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One of the most ridiculous moments in World Cup history involved a star playing for Zaire, now known as DR Congo, but there was a sinister reason behind his infamous actions.The 2026 World Cup marks the first tournament that DR Congo have played since they featured in the 1974 tournament as Zaire. And it’s fair to say the country has enjoyed a much better time of it than their appearance in West Germany, as the Leopards prepare to face England on Wednesday evening in the round of 32.Zaire failed to score and shipped 14 goals…

A childhood dream has come true for Miley Cyrus after she was honoured with her own Barbie Signature Collector doll.Fresh from receiving her very own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in May, the popstar has now been transformed into a toy doll by Mattell and fans will be able to buy shops now."Seeing my Barbie for the first time is a dream come true," Miley said. "We spent so much time really digging into the details. That’s something that wasn't just important to me in designing the Barbie, but it’s also very important to…

Maria Pearson, 70, was convicted of stabbing her ex-boyfriend's new partner, Janet Newton, to death in 1986. She is now set to be released under strict conditions09:47, 01 Jul 2026View 7 ImagesPearson is set to be released after nearly four decadesThe UK's longest-serving female prisoner is set to be freed after the Parole Board sanctioned her release. Maria Pearson, 70, has spent the best part of 39 years locked up after stabbing her ex-boyfriend's new girlfriend, Janet Newton, to death in 1986.She was originally sentenced…

Will Scottie retain the Claret Jug? Order your copy now for your hole by hole guide!Charlie Bennett08:56, 01 Jul 2026View 2 ImagesPORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JULY 20: Scottie Scheffler of the United States lifts the Claret Jug on the 18th green following victory on Day Four of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 20, 2025 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by Oisin Keniry/R&A/R&A via Getty Images)Tiger Woods called it the ultimate achievement in golf, Seve Ballesteros described it as…