Orlando Pirates shocked many with the appointment of Abdeslam Ouaddou as their new coach and now his contract details are revealed!
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LTO summons SUV owner, driver with 307 traffic violations
MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has issued a show cause order against the owner and driver of the sports utility vehicle (SUV) allegedly involved in illegally using the Epifanio delos Santos Avenue (Edsa) Busway 307 times since 2022. In a statement on Tuesday, LTO chief assistant secretary Vigor Mendoza II said they
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Brawl, two red cards and late drama as Sligo Rovers defeat Galway United in a fiery derby
FRANCELY Lomboto struck a glorious winner as Sligo Rovers beat his old club Galway United at the Showgrounds.
Both sides had men sent off in a second half which saw the visitors strike the woodwork twice late on, while the Tribesmen had three efforts cleared off the line.
Jad Hakiki gave Rovers the lead before the break, but league top scorer Moses Dyer levelled early in the second half.
Dyer was sent off after a flashpoint with Sligo captain John Mahon before Lomboto hit the winner on 73 minutes. Galway’s direct style provided chances from set-pieces.
Patrick Hickey’s volley was repelled by Sligo keeper Sam Sargeant after a long-throw in from Ed McCarthy, while Sargeant tipped over a Cian Byrne free-kick soon after.
Rovers’ rearguard held out at the break but the visitors could have gone ahead 60 seconds from the interval.
McCarthy and David Hurley had chances cleared off the Sligo line by Mahon and McDonagh.
Sargeant then pulled off a wonder save to keep Hurley at bay. John Russell’s men finished the half the happier.
Owen Elding provided a through ball for Hakiki, who placed his effort beyond Galway keeper Evan Watts.
Home smiles turned to frowns upon the restart when Dyer guided Byrne’s free-kick beyond Sargeant.
Both camps were reduced to ten on 53 minutes when Mahon and Dyer clashed after the Rovers skipper had hit the Kiwi with a late challenge.
Lomboto then scored an audacious winner against his former employers after another crazy scrap.
He initially struck the bottom of a post, before Hakiki had a shot saved by Watts. The ball landed to Lomboto, who back-heeled it between the legs of the stunned keeper.
Rovers lived dangerously in the closing stages, but held on.
SUN STAR MAN
Jake Doyle-Hayes (Sligo)
SLIGO ROVERS: Sargeant 6; McDonagh 7 (Van Hattum 64, 6), Mahon 5, Reynolds 8 (Patton 85, 6), Hutchinson 7; Wolfe 6 (Denham 64, 7), Doyle-Hayes 8; Fitzgerald 6, Hakiki 6 (Mallon 85, 6), Elding 6; Waweru 6 (Lomboto 64, 7).
GALWAY UNITED: Watts 6; Esua 6, Slevin 7, Buckley 7, Cunningham 6 (Burns h-t, 6); Borden 5 (McCormack h-t, 6), Byrne 6 (Walsh 83, 6); Hurley 6 (Brouder 74, 6), McCarthy 6 (Shaw 74, 6); Hickey 7, Dyer 5.
REFEREE: N Doyle (Dublin) 6.
Plans for Queen Elizabeth’s memorial unveiled – with bridge inspired by her tiara & touching nod to Prince Philip
RENOWNED architect Lord Foster has won the bid to design the national memorial to Queen Elizabeth II.
He will transform St James’s Park, outside Buckingham Palace, with the tribute, which will include a statue of her at Marlborough Gate.
An early artist’s impression shows her on horseback, but it is not known if it will make the final designs, due next year.
There will also be a statue of the late Duke of Edinburgh on the other side of the park and a glass Unity Bridge inspired by Queen Elizabeth’s wedding day tiara.
A “family of gardens” and a contemporary wind sculpture by artist Yinka Shonibare are included in Lord Foster’s plan.
He described it as an honour to be awarded the project.
Lord Foster, who was the brains behind The Gherkin, the renovated Reichstag in Berlin, and Swindon’s Renault distribution centre, beat four other shortlisted designs.
The world famous architect said his tiara-style bridge was symbolic of the Queen as a “unifying force”.
He said: “I knew the Queen on formal occasions but also enjoyed her informality when attending events as a member of the Order of Merit.
“We have sought to reflect these qualities of the formal and informal in our design, with an appeal across a wide range of ages and interests.
