Two hundred and fifty years ago, men in powdered hair and knee breeches did what no colony had ever done successfully. They broke away from the most powerful empire on …
Dropping Candidates Is Getting to Be a Habit — and It’s Not a Sign of Strength
It’s beginning to be a habit. It, in this case, is the messy business of center-left political jettisoning one leader suddenly deemed unelectable and, without resort to the usual rules …
TV presenter Dermot Murnaghan dies aged 68
The former BBC, ITV and Sky News journalist has died after revealing he had stage four prostate cancer. Read full story Author:
US wants Iran to pledge to stop shooting at ships in Strait of Hormuz
Vice-President JD Vance is among US officials expected to take part in negotiations resuming on Saturday in Oman. Read full story Author:
Chaos and confusion reign as Harry loses media battle
Team Sussex has had a bumpy last seven days in the UK, which was meant to focus on the Invictus Games. Read full story Author:
Watch: ‘We escaped Spanish wildfire, but our friends lost their lives’
Hundreds of firefighters in Spain have been battling a deadly wildfire in the south of the country. Read full story Author:
Meet the crypto billionaires building a world where money buys you a vote
They think democracy has run its course – so they’re setting up their own nations instead. Read full story Author:
Pubs can stay open for full Norway game – even if kick-off delayed
The extended hours means fans can watch the entire game, even if the start is delayed. Read full story Author:
Is it time to give record-breaker Pickford the credit he deserves?
Is it time to finally give England keeper Jordan Pickford the credit he deserves as he enters the World Cup history books, asks chief football writer Phil McNulty. Read full …
Hey Jude: Bellingham’s return to England indispensability
Senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel charts Jude Bellingham’s remarkable resurgence with England at the World Cup. Read full story Author:
Should Argentina take Messi off penalties?
Lionel Messi keeps rewriting World Cup history, but after his latest miss from the spot, should Argentina hand penalty duties to someone else? Read full story Author:
Quarter‑final turns into endurance test as England meet heat‑hardened Norway
England will head into unknown territory at this World Cup when they face Norway in Miami – playing in searing temperatures. Read full story Author:
Artificial turf & coaching revolution – how Norway shaped golden generation
Artificial turf, investment from gambling and a coaching revolution based on collaboration over egos help Norway build a golden generation of players. Read full story Author:
All the goals from England’s 2026 World Cup campaign so far
As England gear up to face Norway at the Miami Stadium for the World Cup quarter-finals, re-live all the goals that got Thomas Tuchel’s side there. Read full story Author:
Merino the unlikely hero again – as Spain wait for Lamine Yamal show
Mikel Merino came off the bench to send Spain into the World Cup semi-finals – but Lamine Yamal is still waiting for his moment to truly shine. Read full story …
New species named after Cape Verde keeper Vozinha
A new species of sea slug has been named after Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha to mark his performance against Spain at the World Cup. Read full story Author:
Football’s best bromance: Why Bellingham and Haaland break the mould
The two players have won an army of admirers from social media clips and their honesty in interviews. Read full story Author:
England’s Guehi, Rice & James all train before Norway game
Midfielder Declan Rice and defenders Marc Guehi and Reece James all train with England on the eve of Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final against Norway. Read full story Author:
See if you can spot an AI deepfake with our test
Researchers in Aberdeen have been finding out if you can train people to identify computer-generated facial images. Read full story Author:
Five key scenes from the Bayeux Tapestry, and the story they tell
It depicts a medieval game of thrones as William the Conquerer did battle with King Harold to rule England. Read full story Author: