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Mexico fans fail in bid to wake up England players

England players feel little to no impact of Mexico fans attempting to disturb their sleep by letting off fireworks outside their hotel.

'Start work at 11' - but will other bosses be as flexible over England's 1am match?

Employers are being urged to use their "common sense" to allow staff to work flexibly where they can.

Health secretary seeks advice over maternity inquiry staff who refused to give evidence

James Murray says he felt "numb" after hearing from families affected by the scandal.

Who Is The Fraudster Who Paid For Farage’s Security?

Reform denies rules were broken over benefits provided to Nigel Farage.

Australia probes mystery space balls that washed up on beach

Officials are searching for the origins of six pieces of space debris discovered on Forrest Beach in Queensland.

Reform denies rules broken by Farage after benefits from ally not declared

The Sunday Times says the Reform UK leader failed to register the support supplied by a cryptocurrency entrepreneur who had been convicted of fraud.

Iran's supreme leader absent as senior officials attend ayatollah's funeral

Mojtaba Khamenei has not been seen in public since the attack which killed his father at the onset of the US-Israel war with Iran.

Polanski says he will pay any council tax owed linked to houseboat

The Green Party leader told the BBC he is waiting for a decision from Waltham Forest Council.

Football stadium booze ban could be axed as next PM Andy Burnham slams 40-year rule

Incoming PM Andy Burnham has sparked hope for football fans by slamming the 40-year stadium booze ban as "wrong" amid calls for supporters to be treated like adults

Police inquiry into Yes Scotland campaign's 'missing £1.5m' claim

It is claimed funds raised for the group which campaigned for independence in the 2014 referendum are "unaccounted for".

I lost everything and but now I live in a haunted castle and am best pals with the ghosts

After a series of tragedies and hardship for management consultant Mok O'Keefe life got back on track with the help of a new partner and a castle full of chatty spooks

England battling history as well as Mexican nation in Azteca cauldron

England will be battling against history as well as entire nation when the face Mexico in the World Cup last 16 at The Azteca, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

England battling history as well as Mexican nation in Azteca cauldron

England will be battling against history as well as entire nation when the face Mexico in the World Cup last 16 at The Azteca, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

NHS app to use AI to determine which service best for patients

The update will be available to all users in England by April 2028, the health service says.

Bodies of two men missing for a week found in crashed car

The bodies of two men reported missing more than a week ago have been found in a crashed car.

Harry Styles beats Taylor Swift's and Coldplay's Wembley records

The Watermelon Sugar singer is the first artist to perform 12 shows on a single tour at the stadium.

Two found dead in crashed car in missing men search

William Hutchinson was last seen on 24 June and Stuart Tallis was reported missing three days later.

Stephen Miller said it’s “divine providence” that Donald Trump is president for America’s 250th celebration – 15 rather ungodly counterarguments

Trust Stephen Miller to come out with of the most laughable takes from America’s July 4/American 250 celebration. The White House deputy chief of staff for policy tweeted about how it was “divine providence” that Donald Trump happened to be president for the semiquincentennial. It is impossible to review the events of the last decade […]

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Sick trick twisted dad Jamie Varley played exhausted Preston Davey before screaming 'boo'

WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: Twisted teacher Jamie Varley blasted Disney music to keep his exhausted baby awake before screaming 'boo' at him, weeks before murdering the helpless boy

Evacuations in Guam as super typhoon Bavi approaches

The storm is forecast to bring winds in excess of 160mph and waves nearly 11m high when it makes landfall on Monday.

Stay humble - the Premier League feud about to hit world stage

The Premier League feud between Manchester City's Erling Haaland and Arsenal defender Gabriel goes global as Norway meet Brazil at the World Cup.

Stay humble - the Premier League feud about to hit world stage

The Premier League feud between Manchester City's Erling Haaland and Arsenal defender Gabriel goes global as Norway meet Brazil at the World Cup.

Chinese pastor freed after Donald Trump raised issue of his release with Xi Jinping

A Chinese pastor has been released from jail after Donald Trump intervened to get him freed, in what his family have described as a "miracle".

