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The Kennedy Center will now be known as the Trump-Kennedy Center, the White House confirms, marking a historic rebranding of the performing arts venue.
Heavy rain in Doha delays Arab Cup 2025 third-place match between Saudi Arabia and UAE as the pitch becomes waterlogged, halting play in second half.
Reading FC faces winding-up petition from former CEO claiming unpaid earnings, putting the club’s financial and legal position under scrutiny.
Kenyan debutant David Munyua rallies from two sets down to defeat world number 18 Mike de Decker, causing a major shock at PDC World Championship.
Family of dad fatally attacked at Sainsbury’s queue condemns killer’s prison term as a “disgrace,” calling for justice in shocking incident.
Volodymyr Zelensky urges EU leaders at summit to release frozen Russian funds, seeking multi-billion euro loan to support Ukraine's military and economy.
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