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1. World Cup 2026 live: Gianni Infantino says ‘chill, relax’ after referee was denied entry to US

   Fifa president spoke four years after his last pre-World Cup press conference was mired by ‘I feel gay’ comments, this time playing down a controversial saga involving a Somali referee

2. England v Costa Rica kick-off delayed with lightning and rain causing havoc at World Cup 2026 warm-up

   The Three Lions finalise their preparation in Orlando, with Thomas Tuchel looking to build form before next week’s World Cup 2026 opener against Croatia in Dallas

3. Belfast attack latest: Protesters clash with police for a second night despite victim family’s plea for calm

   Water cannon used to repel youths throwing bricks and stones at police after alleged attempted murder

4. David Harbour addresses rumors of tension with Millie Bobby Brown

5. The true meaning behind the ‘Trumpification’ of the Fifa World Cup 2026

   The biggest World Cup of all time finally starts on Thursday. In so many ways, from Iran and visa issues to 48 teams and 16 venues, it is an unprecedented tournament. Miguel Delaney, on the ground in New York, delves into the details behind the immense scale of ‘United 2026’

6. World Cup thunderstorm protocol: Fifa weather rules explained as England warm-up is delayed

7. Grieving widow sues after late husband’s body falls from casket during burial

   Exclusive: Zinule Nisha Ghanni’s lawsuit accuses New York’s Washington Memorial Park of ignoring ‘clear signs of equipment failure, more specifically the casket lowering device.’

8. England’s final World Cup warm-up delayed after heavy Orlando thunderstorm

9. Trump reveals Tulsi Gabbard replacement will gut National Intelligence office before director is tapped

   Trump’s decision to name 38-year-old federal housing executive as acting DNI could scuttle key surveillance bill

10. England vs Costa Rica LIVE: New kick-off time confirmed after storm as Tuchel names starting XI

    England will hope to step up preparations for their World Cup opener, with a meeting against Costa Rica in Orlando – but torrential rain has delayed the game