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Lionel Messi drops huge retirement hint as Argentina face Spain in World Cup …
Lionel Messi has dropped a major hint about his international future with Argentina, describing the World Cup final against Spain as the ‘last tango.’ The Argentine icon could follow the path taken by Cristiano Ronaldo, who announced his retirement from international football after Portugal’s round‑of‑16 exit. On Sunday evening, ArgentinaContinue Reading
Wetherspoons hoping for World Cup boost to offset consumer pressure
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Andy Burnham latest: Labour deputy leader explains scrapping digital ID and addresses Cabinet speculation
Pictured: A security guard and Larry the cat, between St George’s Cross flags at No 10 on Saturday (PA) Bryony Gooch19 July 2026 11:30 Andy Burnham can slash energy bills by £200 a year with these policies, says Octopus Energy founder Bryony Gooch19 July 2026 11:15 Cabinet ministers ‘told onContinue Reading
Terence Donovan death: Neighbours and Home and Away star dies, aged 90
Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent email Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter Terence Donovan, the British-Australian actor who starred in Neighbours and Home and Away, has died, aged 90. The newsContinue Reading
Andy Burnham set to be buoyed by June inflation slowdown
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Jingye Group demands compensation over British Steel nationalisation
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I’m afraid you do have time to exercise – this is what you’re missing
Get the Well Enough newsletter with Harry Bullmore for tips on living a healthier, happier and longer life Get the Well Enough email with Harry Bullmore Get the Well Enough email with Harry Bullmore This headline goes against Well Enough’s usual, accessible fitness ethos. I firmly believe there is aContinue Reading
World Cup final between Spain and Argentina predicted by supercomputer
The World Cup final will take place on Sunday (Image: Jordan Bank – FIFA, FIFA via Getty Images) This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Fresh off their 2-0 victory over pre-tournament favourites France in the semi-finals, LuisContinue Reading
Noah Kahan fans in uproar after braving severe weather before last-minute show cancelation
Get the inside track from Roisin O’Connor with our free weekly music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Noah Kahan fans have taken to social media to complain about the last-minute cancellation the singer’s show atContinue Reading
England win vs France has just piled even more pressure on Thomas Tuchel
Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick for England against France (Image: Getty) England could have been forgiven for a half-hearted performance against France in what, ultimately, was a meaningless match. Who cares whether you finish third or fourth at a World Cup? Nobody. But, with the shackles off, England actually producedContinue Reading