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England would still have work to do in order to top Group L and Thomas Tuchel’s side play Panama on Saturday

A match celebrating the LGBTQ+ community in conjunction with Seattle’s Pride Weekend celebrations was a perfect moment for inclusivity and football to align. Then, Iran were drawn to face Egypt. Kieran Jackson takes a look at the rainbow game – an event which turned into (another) political storm at the 2026 World Cup

Putin is rattled and Trump needs a win – this is the chance for Ukraine and her allies to force the collapse of Russia’s army and push back against its land grab, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

In a wide-ranging conversation marking 10 years since the EU referendum, the former Conservative prime minister talked about the impact of Brexit and Britain’s future relationship with Europe; past, present and future Prime Ministers and the state of politics today

Myanmar authorities have burned more than $600 million worth of seized illegal drugs, including heroin, methamphetamine, ketamine, marijuana and opium, in nationwide events marking the U.N.’s International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

Two draws against Egypt and Iran leave the Red Devils on the brink of an early exit but can the likes of Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku roll back the years and inspire a longer run through the tournament?

Full Wimbledon singles entry lists and what to watch out for as the 44-year-old Williams headlines the draw for the first time since 2022

The record for the warmest night in June could be smashed again, after temperatures in Cardiff did not drop below 23.5C on Wednesday night