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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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Russia launches major ballistic missile attack on Kyiv

  • Russia's mass missile-drone strike on Ukraine kills at least eight, wounds dozens
  • Kyiv, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia and Sumy all hit; air defences intercept most threats
  • Ukraine retaliates against Russian oil infrastructure and Black Sea tankers

Russia launched one of its heaviest ballistic missile and drone attacks of the war on Ukrainian cities, killing at least eight people and wounding dozens, in strikes that hit Kyiv, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia and Sumy. President Volodymyr Zelensky called the assault on the capital "one of the most massive…

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Spain and Argentina meet in first World Cup final of its kind

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  • Spain faced Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final at MetLife Stadium
  • First final between South American and European champions
  • Slavko Vincic became first Slovenian to referee a World Cup final

Spain and Argentina, ranked as the world's top two international sides, met in the 2026 World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday, in a fixture billed as historic for pitting the reigning champions of South America against those of Europe for the first time.…

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World Cup 2026: Spain v Argentina final buildup; England win 10-goal thriller – live

  • England secured third place at the World Cup with a thrilling 6-4 victory over France in the playoff
  • Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick to lead the high-scoring encounter; Spain and Argentina await in the final

⚽ World Cup final starts at 3pm EST, 8pm BST, 5am AEST ⚽ Player guide | Golden Boot | Follow on TikTok | Mail us Here’s Ed Aarons’ match report. Was Thomas Tuchel too sparing in his use of Saka? If he was fit enough to start and…

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World Cup final data pointers: Spain’s defensive record and Argentina’s attack

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  • Spain has achieved the tournament's exceptional defensive record, conceding just 0.31 expected goals per match across seven games
  • Argentina has outperformed their expected goals metrics more than any other quarter-finalist, suggesting clinical finishing
  • Statistical analysis indicates a closer final than bookmaker predictions; Opta favours Spain but tournament data suggests it's highly competitive

The reigning champions may need to continue outperforming their xG to overcome Spain’s superb defensive record The World Cup final will feature the champions of South America and Europe for the first time. Argentina and Spain sit first and second in Fifa’s world ranking of men’s international teams.…

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Masters of time and space, Spain’s dominance comes from deep-rooted principles | Emma Hayes

  • Spain's football success stems from a unified tactical system emphasising collective positioning and numerical advantage rather than individual star players
  • Players are trained from childhood in a consistent 4-3-3 framework that prioritises spatial awareness, timing and tactical flexibility
  • The methodology has produced unparalleled success across youth competitions and women's football, reflecting a culture rooted in decades of consistent development principles

Spain’s brilliance isn’t just about Rodri or Lamine Yamal – it’s all about the collective culture developed over many years We talk about individuals too much in English football. Football is about the collective. Spain’s semi-final dominance over France was not built on individual brilliance but on a…

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Argentina face Spain in 2026 World Cup final in New Jersey

  • Argentina and Spain met in the 2026 World Cup final at MetLife Stadium
  • Argentina sought a historic back-to-back title, last done by Brazil in 1962
  • Match broadcast on FOX; high-profile attendees included Donald Trump

Argentina and Spain contested the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, kicking off at 3pm ET (8pm BST) and broadcast on FOX, in what stood as the culmination of the tournament co-hosted across North America. The match represented the biggest possible…

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France 4-6 England: Three Lions win World Cup wooden spoon with bonkers but brilliant performance that might just vindicate Thomas Tuchel, writes CRAIG HOPE

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  • England beat France 6-4 to finish third at the World Cup.
  • Thomas Tuchel defends his reign despite heavy criticism.
  • Reports reveal player exhaustion and dressing-room tension before Argentina defeat.

England beat France 6-4 in a chaotic World Cup third-place play-off, a result pundit Craig Hope suggests may go some way to vindicating manager Thomas Tuchel after a turbulent tournament. The win secures England third place following their semi-final defeat to Argentina, and comes amid continued scrutiny of…

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New EU border system tripling time at passport control, airport boss says

  • New EU Entry Exit System has tripled border wait times at affected airports, increasing processing from 7 to 20 minutes with reported 1-2 hour queues in practice
  • Airport authorities cite system complexity and technical failures; EU Commission claims disruption is limited to most locations
  • Airlines advise summer passengers to prepare for extended delays; airport officials say urgent fixes are needed

Ryanair has also warned passengers travelling to Europe this summer to prepare for extended waits.

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England beat France in ten-goal thriller to win ‘bronze final’

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  • England defeated France 6-4 in the World Cup third-place play-off, producing a ten-goal spectacle
  • Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick in the victory
  • England's result is their best World Cup finish since winning the tournament in 1966

Bukayo Saka scores a hat-trick as England beat France 6-4 in a thriller to record their best men's World Cup finish since 1966.

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Bellingham breaks England World Cup goals record

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  • Bellingham becomes England's top single-World Cup scorer with 7 goals, breaking Lineker and Kane's previous record of 6
  • Late substitute scores the final goal in 6-4 third-place play-off victory over France, demonstrating poise in closing moments

Jude Bellingham becomes the first Englishman to score seven goals at a single World Cup with a late strike against France.

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