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England’s football triumph masks Burnham’s undemocratic path to power, says Littlejohn

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  • Littlejohn condemns Andy Burnham becoming PM without an election as undemocratic.
  • He objects to plans to scrap first-past-the-post voting.
  • England's World Cup win against Mexico is said to be distracting the public.

In his Daily Mail column, Richard Littlejohn attacks the prospect of Andy Burnham becoming Prime Minister without a general election, characterising it as an "anti-democratic coup". Writing against the backdrop of England's World Cup semi-final or final win over Mexico at the Azteca Stadium, he argues that the…

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England hold off Mexico 3-2 as World Cup clash breaks Telemundo audience records

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  • England's 3-2 win over Mexico drew a preliminary 23.1 million on Telemundo.
  • It is set to be Spanish-language US TV's highest-rated telecast ever.
  • Bellingham scored twice; England held on with 10 men.

England's dramatic 3-2 World Cup victory over Mexico at the Estadio Azteca is on course to become the highest-rated telecast in US Spanish-language television history. Broadcast on the NBCUniversal-owned network Telemundo, the match drew a preliminary total audience of 23.1 million, surpassing Mexico's win over Ecuador the previous…

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Arthur Fery becomes first British wildcard to reach a Grand Slam quarter-final

  • Arthur Fery is the first British wildcard to reach a Grand Slam quarter-final.
  • He beat Grigor Dimitrov in a five-set thriller.
  • Cash and Glasspool advanced, continuing their doubles title defence.

British tennis enjoyed a landmark day at Wimbledon, headlined by Arthur Fery, who became the first British wildcard to reach a Grand Slam quarter-final. Fery secured the milestone with a dramatic five-set victory over Grigor Dimitrov, an upset that stood out as the defining result of an otherwise…

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England considering appeal against Quansah dismissal in Mexico World Cup win

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  • England's FA considers appealing defender Quansah's red card from the Mexico match
  • The appeal follows Trump administration's intervention reversing a US player's suspension
  • Precedent sparks criticism over fairness and encourages other teams to challenge disciplinary decisions

The Football Association is considering whether to appeal after England defender Jarell Quansah's red card against Mexico.

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Sky Acquires ITV Media Business for £1.6bn, Consolidating British Broadcasting and Creating Streaming Rival

  • Sky to buy ITV's Media and Entertainment arm for u00a31.6bn.
  • ITV Studios becomes an independent global content producer.
  • ITV shareholders receive around u00a3950m; deal completes late 2027.

Comcast-owned pay-TV operator Sky has agreed to acquire ITV's Media and Entertainment division for £1.6 billion, with the transaction expected to complete in the second half of 2027. The deal fundamentally separates ITV's business: its production arm, ITV Studios, will operate as an independent global content creator, while…

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England’s Azteca Triumph: Three Lions Edge Mexico 3-2 in World Cup Classic

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  • England beat Mexico 3-2 at the Azteca to reach the quarter-finals.
  • Bellingham scored twice, with Kane netting the winner.
  • Henderson hurt his wrist celebrating, raising fitness concerns.

England produced one of their finest World Cup performances at Mexico's iconic Azteca Stadium, beating the hosts 3-2 to reach the quarter-finals in a display some have compared to the class of 1966. Jude Bellingham scored twice and Harry Kane added the decisive goal in a fiercely contested…

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England rise to Azteca occasion and see off ghosts, time and Mexico | Barney Ronay

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This was the most extraordinary night of football as an experience of the mind, body, bones, guts and blood“Enn-JOYYY this unforrrgGEDDABLE Fifa Worrrld Cup … expPERRIENCE!!” the strangely guileless American-accented public address had commanded, with 40 minutes still to run before the delayed kick-off in Mexico City.Er. OK…

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