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World Cup 2026: Iran the most oppressed team at tournament, says coach Amir Ghalenoei after opening game vs New Zealand

Iran have hit out at their treatment in the United States, with their head coach Amir Ghalenoei saying his team are the "most oppressed" at the World Cup.
Joe Root says 'there isn't a drinking culture' in England team and feels there is no need for alcohol ban after Ben Stokes nightclub incident

Joe Root says "there isn't a drinking culture" in the England team and feels there is no need for an alcohol ban after Ben Stokes breached team protocols following the nightclub incident that has left his Test future in the balance.
England vs Croatia: Sky Sports writers pick their Three Lions starting XIs for 2026 World Cup opener in Texas

England finally kick off their 2026 World Cup campaign against Croatia at the AT&T Stadium in Dallas on Wednesday and the Sky Sports writers have been busy selecting their starting line-ups for that opening Group L clash.
World Cup 2026: England vs Croatia predictions and best bets

England take on Croatia in their first game at World Cup 2026 and our betting expert Lewis Jones, aka Jones Knows, is backing the Three Lions to win by one goal and spies a Harry Kane fouls angle.
US Open 2026 tee times: Full R1 groupings and UK and Ireland start times for first round at Shinnecock Hills in New York

Groupings and tee times for the opening round of the 126th US Open, held at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York.

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Drone attack plot against White House UFC event thwarted, says FBI

The FBI says it prevented a potential attack using guns and drones on last Sunday's UFC event attended by President Trump at the White House.
Social media ban would have stopped me quitting, says Jess Phillips

Jess Phillips says she would not have resigned if Sir Keir Starmer had announced an under-16s social media ban earlier.
Russian artist who criticised Putin shot dead near home in Poland

An artist critical of Russia's President Vladimir Putin was shot and killed near his home in eastern Poland on Monday.
Captain of Russian shadow fleet tanker intercepted in Channel appears in court

The captain of a Russian shadow fleet vessel, which was intercepted by British troops in the English Channel, has appeared in court charged with breaching sanctions.
Three arrested after record-breaking 12-tonne cannabis haul seized

Border Force officers have seized a record 12-tonne shipment of cannabis worth £139m.

Naomi Campbell appeals charity ban

Naomi Campbell has arrived at a tribunal hearing to appeal a five-year ban on her being a charity trustee.
Trailblazing investigative reporter Roger Cook dies

Roger Cook, the pioneering investigative reporter who built a career confronting criminals face-to-face on camera and challenging them on their own doorstep, has died aged 83.
US musician Oliver Tree believed to be among six dead in mid-air helicopter crash in Brazil

US musician Oliver Tree is believed to be among six people dead after a mid-air collision between two helicopters in Rio de Janeiro.
Paramount takeover of Warner Bros won't harm competition or consumers, DOJ says

A US Department of Justice (DOJ) investigation into the proposed Paramount Skydance acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) has determined the merger is not likely to harm competition in the industry or be harmful to consumers.
Taylor Swift makes musical history - again

Taylor Swift has become the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, aged 36.