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US retaliates with military strikes on Iranian defense systems following attack that kills two American troops

  • US targeted Iranian military infrastructure including missile depots and air defenses in retaliation for a Jordan-based attack that killed 2 American troops
  • Iran claimed it conducted new strikes against US bases in Kuwait
  • The rapid exchange represents an escalation in direct military tensions between Washington and Tehran

The United States conducted military strikes on Saturday night targeting Iranian missile storage facilities, air defense systems, and surveillance infrastructure operated by the Revolutionary Guard Corps. The action was

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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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WATCH: Josh Hawley issues blistering rebuke of McConnell over ‘obligation’ to country

  • Hawley says McConnell's team must be transparent about his health
  • Kentucky governor reportedly got calls suggesting McConnell had died
  • McConnell's actual condition remains unclear and undisclosed

Republican Senator Josh Hawley has sharply criticised the team around Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell for failing to be transparent about McConnell's health, arguing they have an "obligation" to inform constituents of "what's going on". His comments come amid persistent uncertainty over McConnell's condition, with even Kentucky's governor reportedly…

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“It could hardly have been more in tune with the gothic scene’s aesthetic preferences if it had come with free bat wings”: The pioneering British punk band who embraced the darkness to make a classic 80s goth album

  • The Damned blended punk with dark, theatrical menace from their 1977 debut onward.
  • Frontman Dave Vanian's gothic persona developed steadily through the late 1970s.
  • This evolution culminated in 1985's goth landmark album, Phantasmagoria.

The Damned, often dismissed by the music press as punk rock's goofball clowns, always had a darker, more theatrical streak running beneath their chaotic energy. This tendency eventually crystallised into Phantasmagoria, the 1985 album that saw the band fully embrace gothic rock and become closely associated with the…

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Dragged into Gaza and executed in a hospital bed: How Hamas doctors gave up treating Israeli hostage who was then shot three times in the head – with body hidden inside Gaza tunnel wall

  • Hostage allegedly taken to a Gaza hospital, then had treatment stopped
  • He was reportedly shot three times in the head
  • Body said to have been hidden inside a Gaza tunnel wall

An Israeli hostage seized during the 7 October attacks was reportedly taken into Gaza and brought to a hospital, where medical staff treated him before eventually abandoning his care. According to the report, he was then executed with three gunshots to the head, and his body was concealed…

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SARAH VINE: Starmer, the Trojan horse who’s paved the way for a socialist coup

  • Sarah Vine column: Starmer enabled a Burnham-led "socialist coup" in Labour.
  • Article says Starmer lacked control over his party's hard left.
  • Cites welfare, tax and school VAT rows as evidence of lost authority.

In a Daily Mail opinion column, writer Sarah Vine argues that Sir Keir Starmer's premiership will be remembered as a "Trojan horse" that opened the door for a harder-Left successor, as Andy Burnham prepares to take over in Downing Street. She likens the situation to the Greek myth…

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Cuban dissident Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara goes into exile in US

  • Cuban dissident and artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara has departed Cuba for US exile after serving a five-year prison sentence for anti-government activism.
  • His departure occurs amid escalating US-Cuba tensions, including new sanctions and an oil blockade that have worsened economic conditions on the island.
  • The case reflects ongoing disputes over freedom of expression, with the US characterizing Cuba's system as oppressive whilst Havana claims dissidents are foreign-backed.

He was arrested in 2021 during Cuba's largest anti-government protests in decades and spent five years ⁠in prison.

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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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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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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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