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Urn with loving message to a person named as Gary Bonsor to be buried in local churchyard after efforts to find family draw a blankIt is a puzzling story with a still unsolved mystery at its heart: just who is the individual whose cremated remains were left on the counter of a burger van at Newbury racecourse?And why – despite the cremation urn being labelled with a name and a message that hints at a loving family – has no one come forward to claim it? Continue reading...

• Iran and South Korea have been eliminated from the 2026 World Cup after failing to secure a spot in the round of 32. • Both teams lost out in a dramatic race for the best third-place team slots, joining Scotland and Uruguay among the teams exiting the tournament. • South Korea's exit follows a mixed performance, including an opening victory against Czechia, leading to fierce domestic criticism of head coach Hong Myung-bo.

• Jasmine Kennedie revealed in an exclusive interview with EW that fellow 'Drag Race' queen Utica dropped out of 'All Stars 11' before filming commenced. • Utica provided a response to the claim via an exclusive statement to EW, addressing the revelation regarding her absence from the competition. • This development clarifies the casting lineup for the upcoming season and highlights the internal dynamics and tensions among the returning queens.

• The Atlantic critiques a recent court ruling that the author argues provides Donald Trump and his administration more legal license to implement discriminatory policies. • The article highlights the Trump administration's stated goal of purging nonwhite immigrants from the U.S., citing Trump's claim that importing "The Third World" degrades the nation. • This legal development is significant because it suggests the court is accepting "race-neutral" justifications for policies that may have discriminatory effects.

Go Cornish Celebration engages younger generation as council finalises strategy to boost everyday use of Kernewek Seven-year-old Albie, a pupil at Trewirgie infants’ school in Redruth, did not hesitate when asked why he liked learning Kernewek, the Cornish language.“We used to talk this way in the old days,” he said. “And I like speaking now. I enjoy the songs we sing, the Cornish books we read, all the words. It’s fun.” Continue reading...

Forecasters say hottest conditions are now spreading into central and eastern Europe, including Poland and the BalkansThe UK is set to get some respite from this week’s record-breaking heat over the weekend, but much of the rest of Europe remains in the grip of an intense heatwave as it shifts eastwards.Germany provisionally recorded its highest ever temperature yesterday with 41.3C near the city of Saarbrücken close to the French border. Forecasters say the hottest conditions are now spreading into central and eastern Europe, including Poland and the Balkans, over the weekend. Continue reading...

• Amazon has announced a $13 billion investment dedicated to expanding its AI infrastructure and developing new data centers. • The funding aims to strengthen the company's leadership position in the competitive cloud computing and artificial intelligence sectors. • Industry experts note that the AI race has shifted from mere algorithm development to a battle for "hard infrastructure," including specialized chips and advanced servers.