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‘Another day at the office’ as George Ford brings up England century
George Ford is phlegmatic about his landmark outing for England, insisting he will treat his 100th Test appearance as “another day at the office”. Having been once again overlooked for a place in the ...
‘Multiple dead’ in Texas as flash flooding threatens communities
Judge Rob Kelly, the chief elected official in Kerr County, confirmed fatalities from the flooding and dozens of water rescues so far.
Swindon Balloon Festival balloons cancelled on first day
Strong winds have caused disappointment on the first day of the highly anticipated Swindon Balloon Festival. The town’s first balloon started on Friday afternoon at Lydiard Park and will last until ...
Palestine Action to make Court of Appeal bid at evening hearing over terror ban
Lawyers on behalf of the group will make arguments to bring an appeal on Friday evening, the PA news agency understands.
Family and friends gather at Diogo Jota’s wake as queue forms outside chapel
The Portuguese footballer was killed alongside his brother, Andre Silva, in a car crash in Spain in the early hours of Thursday morning.
Wimbledon diary: Portuguese tributes and champagne cork stops play
Following the death of Liverpool’s Diogo Jota, who was killed in a car crash alongside his brother Andre Silva earlier in the week, Portuguese players Francisco Cabral and Nuno Borges both wore black ...
Rhian Wilkinson insists Wales are ready for landmark Euro 2025
Rhian Wilkinson has declared that Wales are ready for their “watershed moment” on a first major tournament stage at Euro 2025. Wales kick off their campaign against the Netherlands in Lucerne on ...
Marcus Rashford among five players to tell Manchester United they want to leave
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford is one of five players who have told the club they want to leave Old Trafford this summer, the PA news agency understands.
Reid revs up for Wimbledon with LTA's Lexus British Open title
Gordon Reid reckons he has geared up for Wimbledon in perfect fashion after a dominant display at the LTA’s Lexus British Open Roehampton. The Scottish wheelchair tennis star, 33, joined forces with ...
Rome petrol station explosion leaves 40 injured
A petrol station explosion in Rome has injured at least 40 people, including 11 police officers and a firefighter. The explosion was heard across the Italian capital shortly after 8am on Friday and ...
High Court judge refuses to temporarily block Palestine Action terror ban
Palestine Action is set to be banned after a High Court judge refused a bid to temporarily block it from being designated as a terror group.
Leah Williamson admits to injury anxiety in build-up to Euro 2025
England captain Leah Williamson admitted to feeling anxiety in the build-up to Euro 2025 after missing the last World Cup but is now ready for ...