Thomas Tuchel says he has ‘no regrets’ after England’s 2-1 World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina, but admitted his side became too passive after scoring first. The defeat at Atlanta Stadium ends England’s campaign at the last-four stage.
China has condemned the UK’s emergency nationalisation of British Steel as discriminatory, escalating a diplomatic row over the future of the Scunthorpe plant. With 2,700 jobs at stake and Beijing threatening further action, the fallout is only just beginning.
Police investigating the killing of Ann Widdecombe are probing a possible leftwing extremist motive after a 34-year-old man was arrested near the scene. The case has drawn comparisons to the murders of MPs Jo Cox and David Amess.
Craig Foreman, a Briton detained in Iran on spying charges since January 2024, has had his prison sentence extended by two additional years, his family says. The news has deepened fears over his fate as diplomatic efforts remain stalled.
Andy Burnham faces mounting pressure to back bold economic reforms that could restart Britain’s stagnant growth — but the political costs are steep. With GDP growth at just 0.1% and a potential national leadership role on the horizon, his next moves matter enormously.
Gussy Marcantonio has been running ice cream vans in South London for decades, and he says extreme heat is the trade’s biggest hidden challenge. We went behind the hatch to find out how operators really cope.
David Roper paid just £10 for the winning ticket in an online prize draw and is now the owner of a seven-bedroom country estate in Cheshire. The retired milkman from Rotherham says the £4 million win has changed everything for his family.
Andy Burnham’s sweeping mayoral victories and northern political identity have made him Labour’s most talked-about future leader. Here’s what a Burnham premiership might actually look like.
Tegan Williams says her dog Biscuit came home from a routine grooming appointment with a lacerated nipple that had been superglued shut without her knowledge. The grooming salon has not responded to repeated calls for comment.
Nicola Benedetti has confirmed the Edinburgh International Festival will require audiences to seal their phones away during performances. The policy, she says, was requested by both artists and attendees.
