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1. England vs Croatia LIVE: World Cup 2026 latest score, match stream, goal updates and fan reaction

   The wait is over as Three Lions get Group L underway in Dallas

2. Jeremy Clarkson’s partner hails support after his prostate cancer diagnosis

   The former Top Gear host shared the news in the latest episodes of the fifth season of his series, Clarkson’s Farm.

3. Ryanair passengers stranded in Greece after 'border control delays'

   Ryanair blamed border delays for the disruption, while Athens International Airport said congestion was caused by ‘additional processing requirements’

4. Scottish soldier’s brain reunited with his body 85 years after his death

   German doctors removed tissue samples from Private Donnie MacRae who died in a POW camp in March 1941.

5. Prince of Wales wishes England team luck ahead of World Cup opener

   William took to social media before the match against Croatia on Wednesday evening.

6. Why did Harry Kane retake his penalty in England vs Croatia?

   Three Lions caught up in VAR drama minutes into World Cup campaign

7. Naomi Campbell did not know of any charity fund misuse, tribunal hears

   The supermodel was disqualified from being a charity trustee for five years in 2024 after a Charity Commission investigation into Fashion For Relief.

8. Tom Holland and Zendaya’s characters reunite in new Spider-Man movie trailer

   Tom Holland is seen swinging back into action as the teenage superhero.

9. Kemi Badenoch to set out plans to slash City red tape

   The Tory leader will call for the Financial Service Ombudsman to be replaced in a speech on Thursday.

10. Belfast stabbing victim out of induced coma but may lose sight in right eye

    The family of Stephen Ogilvie issued a statement on Wednesday about his condition.