Robert Lewandowski played his first official match for Chicago Fire. The Polish footballer played from the first minute until the 63rd minute of the away match against defending MLS Cup champions Inter Miami. He did not score, and his team lost 2–3.more

On 31 July, Leo Express will launch a new international rail service from Przemyśl to Frankfurt am Main. The train will travel via Rzeszów, Kraków, Prague and Dresden, amongst other places.more

People have been left amazed by a small town just 1.5 hours away from Central London, with many describing it as looking like it's 'straight out of a storybook'.more

Food prices are rising at their slowest rate in nearly two years, as the cost of some staples such as margarine and sugar have gone down. Supermarket price wars have helped drive down prices in the year to June, the industry says, as retailers work to tempt customers with summer deals.more

The appointment of Andy Burnham as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom is historic, although it no longer represents a religious breakthrough, according to expert Father Adam Romejko. Burnham is the first modern British Prime Minister to openly identify as a Catholic, something that would have been impossible as recently as 200 years ago.more

Southampton football manager Tonda Eckert has been accused by the English Football Association (FA) of spying on rivals, for which his team has been excluded from the Championship play-off final. The manager has until 28 July to respond to the allegations.more

In England, the incidence of type 2 diabetes is rising among young women, even those in their twenties, according to a warning issued by specialists at Imperial College London in ‘The Lancet’ . They warn that this disease significantly reduces life expectancy at a young age.more

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced today that the maximum price for single bus tickets in England would be reduced from three to two pounds. This is intended to help Britons struggling with the high cost of living. more

Post-Brexit EU border checks have nearly tripled the time it takes for Brits to get through passport control, despite improvements, the boss of Rome’s main airport has said. Under the entry-exit system (EES), individuals from “third-national” non-EU countries, such as the UK, must have their fingerprints registered and a photograph taken upon entry to the Schengen area.more

Argentinian Lionel Messi has been named the best player of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in a poll organised by the International Sports Press Association (AIPS).more

A London Underground worker who was unfairly sacked after whistleblowing about his concerns over exposure to asbestos and other toxic dust has said he wants all tube passengers to know about the potential hazards his case has revealed.more

US President Donald Trump wants FIFA President Gianni Infantino to become the next UN Secretary-General, the ‘New York Post’ reported yesterday, citing sources close to the White House. The newspaper notes that it is not known whether the head of world football’s governing body is interested in the post.more

Morrisons has launched a new programme for the summer season as it plans to provide shoppers with better value on "hundreds" of seasonal favourites. The supermarket giant has launched "money-saving offers" that include multibuys, online promotions and in-store price cuts.more

This year’s World Cup saw 48 teams take part for the first time. However, FIFA President Gianni Infantino is considering expanding the tournament to 64 teams. “The whole world should be able to dream of the World Cup, not just Europe and South America,” said the Swiss official.more

The main airport of the popular Greek island took the inglorious first place in the ranking of the worst airports in Europe, reports National Geographic magazine.more

A rival to Eurostar is preparing to launch a competing rail service that will transport passengers directly from the UK to two popular European cities. The route to Cologne, Germany, is expected to be up and running by 2030, offered by Gemini Trains after the new operator unveiled its plans for the service.more

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced today that VAT on electricity bills would be abolished. This is intended to help Britons struggling with the high cost of living.more

A hosepipe ban has been expanded to cover 2.4 million people across the south of England after record-breaking temperatures. South East Water's ban now includes parts of Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire - an extra 1.5m customers. A ban in parts of Kent has been in force since 3 July.more

The Russian warship 'Nieustrashimy' opened fire near Plymouth in southern England, a spokesperson for the UK Ministry of Defence confirmed today. Some media outlets are speculating whether this was intended as a show of force on the day that the new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, took office.more

The Spaniard Pep Guardiola could become the manager of the Italian national team. According to Sky Sport, the Italian Football Federation’s new technical director, Paolo Maldini, and his adviser, Leonardo, met with the renowned manager in Barcelona at the weekend.more

A 28-year-old man has been charged with the murder of the right-wing politician Ann Widdecombe, the British Crown Prosecution Service announced yesterday.more

A court in London has ruled that the British-Polish YouTuber Stuart K.-B., known as Stuu, is to be extradited to Poland, the British media reported yesterday. Poland had requested the man’s extradition on suspicion that he had committed sexual offences against minors.more

The new UK Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, has announced the composition of his cabinet. John Healey has been appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer, Ed Miliband has been named Foreign Secretary, and Wes Streeting has taken over the Defence portfolio. However, the outgoing Chancellors of the Exchequer and Secretary of State for Justice – Rachel Reeves and David Lammy – have not been included in the nmore

Ireland is to raise the minimum age for riding electric scooters from 16 to 18 and introduce a requirement to hold a driving licence and to wear helmets and high-visibility vests, the Irish government announced yesterday.more

UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin did not attend Sunday’s World Cup final in East Rutherford. According to the British newspaper *The Times*, the boycott was due to FIFA overturning the suspension imposed on American footballer Folarin Balogun following his red card.more