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Musician Liam Gallagher, the former Oasis frontman, has publicly voiced his optimism about England's chances at an upcoming World Cup, urging the team to "make it happen". His backing adds another celebrity voice to England's supporter base, reflecting the enduring cultural link between the singer and national football…
England midfielder Jude Bellingham scored the first of his two goals in a World Cup 2026 quarter-final against Norway in Miami, levelling the match just before half-time, but the goal became the subject of controversy dubbed "Cablegate". Norway's players and coaching staff protested that the ball had struck…
Japan's Tokito Oda beat Great Britain's Alfie Hewett 6-1 6-1 on Court One to claim his third Wimbledon men's wheelchair singles title. The number one seed and defending champion dominated the final, extending his streak to a sixth successive Grand Slam singles title and continuing his run of…
British nationals have been caught up in wildfires that swept through Almeria province in Spain over the weekend, with at least one fatality reported. A British man attempting to flee the rapidly advancing flames perishe
Rapper Pitbull covered Oasis' 1995 hit 'Wonderwall' during his BST Hyde Park concert in London on Friday 10 July 2026, paying tribute to the England football team, for whom the song has become an unofficial anthem during this year's World Cup. The gig also set a Guinness World…
Lewis Capaldi brought out surprise guest Sam Fender during his headline set at BST Hyde Park on 11 July, with the pair duetting on 'Rein Me In'. The moment drew a strong response from the crowd and on social media, and highlighted both the friendship between the two…
In a Guardian comment piece, Heather Stewart argues that the UK must cap political donations to prevent a small group of wealthy mega-donors from buying political influence. The intervention comes as Labour's "clean up politics" bill returns to the House of Commons, amid growing scrutiny of the financing…
Ahead of the representation of the people bill returning to the House of Commons for its third reading this coming Tuesday, controversy over Nigel Farage and his wealthy donors has pushed big-money political funding to the top of the agenda. The bill, which also extends the vote to…
A Labour minister declined to firmly endorse the Home Secretary's proposal to make migrants wait longer before gaining the right to settle permanently in Britain, saying he "doesn't know the specifics" of the policy. The reluctance is notable because it suggests possible uncertainty or a lack of coordination…
Amy Jones takes a brilliant diving catch to remove Smriti Mandhana, as India's opening batter misses out on making a century at Lord's as she departs for 70, with the tourists 161-2 in their second innings at Lord's.