Archive: 2025 / 07 - Page 2

Keith Richards famously slammed The Beatles' album Sgt. Pepper as a 'mishmash of rubbish,' likening its psychedelic experimentation to the Stones' own divisive record. He claimed The Beatles strayed from their roots, fueling the ongoing debate about the album's legacy among rock legends.

Nationwide Building Society is sending out big payouts, handing over £600 million directly to members after acquiring Virgin Money. Profits are at an all-time high, boosted by the merger, and the society remains the UK’s leading choice for mortgages and savings. Members are seeing more cash benefits instead of shareholders.

The badly damaged HMS Nottingham is travelling over 10,000 miles from Sydney to Portsmouth on the enormous MV Swan heavy-lift vessel, after an incident left her unable to sail independently—highlighting the logistical difficulties of returning crippled naval ships for repairs.

Flamengo and Chelsea battle in a crucial FIFA Club World Cup 2025 match on June 20, both coming off convincing wins. Fans can catch the action live for free on DAZN or via major TV channels. With group supremacy at stake, tactical shifts and set-piece play could decide who takes control.

Australia claimed a narrow 3-wicket victory over West Indies in the 1st T20I at Sabina Park, chasing down 190 thanks to standout plays from Mitchell Owen and Cameron Green. Roston Chase and Shai Hope starred for the hosts, while Ben Dwarshuis snagged four wickets. Mitchell Owen secured Player of the Match for his all-round effort.

Thousands of unaccompanied immigrant children are appearing in U.S. immigration courts without lawyers, with toddlers forced to navigate complex proceedings alone. The situation escalated after the Trump administration axed a key legal aid contract. A new Senate bill aims to guarantee representation as courts face a widening crisis.

Kosovo's government is ramping up efforts to shut down parallel Serbian-run institutions in the north, prompting sharp reactions from Serbia and international concern. The EU-led dialogue remains stuck, while local elections set for October 2025 could reshape the balance of power in the disputed region.

RB Leipzig have slapped a €70 million price tag on Xavi Simons, attracting strong interest from Manchester United, Chelsea, and Bayern Munich. Simons, eager to leave after Leipzig missed out on the Champions League, has made a transfer request and prefers a Premier League move.

The UK has lifted a five-year suspension on Pakistani airlines, allowing PIA to reapply for flights to British cities. This decision follows extensive safety reforms and echoes a similar move by the European Union, paving the way for renewed travel and business ties.

Blue Stevens, a 24-year-old father, was killed in a stabbing outside the Park Tower Knightsbridge hotel. Three men have been arrested, as the Metropolitan Police investigate whether the attack was a botched robbery or a targeted hit. The area, popular for luxury shoppers, has seen heightened police presence.