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Charli XCX Plans Six-Date 2027 European Tour
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Charli XCX says the six-date 2027 UK and Europe leg is a deliberate choice to protect her mental and physical health, apologizing to fans while stressing she must honor her truth as an artist. The tour runs six dates in Dublin, Glasgow, Manchester, London, Amsterdam and Paris with Audrey Hobert as opener, following the release of her Music, Fashion, Film era.
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Missing luggage reported as Indian boxers scramble Glasgow
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— Jul 21, 2026
India's 22-member boxing team began the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow 2026 with a setback as nearly half their luggage, including training gear and ceremonial outfits, did not arrive from Belfast due to a small Belfast-Glasgow aircraft. The delay, which mirrors a previous bag issue en route to Belfast, also saw the women's coach housed separately, and the boxers are counting on the missing baggage arriving before competition begins Friday.
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England Wins Glasgow 2026 Powerlifting Gold
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— Jul 24, 2026
England's Olivia Broome won bronze in the lightweight para powerlifting at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, while Mark Swan claimed Team England's first gold of Glasgow 2026 with a 222kg lift to beat Nigeria's Roland Ezuruike as Bonnie Bunyau Gustin took bronze.
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Sreeshankar eyes Glasgow gold after comeback
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— Jul 21, 2026
Murali Sreeshankar has staged a remarkable comeback from a ruptured patellar tendon to sharpen his form for Glasgow 2026, aiming for a big jump and gold after posting 8.38m this season. He credits extensive rehabilitation for faster, stronger speed and jumping, as India’s men’s long jump discipline rises with several athletes challenging eight meters.
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Tulika Maan suspended, withdrawn from Glasgow CWG
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— Jul 24, 2026
India’s Commonwealth Games judo campaign took a major hit as Birmingham silver-medallist Tulika Maan was provisionally suspended by NADA for three whereabouts failures in the past year and withdrawn from the Glasgow edition, potentially denting medal hopes; the setback was compounded by Arun Kumar also being pulled from the squad after an out-of-competition dope test.
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Charles, Camilla Open Glasgow 2026 Games
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— Jul 23, 2026
Charles and Camilla officially opened the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with a Doctor Who TARDIS entrance at the Hydro, in a ceremony featuring a time-travel sequence led by Sir Chris Hoy and Greg McHugh and a garden-set stage. The event showcased 3,000 athletes from 74 nations amid performances by Scottish artists and a celebration of community.
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Luke Greenbank Selected Team England Baton Bearer Glasgow
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— Jul 22, 2026
Luke Greenbank has been chosen as Team England’s batonbearer for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony, marking his third Games and a nod from fellow athletes alongside flagbearer Sian Honnor. The event also features England’s baton, decorated by Bonnie Steward from plastics, as the 74-nation baton tradition debuts ahead of the ceremony.
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Scotland wins first Glasgow 2026 gold 200m IM
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— Jul 24, 2026
Duncan Scott claimed Scotland's first gold at Glasgow 2026 in the 200m individual medley, edging to victory with a Commonwealth Games record of 1:56.38 as the home crowd roared support. The win boosts Team Scotland's momentum and cements Scott as one of the country’s most decorated Commonwealth Games athletes, with Lewis Clareburt silver and Tom Dean bronze in the race.
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Knowledge transfer valued ahead of Glasgow CWG 2026
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— Jul 21, 2026
India will measure Glasgow Commonwealth Games success by the knowledge it acquires to inform hosting the centenary 2030 edition in Ahmedabad, emphasizing knowledge transfer and technological learnings over medal tallies. The plan includes a downsized event across eight disciplines, enhanced logistics and real-time management, and involvement of Sports Minister and other officials to monitor welfare and operations for a strong preparation ahead of 2030.
