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VAR revolt rejected as derby car-ramming suspect held; Trump greenlights Russian oil to Cuba amid US squeeze; EU fisheries jittery, Moscow expels UK diplomat; Apple turns 50, Tiger Woods–Vanessa Trump still on, and *The Capture* S3 splits viewers

Premier League fans want VAR scrapped, league says “no, actually”

A Football Supporters' Association survey of nearly 8,000 fans across all 20 Premier League clubs found 75% want VAR binned. Regular matchgoers said VAR has not improved the in-stadium experience (90%), and it has reduced the joy of celebrating goals (91%). TV viewers were not exactly throwing a party either, with 94% saying it does not make watching at home more enjoyable. Fans blamed long delays, questionable accuracy gains, and opaque decision-making. The Premier League countered that its own research suggests supporters prefer keeping VAR but improving it, touting error corrections, claimed 96 to 97% refereeing accuracy since VAR began, and reduced delays in recent seasons.

Derby car incident, injured released, attempted murder suspect held longer

Two people injured in a car incident in Derby have been discharged from hospital. Police have been granted additional time to question a man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

Trump says Russia can send oil to Cuba despite US fuel squeeze

President Donald Trump said Russia could send oil to Cuba even as the United States maintains a de facto fuel blockade. The comments came as a Russian tanker was expected to deliver about 730,000 barrels of crude to the crisis-hit island.

EU fisheries “increasingly nervous” under conflict and cost pressures

Commissioner Kadis warned that EU fisheries are under growing strain as conflict, higher costs, and volatile markets drive anxiety among EU governments and leave the sector on edge.

Russia expels British diplomat over spying allegation

Moscow has expelled a British diplomat after accusing him of espionage, revoking his accreditation and ordering him to leave within two weeks. Russia’s FSB claimed he engaged in intelligence and “subversive” activity, including seeking economic information through informal meetings, and alleged he provided false personal details. The move adds to ongoing UK Russia tensions and a continuing pattern of tit-for-tat expulsions.

Apple at 50, a long oral history of scrappy origins (and the origin myth factory)

Apple’s 50th anniversary is being marked with an 11,000-word oral history gathering memories from early figures about the company’s early days. It covers Steve Wozniak’s determination to build and own a computer, prototypes assembled from rejected parts, Steve Jobs’s hands-on technical work, and the Homebrew Computing Club’s influence on the Apple I. It also recounts Hewlett-Packard repeatedly turning down the design, the signing of Apple’s founding contract, and early financing that funded the first production run, alongside reflections on how the startup became a global giant and how its early culture of joy, purpose, and outsider thinking shaped later success.

Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump still together after DUI arrest

Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump are reportedly still in a committed relationship following Woods’ arrest for driving under the influence on Friday. The couple, said to have been together for more than a year, are described as in love, with Trump continuing to support Woods personally and in his golf career as he deals with injury setbacks and uncertainty over when he will compete again.

The Capture season 3 divides viewers, confusion meets admiration

BBC One thriller The Capture has split viewers after an episode in its third series left many saying they were lost in a twist-heavy plot focused on surveillance, misinformation, and deepfakes. Social media reactions ranged from frustration to praise, with some arguing it might play better when binge-watched. The episode also sparked debate over a storyline involving James Whitlock, scrutinised by counter-terrorism police after immigration-related information requests and online posts, culminating in a controversial scene targeting a migrant boat. The BBC defended the drama as fictional and said the character is not based on any individual.

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