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Spain beat Argentina in extra time to win 2026 World Cup

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  • Spain beat Argentina 1-0 after extra time to win the 2026 World Cup
  • Substitute Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal
  • Messi's likely final World Cup ends in defeat; halftime show panned

Spain have won the 2026 FIFA World Cup, beating Argentina 1-0 after extra time at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, with substitute Ferran Torres scoring the winning goal. The result secures Spain's second World Cup title and brings a disappointing end to what is widely regarded as Lionel…

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The underwater harvest hoping for a bumper crop

  • Volunteers hand-collected seagrass seeds at dawn near Southampton to restore meadows.
  • Seagrass absorbs up to 35 times more CO2 than rainforest of equal size.
  • UK has lost over 90% of its seagrass meadows in a century.

Volunteers and conservationists have been gathering seagrass seeds along the Solent coast near Southampton in an effort to restore Britain's badly depleted seagrass meadows, which play a significant role in absorbing carbon dioxide and supporting marine life. The early-morning harvest, timed to an exceptionally low tide, forms part…

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Retired UK civil servants failed by pension outsourcing, government says

  • Capita's running of civil service pensions caused severe payment delays
  • Some pensioners faced food banks and financial hardship
  • Government now looking to bring scheme back in-house

The UK government has admitted that retired civil servants have been failed by the outsourcing of their pension scheme to Capita, with maladministration leaving some claimants waiting up to a year for payments. The Cabinet Office is now looking to bring the scheme back in-house after "unacceptable" service…

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The singer Noel Gallagher hailed as “one of the greatest British people of all time”

  • Noel Gallagher praised Sex Pistols frontman John Lydon as 'one of the greatest British people of all time' and a foundational influence on Oasis
  • Lydon had mocked Liam Gallagher at a hotel meeting while directing his barbs toward Noel, who apparently enjoyed witnessing his brother's discomfort
  • The endorsement reveals how Noel's musical assessments hinge on acknowledging formative influences and artists willing to slight his brother

Punk hero. The post The singer Noel Gallagher hailed as “one of the greatest British people of all time” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

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SUFC News: Norwich boss Clement makes Brooks prediction following United exit – thestar.co.uk

  • Clement expects Andre Brooks to develop at Norwich City.
  • Brooks leaves Sheffield United after academy and first-team involvement.
  • The move offers him a chance for more regular football.

Norwich City boss Philippe Clement has backed former Sheffield United player Andre Brooks to make a positive impact after his move away from Bramall Lane. Clement’s comments suggest Norwich see the midfielder as a player with the ability to develop and contribute, making the transfer notable for both…

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Dua Lipa is joined by her husband Callum Turner as Anya Taylor-Joy and Mick Jagger lead the British stars watching the match as Spain win the World Cup

  • Spain beat Argentina 1-0 after extra time to win the World Cup.
  • Ferran Torres scored the winner; Messi missed out again.
  • British stars including Dua Lipa and the Beckhams attended the final.

Numerous British celebrities turned out to watch the World Cup final, in which Spain beat Argentina 1-0 after extra time thanks to a Ferran Torres goal, denying Lionel Messi a tournament triumph. High-profile attendees and their partners were pictured enjoying the occasion, reflecting the global celebrity draw of…

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Regional divide emerges as Andy Burnham’s leadership faces early scrutiny

  • Burnham's leadership faced early legitimacy and policy criticism
  • Badenoch urged welfare cuts, no new taxes, faster oil and gas drilling
  • Polling showed weak southern England support, exposing regional divide

Andy Burnham's premiership faced early scrutiny and pressure in the period following his rise to power, with critics questioning the legitimacy of his ascent and the direction of his policy agenda. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch publicly called on the new administration to cut welfare spending, rule out further…

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Kemi urges Andy Burnham to cut benefits, rule out more tax rises and get drilling!

  • Kemi Badenoch urges Andy Burnham to cut benefits spending
  • She wants no further tax rises and more drilling
  • Comes amid wider questions over Burnham's leadership legitimacy

Kemi Badenoch has called on Andy Burnham to cut welfare spending, commit to no further tax increases, and expand domestic oil and gas drilling, as the new prime minister comes under early pressure over his policy direction. The intervention reflects wider unease about Burnham's leadership, with other coverage…

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STEPHEN GLOVER: After his outrageous coup, shameless usurper Andy Burnham must call an election or he will leave the UK even more divided

  • Andy Burnham became Prime Minister via a political transition from Keir Starmer and plans policies not in Labour's 2024 manifesto
  • Polling shows 47–51% of voters believe he should call an election to legitimise his new agenda; a columnist warns proceeding without one risks public resentment

Having mounted a coup against Sir Keir Starmer, he now proposes to lead a Government with an entirely new set of policies, many of which were not in Labour's 2024 manifesto.

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The ‘guardian angel’ mystery biker who donated up to £100,000 in gold and silver coins to churches and schools across England – because he wanted to ‘do some good’

  • Mystery biker donates up to £100,000 in coins anonymously
  • Gold and silver coins left at churches and schools in England
  • Donor reportedly wanted only to "do some good"

A mysterious motorcyclist dubbed a "guardian angel" has been leaving gold and silver coins at churches and schools across England, with donations estimated to total as much as £100,000. The anonymous benefactor is reported to have said he simply wanted to "do some good," and his identity remains…

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