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Will England vs Mexico go ahead and what happens if the game is abandoned?

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FIFA have a plan in place if World Cup last-16 showdown at the Estadio Azteca faces further disruption

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City Hall backs bus driver ‘Bill of Rights’ amid sweltering London heatwaves

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News

Thousands welcome home Cape Verde footballers after stunning World Cup run

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Gary Barlow admits he ‘physically couldn’t do’ The Circus tour again

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Charles Leclerc WINS at Silverstone for the first time as thrilling British Grand Prix is forced to end behind safety after late Max Verstappen crash – and Kimi Antonelli suffers disastrous technical fault

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Evacuations in Guam as super typhoon Bavi approaches

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US marks 250th birthday with fireworks, flyovers and extreme weather

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Football

England vs Mexico weather forecast: Will World Cup clash be delayed by storms?

Last-16 showdown at the Estadio Azteca at risk of disruption by lightning, thunder and heavy rain

London

City Hall backs bus driver ‘Bill of Rights’ amid sweltering London heatwaves

Temperatures soared up to 50C in some vehicles last week while many buses were affected by faulty air-conditioning

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Thousands welcome home Cape Verde footballers after stunning World Cup run

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Sports

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New awards ceremony recognises young athletes

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The Cambrian Sports Awards, held at Faringdon Community College, celebrated the sporting talent and dedication of primary pupils.

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Arc winner taking a break before building up to ParisLongchamp defence.

Christian Horner makes paddock return ahead of British Grand Prix

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The former Red Bull boss was back at Silverstone for his first race since being sacked last year.

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England, Mexico take centre stage in Azteca blockbuster

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Wimbledon prize money: How much will players earn round by round?

July 05, 2026

Wimbledon’s prize money has increased by 20 per cent, with the first-round losers receiving £80,000

What time is Novak Djokovic playing at Wimbledon today? How to watch fourth-round match

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Veteran is eyeing a record-extending 25th Grand Slam

Lifestyle

Gary Barlow admits he ‘physically couldn’t do’ The Circus tour again

July 5, 2026

On Saturday night the band performed the final show of their tour in Dublin.

Inside Sara Cox’s homelife as she prepares to start Radio 2 Breakfast Show after Scott Mills’ sacking

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Phil Foden was accompanied by long-time partner Becca Cooke in the Royal Box

Technology

Apolosign 32-inch Smart Portable TV review: An implausible 4K fusion of an Android tablet on wheels for presentations, signage, and marketing

July 5, 2026

The Apolosign 32″ Smart Portable TV fuses a 4K TV panel with Android tablet technology to provide a unique touch-driven experience.

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Politics

Burnham says law banning football fans from drinking in stands is ‘wrong’

Everton fan Andy Burnham questioned why the law should apply to football games but not a rugby league match in the same stadium.

Andy Burnham devolution claims ‘unravelling’ due to indyref opposition, SNP says

A Sunday newspaper reported that Andy Burnham was firm in his opposition to a second independence referendum.

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Kate Ferdinand gives a glimpse of solo parenting and says she’s ‘trying to hold it together’ while Rio works at the World Cup – as she posts gym selfies and countdown to ‘Daddy’s return’

Military police launch urgent probe after sensitive documents from Britain’s largest Army base are found dumped in council bins

Police release CCTV of missing Brazilian academic rowing in British marina before ‘leaving harbour on unmoored boat’ as search for her enters fourth month

Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury put on a weary display as they step out with Bambi, three, and newborn Midas – after saying she’s ‘winging it every day’ and joking about ‘mile long roots’