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Russian warship carries out live-firing war games off PLYMOUTH as British and French military track frigate through English Channel
A Russian warship conducted live-firing exercises in the English Channel off the coast of Plymouth, prompting British and French naval forces to track the vessel as it moved through UK waters. The exercise underscores continuing tensions between Russia and NATO countries, with such manoeuvres by Russian naval vessels near British shores now a recurring feature…
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Lionel Messi breaks his silence on Argentina’s World Cup heartbreak with emotional statement – after snubbing interviews in the wake of brutal loss to Spain
Lionel Messi has issued an emotional public statement addressing Argentina’s World Cup final defeat to Spain, having initially avoided media interviews in the immediate aftermath of the loss. The intervention follows a bruising few days for the Argentine captain, during which pundits including Gary Neville and Jeff Powell publicly criticised both his side’s performance and…
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Hollywood Vampires: Alice Cooper and Joe Perry lift the lid on life inside rock’s superstar garage band
Alice Cooper and Joe Perry have spoken about touring and recording with Hollywood Vampires, the supergroup they formed with actor Johnny Depp and bassist Tommy Henriksen in 2012. The band, named after a 1970s Hollywood celebrity drinking club that Cooper once led, is preparing to return to the road after a period away, with Cooper…
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‘He showed how to lead by example and was a huge influence on me – I took so much from how he went about things’: BRYAN ROBSON on KEVIN KEEGAN
Former England captain Bryan Robson has paid tribute to Kevin Keegan following the football legend’s death at the age of 75 after a battle with cancer. Robson said Keegan “showed how to lead by example and was a huge influence on me”, adding that he took a great deal from watching how Keegan conducted himself…
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Gaza celebrates World Cup victory of Spanish team they took into their hearts
Spain’s Spanish football team’s World Cup victory has been celebrated across Gaza, where the tournament became entangled with regional politics due to Spain’s vocal criticism of Israel’s actions in Gaza and the West Bank, and Israeli support for finalists Argentina. Palestinians gathered in cafes and at outdoor screenings, many waving Spanish flags, despite the ongoing…
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Jon Stewart Says the World Cup Final Was the ‘Reverse Super Bowl’: ‘The Players Spoke Spanish and the Halftime Show Was in English’
On Monday night’s episode of “The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart gave his post-game thoughts about Sunday’s World Cup final match, which saw Spain win out over Argentina 1-0. “Of course, the World Cup ended yesterday, finito, with Spain defeating Argentina 1-0 on the pitch, in the footy,” Stewart said at the top of the show.…
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Spain Wins 2026 World Cup Amid FIFA Investigation Into Post-Match Brawls
Spain claimed the 2026 World Cup title with a 1-0 victory over Argentina in New Jersey, but the triumph was overshadowed by violent confrontations that erupted after the final whistle. The on-pitch clashes, which involve
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Ferran Torres sports ‘Make Spain Great Again’ hat similar to Trump’s slogan at World Cup homecoming parade
Spain forward Ferran Torres, who scored the winning goal in extra time to beat Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, wore a “Make Spain Great Again” hat during his team’s victory parade. The cap echoed US President Donald Trump’s “Make America Great Again” slogan, and Torres shared a photo of himself wearing it…
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FIFA launches investigation into brawl after Spain defeated Argentina in World Cup Final
FIFA has launched an investigation after brawls broke out on the pitch when the 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina ended in New Jersey. The clashes involved players and reportedly coaches, marring the conclusion of a hard-fought final and prompting scrutiny of player conduct at the tournament’s showpiece match. Spain won 1-0 after…