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Pick your England XI to face DR Congo at World Cup
Who should start for England against DR Congo in their last-32 tie? It’s time to put yourself in Thomas Tuchel’s shoes.
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Jude Bellingham’s no-nonsense mother who ‘terrifies’ England WAGS: From managing his finances to making his bed, the woman who is key to star’s success
The Real Madrid playmaker, 23, who has scored twice this tournament, is among the Three Lions stars who have credited their parents for their key influence.
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Starmer dodges on whether ‘furious’ Burnham agreed to fill £5bn hole in new defence plan – as Kemi Badenoch says welfare must be cut
Keir Starmer is due in the Commons amid an outcry over the long-awaited DIP – with critics warning the £15billion funding boost over four years is ‘too little too late’.
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Moment woman who freed dog from van in 34C heat has furious bust-up with owner who yells ‘Give me my dog!’ as he threatens to punch her in the face
The heated row started in a B&M store in Lichfield, Staffordshire, after a woman claimed a dog had been left in a vehicle as temperatures soared during last week’s heatwave.
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World Cup 2026: France and Mexico shine, Bielsa departs, England v DR Congo buildup, and more – live
‘Don’t start to doubt’: Tuchel wants patienceEmail us | Bracketology | World Cup DailyThe view from England now, and Jacob Steinberg’s preview of today’s game:The part where Tuchel earns his corn starts now. England’s target at the World Cup is to put a second star on the shirt but it would be pushing it to…
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Halifax to disappear from UK high street as Lloyds axes bank brand after 173 years
Group confirms it will stop opening new accounts under the name and move existing ones to LloydsLloyds Banking Group has announced it is axing the Halifax brand, meaning the 173-year-old former building society’s name will disappear from UK high streets.The group will stop opening new accounts under the Halifax brand, and kickstart a process of…
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R&B star Chris Brown ordered to pay $13m to housekeeper mauled by his dog
California jury sides with Maria Avila over 2020 attack that left her requiring skin graftsR&B star Chris Brown has been ordered to pay $12.9m in damages to a housekeeper who was mauled by a dog at one of his properties.Maria Avila was working at Brown’s house in Tarzana, California, in 2020 when she was attacked…
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Taylor Swift’s rumored Madison Square Garden wedding faces one massive hurdle, celebrity planner warns
Celebrity event planner reveals what it would take to transform Madison Square Garden into a romantic wedding venue for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding.
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Elle review – this Legally Blonde prequel recreates the genius of Reese Witherspoon’s performance
The original star is behind this TV spin-off, and the casting of charismatic Lexi Minetree. Sadly, the tropey script and lack of campness mean it fails to really sparkleIt’s 25 years since you became a bona fide film star. In the intervening quarter of a century you have stayed a respected actor and become a…
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GTA 6 developer Rockstar accused of enforcing crunch, weaponising bonus payments, and ignoring a widening gender pay gap
As Rockstar employees move to pursue official union recognition following a series of high-profile sackings in 2025, new allegations are emerging related to Rockstar’s treatment of its staff. In a new report published by Game Developer, multiple Rockstar developers have accused the company of failing to address gender-based pay inequity, actively pursuing and facilitating crunch…