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Rice fires England into early lead against France
England’s captain Declan Rice gave the side an early advantage against France in the World Cup 2026 third-place play-off, scoring in just the third minute at Miami Stadium. The goal set a positive tone for England early in a match that determines which nation finishes third at the tournament. The fixture is part of the…
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Hate cleric Abu Hamza’s son launches legal bid to return to UK as he denies fighting for Al Qaeda in Syria
Sufean Kamal, the 31-year-old son of hate preacher Abu Hamza, is bringing a legal challenge against the UK government after being stripped of his British citizenship over allegations he fought for jihadi groups in Syria, including Al Qaeda. He denies the allegations and is seeking to return to Britain, where his wife and children still…
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Andy Burnham’s wife Marie-France Van Heel is set to be Britain’s unofficial First Lady – but she is likely ‘to keep a low profile once he’s in No 10’
Andy Burnham’s wife, Marie-France Van Heel, is expected to take on the role of Britain’s unofficial “First Lady” as her husband prepares to become Prime Minister, but those close to the couple suggest she intends to remain largely out of the public eye once he takes up residence in Downing Street. The report comes amid…
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Pillows and pots move into Downing Street as Andy Burnham prepares to become Britain’s first commuter Prime Minister and split his time between London and Manchester
Andy Burnham is preparing to move into 10 Downing Street ahead of becoming Britain’s new Prime Minister, with removal vans reportedly delivering personal items including pillows and pots as he arranges to split his time between London and Manchester. The move marks a symbolic first, with Burnham set to become the country’s first “commuter Prime…
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Tandy bitterly disappointed by Springboks drubbing
Wales head coach Steve Tandy said he was “bitterly disappointed” after his side were beaten 43-0 by South Africa in Durban, ending the Nations Championship season without scoring a single point. The result means Wales have now conceded 116 points without reply across their last two meetings with the world champions, following a 73-0 defeat…
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Argentina wear 1986 World Cup kit replica against England
Argentina’s rugby union team, the Pumas, wore replica shirts of the national football team’s 1986 World Cup kit for their Nations Championship match against England, evoking the famous game in which Diego Maradona scored his “Hand of God” goal. The gesture came just a week after Argentina’s footballers beat England 2-1 in a World Cup…
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NHS sets up Scotland’s first clinic to treat shocking rise in teen victims of ketamine
The NHS has opened Scotland’s first dedicated clinic to treat teenagers suffering harm from ketamine use, responding to a marked increase in young people affected by the drug. The move reflects growing concern among health officials about ketamine’s rising popularity among adolescents and the serious physical and psychological damage it can cause, including severe bladder…
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South Africa ease to seven-try win over pointless Wales
South Africa cruised to a 43-0 bonus-point victory over Wales in Durban in round three of the Nations Championship, scoring seven tries without needing several first-choice players. The result extends Wales’s winless run against the Springboks, who have now beaten them by an aggregate score of 116-0 across their last two meetings, and underlines the…
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Chelsea sign Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers for club-record £117m
Chelsea have agreed a club-record £117m deal to sign England midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa, making him the most expensive transfer for an English player and the costliest signing in Chelsea’s history. The move comes as new manager Xabi Alonso reshapes his squad ahead of the new Premier League season, and is seen as…