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Sean McCann Represents Scotland at Glasgow Commonwealth Games
Sports
— Jul 21, 2026
Sean McCann, Madeleine McCann’s younger brother, has been selected to swim for Scotland at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, with his twin Amelie also on the squad and fellow veteran Duncan Scott among the stars he will race alongside. The 21-year-old distance freestyle specialist, who trains at Loughborough University and has previous Commonwealth Youth Games experience, hopes the Games will propel him toward Team GB and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
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Vishal TK Plans Historic Commonwealth Games Debut in Glasgow
Sports
— Jul 21, 2026
Indian sprint prodigy Vishal Thennarasu Kayalvizhi (Vishal TK) heads to the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after becoming the first Indian man to break the 45-second barrier in the 400m with a national-record 44.98 seconds, carrying four national titles and a growing global top-60 profile along with pivotal relay contributions at the Asian Athletics Championships. He credits a strong support system, including the Inspire Institute of Sport and his coach, and speaks of a winning mindset and dedication to inspire the next generation of Indian athletes as he aims for a breakthrough on the world stage.
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Obama Criticizes Trump During Climate Conference: ‘Active Hostility Towards Climate Science’
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— Nov 8, 2021
Former President Barack Obama took a swipe at former President Donald Trump during a climate conference over his decision to pull out of the Paris climate accord. During the international climate conference in Glasgow…
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Obama Pulls a Biden: Thinks He’s in Ireland During Speech to Climate Change Conference in Scotland
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— Nov 9, 2021
Working with someone for eight years can rub off on a guy — even if you’re that guy’s boss. On Monday, former President Barack Obama delivered an address in Glasgow, Scotland, to the COP26 climate change conference —…
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John Kerry: This Must Be the ‘Decade of Action’ on Climate Change
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— Mar 9, 2021
This year’s United Nations climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland, must kick-start a decade of action to address the environmental crisis, U.S. climate change envoy John Kerry said on Tuesday during a visit to the European…
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EXCLUSIVE: Trump’s EPA Wants More Plastic Turned Into New Products, And The Paper Lobby Is Fighting It
A conservative group is pressing six paper giants to rein in their lobbying against a Trump administration-backed push to recycle more plastic.
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Bakery Restores Confidence, Hope for Prisoners and Ex-Cons, Gives Them Jobs and a Second Chance at Life
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— Sep 13, 2021
Matt Fountain of Glasgow had a vision: He wanted to help people who were in a bad way with the law, get their lives sorted and provide them with training that would give them a new lease on life. It started after…
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Community Comes Together to Help Couple Rescue Pets Left Behind After Wildfire Took Everything
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— Jul 12, 2021
Don Glasgow and Tricia Thorpe had found a little piece of paradise in Lytton, Canada. Their farm was home to goats, chickens, alpacas, sheep, cats and dogs — but last week, their home was razed. A fire tore through…
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Sonowal stuns world champion Bester in CWG debut
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— Jul 23, 2026
Putul Sonowal stunned reigning world champion Ryan Bester in the men’s singles at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, sealing a dramatic tiebreak win in his CWG debut. India also kicked off their lawn bowls campaign with a win in the Women’s Pairs as Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki Singh defeated Malta in a tense tie-break.
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Delta Goodrem Plans Pure World Tour Europe 2027
Entertainment
— Jul 21, 2026
Delta Goodrem has announced a PURE World Tour across the UK and Europe for February to March 2027 to promote her upcoming album Pure, following a Eurovision momentum and a new deal with Universal Music / Better Now Records / Electrola. The tour will span numerous cities from Glasgow to Athens, with tickets on sale in July, as she also expands her profile by joining Strictly Come Dancing ahead of the tour.
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Srihari Nataraj advances to Commonwealth 50m backstroke semis
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— Jul 24, 2026
In Glasgow, Srihari Nataraj qualified for the men's 50m backstroke semifinal after finishing 14th in the heats with 25.52 seconds, while India's para-swimmers Budigina and Imam Ali advanced to the 100m freestyle S13 final. A separate live-update note also reports Birmingham CWG silver medallist Tulika Maan's provisional suspension for three whereabouts failures, affecting India’s day-two campaign.
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Ezuruike earns Nigeria's first Commonwealth medal
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— Jul 24, 2026
Nigeria opened its medal account at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games as Roland Ezuruike won the country’s first medal, a silver in the Men’s Lightweight Para Powerlifting with 153.9 points and a near-record 190kg lift, earning a $4,000 total prize under the NSC scheme, while the 3×3 basketball team also secured Nigeria’s first win at the event. Ezuruike’s podium effort sets a strong early tone for Team Nigeria’s campaign as other athletes featured in the day’s program include Ibrahim Dauda’s strong lift and Nigeria’s ongoing swimming and other events.
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