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Scotland fans to pack out pubs and bars as national team bids to make history

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Steve Clarke’s men are playing Brazil on Wednesday night in their third and final group game, kicking off at 11pm UK time.

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Frustration and disappointment for England fans following 0-0 draw with Ghana

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The Three Lions struggled to break down a resolute Ghana defence at the Boston Stadium in Foxborough on Tuesday.

England handed new injury worry as Declan Rice 'spotted limping' after Ghana draw

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Arsenal midfielder has spoken openly about his ongoing fitness struggles since arriving to World Cup camp

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Didier Deschamps to miss France-Norway World Cup clash after mother’s death

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Les Bleus manager has returned to France after receiving news on Tuesday

Thomas Tuchel explains what England lacked in Ghana draw as tactics assessed

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Three Lions were unable to break down stubborn Black Stars

Declan Rice issues England rallying cry as Ghana draw blows group wide open

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Arsenal star insists Three Lions will not let their heads go down after frustrating evening in Boston

Keir Starmer to face PMQs for first time since he announced resignation

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The Prime Minister’s Commons outing will mark his first public appearance since his resignation statement.

UK braced for record breaking heat as rare red weather warnings come into force

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A “heat-dome” settling over western Europe could bring temperatures of nearly 40C on Wednesday and Thursday.

SNP urges Burnham to give ‘straight answers’ on Downing Street plans

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Andy Burnham is the leading candidate to replace Sir Keir Starmer as prime minister.

Cancelled card ‘loophole’ may leave door open for fraudsters, says Which?

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The consumer group raised concerns over a process which means people automatically have card details updated where they have previously been saved.

Sadiq Khan credits ‘crucial’ Ulez expansion for falling air quality deaths

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The Mayor of London extended the Ulez across inner London in October 2021, and to cover the whole of the city in August 2023

Police tech budgets ‘have fallen amid political focus on officer numbers’

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Forces have less spending power on tech than other public bodies and should have more freedom to keep up with developments, Sir Mark Rowley will say.

New AI feature can help break scammers’ ‘spells’, says Starling Bank

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Starling Assistant can detect the initial signs of scams and ask questions, the bank said.

UK defence ‘spending gap’ is ‘matter of concern for Nato’, says former chief

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Anders Fogh Rasmussen’s warning came amid a row over defence spending that saw John Healey quit as defence secretary.

It’s so lifelike, says Lando Norris as F1 driver views Madame Tussauds figure

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The new figure has been unveiled ahead of the British Grand Prix.

Calvin Klein, Adidas and Uniqlo ads banned for misleading ‘recycled’ claims

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The Advertising Standards Authority found all three retailers used the term ‘recycled’ but did not provide any information explaining the claim.

Harry Kane reveals where England fell short in Ghana draw after huge late miss

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Three Lions skipper sent presentable chance over the crossbar at the death

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Three things we learned from England draw as Thomas Tuchel shown silver lining

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Arsenal star impressed on frustrating day in Boston

Fans frustrated as England fail to break though Ghana defence

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England fans flocked to watch parties ahead of the match.

England 0-0 Ghana: Harry Kane fluffs his lines at the death as Three Lions' World Cup bid falters

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Thomas Tuchel has work to do ahead of third group-stage fixture

Jesy Nelson outraged at MPs in emotional video after SMA debate in parliament

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The singer, 35, was visibly upset in a video where she accused public health minister Sharon Hodgson of arguing against a full screening roll-out.

England vs Ghana LIVE: World Cup 2026 result, match stream, goal updates and fan reaction

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Three Lions would seal last-32 place with a second straight win in Group L

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Sienna Miller braves heatwave and smiles in fur coat at Serpentine Summer Party

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Stars braved the heatwave to attend the annual gallery fundraiser on Tuesday evening.

Top US diplomat echoes British demand for toll-free Strait of Hormuz waterway

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Uncertainty continues to hang over the strategic Gulf sea route, which remains a flashpoint in talks between the US and Iran.

Thomas Partey booed by England fans during World Cup clash with Ghana as Djed Spence refuses handshake

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Thomas Partey, 33, was charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault in July 2025 by the Metropolitan Police

Extreme heat in London leads to cancellation of climate change event on adapting to extreme heat

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The event was organised by the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment

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Exclusive: Chelsea to sign Marco Palestra within next 24 hours as agreement close

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Italy international is attracting plenty of interest after a standout season

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Murder charge after 50-year-old man dies following alleged assault in Sidcup

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Liam Burgess, 36, will appear at the Old Bailey on Wednesday, June 24