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England's knockout blow may signal the end of an era

India too good and defeat leaves futures of Buttler and Mott in the air

OnlyFans, the novel, is a mixed attempt to titillate the Gen Z market

THE publisher blurb accompanying Rufi Thorpe's latest novel (see also The Girls from Corona Del Mar, The Knockout Queen) shouts breathlessly that it is a story about OnlyFans, young single motherhood and pro-wrestling.

Moffat's witty swipe at cancel culture is a highly refreshing hoot

DOUGLAS BELLOWS (Hugh Bonneville) is a presenter on a successful evening news programme called Live at Six.

I'm going to spoil my ballot next week - and this is why

JUST five full days to go now for us all to decide how to vote. Almost half of us still haven't fully made up our minds, polls suggest. An abnormally high number for this late in the campaign - and I'm one of them.

Enough of the sulk.Start playing like you're enjoying it

ALTHOUGH Gareth Southgate was always clear that he would finish his current job either on an opentop bus parade or banished to the Tower of London, he probably didn't have the indignity of being pelted with plastic beer cups on his personal bingo card of humiliations inflicted on England managers.

Lines are so fetch, songs are so forgettable

THIS breezy, arch but boneless musical adaptation by Tina Fey of her milestone high-school comedy demonstrates the law of diminishing returns.

All to play for in Thatcher's seat where Gaza casts cloud for Labour

Jitendra Joshi talks to the candidates fighting it out in Finchley and Golders Green

I'm sorry I upset you over 'Bangladeshi removals', says Keir

SIR Keir Starmer has said he is \"very concerned\" about the upset he caused with comments about Bangladeshi migrants during a general election event.

Not right class of people to run UK? Lammy under fire from minister

THE shadow foreign secretary was today branded \"dismissive\" for calling the Tories not the right \"class of people\" to be running Britain.

Reform feels the heat after 'racist and homophobic' outbursts by candidates

NIGEL FARAGE'S Reform UK was hit with a growing wave of criticism for comments by some of its candidates and activists which were slammed as \"racist and disgraceful\".

'Pride in London is a beacon for the whole country'

ORGANISERS of Pride have promised the most \"diverse and vibrant\" celebration yet as a million-and-a-half people descend on London for the annual event tomorrow.

£100m triple boost from Glastonbury, Pride and the Euros

SUN OUT FOR WEEKEND OF CELEBRATION

Pressure on Biden to go after TV horror show

Democrats' alarm after president's stumbling effort in clash with Trump

'IT WON'T BE EASY GAME...THEY ARE NO SOFT TOUCH'

BUT JUDE IS CONFIDENT ENGLAND CAN FIND FORM AGAINST SLOVAKIA

Case for defence gives England a solid chance going forward

AMID the rampant negativity about England, how about a case for the defence? As Gareth Southgate's side prepare for a last-16 tie against Slovakia on Sunday, they desperately need more coherence and spark in attack.

Sarri's apprentice is hoping to brew up another shock victory

ALAST-16 showdown with England will not faze Slovakia manager Francesco Calzona, who has gone from coffee salesman to defying the odds at Euro 2024.

South Africa thrash Afghanistan to reach first World Cup Final

AFGHANISTAN'S dreams of reaching a first T20 World Cup Final were dashed as they were bowled out for just 56 by a ruthless South Africa overnight.

Georgia in dreamland after beating Portugal sees them into last 16

Spain up next for Euros minnows as they book spot in knockouts

Halfords expects cycling sales to fall further before recovery

PROFIT at cycling and car accessories retailer Halfords slumped today, as the 80-strong chain said some of its main markets remain “depressed” after the pandemic.

Currys 'stronger' after growth in sales

CURRYS gave signs it has got a new lease of life today, with consumer confidence looking reasonably healthy going into what could be a strong summer.

Experts warn of 60,000 London homes shortfall

A NEW alarm about the London housing crisis was sounded today when figures showed that the capital faces a 60,000 shortfall in new homes over the next three years.

Melting pot London will have a new meaning

EVEN as this week’s burst of high temperatures fades, Londoners need to prepare for more extreme heatwaves that could end lives across the capital, and cost the economy a fortune.

Be prepared! London put to test to deal with 40C heatwave

AN emergency planning exercise preparing London for a return of 40C heatwave was being held today.

Paris Hilton tells Congress of her teen sex abuse ordeal

PARIS HILTON has told Congress that she was sexually abused and force-fed medication during the time she spent in youth residential treatment facilities as a teenager.

'It'll be game, set and match in blue corner of London'

Sir Ed Davey is brimming with confidence for his Lib-Dems in capital

Returning officer who won't be doing any returning after 'drink drive' charge

THE head of Lambeth council has been charged with drug and drink driving offences after allegedly fleeing the scene of a car accident.

Tories who break gambling rules will be booted out of party, vows minister

ANY Conservative caught breaking gambling rules will be “booted out” of the party, a minister said today as Scotland Yard took on a bigger role in investigating suspected use of inside information on the election timing.

Tallest skyscraper in the City set for go-ahead

A PLANNED skyscraper that will be the tallest building in the City of London soaring as high as the Shard across the Thames is set to get the go-ahead next week, eight years after it was proposed.

WE WON'T RUN AND HIDE, SAYS PALMER

IMPACT SUBSTITUTE UNDERSTANDS FANS' FRUSTRATION BUT PROMISES ENGLAND WILL ONLY GET BETTER

Southgate: Backlash causing an issue for players

GARETH SOUTHGATE has warned that the atmosphere around England is in danger of turning toxic again.