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The draw for the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup took place on October 17, 2024, revealing the pools for the tournament. England, as hosts, will face Australia, the USA, and Samoa in Pool A, while Ireland will meet New Zealand in Pool C. The tournament runs from August 22 to September 27, 2025.
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Stade Brestois is set to make its historic Champions League debut against Sturm Graz. Despite a strong finish in Ligue 1 last season, Brest faces challenges with a depleted squad and logistical issues regarding their home venue, which could impact their performance in the tournament.
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Kieran Usher, 32, was sentenced to four years and four months for his role in the Sunderland riots on August 2. He pleaded guilty to riot charges, becoming the first in the UK to do so following the summer's violence, which involved attacks on police and significant property damage.
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Thomas Kwan, a 53-year-old GP, has changed his plea to guilty for attempting to murder Patrick O'Hara, 72, by injecting him with a poison disguised as a Covid booster jab. O'Hara survived but suffered severe health complications. Kwan's actions stemmed from a financial motive related to his mother's will.