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The king emerges from Tardis as Commonwealth Games face battle for time and space

The troubled Games looked doomed until Glasgow stepped in but this opening ceremony had plenty of feelgood factor

The Guardian - UK · Jul 23

Time-travelling King Charles starts Glasgow Games party

Three years after the Victorian government pulled the plug as hosts, King Charles arrived in Glasgow via time machine to help open the Commonwealth Games.

AAP · Jul 23

Kyle busts dance moves amid sport diplomacy at Games

Hours before the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony, Australia's sport diplomacy among Oceania nations was in full swing at a Glasgow event.

AAP · Jul 23

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King and Queen arrive in Tardis as Commonwealth Games regenerate in Glasgow

The Scottish city is staging the event for the second time in 12 years after rising costs put paid to Victoria’s hosting.

The Independent UK · Jul 23

King and Queen emerge from Tardis to begin Commonwealth Games opening ceremony

The royal couple opened the Games at the Hydro arena in Glasgow.

Evening Standard · Jul 23

King and Queen have dramatic entrance to kick off Commonwealth Games opening ceremony

The royal couple opened the Games at the Hydro arena in Glasgow

The Independent UK · Jul 23

13 postcodes without power after 'explosion' at Glasgow substation

13 postcode in Glasgow are currently affected by a power outage after firefighters were alerted of a blaze at a substation

The National (Scotland) · Jul 23

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Commonwealth Games 2026: opening ceremony in Glasgow – as it happened

“The friendliest Games in the friendliest city in the friendliest nation” were officially opened, with competition beginning on Friday

The Guardian - UK · Jul 23

Universities just joined a 'defence alliance'. Here's everything wrong with it

Last week, it was announced that 35 universities across the UK, including Edinburgh, Glasgow and Strathclyde universities in Scotland, had founded…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 23

Glasgow venue cancels domestic abuser's 'far-right' event after 'concerns'

A GLASGOW venue has cancelled an upcoming event organised by a convicted domestic abuser ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 23

Why the Commonwealth Games are such an important platform for para sport

The Commonwealth Games, being staged this year in Glasgow, hold para events in the same place and at the same time as the general competition. Not only does this give equal opportunity to all athletes, but it also brings disability sport into the mainstream conversation.

The Conversation · Jul 23

Commonwealth Games 2026 medal table

The final standings for the Glasgow Games after 74 countries competed for 645 medals on offer

The Guardian - UK · Jul 23

Meet para-powerlifter turned Spartacus actor competing in Glasgow Commonwealth Games

The National (Scotland) · Jul 23

How and when to watch the Glasgow Commonwealth Games opening ceremony

The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games officially gets under way on Thursday, with the Bowls being played on Thursday morning through the afternoon,…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 23

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The Economic Times · Jul 23

Commonwealth Games 2026 Opening Ceremony Live: Who is performing tonight? Full performers list, time, venue and where to watch

Commonwealth Games 2026 Opening Ceremony Live: Glasgow will host the Commonwealth Games 2026 Opening Ceremony on Thursday, July 23, officially kicking off the XXIII Commonwealth Games. The spectacular event will feature live performances by leading Scottish artists, dazzling visuals and the traditional Parade of Nations. Scottish cycling legend Sir Chris…

The Independent UK · Jul 23

Katarina Johnson-Thompson headlines high-profile Commonwealth Games absentees

Dina Asher-Smith, Matthew Hudson-Smith and Daryll Neita also withdraw from Glasgow competition.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 23

Glasgow jobs at risk as major employer to axe 800 roles

Hundreds of British Gas jobs in Scotland are set to be axed as the energy giant slashes 1,300 roles across the UK ...

The Guardian - UK · Jul 23

Final hurrah? Glasgow’s cut-price Commonwealth Games fight for survival

Having stepped in when Victoria deemed the event ‘a waste of taxpayer money’, organisers are bullish about the Games’ future

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The Economic Times · Jul 23

Judoka Arun Kumar withdrawn from CWG after failing dope test

Indian judoka Arun Kumar has been withdrawn from the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. He failed an out-of-competition dope test for an anabolic steroid. The National Anti-Doping Agency has handed him a provisional suspension. This withdrawal reduces the overall Indian contingent size to 124 athletes. Arun had previously won a gold medal…

Evening Standard · Jul 23

Dead police officer investigated over sex offences and attempted murder

Alan Greer, 47, was arrested on April 24 this year after a woman came forward to say she was raped in her home in Glasgow in 2012.

The Economic Times · Jul 23

Commonwealth Games 2026 Full Schedule: Dates, fixtures, key events and full day-wise schedule in Glasgow

Commonwealth Games 2026 schedule: The Commonwealth Games 2026 will commence in Glasgow, Scotland, on July 23. Athletes from approximately 74 nations will compete across a focused ten-sport program. Key events include athletics, boxing, gymnastics, and weightlifting competitions throughout the games. Lawn bowls and swimming finals are scheduled for the initial…

The Independent UK · Jul 23

Why is Keely Hodgkinson not competing at Commonwealth Games?

Hodgkinson has elected not to enter the event in Glasgow with a busy summer schedule to manage

The Independent UK · Jul 23

Which sports were cut from Commonwealth Games 2026?

Glasgow is staging a slimmed-down version of the Commonwealth Games after the state of Victoria backed out of hosting three years ago

The National (Scotland) · Jul 23

Armed police stormed Glasgow shopping centre after man spotted with 'gun'

Armed police stormed Glasgow's St Enoch Centre after reports of a man with a gun. An 18-year-old was arrested after a BB gun was recovered…

The Economic Times · Jul 23

Commonwealth Games 2026: From Neeraj Chopra to Mirabai Chanu, here are 5 Indian players leading medal hopes in Glasgow

Meet the five Indian Commonwealth Games 2026: India's 125-member squad begins the Commonwealth Games 2026 campaign in Glasgow. Neeraj Chopra leads medal hopes in javelin throw after injury recovery. Mirabai Chanu aims for gold in weightlifting, a consistent contender. Lovlina Borgohain carries boxing expectations while Tejinderpal Singh Toor seeks a…

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