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Clash After Stabbing Victim Vigil Turns Violent In Southport

Clash After Stabbing Victim Vigil Turns Violent In Southport
Jul 31 2024 Share

A knife attack during a Taylor Swift-themed dance event in Southport, northern England, resulted in the deaths of three young girls and left five others critically injured.

The victims were identified as Bebe King, 6, Elsie Dot Stancombe, 7, and Alice Dasilva Aguiar, 9. Eight children and two adults were stabbed, with five children and both adults remaining in critical condition.

A 17-year-old male suspect from nearby Banks was arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder, and police have ruled out terrorism. Authorities have urged the public not to speculate about the suspect’s identity.

The attack has deeply shocked the UK, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer and other officials condemning the violence and offering condolences to the victims’ families.

“Those who have hijacked the vigil for the victims with violence and thuggery have insulted the community as it grieves”, wrote Starmer. “They will feel the full force of the law.”

Elsie Dot Stancombe, Alice Dasilva Aguiar and Bebe King (left to right) were identified as the victims of the stabbing, with Alice being the last to succumb to her injuries on Tuesday. Others are still hospitalised for critical injuries.

A peaceful vigil held in Southport turned violent when far-right protesters, believed to be linked to the English Defence League, clashed with police, leading to injuries among 39 officers and damage to local property.

The violence was reportedly fuelled by misinformation about the suspect’s identity. The Muslim Council of Britain condemned the exploitation of the tragedy to incite Islamophobia and called for action against rising far-right extremism.

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Former ‘World’s Strongest Man’, Edward Hall, Spotted in Valletta

Former 'World's Strongest Man', Edward Hall, Spotted in Valletta
Jul 31 2024 Share

Edward Stephen Hall, British strongman famous for his 500 kg deadlift world record and his 2017 World’s Strongest Man title, was recently spotted in Valletta, Malta.

Hall has won multiple national titles, including England’s Strongest Man, Britain’s Strongest Man, and UK’s Strongest Man. In 2022, he lost to fellow World’s Strongest Man winner Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson in a boxing match dubbed “The Heaviest Boxing Match in History.” Hall hosted the TV series Eddie Eats America (2018) and appeared in The Strongest Man in History (2019) on the History Channel. He made his acting debut as an extra in the action film Expend4bles (2023).

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Sasha Gatt Tests Positive For COVID After Olympics Race

Sasha Gatt Tests Positive For COVID After Olympics Race
Jul 31 2024 Share

Taking to social media, Maltese olympic swimmer Sasha Gatt revealed that she tested positive for COVID-19 after her race.

This came as she opened up about her experience at the Olympics, writing:

‘After years of preparation and sacrifices boiling down to one moment, my journey at the Paris Olympic Games ends here.’

 

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‘My performance was definitely not the outcome I expected or the result of the hard work I’ve put in. Only a very few people actually know how much I’ve been through these past 3 years and how much I fought to be here.’

‘Unfortunately after feeling unwell I tested positive for Covid after my race however I still went out there today and gave it my best shot not only for myself but for my coach who has been by my side through every single good and bad moment.’

She thanked everyone for the support as her Olympics journey comes to a close.

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London Museum’s new Pigeon Logo Leaves Locals Unimpressed

London Museum's new Pigeon Logo Leaves Locals Unimpressed
Jul 31 2024 Share

The Museum of London, has revealed a new logo as part of its rebranding , which has sparked mixed reactions. The museum, scheduled to move to Smithfield Market in 2026 after delays and budget issues, unveiled a new log featuring a white clay pigeon with glittery golden excrement.

Museum Director Sharon Ament explained to Artnet that the design symbolizes London’s blend of “grit and glitter.” Senior curator  Francis Marshall highlighted pigeons as long-standing symbols of the city.

The logo has faced criticism, Maxwell Blowfield, writing for the museum industry newsletter maxwell museums, disapproved of the choice, stating, ” In 15 years of living here, I can tell you nobody talks about pigeons.” He also doubted its originality, considering Paris’s pigeon-themed merchandise for the 2024 Olympics.

Despite the criticism, the museum aims to stay relevant by mirroring London’s diverse stories. Designed by Uncommon Creative Studio, the logo was developed with input from 33 Londoners, including artist, chefs, and museum professionals. Ament defended the logo, proposing a new interpretation of London and  its animal cohabitation.

Though London is fairly extraordinary in and of itself, Blowfield said that the embled “seems to lack a meaningful representation of what makes London exceptional.”

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