, tightly plotted and driven by Hardy’s performance as Freddie Jackson, a London East End gangster who, on release from prison,

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Which Action Hero Would Be Your Perfect Partner?

The Action Hero Quiz presents ten situational questions designed to match you with one of five iconic partners: Rambo, James Bond, Indiana Jones, John McClane, or Ethan Hunt. Each choice — from how you travel to how you handle a last-minute extraction — narrows which kind of partner fits your instincts and

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Alves: 'Cristiano, we trust you no matter what' amid World Cup criticism

Former Portugal defender Bruno Alves has defended Cristiano Ronaldo after the forward faced criticism following Portugal's 1-1 draw against DR Congo at the 2026 World Cup. The 41-year-old captain, making his sixth appearance at a World Cup, missed several chances in the Group K opener in Houston. Alves

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Britney Spears says she wants 'another baby'

Britney Spears said she wants another child in an Instagram post on Father’s Day. In a video she danced in a yellow slip dress and black boots while holding a tiny guitar; one strap fell off as she gyrated beneath a fedora. She also wore a black hand brace

Culture

The Expanse returns to Amazon digital charts

Four years after the series ended, The Expanse has climbed the streaming charts once more, finding renewed success on Amazon’s digital store while remaining available on Prime Video. On the digital streaming chart it sits third, behind World War II with Tom Hanks in first and the latest season

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Which MCU Hero Are You? Marvel Personality Quiz

Which MCU Hero Are You? This Marvel personality quiz asks ten questions to discover which Marvel Cinematic Universe hero shares your personality, values, and fighting spirit. Choose among Spider-Man, Daredevil, Iron Man, the Punisher, Thor, and Captain America. Spider-Man carries the weight of the world on shoulders that are younger

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Mourinho granted special transfer control at Real Madrid

Jose Mourinho has been given exceptional control over Real Madrid’s summer recruitment following a high-stakes meeting at Madrid’s Hotel Santo Mauro on June 9. The club has shifted from signing youth to targeting established stars, prioritising immediate success over long-term projects. The average age of signings has climbed

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Knicks continue celebration at Montauk Surf Lodge

Miles “Deuce” McBride and Tyler Kolek carried the Knicks’ celebration out East this weekend, appearing at Montauk’s Surf Lodge fresh off Thursday’s NBA championship parade in downtown Manhattan. The pair hopped onstage with DJ Alex Wann, drawing cheers as they led chants of “Knicks in Five” and “Deuce,

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Ubisoft co-founder Claude Guillemot dies in plane crash

Claude Guillemot, co-founder of French video game company Ubisoft, died Friday at the age of 69 in a plane crash in the French resort town of La Baule. He was one of two people aboard the plane, both of whom died. Guillemot founded Ubisoft with his four brothers in 1986.

Culture

Minecraft Dungeons 2 adds more overt callbacks to vanilla Minecraft

Minecraft Dungeons 2 asks players to drop their pickaxe, pick up a sword and venture into the deep dark with friends. Positioned as an approachable dungeon crawler—a cheery alternative to Path of Exile 2 or a way for Diablo fans to introduce the genre to their kids—the original

Tech

Amazon Sells AirPods Pro 3 at All-Time Low While Apple Keeps Price

Apple continues to list the AirPods Pro 3 at their $249 launch price, while Amazon is offering the same earbuds for $169 — their all-time low and available to any Amazon customer without a Prime membership. That $80 gap remains open as Apple shows no sign of matching the discount. The

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Dutton Ranch Confirms a Harsh Reality of Yellowstone Franchise

The premature end of Taylor Sheridan's Yellowstone left room for a sequel, and Dutton Ranch has stepped into that role. Across seven episodes it delivers a Beth- and Rip-centric story that echoes the original's drama, sudden violence and intrigue, while a strong supporting cast and a

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Which Oscar Best Picture Is Your Perfect Movie?

Ten questions guide you to one Oscar Best Picture that supposedly fits the way your mind works. The quiz matches preferences for form, pace, and theme with five very different winners. Parasite appeals if you like films that operate on multiple levels — a story about class, desire and the architecture

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Toy Story 5 breaks 2026 box office record with franchise-best opening

Toy Story 5 marks a strong return for Pixar's longest-running franchise. Woody (Tom Hanks), Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen), Jesse (Joan Cusack) and the other toys reckon with big tech as their eight-year-old owner Bonnie (Scarlett Spears) starts favoring a tablet toy named Lily (Greta Lee). The film has

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Netflix’s Addictive 6-Part Crime Thriller Is Perfect for ‘Slow Horses’ Fans

Spy content is more popular than ever as an escapist genre, often removing espionage from reality. Legends is based on an incredible true story that was kept under wraps for decades by the British government, and it focuses on an ordinary group of people called on to do extraordinary work

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Huge financial hurdle threatens Man Utd pursuit of Victor Osimhen

Manchester United are working through a five-man shortlist for a striker to support Benjamin Sesko after his solid debut season. Sesko registered 12 goals in 32 appearances and played 1,817 minutes, prompting the club to seek another proven forward to complete their rebuild. CaughtOffside describes Victor Osimhen as the