Major UK city faces 'mini-Pearl Harbor' as low-flying kamikaze drone threat exposed

A warning has been sounded that Iranian-style drones fired from a shadow trawler could deliver a 'mini Pearl Harbor' strike on a UK naval base

Model Caprice hired ghostbusters to give a phantom marching orders from £5m mansion

Caprice Bourett, 54, said she and husband Ty Comfort and kids Jax and Jett, both 12, were haunted by a woman in a ‘long dress’ so paid £300 to get rid of them

A bunch of masked white nationalist fascist losers marched through Washington on July 4, and this one powerful photo has quickly become the defining image of the day

It wouldn’t be another day in Donald Trump’s America without a bunch of fascist white supremacists brazenly marching through the streets. The fact that said march happened on the July 4 holiday is all the more galling. Hundreds of men wearing white masks marched through Washington DC on Saturday, some carrying Confederate flags, chanting “Life, […]

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England enter the Azteca - where football kings are crowned

BBC Sport explores the history and cultural power of the Azteca, one of the great cathedrals of world football, as England prepare to face Mexico there in the last 16 of the World Cup.

US marks 250th birthday with fireworks, flyovers and extreme weather

US President Donald Trump's speech included some of his political agenda but also honoured war veterans and American history.

Staying up for the match? How to handle a 1am kick-off

Forget blocks and tackles, this is the tactical plan you need for the football.

A skydiver carrying an American flag crash-landed onto one of Donald Trump’s ‘America 250’ events, for all you fans of delicious metaphors

It’s a big weekend for the US, with both July 4 celebrations and the 250th anniversary of the founding of the republic. And of course, Donald Trump has completely commandeered the occasion by making it as much about him as possible during the past week of ‘America 250’ events. So, it’s easy – and fun […]

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Carers 'staring at phones' face neglect probe after boy 'thrown into crocodile pit'

Carers face a neglect probe after a disabled man allegedly threw a toddler into a crocodile pit at a zoo while they were reportedly distracted by phones

Mexico return luxury watches gifted by YouTuber

World Cup co-hosts Mexico - who play England on Sunday night - return luxury watches gifted to them by a content creator because Fifa rules prohibit expensive gifts.

A 'pinch me moment': Details emerge from Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's New York wedding

Details are starting to emerge about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Cricket match abandoned after bull storms pitch

The bull's owner brought along a cow to entice it off the Burnopfield playing grounds to no avail.

Brits set for a third summer heatwave to scorch UK with 34C sizzler

Brits face a third summer heatwave next week with temperatures hitting 34C, but looming hosepipe bans and yellow health alerts threaten to ruin the fun

Killer moved after prison guard 'fantasised about leaving husband' for him

A killer has been moved to the notorious Monster Mansion jail after a female prison guard was arrested for allegedly fantasising about leaving her husband for him

Woman’s five chilling words before weapons and Ted Bundy note discovered in home

Investigators searching for at least two missing women uncovered firearms, hazardous chemicals and a handwritten note referencing infamous serial killer Ted Bundy at a felon’s house

London and Liverpool are the UK's most World Cup-mad cities

A poll of 2,000 adults has identified the UK cities most gripped by World Cup fever, with London and Liverpool leading the charge

How Iran's new regime is very different to what came before

Khamenei's funeral is another reminder of the change Iran has seen, but what does its new leadership want?

A very British love affair - why Wimbledon regulars keep coming back

Devoted fans of the SW19 Championships tell stories of camping in the queue and lifelong friendships.

France survive Paraguay's 'disgraceful' and 'embarrassing' dark arts

After dismantling all before them at this World Cup, France had to find a new way to win against a Paraguay side whose use of the dark arts angered many of those watching.

How Manchester became an 'influencer heaven'

Influencers are showing the world why they think Manchester is a great place it is to live.

Cowboys, fighter jets and US Border Patrol - inside Trump's big recruitment drive

Space Force and Customs and Border Patrol are using a rodeo as a way to drive up recruitment numbers.

