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US star Balogun knew red card reversal would ‘cause a lot of controversy’
Striker says FIFA's decision to suspend his one-match ban led to 'a lot of outside noise' before USA's knockout match.…
The Papers: 'You can do this' and 'Widdecombe suspect probed'
A nervous build-up for England in the World Cup semi-finals and the investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe lead the papers.…
UK heatwave delivers exceptional sunshine and persistent 30C temperatures
The current heatwave has been hot, dry and exceptionally sunny with some locations seeing double the number of sunshine hours usually recorded at this…
Spain fans erupt as team reaches World Cup final
Fans erupted in celebration after Spain beat France 2-0 in the semifinals, securing their place in the 2026 Finals…
Pressure is on world champions Argentina in semi-final - Guehi
England defender Marc Guehi insists the pressure is on Argentina as the Three Lions prepare to face the reigning champions in the World Cup semi-final…
Two teens charged in fatal shootings of five family members in Illinois
A boy, 16, and girl, 15, were charged with murder after the family members were shot at three different locations Two teenagers were charged with murd…
Tom Cruise among names set to take part in World Cup closing ceremony
Mission: Impossible star to appear in a pre-game show that will also feature Robbie Williams and Jennifer HudsonA wide array of performers, from actor…
Fake football shirts worth £5.5m seized in one of UK’s biggest counterfeiting raids
More than 158,000 items of fake kit seized featuring World Cup semi-finalists England, France and SpainMore than 158,000 fake football strips have bee…
Wimbledon school crash driver's trial set for 2027
Claire Freemantle was driving the car that killed Nuria Sajjad and Selena Lau at a Wimbledon school.…
Photos: Wildfires ravage historic forest near Paris
Wildfires near Paris scorch 1,300 hectares as France endures its third heatwave in three months.…
Platner's voters are reeling as Maine Democratic Party races to choose his replacement
Graham Platner generated enthusiasm in Maine with his progressive policies. Now he's out of the race, and his supporters have to decide what's next, a…
FIFA World Cup brackets: Semifinal schedule, France vs Spain prediction
France face Spain in the first World Cup semifinal, as Argentina prepare to renew their rivalry with England.…
Dad who died helping two children in sea named
A dad who died helping two children swimming at Seaton Carew beach is named locally as Wayne Taylor.…
Train crash driver died from traumatic injuries
An inquest hears Shaun Burton died in the collision in which 102 people needed hospital treatment.…
Tuesday briefing: The law that Hillsborough built – and the bitter final battle to get it through
In today’s newsletter: A new law criminalising public bodies and officials that lie to the British public is expected to complete it final stages in t…
Birthday present for Spain’s Yamal? World Cup semifinal win over France
Yamal wants to celebrate his 19th birthday by taking Spain to the World Cup final in New York.…
The star-studded World Cup semifinals kick off with France vs. Spain
The expanded World Cup allowed FIFA to introduce a new seeding system that placed the world's top teams in opposite corners of the knockout bracket. N…
FIFA World Cup: Key players to watch as France play Spain in semifinal
Spain-France clash is filled with superstars like Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele and Lamine Yamal, among others.…
Alonso wants to keep Fernandez at Chelsea
New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso is unveiled at Stamford Bridge and says he wants to keep Enzo Fernandez at the club.…
Sacked McCullum holds hands up for England results
Brendon McCullum apologises for a run of seven defeats in nine games which led to him being sacked as Test coach on Sunday.…
Heavy rains and flash floods in Bangladesh leave 51 dead
Thousands have lost their homes as flash floods and landslides have hit large parts of the country.…
Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill dies aged 78
Neill was one of a host of actors who achieved international fame after an explosion of Australian films in the 1970s.…
FIFA World Cup: Which semifinal team has best chance to win the trophy?
Form guide on the final four teams as they battle it out for the FIFA World Cup 2026 trophy in the United States.…
These are unprecedented times for England - enjoy them
A record of four semi-finals in the past five international tournaments for England is outstanding. It is time to accept that this is where England be…
'Out of this world!' - Best shots of Wimbledon 2026
Enjoy the best shots of Wimbledon 2026, featuring Great Britain's Arthur Fery, Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff and more.…
From the ride to the rubble - how McCullum lost England Test job
The Brendon McCullum era gave England a ride but it careered off the rails and the next Test coach has a huge rebuilding job on their hands.…
England have another level we can reach - Kane
Captain Harry Kane says England "have another level we can reach" as they bid to win the World Cup for the first time since 1966.…
I'm dyslexic and avoided reading until BookTok got me hooked - now I run a book club
Romance novels are enjoying a boom and even their own dedicated bookshops.…
'This landscape is completely charred': Inside the village at epicentre of Spain's wildfires
The BBC's Nick Beake sees homes razed to the ground and "a sea of black" in Bédar.…
Back to the noughties for young fashion-conscious England fans
For many watching their team beat Norway at a south London nightclub the look was as important as the gameThe Carpet Shop nightclub in Peckham, south …