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• In this star-powered World Cup, Spain show value of collective and control | Sid Lowe

  15-07-2026 20:03 via theguardian.com
  Luis de la Fuente’s final-bound team have been fuelled by togetherness and a commitment to each other that goes back a long wayOn the way out of the dressing room in Arlington, Luis de la Fuente gathered his “family” and delivered one last message before the World Cup semi-final against France. He had long known what he was going to say, if not exactly how – it’s what he has been saying for 50 days and more. “I’ll tell them that this is a unique stage, t
  
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• UK airline suspends flights amid busy summer season in blow to travellers

  16-07-2026 19:41 via express.co.uk
  The airline said it had faced a "series of operational challenges".
  
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• Man jailed for sex attack on 10-year-old girl in a pub

  16-07-2026 19:41 via express.co.uk
  Sean Sewell, 46, was arrested after the girl reported 'being touched inappropriately' by a man in a city centre venue
  
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• Mum guilty of killing of three-month-old baby after exposing her to heat from hairdryer

  16-07-2026 19:19 via express.co.uk
  Courtney Gatshore's daughter suffered burns to 18% of the surface area of her body.
  
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• I confronted migrant beggar gang boss in London - they are organised and dangerous

  16-07-2026 18:00 via express.co.uk
  The police's attempts to move the group on have so far failed.
  
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• Uber driver tried to murder landlord minutes before going on deadly knife frenzy

  16-07-2026 17:59 via express.co.uk
  The victim was walking his dog when he crossed paths with a knife-wielding attacker.
  
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• Manhunt for escaped prisoner who is 'risk to others'

  16-07-2026 17:52 via express.co.uk
  Marwan Jumaa, 20, who is serving a sentence for attacking two women, was deemed to be a risk to himself and others.
  
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• 'Loud' fireworks ban with UK rule change to 'protect veterans'

  16-07-2026 16:45 via express.co.uk
  A new rule to protect former soldiers as well as pets is set to be introduced following a consultation.
  
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• Why Britain’s mobile networks are falling behind global rivals

  16-07-2026 16:40 via express.co.uk
  Britain's mobile networks are slipping behind the world.
  
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• Major UK restaurant chain closes four sites immediately - 'significant' economic turmoil

  16-07-2026 16:33 via express.co.uk
  A Major UK restaurant chain has let go of staff as four of its sites have closed with immediate effect.
  
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• Ikea Exeter evacuated after 'incident' as staff and customers pictured outside

  16-07-2026 16:22 via express.co.uk
  The UK Ikea branch was evacuated today.
  
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• British Steel taken into public ownership to protect 'vital' UK supply

  16-07-2026 12:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Scunthorpe steelworks has been officially nationalised under new government powers passed this week.
  
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• UK economy returns to growth in May

  16-07-2026 10:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The modest growth reverses a slight contraction that had been seen the previous month.
  
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• Pakistan resisting UK attempts to deport grooming gang leader

  16-07-2026 10:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The government of Pakistan says it has "no connection whatsoever" with the case of Shabir Ahmed.
  
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• Starmer pledges 'cast-iron support' for Ukraine on final visit as PM

  16-07-2026 10:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The prime minister will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv later on Thursday.
  
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• TikTok faces Ofcom investigation over child age checks

  16-07-2026 10:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  It follows a review by the regulator in May that criticised the platform for not being "safe enough" for children.
  
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• 'Passive' and 'crumbled' - did Tuchel's defensive tactics cost England?

  16-07-2026 08:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England went 1-0 up against Argentina before slumping to a heartbreaking semi-final defeat. Did boss Thomas Tuchel's "negative" tactics cost them a place in the World Cup final?
  
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• Celebrity influencers paid up to £1m to advertise deodorant on Instagram

  16-07-2026 08:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The chief executive of Wild reveals what happens behind the scenes of social media posts.
  
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• Nowak killer's first recorded confession revealed

  16-07-2026 07:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Vickrum Digwa was recorded in a police van discussing Henry Nowak's murder in Southampton.
  
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• Man 'drove through cyclist' after taking cocaine and drinking

  16-07-2026 07:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Teddy Picton - son of celebrity hairdresser Ken Picton - killed Brad Craven whose own wife had just died.
  
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• Can Andy Burnham solve the housing crisis?

  16-07-2026 07:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC Verify has looked at the scale of the housing challenge facing Burnham when he becomes PM.
  
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• 'I couldn't leave the house, I worried I'd cheat': The rise of relationship OCD

  16-07-2026 02:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Relationship OCD is gaining awareness, but limited data means little is known about how common the condition is.
  
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• Weekend cooldown to mark end of heatwave for some

  16-07-2026 02:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Temperatures are set to fall by several degrees in some areas, including parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England.
  
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• Jesy Nelson calls plan to test newborns for life-limiting muscle condition a 'victory'

  16-07-2026 02:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  All newborn babies are set to have a heel prick test for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) in England.
  
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• '20 years on, there's still a culture of silence over my son's death'

  16-07-2026 01:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Only two people have ever been convicted over the sectarian assault on Paul McCauley in July 2006.
  
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• Argentina face action over Falklands banner

  16-07-2026 00:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Argentina face the prospect of disciplinary action from Fifa after their players celebrate the World Cup semi-final win against England with a banner in support of their country's claims to the Falkland Islands.
  
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• 'No regrets' - Tuchel on England's defeat by Argentina

  16-07-2026 00:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England manager Thomas Tuchel believes his team "got too passive" after scoring first in the World Cup semi-final against Argentina, which they lost 2-1 at Atlanta Stadium.
  
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• England 1-2 Argentina: World Cup 2026 semi-final – live

  15-07-2026 23:04 via theguardian.com
  ⚽ Dramatic late goals set up World Cup final with Spain
  ⚽ The semi-final – in pictures | Golden Boot | Player guideEngland’s defenders will face an extreme challenge when they come up against Lionel Messi in their World Cup semi-final. It is not just that he is the greatest player of all time but the almost unique way in which he plays.The 39-year-old is renowned for ambling around for much of a game, saving his energy for when truly required. It makes him incredibly diff
  
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• Pete Hegseth says soldiers over age 30 to be screened for testosterone deficiency

  15-07-2026 22:48 via theguardian.com
  US defense secretary unveils plan that will work to ensure service members have the ‘right testosterone levels’Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday that the Department of Defense will offer testosterone deficiency screening for soldiers 30 and older.The US defense secretary unveiled plans for a new screening program for testosterone deficiency among troops that will work to ensure service members have the “right testosterone levels” to perform at their optimal conditions in
  
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• Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismisses Ukraine’s popular defence minister

  15-07-2026 22:47 via theguardian.com
  Mykhailo Fedorov, credited with transforming the ministry, ousted in reshuffle after six months in postVolodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed Ukraine’s popular defence minister, despite pleas from foreign partners and civil society for him to keep his job, as part of wide-ranging government reshuffle.In a post on Telegram Mykhailo Fedorov announced that he was leaving his position, saying it had been a “great honour” to serve the Ukrainian people. He was widely credited with transfo
  
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