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It was a nail-biting night for England football fans as the national team secured their spot in the semi-final of Euro 2024 after a penalty shootout on Saturday. The match went to penalties after the Three Lions came from behind to equalise with Switzerland. England then went on to beat the Swiss 5-3 on penalties,…

The government has ruled out the introduction of digital ID cards, after former Labour Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair said they could help control immigration. Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds initially said the home secretary would “be looking at all sources of advice” on the issue. However, he later told Times Radio ID cards was not…

36 minutes ago By Morven Mckinnon, BBC News Alamy Maj Gen Roddis is a former commanding officer of The Highlanders, Royal Regiment of Scotland A former senior Army officer will appear before military court later this month charged with sexual assault, an Army spokesperson has said. Ex-Major General James Roddis is due to attend Bulford Military Court…

29 minutes ago By Charlotte Gallagher, Culture reporter Getty Images The actor described the film as ‘incredibly personal’ Before Simon Pegg was Tom Cruise’s right hand man in Mission Impossible he was known for his British comedy hits. Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz and The World’s End are called The Three Flavours Cornetto Trilogy due to…

It “would be great” if the new Labour government took on Liberal Democrat policies, party leader Sir Ed Davey has said. After his party won 72 seats in the general election, he told the BBC’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg programme Labour in opposition “stole” his party’s idea of a windfall tax on the big oil…

A record-breaking heatwave that has already caused large wildfires in western US states is set to continue next week. Around 130m people were under some form of heat warning or advisory on Saturday. Nearly 57m people remain under heat alerts, as at least one child has already died in heat-related circumstances in Arizona. Meteorologists are…

6 minutes ago By Lynette Horsburgh, BBC News, North West Family photograph Debbie Duncan has thanked volunteers and a hiking group for their efforts to search for her son Jay Slater The mother of missing teenager Jay Slater said his family have been “overwhelmed by kindness and support”, as they continue efforts to search for him in…

Shahid Afridi (left), Bollywood actor Ajay Devgan (centre) and Younis Khan (right). —social media Co-owner of World Championship of Legends and Bollywood actor Ajay Devgan Saturday had a small talk with former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi, prior to the start of the match between Pakistan Champions and India Champions. Video of the legends from the neighbouring…

PTI Secretary General Omar Ayub speaks on the floor of the National Assembly. — X/@NAofPakistan Omar Ayub says authorities are “desperate” to have him arrested. PTI leader says “struggle” to continue until Imran back in power. PTI’s Ayub says Islamabad, Mianwali police raided his residence. ISLAMABAD: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Sargodha has issued arrest…

Former immigration minister Robert Jenrick has said the Conservatives suffered a “devastating” general election defeat because the party failed to deliver on its promises to the public. He told the BBC’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg programme the failure to cut migration was “at the heart” of the election result but he also blamed high taxes…