Argentina shatter England’s World Cup dreams, scoring two late goals to come from behind and knock out Thomas Tuchel’s side, in a dramatic semi-final in Atlanta. ...
Day: July 16, 2026
Argentina face action after waving Falklands bannerArgentina face action after waving Falklands banner
Argentina face the prospect of disciplinary action from Fifa after their players celebrate the World Cup semi-final win against England with a banner in support of their country’s claims to the Falkland Islands. ...
Government brings British Steel under public ownershipGovernment brings British Steel under public ownership
The Scunthorpe steelworks has been officially nationalised under new government powers passed this week. ...
Can Andy Burnham solve the UK’s housing crisis?Can Andy Burnham solve the UK’s housing crisis?
BBC Verify has looked at the scale of the housing challenge facing Burnham when he becomes PM. ...
Singer Jesy Nelson calls plan to test newborns for deadly muscle condition a ‘victory’Singer Jesy Nelson calls plan to test newborns for deadly muscle condition a ‘victory’
All newborn babies are set to have a heel prick test for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) in England. ...
US military says it disabled tanker trying to breach blockade amid new wave of strikes on Iran – Middle East crisis liveUS military says it disabled tanker trying to breach blockade amid new wave of strikes on Iran – Middle East crisis live
Central Command says US aircraft fired missiles into oil tanker’s smokestack in strait of Hormuz as US strikes Iran for fourth consecutive day Trump again threatens to strike Iran’s power plants amid impasse over strait of Hormuz For a second day in a row, US strikes targeted Iran’s southern port ...
US attacks oil tanker in strait of Hormuz as strikes reported in TehranUS attacks oil tanker in strait of Hormuz as strikes reported in Tehran
US disables unladen oil tanker using Hellfire missiles in strait of Hormuz amid concerns strikes could spiral into open conflict The US has fired on an oil tanker attempting to reach Kharg Island in the strait of Hormuz as part of its blockade on Iranian ports, as Tehran came under ...
‘Passive’ and ‘crumbled’ – did Tuchel’s defensive tactics cost England?‘Passive’ and ‘crumbled’ – did Tuchel’s defensive tactics cost England?
England went 1-0 up against Argentina before slumping to a heart-breaking semi-final defeat. But did boss Thomas Tuchel’s “negative” tactics cost the Three Lions a place in the World Cup final? ...
Argentina returns to World Cup final after testy showdown with EnglandArgentina returns to World Cup final after testy showdown with England
Argentina will face Spain in the FIFA men’s World Cup final on Sunday, after the defending champions beat England 2-1 in a testy showdown on Wednesday. The match spotlighted a bitter, decades-long rivalry between two teams that hadn’t played each other in 21 years. The feud centers on the 1986 ...
Hyundai workers in South Korea strike over humanoidsHyundai workers in South Korea strike over humanoids
Hyundai workers in South Korea began a partial strike this week after the company unveiled plans to introduce humanoid robots on the factory floor. The work stoppage is the first in the global car industry’s history addressing humanoids, The Wall Street Journal wrote; the company and union are also at ...