What Sky buying ITV could mean for your favourite shows

An announcement is expected imminently on Sky buying ITV's TV and streaming channels.

Prince Harry and Meghan: Will they or won't they, and will we care?

There will be much attention on whether the Duke of Sussex can build bridges with his family.

Moment of destiny for France's Le Pen in verdict to decide her future in presidential race

Far-right leader Marine Le Pen is appealing against a verdict which found her guilty of misusing EU funds.

James doubtful for Mexico tie but Quansah fit again

Reece James misses training on the eve of England's World Cup last-16 tie against Mexico but Jarell Quansah is available again.

Unbeaten in 34 matches - why Morocco are World Cup contenders

As Morocco beat Canada to book their place in the last-8, their World Cup campaign can no longer be seen as a fairytale.

Major Ukrainian drone attack on Russia strikes St Petersburg oil terminal

Ukrainian drones have struck an oil terminal and port in St Petersburg and the surrounding region, Russian and Ukrainian officials say.

‘If you could telepathically say something that all people on earth could hear at once what would it be?’ – 22 mind-bogglers

Who amongst us hasn’t wondered what it’d be like to be able to read minds. The answer is almost certainly absolutely life-ruining, because all those little white lies people tell to grease the wheels of society would be useless. Your mate thinks your bum does look big in those jeans. Who does it help to […]

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“Oh, you’re a programmer? I have a problem with my printer…”. What’s the equivalent of this in your job? 28 things not to ask at parties

There are some jobs it may be better to keep to yourself at parties. Doctor, for instance – unless hearing about your best friend’s cousin’s weird rash on your day off is your idea of a good time. Over on Reddit, they were pondering this related question. “Oh, you’re a programmer? I have a problem […]

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Driver arrested on suspicion of murder after fatal head-on collision

A crash between two cars, in which an elderly woman died, is now being treated as murder, police say.

Alan Shearer: Why England won't fear Mexico or the Azteca

Former England captain Alan Shearer explains why Thomas Tuchel's team will not be worried about the difficult conditions when they play Mexico at the Azteca Stadium.

A 'Ferytale' at Wimbledon: British wild card through to last 16 after epic five-set victory

Britain's Arthur Fery has reached the fourth round of Wimbledon for the first time after beating Belgium's Zizou Bergs.

New heatwave likely to peak at 34C with week-long health alert issued

Another heatwave is on its way and set to last significantly longer as Stav Danaos explains.

Duchess of Sussex and children 'not travelling to London' with Prince Harry next week

Prince Harry won't be accompanied by the Duchess of Sussex and their children when he visits London next week, Sky News understands.

Fresh health warning comes into effect as new heatwave on the way

A week-long health warning has come into effect as another heatwave is on its way for parts of the UK.

Mind-blowing number of learners failing 'impossible' driving theory test – can you pass?

The UK driving theory test has turned 30 this week, but failure rates remain alarmingly high after barely a third of learners at one centre passed

Pub boss ate one Tesco snack for every meal to save cash and claw out of debt - but piled on weight

With just £40 per week allocated for food shopping for her and her partner, Lauren says she resorted to eating Tesco pate and white bread for every meal in order to save cash - but it came with a big catch.

The NHS plans to reward people for walking 30 minutes a day with discounts and vouchers – 18 reactions to put a spring in your step

“Just getting my steps in” is a common refrain from the smartwatch-sporting set. For a long while now, people have been tracking how much walking and how many steps they make on a given day. And now the NHS wants in on the action. 🚨 NEW: The NHS will reward people who walk for 30 […]

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This British man who vanished while travelling to the World Cup was found living his best life in a pub in Spain, and truly this is what real freedom looks like

Here’s a new addition to the “you couldn’t make it up” file. Michael Hewitt, a 65-year-old from Leeds, left the UK on June 20, flying to Spain for a layover before travelling on to Boston for the start of the World Cup. But then he lost his phone which had all of his tickets stored […]

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Donald Trump, 80, has vowed to deliver a really long July 4 speech outside in extreme heat and people are sending him some morbidly funny words of encouragement

