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Starmer poised to grant bank holiday if England win World Cup
Keir Starmer is expected to announce a one-off bank holiday if England win the 2026 World Cup, marking the first men's title since 1966.
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08.07
08.07
England face Norway in World Cup quarter-final with injury and suspension concerns
England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway is overshadowed by injuries to Reece James and Declan Rice, a suspension for Jarell Quansah, and disrupted preparations for Norway due to il…
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England squad lightens mood with diving competition ahead of Norway quarter-final
England's World Cup players took a break from training with a poolside diving competition, drawing amused reactions from fans as one player kept his socks on during the jump.
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Clacton by-election set to be triggered after Nigel Farage resigns as MP
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has resigned as MP for Clacton, paving the way for a by-election that could take place within weeks. The contest has already drawn attention due to the emergen…
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08.07
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Ruth Ellis, last woman hanged in UK, granted conditional pardon
Ruth Ellis, the last woman to be executed in Britain, has been granted a posthumous conditional pardon after evidence emerged that she was a victim of domestic abuse and coercive control.
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08.07
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Nigel Farage's £5m gift from crypto billionaire reported to National Crime Agency
The Reform UK leader's undisclosed £5m gift from a cryptocurrency billionaire has been reported to the National Crime Agency over potential money laundering concerns, as multiple transactio…
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Virgin Media fined record £28m for preventing customers from cancelling contracts
Ofcom has imposed a record £28m fine on Virgin Media for deliberately mishandling millions of customer calls to prevent contract cancellations between 2022 and 2024.
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Egypt file FIFA complaint over referee after World Cup exit to Argentina
Egypt have lodged a formal complaint with FIFA following their dramatic 3-2 loss to Argentina in the World Cup round of 16, accusing referee Francois Letexier of bias. The match, which saw …
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08.07
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Egypt coach Hossam Hassan booked for anti-racism gesture in World Cup defeat to Argentina
Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan was shown a yellow card after making an anti-racism gesture during the final moments of his team's dramatic 3-2 loss to Argentina in the World Cup round of 16…
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08.07
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Lionel Messi inspires Argentina to dramatic comeback victory over Egypt to keep World Cup hopes alive
Argentina staged a stunning 3-2 comeback win over Egypt in the World Cup last 16, with Lionel Messi scoring twice to keep the defending champions in the tournament.
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07.07
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Polling guru warns Farage cannot pull out of Clacton by-election after major parties boycott
Professor Sir John Curtice warns Nigel Farage cannot withdraw from the Clacton by-election after major parties boycott the contest, leaving him as the only main candidate.
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Lionel Messi inspires Argentina to stunning World Cup comeback against Egypt
Argentina staged a remarkable late comeback against Egypt in the World Cup last 16, scoring three goals in 13 minutes to overturn a 2-0 deficit, with Lionel Messi in tears after the final w…
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07.07
07.07
Nigel Farage resigns as MP to trigger Clacton by-election
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has resigned as MP for Clacton, triggering a by-election he intends to contest, framing it as a fight between the people and the establishment amid scrutiny ov…
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Prince Harry loses High Court phone-hacking case against Daily Mail publisher
The Duke of Sussex and six other high-profile figures had their claims of unlawful information gathering against Associated Newspapers dismissed by a High Court judge, a decision hailed as …
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Prince Harry loses High Court case against Daily Mail publisher
The Duke of Sussex and six other prominent figures have lost their High Court case against Associated Newspapers, the publisher of the Daily Mail, over allegations of unlawful information g…
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Prince Harry in UK as High Court ruling looms in Daily Mail publisher case
Prince Harry has arrived in the UK ahead of a High Court ruling in his long-running legal battle against Associated Newspapers Limited, the publisher of the Daily Mail, over allegations of …
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Labour Party calls for Electoral Commission investigation into Nigel Farage’s finances
Labour Party chair Anna Turley has written to the Electoral Commission urging an investigation into Nigel Farage’s finances amid allegations of undeclared gifts and potential breaches of el…
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Cristiano Ronaldo confirms his final World Cup appearance after Portugal exit
Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that he has played his last World Cup match after Portugal's 1-0 defeat to Spain in the round of 16. The 41-year-old leaves the tournament as the only man to…
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The Streets reschedule Manchester show to avoid clash with England World Cup quarter-final
The Streets have moved their Saturday night concert in Manchester's Castlefield Bowl to an earlier start time to avoid overlapping with England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway.
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Liam Gallagher mocks Harry Kane after England’s World Cup win over Mexico
Following England’s dramatic World Cup victory over Mexico, Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher teased captain Harry Kane on social media as fans celebrated with a rendition of Wonderwall at the …
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06.07
06.07
Trump’s intervention in Balogun red card sparks World Cup controversy
Donald Trump asked FIFA to review Folarin Balogun’s red card, leading to a suspension of the ban and allowing the US striker to play against Belgium, sparking accusations of rule-bending an…
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Cristiano Ronaldo faces possible final World Cup game as Portugal meet Spain
Cristiano Ronaldo could be playing his last match on football's biggest stage as Portugal face Spain in the World Cup 2026 last 16.
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FIFA rejects Belgium appeal over Folarin Balogun red card, clearing USA star for World Cup
FIFA has rejected Belgium's appeal against the decision to overturn Folarin Balogun's red card, allowing the USA striker to play in the World Cup after President Trump's intervention.
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Donald Trump says he called FIFA president to overturn Folarin Balogun red card
President Donald Trump has claimed he personally contacted FIFA president Gianni Infantino to secure the suspension of a one-match ban for US striker Folarin Balogun, after the player was s…