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China condemns UK nationalisation of British Steel from Jingye
China has strongly condemned the UK government’s decision to nationalise British Steel, calling the move a breach of Beijing’s rights and warning it could deter Chinese firms from investing in Britain. The dispute broke out just days before Andy Burnham was due to enter Downing Street as prime minister, and it left his incoming government…
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Effort, spirit and moments – but do England lack all-round quality?
England’s World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina has renewed doubts over whether resilience and individual brilliance are enough to make the team genuine tournament winners. Thomas Tuchel praised England’s mentality after their quarter-final victory over Norway, but questioned their ability to control matches, and the late collapse against Argentina left them without a first men’s…
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EU border chaos feared at Dover crossing as busiest summer weekend looms
Dover port is bracing for severe congestion this weekend as Britain’s busiest summer getaway coincides with ongoing technical problems in the EU’s new entry-exit border system (EES). A £40m automated facility built to speed up biometric checks in Dover remains unusable due to software faults in France, forcing French border police to manually register non-EU…
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Chris Waddle’s advice to new SWFC striker after Leeds United move – thestar.co.uk
Former Sheffield Wednesday player Chris Waddle has urged new Owls striker Harry Gray to make the most of his loan move from Leeds United and establish himself in senior football. The advice matters because the move gives the highly rated teenager a chance for regular first-team experience while Sheffield Wednesday seek attacking options for the…
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Pauline Hanson unleashes about the end of ‘White Australia’ policy – as she claims Muslim migrants are entering Australia to rort the NDIS
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has criticised the abolition of Australia’s historic ‘White Australia’ immigration policy, using a public statement to attack current migration settings. She specifically alleged that Muslim migrants are entering the country in order to exploit the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), reigniting controversy over her party’s stance on immigration and welfare.…
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The little-known government body – whose only shareholder is Net Zero fanatic Ed Miliband – that now stands accused of covering up how close Britain came to a catastrophic heatwave blackout: ROSS CLARK
This Daily Mail opinion piece by Ross Clark reportedly examines a little-known government body, whose sole shareholder is Energy Secretary Ed Miliband, over claims it concealed how close Britain came to a blackout during a recent heatwave. The piece frames this as part of wider criticism of the government’s Net Zero energy policy and the…
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Moment British pub landlady, 65, is shot dead in front of her husband during trip to Caribbean as gunman opens fire in street before fleeing in car
A 65-year-old British pub landlady was shot dead in front of her husband on a street in the Caribbean, with a gunman opening fire before fleeing the scene by car. The killing, caught on camera, has shocked her local community back in Britain, where she was known for running a pub, and has prompted questions…
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SWFC News: Wednesday edging in on signing of 184-appearance Championship midfielder – thestar.co.uk
Reports suggest Sheffield Wednesday are close to signing a midfielder with 184 Championship appearances. If completed, the move would add experience to Wednesday’s options in the centre of the pitch. The available article text does not identify the player, proposed terms or timing of a deal. The report should therefore be treated as an indication…
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The bigger picture: Tuchel gets blame for England exit but this is not only about him | Barney Ronay
Barney Ronay’s Guardian column argues that while Thomas Tuchel will inevitably take the blame for England’s World Cup semi-final exit to Argentina in Atlanta, the defeat reflects a deeper, recurring pattern in English football culture rather than being solely down to one manager’s failings. The piece draws parallels with previous England exits under different managers,…