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A Scottish Green MSP has said being transgender has “never been the most interesting thing about my life”, as she described facing “upsetting” abuse online. After the Holyrood election in May, Iris Duane made history alongside her party colleague Q Mannivanan as the first openly transgender MSPs in the Scottish Parliament. However Ms Duane said it is a “shame” some people have focused on her identity rather than what she […]

Thomas Tuchel's side eventually won 6-4 England secured their best men’s World Cup finish since 1966 in jaw-dropping fashion as Bukayo Saka’s hat-trick helped under-fire Thomas Tuchel’s side stave off relentless France in an extraordinary 6-4 third-place play-off win. An occasion that started with boos for the heavily-criticised manager ended in a breathless bronze medal match, with the wounds from Wednesday’s semi-final collapse to Argentina still raw. Saka’s brace followed […]

Thomas Tuchel's side beat France 6-4 England secured their best men’s World Cup finish since 1966 in jaw-dropping fashion as Bukayo Saka’s hat-trick helped under-fire Thomas Tuchel’s side stave off relentless France in an extraordinary 6-4 third-place play-off win. An occasion that started with boos for the heavily-criticised manager ended in a breathless bronze medal, with the wounds from Wednesday’s semi-final collapse to Argentina still raw. Saka’s brace followed goals […]

Aston Villa have accepted a £117million bid for Morgan Rogers from Chelsea, the Press Association understands. Rogers, who is currently with the England squad in Miami for their World Cup third/fourth play-off with France, is set for a medical on Monday ahead of signing a reported six-year contract at Stamford Bridge. The 23-year-old has enjoyed a rapid rise at Villa Park following his move from Middlesbrough in January 2024 and […]

Josh Kerr backed up his bravado to set a world record in the mile at the London Diamond League. The Olympic 1500m silver medallist and 2023 world champion raised eyebrows when he set out his stall in March, announcing his intention to wipe out Moroccan Hicham El Guerrouj’s 27-year-old mark of three minutes and 43.13 seconds. But the 28-year-old, decked out in a custom Brooks speed suit and spikes, proved […]

Andy Burnham has been urged to stick to Labour’s manifesto and block further drilling in the North Sea amid reports he is considering backing new oil and gas projects. Allies of the new Labour leader have said he intends to make a “dynamic” start to his premiership on Monday, when he formally takes over from Sir Keir Starmer. In a speech in Downing Street, he is expected to set out […]

Donald Trump joined the chorus of criticism over Thomas Tuchel’s defence-minded approach against Argentina as the United States President questioned the England manager’s “unusual” use of his golf buddy Harry Kane. The inquest into Wednesday’s late 2-1 World Cup semi-final collapse to their bitter rivals is well under way, with fans and pundits alike panning the head coach’s tactics and substitutions in Atlanta. Trump has surprisingly joined those questioning Tuchel as […]

The Liberal Democrats have called on the FA and other European football bodies to leave Fifa after a World Cup marred by off-field controversy. Accusing Fifa of being “corrupt beyond repair”, the party criticised high ticket prices for fans and the decision to overturn a US player’s suspension after lobbying from President Donald Trump. Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey said Fifa boss Gianni Infantino had “crossed red line after […]

Resorts in Portugal, Bulgaria and Spain offer the cheapest prices for UK families embarking on European foreign holidays, according to a new report. Analysis of 22 popular destinations for Post Office Travel Money found Portugal’s Algarve has the lowest prices for goods commonly bought by tourists. Sunny Beach on Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast was in second place, followed by the Spanish island of Lanzarote in third. The Family Holiday Costs […]