The London Standard - June 20, 2024

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June 20, 2024

Wills hopes for early birthday present as he flies out to cheer on Three Lions

THE Prince of Wales was hoping for an early birthday present from the Three Lions today as he headed to Germany to join thousands of England fans cheering on the team as they take on Denmark in the Euros.

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Pressure piles on Sunak as second candidate probed over betting on election date

RISHI SUNAK was under mounting pressure today over alleged betting linked to his surprise announcement of a July 4 election as investigations reached into the heart of Tory headquarters and No10.

2 mins

Gove: tax up whoever wins (but Labour will be worse)

Increase under Starmer is the dog that hasn't barked yet in campaign’

2 mins

Missing British teen ‘had hurt leg on cactus before phone cut off'

A BRITISH teenager who vanished during a holiday in Tenerife had cut his leg on a cactus and did not know where he was, a friend has warned.

1 min

Vietnam’s gun salute for 'comrade' Putin after road trip with Kim

VLADIMIR PUTIN today said he wanted to partner with Vietnam in energy and security as he met the country's leader on a visit to Hanoi that was condemned by the United States.

1 min

AI could help cut through the political waffle

WHEN will you make up your mind about who to vote for on July 4?

2 mins

The country has come down with Jude Bellingham fever and I'm patient zero

I'M now officially obsessed with Jude Bellingham. Yes, I know all of us football fans are obsessed with him, being that utter novelty for England players: a winner.

2 mins

Rolls-Royce surges again as Goldman forecasts further progress

RESURGENT Rolls-Royce shares hit new heights in the FTSE 100 today after a leading City bank said the stunning run by the engines maker had further to go.

1 min

Murray's new back problem puts Wimbledon in doubt

ANDY MURRAY was today undergoing a scan on his damaged back, as the clock ticks to Wimbledon.

1 min

Salt grabs victory for England to fuel belief in title fight

Buttler is thrilled with maturity shown by side in statement win

2 mins

Jones calls up student as he fires warning

EDDIE JONES exuded his trademark eye-glint when warning England that his callow Japan will push the tourists to the wire in Tokyo.

1 min

Southgate bids to avoid second-game syndrome

Coach will hope his team have got their customary off-night out of the way early

3 mins

FODEN'S THE MAN TO RISE TO THE BIG OCCASION

WALKER BACKS PHIL TO FIRE

2 mins

Confidence builds for England after Salt peppers West Indies

PHIL SALT believes England have at last seized some momentum after putting their \"topsy-turvy\" start to the T20 World Cup aside with a dominant win over West Indies overnight.

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