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Football rules have introduced five-second countdowns for goal-kicks and throw-ins, aiming to cut stoppage time and alter player behaviour. Substitutions must leave the field within 10 seconds, with potential 10-player spells if protocols are ignored. The changes apply from early rounds to the top flight, excluding VAR. The policy targets delays like ball-on-cone restarts and slow goal-kicks while allowing exemptions for injuries or safety.
The CMA has cleared the €1bn Danone acquisition of Huel after a preliminary inquiry, with Danone saying the move will help growth in nutrition and international expansion for Huel. The deal values Huel at around €1bn and follows a series of branding and regulatory notes, including prior advertising scrutiny.
Ridley Scott has announced he is developing a follow-up to Alien: Covenant, with Fassbender’s David returning. The project is described as exploring how David creates a brave new world, as Scott signals a continued, multi-track approach to the franchise alongside Romulus and Earth. The news comes as interest in the series persists after recent additions to the Alien universe.
The Jay-Z 30 tour has brought a masterclass in live hip‑hop, with a 50,000‑strong London crowd. The show features Idris Elba’s opening, Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean joining for Fugees classics, and Git the atmosphere buzzing with a catalog that spans three decades. Beyonce marks her birthday with a spotlight and fireworks as the star hits two stadium dates.
A large fire at the Grand Burstin Hotel on Folkestone’s Marine Parade has led to the evacuation of about 280 guests. Emergency services believe the blaze started in the basement. A welfare centre has been set up as investigations continue and residents are being relocated.
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The next James Bond has become a focal point for industry and fans alike as bookmakers list frontrunners and new contenders emerge amid Amazon MGM’s takeover. Reports from multiple outlets indicate Callum Turner, Robert Pattinson, James Nelson-Joyce, Nicholas Hoult, Henry Golding, and others are in the running, with official decisions expected later this year.