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Euro 2022: Fans react to England's historic win, as it happened

England's Lionesses beat Germany 2-1 at Euro 2022, bagging their first major trophy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cN9EFk4

Chess Olympiad: India’s young guns maintain winning streak

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Bill Russell: NBA leads tributes after Boston Celtics great dies at the age of 88

American basketball great Bill Russell has died at the age of 88. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DORA6cs

RuriDragon Manga Goes on Extended Hiatus Due to Author’s Health

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Image via Viz Media   The official Twitter account for Masaoki Shindo's  RuriDragon manga announced today that the Weekly Shonen Jump series will be continuing its hiatus while the manga creator recovers, taking an extended break.      『ルリドラゴン』休載に関して 本日発売の週刊少年ジャンプ35号におしらせを掲載しております。 重ねて、楽しみにしていただいている読者の皆さまには大変申し訳ありません。 #週刊少年ジャンプ #ルリドラゴン pic.twitter.com/wOUt2YaZpb — ルリドラゴン公式@LINEスタンプ発売中▲▲ (@SHINDO_MASAOKI) July 31, 2022     RuriDragon had only launched in Weekly Shonen Jump on June 13 and already has taken a one-week break in issue 33 and was confirmed to be absent in issue 35, which was released today in Japan. There is no new date for when  RuriDragon will return.   The Weekly Shonen Jump Editorial Team said in the above message that it was decided after discussions between Shindo and the team that it would be better for  RuriDragon to go on an extended break so Shindo could look after his health and the serialization can continue in the future without

VTuber Houshou Marine Shows Her Wild Side in New NFSW Music Video

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  As a pirate, hololive VTuber Houshou Marine knows the depth of the ocean well and now we know the depth of Marine's ... desires in her newly animated music video for her latest single   "I’m Your Treasure Box." The music video for the single takes inspiration from ME!ME!ME! in both style, atmosphere and utterly brilliant animation– that is, as much inspiration you can take and still upload the video to YouTube.   Warning, video is quite NSFW:   Animator Tease directs  "I’m Your Treasure Box"  with a mostly freelance team. The song itself is composed by Undertale creator Toby Fox under the pseudonym U.Z. INU, arranged by Camellia and lyrics from both of them. The single is also now available on all major music streaming services.   RELATED:   VTuber Houshou Marine Goes Pirating in Anime MV for Her Latest Single 'Marine Set Sail!!'   Houshou Marine  debuted with hololive as part of their third generation of Japanese VTubers under the guise

Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac - Battle for Sanctuary - Crunchyroll Summer 2022 Spotlight

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  The sprawling tale of Masami Kuramada's classic shonen manga Saint Seiya continues on the screen with Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac - Battle for Sanctuary - , and it all starts today! In addition to the original Japanese language version of the recently-revealed second season, English- and Spanish-dubbed versions are all launching at the same time, so read on for more on what this one is about before you check it out for yourself!   Official Website       Navigation Launch Info Official Trailers Synopsis Characters and Cast Staff Additional Info     Launch Info   Airdate : July 31 Territories : North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, and CIS Show Page   Official Trailers         Synopsis   The young warriors who protect the goddess Athena are known as the Knights of the Zodiac. One young orphan, Seiya, is destined to become the Pegasus Knight. Athena has been born into this world, b

US President Joe Biden tests positive for Covid after 'rebound' infection

The US president is not experiencing symptoms, but will isolate again after a fresh positive test. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NEvmcCP

HOLOSTARS English -TEMPUS- Coming to Crunchyroll Expo

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  HOLOSTARS English -TEMPUS-, hololive production's recently announced group of English-speaking talent, will be making their first-ever convention appearance at Crunchyroll Expo! holoTEMPUS will be included in the holoMeet Experience Zone where fans will be able to meet and take photos with the new group. Learn more about the members of holoTEMPUS below!     The founder of Adventurer's Guild TEMPUS. The first-ever adventurer to set foot in Elysium, he dislikes stagnation and the status quo. He is childish at heart and generally bungles everything he touches, and yet he is inexplicably popular among his peers. His earnest straightforwardness may well lead to him being called a "hero" one day.   "The masses chose not to act. So I'll take a stand in their stead."     Adventurer's Guild TEMPUS's publicist. He proclaims himself an alchemist, but nobody has ever seen him in action. Muddling the waters even further are his business venture