The US is marking its July 4 holiday this weekend – which is also the 250th anniversary of the founding of the republic. And at the centre of it all – mostly because he’s made it all about himself – is Donald Trump. The anniversary celebrations have provided some unintentionally hilarious moments already – such […]

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England vs Mexico kick-off time reverted as FIFA make U-turn after angry reaction

England's World Cup round of 16 match against Mexico reportedly came close to having its kick-off time changed before FIFA ultimately decided not to move at all

Convicted murderer held girl, 15, hostage for 8 hours and performed sex act in car

Paul Sharpe, 56, a convicted murderer from Stockport, has pleaded guilty to a string of offences after subjecting a 15-year-old girl to a 'terrifying' eight-hour ordeal in which he kidnapped her at knifepoint

England players break silence on Mexico World Cup kick-off time change

England stars Marcus Rashford and Morgan Rogers have responded after FIFA reportedly plans to move England's crucial World Cup 2026 round of 16 clash with Mexico

‘What’s a common UK idiom that you use regularly, but didn’t learn the origins of for a long time?’ – 18 dips into Dictionary Corner

Idioms are a beautiful thing. They add colour to speech and language, and it can be fascinating to discover new ways of saying things, as well as how they came about. Just ask Susie Dent. Over on r/AskUK, sad-insurance1313 asked – “What’s a common UK idiom that you use regularly but didn’t learn the origins […]

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People have been explaining children’s books badly, and these 17 are a twisted delight

If you loved books as a child, there’s a good chance you still have one or two that you read back then. If you have young children, you may read to them from the very copies that once sent your imagination soaring. But if you haven’t read a children’s book in a long time, you […]

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England vs Mexico World Cup kick-off time to be moved with FIFA announcement imminent

England will take on Mexico in the last 16 of the World Cup and now the kick-off time could be moved at the Azteca Stadium

Wife mouthed 'sorry' to abused husband in court after home became 'like a horror film'

Karen Palmer, 47, from the Wirral, was jailed for seven-and-a-half years after admitting a prolonged domestic abuse campaign against her husband, slashing and stabbing him repeatedly

UK charity shop giant closing 87 charity shops by 2027 – see full list

The British Heart Foundation has announced it will close 150 of its charity shops across the UK, with 87 set to shut by the end of March 2027. The BHF said it is facing an "exceptionally challenging trading environment"

After 250 years, do US citizens still believe in the American Dream?

Historian Heather Cox Richardson on what history tells us about modern America

Major train disruption after car 'careered through fencing' onto railway line

Great Western Railway (GWR) said the car is blocking the railway between St Erth and St Ives in the Carbis Bay area, with all train services cancelled after a motorist 'lost control of their vehicle'

Afghan man raped two unconscious teenage girls after plying them with alcohol

Sultani Bakatash, 29, who was as been granted indefinite leave to remain in the UK after arriving from Afghanistan, has been found guilty of raping two unconscious teenage girls

Educating Cardiff star banned from teaching for changing school term dates for cruise

Joy Ballard, who starred in the Channel 4 documentary Educating Cardiff in 2015, has been banned from teaching after changing term dates for a holiday and using school funds to fund personal trips

Jet2 tells passengers to pack everyday item to avoid delays

Jet2 has urged passengers to bring it with them with the reminder posted on its website

‘What is a common stereotype about your culture that is actually 100% accurate?’ – 23 national clichés that hit the nail on the head

National stereotypes tend to be viewed as negative. Oversimplified and exaggerated beliefs about the characteristics of a place and its people are never going to be accurate, right? Well, it turns out that sometimes they are, according to the folks who live there. Over on the AskReddit page, user thor123321 asked this: ‘What is a […]

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Karoline Leavitt said young people are lazy and complain a lot and she didn’t just not read the room, she’s on the wrong planet

Karoline Leavitt has only been back from maternity leave for a week or so, but she has wasted no time getting her talking points across a variety of media. First, she took a flight aboard Air Force One and did some light reading. Now she’s alienating a huge portion of the voting base. The White […]

