- 21h ago
Burnham signals no immediate wealth tax as Starmer exits with tributes and Thames Water warning
Incoming UK prime minister Andy Burnham ruled out an immediate wealth tax but left the door open for future rises, while outgoing leader Keir Starmer defended his record in an emotional final Commons appearance. Thames Water warned of material uncertainty over its future as Burnham’s team signalled a plan to bring the utility under public control.
- 2d ago
Andy Burnham secures Labour leadership with 349 MP endorsements, set to become UK prime minister on 20 July
With the backing of 349 Labour MPs, the former Greater Manchester mayor cleared the endorsement threshold, leaving no rival able to enter the race. He will be installed as party leader on 17 July and take office at Downing Street on 20 July.
- 3d ago
Manchester United close in on Youri Tielemans signing as Ederson move stalls and Andrey Santos deal confirmed
A £35m release clause has opened the door for the 29-year-old Belgian captain to switch from Aston Villa to Old Trafford, with the deal for Atalanta's Ederson on hold after a late World Cup call-up.
- 6d ago
Courtois considers Belgium future after tearful World Cup exit and public rift with coach Garcia
Belgium's goalkeeper was substituted with a thigh injury in the 71st minute of the 2-1 quarter-final loss, a decision by coach Rudi Garcia that he disagreed with and that led to his replacement's costly error.
- Jul 9
Real Madrid ties Tchouaméni to 2031 contract, ending Manchester United pursuit
The French midfielder has agreed a new contract that will keep him at the Santiago Bernabéu until 2031, fending off interest from Manchester United and other clubs.
- Jul 9
Erdogan gifts NATO leaders personalized revolvers with ammunition, sparking diplomatic confusion
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan gave each NATO leader a personalized revolver and ammunition at the Ankara summit, forcing governments across Europe to navigate customs, police, and legal hurdles to handle the unusual diplomatic gift.
- Jul 8
Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas joins London City Lionesses on free transfer
The Spanish midfielder, 32, leaves Barcelona after 14 trophy-laden years to sign a three-year deal with the ambitious Women's Super League club owned by Michele Kang.
- Jul 7
Two dead, 14 injured after runaway bus hits stop near Agualva-Cacém station
A Carris Metropolitana bus struck a stop near the Agualva-Cacém train station on Tuesday morning, killing two women and injuring 14 others, four seriously.
- Jul 6
Manchester United target Chelsea's Andrey Santos after midfield injury crisis and failed pursuits
Manchester United are exploring a move for Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos as they seek to address a midfield shortage caused by Casemiro's departure and Manuel Ugarte's serious knee injury.
- Jul 5
Carlos Queiroz leaves Ghana post after three months and World Cup round-of-32 defeat to Colombia
Carlos Queiroz announced his departure as Ghana head coach on Sunday, a day after the Black Stars were eliminated by Colombia in the World Cup round of 32. The 73-year-old Portuguese manager had been in charge for less than three months, having replaced Otto Addo in April.
- Jul 5
Nigel Farage's Clacton by-election becomes two-man race against comedy candidate Count Binface as all main parties boycott
Nigel Farage's triggered by-election in Clacton has turned into a one-on-one contest with satirical candidate Count Binface after Labour, the Conservatives, and other main parties refused to field candidates, calling it a farce.
- Jul 4
Oasis unveils first teaser for reunion documentary 'Don't Look Back in Anger', in cinemas this September
A year after the Gallagher brothers ended their 16-year hiatus, Disney has released the first 45-second trailer for the film chronicling the Oasis Live '25 tour.
- Jul 4
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, breaks Tendulkar's record as India's youngest debutant but England win
At 15 years and 99 days, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi became India's youngest male international cricketer, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar, but England's Jacob Bethell stole the show with an unbeaten 76 to secure a four-wicket victory in the second T20 at Old Trafford.
- Jul 4
Starmer warns Burnham he cannot spend less time on foreign affairs as he prepares to exit Downing Street
Outgoing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has told his likely successor Andy Burnham that it will be impossible to devote less time to international crises, insisting foreign and domestic policy are inseparable.
- Jul 2
Egypt beat Australia on penalties to reach World Cup round of 16 for the first time
Egypt defeated Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in Arlington, Texas, securing their first-ever World Cup knockout victory. Mohamed Salah's panenka helped the Pharaohs set up a last-16 clash with Argentina or Cape Verde.
- Jul 2
Manchester City agrees record-breaking transfer for midfielder Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest
Manchester City has struck a deal to sign England international Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest in a deal set to be the most expensive transfer in the club's history and potentially a Premier League record.
- Jul 2
Tottenham sign Mateus Fernandes from relegated West Ham for club-record £85m
Tottenham Hotspur have signed Portuguese midfielder Mateus Fernandes from relegated West Ham United for a reported club-record £85 million, with manager Roberto De Zerbi playing a decisive role in the 21-year-old's decision to move across London.
- Jul 2
Andy Burnham poised to enter No 10 as 322 Labour MPs anoint him next leader in uncontested race
With all rivals mathematically blocked, the former Manchester mayor will be formally elected next Friday and must flesh out an agenda allies say remains obscure just 10 days before he walks through the Downing Street door.
- Jul 2
Argentina scores twice late to beat England 2-1 and reach World Cup final, Falklands banner draws UK ire
Two late goals from Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez gave Argentina a 2-1 semi-final win over England, sending the holders to Sunday's final against Spain. The match was overshadowed by a post-match banner referencing the Falkland Islands, drawing a UK demand for FIFA action.
- Jun 30
Tottenham agree £85m deal for West Ham's Mateus Fernandes, beating Manchester United to club-record signing
Tottenham Hotspur have reached an agreement to sign Portuguese midfielder Mateus Fernandes from relegated West Ham United for a guaranteed £85 million, fending off competition from Manchester United and smashing the club's previous transfer record.
