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King to captain England for wheelchair Ashes

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When England travel to Australia for the Ashes series of wheelchair rugby league in October, World Cup winner Lewis King will be their captain.

King, 40, joins the London Roosters in the role after Tom Halliwell, the team’s regular captain, was sidelined with a shoulder injury.

Jack Brown, a Halifax Panthers player who spent four years coaching in Australia, has been appointed vice-captain.

King, a 24 year old man from Kent, was diagnosed with a blood clot on his spine in 2009, which required a 21-hour emergency operation and left him partially paralyzed.

He soon made the England squad when he first joined Dartford-based club Argonauts in 2016 and began playing wheelchair rugby league.

Being appointed captain is incredible, especially for a Dartford bloke who wouldn’t have known anything about rugby league growing up because wheelchair rugby is a special sport and the England squad are a special group.

When England defeated France 28-24 at Manchester Central to win the Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup in November 2022, King scored the third of their five tries, with Brown scoring the other.

For me, it was an incredible honor to announce Lewis King would take over as England’s head coach.

He has experienced inspirational growth since suffering a transformative injury 16 years ago.

To compete in a sport on an equal level with his younger brother Harry, who lost both legs to meningitis as a baby, Brown, a non-disabled player, first started wheelchair basketball and then wheelchair rugby league.

Two of a team’s five players are disabled, according to international regulations in wheelchair rugby league.

On October 30 and November 2, England and Australia will play on the Gold Coast, respectively.

They’ll play two matches against state rivals, Queensland on the Sunshine Coast on October 24 and New South Wales on October 24 in Sydney.

On August 7th, Coyd named his 10-person team for the trip, which included uncapped players Finlay O’Neill and Luis Domingos of Castleford Tigers.

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Viral make-up trend sees beauty fans recreating an ‘exhausted’ look – here’s why

The “tired girl trend” has gained a lot of popularity in recent weeks thanks to beauty bloggers who master the worn-out look. Here’s how to do it yourself at home.

Emma Chamberlain has nailed the undereye look(Image: Christopher Polk/Variety via Getty)

The most recent trend in makeup is somewhat different from the ‘clean girl’ aesthetic or the ‘glass skin’ look.

The “tired girl” trend is currently roiling, with many people reliving the tired seduction eye look with fluttery lashes and dark under-eyes. The most recent tired girl trend may be something you’ve already been nailing without realizing it. Following trends can be great for inspiration for make-up and products.

The looks, as seen online, include fake dark circles, red pigment under the eyes, mascara, foundation, concealer, and occasionally fake lashes.

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With over 300, 000 views and stars like Lily Rose-Depp, Gabbriette, and Emma Chamberlain adopting the style, the tired girl trend has developed into its own TikTok category. Lara Violetta, an influential woman, backed up her claim that eye bags are so fashionable by claiming that she actually had to work for them.

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Lily-Rose Depp always sports a smokey eye look(Image: AFP via Getty Images)

In the Netflix series Wednesday, Jenna Ortega’s makeup, which features lightly smudged eyes framed by dark shadows that emphasize or imitate under-eye bags, is perhaps best exemplified by the Tired Girl Look. TikToker @nerulera describes a phenomenal 12-step routine as “tired girl make-up” and “tired seduction.”

One person cheated, “This is what my make-up always looks like because I always look tired and don’t need to add eye shadow,” another chimed, “That’s my make-up routine, but I always look tired so I don’t need to add eye shadow.”

If you want to recreate the look, Kylie Cosmetics offer the perfect smokey eyeshadow shades in the Kylie Cosmetics The Smokey Palette (£27) from LookFantastic. Offering 10 cool-toned pigments, the shadow selection ranges from pale nudes to rich mocha hues and each creamy shadow blends seamlessly onto the lid to deliver soft neutral looks to bold smokey eyes.

Alternatively, theAnastasia Beverly Hills Mini Sultry Eye Shadow Palette (£29) gives more neutral tones with a slight smokey hue, and the luxurious eyeshadow collection features nine highly-pigmented shades in an array of matte and metallic finishes, perfect for both daytime and evening glamour.

