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Cristiano Ronaldo’s replacement Goncalo Ramos marked his first Portugal start with a stunning hat-trick as Fernando Santos’ side hit Switzerland for six on their way to the World Cup quarter-finals. The 37-year-old recently left Manchester United under a cloud and has at times cast a shadow over his team in Qatar, where his manager expressed unhappiness about his reaction to being substituted against South Korea. Santos took the eye-catching decision […]

Spain are out of the World Cup after losing on penalties to Morocco in the last 16. Madrid-born Achraf Hakimi hit the winning penalty, showing no fear with a panenka, after Sevilla goalkeeper Bono had saved from both Carlos Soler and Sergio Busquets, with Spain failing to convert any of their three penalties after Pablo Sarabia hit the post with the first. It was hardly the return Spain boss Luis […]

A man in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of common assault after an egg was allegedly thrown in the direction of the King during a walkabout. Bedfordshire Police said the suspect was in custody for questioning after being arrested in St George’s Square in Luton on Tuesday. Charles had been temporarily steered away from the crowds outside Luton Town Hall by his security staff shortly after arriving. He […]

The Three Lions will face their next opponents at 7pm on Saturday England set up a mouthwatering World Cup quarter-final against reigning champions France as Jordan Henderson, Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka struck against Senegal. Playing in their first knockout match on the world stage since the agonising extra-time 2018 semi-final loss to Croatia, Gareth Southgate’s men showed their quality to progress in Qatar. Kane became England’s highest ever scorer […]

The study found air fryers to be cheaper to cook a range of foods, including roast chicken and chips Air fryers can be up to three times cheaper to run than traditional ovens, according to research by consumer group Which? New analysis suggests the fryers, as well as microwaves, pressure cookers and slow cookers, have cheaper running costs than conventional ovens. But Which? said any saving would have to be […]

Hundreds of thousands of people are yet to come forward Covid-19 booster jabs have been given to more than two-thirds of those with a weakened immune system but hundreds of thousands of people who are at risk and more likely to become seriously ill have yet to come forward, health chiefs have warned. NHS England said 67% of those with a weakened immune system has been vaccinated but some may […]

Ministers have confirmed they're looking at options for the military to be part of contingency plans The military could be brought in to minimise disruption from a series of public sector strikes this month. Conservative Party chairman Nadhim Zahawi says soldiers could be involved in driving ambulances and securing the country's borders. “It is the right and responsible thing to do to have contingency plans in place,” he told Sky […]

They helped out the four women who run it, after heavy snowfall buried the building Royal Navy sailors came to the aid of four women who have taken up jobs at an isolated Antarctic scientific base after heavy snowfall buried some of the buildings. Clare Ballantyne, Mairi Hilton, Natalie Corbett and Lucy Bruzzone beat a record number of applicants to become the team responsible for managing historic site Port Lockroy on Goudier […]

The two sides will face each other in the last 16 of the tournament at 7pm tonight Gareth Southgate is embracing the increased expectations, selection headaches and chance to put smiles on supporters’ faces at a challenging time as England face Senegal in the World Cup last-16. All eyes will be on cavernous Al Bayt Stadium on Sunday evening as the Group B winners play their first knockout match on the world stage since the […]