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England qualify for World Cup knockout stage
England qualify for World Cup knockout stageImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, England won their World Cup opener against Croatia but drew with GhanaPublished2 minutes agoCommentsEngland's place in the knockout stages of the World Cup has been confirmed before they face Panama in their final group game on Saturday.The Three Lions sit on four points after two games - meaning they are at least guaranteed one of the eight third-placed qualification spots.Four other teams sit on four points -...
Brewers human howitzer Jacob Misiorowski breaks his own record for hardest pitch thrown by a starter
It was just a couple of weeks ago that Milwaukee Brewers righty Jacob Misiorowski absolutely melted some brains by throwing a 104.5 mph heater past Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber.That was an MLB record for the hardest pitch ever thrown by a starter, and it came after Misiorowski threw multiple pitches north of 103 and even 104 mph in the same at-bat.Well, he's at it again, and we may just want to start writing the record books in pencil, because this is probably not going to be the last time th...
Missing 1200-pound giraffe Gracie found 2 weeks after wandering away from ranch in viral search
A fugitive 3-year-old giraffe was found via helicopter on Friday after two weeks on the run from her home at a private ranch in Texas.The 1,200-pound giraffe, named Gracie, wandered away from her unfenced habitat at Cedar Hollow Ranch in Leakey, Texas, on June 12.The 10-foot-tall animal was located by helicopter on Friday morning about four miles south of the ranch in a remote, heavily-wooded area.Vick Jones, who manages the ranch, told FOX 7 that Gracie moved there in May and still wasn’t used...
Mets reporter dissects team's miserable season while Pride Night Mr. Met dances behind him
The New York Mets are in disarray thanks to a brutal start to what was supposed to be a promising season.On Friday, the team hit a low point, firing manager Carlos Mendoza... but you wouldn't know it if you just looked at Mr. Met.He was having the time of his life dancing behind a reporter while dressed in his Pride Night best.ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW!In what felt like an absolute fever dream, the PIX 11 studio team was talking to reporter Steve...
Texas Board of Education approves required reading list with Bible passages for 5 million students
The Republican-controlled Texas State Board of Education approved a required reading list Friday that includes passages from the Bible, marking the latest effort by conservative officials to expand Christian teachings in public schools.The Texas State Board of Education voted 9-5, with one abstention, to approve the required reading list for the state's more than 5 million public school students.The required reading list includes works such as Charles Dickens' "Great Expectations" along with pas...
See it, say it, not sorted. I was let down when I reported my train sexual assault
See it, say it, not sorted. I was let down when I reported my train sexual assaultByOlga SawczukPublished27 June 2026, 01:34 BSTUpdated Just nowAt about 11pm on a Saturday night a couple of weeks ago, Esme Rice was on the Elizabeth Line that runs across London. She was travelling home after dinner with friends in Farringdon when two men boarded the busy carriage she was in."One of the men tried getting my attention," Esme says, "but I ignored him and waited for my stop."As the train was pulling...
Harry and Meghan accept offer to stay at royal estate during UK visit
Harry and Meghan accept offer to stay at royal estate during UK visitImage source, ReutersByDaniela RelphRoyal correspondentPublished1 minute agoThe Duke and Duchess of Sussex have accepted an offer to stay in a royal residence with their two children when they visit the UK next month.Harry and Meghan and their son Archie, seven, and daughter Lilibet, five, will be guests of the King on a royal estate for their first trip as a family to Britain in four years.The royal residence they will use has...
A smartphone ban in English schools is coming into force. What's changing?
A smartphone ban in English schools is coming into force. What's changing?Image source, GettyByHayley ClarkeEducation reporterPublished1 minute agoA ban on smartphones in schools in England comes into force on Monday, 29 June, making individual schools and trusts legally responsible for being phone-free throughout the day.It is separate from the recently announced ban on social media for under-16s, and the government said the move would give "legal force to what schools are already doing in prac...
Teen accused of killing two girls in alleged hit-and-run will be tried as adult after identity revealed
The teenager accused of killing two 17-year-old girls in an alleged hit-and-run crash in New Jersey last year has been publicly identified after prosecutors announced Friday that he will be tried as an adult.The Union County Prosecutors Office announced that 18-year-old Vincent Battiloro of Garwood has been waived up to adult court and will be tried as an adult in connection with the murder of the two juvenile females.Vincent Battiloro, 18, of Garwood, will now face counts of first-degree murder...
