Damon Albarn: 'We're gonna need more drugs to get through absurd AI'
Damon Albarn is not a fan of AI-created music and branded people who use software to create tunes like other artists are "f****** idiots".
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Russia to announce a verdict in Navalny's case; Kremlin critic expects lengthy prison term
Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is due to hear the verdict in his latest trial on extremism charges
1970-01-01 08:00
Niger media guide
An overview of the media in Niger, including links to broadcasters and newspapers.
1970-01-01 08:00
Tristan Tate fires shots at Lizzo amid harassment scandal, claims his 'victims' vouch for his innocence, trolls label him 'irrelevant'
Tristan Tate called Lizzo a 'horrible person' and asked, 'Where are my victims?'
1970-01-01 08:00
Top Court in India Suspends Rahul Gandhi’s Conviction
India’s top court stayed Rahul Gandhi’s conviction in a high-stakes defamation case, enabling the opposition leader to seek
1970-01-01 08:00
Aaron Ramsdale reveals wife suffered miscarriage just before on-pitch assault
Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale has revealed he was still coming to terms with his wife’s miscarriage as he was assaulted after Arsenal’s north London derby win at Tottenham last season. The 25-year-old had kept a clean sheet as the Gunners won at the home of their neighbours on 15 January to keep their Premier League title ambitions alive. As Ramsdale collected his water bottle from behind the goal, Spurs fan Joseph Watts leapt onto the advertising hoarding and aimed a boot at the his back. Watts was eventually given a four-year banning order having been charged with assault and throwing a missile onto the pitch. Speaking immediately after the game, Ramsdale told Sky Sports: “It’s a shame because it’s just a game of football at the end of the day. I think both sets of players tried to bring me away. Thankfully nothing actually happened too drastic. It’s a sour taste.” Now the England international has explained that he was already dealing with pain in his private life before the incident at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. “There are things that go on in our lives that the public has no idea about, and the past year has been an emotional rollercoaster for me and my family,” he wrote for The Players’ Tribune. “After the high of climbing to the top of the Premier League table and going off to my first World Cup, my wife and I found out that we were expecting our first child. “Mikel (Arteta) gave me a few extra days off after the World Cup, so we went on a brief holiday. It was genuinely the happiest time of our lives. And yeah ... there’s no easy way to say this, but I feel like it’s important that people know. “On the flight home, my wife had a miscarriage. “There’s really no way that I can describe the pain of that six-hour flight back to London, even now. I just want people out there to know that they’re not alone if they’re going through it themselves.” Arteta offered Ramsdale additional time off - “in the middle of the title race, with so much pressure on the club... for me, that’s a manager” - but he opted to play on. “Three days later, we were playing Spurs in the derby, and for me that was the only way to get my mind off things. Football has always been my escape. I told the manager I wanted to play,” he added. “It couldn’t have been a better night. We won 2-0 under the floodlights, and our away fans were going absolutely ballistic. If you watch the match back, you can see me beaming at the final kick of the ball. I went to get my water bottle behind the goal, and never in a million years would I ever think that I’d get kicked in the back by a Tottenham fan. “I’ve had some very spicy banter with fans all over the English leagues. I’ve been called everything you can imagine. But it’s never crossed the line like that. I remember when I got back to the dressing room, I couldn’t even celebrate because I got pulled out to give a police statement.” “You know, I almost felt bad for the bloke who had done it, because I thought to myself: If he only knew me as a person, and what I’m actually going through right now, there’s no way that he would’ve done that. If we bumped into each other one day and got chatting about football, we’d probably be mates.” Ramsdale, who is now expecting a baby with wife Georgina, also wrote about the challenges faced by his brother, who is gay, and wants to see football become a sport that is a “welcoming place for everyone”. “I want my brother, Ollie - or anyone of any sexuality, race or religion - to come to games without having to fear abuse,” he wrote. “And when we lift a trophy at the Emirates Stadium, I want my brother there with me.” The Gaygooners group of LGBT+ Arsenal fans welcomed the support of Ramsdale, who signed off his letter with “Love you, bro”. “We’re so very proud to have aaronramsdale98 as a true ally and for being so brave to talk about such important issues,” Gaygooners wrote on Twitter. “We can’t wait to be cheering you on this season Aaron!” Read More A new era for old empires? How a summer of rebuilding could change the Premier League How the Women’s World Cup delivered its greatest ever group stage — against all the odds Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus to miss start of season after knee surgery Erik ten Hag happy with display in Manchester United’s victory over Arsenal Manchester United seize on errors to beat Arsenal in New Jersey Women’s World Cup LIVE: Latest news and updates as England prepare for last-16
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How long have Gayle King and Oprah Winfrey been friends? Iconic TV hosts started their careers at same place
While the two had different backgrounds, they both landed in the same place at the start of their careers in journalism
1970-01-01 08:00
WPP Is Latest Ad Agency Hit by Tech Giant Marketing Cutbacks
After massive layoffs earlier this year, technology giants have found one more item to slash: marketing budgets. Several
1970-01-01 08:00
When is Sinead O'Connor’s funeral? Devastated family members receive singer's body after autopsy
Sinead O'Connor was 56-years-old at the time of her death on July 26 in London
1970-01-01 08:00
IShowSpeed thrilled to hit 19M YouTube subscribers as his mother visits him amid hospitalization, fans dub him 'GOAT'
In a surprising twist, despite his health issues, IShowSpeed achieved a significant milestone by surpassing 19 million subscribers on YouTube
1970-01-01 08:00
Germany, Brazil & Canada are out. Here's why this is the most open Women's World Cup ever
Change is happening fast in women’s soccer and a leveling of the playing field is being showcased across the globe in the biggest Women's World Cup to date
1970-01-01 08:00
Football transfer rumours: PSG eye four Real Madrid stars as Mbappe revenge; Barcelona reject Neymar return
Friday's football transfer rumours, with updates on Kylian Mbappe, Neymar, Eduardo Camavinga, Rodrygo, Harry Maguire & more.
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