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Thomas Tuchel’s changes cost England against Argentina – they were out of ideas and doomed to lose from that moment. It was a return to the bad habits Gareth Southgate was criticised for, writes IAN LADYMAN

  • England lost 1-2 to Argentina in the World Cup semi-final
  • Tuchel's tactics and substitutions widely criticised, but FA backs him
  • Match marred by Bellingham slap incident and Falklands banner row

Thomas Tuchel is facing heavy criticism after England's 1-2 World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina, with pundits including Wayne Rooney arguing that his substitutions and tactical changes cost the Three Lions the match. Columnist Ian Ladyman writes that Tuchel's decisions left England "out of ideas" and represented a…

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Moment Met police rescue Argentina fan from baying mob of England supporters in Piccadilly Circus as Thomas Tuchel’s men crash out of World Cup

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  • Met Police rescued an Argentina fan from an England mob in Piccadilly Circus
  • England lost to Argentina in the World Cup semi-final under Tuchel
  • Argentina players' Falklands banner and pitch clashes stoked further tension

The Metropolitan Police stepped in to rescue an Argentina fan who was surrounded by an angry group of England supporters in Piccadilly Circus after England were knocked out of the World Cup by Argentina in the semi-finals under manager Thomas Tuchel. Footage of the incident circulated as scenes…

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UK economy grew by 0.1% in May despite impact of Iran war

  • UK GDP rose 0.1% in May, beating April's 0.1% decline
  • Scientific research led growth, up 5.1%; construction fell 0.8%
  • Iran war and oil prices threaten Reeves's fiscal headroom, say analysts

The UK economy grew by 0.1% in May, according to the Office for National Statistics, recovering from a 0.1% decline in April and proving more resilient to the impact of the Iran war than some analysts had feared. The figures, in line with economists' forecasts, are likely to…

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US unleashes strikes near Tehran and targets a ship breaking the blockade as Trump threatens to ‘finish it off’

  • US strikes hit targets near Tehran and a blockade-running ship.
  • Trump threatens to "finish off" Iran amid rising tensions.
  • Escalation raises fears of wider US-Iran conflict.

The United States has carried out fresh air strikes close to Tehran and targeted a vessel accused of breaching an American blockade, as President Donald Trump warned he was prepared to "finish it off" amid the ongoing confrontation with Iran. The escalation marks a significant intensification of hostilities…

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Sydney Airport unveils $20 ‘Fast Track’ pass – but Aussie passengers question whether it’s worth the fee

  • Sydney Airport launches $20 paid Fast Track security pass
  • Lets travellers skip standard screening queues
  • Passengers divided over whether the fee is worthwhile

Sydney Airport has introduced a paid "Fast Track" pass allowing passengers to skip standard security screening queues for A$20, prompting debate among Australian travellers over whether the fee represents good value. The scheme reflects a wider trend of airports monetising convenience for time-pressed passengers, though critics argue it…

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Why did Ryanair-Air Malta plane window blow out mid-air and could it happen again?

  • Ryanair-Air Malta window blew out mid-air near North Macedonia
  • Passenger nearly sucked out, saved by seatbelt and others
  • Echoes 2018 Southwest incident that killed a passenger

A Ryanair-operated Air Malta flight from Thessaloniki was forced to turn back after a window blew out mid-air, nearly sucking passenger Ljubisa Karović out of the Boeing 737-800. He was saved by his seatbelt and the help of his wife and fellow passengers, though he suffered facial bleeding,…

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Sweeney Todd review – Sondheim’s demon barber is still a cut above

  • Birmingham Rep stages a new Sweeney Todd, directed by Joe Murphy.
  • Ramin Karimloo and Meow Meow lead with praised, tremendous singing.
  • Guardian review calls it a superb, gothic-tinged staging; runs until 15 August.

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…

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JANE FRYER: History, politics, national pride… for so many reasons, we won’t EVER cry for you, Argentina

  • Columnist argues Britain feels no sympathy for Argentina after World Cup semi-final win
  • Argentina beat England 1-2, reaching a second straight World Cup final
  • Falklands-referencing banner and fan clashes fuelled post-match anger

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…

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Grieving father who lost his daughter in Laos methanol poisoning makes desperate plea for change to save lives

  • Father of Laos methanol poisoning victim demands change to prevent further deaths
  • Bianca Jones died after drinking methanol-tainted alcohol in Laos
  • Handheld methanol-testing device could be developed within two years

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…

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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 arrested England and Argentina fans in Atlanta
  • Fan disorder also broke out in London after England's loss
  • Argentina players' Falklands banner fuelled further fan anger

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…

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