WORLDNo one wanted to play, but England helped deliver ...Neither England nor France hoped to be playing for bronze. But the end result was one of the zaniest matches in World Cup history.ESPN·July 19, 2026
WORLD‘Spanish style’ wins over New York’s die-hard World Cup fans ahead of finalLa Roja's World Cup success has built a new coalition of loyal and recently converted Spanish fans across New York City.Al Jazeera·July 19, 2026
WORLDPalestinian teenage footballer dies after Israeli settler attackPalestinian teenage footballer, Fadi al-Naasan, has died a week after being shot by Israeli forces.Al Jazeera·July 19, 2026
WORLDMan dies after cross-border police pursuit ends in NSW northern rivers<p>Car chase began in Queensland after report of armed<strong> </strong>man on Gold Coast late on Saturday, police say</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/jul/19/anthony-albanese-labor-angus-taylor-coalition-pauline-hanson-bridget-mckenzie-cpac-london-politicsThe Guardian·July 19, 2026
WORLDBest England team for a long time? That's a fact, says RiceMidfielder Declan Rice says "this is the best England group for a very long time" after they secure a third-placed finish at the World Cup.BBC News·July 19, 2026
WORLDAndrew Tate and brother arrested in US after more charges laid against them in UKThe Crown Prosecution Service says it has requested their extradition from the US, while their lawyer says they are innocent.BBC News·July 19, 2026
WORLDWhy some women are being driven out of the workplace by an illnessThree women describe how endometriosis has affected their careers, as an inquiry takes place.BBC News·July 19, 2026
WORLDWNBA coach Brondello suspended over inappropriate comment at Angel ReeseBrondello suspended for a game after calling Reese a 'protected species' in Toronto Tempo's game against Atlanta Dream.Al Jazeera·July 19, 2026
WORLDThe honours system used to be too posh but I'm proof change is happeningRecord numbers of people from poorer backgrounds are now receiving awards.BBC News·July 19, 2026
WORLDNew EU border system tripling time at passport control, airport boss saysRyanair has also warned passengers travelling to Europe this summer to prepare for extended waits.BBC News·July 19, 2026
WORLDFIFA admits hydration breaks may not continue after World Cup criticismFIFA will analyse the impact of hydration breaks after the World Cup, says Arsene Wenger a day before the final.Al Jazeera·July 19, 2026
WORLDArgentina fans flood NYC’s Times Square before World Cup finalHundreds of Argentina fans packed New York City’s Times Square hours before Sunday's World Cup final.Al Jazeera·July 19, 2026
