4 h. ago Aitana Bonmatí breaks leg on Spain duty for Women’s Nations League final

Barcelona midfielder faces lengthy spell outBlow to Spain’s chances in second leg of finalThe three-time Ballon d’Or winner Aitana Bonmatí has been ruled out of Spain’s Nations League final second leg at home against Germany after fracturing her left fibula in training.The Barcelona midfielder, who has topped the Guardian’s list of the 100 best female footballers in the world for the past two years, fell awkwardly during a session on Sunday and tests have revealed a broken leg. Continue reading...

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51 h. ago Women’s Nations League: Spain’s Cata Coll denies Germany to keep final in the balance

Final, first leg: Germany 0-0 SpainGermany had 19 attempts on goal to Spain’s nineGermany dominated the first leg of their Nations League final against Spain on Friday but could not find the back of the net as they were held to a scoreless draw before Tuesday’s second leg in Madrid.The Germans racked up 19 attempts on goal, but Spanish goalkeeper Cata Coll was outstanding in the first half, much to the frustration of the home fans. Continue reading...

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63 h. ago Football club honoured with new South Western Railway Arterio 'Phoenix' train

The new South Western Railway Arterio train has been dubbed the ‘Phoenix’ to mark the National League club's memorable victory at Wembley, a nod to their emblem after they beat Spennymoor Town 3-0 in the final

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3 d. ago By ending a cruel Tory social experiment, this budget clearly set out how Labour will fight the battle to renew Britain | Lucy Powell

The two-child benefit cap was a totem of 14 years of failed ideology. Now it is goneLucy Powell is deputy leader of the Labour partyYesterday the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, delivered a Labour budget. People have been asking for Labour’s purpose and values to be more clearly expressed. Through the choices made – a shift to a fairer tax system, targeting wealth to pay for tackling child poverty, good public services and the cost of living – we have clearly set out what we stand for.That’s why Labour MPs cheered in the Commons, and it’s why we are up for the fights to come. And it’s why the cries from the right began immediately.Lucy Powell is MP for Manchester Central and deputy leader of the Labour partyDo you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a response of up to 300 words by email to be considered for publication in our letters section, please click here. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Spain and Germany renew battle in Nations League final showdown

The Euro 2025 semi-final remains fresh in the memory, but this contest exists in a very different contextJust for a moment, cast your mind back to that summer’s evening towards the end of July when Spain earned their first win over Germany. The illustrious newcomers (relatively speaking) needed the genius of Aitana Bonmatí and her 113th-minute goal to eventually break down the resilience of the traditional trailblazers and book their place in their first European Championship final.Just four months on, Christian Wück’s team have the opportunity to avenge that night in Zürich, albeit in less distinguished circumstances as they battle for a trophy that carries less prestige. The second edition of the Uefa Women’s Nations League comes to a close this fortnight with a two-legged final between the holders Spain and Germany. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Interrail launches biggest sale of the year with 25 per cent off train passes

Exclusive: Unlimited rail journeys are available for £7 per day – or even less for under-28s and 60-plus passengers

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6 d. ago New York City honors Gotham FC's championship win with procession and key to the city

New York City celebrates Gotham FC's second National Women’s Soccer League championship in three years

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8 d. ago Spain prevail without Carlos Alcaraz again to set up Davis Cup final with Italy

Spain and Italy will clash in the Davis Cup final - but Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are set to miss out with injury

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9 d. ago Spain survive without Carlos Alcaraz to set up Davis Cup semi

Spain secured a Davis Cup semi-final berth for the first time in six years despite Alcaraz’s injury

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1 week ago Interactive map shows the best and worst NHS hospital trusts in London

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust came out top nationally in the Government’s new NHS league table

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1 week ago Liverpool news: Mohamed Salah concern grows as star makes honest admission

Liverpool will be hoping to return to winning ways when the Premier League resumes, but the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations could hinder their chances

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1 week ago Florian Wirtz silences Liverpool critics with statement performance as Germany book World Cup ticket

