Afrika Bambaataa, the Bronx-born rapper and DJ who helped bring hip-hop into the mainstream, has died at the age of 67. He was also accused of child sexual abuse.
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Australia news live: Albanese arrives in Singapore as search for missing fisherman off NSW is suspended
by Layla Hartby Layla HartAnthony Albanese has landed in Singapore and described the two countries as strategically aligned, while police have suspended the search for a fisherman who disappeared off Coffs Harbour in NSW …
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Netanyahu says there will be ‘no ceasefire in Lebanon’ as Israel strikes Hezbollah targets
by Layla Hartby Layla HartIsraeli airstrikes in Lebanon have drawn fresh condemnation after the US-Iran ceasefire, while UK foreign secretary Yvette Cooper said Lebanon must be part of any agreement and shipping through the …
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The Masters 2026: Rory McIlroy makes fast start to title defence at Augusta
by Layla Hartby Layla HartRory McIlroy opened his Masters title defence with a strong early showing at Augusta National, while Sam Burns joined him atop the clubhouse leaderboard. Elsewhere, Carlos Ortiz endured a difficult …
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Porto vs Nottingham Forest: Europa League quarter-final first leg live updates from Portugal
by Layla Hartby Layla HartThe Europa League quarter-final first leg between Porto and Nottingham Forest takes place in Portugal, with kick-off at 8pm BST. Early team news has already drawn attention to Thiago Silva, …
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Porto v Nottingham Forest: Europa League quarter-final, first leg – live updates
by Layla Hartby Layla HartLive coverage from Portugal as Porto host Nottingham Forest in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final. Kick-off is at 8pm BST, with build-up, team news and match updates …
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Lidl to open 50 UK stores in the year ahead, with first pub planned in Belfast
by Layla Hartby Layla HartLidl says it will add 50 new UK stores over the next year as part of a £600m expansion plan, creating almost 2,000 jobs and moving closer to overtaking Morrisons …
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Sign up for The Breakdown newsletter: Guardian rugby analysis and weekly round-up
by Layla Hartby Layla HartGuardian rugby writer Robert Kitson delivers weekly rugby union news, analysis and behind-the-scenes gossip in The Breakdown, alongside other sports email newsletters from the Guardian.
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NT buses to be patrolled by armed officers in move critics say will hit Aboriginal Territorians hardest
by Layla Hartby Layla HartTransit safety and public housing officers in the Northern Territory will soon be armed, with the first Police Public Safety Officers due to patrol Darwin, Palmerston, Katherine and Alice Springs …
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Who is your favourite cricketer in the history of the men’s Ashes?
by Layla Hartby Layla HartOur 51 judges have placed Shane Warne, Don Bradman and Ian Botham at the top of their list. Now the question is which Ashes cricketer means the most to you.
