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England ended their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign on a high by defeating France 6-4 in a remarkable third-place play-off, securing the nation’s best finish at the tournament since lifting the trophy in 1966. The match, often regarded as football’s least desirable fixture, turned into one of the most entertaining games of the competition as the Three Lions squandered a four-goal lead before eventually holding on for victory. Bukayo Saka starred with a hat-trick, while goals from Declan Rice, Ezri Konsa and Jude Bellingham completed England’s scoring in an extraordinary contest. England made a dream start when Rice intercepted a…

The battle to become the highest goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history has taken center stage at the 2026 tournament, with football icons Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé separated by just a single goal. Messi, appearing in what is widely expected to be his sixth and final World Cup, surpassed Miroslav Klose’s long-standing record during the tournament. The Argentine captain has scored eight goals in the 2026 competition, taking his overall World Cup tally to 21 and moving beyond Klose’s previous record of 16. However, Mbappé has quickly reclaimed the spotlight. The French forward has scored four goals during the…

A two-year-old boy has died after accidentally shooting himself with a firearm he reportedly found hidden between the cushions of a couch inside a home in Southern California, authorities said. The tragic incident occurred on Thursday at a residence in Highland, where deputies from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department responded to reports of a child suffering a gunshot wound. Emergency responders immediately began life-saving measures before the toddler was transported to a nearby hospital. Despite their efforts, the child was later pronounced dead. According to investigators, the firearm had been concealed between the cushions of a couch, where the…

At least 21 people, including 20 schoolchildren and a teacher, have died after a school bus crashed on a notorious stretch of road in eastern Uganda, authorities have confirmed. The accident occurred on Thursday evening along Chekwatit Hill in Kapchorwa District as pupils from King David Junior School were returning to Kampala following a school trip to the scenic Sipi Falls. According to the Uganda Police Force, the Isuzu bus struck a large rock before overturning on the roadside. Preliminary reports indicate the driver may have lost control of the vehicle after experiencing a mechanical problem, although the exact cause…

Senior German conservative politician Jens Spahn has come under fire after revealing that he and his husband have become parents through a surrogate mother in the United States, despite his long-standing support for Germany’s ban on surrogacy. Spahn, 46, announced this week that he and his husband, Daniel Funke, had welcomed a son named Georg. Speaking to German newspaper Bild, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) politician described the birth as the couple’s “greatest joy,” while Funke shared a family photograph on social media celebrating the arrival of their child. The announcement has sparked criticism because surrogacy is prohibited in Germany…

Oscar-winning Irish actress Brenda Fricker has died at the age of 81 following an illness, her agent has confirmed. (TV Insider) Fricker was widely celebrated for her acclaimed performance in My Left Foot, which earned her the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, and for portraying the beloved Pigeon Lady in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. Paying tribute, her agent, Phil Belfield, described Fricker as a unique talent whose impact on film and television would never be forgotten. Born in Dublin in 1945 to Bina and Desmond Fricker, she initially worked as an assistant to the art editor…

Andy Burnham has formally become leader of the Labour Party, pledging to deliver a new style of government as he prepares to enter Downing Street as Prime Minister next week. Speaking after officially succeeding Sir Keir Starmer as Labour leader, Burnham said he was ready to lead the country and insisted he had a clear strategy for tackling Britain’s challenges. “I have a plan,” Burnham told party members. “I also want people to know that I want change. I will do politics in my own way, staying close to the people and listening to the concerns of communities across the…

Federal Judge John E. Steele has died at the age of 77, just days after issuing a controversial ruling that ordered the release of a convicted Cuban aircraft hijacker from immigration detention. A legal source in Miami confirmed Steele’s death. No official cause or circumstances surrounding his passing have been publicly disclosed. Steele had recently come under intense political scrutiny following his decision to release Maikel Guerra Morales from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody while deportation proceedings remained unresolved. Guerra Morales was convicted after hijacking a Cuban domestic aircraft in 2003 and forcing the flight to land at…

FIFA has confirmed that Slavko Vincic will referee the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina. The world football governing body announced the appointment of the World Cup final officials on its official X account on Friday ahead of Sunday’s final at the New York New Jersey Stadium in the United States. Vincic will lead a Slovenian team at New York New Jersey Stadium, with Tomaz Klancnik and Andraz Kovacic serving as his assistants. Jordan’s Adham Makhadmeh has been named fourth official, while Mohammad Alkalaf will serve as reserve assistant referee. The 46-year-old is refereeing at his second World Cup,…

The Trump administration has finalized new immigration regulations that place fixed limits on how long international students and foreign journalists may remain in the United States, marking another significant change to the country’s legal immigration system. The revised rules, which could take effect as early as September, replace the long-standing practice of admitting many visa holders for the duration of their approved activities with fixed periods of authorized stay. Under the new framework, international students entering the United States on academic visas will generally be permitted to remain only for the length of their studies, subject to a maximum stay…