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US ‘hitwoman in hijab’ was foiled when her gun jammed and is now on the run, prosecutors say

Aimee Betro, 44, was allegedly recruited by British father and son Mohammed Aslam, 56, and Mohammed Nazir, 30, to conduct a revenge killing in the UK

The Independent UK

Major Birmingham redevelopment plans fail residents on green space, campaigners say

Plans for the £1.9bn Smithfield scheme include a park that is smaller than a football pitch, falling short of the council’s own guidelines

The Guardian - UK

Poor investment in UK regional cities curbed economic growth, report finds

Standards of living lag behind G7 countries US, France and Germany, as 50th summit approaches

The Guardian - UK

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Michigan State football extends grayshirt offer to Birmingham Groves star, Barry Sanders’ son

Michigan State football has extended a grayshirt offer to the son of Barry Sanders

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How 14 years of Conservative rule has made council bankruptcy commonplace

A growing number of councils in England have declared bankruptcy since 2018, most recently Nottingham, Woking, Thurrock and Birmingham. With the situation in the devolved nations of the UK looking similarly precarious, the question of quite what has happened to local government finances in the UK is an urgent one.

The Conversation

"For 90s alt rock fans, this is the holy grail": Weezer and The Smashing Pumpkins kick off their UK tour with setlists that are a Gen-X wet dream

Live debuts, surprise covers and all the alt rock hits you could ever possibly want - Weezer and Smashing Pumpkins kick off their UK tour in Birmingham

Metal Hammer

The ‘vehicle vultures’ terrorising residential streets and city car parks as demand for parts surges

A car parts shortage with its roots in the Covid pandemic and the war in Ukraine has fuelled a criminal craze of stripping vehicles in the street

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Where to watch Euro 2024 in Birmingham

FourFourTwo looks at where to watch Euro 2024 in Birmingham, with the best pubs, bars and venues to take in this summer's action

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Britney Spears puzzles fans as she shares sketch of Birmingham's Bullring and St Martin's church

The singer, 42, left her social media followers baffled by her recent post

Evening Standard

Birmingham Airport liquid rules spark confusion fears as passengers still only allowed 100ml in hand luggage

Third category of aviation security for passengers flying from UK airports: liquids remain in baggage but in bottles not over 100ml

The Independent UK

Birmingham-Southern Baseball Team's Inspiring Journey To World Series

Birmingham-Southern College's Panthers baseball team shines in Division III World Series amidst college closure, embodying resilience and unity.

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Girl shot in Hackney was on school holiday visit from Birmingham

Girl remains in critical condition after being hit by bullet in suspected drive-by attack

The Guardian - UK

‘Labour will struggle’: Birmingham voters in a bind – and not just over Gaza

Alum Rock in Ladywood has become a protest hub – with local people saying poverty and other issues will also dictate vote

The Guardian - UK

"A crowd that likes the idea of The Big Rock Show but find Foo Fighters a bit shouty." Nickelback do exactly what Nickelback do at Birmingham's Utilita Arena - and their fans wouldn't have it any other way

Nickelback prove they're still one of rock's biggest draws on a sold-out UK arena tour

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‘Genuinely a con’: Lego enthusiasts bemoan half-empty room at Birmingham NEC event

Brick Fest Live promised lifesize models and rare collectibles but disappointed visitors of all ages

The Guardian - UK

‘I just let it rip!’: jumbo amateur rock band bangs the drum for Brum

Brum Rocks, born out of community musical groups, will bring together dozens of performers to play a new anthem for Birmingham

The Independent UK

Nicki Minaj holds moment of silence for ‘dear friend’ Princess Diana in Birmingham

The rapper was responding to a fan who said they were from Wales

Guitar World

“I picked him up and we drove by a music shop. I said, 'Do you want to pick a guitar up?' and we did – one of his Eddie Van Halen ones”: Tony Iommi on that time Eddie Van Halen helped co-write a Black Sabbath song – but didn’t get a credit

Van Halen joined the band for a rehearsal in Birmingham, England, and ended up contributing a solo to a track

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The Times of India

'This is not PSL': Shoaib Malik criticizes Pakistan team after loss to England

NEW DELHI: Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Malik has voiced strong criticism of the team management following Pakistan's 23-run defeat to England in the second T20I on Saturday. The loss in Birmingham leaves the Babar Azam-led side trailing 0-1 in the four-match series after the first T20I was washed out.

The Times of India

Babar Azam overtakes Rohit Sharma for this big T20I record

NEW DELHI: England beat Pakistan by 23 runs in the 2nd T20I at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Saturday to take a 1-0 lead in the four-match series. The first game was washed out.

The Times of India

Watch: Babar Azam misses 'conditional gift' of Mercedes car from a fan

Pakistan played the second T20I on their tour of England on Saturday in Birmingham and Babar Azam could have received a Mercedes car as gift, but the visiting team's skipper missed it by 68 runs as per the conditions laid down by the fan-girl who came up with the offer…

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Birmingham-Southern baseball advances to D-III College World Series as the college is about to close

Birmingham-Southern will advance to the D-III College World Series without a school to represent.

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Pro-Life Activist Fined For Silent Thoughts In Buffer Zone

Pro-life activist fined for violating 'buffer zone' regulations near abortion facility in Birmingham, UK. Debate continues on balancing free speech and pri...

The Guardian - UK

Birmingham Ladywood voters: tell us which issues will decide this election

The Guardian is reporting from the constituency of Birmingham Ladywood to find out what issues people there care about most – and we want your help

The Independent UK

Today is busiest day for UK air travel since 2019, with two flights taking off every minute

‘Absolute carnage trying to get through security at Birmingham airport’ – passenger Chloë Pardoe

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