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GB’s Hewett keeps alive hopes of Wimbledon double
Britain’s Alfie Hewett kept alive his bid for a Wimbledon singles and doubles double on Thursday, winning two matches in a single day at the 2026 Championships. The 28-year-old, ranked world number two and a 10-time Grand Slam singles champion, reached the men’s wheelchair singles semi-finals and, alongside compatriot Gordon Reid, booked a place in…
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England seal first T20 series victory over India
England seal their first-ever T20 series victory over India as their opponents suffer a record fifth straight defeat in completed 20-over matches.
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As Labour careerists and sycophants rush to nail their colours to Andy Burnham’s mast, what ARE his plans for Britain?
In a leader comment, the Daily Mail criticises the rush of Labour MPs to back Andy Burnham as he closes in on the party leadership and, potentially, No 10, having secured 322 nominations to replace Sir Keir Starmer. The paper’s central concern is that Burnham is poised to become prime minister without a proper mandate…
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GB’s Patten and Heliovaara reach Wimbledon final
Britain’s Henry Patten and his Finnish partner Harri Heliovaara have reached the men’s doubles final at Wimbledon 2026, their second final at the All England Club in three years. The world number one pair, who won the title in 2024, moved a step closer to reclaiming it by beating American Aleksandar Kovacevic and Australia’s Thanasi…
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Student, 19, died underneath waterfall after hiking to beauty spot with friends and being pulled under by current, inquest hears
A 19-year-old student, Sean Kanyoza, drowned while visiting the Ystradfellte waterfalls in the Brecon Beacons National Park in Wales during a hiking trip with friends on 27 June, an inquest heard on Thursday. He was pulled underwater by a “harsh” current and failed to resurface, and despite the efforts of emergency responders he was pronounced…
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Family of ‘murdered’ Lilly Jones who was found dead 500 yards from home pay tribute to ‘the most beautiful, kind and caring little girl’
The family of Lilly Jones, a 14-year-old schoolgirl found dead in a park in Blaina, Gwent, Wales, have paid tribute to her as “the most beautiful, kind and caring little girl”. Her death matters as the subject of a murder investigation, with a 14-year-old boy charged and due to stand trial later this month at…
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‘Forever chemicals’ – linked to some cancers – found in rivers and surface water sites across the country
Scotland’s environmental regulator has reported that so-called “forever chemicals” were detected at the overwhelming majority of surface water sites it tested last year. The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) said polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) — a group of long-lasting chemicals linked to certain cancers — were found at 89 per cent of surface water sites and…
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Rice and Ødegaard put club union on hold in decisive duel between England and Norway
Arsenal teammates Declan Rice and Martin Ødegaard will put their club friendship aside on Saturday when England face Norway in a World Cup 2026 quarter-final in Miami, with a place in the semi-finals at stake. The Guardian frames the contest between the two Arsenal title-winners as potentially decisive, noting the pair have played together 117…
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Norway’s Haaland wants ‘pressure’ put on England
Norway striker Erling Haaland has insisted that all the pressure is on England ahead of the two nations’ 2026 World Cup quarter-final on Saturday, playfully urging the media to pile as much expectation as possible onto Thomas Tuchel’s side. The remarks are notable because Norway have reached the last eight for the first time and…
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Anthony Gordon: ‘I have always been very intrigued to see who I can become’
England winger Anthony Gordon has spoken about overcoming a difficult start to World Cup 2026 to become a key figure in the knockout rounds, ahead of Saturday’s quarter-final against Norway in Miami. Having recently completed a £60.7m move from Newcastle to Barcelona, the 25-year-old reflected on his relentless drive for self-improvement, insisting his strong mentality…