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Or for a cheaper option, Makeup Revolution The Smokey Icon Grunge Palette (£8.99) inspired by the undeniable glamour of rock and roll, the eyeshadow palette features an array of smoky hues for endless eye looks. Channel your inner rebel with two versatile cream pigments that can be used as eyeliner and shadow for a statement look.

Ed Sheeran halts show as couple breaks up in awkward moment

At one of Ed Sheeran’s shows, the awkward situation was captured and he took to Instagram to share it with his fans.

We’ve seen plenty of fans get engaged at concerts over the years, but at one of Ed Sheeran’s recent shows, quite the opposite happened. Two of his loyal fans had broken up after purchasing tickets but still decided to attend together.

Cameras picked up the moment Ed, 34, spoke to them in the crowd as he took to his Instagram feed to post the awkward moment on Saturday (August 30). A woman in the crowd could be seen holding up a poster that read: “He’s a p***k. Broke up with me two months ago.”

The musician paused his song to read out the poster before contrilling himself and telling her he would dedicate his next song to her. The lyrics to “I wish that you would look in the mirror cause if you did, you’d see the problem is you cause you’re a prick” were then sung by him before moving on to A Little More, a 2025 song.

The song is about the slow decay of a once-loving relationship, as resentment replaces affection. The video features Harry Potter actor Rupert Grint and details the powerful build up of hate for a former friend.

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Two fans had attended the show together despite breaking up prior(Image: instagram/teddysphotos)
The female fan held up a poster to the crowd
The female fan held up a poster to the audience(Image: instagram/teddysphotos)

The female fan is seen singing the lyrics to her ex-boyfriend’s song as he hangs his head in shame in the short clip. Ed continued, asking if tonight was an attempt to reunite them. She responded, “I don’t know.

The singer continued, “So it’s not entirely, totally finished. Talk it out, establish trust, and have a conversation. There’s nothing worse than feeling pressured by 45 000 people. As the fan began to cry while watching, he kept playing the song.

Fans flocked to the Instagram post’s comments section and expressed their opinions on the awkward but unintentional situation, captioned “Relationship counseling by Sheeran.”

Another devoted follower declared, “THIS IS SO AMAZING! If they ever come back together, we’ll need to know. Do your thing, Instagram, while another user remarked, “They still communicated enough to be front row.” We firmly believe in you.

While a fourth added: “She’ll realize she’s worth more than the ex who dumped her and find a better person after having @teddysphotos sing her.”

Ed’s Mathematics Tour is currently taking in Europe, which will end on September 7 in Germany. The singer has already announced a 2026 tour date despite this.

In July, he announced he will be performing his Loop Tour next year but many of his fans were left disappointed after the opening dates were revealed and there were none in the UK. Instead, he revealed dates in Australia and New Zealand between January and March.

The singer made the announcement on Instagram. Beginning a brand-new tour called the LOOP tour next year, Ed shared a picture of him holding up his guitar in front of his adoring fans as well as a tour poster.

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Ed recently announced a 2026 tour but not all of his fans were left happy(Image: GETTY)

New stage, new techniques, a new set up, new songs, and all-new classics. I can’t wait to be back in Australia and New Zealand for the best time in January, February, and March 2026. Tickets are available through Thursday, July 29. See you there.

Fans are eager to see the tour in their own country, but some users were offended by the choice to only announce Australia and New Zealand.

His US fans weren’t particularly thrilled, either, despite the absence of any UK dates. COME BACK TO THE US NOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW Another agreed as they pleaded: “Please let me know about the USA dates soon.

Another person sung the words “You should promote your album also in Europe,” next to a crying emoji face. Any chances of dating in the EU, “asked a fourth.

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Another user added, “You kind of stay on tour, so crazy!” Really believed you’d take a break, but I’m so excited to see you in 2027 and hopefully.

