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A key Aberdeen by-election has become a “referendum on oil and gas”, the Conservatives say. While the Makerfield by-election, in which Andy Burnham is standing, is about “one man’s job and one man’s ego”, the vote in Aberdeen South concerns “thousands of jobs” in the offshore sector, Kemi Badenoch says. The Tory leader was in the Scottish constituency ahead of the vote on Thursday, which has increasingly focused on energy. Mrs Badenoch said: “Everyone is talking about the by-election in Makerfield, that is about one man’s job and one man’s ego, but this by-election is about thousands of jobs.“I want…

Jeremy Clarkson has revealed he has cancer in the latest episode of his hit farming show Clarkson’s Farm.The TV icon who made his name on Top Gear revealed he has been grappling with an “aggressive” form of prostate cancer. Ahead of the release of the final two episodes of his Prime Video series, Mr Clarkson warned fans the episodes were “a difficult watch”.In scenes revealed last night, Clarkson and co-stars Kaleb Cooper and Charlie are seen talking about their plans for the harvest when the ex-Top Gear host dropped the news on them. A tearful Clarkson leans back into his…

If there is a stage that is too big for Erling Haaland, we’re yet to find it.A hat-trick on his Champions League debut for RB Salzburg, a hat-trick on his Bundesliga debut for Dortmund, a double on his Premier League debut for Manchester City, and now two goals on his World Cup finals debut, inspiring Norway to a 4-1 win over Iraq.The 2026 World Cup might be six days in, but it felt as if it really began on Tuesday, with Kylian Mbappe inspiring France to a 3-1 victory over Senegal with two superb goals which made him Les Bleus’…

A Green-led council in London has threatened to not cooperate with the Home Office over fears its immigration enforcement raids divide “communities”.A new review by former Greens boss Jonathan Bartley – now Lambeth Council’s “cabinet member for safer, thriving neighbourhoods” – will examine the borough’s information-sharing arrangements with the department.In a video shared on the council’s website, Mr Bartley claimed Lambeth residents “fear the knock on the door” from immigration enforcement.The announcement has been made to coincide with Refugee Week, which began on June 15.Mr Bartley said: “Lambeth is home to people from every corner of the world.”Our diversity is…

England fans could be thrown out of stadiums if they fly patriotic St George’s Crosses or chant against Sir Keir Starmer.With just hours to go until the Three Lions kick off in Dallas, supporters have already been barred from honouring England’s war dead in the stands.Several fans whose flags bear images of British servicemen have not been given permission to display them under Fifa’s “political” flag rules.Anyone wanting to bring a flag larger than two by 1.5 metres needs written permission before arriving at the stadium.They are also asked to submit pictures of their flag as part of their application.But…

Hussein grew up in an Iraq where football offered moments of unity amid turmoil.The national team’s 2007 Asian Cup triumph against the odds sparked celebrations across the country.The Iraqi players were semi-professionals who were forced to prepare for the tournament in Jordan because of a security crisis at home that was claiming tens of thousands of lives every year. Their shock semi-final victory over South Korea was marred by a suicide-bomb attack on celebrating supporters in Baghdad which killed dozens.The young Hussein also endured personal tragedy. He was 12 years old, in 2008, when his father – a soldier in…

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Thomas Tuchel says that he is “not ready to adapt” England’s playing style at the World Cup despite the heat – as it would “give up” the team’s strengths.Since starting his job as head coach in January 2025, Tuchel has made a point of saying how much he likes the physicality of English domestic football and that the national side should replicate that style.The 52-year-old’s squad selections have followed that thinking with an emphasis on physicality and powerful running when he picked his 26-man squad for the tournament.”They want to be active with the ball,” the German told BBC Sport…

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Morocco, next. Big test. Scotland are the underdogs now. Is Dykes ready for a massive step-up? “I’m always ready. I always give my best and wear my heart on my sleeve. I’m ready for whatever my role is.”The charisma is hard to miss, the eloquence, the attitude, the self-belief. “The way I’ve come through football, I’ve earned what I’ve got,” he says. “Scottish people, in general, we’re fighters. We want to go out and prove everyone wrong. We’re not going to just roll over and just take it. It gives you a burning feeling in your belly.”We can definitely get…