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England missing final piece of jigsaw – Kane
England captain Harry Kane says the team are “missing that final piece of the jigsaw” and need to “find a way to get better” following defeat to Argentina.
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“He was seriously wondering if the Ramones would ever make it as big as the Bay City Rollers.” How the Ramones made the debut album that only sold 6000 copies but changed the world
Loudersound has published a retrospective on Ramones’ self-titled 1976 debut album, telling the story of how a record that initially sold only around 6,000 copies went on to help ignite the punk rock revolution. The piece revisits the album’s reception at the time, including a formative moment when BBC DJ John Peel played tracks from…
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‘I don’t think I’ll ever retire’: the workers struggling to save for old age
A growing number of UK workers are struggling to save for retirement, with the Pensions Commission warning that around 15 million people are not putting away enough for old age, a figure it fears could rise to 19 million without urgent government action. The Guardian spoke to readers, including those in part-time work, freelancers and…
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The inside story of how England’s World Cup unravelled: Self-inflicted wounds, Thomas Tuchel’s ‘what the f***’ outbursts, exhaustion pre-Argentina, sulking stars and players’ anger at defensive tactics
England’s World Cup campaign ended in acrimony after a semi-final defeat to Argentina, with reports detailing a chaotic build-up including self-inflicted errors, angry outbursts from manager Thomas Tuchel, player exhaustion ahead of the match, and simmering discontent among squad members over defensive tactics. The fallout has intensified scrutiny of Tuchel, with several commentators calling for…
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Aamir Khan Denies ‘3 Idiots’ Character Was Based on Activist Sonam Wangchuk
Bollywood actor Aamir Khan has denied that his character in “3 Idiots” was based on Ladakhi educator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, addressing the long-standing rumour at a BFI In Conversation event at BFI Southbank during the London Indian Film Festival. The event also marked the 25th anniversary of Khan’s Oscar-nominated film “Lagaan”. The denial…
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World Cup 2026: Spain v Argentina countdown, Trump to attend final, England news – live
This live blog previews the World Cup 2026 final, focusing on Sunday’s showdown between Spain and Argentina and continuing fallout from England’s semi-final exit. The build-up highlights a star duel between Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal, framed as a contest between a very good team and an excellent one, while England’s postmortem over Thomas Tuchel’s…
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If in doubt, blame Thatcher! Burnham to vow to take Britain back to the 1970s before Tory PM took ‘wrong turns’ as he is officially ‘crowned’ Labour leader TODAY
Andy Burnham is being formally confirmed as Labour leader, with reports suggesting he will use the occasion to pledge a return to policies reminiscent of the pre-Thatcher 1970s, framing Margaret Thatcher’s premiership as the point at which Britain took “wrong turns”. The move marks a symbolic and ideological shift for the party, positioning Burnham to…
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Homes to rent before buying in cities in England and Scotland – in pictures
The Guardian’s property gallery rounds up rental homes in English and Scottish cities that offer a chance to “try before you buy” a neighbourhood. Each listing highlights the property’s features alongside the appeal of its local area, from parkland and waterfront views to transport links and university proximity. The selection spans five cities with monthly…
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Have Wales got their midfield partnership right?
Wales head coach Steve Tandy has reverted to the Ben Thomas-Max Llewellyn midfield partnership for Saturday’s Nations Championship match against South Africa in Durban, the same pairing he chose for his first two games in charge last November. This comes after the Joe Hawkins-Eddie James combination, which had held the starting spots for seven consecutive…
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Enzo Fernandez brutally mocks England with cheeky social media post after Argentina inflicted World Cup semi-final heartbreak on Three Lions
Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernández mocked England on social media after his side eliminated the Three Lions from the World Cup semi-finals, adding to a wave of Argentine gloating that included Lionel Messi’s claim that “England didn’t want it anymore.” The taunts have compounded a difficult period for England, whose exit has triggered intense scrutiny of…