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Europe heatwave scorches cities and wildlife
Europe heatwave scorches cities and wildlife…
Wowcher sorry for 'unacceptable' crocodile attack email
The firm's marketing email appeared to reference an incident involving a toddler at a zoo.…
Yamal shows why this could be his World Cup
Spain looked an instantly better team with Lamine Yamal in the side, with the 18-year-old showing why this could be his World Cup.…
CCTV shows moments leading up to arrest in anti-Muslim attacks probe
A topless man can be seen driving erratically in Edinburgh before abandoning his car and attacking a black man and a delivery rider.…
Fans flood Atlanta streets before Spain-Saudi Arabia match
Spain and Saudi Arabia fans filled the streets of Atlanta with chants and celebrations ahead of their World Cup clash.…
France cancels events and restricts alcohol consumption amid brutal heatwave
Sports and nationwide music festival affected, with temperatures for some expected to reach 42C from MondayAuthorities in France have placed more than…
David Hockney’s funeral held in private with just two mourners
Artist had requested only his partner and great-nephew attend, with memorial services planned in places he livedOnly two people attended David Hockney…
Messi, Argentina play Austria in World Cup group match: All to know
Hat-trick hero Lionel Messi back in action for Argentina as they look to take a huge step towards the knockout stages.…
A new survey on dads found that 9 out of 10 had a surprising reaction to fatherhood
Men are traditionally thought of as providers for their children. But a report that interviewed thousands of fathers found them embracing another role…
All three England keepers played there - Carlisle's role in trio's rise
From west Cumbria to the World Cup, Carlisle is England's goalkeeper factory, with all of Thomas Tuchel's goalkeepers passing through the club.…
Chaotic England fortnight ends with huge defeat
England's miserable fortnight ends with a crushing defeat in the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval - setting up a high-stakes decider at Tre…
Stokes and Atkinson withdrawn from county games
Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson are withdrawn from their County Championship fixtures in the clearest indication yet they will be available to play for En…
Room the hero as tiny Curacao earn first World Cup point against Ecuador
Eloy Room's incredible goalkeeping helped Curacao make history in a goalless draw in a Group E match in Kansas City.…
Egypt coach denies Salah rift before World Cup match against New Zealand
'If he starts ... or if he gets substituted, it's fine - it is his role as a player,' Egypt coach Hossam Hassan says.…
Scheffler makes move but US Open is Clark's to lose
Wyndham Clark takes a six-shot lead into the final round of the US Open but will have world number one Scottie Scheffler for company on Sunday.…
Backstage at Gorillaz' epic, one-off stadium show: 'The vibe is ridiculous'
Damon Albarn, De La Soul and Moonchild Sannelly talk backstage as Gorillaz play their biggest show.…
Jeremy Clarkson in remission from prostate cancer
The 66-year-old announced the positive news days after he shared his "aggressive" cancer diagnosis.…
Undav injury-time goal sees Germany beat Ivory Coast to top World Cup group
Germany come from behind to beat Ivory Coast 2-1 in Group E, sealing FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout place.…
Undav scores twice as Germany fight back to beat Ivory Coast
Deniz Undav rescues Germany with his second-half double helping them to come from behind to defeat Ivory Coast and book their place in the knockout st…
LAPD releases footage of moment officers shot and killed woman’s dog
Video also shows that during calm exchange before dog entered hallway, an officer pointed pistol directly at womanThe Los Angeles police department ha…
Ralph Lauren bridges generations with menswear tie-up in Milan
Designer turns to the accessory that launched his empire as he invokes the golden age of Italian sportFor his second standalone menswear show in Milan…
One dead and 89 injured following train collision in Bedford, UK
One person is dead and almost 90 injured, after two trains collided near Bedford, about 100km north of London.…
Cunha hits Brazil double against Haiti to seal first World Cup 2026 win
Manchester United's Matheus Cunha scores Brazil's first two goals in 3-0 win against Haiti as FIFA event progress nears.…
Cooler Saturday gives brief relief before heat returns
After a slightly cooler Saturday, temperatures will rise again, possibly touching 35C by Tuesday with a Met Office amber extreme heat warning set to c…
Quiz: What type of World Cup fan are you?
Take our World Cup quiz and discover your fan personality type.…
Did key decisions go against Scotland in Morocco match?
Should Scotland feel aggrieved after key decisions in their World Cup Group C match against Morocco in Boston?…
Rate the players in Scotland v Morocco
Rate the Scotland and Morocco players out of 10 below and come back 30 minutes after full-time to see the final ratings.…
USA beat Australia 2–0 to book knockout spot at World Cup
An own goal and a goal by Alex Freeman helped the home side maintain a perfect record and progress to the Round of 32.…
Thirty dead at DRC displacement camp as Ebola threat grows
At least 30 people have died since May in the Kigonze displacement camp in the Democratic Republic of Congo.…
'People flew from their seats': Passengers describe how Bedford train crash unfolded
The East of England Ambulance Service says nearly 90 people have been injured -over 30 of them seriously.…