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Referee dropped for 2026 World Cup dies aged 38 as statement released

Rob Dieperink has died aged 38, weeks after the Dutch referee was stood down from going to the 2026 World Cup...

Andy Burnham promises to be ‘circuit breaker’ prime minister and end decades of failure

Andy Burnham said his first instruction as prime minister is to end rough sleeping – and insisted he does not want to leave Downing Street before the social care crisis is fixed...

Isak, Bruno and the six steps that led to Eddie Howe's Newcastle United exit

Eddie Howe is leaving Newcastle United after a turbulent 12 months that pushed him towards the exit door...

Who made the difference for Spain? World Cup final player ratings

BBC Sport journalist Neil Johnston rates the players after the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina....

Spain into World Cup final after victory over France

Spain are into the 2026 World Cup final after goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro see them convincingly beat France 2-0 in their semi-final in Dallas....

Bryan Mbeumo inspires Man Utd win vs Atletico Madrid as transfer hint drops - 6 talking points

MANCHESTER UNITED 2-1 ATLETICO MADRID: Bryan Mbeumo scored from the penalty spot before netting the winning goal as United came from behind to beat their Spanish opponents...

Neighbour claims 'mystery hiker' seen at Ann Widdecombe's home before 'murder'

A neighbour of Ann Widdecombe has claimed a man wearing hiking gear appeared in the middle of the night before the body of the ex-Tory MP was found dead at her Dartmoor home...

South African police arrest UK fugitive sought in alleged killings of his wife and 2 daughters

South African police have arrested a man wanted by British authorities for allegedly killing his wife and two daughters in England...

Andy Burnham's £850m energy bills tax cut faces questions over funding

A sacked ally of Sir Keir Starmer has said the major policy announcement is 'unfunded'...

Why have the police banned amplifiers outside No 10 for Andy Burnham’s speech?

The familiar backing track will not be heard for Andy Burnham’s inaugural speech today...

Starmer praises England team after World Cup semi-final defeat against Argentina

The outgoing prime minister said he was ‘gutted’ but praised England’s players...

England vs Argentina kick-off time as weather concern forces statement to be released

England will face Argentina in the World Cup semi-final in Atlanta on Wednesday night...

How Sam Neill reconnected with son 25 years after putting him up for adoption - as Peaky Blinders star dies surrounded by his beloved family

Sam was surrounded by his loved ones when he died. The Jurassic Park star was incredibly close to his family, as a father-of-four and grandfather-of-eight....

Murder probe launched into suspicious death of former British minister Ann Widdecombe

Police have launched a murder investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe, a former member of Parliament...

Bonnie Tyler 'earned nothing' from Total Eclipse of the Heart

The Welsh singer said she never got tired of performing her biggest hits...

Full breakdown of how every part of Greater Manchester voted in the mayoral election

The full breakdown of results in all 10 Greater Manchester boroughs...

Ex Sky News presenter sorry for 'seriously wrong' Ann Widdecombe remarks

Former Sky News presenter Adam Boulton has apologised after facing backlash for calling Ann Widdecombe a spinster and an old maid and discussing her virginity on live television, following the former MP's murder....

Ann Widdecombe set to be honoured in Strictly episode

The 78-year-old appeared on the BBC show in 2010...

Ex-UK government minister Ann Widdecombe was hit with a hammer 21 times, prosecutors say

Prosecutors say the man charged with killing former politician and reality TV contestant Ann Widdecombe struck her 21 times in the head with a hammer...

Rogue agent Gianni Infantino and the unfinished World Cup plan that enraged his allies

Not even Infantino’s inner circle or closest advisors at Fifa knew his privatisation project, writes Miguel Delaney - but will anger from even his key strongholds derail him?...

Spain vs Argentina referee made two mistakes in chaotic World Cup final as FIFA informed

Spain beat Argentina in the World Cup final and referee Slavko Vincic's performance has been discussed...

Novak Djokovic battled bravely against Jannik Sinner but was utterly dismantled by Wimbledon's defending champion, writes JAMES SHARPE - as the Serbian serial winner drops a hint over his SW19 future

JAMES SHARPE AT WIMBLEDON: Number 25, if it is ever to come, must wait longer still. Djokovic insists he will be back next year to try again....

Man, 28, set to appear in court charged with murder of Ann Widdecombe

Joshua Kerry, from Rotherham, South Yorkshire, is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday charged with murder....

