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Key events Show only key events Please enable JavaScript to use this feature Kim Willsher My colleague Kim Willsher in Paris has been reading what the French press is saying about the prospect of Saturday’s quarter-final against England: Because a country that sent its king and queen to the guillotine France has an enduring and …

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A Russian air base used to launch rocket attacks in Ukraine has been hit by a drone strike, causing a large explosion and damage to two strategic bombers. The TU-95 aircraft, known as Bears, form the backbone of Russia’s long-range air strike nuclear forces. Video footage released by an adviser to Ukraine’s internal affairs minister …

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In the closing stages, Southgate could rest the players. Jack Grealish, Rashford, Mason Mount, Kalvin Phillips and Eric Dier saw some action. There was some work to do to preserve the clean sheet but, as a game, that was over before Senegal could do anything. It has become business as usual for England in tournaments. …

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Ukraine war: Oil prices rise as Russian crude cap rises BBCView Full coverage on Google News

Flo, Cat Burns and Gabriels announced as Sound Of 2023 BBCSee full coverage on Google News

SKA: Construction of the world’s largest BBC telescope to begin ‘Are we alone in the universe?’: Work begins in Western Australia on world’s most powerful radio telescopes The Guardian ‘Major scientific step forward’: Construction of world’s largest radio observatory is finally underway Nature.com In Australia and South Africa, construction has begun on the largest radio …

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Raheem Sterling is returning to the UK from England’s World Cup camp after armed intruders broke into his home while his family was inside. Sterling missed England’s 3-0 win over Senegal in the last 16 after being ruled out of the squad due to a “family matter” shortly before kick-off, having started two of the …

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The Met Office has issued its first snow warning of the winter as Britain is expected to face freezing temperatures this week. A yellow weather warning for snow has been issued for northern Scotland on Wednesday, with snow showers likely to disrupt travel. Snow could also fall in parts of Northern Ireland and north-east England, …

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It’s time for the 2022 World Cup Qualifiers, and if the groups are anything to go by, we’re in for a treat. England return to action today when they take on Senegal in a huge knockout clash tonight. We’ll be providing all the latest news and in-game updates throughout the day. You can listen to …

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KYLIAN MBAPPE fired France into the World Cup quarter-finals, scoring twice in a 3-1 win over Poland. Olivier Giroud opened the scoring with a fine effort before the break and the Blues have only improved since then. Mbappé then picked up the ball on the edge of the box and took his time before firing …

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