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Banned from football at home, Afghan women's team reunite 8,000 miles away www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... "If I wasn't a footballer, I would still be in Afghanistan, one of millions of girls who are not allowed to study, speak up or choose their own future," Mursal Sadat.
Banned from football at home, Afghan women's team reunite 8,000 miles away
Women in the team, which is recognised by Fifa, say football has given them freedom and independence.
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Brilliant letter from Stuart Thompson to Jeremy Clarkson about his comments that benefit claimants should write weekly thank you letters to tax payers detailing how they spend their benefits each week.
Jenrick jumps at another opportunity to make a fool of himself. And Reform sinks further into unserious, unprincipled unelectable territory. A corrupt clownshow, desperate to peddle anger rather than hope. @mrjohncrace.bsky.social sighs deeply at their inanity. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Lots of great comments on our petition asking the Open University to pull their ads from Talk - and more still coming in. You can add your voice here: actionstorm.org/petitions/op...
I cannot tell if to depart in silence, Or bitterly to speak in your reproof, Best fitteth my degree or your condition.
“Every scene should be able to answer three questions: Who wants what from whom? What happens if they don’t get it? Why now?” — David Mamet
Burnham appoints Phillipson as Labour Party chair www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... Odd time for this story to emerge on the BBC News website. Welcome news nonetheless.
Bridget Phillipson appointed Labour Party chair
She will work closely with Lucy Powell, having lost out to her in the deputy leadership contest.
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Our latest voting intention sees cross over. Labour move ahead by 4. Their first lead since March 2025 & highest share since Nov 24 🌹 LAB 28% (+4) ⏩ REF 24% (-2) 🌳 CON 22% (nc) 🔶 LIB DEM 12% (+1) 🟢 GREEN 8% (-3) 🟡 SNP 2% (nc) N = 2061| Dates 24-27/7| Change w 22/7
TV presenter and comedian #BillOddie dies at 85 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... RIP Bill Oddie Really sad to hear this news. What a wonderfully varied career he had! He's been around all my life. He was my favourite member of the Goodies. My thoughts with his family and friends.🙏
Bill Oddie: TV presenter dies at 85
His agent pays tribute to the "multi-talented" broadcaster, comedian and conservationist.
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Fernandez defends Argentina as Messi questions remain www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba... Believes the team represented tbeir country "in the best possible way"?! No. Your behaviour during the final and after was disgraceful and shameful. It was the worst possible way. Do better!
World Cup 2026: Argentina react to final defeat and Messi questions
Midfielder Enzo Fernandez claims Argentina represented their nation "in the best possible way" in the World Cup.
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Reports are coming out now about the nature and extent of the brutal injuries inflicted on Ann Widdecombe. I cannot imagine what she went through. It's horrific. May there be justice for her.🙏
Newcastle, Liverpool and England legend Keegan dies www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba... RIP Kevin Keegan. For me he was a legend from Superstars.
Kevin Keegan: Liverpool legend and former Newcastle United and England manager dies aged 75
Former England captain and manager Kevin Keegan dies at the age of 75, seven weeks after he revealed he had been diagnosed with stage four cancer.
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Sir Keir Starmer gives his final sppech as PM. So dignified and gracious. Feeling genuinely deeply sad it came to this.
Broadcaster and journalist Edward Stourton dies aged 68 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... RIP Edward Stourton.
Edward Stourton: Broadcaster and journalist dies aged 68
Stourton hosted Radio 4's Today programme for a decade and was a founding member of Channel 4 News.
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www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba... Spain 1-0 Argentina: Ferran Torres scores as Spain win World Cup for second time Congratulations SPAIN 🇪🇸 So pleased they won against Argentina, some of whose players showed appalling behaviour during & after the match.😡 And as for that total buffoon of a president ...🤦♂️
Spain 1-0 Argentina: Ferran Torres scores as Spain win World Cup for second time
Watch, listen and follow live reaction as Spain beat Argentina to win the World Cup for the second time in their history.
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West Indies legend Sobers dies aged 89 www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricke... RIP Sir Garfield Sobers 🙏
Sir Garfield Sobers: West Indies cricket legend dies aged 89
Legendary former West Indies all-rounder Sir Garfield Sobers, regarded as one of the greatest cricketers of all time, dies aged 89.
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Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal: Bath photograph story explained before Spain vs Argentina World Cup final www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba... Love this story! Just amazing! 😊
Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal: Bath photograph story explained before Spain vs Argentina World Cup final
BBC Sport explores a bond between two world-class footballers from different generations who appear bound by destiny
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So gutted for England 🏴. There was immense hope and expectation when they led 1:0. Although not a footie fan, would have been so great for England and indeed Great Britain. Congratulations to Argentina. Hard to predict who will win the final, but I'll be supporting Spain.
Not watched any World Cup matches till the France v Spain semi as it was on in the pub. Not a footie fan. I do enjoy reading about the way certain teams have presented themselves: Norway & Haaland, Cape Verde & Vozinha. And Mbappé standing up to the disgraceful racism from that Paraguayan senator.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cr... #SamNeill, Jurassic Park and Peaky Blinders actor, dies aged 78 Deeply saddened to hear this. What a brilliant, understated actor, and always someone so relatable. Only in April he declared he was cancer-free. Thoughts with his family & friends. RIP Sam Neill 🙏
Sam Neill, Jurassic Park and Peaky Blinders actor, dies aged 78
The New Zealand actor, who was born in Northern Ireland, died in Sydney. He had recovered from cancer and "the loss was sudden and unexpected", his family says.
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Shame on you BBC News! You could at least get the name correct of the Wimbledon men's champion and world number 1! 😠 #JannikSinner