Liverpool beat Man City 3-1 for Community Shield

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Italy: Outcry over killing of African migrant in town centre

The brutal assault on Nigerian trader Alika Ogorchukwu in broad daylight was captured on video. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/H34JSZf

Extreme Hearts Original TV Anime Reveals More Cast Members

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  Three more cast members have been revealed for Extreme Hearts , a currently broadcasting original TV anime that combines school sports and idol singing in a new and unique way. The new cast members include:   Junji Majima as Shinji Ibuki , the producer of May-Bee. Ayaka Suwa as Sanae , the manager of May-Bee. And Yōko Hikasa as RiN , the leader of BanShee.     RELATED: Miho Okasaki Shows Off Cheerful Performance in TV Anime Extreme Hearts Opening Theme MV   The story of Extreme Hearts is set in the near future, when the hobby of "Hyper Sports" (which are enhanced with special gear and power-up items) has become popular among children and adults alike. The story focuses on Hiyori Hayama, a second year high school student who initially has no connection to "Hyper Sports", but after a chance encounter this begins to change as Hiyori and her friends grow closer and pursue their athletic dreams.     RELATED: Idols Fly High in Extreme Hearts Key Vis

Mirabai drives fans into hysteria like Mary Kom and Vijender once did

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The town destroyed to make way for a whites-only suburb

“We won’t move!” – The first ‘forced removals’ of apartheid-era South Africa from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xIHTBSe

Adventure Academia: The Fractured Continent Strategy-RPG Heads West

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  Acquire's strategy-RPG Adventure Academia: The Fractured Continent is officially making its way over to the west. Japan is getting the game on September 8, and PQube announced plans to publish it in English sometime this year, with a release slated for PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and PC (Steam).   RELATED: Fullmetal Alchemist Mobile Dated for iOS and Android in Japan   Check out the announcement trailer:     Here's how PQube describes Adventure Academia :   Adventure Academia: The Fractured Continent is a fully-fledged strategy RPG with a unique “pinch, drag, and drop” real-time battle mechanic. Customize your own party of students in a fantasy realm with over 10 different races such as, Elves, Dwarfs, and Diabolos! Manage their armor, weapons, and accessories as you tactically guide them to victory against the monster hordes.   Via Gematsu     ------- Joseph Luster is the Games and Web editor at Otaku USA Magazine and the Editor-in-Chief of Sci Fi M

Hitler's watch sells for $1.1m in controversial sale

The timepiece along with other Nazi items were auctioned despite condemnation from Jewish groups. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WhDgBJ9

Sword Art Online Keeps 10th Anniversary Party Rolling with New Visual

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  The anime adaptation of Reki Kawahara's Sword Art Online series has been celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, all leading up to the date of November 6, 2022, which is when the game kicked off service in the story. In the real world, November 6 marks the 10th anniversary memorial event, SWORD ART ONLINE - Full Dive -, and a new visual and addition to the festivities were revealed today.   RELATED: Yuki Kajiura's FictionJunction Performs Sword Art Online 10th Anniversary Project Theme Song   First up is a brand new 10th anniversary visual:     _______      TVアニメ 「ソードアート·オンライン」 10周年記念ビジュアル  ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ #足立慎吾 描きおろし 10周年記念ビジュアルを解禁—— 「さあ、行こう。」 https://t.co/pWl4qr6E7z #sao_anime #SAO10th pic.twitter.com/GLQZ3M0SAj — アニメ ソードアート·オンライン 公式 (@sao_anime) July 29, 2022   As for the SWORD ART ONLINE - Full Dive - event, the latest guest to get in on it is none other than Luna Haruna , who joins previously announced guests and performers like  Eir Aoi, ASCA a

