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The Times says senior officials in the Trump administration have urged Andy Burnham not to appoint the energy secretary, Ed Miliband, as chancello, externalr – because of his opposition to further drilling in the North Sea. The paper notes that Miliband’s allies insist he is the only candidate to lead the Treasury who is radical enough to turn around the economy. The Daily Telegraph carries a warning from the City, external that Burnham risks stifling investment unless he names his chancellor soon. The i Weekend says the former Greater Manchester mayor is being urged by some Labour MPs to “introduce…

The goal itself was a reminder that even when he appears subdued, he needs only one moment. Timing his run perfectly onto Lisandro Martinez’s pass, Messi took the ball in his stride with his first touch and then lifted it over Cape Verde’s keeper. Messi’s goal tally is now at seven, which would have made him the top scorer in five of the past six world cups. Since 1978, there have been 13 world cups and his tally would have been enough to be top scorer in all but two. Commentating on BBC Radio 5 Live, former Scotland forward James…

Renault has completed a staggering challenge by having an electric car travel from John O’Groats to Land’s End using only solar power.A Renault 4 E-Tech was able to make the 1,000-mile journey, despite only being powered by solar energy in a staggering technological display.The “Plein Sud” variant aimed to follow the sun during the summer solstice along the length of Great Britain.Along the journey, the Renault 4 E-Tech made use of solar power at commercial solar farms and even off-grid communities.The first stop saw the Renault team spend some time at Roskilly’s Ice Cream in Cornwall, where solar panels help…

Temperatures will start to gradually rise over the weekend as high pressure from the Azores builds over the UK.The warmest conditions are expected from Monday, with temperatures across much of England and Wales likely to peak during the middle to latter part of the week.Several areas may meet official heatwave criteria if these temperatures persist for at least three consecutive days.The highest temperatures will be focused across southern and eastern England, where values could exceed 30C widely. In the north-east of England and eastern Scotland temperatures could reach the mid to high 20s.Areas on the western side of the UK…

Novak Djokovic beats Arthur Rinderknech in four sets to go level with Roger Federer for most men’s singles wins at SW19, as the seventh seed progresses into the fourth round.READ MORE: Djokovic fights off Rinderknech to claim more historyAvailable to UK users only.

A man has been found guilty of raping two 14-year-old girls after “plying” them with alcohol in his flat.Sultani Bakatash, 29, from Bolton, met up with his two victims after first messaging on social media and taking them to his home on 6 December last year. He encouraged the girls to drink alcohol until they were drifting in and out of consciousness, before raping and sexually assaulting both girls, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said.Bakatash, who police described as an Afghan national, denied the charges but was convicted following a trial at Bolton Crown Court.After the attack the girls left…

The MoJ consultation also proposes stronger financial rights for co-habiting couples if they separate, with couples deemed to qualify if they have been living together for at least three years or have a child together.The rights would not be as extensive as for married couples and are not about sharing resources, says Edwards. Instead, a partner could be awarded a lump sum, transfer of property or pension share – but only if it were needed to meet basic needs, she says. Edwards believes the proposed changes would be “transformational” for people experiencing domestic violence or coercive and controlling behaviour, who…

Cape Verde may have been the World Cup’s smallest nation, but they have certainly made a big impact. Forget Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Erling Haaland and Harry Kane – it is the tournament debutants who have become the centre of attention. There were the heroics of goalkeeper Vozinha as they earned their first World Cup point against Spain. There were the thrills as they scored their first World Cup goals against Uruguay. There was Sidny Lopes Cabral’s wonder goal as they almost causing the competition’s biggest shock against Argentina. Cape Verde’s World Cup journey had it all.When the whistle blew…

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And Alistair Wilson, deputy headteacher at Whipton Barton Federation primary school in Exeter, Devon, will be opening at normal time but running a non-uniform day and showing match highlights in classrooms after breakfast with football-themed activities.”It’ll be a wonderful way to celebrate the day, World Cup fever has definitely hit them,” Wilson says.Even among the schools opening late, teachers are still advising pupils to get some sleep. Oaks Park High School, a secondary in Carshalton, south London, which is opening at 09:45, told parents in a letter that it’s “strongly” encouraged students get some sleep before the game to avoid…