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QUICK FACTS – (Group Stage – Group A) Match Review: Germany 5-1 Scotland – ‘Hosts thrash lacklustre Scotland’ Scotland crumbled under Germany’s relentless onslaught as Steve Clarke’s 10-man team began Euro 2024 with a disappointing defeat in Munich. The electric atmosphere at the Allianz Arena set the stage, and within 10 minutes, Florian Wirtz skillfully manoeuvred the ball into the net to open the scoring. Just nine minutes later, Jamal Musiala’s powerful strike almost tore through Angus Gunn’s net and shattered the spirits of the Scottish fans. Before the break, Kai Havertz converted a penalty, and Ryan Porteous’ red card…

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John Fetterman at fault for car accident Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., was at fault for a car accident that injured him, his wife and another driver, authorities said in a police report. Fetterman and his wife Gisele were involved in the car crash early Sunday in Maryland in the area of westbound Interstate 70 at Interstate 68, between Pennsylvania and West Virginia. According to a preliminary investigation, police said a Chevrolet Traverse was traveling “at a high rate of speed, well over the posted speed limit” before rear-ending a Chevrolet Impala around 7:45 a.m., a six-page Maryland State Police report…

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Gonorrhoea: What is it and how to avoid catching it Gonorrhoea is a really common STI and it’s caused by the bacterium neisseria gonorrhoeae. A record number of people in England were diagnosed with gonorrhoea last year, according to annual UK Health Security Agency figures. Diagnoses rose a staggering 7.5%, going from 79,268 in 2022 to 85,223 in 2023 — and overall cases of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are on the rise too, up 4.5% over the same time period. Cases of gonorrhoea have spiked among young people in the UK The groups most likely to be diagnosed were 15 to…

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Don’t put the brollies away just yet with more rain and thunder set to hit UK More rain and thunder is due across the UK as miserable June weather continues. Despite patches of bright and sunny weather, occasional rain showers are likely, with the heaviest periods hitting this afternoon. Thankfully temperatures will feel closer to the June average, with the warmest part of the day hitting 19C in London and the south east of England. The north of England and Scotland will also experience warmer weather compared to the last few weeks, with those in Newcastle and Edinburgh enjoying temperatures…

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Coast Guard offers update on deadly Titan submersible implosion nearly one year later Nearly a year after five people died when the OceanGate Titan submersible imploded on its way down to view the Titanic, the U.S. Coast Guard has given an update on its investigation into the tragedy. The Coast Guard said Friday it is still “actively investigating” the factors that led to the deaths of U.K. billionaire Hamish Harding, OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush, father-son pair Shahzada Dawood and Suleman Dawood, and French mariner Paul-Henry Nargeolet, but it “will take longer than initially projected to complete.” The five men were…

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UK weather set for more rain and thunder in weekend forecast | UK News The Met Office has warned patches of showers will turn heavy and thundery today (Picture: Zenpix LTD) This weekend is set to be another thundery one as heavy showers and cool temperatures sweep across the country. Despite the promise of sunny spells, the Met Office has warned patches of showers will turn heavy and thundery today. Temperatures will also remain chillier than the June average of 20C, with the maximum temperature. The north of England and Scotland will also experience slightly cooler weather, with those in…

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Kate Middleton makes first appearance in months for Trooping the Colour | UK News Kate Middleton has been seen for the first time this year as she attends Trooping the Colour. She was photographed in the back of a car while being driven with Prince William to Buckingham Palace. The Princess of Wales hasn’t been seen in public since Christmas Day of last year as she underwent planned abdominal surgery before then starting cancer treatment. Yesterday she gave an update on her recovery and announced she will be attending Trooping the Colour, after having to miss the final rehearsals last…

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Gareth Southgate has an entirely fit squad to choose from ahead of England’s opening Euro 2024 match against Serbia. The Three Lions begin their European Championship campaign in Gelsenkirchen on Sunday, hoping to go one better than three years ago when they lost on home soil in the final against Italy. Before England can harbour realistic ambitions of winning its first major trophy since 1966, they must first safely navigate a group that also contains Denmark and Slovenia. Southgate’s hopes of making a fast start to the tournament have been boosted by the return to full fitness of Bukayo who…

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This weekends weather in London Showers will be seen in some parts of the UK tomorrow evening as it leads towards another wet weekend in London before it finally reaches a warmer 20°C next week. Another wet weekend in London before it finally reaches a warmer 20°C next week | UK News Londoners will be waking up to mild temperatures and cloudy skies today as cooler weather is set to move in over the coming days. Scattered showers will begin around 5pm this evening before moving out of Greater London by 8pm – but other parts of the UK will…

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