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Argentina beat England in bad-tempered semi-final marred by referee row

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  • Argentina beat England 2-1 in a bad-tempered World Cup semi-final
  • Row over unpunished elbow challenge before Fernández's equaliser
  • Bellingham clashed with Barco after the match

Argentina beat England 2-1 in a fractious World Cup semi-final that was overshadowed by a row over the officiating rather than by the quality of the football. England fans and pundits focused their anger on an unpunished elbow challenge and on Enzo Fernández's equaliser, arguing that a red…

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Brit father is suffering ‘unimaginable trauma’ after his son, two, accidentally fell to his death from a Cyprus hotel window, lawyer reveals as family pleads for his release from custody

  • Brit father held in Cyprus after toddler son's fatal fall from hotel window
  • Lawyer says father suffering "unimaginable trauma" over the incident
  • Family pleads for his release from custody as case continues

A British father is being held in custody in Cyprus after his two-year-old son died from a fall from a hotel window, with his lawyer describing him as suffering "unimaginable trauma" over the accident. The family is now appealing for his release, arguing that the death was a…

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‘Cool, suave and weirdly shy’: Miranda Richardson remembers Sam Neill

  • Miranda Richardson pays personal tribute to actor Sam Neill after his death
  • She recalls his warmth, wine-making passion and shared film projects
  • Richardson praises his courage in facing mortality with calm acceptance

In a personal tribute published by the Guardian, actor Miranda Richardson recalls her friendship and working relationship with Sam Neill, describing him as cool, suave and unexpectedly shy, as well as a "great, democratic guy with no bullshit". Her recollections form part of the wider tributes following Neill's…

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Level crossing barriers were raised and alarm not activated before crash that killed mother, 33, and injured eight-year-old girl, report finds

  • Report finds barriers were up and alarm inactive before fatal crash
  • Crash killed a 33-year-old mother, injured an eight-year-old girl
  • Findings raise concerns over level crossing safety systems

A report into a fatal level crossing collision has found that the barriers had been raised and the alarm had not been activated at the time of the crash, which killed a 33-year-old mother and injured an eight-year-old girl. The findings raise serious questions about the safety systems…

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Revealed: The moment that sparked Jude Bellingham’s post-match rage at Argentina star after rival’s ludicrous act following Enzo Fernandez’s goal

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  • Bellingham filmed slapping Argentina's Barco after World Cup semi loss
  • Row reportedly triggered by Barco's celebration of Fernandez's goal
  • Comes amid wider England-Argentina tension and Tuchel tactical criticism

Footage has emerged showing Jude Bellingham slapping Argentina's Valentin Barco in the immediate aftermath of England's 2-1 World Cup semi-final defeat, with reports identifying what triggered the England midfielder's reaction. The incident capped a fraught night for England, whose exit sparked wider fallout including criticism of manager Thomas…

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Trump teases major reveal during White House address and more top headlines

  • Trump has teased a "major" reveal at a White House address.
  • Todd Blanche continues Senate testimony for attorney general confirmation.
  • Iran reportedly warns of a "red line" after Trump's military threat.

Fox News' morning newsletter round-up highlights that Donald Trump has teased a "major" reveal during an upcoming White House address, without disclosing further detail on what the announcement will involve. The item appears alongside other top political stories the outlet is tracking, including the Senate confirmation process for…

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Pictured: Rochdale grooming gang leader enjoying first taste of post-prison life 15 miles from where he abused girls as young as 13 who called him ‘Daddy’ – and the reason he’s now SAFER than ever

  • Rochdale grooming gang leader Shabir Ahmed pictured after prison release.
  • Now living roughly 15 miles from his abuse victims.
  • Authorities say he is under stricter safeguards than before.

Shabir Ahmed, the ringleader of the Rochdale grooming gang, has been pictured for the first time since his release from prison, now living around 15 miles from the town where he abused teenage girls. Ahmed was one of the men convicted over the systematic sexual exploitation of vulnerable…

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‘Lost Children of Tuam’ Director on the key role Schindler’s List star Liam Neeson played behind the scenes of the forthcoming film – and the emotional interview that made him want to direct it

  • Film "Lost Children of Tuam" tells story of Ireland's mother-and-baby home scandal.
  • Liam Neeson played a key behind-the-scenes role in the project.
  • An emotional interview convinced the director to helm the film.

A forthcoming film titled "Lost Children of Tuam" is in development, dramatising the case of the mother-and-baby home in Tuam, County Galway, where the remains of hundreds of infants were discovered in an unmarked burial site. The film's director has revealed that Liam Neeson, star of Schindler's List,…

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Credibility crisis: Graham Platner received glowing media coverage before dramatic exit from Senate race

  • Graham Platner quit Maine's Senate race amid a rape accusation and other scandals.
  • He had earlier received largely positive media coverage as a relatable outsider candidate.
  • Article criticises media for failing to scrutinise him before his collapse.

Democratic Senate hopeful Graham Platner withdrew from Maine's 2026 race last week following a series of scandals, including a rape accusation, after previously receiving largely favourable coverage from mainstream US media outlets. Fox News argues that legacy media had built up Platner as a "salt-of-the-earth" oyster farmer capable…

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Doctors reveal hidden danger for some Ozempic, Wegovy users with brain disorders

  • GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic may worsen ALS and similar brain disorders.
  • Rapid weight loss, the drugs' main benefit, can speed neurological decline.
  • Experts urge caution before prescribing GLP-1s to neurodegenerative disease patients.

Neurologists are warning that popular GLP-1 weight-loss medications, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, could pose serious risks for patients with certain neurodegenerative conditions, including motor neurone disease (ALS). The concern centres on the fact that the very mechanism which makes these drugs effective for weight loss and diabetes…

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