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UEFA Euro 2024 fixtures today Monday 01/07 Live build-up, Kickoff times, where to watch the Euros on TV and how to stream on the go. Last 16 France vs Belgium (17:00) Live on ITV1 and stream via ITVX Portugal vs Slovenia (20:00) Live on BBC One and stream via BBC Sports Website

Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally party take the lead in first round of French election voting Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally (RN) has taken a strong lead in France’s first round of parliamentary elections, following an unusually high turnout among voters. Official results showed that the nationalist leader’s party won 33 per cent of the vote, while current president Emmanuel Macron’s Together coalition slumped to third place on 20 per cent. Leftwing party New Popular Front (NFP) scored around 28 per cent. Nearly 60 per cent of the population turned out to vote, the highest in nearly four…

Labour can stem rise of populist right by improving people’s lives, says Starmer Keir Starmer has said a new Labour government would have to stave off a rise of the populist right by urgently restoring faith in British politics through “deeds, not words” and making a material difference to people’s lives. As the election campaign enters its final days, the Labour leader said that while “hope has been kicked out” of people, his plans for economic growth across the country, the NHS and the transition to renewables could help bring it back. He vowed to bring an end to “divisive…

England through to Euro 2024 quarter-finals after dramatic comeback vs Slovakia England survived a huge scare at Euro 2024 as they needed extra time to scrape past Slovakia in their last-16 tie. Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane scored to become the Three Lions’ last-gasp heroes, but huge concerns remain after another disjointed display from Gareth Southgate’s side. England were deservedly behind after another poor first-half performance saw Ivan Schranz put Slovakia ahead in the 25th minute. Phil Foden had the ball in the net early in the second half but his close-range effort was ruled out for offside. Kane then…

Kemi Badenoch’s eight-word warning to converted Reform voters days before election Kemi Badenoch told how her “heart breaks” when Tories tell her they are voting Reform because their hopes will be dashed. The Business Secretary admitted it has been a difficult election and every seat is being fought like a marginal, even ones like hers that have huge majorities of well over 20,000. Nigel Farage held a glitzy rally of 5,000 cheering supporters yesterday as he insisted his new political movement is the only story voters are talking about. But the party has been hit by a racism row and…

England training ground move pays off for Jude Bellingham and spares country’s blushes Harry Kane admitted that England practiced the long throw that led to Jude Bellingham’s equaliser in training. The Real Madrid man kept the Three Lions in the Euros when his overhead kick in the 95th minute forced extra-time against Slovakia, who were on course for a historic victory in Gelsenkirchen. England have struggled to click into gear from an attacking point of view in the tournament. Prior to Bellingham’s equaliser they hadn’t registered an effort on target but, despite the talent available to them, a long throw…

Jude Bellingham single-handedly saves Three Lions after Man City stars’ no-show JUDE BELLINGHAM’S majestic overhead kick deep into stoppage time saved England from a humiliating Euros exit. Gareth Southgate’s side had been utterly woeful and looked to be heading home thanks to Ivan Schranz’s clever finish. But Bellingham came to the rescue in the 96th minute, brilliantly firing into the corner after Marc Guehi had flicked on Kyle Walker’s long throw. Remarkably, it was England’s first shot on target, summing how poor they had been. Read More ↗ Harry Kane and England stars celebrate miraculous Slovakia comeback win with Wags…

Monday’s front pages are dominated by two stories: the French elections and England’s National Football team. 

The French headed to the polls on Sunday and as opinion polls predicted, the far-right National Rally (RN) party swept the first round of voting. The snap French elections have caused chaos in France – with many papers noting that Macron’s decision to call the election, appears to have backfired. 

England’s last-16 match also features – with images of Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane on most front pages.

Elsewhere, the papers also leave room for the upcoming UK general election – to be held on Thursday.

Folks, I might not walk as easily or talk as smoothly as I used to.I might not debate as well as I used to.But what I do know is how to tell the truth.pic.twitter.com/ep5D0EhT5P— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) June 28, 2024 Polls suggest growing concern amongst Democrats over Biden’s age after poor debate  A recent poll reveals that some Democratic voters are increasingly worried about Joe Biden’s mental fitness for the presidency following a shaky debate performance. The CBS News/YouGov poll, released on Sunday, shows that 72% of registered voters believe Biden lacks the mental and cognitive health to serve as…

Veteran Sri Lanka MP who fought for Tamil rights dies Rajavarothiam Sampanthan, a prominent Sri Lankan politician and advocate for the Tamil minority, has died at 91. Sampanthan, a lawyer and one of the longest-serving MPs, passed away in Colombo on Sunday night. For 23 years, he led the Tamil National Alliance (TNA), the main political group representing Tamils in Sri Lanka’s north and east. After the defeat of Tamil Tiger separatists in 2009, he continued to fight for equal rights for his marginalised ethnic group. TNA leader MA Sumanthiran confirmed Sampanthan’s death on X (formerly Twitter). In 2015, Sampanthan…