Aboriginal star Gardner, funky-socks lover Grace Harris help Australia win a thriller despite Harmanpreet and Renuka’s heroics

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From a childhood filled with gunshots and foul-mouths to the serenity of Chess, South Africa’s Kenny Solomon has lived a full life

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Muzumdar to continue as Mumbai coach

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Spain heatwave: PM tells workers to stop wearing ties to save energy

Pedro Sanchez says it will reduce air conditioner use and save energy as Spain endures a heatwave. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CngMUtz

Notre-Dame Cathedral on track to reopen in 2024

A huge restoration project has been under way after a fire destroyed much of building in 2019. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HScl8UF

Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress VA Tasuku Hatanaka Tests Positive for COVID-19

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    Tasuku Hatanaka 's talent agency Ken Production announced earlier today that the  Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress voice actor, who played Ikoma, had tested positive for COVID-19. Meanwhile, I'm Enterprise, the agency for  Sayaka Senbongi  who voiced Mumei in the same series and marred Hatanaka in 2019, revealed that according to the guidelines set by the Ministry of Health, Senbongi is classified as a close contact, though has tested negative for the virus.   Agency photo of Tasuku Hatanaka:   Agency photo of Sayaka Senbongi:   According to Ken Production, Tasuku Hatanaka had come down with a fever on the morning of July 28 and underwent a PCR almost immediately. Later that day, it came back positive, This is when I'm Enterprise also announced that Sayaka Senbongi was a close contact and had also undertaken a precautionary PCR test, which came back negative. Both are under observation by their local health center, with Hatanaka undergoing treatment.   Th

Punjab: 20-year old boxer dies of drug overdose

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Marina Ovsyannikova: Anti-war Russian journalist fined for 'discrediting army'

Marina Ovsyannikova, who famously staged a protest on live TV, is fined for her remarks on the war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aPKRn8H

Commonwealth Games 2022 Opening Ceremony: Live streaming, date, time in IST

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First ever sales fall for Facebook owner Meta

The owner of Instagram and WhatsApp faces increased competition from the likes of TikTok. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/c1sM4Ca

Ukraine war round-up: Rockets hit bridge and warm words for Johnson

A Russian-held bridge comes under fire and Ukraine's leader praises the outgoing British PM. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Hcinqau

CWG 2022: Harmanpreet swings a golf club at nets to get into rhythm before women’s cricket opener against Aussies

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Every woman's body is beach ready, says Spanish government campaign

The government's campaign urges women worried about their bodies to go to the beach. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/x9j3vF1

Shubman Gill sharpens his ODI game

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QUIZ: Which Sports Anime Should You Watch Next?

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  I have a confession to make: I have an addiction to sports anime. While I’ve never really played sports and have little knowledge of exercise science, this genre is still something I reach for again and again. There’s something about the teams and their bonds that transform it into something profoundly resonant. Plus it’s just fun (most of the time).   Whether you’re a novice at sports anime or one of the pros, the genre just hits different. So many will have you breaking out your jersey to rep your favorite team. With options like Haikyu!! , MEGALOBOX , and Kuroko’s Basketball , choosing what to watch can be an overwhelming task. But fear not! This quiz will make it easy.         What’s your favorite sports anime? Which one did you get? Let us know in the comments below!       Annie is a writer for Crunchyroll Features. She kinda has an addiction to sports anime despite having the coordination of a cucumber. She also runs Annieme , a blog committed to anime and me

Amid sweat and chaos, Birmingham offers Commonwealth Games balm to UK and beyond

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‘Sindhu can play upto 40 years even – if she wants’

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‘Hopefully, I’ll go big in the third match’: Shubman Gill aims for ton in final ODI

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Fanfare as Croatia's Chinese-built bridge finally opens

The Peljesac bridge links southern Croatia to the rest of the country and is being hailed as historic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xGLZAi6

NIS Classics Vol. 3 Trailer is All About Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure

