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England win against Mexico named most watched football match in US TV history
9+ hour, 47+ min ago (321+ words) England's win against Mexico in the 2026 World Cup has been named the most watched football match in US TV history. According to Fifa, 44. 9 million viewers tuned into watch England win 3-2 at Estadio Azteca in Mexico, with nearly half of all…...
England fall short as Australia win Women's T20 World Cup for seventh time
5+ day, 13+ hour ago (701+ words) England were dealt familiar heartache in a World Cup final as Australia claimed a record-extending seventh Women's T20 crown with a thumping seven-wicket win at Lord's. Nat Sciver-Brunt, who carried son Theo out with her for the national anthems, top-scored but…...
Declan Rice unfazed by challenges posed by Mexico
6+ day, 23+ hour ago (617+ words) Declan Rice says England are ready to cope with whatever Mexico throw at them in Sunday's World Cup encounter at the electric Estadio Azteca. From unabated hostility to playing at high altitude, Thomas Tuchel's side expect to face a variety…...
Eljamel Inquiry expected to go ahead in September following delay
1+ week, 17+ hour ago (555+ words) The first hearings of the inquiry into disgraced brain surgeon Sam Eljamel are expected to go ahead in September as planned, Lord Weir has said. The chair of the Eljamel Inquiry said work by the Scottish Government was under way…...
Stephen Eustaquio's late strike sends Canada through
1+ week, 5+ day ago (473+ words) Stephen Eustaquio's stoppage-time strike sealed co-hosts Canada a 1-0 World Cup knock-out win against South Africa and a place in the last 16. Canada captain Eustaquio lashed home from the edge of the box in the second minute of added time at…...
Where inflation eased in May " and where it accelerated
3+ week, 2+ day ago (504+ words) An easing of inflation in May across a range of groceries and kitchen appliances helped offset the impact of a jump in the price of petrol and air fares, meaning the UK's overall rate remained unchanged. It is not the…...
Multiple attackers kill 12 people in mass shooting in Johannesburg
1+ mon, 10+ hour ago (696+ words) An armed gang opened fire in a poor neighbourhood in South Africa's biggest city, killing 12 people and wounding at least nine before fleeing in a minibus, police said. The mass shooting unfolded late on Tuesday night in an informal settlement…...
Kemp: 'Important sport crosses barriers that females can face"
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (425+ words) Active Herefordshire & Worcestershire Partnership was recognised at the School Games Impact Awards 2026, for their work ensuring that disengaged young people and girls remain active playing sport." The Active Partnership, which hosts the local School Games Organiser, won a Young Person…...
National Lottery operator sees "inflection point" after mammoth tech upgrade
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (566+ words) National Lottery operator Allwyn has revealed lower UK sales and earnings at the start of 2026 but said the completion of its recent tech upgrade marks an "inflection point" for the British business. Allwyn " whose UK arm took over the 10-year…...
Southern Water is embarking on its largest ever investment programme
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (182+ words) Southern Water is investing over "950 million in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight to modernise aging infrastructure, reduce pollution and build resilience in the face of climate change and population growth. Alongside this, it'sinvesting heavily to minimise the risk…...