Alaba Rago Market Demolition Aimed At Crippling Northern Businessmen In Lagos – Arewa Media Forum

Following the recent desecration of the Alaba Rago Market by the Lagos State Government, the Arewa Broadcast Media Practitioners Forum (ABMPF) has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to lead an “onslaught” against Northern traders in Lagos.

The Forum expresses its regret over the demolition project, which is said to have affected hundreds of shops and over 40 mosques, in a statement released on Sunday and signed by its Chairman, Abdullahi Yelwa. The organization claimed that Northerners’ businesses were disproportionately targeted by the operation.

The demolition was carried out without prior notice or due process, leaving thousands of traders without access to their goods or property, according to the ABMPF. The Forum claimed that the state government had fabricated a land grab under the guise of modernization and that the economic losses were over 20 billion.

The statement read, “This inhumane action has left thousands of Northerners without a source of livelihood,” as it clearly shows that Lagos State governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu wants to drive away people from some ethnic groups.

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The Forum urged political, traditional, and religious leaders in Northern Nigeria to intervene before tensions escalate further and warned that such actions could lead to retaliatory sentiments.

They noted that Alaba Rago Market has been in operation for more than 80 years and is a major trading hub for the region’s Northern communities. The Forum argued that the practice of labeling its residents and traders as squatters is both unfair and historically inaccurate.

The ABMPF criticized what it perceives as a double standard by drawing comparisons to Northern states like Kaduna and Katsina, where Yoruba communities reportedly live peacefully and own property without discrimination.

The Lagos State Government should treat Northerners in Alaba, who have lived there for generations, as non-indigenes who can be evicted at will, according to the statement.

Marafa Confirms Resignation From APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has confirmed that Senator Kabiru Marafa will step down.

The Zamfara State presidential campaign coordinator for the former Tinubu/Shettima 2023 made this known to Channels Television via a text message on Sunday.

Following a meeting held last Wednesday or Thursday where leaders unanimously voted to dump the APC over what they saw as injustice, neglect, and worsening insecurity in Zamfara State, Marafa was confirmed.

The group expressed grave concern about the state’s depreciating security situation in a communiqué released at the conclusion of the meeting, citing recent data that showed Zamfara to be the state with the most kidnapping cases nationwide.

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The group also claimed that during the recent Kaura Namoda bye-election, security forces were deployed to ensure the APC’s victory rather than defend lives.

Despite the state’s contribution to APC’s 2023 presidential victory, Marafa’s loyalists criticized what they termed deliberate marginalization of Zamfara for political appointments.

They noted that Zamfara received just one ministerial slot, compared to other states in the North-West, and that the federal government has not or has not intervened in areas that have been devastated by banditry attacks.

Indonesia protesters clash with riot police as tensions soar

In Indonesia, violent clashes between riot police and protesters have erupted, with low-paid residents reportedly receiving low wages from the general public.

After a video of a delivery rider being allegedly run over by an armored police vehicle at a rally last week went viral, causing outrage in several of Southeast Asia’s biggest cities, tensions erupted on Sunday.

At least three people were killed in a fire started by protesters at a council building in eastern Indonesia on Saturday, according to a local official.

Less than a year into his rule, the protests are the largest and most violent of Prabowo Subianto’s presidency, which is a crucial test for the ex-general.

Over the weekend, protesters gathered again in various locations throughout Indonesia’s vast archipelago. In front of Bali, Indonesia’s most well-known tourist hotspot, hundreds of students and “ojek” motorcycle taxi drivers staged a protest.

As social media app TikTok announced it had temporarily suspended its live feature for “a few days” in Indonesia, where it has more than 100 million users, hundreds of students in Surabaya also staged a demonstration outside the East Java police headquarters.

On Friday, hundreds of people gathered outside the headquarters of the elite Mobile Brigade Corps (Brimob), the paramilitary police force they blamed for the death of motorcycle performer Affan Kurniawan the day before in Jakarta.

President Prabowo urged calm and mandated an investigation into the driver’s death, calling on the police to be held accountable.