Forward’s Premier League form has been criticised but he remains key to national side

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1 week ago Viktor Gyokeres World Cup lifeline confirmed after Arsenal star outscores Cristiano Ronaldo and Erling Haaland

Striker’s goals in the Nations League are set to prove crucial

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1 week ago Spain’s deficit to fall below Germany’s for the first time in two decades

Spanish fiscal position aided by political paralysis

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2 w. ago Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz to cross swords in ATP World Tour final

Sinner beats Alex de Minaur 7-5, 6-2 to reach final for third year in rowAlcaraz reaches first final after victory over Felix Auger-AliassimeThe 2025 ATP season will conclude with a final showdown between the two best male tennis players in the world after Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz reached the final of the ATP Finals on Saturday.Sinner continued his total dominance of the indoor season as he held off an admirable early challenge from Alex de Minaur before bulldozing his path into the ATP Finals for a third consecutive year with a supreme 7-5, 6-2 win, a victory that extended his winning record against the Australian to 13-0. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz win to set up clash in ATP Finals’ climax

Sinner beats De Minaur 7-5, 6-2 to reach third final in a rowAlcaraz sinks Félix Auger-Aliassime 6-2, 6-4 to make first finalThe 2025 men’s tennis season will conclude with a final showdown between the two best players in the world after Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz reached the final of the ATP Finals.Sinner continued his total dominance of the indoor season as the Italian held off an admirable early challenge from Alex de Minaur before bulldozing his path into the tournament’s final for a third consecutive year with a supreme 7-5, 6-2 win, a victory that extended his winning record against the Australian to 13-0. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago All 47 Premier League players who could feature at AFCON with three clubs unaffected

This year's edition of the Africa Cup of Nations threatens to destabilise a host of Premier League outfits during the winter period, with one team potentially losing up to nine players

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2 w. ago Cop30 live: ‘If we continue destroying everything on this earth there will be chaos,’ warns Indigenous chief

Earlier on day five of the climate summit, activists blockaded the main entrance demanding to speak to the Brazilian presidentNorway and the United Arab Emirates - both significant fossil fuel producers - are among the ministerial pairings announced by the Brazilian Cop30 Presidency. The task of the pairings is to consult with countries on specific issues and report their views back to the presidency, to help the negotiations progress.The ministers from Norway and the UAE will work on the “global stocktake”, the strand of the talks about the big gap between the carbon emissions cuts needed and the real world. At its heart is cutting fossil fuel emissions, which makes it a target for obstruction by petrostates. The UAE hosted Cop28 in 2023, which delivered the first ever mention of fossil fuels in a Cop outcome.Gambia and Germany, working on adaptationEgypt and Spain, working on mitigation, i.e. cutting emissionsMexico and Poland, working on just transition, i.e. making the switch to...

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2 w. ago Cop day 5 live: Indigenous activists blockade the summit centre as climate conference continues

As the climate conference goes into its fifth day, with huge amounts still unresolved, there were reports that activists had blockaded the entrance to the centreNorway and the United Arab Emirates - both significant fossil fuel producers - are among the ministerial pairings announced by the Brazilian Cop30 Presidency. The task of the pairings is to consult with countries on specific issues and report their views back to the presidency, to help the negotiations progress.The ministers from Norway and the UAE will work on the “global stocktake”, the strand of the talks about the big gap between the carbon emissions cuts needed and the real world. At its heart is cutting fossil fuel emissions, which makes it a target for obstruction by petrostates. The UAE hosted Cop28 in 2023, which delivered the first ever mention of fossil fuels in a Cop outcome.Gambia and Germany, working on adaptationEgypt and Spain, working on mitigation, i.e. cutting emissionsMexico and Poland, working on just tr...

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2 w. ago Michael Jackson’s daughter Paris vows to renew estate battle after legal setback

The King of Pop’s daughter has alleged that lawyers are ‘skimming money’ from his estate

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