“To these ends, we have discreetly stretched the boundaries of art and technology with a deliberately gentle intervention.
“Our design will have the minimum impact on the nature and biodiversity of the park and it will be phased to ensure that the precious route across it will never be closed.
“At the heart of our masterplan is a translucent bridge symbolic of Her Majesty as a unifying force, bringing together nations, countries, the Commonwealth, charities and the armed forces.”
There will now be talks with potential sculptors to create two new statues for the national memorial.
It is expected to be finished and unveiled in 2026 when the late Queen would have turned 100-years-old.
PNP vows it ‘won’t spare’ anyone in missing ‘sabungeros’ case
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) vowed it “will not spare” anyone in the investigation into the abduction of at least 34 missing cockfighting enthusiasts or “sabungeros.” This came after a suspect in the case, in an interview over GMA News last Wednesday, claimed the victims were abducted and killed by police officers.
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Gerald Anderson Ignores Intrigue About A Politician
Lolit Solis shared this “intriga” about Gerald Anderson An “intrigue” surfaced about Kapamilya actor Gerald Anderson that allegedly involved a politician. Gerald started his career in the entertainment industry when he was just a teenager through the Kapamilya reality show. After several years of being an actor, Gerald has already gone through both successes and ... Read more
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Thailand evacuates 3,000 workers amid Israel-Iran conflict
Thailand plans to evacuate around 3,000 Thai construction workers from Israel, along with 73 people from Iran, due to the conflict between the two countries, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA). MFA spokesperson Nikorndej Balankura announced yesterday that the Thai embassy in Tel Aviv, along with other Thai embassies in the Middle East, …
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Popular non-league club get major boost to new stadium plans with current ground set to be demolished
A POPULAR non-league club has received a major boost in their hopes to build a new stadium.
Dulwich Hamlet have had the next stage of the redevelopment of Champion Hill.
Southwark Council has to approve plans for the astro turf in the playing fields next to the ground to be the setting for the new venue.
The cabinet members have approved the report and signed off on it, which can lead to the demolition of the existing ground.
Local media claims that members agreed to the move to the Greendale Playing Fields so Dulwich can progress its plans.
The club is keen to build an all-weather pitch and then a new stadium to “secure the long-term future” of the club.
Reports have suggested that the playing fields will continue to be available for public use and stay in the council’s hands.
Dulwich chairman Ben Clasper has insisted the council’s decision has been the “final obstacles are removed”.
He said: “Since the planning application was approved, the club has demonstrated that it is a responsible and committed pair of hands when entrusted with open land in the area and delivers on the expectation that we will increase sporting provision and community use.
“We look to grow that responsible stewardship with a new stadium that the community and council can be proud of.”
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Dulwich has played in the borough for the past 123 years and has been at Champion Hill since the 1990s.
The club has regularly pulled in crowds to watch the team which has led to Claser to insist the ground is not fit for purpose.
He claimed that 70,000 fans visited the stadium last season for the third year in a row.
It has also been suggested that the club even had to STOP SELLING tickets to avoid going over-capacity.
He added: “These repeated sell-outs are starting to cause negativity in our community.
“They drive people away from the game and actually drive people away from SE22 on the weekends who would rather go elsewhere than risk the disappointment of being turned away.”
Dulwich’s plans for the new stadium would see it boast a capacity of 4,000 fans.
There would be a “kick about” space as well as 219 new homes built in the redevelopment.
Abandoned stadiums
- The Za Luzankami Stadium is set to be demolished despite once being the biggest ground in Czechoslovakia.
- Highbury Stadium is unrecognisable after it was abandoned and turned into luxury flats.
- Cathkin Park has fallen into disrepair despite once hosting England football matches.
- Prague’s Great Strahov Stadium could host 250,000 people but is now abandoned.
- A 2014 World Cup stadium is no longer in use and has had part of the roof removed.
- A former EFL ground has become overgrown with weeds since being vacated five years ago.
Who is Love Island 2025 bombshell Poppy Harrison?
ANOTHER four bombshells have come crashing down on the famous villa — and one of them only dumped her ex a week before jetting off to Majorca.
The Sun exclusively revealed that newly single Poppy Harrison was set to star in Love Island 2025.
Who is Poppy Harrison?
Poppy Harrison is a 22-year-old from Staffordshire who entered Love Island 2025 as a bombshell.
She broke up with her boyfriend just after learning the news that she would be making her entrance into the famous villa.
