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England’s 1966 World Cup heroes were fun, humble and unlike today’s stars
A Guardian columnist reflects on personal encounters with England’s 1966 World Cup-winning squad, marking 60 years since the triumph, portraying the players as down-to-earth and approachable in contrast with the wealth and detachment of today’s Premier League stars. The piece uses anecdotes involving Geoff Hurst, Alf Ramsey and the Charlton brothers to illustrate an era…
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WNBA yanks Paige Bueckers, Angel Reese betting post after fans blast league hypocrisy online
The WNBA removed a social media post promoting a friendly $400 wager between Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers and Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese after fans criticised the league for appearing to endorse gambling among its players. The clip, filmed during All-Star Weekend, showed the two stars casually agreeing to the bet on their upcoming…
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US Launches Sustained Military Campaign Against Iran as Cyberattacks Target American Infrastructure
The United States military launched a major wave of strikes against Iranian targets on Wednesday in response to an Iranian missile attack on US forces in Jordan. President Trump authorised the campaign, striking dozens of facilities belonging to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps, including military command centres, missile and drone facilities, and coastal defence sites. This…
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Mauricio Pochettino nearing new deal to stay as United States manager through 2030 FIFA World Cup
Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly closing in on a new contract to remain the United States men’s national team manager through to the 2030 FIFA World Cup, despite the side’s disappointing exit from the 2026 tournament. The extension would give the Argentine continuity to build towards the next World Cup, which the US will co-host alongside…
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Rio Ngumoha’s deflected strike gives experimental Liverpool win over Wrexham
Liverpool won 1-0 against Wrexham in a pre-season friendly at Yankee Stadium in New York, with substitute Rio Ngumoha’s deflected effort proving decisive. It marked a second consecutive victory for head coach Andoni Iraola on his first pre-season tour in charge, though the match itself offered few clear-cut chances for either side. Ngumoha’s shot, taken…
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Iran tensions escalate, water systems hit by cyberattack, chip stocks slide
Tensions involving Iran and the United States sharpened again in late July after reported Iranian missile activity against US-linked targets in the Middle East, prompting renewed concern over the regional conflict and oil supplies. Markets reacted to the risk of disruption around the Gulf, while a separate sell-off in semiconductor shares continued to weigh on…
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Bernie Ecclestone puts £50million Hyde Park pad up for sale
Bernie Ecclestone, the former Formula 1 chief executive, has put his London home overlooking Hyde Park up for sale for £50million. The listing marks a notable move by the 95-year-old billionaire to part with one of his flagship residential properties, reported by the Daily Mail’s Eden Confidential diary column. The property, described as a prime…
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Russia launches ballistic missile attack on Kyiv hours after Zelenskyy warns of major strike
Russia launched a ballistic missile attack on Kyiv early on Thursday, triggering multiple explosions across the Ukrainian capital, according to Ukrainian officials. The strike came hours after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had warned of an impending major Russian assault, adding to concerns over the intensifying conflict as Ukraine continues to face sustained aerial bombardment. Kyiv Mayor…
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Optus to be sued over fatal Triple Zero outage that saw hundreds of calls blocked
Optus is set to be sued after a major network outage left hundreds of Triple Zero emergency calls unable to get through, with the failure linked to at least one death. The case, expected to be heard in Australia’s Federal Court, follows scrutiny from the communications regulator over the telecom giant’s handling of the outage…
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Justin Bieber’s Sneakers Worn During World Cup Final Performance Sold at Auction for Almost $30K
Justin Bieber has raised nearly $26,400 for charity after donating the trainers he wore during his FIFA World Cup final halftime performance to a Christie’s auction. The singer performed an acoustic rendition of “Everything Hallelujah” at the inaugural World Cup halftime show, an appearance that drew mixed reactions online, but he turned the moment into…