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Euro 2024 is just the start for Spain's next generation

An unprecedented era of dominance, the greatest men’s international side of the modern age.

Three Lions were much less than the sum of their parts

They got to trudge past the trophy, given an immediate illustration of what they could have won.

Howe on FA's shortlist as Southgate ponders future

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe is among the leading candidates to take over from Gareth Southgate should he step away from the England job after defeat in the Euro 2024 final.

Hospices facing financial ruin, warn charity bosses

Hospices are in crisis and their financial stability is at a critical point, leaders have warned.

A cliched but compelling feminist cold-case drama

It's not perfect but there's far more good stuff in 'The Jetty' than most defective detective shows

The Top Gear trio ran out of road after much controversy

Offensive 'banter' helped propel the presenters to popularity but viewers' enthusiasm has waned

IS IT THE LAST WALTZ?

'Strictly Come Dancing' was the nicest show on television, now two dancers face claims about their behaviour as bosses fear a PR nightmare. Is it curtains

'We were out there in the middle of tornado season'

'Twisters' star Anthony Ramos, who rose to fame in the original 'Hamilton' cast, tells Louis Chilton why making a film about tornados during extreme weather was 'crazy'

Scratching the surface of weight loss 'wonder drugs'

While semaglutides are being used to treat diabetes, trials and studies are indicating to doctors that depression and cancer may be in the drug's line of fire.

We love an underdog - does this make us destined to lose?

One more night of collective heartache watching our men’s national football team come up short in a major international tournament.

'More Southgate, less Gove' is a blueprint for leadership

I think I know what our new culture secretary, Lisa Nandy, means when she says that the Labour government will be “more Gareth Southgate, less Michael Gove”.

My six-point plan to make the Tories electable again

Britain’s new Labour government has got off to a flying start.

Pakistan 'can't progress' until Khan's party banned

Country under 'soft martial law', PTI officials respond

Ukraine's central challenge is manpower, warn analysts

Recruitment numbers remain shrouded in wartime secrecy

Zelensky pleads for more jets amid renewed danger

Russian troops said to be regrouping in Kharkiv region

At least 15 killed as Israel launches airstrikes on Gaza

Assault comes after 90 people were killed during an attack targeting a senior Hamas commander over the weekend

Progress in police racism plan is glacial, finds report

A damning report has hit out at “glacial” progress in police chiefs’ flagship plan to stamp out racism in Britain’s forces.

Man charged with murder as suitcase victims named

Albert Alfonso, 62, and Paul Longworth, 71, are identified

Body found in search for missing teen in Tenerife

After four gruelling weeks of mystery, the search for missing British teenager Jay Slater appears to have come to an end in northern Tenerife.

Waiting times rise sharply for NHS cancer treatment

There has been a substantial rise in the number of people waiting for NHS cancer treatment, according to a new report – which cites staff and equipment shortages as reasons for growing delays.

Defence review will tackle danger of 'deadly quartet'

Sir Keir Starmer has launched a review of the UK’s defence to protect the country from a “more dangerous and volatile world”.

Will Labour's 'new deal for workers' divide the party?

According to the government’s website, various departments are working on more than 35 bills in advance of the King’s Speech tomorrow, which will outline the legislative programme for the year ahead.

Unions warn Labour against delay on rights for workers

Trade union leaders have demanded Sir Keir Starmer produce “oven ready” legislation to reverse Tory anti-strike laws ahead of tomorrow’s King’s Speech.

Back on track? Minister in Brussels for EU 'reset' talks

Sir Keir Starmer has wasted little time in pushing for a reset of post-Brexit relations with the EU, with his new Europe minister catching the train to Brussels yesterday.

The 'era of division' will end under Labour, vows Nandy

New government will be 'more Southgate, far less Gove'

Tory grandee urges against lurch to the extreme right

Chris Patten wades in as battle for party leadership begins

Presidents and gun violence are as American as apple pie

If you think the attempt on Trump's life will lead to new controls on firearms, keep dreaming

Trump vows to 'unite the country' after being shot

Former president also chooses JD Vance as his running mate

Spain squeeze past England for fourth European trophy

The Henri Delaunay trophy indeed goes home, as Spain have now won it for a record fourth time.

NORTHERN ROCK

While their London counterparts are struggling, bands from the North West are thriving. Michael Hann asks what makes this part of the country such a hotbed of guitar-based talent