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Paris 2024 Olympics: Lady Gaga, Celine Dion, and Zinedine Zidane star in rain-soaked opening ceremony
Celine Dion brought the curtain down on a rain-soaked but spectacular opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics - which also featured a performance from Lady Gaga on the banks of the River Seine.
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Paris 2024 Olympics: Spectacular opening ceremony - in pictures
The Paris Olympics is officially under way after a spectacular opening ceremony featuring the likes of Lady Gaga, Celine Dion and Zinedine Zidane.
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Paris Olympics opening ceremony: A daring vision for a city on edge - and a test of endurance for viewers
Athletes floating by were immersed in a journey through French culture and values.
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Russia seems intent on turning Olympics ban into boycott - but athletes 'desperate' to compete
When it comes to artistic swimming, Russia is an Olympic powerhouse. The national team has won every single event - team and duet - for the last six games in a row.
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Adam Boulton: Unlike Veep, Harris's campaign for the White House is serious and like no other
Audiences for Veep, the TV series broadcast on Sky, have shot up since Kamala Harris became the Democratic candidate for the White House.
TT / MGP News
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MGP 2024: Coward to return with Ted Woof Racing
Yorkshireman missed last year's event due to injury
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Conor Cummins excited to make Armoy return
Ramsey rider on FHO Racing machine for two-day meeting
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MGP 2024: Mike Browne to ride Key Racing Ducati
Team targeting better fortunes in Classic Superbike race
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Redmond back home and 'healing well' after TT crash
Manxman spent seven weeks in hospital following incident
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MGP 2024: Greenall Racing to field unchanged trio in Classic Superbike race
Hodson, McCormack and Shiels to all return next month
Isle of Man News
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Toaster causes flat fire in Douglas
A fire blanket was used to smother the appliance
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Under fire CQC 'not part of routine inspection process on the Isle of Man' says DHSC
The CQC in England covers around 90,000 different services
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Bride Commissioners urge residents not to mis-use open bin service
In April the local authority decided to stop paying into the Northern Civic Amenity Site
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Southern Show starts today!
A weekend of events planned at Orrisdale Farm
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Men who plotted to import drugs in car jailed
Trio sought to bring large quantities of cocaine and cannabis to Island
UK News
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'Humiliating' searches, banning lawyers, missing CCTV: What has Greater Manchester Police learned from the Baird Review?
The Baird Inquiry has exposed officers at Greater Manchester Police (GMP) acting above the law: making unlawful arrests, inappropriate strip searches, and treating detainees in an "inhumane" manner.
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EuroMillions: UK winner scoops £24m lottery jackpot
A single UK ticket-holder has won the £24m EuroMillions jackpot in Friday's lottery draw.
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Gloucestershire crash: Families of four men killed left in 'an ocean of sadness'
The families of four young men who died in a car crash in Gloucestershire have paid tribute to them, saying they have left an "ocean of sadness" behind.
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Heartbroken parents pay tribute to three children killed in east London house fire
The parents of three children who died in a house fire in east London have paid tribute to them, saying: "Your lives were a blessing."
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Criminal investigation launched into police officer filmed kicking man in head at Manchester Airport
A criminal investigation has been launched into an incident in which a police officer was filmed kicking and stamping on a man at Manchester Airport.
UK Sport
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Pep Guardiola: Man City boss out of contract next summer but says he would love to stay with Premier League champions
Pep Guardiola says he has not ruled out signing a new contract with Manchester City.
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Belgian GP: Max Verstappen makes eye-catching Practice One start but grid penalty for race confirmed
Max Verstappen set an impressive early pace to top opening practice at the Belgian Grand Prix in a session in which the world championship leader's expected grid penalty for Sunday's race was formally confirmed.
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Canada's Tokyo Olympics football gold medal under fresh scrutiny amid drone spying scandal
Canada Women's gold medal victory at the Tokyo Olympics has been called into question by new information brought to light around the spy drone scandal which has seen head coach Bev Priestman suspended from the Paris Games, according to the country's Olympic Committee chief.
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Liverpool Premier League title chances: Arne Slot's areas to address to challenge Man City and Arsenal
The Arne Slot era is underway - but what does the Dutchman need to do at Liverpool this season to challenge for the Premier League crown in his debut campaign?
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Liverpool's Curtis Jones reveals the Arne Slot effect - 'We're not in a rush to attack, we want the ball'
Curtis Jones has provided an insight into how Liverpool's style of play will change under Arne Slot, revealing a more patient, possession-based approach is on the cards.
Good News
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Rushen Heritage Centre still plays a 'vital role' in the community
The trust celebrated a decade this week
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Market organiser praises Isle of Man for becoming more progressive
Queer Artisian Market to be held this weekend
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Search underway for 10th Manx Bard
Successful poet's work should include some Manx content
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Rushen Heritage Trust to hold special event to celebrate 10th birthday
Anniversary to be marked tomorrow at Port St Mary Town Hall
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New cattery at ManxSPCA 'well worth it'
Work on replacement facility nearing completion
Isle of Man Sport
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FC Isle of Man to welcome Chadderton for season opener
Ravens targeting positive start to campaign on home soil
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MGP 2024: Coward to return with Ted Woof Racing
Yorkshireman missed last year's event due to injury
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Football: Moody to remain as Rushen United first team manager
He led the southern side to FA Cup glory last season
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Cycling: Gran Fondo Isle of Man 2024 taking place this weekend
Over 1,000 riders signed up for two days of events
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Rugby: Douglas 'ambitious' in promoting the sport ahead of new season
Club progressing with plans at both junior and senior level