The Islander flew out to Majorca on the night of June 19, 2025.
A source said: “Poppy is super flirtatious on a night out and I could see her fitting in well with this year’s cast. She is a fan of the show.”
They continued: “Her split with her ex came out of the blue — her boyfriend wasn’t expecting it at all.
“She’s a smart girl and is likely heading into the villa with a game plan.”
As of June 24, 2025, Poppy boasts almost 16,000 followers on Instagram — a number that is sure to skyrocket during her time on Love Island.
On her Insta account, she regularly gives fans a glimpse into her luxurious lifestyle.
In stylish and professional looking pics, she can be seen skiing with her influencer pal Maddie Eastham.
In another, Poppy is proudly showing off her designer purchases and sunning herself in Cannes.
Another shows her with a personalised-plate £50,000 Range Rover Evoque.
She often posts glamorous photos from glitzy nights out, as well as an array of bikini shots from various holidays.
No love lost island
Things got even more heated in the famous villa, with the quartet of new bombshells dropping in and going straight for a steamy sleepover.
[Poppy’s] split with her ex came out of the blue — her boyfriend wasn’t expecting it at all
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In the series’ latest chaotic twist, they have already left the villa — but the quartet didn’t get far, and they’ve got company.
On June 23, 2025, The Sun revealed the new bombshells would be taking four OG Islanders with them to the Casa Amor villa for the night.
In the summer of 2024, the same twist saw Joey Essex and Grace Jackson get together in saucy scenes.
The behaviour of the OGs at the sleepover caused their partners to lose their minds back at the main villa.
A source said: “The saucy sleepover worked brilliantly last year and bosses felt now was the perfect time to deploy the same cheeky twist.
“Dejon and Meg have just made up, Tommy and Megan and Conor and Emily are wavering, and everyone else is scrambling for a connection.
“The bombshells aren’t playing it safe though and their choices make for brilliant TV.”
LOVE ISLAND CONTINUES TONIGHT AT 9PM ON ITV2 AND ITVX.
Love Island 2025 full lineup
- Harry Cooksley: A 30-year-old footballer with charm to spare.
- Shakira Khan: A 22-year-old Manchester-based model, ready to turn heads.
- Megan Moore: A payroll specialist from Southampton, looking for someone tall and stylish.
- Alima Gagigo: International business graduate with brains and ambition.
- Tommy Bradley: A gym enthusiast with a big heart.
- Helena Ford: A Londoner with celebrity connections, aiming to find someone funny or Northern.
- Ben Holbrough: A model ready to make waves.
- Megan Clarke: An Irish actress already drawing comparisons to Maura Higgins.
- Dejon Noel-Williams: A personal trainer and semi-pro footballer, following in his footballer father’s footsteps.
- Aaron Buckett: A towering 6’5” personal trainer.
- Conor Phillips: A 25-year-old Irish rugby pro.
- Antonia Laites: Love Island’s first bombshell revealed as sexy Las Vegas pool party waitress.
- Yasmin Pettet: The 24-year-old bombshell hails from London and works as a commercial banking executive.
- Malisha Jordan: A teaching assistant from Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, who entered Love Island 2025 as a bombshell.
- Emily Moran: Bombshell Welsh brunette from the same town as Love Island 2024 alumni Nicole Samuel.
- Shea Mannings: Works as a scaffolder day-to-day and plays semi-pro football on the side.
- Remell Mullins: Boasts over 18million likes and 500k followers on TikTok thanks to his sizzling body transformation videos.
- Harrison Solomon: Pro footballer and model entering Love Island 2025 as a bombshell.
Departures:
- Kyle Ashman: Axed after an arrest over a machete attack emerged. He was released with no further action taken and denies any wrongdoing.
- Sophie Lee: A model and motivational speaker who has overcome adversity after suffering life-changing burns in an accident.
- Blu Chegini: A boxer with striking model looks, seeking love in the villa.
Thai exports at risk as Strait of Hormuz closes
Thai National Shippers’ Council chairperson Tanakorn Kasetsuwan yesterday discussed potential impacts following Iran’s decision to close the Strait of Hormuz due to Middle Eastern tensions. Tanakorn yesterday, June 23, outlined six strategies to mitigate the effects on the oil, fertiliser, and agriculture sectors, urging the Thai government to ensure energy security and minimise long-term risks. …
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