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Oscar-winning Irish actress Brenda Fricker has died at the age of 81 following an illness, her agent has confirmed. (TV Insider) Fricker was widely celebrated for her acclaimed performance in My Left Foot, which earned her the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, and for portraying the beloved Pigeon Lady in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. Paying tribute, her agent, Phil Belfield, described Fricker as a unique talent whose impact on film and television would never be forgotten. Born in Dublin in 1945 to Bina and Desmond Fricker, she initially worked as an assistant to the art editor…

Andy Burnham has formally become leader of the Labour Party, pledging to deliver a new style of government as he prepares to enter Downing Street as Prime Minister next week. Speaking after officially succeeding Sir Keir Starmer as Labour leader, Burnham said he was ready to lead the country and insisted he had a clear strategy for tackling Britain’s challenges. “I have a plan,” Burnham told party members. “I also want people to know that I want change. I will do politics in my own way, staying close to the people and listening to the concerns of communities across the…

Federal Judge John E. Steele has died at the age of 77, just days after issuing a controversial ruling that ordered the release of a convicted Cuban aircraft hijacker from immigration detention. A legal source in Miami confirmed Steele’s death. No official cause or circumstances surrounding his passing have been publicly disclosed. Steele had recently come under intense political scrutiny following his decision to release Maikel Guerra Morales from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody while deportation proceedings remained unresolved. Guerra Morales was convicted after hijacking a Cuban domestic aircraft in 2003 and forcing the flight to land at…

FIFA has confirmed that Slavko Vincic will referee the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina. The world football governing body announced the appointment of the World Cup final officials on its official X account on Friday ahead of Sunday’s final at the New York New Jersey Stadium in the United States. Vincic will lead a Slovenian team at New York New Jersey Stadium, with Tomaz Klancnik and Andraz Kovacic serving as his assistants. Jordan’s Adham Makhadmeh has been named fourth official, while Mohammad Alkalaf will serve as reserve assistant referee. The 46-year-old is refereeing at his second World Cup,…

The Trump administration has finalized new immigration regulations that place fixed limits on how long international students and foreign journalists may remain in the United States, marking another significant change to the country’s legal immigration system. The revised rules, which could take effect as early as September, replace the long-standing practice of admitting many visa holders for the duration of their approved activities with fixed periods of authorized stay. Under the new framework, international students entering the United States on academic visas will generally be permitted to remain only for the length of their studies, subject to a maximum stay…

Chelsea have deleted a social media post celebrating midfielder Enzo Fernández after it drew criticism from supporters following England’s defeat to Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final. The Premier League club had shared a post acknowledging Fernández’s performance while representing Argentina. However, the message was later removed after many fans argued that its timing was inappropriate in the immediate aftermath of England’s 2-1 loss. The match itself was already surrounded by heightened emotions, with tensions increasing after reports that several Argentina players celebrated with a banner reaffirming their country’s claim to the Falkland Islands. Chelsea have not issued…

President Donald Trump is set to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup final in person on Sunday, choosing to watch the tournament’s showpiece event from the stadium rather than the White House. The U.S. president will travel to New Jersey for the highly anticipated final between Argentina and Spain, according to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, who confirmed the visit during Thursday’s press briefing. Leavitt described the president’s attendance as an appropriate way to mark the conclusion of a tournament that highlighted the United States’ ability to host one of the world’s biggest sporting events. While the White House…

Kris Jenner has announced the death of her mother, Mary Jo ‘MJ’ Shannon, who passed away on July 16 at the age of 91. Sharing the news on social media, Jenner paid an emotional tribute to the woman she described as the foundation of her family. In her heartfelt message, Jenner said her mother was the heart of the family and credited her with teaching the values that shaped her life, including unconditional love, kindness, resilience and the importance of putting family above everything else. She reflected on their close relationship, saying she would deeply miss their daily conversations, her…

Celebrations swept across Argentina after the national team produced a dramatic comeback to defeat England 2-1 and book a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. From the streets of Buenos Aires to towns deep in Patagonia, thousands of fans celebrated long into the night after Lionel Scaloni’s side overturned a one-goal deficit with two late strikes to keep alive their dream of retaining the World Cup. The victory sets up a final against Spain on Sunday, with Argentina aiming to become the first nation since Brazil in 1962 to successfully defend the men’s World Cup title. One of…

Hollywood actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia, his longtime agent has confirmed, following days of speculation surrounding the cause of the actor’s death. (ABC News) Neill’s representative, Philip Grenz, said he issued the statement after consulting with the actor’s family to address inaccurate reports that emerged following the announcement of his death. According to Grenz, the 78-year-old actor had successfully overcome angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma through CAR-T cell therapy before falling ill with pneumonia. He emphasized that Neill had beaten cancer prior to his final illness. (ABC News) The actor’s family has decided to honor his wishes with a private memorial…