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Europe is shaped by decisions made across borders, from the continent’s response to Russia’s war in Ukraine to debates over sanctions and military support. These choices affect security, diplomacy and the daily lives of people across the region.

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Nico Williams, Ferran Torres, and Spain’s adaptable World Cup excellence

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  • Spain beat Argentina in extra-time to win the World Cup.
  • Substitutes Nico Williams and Ferran Torres combined for the winner.
  • Williams, injury-hit all tournament, set up Torres in the 106th minute.

Spain won the 2026 World Cup final in extra-time against Argentina, with substitutes Nico Williams and Ferran Torres combining for the winning goal. The pair had only just come on when Williams, showing sharp awareness of space, headed on a cross to set up Torres, ending a tense…

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Neuer to Neymar: 11 World Cup players who retired from international football

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  • Several veteran internationals retired after the 2026 World Cup.
  • Neuer, Ochoa, Mahrez, Valencia and Otamendi are among those departing.
  • Marks the end of notable international careers following tournament exits.

As the 2026 World Cup progresses, several established international footballers have used the tournament as their final bow for their national teams, marking the end of an era for some of the sport's most recognisable names. The wave of retirements spans veteran World Cup winners, long-serving squad players…

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Europe slaps AliExpress with €550 million fine for selling dodgy goods

  • EU fines AliExpress €550m, the biggest ever DSA penalty
  • Commission found multiple failures to police illegal, counterfeit goods
  • Follows new EU customs fees targeting Chinese cut-price e-commerce firms

The European Commission has fined AliExpress €550 million ($630m/£467m) for failing to curb the sale of illegal and counterfeit goods on its platform, marking the largest ever penalty issued under the EU's Digital Services Act. The fine follows a year-long warning to the Alibaba-owned marketplace, after which Brussels…

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Russian warship carries out live-firing war games off PLYMOUTH as British and French military track frigate through English Channel

  • Russian frigate held live-fire drills off Plymouth in the Channel
  • UK and French forces tracked the warship's movements closely
  • Part of ongoing pattern of Russian naval activity near Britain

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…

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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

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  • Messi breaks silence after Argentina's World Cup final loss to Spain
  • He had previously declined interviews following the defeat
  • Pundits sharply criticised Argentina's conduct and performance in the final

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…

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Hollywood Vampires: Alice Cooper and Joe Perry lift the lid on life inside rock’s superstar garage band

  • Supergroup featuring Alice Cooper, Joe Perry, Johnny Depp, and Tommy Henriklen, formed in 2012, draws its name from a 1970s celebrity social circle
  • Released two studio albums (2015, 2019) with guest appearances from rock artists including Dave Grohl, Slash, and Jeff Beck
  • Band preparing for upcoming arena and outdoor tour dates

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…

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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

  • Kevin Keegan has died aged 75 after battling cancer
  • Bryan Robson says Keegan was a huge personal influence and role model
  • Tributes have poured in from Souness, Shearer, Carragher and Prince William

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…

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Gaza celebrates World Cup victory of Spanish team they took into their hearts

  • Gazans celebrated Spain's World Cup win despite risk of Israeli attacks
  • Spain's pro-Palestinian stance, including Yamal's flag gesture, won hearts
  • A strike killed a screening organiser and two children in early July

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,…

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Spain beat Argentina to win World Cup as halftime show sparks online buzz

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  • Spain beat Argentina 1-0 to win the World Cup final.
  • The final featured the first-ever World Cup halftime show, directed by Hamish Hamilton.
  • A broadcast moment involving a white substance sparked viral online speculation.

Spain won the FIFA World Cup, beating Argentina 1-0 in a final that also became known for the tournament's first-ever halftime show, which ended up generating as much online conversation as the result itself. The show, a first for a World Cup final, was directed by Hamish Hamilton,…

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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’

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  • Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 World Cup final, which featured the tournament's first halftime show
  • Stewart joked the match was a 'reverse Super Bowl' due to Spanish-speaking players and English-language entertainment
  • Stewart criticised President Trump's appearance on the trophy presentation stage, traditionally reserved for players only

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…

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