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Argentina stars throw punches in ‘disgusting’ scenes after Spain win World Cup
The World Cup final exploded into ‘disgusting’ scenes after Spain beat Argentina 1-0. Alan Shearer, commentating on the match for the BBC, noticed Leandro Paredes throwing punches on the pitch just seconds after the full-time whistle. He said: “I think I saw him swing at least two or three haymakersContinue Reading
What scholars thought about Christopher Nolan’s adaption of ‘The Odyssey’
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Donald Trump weighs into row over North Sea oil drilling hours before Burnham becomes PM
The Way Back. Join our community exploring how Britain can rebuild its future in Europe Join the debate with our pro-Europe newsletter Join the debate with our pro-Europe newsletter Donald Trump has weighed in on rumoured plans for controversial new drilling in the North Sea, claiming Andy Burnham will openContinue Reading
Where do world’s biggest diamonds come from? Geologists now have answers
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email Some of the most extraordinary gems ever found belong to a rare class of diamonds known as CLIPPIRs (Cullinan-like, Large, Inclusion-Poor,Continue Reading
Every performer at World Cup final half-time show and how long it is
Super Bowl Inspiration: The new choice to hold a major musical production during the World Cup final has drawn intense criticism. Critics claim this American football-style entertainment is a needless diversion that favours commercialised spectacle over the sport itself. Violating FIFA Regulations: Stretching the half-time break to 30 minutes openlyContinue Reading
The Cure’s Robert Smith slams Fifa and ‘small hand’ Trump over World Cup Halftime Show: ‘Argh!’
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 The Cure’s Robert Smith is not a fan of FIFA’s plans for a Super Bowl-style Halftime Show atContinue Reading
Thames Water creditors open to talks with Andy Burnham on more ‘public control’
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Shabana Mahmood’s history on tax and welfare sparks tensions with Andy Burnham allies
The Way Back. Join our community exploring how Britain can rebuild its future in Europe Join the debate with our pro-Europe newsletter Join the debate with our pro-Europe newsletter The frontrunner to be named as Andy Burnham’s chancellor is already causing tensions with his supporters on the left because ofContinue Reading
Burnham-led Labour could damage Green Party’s poll surge, experts say
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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