How completing the World Cup sticker book is like having a second job
How completing the World Cup sticker book is like having a second jobImage caption, Cataloguing swaps and needs has become "like a full-time job" for Sophie Madden and her sonBySophie MaddenWest MidlandsPublishedJust nowMy name is Sophie, I'm a mum, and it's a little after midnight. My partner wants to turn off the light and go to sleep, but I'm still frantically typing on my phone. Is it work or family problems keeping me up late?It's neither.Instead, I'm in the middle of tense negotiations wit...
Weekend to bring cooldown after record-breaking heatwave
Weekend to bring cooldown after record-breaking heatwaveImage source, Getty ImagesByElizabeth RizziniLead Weather PresenterPublished1 minute agoCommentsCooler air is set to move across the whole of the UK this weekend to end a spell of record-breaking heat.But it will take its time to reach eastern and south-eastern England where it will remain searingly hot throughout Saturday. There is a further Met Office amber warning in place for extreme heat on Saturday that is valid until 21:00 across sou...
Trump justifies strikes on Iran amid ceasefire
The US has struck Iran in retaliation for what it says was an Iranian attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
Toronto Maple Leafs select Penn State star Gavin McKenna first overall in 2026 NHL Draft
The 2026 NHL Draft got underway on Friday night at KeyBank Center in Buffalo — home of the Buffalo Sabres — and while drafts usually provide their share of surprises, the first overall pick was not one.The Toronto Maple Leafs "earned" the top pick after an abysmal 2025-26 campaign, and they used it to select Penn State star Gavin McKenna.The 18-year-old from Whitehorse, Yukon, has been the presumptive top dog in the 2026 NHL Draft class for years at this point.TOP NHL PROSPECT GAVIN MCKENNA CHAR...
Hundreds of pounds of fireworks explode, destroying homes and injuring firefighters
A massive explosion of hundreds of pounds of fireworks this week rocked an island community in Western Washington, destroying several homes and injuring five people, including three firefighters, according to officials.The fire was likely caused by someone smoking too close to where stored fireworks were kept at a home in the Lagoon Point neighborhood, Central Whidbey Island Fire & Rescue Chief Jerry Helm told FOX 13."They’re kind of like a little ticking time bomb, and you’re not sure when they...
How messages between two dads helped expose the largest NHS maternity scandal
How messages between two dads helped expose the largest NHS maternity scandalImage caption, Left to right: Gary and Sarah Andrews contacted Sarah and Jack Hawkins after reading about their campaignByGreig Watson and Laura Hammond, East MidlandsPublished1 minute agoA WhatsApp message from one grieving father to another, and one question: "Do you want to speak?"Little did he know, but Gary Andrews's decision to contact Dr Jack Hawkins would prove pivotal, playing a crucial part in prompting the la...
Iran war live: US strikes Iran after attack on vessel in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's IRGC says it targeted US military in region after Trump administration launched attack on the country.
Paris Diamond League to go ahead with safety measures amid heatwave
Only competitions involving professional athletes will be held, with all other activities cancelled.
Warren tells Trump to 'sign the damn bill' as bipartisan housing package remains stalled in Washington
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., lashed out at President Donald Trump during a recent local television interview, labeling him a "man-child" throwing a "tantrum" over his refusal to sign a sweeping bipartisan housing package.Appearing on WCVB's "On the Record," the left-wing senator did not hold back her frustration over the stalled legislation, delivering a blunt message to the president: "Sign the damn bill.""If he cared about the American people, he'd have already signed the damn thing," Warre...
Tuchel defends full-back selection after James injury
Tuchel defends full-back selection after James injuryImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Thomas Tuchel coached Reece James at ChelseaBySami MokbelSenior football correspondent in New JerseyPublished2 minutes agoCommentsEngland manager Thomas Tuchel has defended his full-back selection policy after confirming Reece James will miss Saturday's World Cup match against Panama.As revealed by BBC Sport this week, James was assessed by England medics following Tuesday's goalless draw against Ghana...
Home Office to introduce new asylum routes to UK
Home Office to introduce new asylum routes to UKImage source, PA MediaBySean SeddonPublished1 minute agoThe Home Office is to introduce new "capped safe and legal" routes for asylum seekers to arrive in the UK later this year.The department said it would allow organisations like universities, community groups and businesses to sponsor refugees who apply to come to Britain, a model based on Canada's asylum system.Alongside the new asylum route, the government said it would press ahead with change...