Oasis have confirmed they will send out invites for a private invite-only ballot for their “final” Wembley Stadium dates overnight. The band said they would be sending the invites out to “eligible fans we have been able to identify”, and added that those who were signed into a Ticketmaster account on Saturday August 31 and …

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Interim manager Lee Carsley said he respects people’s opinions but was unmoved by the reaction to him not singing the national anthem before leading England to a career-high victory over the Republic of Ireland. Life after Gareth Southgate began in the Nations League second tier at a sold-out Aviva Stadium, where the 50-year-old took charge …

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Alfie Hewett fell agonisingly short of Paralympic singles gold but savoured one of the greatest matches in wheelchair tennis history after losing a three-set thriller in front of a near-capacity crowd at Roland Garros. The British star overcame a groin injury and one-set deficit to move within touching distance of the men’s title in Paris. …

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Eight people have been arrested as pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched through central London in protest at the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Thousands of campaigners set off from Piccadilly Circus shortly after 1.30pm on Saturday, with the march passing alongside Hyde Park before ending on Kensington Road. The Metropolitan Police said in a post on …

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Ministers are “doing everything” to ensure domestic abusers are not released early from prison as part of a scheme to relieve the near-full estate, Sir Keir Starmer said. The Prime Minister made the claim as he heard concerns about a loophole in the early release scheme which could see domestic abusers released early. The temporary …

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The King and Queen smiled as they attended the annual Braemar Gathering Highland Games in Scotland, one day before his accession anniversary. Charles was dressed in a tweed jacket and a navy, red and green kilt, and Camilla wore a navy dress with a feather pattern with a feathered hat. The couple were seen smiling …

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Ireland and the UK will hold annual summits on trade and co-operation, the Prime Minister has said. During his first official visit to Dublin, Sir Keir Starmer said it is a “moment for reset” of relations between the UK and Ireland. He visited Ireland’s capital for a meeting with Irish premier Simon Harris. Sir Keir …

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Thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators have once again marched through central London in protest at the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Campaigners set off from Piccadilly Circus shortly after 1.30pm on Saturday, with the march passing alongside Hyde Park before ending on Kensington Road. Protesters held signs that read “Starmer has blood on his hands” …

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British and American spy chiefs have said they are together “working ceaselessly” for a ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza, in a rare public statement. MI6 chief Sir Richard Moore and CIA director Bill Burns said the two agencies have “exploited our intelligence channels to push hard for restraint and de-escalation” in the Middle East. In a joint …

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Andrew Flintoff is taking his latest step into the coaching world after being placed in charge of England Lions. The former captain has returned to cricket over the past year, serving as assistant coach at this summer’s T20 World Cup and leading Northern Superchargers in the most recent edition of the Hundred. He is with …

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