Dalai Lama marks 90th birthday amid rising tensions over succession … from the Independent Shweta Sharma
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EU locked in Trump trade talks as ‘Liberation Day’ tariff deadline looms … from the Independent Archie Mitchell
The US president’s pause on the imposition of his ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs ends on Wednesday Read More
The Night Led Zeppelin’s Bassist, John Paul Jones, Ended up on Stage With Etta James … from the American Songwriter Alex Hopper
However, Jones’ influences were laid bare when he played alongside a true soul icon, like Etta James. Revisit this performance below. The post The Night…
UN teams deploy to Syrian coast as wildfires force hundreds to flee … from the Independent Via AP news wire
United Nations teams have deployed to Syria’s coast as wildfires rage for a fourth day Read More
A beer pioneer, South Africa’s first Black female brewery owner trains a new generation … from the Independent Michelle Gumede
South Africa’s first Black female beer brewery owner is aiming to shake up the industry Read More
India close on victory as Ben Stokes falls on brink of lunch … from the Independent Rory Dollard
Akash Deep led the way as the tourists reduced England to 153 for six in notional pursuit of 608 at Edgbaston. Read More
Israeli airstrikes kill 38 Palestinians in Gaza as truce negotiating team heads to Qatar … from the Independent Wafaa Shurafa and Kareem Chehayeb
Hospital officials in Gaza say Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 38 Palestinians, while Israel was sending a ceasefire negotiating team to Qatar ahead of…
Search for 27 missing girls plows forward after flash flood kills at least 51 people in Texas … from the Independent Jim Vertuno,Julio Cortez and John Seewer
Disastrous flash floods from a raging central Texas river have killed at least 51 people, a total that may increase Read More
‘They stole it from me!’: Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova fury as Wimbledon technical error costs her against Sonay Kartal … from the Independent Alex Pattle and Lawrence Ostlere
The electronic line-calling system failed, Sonay Kartal’s missed shot was not called, and the point was replayed – with Pavlyuchenkova ultimately losing it Read More
3 Britpop Hits You Should Know but Probably Don’t … from the American Songwriter Thom Donovan
British rock bands in the 1990s often existed beneath the giant shadow of Britpop’s bigger groups. Here are some underrated gems. The post 3 Britpop…
Country Music Frontman “Not Out of the Woods Yet” After 16 Rounds of Chemo: “Hang in There. We Got This!” … from the American Songwriter Erinn Callahan
Raul Malo, lead singer of award-winning country group The Mavericks, updated fans on his ongoing battle with Stage 4 cancer. The post Country Music Frontman…
3 of the Last Songs by Members of the 27 Club … from the American Songwriter Jacob Uitti
For some reason, so many of the greatest artists died at 27. These are three of the last songs of members of the 27 Club….
Rodney Atkins Encourages Son To “Sing Like You Sing” Amid CMA Fest Backlash: “F You, This Is Horrible” … from the American Songwriter Erinn Callahan
Country singer Rodney Atkins is responding to online criticism of son Elijah’s voice following the newly released “Watching You 2.0.” The post Rodney Atkins Encourages…
Our Crazy Uncles … from Crooks & Liars Ratt
I hope you all had a nice holiday despite the current circumstances. Here is your Sunday morning open thread. What’s on your mind this morning?…