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On paper, Canada’s group is more favourable this time. They face Switzerland, Qatar and Bosnia-Herzegovina – the latter beating Italy on penalties to earn their spot.”People are saying there is no reason Canada cannot top this group, especially after Italy choked,” says Johal. “Now maybe the Swiss are our biggest rivals.”That confidence has not quite been matched by recent results. Canada were dumped out of the Concacaf Gold Cup by minnows Guatemala on penalties in the quarter-finals, while their friendly results have been mixed. The March international break yielded back-to-back draws against Iceland and Tunisia in Toronto.Goals have been at…
Nottingham City Council has scrapped a children’s snail racing event after complaints from animal rights campaigners who argued the activity was “cruel”.The event, touted as “The Slowest Show on Earth”, had been scheduled to take place at the city’s Central Library.It was intended to form part of a “green week” programme celebrating efforts to tackle climate change.Organisers had developed what they described as the “world’s first electronic snail racing board” to engage young participants.But Alex Patterson of the Nottingham Animal Coalition moaned at how the race failed to account for the welfare of the creatures – and it was subsequently…
John Healey has done the whole of Britain a great service. He has reminded us that the first duty of any government is the protection of our country and its people. It is non-discretionary and non-negotiable. Unlike other areas of expenditure, like welfare, health, or education, when it comes to defence, we must spend whatever is necessary to meet the external threats we face. When the level of threat goes up, as it has done in the last few years, then we must make whatever adjustments are required to the rest of our spending to keep our people safe.At the…
Trooping the Colours is just 24 hours away, where over 1400 parading soldiers, 200 horses and 400 musicians unite to celebrate the King’s Official Birthday. Below, GB News has all the vital information to ensure you don’t miss any of the event.The spectacle, which has celebrated the monarch’s official birthday for more than 260 years, will treat the King and Queen to a spectacular show of military precision, horsemanship and fanfare.The tradition is believed to have begun all the way back in 1748, during the reign of King George II, whose actual birthday was in October.He longed for summer celebrations…
Labour MP addresses IMF bailout rumours | GB NEWS The UK economy slowed down in April 2026, with the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) contracting 0.1 per cent, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).Economists had priced in a drop in GDP as households start to feel the squeeze after the US-Iran war sent fuel prices surging.Chancellor Rachel Reeves is under further pressure to course-correct the economy amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.Suren Thiru, ICAEW Chief Economist, said: “This decline is the first economic blow landed by the Iran conflict as falling fuel…
Add to that the quite astonishing coincidence of the US, Canada and Mexico, the three co-hosts of the 2026 World Cup, being in the midst of an epic trade war. Indeed, in the period in between the opening ceremony at the Estadio Azteca, and the final in New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium, the three will be renegotiating the USMCA, the North American free trade area.
England midfielder Jude Bellingham has stressed the importance of needing to “feel loved” as he looks to help them enjoy World Cup success this summer.The tournament in North America got under way on Thursday as Mexico – hosts alongside USA and Canada – beat South Africa 2-0.England’s tournament does not get under way until next Wednesday, when they take on Croatia in Arlington, Texas.Bellingham was part of the England squad that reached the final of Euro 2024, where they were beaten by Spain.However, the national team – then managed by Gareth Southgate – were often accused of playing poorly in…
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Over in Los Angeles – where hosts USA will play two of their three group games – it has been a similar story with regards to promotion of the World Cup.There are banners on the streets coming out of Los Angeles Airport promoting ‘LA26’ and the tournament, while electronic billboards rotate the various members of the USA squad and a large mural in downtown LA features Argentina legend Lionel Messi. Some convenience stores also sell World Cup-related merchandise.However, for non-football fans it would be quite easy to be oblivious to the fact that the tournament is about to get under…