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Women's marathon world record holder banned for doping

Ethiopian distance runner Tigist Assefa faces a three-year competition ban after testing positive for prohibited substances, casting a shadow over her historic marathon performance that demolished the previous world record by over two minutes.

London Marathon runner, 33, collapses and dies

A 33-year-old man tragically died after collapsing during the London Marathon in what witnesses described as a 'sudden and shocking' incident that unfolded in under three minutes.

Runner dies at London Half Marathon finish line

A 36-year-old runner tragically died after collapsing at the finish line of the London Half Marathon in Victoria Docks, with emergency services unable to save him despite immediate medical attention.

Ridley Scott: Most Films Stink

Legendary filmmaker Ridley Scott makes headlines with his brutally honest assessment that most movies 'stink', while reflecting on his own iconic 60-film career spanning nearly five decades.

Arc Draw Drama: Estrange Gets Perfect Stall Four

The Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe faces pre-race drama as favourite Estrange lands perfect stall four draw, forcing rivals to reconsider tactics ahead of Sunday's Paris spectacle.

Harry Styles Runs Berlin Marathon In Secret

Global music superstar Harry Styles surprises everyone by completing the Berlin Marathon incognito, achieving a remarkable finishing time that would impress any seasoned runner.

Ethiopia Bans Petrol Cars for Electric Future

Ethiopia is making a radical shift, banning petrol and diesel car imports to power its electric future with abundant renewable energy from its mega-dams. Discover how this bold move is reshaping transport and energy policy.

Eilish McColgan Targets Great North Run 2025 Comeback

Scottish athletics sensation Eilish McColgan announces her triumphant return to racing, targeting the 2025 Great North Run after a devastating two-year injury battle. Get the full story on her recovery and ambitions.

Ridley Scott Turned Down Directing The Terminator

Legendary filmmaker Ridley Scott reveals he was the first choice to direct the sci-fi classic 'The Terminator' but passed on the project, a decision he now reflects on in a candid new interview.

Box Office Flops: The Greatest Films You Never Saw

Discover why some of cinema's most critically acclaimed masterpieces, from 'Blade Runner 2049' to 'The Shawshank Redemption', initially failed at the box office. Explore the fascinating stories behind these financial flops that later became beloved classi

Runner dies during London Marathon

A heartbreaking incident unfolded during the London Marathon as a participant collapsed and later died, leaving the running community in shock.

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