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  One of two games being released as part of Prinny Presents NIS Classics Vol. 3 is Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure , a delightful little RPG that first debuted on PlayStation back in 1998. Now it's coming back alongside La Pucelle: Ragnarok , and the sing-song journey is at the heart of the latest preview for the collection.   RELATED: NIS America Announces NIS Classics Vol. 3, More at New Game+ Expo   Watch as young puppeteer Cornet attempts to take on the villainous Marjoly in the preview below.     Prinny Presents NIS Classics Vol. 3: La Pucelle: Ragnarok / Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure hits Nintendo Switch in North America on August 30, followed by Europe on September 2 and Australia on September 9.   Source: Press release     ------- Joseph Luster is the Games and Web editor at Otaku USA Magazine and the Editor-in-Chief of Sci Fi Magazine. You can read his comics at subhumanzoids . Follow him on Twitter @Moldilox . from Latest in Anime News by Crunch

With Neeraj out injured, spotlight falls on India’s fourth-best thrower, debutant Manu

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'Flashy' NYC bishop robbed of $1m in jewellery during live sermon

Bishop Lamor Whitehead has defended his ostentatious lifestyle after the viral Brooklyn robbery. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/y6pQ4SB

Old stalwart Laxmi Ratan Shukla to be Bengal coach, WV Raman batting coach

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Ukraine war round-up: UK to host Eurovision as Moscow cuts gas exports

The song contest can't be held in Ukraine, and Russia further reducing gas supplies to the EU. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fRl9I6W

Classroom of the Elite II English Dub Reveals Cast & Crew, Release Date

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  Classroom of the Elite loves its big reveals, and we do too, so we're beyond thrilled to unveil all the info we've deduced about the English dub of the long-awaited second season ahead of its debut on Crunchyroll TODAY!   Here's the devious cast and crew returning or making their entrance in the second term for Episode 1:   Cast Justin Briner (Deku in My Hero Academia ) as Kiyotaka Ayanokoji Felecia Angelle (Miku in The Quintessential Quintuplets ) as Suzune Horikita Natalie Van Sistine (Yor in SPY x FAMILY ) will be filling in as a voice match for Episodes 1-2 Bryn Apprill (Sachi in A Couple of Cuckoos ) as Kei Karuizawa Eric Vale (Yuki in Fruits Basket ) as Kakeru Ryuen Sarah Wiedenheft (Tohru in Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid ) as Kikyo Kushida Dallas Reid (Makoto in TSUKIMICHI -Moonlit Fantasy- ) as Yosuke Hirata Kristi Rothrock (Kanon in Love Live! Superstar!! ) as Honami Ichinose Derick Snow (Shinra in Fire Force ) as Tetsuya Hamaguchi Jarrod

Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly flying back to UK for talks on Manchester United future

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Pope Francis: Pontiff says he is 'deeply sorry' to Canadian residential school survivors

In Canada, Pope Francis expressed sorrow for the Catholic Church's role in the residential school system. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xFjH2hK

Voice Actress Idol Unit Run Girls, Run! Will Disband in March 2023

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  Just shy of the beginning of their fifth anniversary concert tour, voice actress idol unit  Run Girls, Run!  has announced they will be disbanding early next year.   The trio—made up of  Coco Hayashi ,  Yūka Morishima , and  Nanami Atsugi —originally forrmed as a spinoff group of  Wake Up, Girls!  in the anime of the same name . Since then, they've starred together in  Kiratto Pri Chan  and performed themes for  Death March to the Parallel World Rhapsody  and  Girly Air Force .   RELATED:  Run Girls, Run! Member Coco Hayashi to Celebrate Her 20th Birthday with Memorial Photo Essay Book   The announcement comes less than a week before the beginning of the group's anniversary live tour, which kicks off  July 31 . In a statement on the trio's  official website , they thank their fans for their continued support over the last five years. The decision has apparently come after several discussions, leading to all involved deciding that focusing on the group members will

France energy: Air-conditioned shops will be told to shut doors to cut waste

New rules will force shops to keep doors shut when air conditioning is on and limit use of neon signs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GtPK2UL

