Severity of hot spell in western US underlines dangerous impact of human-caused climate disruption Excessive heat warnings remained in place across swathes of the western US on Monday after Death Valley in California registered what could prove to be the highest reliably recorded temperature on Earth. After a cascade of […]
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PM and home secretary criticised despite condemning racism aimed at players after match Boris Johnson and Priti Patel have been accused of hypocrisy over their stance on racism in football after they condemned the abuse of three black England players, having previously refused to criticise fans who booed the team […]
PM to press ahead with lifting most restrictions on 19 July, but recommends mask use in crowded spaces Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Boris Johnson will press ahead with lifting most remaining Covid restrictions on 19 July, despite warnings from the government’s scientific advisers that the […]
Supporters gathered in Trafalgar Square dared to dream but the curse of the penalty shootout struck again It was all a dream. It was supposed to be the match that changed the narrative, a redemption story to end all others and a 55-year-long streak of bad luck. But it wasn’t […]
The manager has much to be proud of but the failings of tournaments past came back to halt England against Italy There was no escaping history in the end. Twenty-five years on, England’s past caught up with them. There was no fairytale ending. No redemption. This time it was Bukayo […]
Heartbreak is the word of the day as newspapers capture the poignant end of a thrilling journey for the football team that dared to dream The excruciating agony of England’s loss on penalties in the final of Euro 2020 dominates the front pages after the team repeated history at Wembley. […]
Italy are deserved champions at the end of a tournament where football offered hope and warmth after 18 months of isolation It was nearly complete, it was nearly so sweet. But it was, lest we forget, still sweet all the same. Italy and not England are the champions of Europe […]
When he took charge Italy were at a low but he has forged a brilliant team spirit combined with his tactical excellence The England fans sang “It’s Coming Home”, but a banner at the blue end of Wembley begged to differ. “Football’s Coming Rome” might not be good grammar, but […]
‘Drown out the noise if you are to deliver a victory against Italy’, manager tells team Gareth Southgate has urged his young England team to stay calm when they look to make history by beating Italy in the Euro 2020 final. The players were greeted by hordes of flag-waving fans […]
Poll shows 50% want rules to stay in place, as mayors urge masks on public transport Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Boris Johnson faces a growing revolt over plans to end most Covid restrictions on 19 July – including the mandatory wearing of face masks on […]