UK - The Independent

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1. Netflix pauses production on new Denzel Washington film due to budget concerns

   Film was slated to star Washington as the famous Carthaginian war general

2. Makerfield by-election debate live: Burnham announces he will challenge Starmer as first hustings begins

   Reform candidate has been accused of making sexist remarks in unearthed social media posts

3. Devon helicopter crash: Three Royal Navy service members who died in training exercise named

   Britain’s only female commando among three victims of Wednesday’s crash

4. Removed Love Island USA contestant apologizes over racial slur videos

5. Giant lizards are invading and spreading disease in US state as officials urge residents to kill them

   The Argentine black and white tegu can prey on a wide range of animals and reproduce quickly — making it a massive nuisance for Georgia wildlife officials

6. Qualifier Maja Chwalinska plans perfect end to Paris dream after reaching final

   The Pole is one win away from emulating Emma Raducanu and will face Mirra Andreeva on Saturday.

7. BBC newsreader scrolls on phone during live broadcast – but for an important reason

8. My legs were numb – Ollie Robinson overcome with joy on superb England comeback

   Robinson spent two years fearing his international career was over.

9. World Cup 2026 – Group D guide: Hosts USA face Turkey, Australia and Paraguay in open group

   Mauricio Pochettino leads the co-hosts United States this summer in an intriguing group alongside Turkey, Australia and Paraguay

10. Starmer ‘profoundly humbled’ after meeting Henry Nowak’s family at Downing Street