Joining cadets will boost young people's confidence and job prospects says West Midlands mayor Richard Parker

West Midlands mayor Richard Parker was put through his paces as he joined pupils and air cadets at Q3 Academy in Tipton to champion the benefits of volunteering for a uniformed organisation...

Mum and her sick boyfriend murdered her daughter, 2 – what we know and what happens next

Alexandra Walker, 26, and Harrison Simpson, 22, were convicted at Teesside Crown Court of murdering little Isabelle Welsh. They were also convicted of child cruelty...

UK chancellor John Healey inherits tricky finances

Prime minister’s choice of former defence minister surprises allies...

Michael Owen wants foreign coaches banned in bizarre response to England World Cup exit

Former England striker Michael Owen has spoken out following the Three Lions' defeat to Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals, as Thomas Tuchel comes under scrutiny for his tactics...

New CCTV shows 'Covent Garden attacker' walking away from scene after 'stabbing men with scissors' seeing four rushed to hospital - before being arrested

The victims were rushed to a major trauma centre after stabbings near Covent Garden in central London....

Irish President leads tributes to Oscar-winning musician Glen Hansard

Hansard, 56, appeared in The Commitments, was the frontman for the Irish band The Frames and was part of various protests over the years....

UEFA handed blow as Gianni Infantino's controversial World Cup plan backed

Gianni Infantino has received some public support for his radical World Cup plan by a fellow president from one of FIFA's 211 member associations...

‘We rise’ – Anthony Joshua musters comeback win over Kristian Prenga

Joshua was a prohibitive 1/33 favourite with bookmakers immediately before the fight against the Albanian....

Andy Burnham to cut pubs' business rates by a fifth - but some publicans say 'it won't make a difference'

The move comes after the Labour government has been attacked by pubs and restaurants for failing to understand their industry....

Andy Burnham £13,070 HMRC personal tax-free allowance could backfire

The Labour Party leader and new Prime Minister has confirmed he is looking at uprating the personal tax-free allowance for workers....

Roy Keane leaves ITV pundits in hysterics with cheeky comment about Shakira after 'anti-climactic' World Cup final half-time show

The sports pundit, 54, left the panel in hysterics when he branded the music extravaganza 'anti-climatic', but added: 'It's always nice to see Shakira'....

Former Tory minister Ann Widdecombe dies

Ann Widdecombe, the former MP who also featured on Strictly Come Dancing, has died aged 78....

Arthur Fery's message to Queen Camilla in private chat speaks volumes after Wimbledon win

Queen Camilla had a heartwarming chat with Arthur Fery after the British wildcard's quarter-final triumph at Wimbledon on Wednesday...

Woman believed to be ‘agoraphobic’ was actually dead and kept in freezer by her son

Christopher Phillips was jailed after admitting to keeping the body of his mother Silvia, 89, frozen in the living room of their home in Porthcawl, Wales...

Southport killer charged with assaults on prison staff at Belmarsh

On Friday, the Metropolitan Police said he had been charged with assaulting an emergency worker...

Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested on charges of rape and sex trafficking

The pair were detained by US Marshalls in Miami and now face extradition to the UK....

Who will be Scottish Secretary when Andy Burnham becomes PM?

Andy Burnham could be set to change Scotland’s representative in cabinet....

Princess Andre and Martin Lewis lead the English celebs supporting World Cup team

Princess Andre and Martin Lewis are among the celebrities that have taken to social media with their support of England's World Cup team as they face off against Norway...

BP North Sea sell off branded a 'defining moment' amid calls for urgent windfall tax action

BP has announced it is selling off its North Sea business after decades of production...

Gianni Infantino's wildest scandals as he 'plans to sell World Cup' – red cards, ticket costs and 'odd' speeches

Gianni Infantino has found himself at the centre of numerous scandals while the head of FIFA. Here is a list of some of the most high profile controversies during his time at the helm...

Andy Burnham sparks fears of tax rises on London as he vows to govern in 'distinctively Labour' way

Former Greater Manchester Mayor Mr Burnham delivered his first speech as Labour leader...

Argentina accuses British warship of ‘illegal journey’ into its waters after World Cup win

In a statement on Wednesday night, Pablo Quirno, Argentina’s foreign minister, accused the Royal Navy of a ‘military incursion’ into Argentine waters...
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