Variety: The Simpsons Treehouse Of Horror Season 34 Episode To Feature Death Note Parody

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The Simpsons is reaching the milestone of its 34th season this Fall, and the animated series traditionally begins its new season with the Treehouse of Horror anthology episode, a well-worn formula of three separate segments that parody prevailing pop culture and trends, with varying degrees of success.   As Japanese anime has once again taken hold in terms of mainstream visibility, thanks to dedicated streaming services like Crunchyroll becoming prominent and picking up steam alongside Netflix and Amazon Prime video, it was only a matter of time before America's longest-running animated nuclear family would take on the medium outside of sight gags and heartfelt homages to industry legends .     What better way to take on anime than by parodying one of the most popular series and gateways to the medium itself than  Death Note , written by  Tsugumi Ohba  and illustrated by  Takeshi Obata . The parody was first confirmed this weekend during a dedicated panel for The Simpsons

Glad that someone has finally bagged a Worlds medal after 19 long years

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Brazil election: Bolsonaro launches campaign

He pledges to continue a cash welfare programme if he is returned to office in October. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bToW4cK

Exoprimal Trailer Introduces a Bunch of PO'd Dinos

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  From the classic dinos we all know and love to a formidable batch of Neosaurs, the latest trailer for Capcom's Exoprimal is here to show the prehistoric threats we'll all be up against. The team-based action game is coming to PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series and PC in 2023, and you can see more in the Dinosaur Introduction trailer below.   RELATED:  PlayStation State of Play Roundup: Square Enix Reveals The DioField Chronicle and Valkryie Elysium   And yes, they've got a Neo T. Rex.     Source: PlayStation on YouTube     ------- Joseph Luster is the Games and Web editor at Otaku USA Magazine and the Editor-in-Chief of Sci Fi Magazine. You can read his comics at subhumanzoids . Follow him on Twitter @Moldilox .   from Latest in Anime News by Crunchyroll! https://ift.tt/CEQXVN5

Wildfire rages near Yosemite National Park

Central and North Eastern regions of the US are also sweltering under extreme heat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/t2MSXgV

Alchemy Creates Helpful Horors in New GrimGrimoire OnceMore Trailer

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  We've seen Necromancy, Sorcery and more in action in previous trailers for GrimGrimoire OnceMore —which brings Vanillaware's 2007 strategy game to PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch—and now it's time to experiment with Alchemy. As one of the four magic classes, this one lets players create Homunculi through magic to assist in battles, summoning the likes of Golems and Chimeras.   RELATED: GrimGrimoire OnceMore Trailer Weaves Some Sorcery Class Magic   Check out a sample in the game's eighth trailer:     Here's how NIS America described the original game:   A new magic school student, Lillet Blan enters a prestigious magic school at the Silver Star Tower. She has a big dream of becoming a great magician whom her little brothers would look up to. After her first five days at the school, she finds herself being trapped in loops of time; everybody except her was gone, then, she is brought back to the first day of school by this wicked time trap. Now, she m

Covid in China: Xi Jinping and other leaders given domestic vaccine

The president and other top politicians have received domestically produced vaccines, say officials. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GVXTbaK

FEATURE: 5 Things to Know About The Devil is a Part-Timer! Season 2

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Don’t be late to your shift because it's time for one of the most anticipated follow-ups of the summer season — The Devil is a Part-Timer! Season 2 . Sometimes we need a little comedy, slice-of-life, and isekai fusion in our lives. And now you no longer have to worry, Mao and the gang have you covered. Let’s map out our viewing journey before starting Season 2 by highlighting the most important facts we know about the series so far! It’s Been Almost A Decade     We did our waiting! Almost 10 years of it! In Ente Isla! Can you believe the first season of The Devil is a Part-Timer!  was released in 2013? We certainly thought we’d never see the outcome of Maou, Emi, and Chiho’s relationship but here we are with a fresh new season.   You might not have even heard of the series after it first aired, but it was probably on your radar after streaming on Netflix. Fans naturally speculated about a Season 2 production and almost lost hope throughout the nine years of silence — ta