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‘What’s the funniest thing you’ve heard a stranger shout out of nowhere?’ – 22 hilariously gobby people

If you hear people yelling things in the street, the chances are they’re drunk or angry, and it’s generally not something you want your ears bothered with. However, very occasionally you’ll be glad you listened because you’ll overhear an absolute gem. They’ve been discussing this on the AskUK subreddit after Jack_In_Black89 shared their own experience… […]

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Donald Trump said his children have ‘inside information’ on anything they buy because of his presidency and basically the entire internet said the same thing

The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. In this case, the apple is rotten. Donald Trump spoke about his children on CNBC this week and ran head first into a stunning admission that would’ve been front page news for any other President. The big orange blob was asked about the financial transactions his kids […]

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What 80% chance of rain really means as people 'highly concerned' by BBC post

You'd be surprised as many people have said they're "genuinely worried"

Fast and Furious' bikini model spends days smoking guys on drag strip in 1,000HP motor

Jessica Barton, who became a star of America's Fast & Furious-era car scene, says she loves nothing more after a day of stripping off than to hop into her 1,000 HP Toyota Supra and beating men on the drag strip.

‘What happened at your school that would never be allowed today?’ – 21 hair-raising stories that prove they were not always the best days of our lives

Are your school days the best days of your life? Perhaps if you were one of those people who were super popular at 16 and have been on a downward trajectory ever since. But the majority of people seem to have found them a bit of a nightmare, if the answers to this post from […]

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Turns out that millions of kebabs contain ‘goat and skin’ but not everyone has been put off – 17 deliciously entertaining replies

The doner kebab is often considered the ultimate food to be enjoyed after a few beers. The sweaty slices of brown meat, lovingly carved from a rotating ‘elephant’s leg’ and slapped into a pitta bread has long been sustaining hungry customers in that time between last orders and the late night bus ride home. But […]

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This American blamed red cards for ‘ruining the product’ after a US player was sent off in the World Cup and the rest of the world responded as one

Say what you like about the World Cup – please! – but one consequence of its return to the United States for the first time in 32 years has been to introduce the beautiful game to a whole new generation of fans. Whether they embrace it in quite the same way as they do baseball, […]

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Men have been sharing what they’d do if they knew they’d get away with it – 17 revealing aspirations

If you knew you could get away with something, what would you do? Rob a bank? Sneak into a cinema and save yourself loads of money? If you’re a bloke, you might have more revealing ideas. That’s because it seems that men secretly want a bit of peace and quiet. At least that’s according to […]

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Disabled grandad 'surrounded by security' before being 'kicked out of Asda'

Tony Daniels, 73, was asked to leave an Asda store for refusing to do one thing

There’s a lighter side to getting older, and these 27 funny Threads posts completely get it

In many ways, it’s a privilege to grow old, but one that can be understandably overlooked when balanced against the pitfalls, such as increasing aches and pains, forgetfulness, and having no clue how to handle the latest technology. Not all OAPs fit that stereotype, but it’s a cliché for a reason. You don’t even have […]

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A New Yorker was confused why England fans would want to watch the football at 1am in the pub and the responses will make you proud to be British

One of the many reasons why people weren’t overjoyed with the World Cup going to the US (and Canada and Mexico) was the unfortunate time difference which meant some games would be played in the middle of the night, UK time. And the time difference has really come home to roost with England’s last 16 […]

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Life-size Lego bench built in memory of boy

The bench is made in memory of Matthew Girard who died in 2020 from cancer.

Artist happily reunited with lost tea towel art

Holly Searle had posted her work and was distraught when it was not delivered to its destination.

The school podcast that beat the professionals to a top award

The Reading Cafe features pupils from Holy Cross High School in Hamilton quizzing authors, musicians and other cultural figures about books.

Man, 91, completes skydive for community group

Alan Still completed the skydive for Rowleys Centre for the Community in Cranleigh.

Zendaya stars in this heated tennis love triangle

A love triangle forms between three tennis players.

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