The Associated Press

The head of Argentina’s soccer federation said the chaotic ending to its Olympic soccer match against Morocco on Wednesday “makes no sense,” and coach Javier Mascherano called the scene “a scandal.” The opening match of the men’s soccer tournament was suspended for nearly two hours during added time after Morocco fans invaded the field and threw bottles in protest of a late goal by Argentina. The goal was later overturned by the video assistant referee, and Argentina lost 2-1. “What happened on the field was a scandal. This isn’t a neighborhood tournament, these are the Olympic Games,” Mascherano said. Paris organizers said they were trying to “understand the causes and identify appropriate actions” after the match in Saint-Etienne. Argentina’s soccer federation said it issued a formal protest Wednesday to world governing body FIFA and would do “what is necessary” to guarantee the safety of players.

Argentina coach slams chaotic 'scandal' at Olympic soccer match vs Morocco

France turned on the style to overwhelm Argentina - their recent antagonists - as the hosts reached the semi-finals of Olympics men's sevens in front of an euphoric Parisian crowd. London-born wing Aaron Grandidier scored two scintillating tries in a 26-14 victory for Les Bleus and led the jubilant celebrations...

Ferocious France beat Argentina in Olympics grudge match

Eight people have been jailed for their role in a county lines plot which involved children delivering Class A drugs. The group was sentenced after being convicted of conspiring to supply heroin and crack cocaine in Barrow and Manchester, between September 2022 and January 2023. Preston Crown Court heard Jordan...

Eight jailed for county lines drugs plot

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

In a sweltering Paris, Diaba Konate waves emphatically with a beaming smile as she walks towards our meeting spot near the Louvre. She's wearing a number 23 jersey. Of course she is - basketball is her passion. The 23-year-old point guard has recently returned to her home city after almost...

'My heart is broken by France's Olympic hijab ban'

Namibian Michelle Nehoya has spent nearly $500 (£390) on the application process for a visa to visit Canada - but almost two years later it has yet to materialise. The 38-year-old, who lives in Namibia's capital, Windhoek, is desperate to get to Quebec to see her aunt and cousins whom she has not seen for almost a decade.

Namibia turns the visa tables on Western nations

A man who repeatedly attacked his puppy until it had to be put down, then left an RSPCA inspector with life-changing injuries, has been jailed. Storm Williams from Sutton Coldfield blinded the puppy with his attacks, as well as leaving him with broken bones, bruising, and swelling all over his head and body.

Puppy beaten so badly it had to be put down

After spending a decade swimming for Wales, Becky Wilde now rows on water in the double sculls.She and Mathilda Hodgkins-Byrne left it very late to qualify for Paris - doing so at the final Olympic Qualification Regatta in May. But it was a build-up affected by injury and disruption. Last year she had surgery for compartment syndrome in both her arms, a condition which causes pressure to build inside the muscles. But now she looks to be hitting form at just the right time.“I’ve dreamed of going to the Olympics since I was six years old, so it means everything to me," Wilde said."The field in the women’s double is very open and we know if we make the final in Paris, it’s all to play for.”Wilde and Hodgkins-Byrne begin competing on Saturday, 27 July. The final is at 09:30 BST on Thursday, 1 August.

Olympic chance 'means everything' - Wilde

A police officer has been filmed kicking and stamping on the head of a man lying on the ground at Manchester Airport. The uniformed male officer is seen holding a Taser over the man, who is lying face down, before striking him twice while other officers shout at onlookers to stay back in a video shared widely online.

Police filmed stamping on man's head at airport

Fixtures for the one-day international tri-series hosted by Pakistan and also involving New Zealand and South Africa.

New Zealand & South Africa ODI tri-series in Pakistan 2025

The blazes are still out of control as firefighters try to save as many buildings as possible, officials say.

'Monster' fires may have destroyed half of historic Canadian town

Officials in Mexico have destroyed 50 "monster trucks" used by cartels in their gun battles. The vehicles, which are also referred to as "Frankenstein trucks" because of the modifications made to them - such as adding gun turrets and armoured plates - were seized by the security forces. They belonged...

Seized Mexican cartel 'monster trucks' destroyed

The US Sun

ENZO FERNANDEZ will join Chelsea's pre-season tour on Monday following the racism storm sparked last week. Blues defender Wesley Fofana criticised Fernandez after he filmed himself and some Argentina teammates singing a racist chant about the France squad during their Copa America celebrations. Chelsea have launched an internal investigation into...

Enzo Fernandez set for an awkward Chelsea reunion on Monday in the USA after Argentina racism storm

Nuisance off-road bikers in Greater Manchester will be targeted by police using a special new forensic spray to "tag" offenders. The traceable spray, called SmartTag, will allow officers to mark motorbikes, e-bikes and quadbikes with a bright yellow solution. The spray contains a unique forensic code linked to the cannister...

Nuisance off-road bikers targeted with forensic spray

Christopher and Janine Barton died in the collision which claimed a total of six lives, police say.

Bike couple in crash that killed six people named

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

A group of patients have been the first to be transferred to a new mental health ward in Somerset. The NHS said it made the decision to move services from St Andrews in Wells to Yeovil due to the challenges of getting patients to an emergency department when required. The...

First patients transferred to new mental health unit

The Independent

 Morocco fans crashed the pitch to protest a late goal by Argentina at the opening match of the Paris Olympics men’s soccer tournament, an angry and bizarre scene that left the game suspended for nearly two hours with only minutes remaining.Moments before play resumed, the goal was disallowed by VAR for offside, and Morocco held on for a 2-1 victory. But not before a furious reaction from Morocco fans who thought they'd been denied a critical win.Objects were thrown and invading Morocco fans were tackled by security on the field at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Saint-Etienne after Argentina tied it...

Morocco fans rush field during Olympic soccer opener vs Argentina. Game suspended, goal disallowed

The severed leg of a surfer who was attacked by a shark has washed up on an Australian beach, with doctors now racing to see if it can be reattached. Kai McKenzie, 23, was surfing near Port Macquarie in New South Wales (NSW) on Tuesday, when a 3m (9.8ft) great white shark bit him.

Australian surfer's leg washes up after shark attack

The device was found on the north west coast of the island of Yell on Wednesday morning.

Bomb squad called after mine found by mussel farmer

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It will be 'fine' when Fernandez returns - Madueke

Noni Madueke says \"everything is going to be fine\" when Enzo Fernandez returns to Chelsea's squad amid racism...

Noni Madueke says "everything is going to be fine" when Enzo Fernandez returns to Chelsea's squad amid racism...

It will be 'fine' when Fernandez returns - Madueke

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