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‘Watching England is emotional’: fans celebrate win over DR Congo
Hundreds watched England in first round of knockout stages at Prospect Building in BristolWorld Cup live – latest updatesSisters Angela and Christine …
Halifax brand to be scrapped after 173 years
Lloyds says it remains committed to the town of Halifax and very little will change for customers.…
US says it won’t agree to renew USMCA
USMCA came into effect on July 1, 2020, and is slated to expire after 16 years.…
Kyrgios swears at umpire on Wimbledon return
Nick Kyrgios swears at an umpire and says he does not care if he is fined as his return to Wimbledon ends in defeat in the men's doubles.…
World Cup 2026: Faith and football
From prayers on the pitch to cursing the opposing team, faith and religious belief have been prominent this World Cup.…
Three dead after massive World Cup celebrations in Mexico City
Health officials say three people died during massive celebrations in Mexico City after Mexico’s 2-0 World Cup win.…
Should England have had a penalty for challenge on Kane?
Should England have been awarded a penalty in their World Cup last-32 tie against DR Congo?…
Untold casualties and humanitarian needs: What to know a week from Venezuela's quakes
Here's a look at some of the major developments since major back-to-back earthquakes rocked Venezuela on June 24, devastating parts of a country alrea…
Cape Verde: All to know before FIFA World Cup knockout against Argentina
An island nation of just over half a million inhabitants, Cape Verde pulled off the unthinkable by reaching the last 32.…
England has just had its hottest June on record, Met Office data shows
Chief scientist says dangerous heatwaves, which are getting more likely, ‘bring home the implications of climate change’The month of June was the warm…
'Just what the doctor ordered' - Sinner overcomes tricky Borges test
Jannik Sinner's tricky start to his Wimbledon title defence continues as he overcomes a stern second-round test against Portugal's Nuno Borges.…
Man spends £40k house deposit on dad's World Cup dream
Jack Goodwin describes it as a "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity" for him and his father.…
‘We can relate’: Bosnia fans bring passion, Palestine support, to World Cup
Tournament has placed Bosnia's fans and global diaspora in the spotlight, as team fights to reach Round of 16.…
Up to 150 ex-WHSmith High Street stores to close as rescue deal approved
The sweeping restructuring, approved by a court, will see steep rent cuts on most remaining stores.…
Two UK police officers face misconduct probe in Henry Nowak murder case
IOPC says it is investigating whether race or religion impacted any of the officers' actions.…
Nearly three in four US scam victims report mental health harm, poll finds
Gallup survey says the financial toll of scams in the United States in 2025 was estimated at $68bn.…
Duke of York's Theatre to be renamed after Sir Tom Stoppard
A theatre in London's West End is being renamed after the playwright Sir Tom Stoppard.…
Williams' knee injury leaves Wimbledon doubles in doubt
Serena Williams's hopes of playing alongside her older sister Venus in the Wimbledon doubles look in doubt because of a knee injury.…
Brewery boss who banned phones and swearing from pubs dies aged 81
Humphrey Smith had been at the helm of the Tadcaster brewer since the 1980s.…
USA vs Bosnia-Herzegovina: World Cup Round of 32: Prediction, team lineups
Buoyed by a dream run, underdogs Bosnia and Herzegovina clash with cohosts USA in their first World Cup knockout game.…
Orange lava flows stream from Mount Etna
Orange lava flows stream from Mount Etna…
‘It’s like being close to home’: World Cup vibes immaculate in richly diverse New York
Fans of all stripes pack the bars to sing, cheer and commiserate in city where more than 3m people were born outside USAlmost 200,000 Ecuadorians and …
World Cup's knockout rounds collide with a massive heat wave
A major heat wave is affecting much of the eastern half of the United States this week, bringing dangerous conditions to multiple World Cup matches.…
Kids with autism are prone to drowning. Florida is trying to prevent that
Kids with autism can be 160 times more likely than other children to drown. Florida is dedicating state money to a program that prioritizes swim lesso…
Months after he sent a harsh email to ICE, agents tracked him to his home and a hotel
Federal agents went to a Rochester man's home to warn him that an email he sent five months ago could be an illegal threat. He was on vacation but ano…
The majority of Americans are proud but worry about direction of the country
As the U.S. approaches its 250th birthday, Americans reflect on the state of the nation in the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist poll.…
Venezuelan sky turns deep red as sun sets over Caracas
Venezuelan sky turns deep red as sun sets over Caracas…
Time for Tuchel to show hand as England enter World Cup danger zone
England coach Thomas Tuchel must now play his strongest hand as he enters the danger zone in a World Cup of shocks, says chief football writer Phil Mc…
Family of boy attacked by crocodile thank zoo staff who rescued him
The boy remains at Addenbrooke's Hospital in a stable condition, police say.…
FIFA World Cup: Wednesday schedule, predictions and bracket update
England, Argentina and Belgium chase Round of 16 spots as Cape Verde eyes historic upset.…