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Sweeney Todd review – Sondheim’s demon barber is still a cut above
The Guardian’s theatre critic reviews a new production of Stephen Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd at Birmingham Rep, directed by Joe Murphy and starring Ramin Karimloo as the murderous barber and Meow Meow as his pie-making landlady Mrs Lovett. The review praises the staging as a superb, opera-inspired interpretation that leans into the dark, fairytale-like roots of…
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JANE FRYER: History, politics, national pride… for so many reasons, we won’t EVER cry for you, Argentina
This is an opinion piece by Daily Mail columnist Jane Fryer, published after England’s 1-2 World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina, arguing that historical, political and national grievances mean Britain will feel no sympathy towards Argentina despite the result. The piece follows a tense and controversial match in which Argentina progressed to a second consecutive…
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Grieving father who lost his daughter in Laos methanol poisoning makes desperate plea for change to save lives
The father of Bianca Jones, an Australian teenager who died after drinking methanol-laced drinks while travelling in Laos, has called for urgent changes to protect other travellers from suffering the same fate. He is pushing for wider awareness of the dangers of methanol poisoning and for practical tools that could allow tourists to check whether…
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Aggro on the streets: Armed police arrest England and Argentina fans in Atlanta as fans cause chaos in London following Three Lions’ loss
Armed police made arrests in Atlanta, Georgia, after clashes involving England and Argentina fans, while disorder also broke out among supporters in London following England’s World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina. The trouble followed a highly charged match in which England lost 2-1, extending fan tensions that had built up around the fixture, including reports…
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New footage emerges of Jude Bellingham clashing with jubilant Argentina players on the pitch as they celebrate sending England home from the World Cup
New footage has surfaced showing an on-pitch clash between Jude Bellingham and Argentina players as they celebrated their 2-1 World Cup semi-final win over England, which sent the Three Lions out of the tournament. The confrontation, which also reportedly involved Lionel Messi, adds to a fractious aftermath to the match, coming alongside separate reports of…
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They came, they saw and they roared. Then that all-too-familiar silence descended, writes FRED KELLY
The article, by Fred Kelly, reflects on the mood among England supporters after the Three Lions were beaten 1-2 by Argentina in a World Cup semi-final, ending a campaign that had briefly rekindled hopes of silverware. The piece captures a familiar pattern for English football fans: a surge of optimism and noise followed by the…
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World Cup 2026: Argentina break England hearts and head for final with Spain – live
Argentina beat England 1-2 in an Atlanta semi-final to reach the World Cup 2026 final, where they will face Spain. England had led through an Anthony Gordon goal but faded after the hour mark as Lionel Messi, providing two assists, inspired an Argentina comeback, denying England a shot at a first World Cup final since…
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England exit World Cup after late Argentina collapse, Tuchel under fire
England’s World Cup campaign has ended in a 2-1 semi-final defeat to Argentina in Atlanta, with the South Americans advancing to face Spain in the final in New York. England had taken the lead but conceded late on, a collapse that players, pundits and supporters have called one of the most painful defeats in the…
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Argentina players hold banner claiming the Falkland Islands after knocking England out of the World Cup
Argentina players displayed a banner referencing the Falkland Islands as their own territory during celebrations after eliminating England 2-1 in a World Cup semi-final. The gesture, made in the immediate aftermath of the match, has drawn attention given the long-running sensitivity between the UK and Argentina over sovereignty of the islands, a dispute that led…
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Missing nurse’s co-worker reveals moment she knew something was wrong as desperate search enters critical new phase
A co-worker of missing nurse and mother-of-two Angelica Brophy has spoken publicly about the moment they realised something was seriously wrong, as the search for her enters a critical new phase. The case has drawn growing attention as concern mounts over her prolonged and unexplained absence, with those close to her describing an increasingly desperate…