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Heating oil customers to get up to £350 compensation for cancelled orders
Heating oil customers in the UK whose orders were cancelled during a sharp price surge linked to the war in the Middle East are set to receive compensation of up to £350 each after an investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority. The watchdog found that some suppliers scrapped existing orders and offered replacement deliveries…
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All of Argentina’s goals from the World Cup so far
BBC Sport has published a video compilation of all 17 goals Argentina have scored at the 2026 World Cup so far, ahead of their semi-final against England. The piece matters mainly as a preview of Argentina’s attacking form before a major knockout match, highlighting the threat they pose going into the last-four tie. The article…
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I investigated Palantir’s foothold in the British state – and what I found should worry us all | Peter Geoghegan
This Guardian opinion article argues that Palantir has become deeply embedded in the British state, especially through its £330 million NHS federated data platform, and says that should alarm the new government. Peter Geoghegan contends that weak regulation, political access and strong media backing helped the US data and surveillance company expand rapidly, while evidence…
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‘Diego, give us a hand’: Argentina v England revives historic tensions
Argentina’s World Cup semi-final against England is being framed in Argentina as more than a football match, reviving memories of both the 1982 Falklands war and Diego Maradona’s defining role in the 1986 meeting between the sides. The article argues that the fixture now carries political and emotional significance as well as sporting importance, with…
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England captain Harry Kane shoots down World Cup rift rumors between star Jude Bellingham, coach Thomas Tuchel
Harry Kane accused the media of trying to create division after Jude Bellingham clashed with Thomas Tuchel over England's Norway win assessment.
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Mates, mate and freedom – how Argentina got the best out of Messi
Guillem Balague examines how the Argentina squad is built around Lionel Messi as they prepare to play against England in the World Cup semi-finals.
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England’s biggest match since 1966 as Three Lions close in on immortality
England face Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday – and BBC Sport’s Phil McNulty explains why it is the Three Lions’ biggest match since 1966.
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I still feel pain of ’98 but this can be different for England – Shearer
England’s defeat to Argentina at the 1998 World Cup still burns deep for Alan Shearer, but he explains why this team can take their chance to change their lives forever.
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Britain’s first ‘gull ranger’ starts work to ‘improve human-seagull relations’
Patrick Safford, 24, is set to teach people in Eyemouth, Scotland how to have better interactions and ‘avoid conflict’ with the seabirds.
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Pressure is on world champions Argentina in semi-final – Guehi
England defender Marc Guehi insists the pressure is on Argentina as the Three Lions prepare to face the reigning champions in the World Cup semi-finals.