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Although he said there are "no abject rules" on who can and cannot compete, when he moved to Manchester it felt like the chance to represent the Republic of Ireland on the show was closer.

“Upper Classy,” which premieres Tuesday on Netflix, is the last of a trilogy of specials about Alonzo’s experience growing up in abject poverty, a subject matter that will feel familiar for longtime fans.

In an abject performance, England reached 82-2 only to be dismissed in 24.3 overs in their first white-ball matches since Brook began his tenure by sweeping aside West Indies at the start of the summer.

Audiences are rapidly losing the ability to process earnest weirdness and abject discomfort with a straight face because so much contemporary horror tries to play both sides to capture as many viewers as possible.

French President Emmanuel Macron, who said Hamas embodies "abject cruelty", added France continues to work tirelessly towards the release of hostages, to restore a ceasefire, and to enable humanitarian aid to enter Gaza.