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World Cup 2026: Argentina break England hearts and head for final with Spain – live
Argentina beat England 1-2 in an Atlanta semi-final to reach the World Cup 2026 final, where they will face Spain. England had led through an Anthony Gordon goal but faded after the hour mark as Lionel Messi, providing two assists, inspired an Argentina comeback, denying England a shot at a first World Cup final since…
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TV tonight: Jennifer Garner and Chloë Sevigny star in glossy girlie trip drama
Tonight’s Guardian TV picks are led by The Five-Star Weekend on Sky Atlantic at 9pm, a glossy drama starring Jennifer Garner as a celebrity cook who, after her husband’s death, organises a lavish girls’ trip with four friends played by Gemma Chan, Chloë Sevigny, Regina Hall and D’Arcy Carden. Each woman is hiding a secret,…
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England exit World Cup after late Argentina collapse, Tuchel under fire
England’s World Cup campaign has ended in a 2-1 semi-final defeat to Argentina in Atlanta, with the South Americans advancing to face Spain in the final in New York. England had taken the lead but conceded late on, a collapse that players, pundits and supporters have called one of the most painful defeats in the…
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Wayne Rooney tears into Thomas Tuchel for ‘asking for trouble’ with his substitutions as England collapsed in heartbreaking Argentina World Cup semi-final defeat
Wayne Rooney has strongly criticised England manager Thomas Tuchel over his substitutions during England’s 2-1 World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina, arguing the changes were “asking for trouble” and contributed directly to the team’s collapse. The row is significant because it echoes Tuchel’s own earlier criticism of predecessor Gareth Southgate for making England play with…
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Victoria’s top cop springs into action to take down armed man in Melbourne city street: ‘Angry and confused’
Victoria’s Chief Commissioner, Mike Bush, personally intervened to help detain an armed man during an incident on a Melbourne city street. The senior police officer stepped in to assist with the arrest, which comes amid ongoing public concern about knife and weapons offences in the Victorian capital. The man, described as “angry and confused” during…
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Burnham must avoid ‘summer of speculation’ on tax, warns CBI chief
Rain Newton-Smith, chief executive of the CBI, has warned Andy Burnham to avoid a “summer of speculation” over tax and spending as he prepares to take over the Labour leadership, arguing such uncertainty is damaging for business. Her intervention comes as Burnham is set to take up the role on Friday, with a new cabinet…
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“I won’t keep it secret – I said the sleeve was better than the record. There have been a lot of headaches. I wanted to dispel that”: After a lacklustre album and the death of Chris Squire, Yes had a lot to prove
The failure of Heaven & Earth and the passing of the iconic bassist left people wondering if the veteran band should keep going. After making 2021’s The Quest, Steve Howe and Geoff Downes argued their case
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Inside the Cosi controversy Adelaide media won’t touch: What we found when we investigated a beloved TV star’s new $10-a-month club – and why the Crows want no part of it
A Daily Mail investigation examines a subscription club reportedly launched by Andrew “Cosi” Costello, a well-known Adelaide television personality, which charges members around $10 a month. The report claims local Adelaide media have avoided covering the story, and says the Adelaide Crows AFL club has distanced itself from any association with the venture, amid allegations…
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Billionaire’s assistant who allegedly stole a fortune from her wealthy boss to fund her lavish life of luxury is stuck in a ritzy psychiatric clinic to the stars – as she’s hit by even more charges
An assistant accused of stealing a substantial sum from her billionaire employer to bankroll a luxury lifestyle is currently being held at an exclusive psychiatric facility as authorities bring additional charges against her. The case has drawn attention both for the scale of the alleged theft from a wealthy benefactor and for the unusual circumstances…
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England WAGs weep in the stands: Megan Pickford consoles her husband Jordan after Argentina World Cup semi-final defeat
The heartbroken England WAGs were seen consoling their partners in the stands as Argentina knocked the Three Lions out of the World Cup on Wednesday night.