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The Killers stop gig to show England win before belting out iconic hit |
The Killers paused their London gig to screen the final seconds of England’s dramatic Euro 2024 semi-final – before launching straight into “Mr. Brightside” on the final whistle. Super sub Ollie Watkins scored in the 90th minute to secure a 2-1 win against the Netherlands and send Gareth Southgate’s teamContinue Reading
Keir Starmer steps out of Nato meeting to watch England penalty | News
Sir Keir Starmer stepped out of Nato meetings on Wednesday 10 July to watch Harry Kane score a first-half penalty in England’s Euro 2024 semi-final. The Three Lions went 1-0 down to the Netherlands early in the match, before the captain was caught late inside the box. After a VARContinue Reading
Van Dijk rips into England referee after digging out full-time actions
Virgil van Dijk didn’t hold back with his assessment of referee Felix Zwayer following the Netherlands’ Euro 2024 semi-final exit against England. The Dutch opened the scoring in the first half, but their lead was quickly cancelled out when England were awarded a penalty. It was a decision that splitContinue Reading
England hero Ollie Watkins’ mid-match Netherlands message to Palmer proves true
Ollie Watkins has revealed he earlier predicted that Cole Palmer would assist him during England’s victorious Euro 2024 semi-final victory over the Netherlands. Watkins has been forced to endure a frustrating tournament so far, with his only other appearance for the Three Lions coming in the goalless draw against Denmark.Continue Reading
Chris Packham and Dr Chris van Tulleken to front new BBC science programmes
TV presenters Chris Packham and Dr Chris van Tulleken are to front new science programmes for the BBC. Among the slate of new factual programmes announced is a five-episode docuseries called Evolution in which Packham, 63, will take viewers back in time to explore the evolutionary journey of different animalsContinue Reading
Starmer gets first big diplomatic win with ‘irreversible’ Ukraine Nato membership plan
Sir Keir Starmer has begun to reset Britain’s relations with key allies as his plan to ensure Ukraine’s pathway to joining Nato is irreversible is set to be adopted. The new prime minister arrived in Washington with support for his aim to protect Ukraine’s entry process into the Nato allianceContinue Reading
Environment Secretary sets out plan as he meets water chiefs
New Environment Secretary Steve Reed will set out reforms aimed at stopping the “unacceptable destruction of our waterways” as he meets all the water companies in England and Wales. Mr Reed will meet with executives at a crunch point for embattled water firms, which are under fire over sewage pollutionContinue Reading
Looking forward to Christmas or Ramadan ‘can speed up our sense of time’
People excited for Christmas or Ramadan are more likely to feel these festive events come around more quickly each year, scientists have found. Those who look forward to a good holiday, think about the passage of time more often, and are more forgetful of their plans, are more likely toContinue Reading
Royal Mail to ditch train fleet as part of major shake-up to delivering post
Royal Mail will ditch its own fleet of trains as part of major changes to how it delivers post. The postal service said on Wednesday that its almost 30-year-old freight trains are at the end of their operational lives and that it will not be buying new trains. The firmContinue Reading
Five England fans ‘injured’ after Dutch hooligans attack bars as UK police speak
Five England supporters have reportedly been left with injuries after an alleged attack from Dutch hooligans ahead of Wednesday night’s Euro 2024 semi-final. England are set to face the Netherlands in a mouthwatering tie at the Westfalenstadion, but scenes of violence on the streets of Dortmund have marred the build-up.Continue Reading