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Murdered PhD student’s boyfriend told family he’d ‘ran off’ days before his body was found in a shed

Deundray Cottrell, 31, was found dead on July 6 after he was last seen at a Fourth of July party at his sister’s home in Birmingham, Alabama

The Independent UK

New Year review – Blake’s 7, redemption and rap as Birmingham Opera Company turn to Tippett

This staging of Michael Tippett’s complex opera, whose story of impoverished 80s Britain takes in sci-fi, street slang and electric guitar, is a remarkable feat.

The Guardian - UK

Birmingham remain clear in North Group after skittling Nottinghamshire for 57

Surrey strengthened their grip on the South Group after seeing rivals slip up.

The Independent UK

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Black- and Asian-led take on Wagner in Midlands aims to open up opera access

Artistic director of Birmingham production of The Flying Dutchman says he hopes to inspire more people to get involved

The Guardian - UK

Pakistan's chief selector Wahab Riaz brutally trolled for dropping a simple catch - Watch

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan fast bowler and current national chief selector Wahab Riaz faced criticism on Saturday for his poor fielding effort while playing for Pakistan in the 'World Championship of Legends' match against archrivals India in Birmingham on Saturday.

The Times of India

Watch: Harbhajan Singh, Kamran Akmal come face to face in India vs Pakistan WCL game after row over comment on Sikhs

Kamran Akmal's controversial comment on Sikhs while talking about India pacer Arshdeep Singh on a TV show in Pakistan last month during the T20 World Cup had led to a widspread outrage and also angered former India offspinner Harbhajan Singh. Almost a month since that day, the two came face…

The Times of India

Birmingham team achieve world record internet speed 4.5m times faster than broadband

The hope is that the advance could lead to a big leap in download speeds for internet users

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Labour cannot afford to be complacent over pro-Gaza vote losses

It took years for Labour to wake up to its loss of ‘red wall’ support. The work to repair relations over Gaza should start today

The Guardian - UK

Why places like Birmingham, Alabama are key to securing U.S. biotech dominance as China tries to close the gap

If America has any hope of maintaining its leadership in biotechnology, we must invest in places like Alabama.

Fortune

"I felt like I'd been cleansed." Comedian Frank Skinner says seeing this legendary metal guitarist was "like a fabulous meditative experience"

Birmingham comedian Frank Skinner shares how seeing a legendary guitarist helped him forget life's problems - and the time he upset Eric Clapton

Metal Hammer

Airline blames ‘very confusing’ post-Brexit passport rules as passenger turned away from two flights

Exclusive: ‘It was devastating missing out on seeing my friends who live abroad’ says passenger turned away twice in one day at Birmingham airport

The Independent UK

Black economic boycotts of the civil rights era still offer lessons on how to achieve a just society

Signed into law nearly 60 years ago, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 outlawed discrimination in the U.S. based on “race, color, sex, religion, or national origin.”

The Conversation

“Why not? Let’s do a song with Geezer!” Watch Foo Fighters tear through Black Sabbath’s Paranoid with Geezer Butler on bass

At last night’s Birmingham show, the Foos brought out local hero and Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler and nailed a heavy metal classic

Metal Hammer

Hunger, debt and anguish: all are there at a Midlands baby bank after 14 years of Tory rule

The Conservatives want us to think child poverty is somehow normal. When you vote next Thursday, remember that chilling fact, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan

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The Independent UK

‘We need leadership’: Alistair Carns on leaving the military to become a Labour minister

A colonel and former marine has been appointed veterans’ minister five days after being elected as a Labour MP. Kim Sengupta talks to him about his decision to stand

The Independent UK

Top Royal Marine standing as MP says only Labour can be trusted on defence

Exclusive: Col Alistair Carns gave up the chance to become one of Britain’s youngest brigadiers in order to stand for Labour in Birmingham

The Guardian - UK

Birmingham election candidate apologises for ‘deeply disturbing’ remarks about women

Independent candidate Akhmed Yakoob pledges to ‘fight misogyny’ after outcry over podcast comments

The Guardian - UK

Jess Phillips on campaign trail: ‘I’m trying to remind people we have power to change things’

The Birmingham Yardley MP on Gaza, austerity and restoring optimism to the voting public

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Tomljanovic reaches first grasscourt final at Edgbaston

Ajla Tomljanovic has reached her first grass-court final in the Birmingham Classic and is in line for the biggest triumph of her career.

The Independent UK

Government U-turn is causing long security waits, says Birmingham airport boss

Exclusive: Nick Barton says passenger anxiety levels are ‘off the scale’ but says everyone is getting through security in under an hour

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Birmingham Honors Baseball Legend Willie Mays With Mural Unveiling

Tributes pour in for baseball legend Willie Mays as the baseball community mourns his passing and celebrates his enduring legacy.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Broncos signing UFL star Dondrea Tillman to 3-year, $2.84M contract

The Broncos are set to sign Birmingham Stallions star Dondrea Tillman to a 3-year, $2.84 million contract. He dominated the UFL this spring.

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