A World Cup of records, redemption and remarkable stories: How football won the summer
Spain and Argentina fought for the sport's biggest prize right down to the very last kick of extra time, watched by a global audience that dwarfed anything politics could ever hope to command. In the end, the football did what it has always done best, it brought people together, across borders and languages and passports, no matter what was happening outside the stadium gates. That, more than any scoreline, is why this World Cup will be remembered as the biggest and perhaps one of the best ever...
Maine Democrats rally around Troy Jackson to replace Graham Platner in crucial Senate race – US politics live
Former state legislator in strong position to become Democratic candidate after several appointments drop out over the weekend Troy Jackson, a former state legislator, moved into a strong position to replace Graham Platner as the Democratic candidate in the crucial Maine Senate race after several of his opponents dropped out over the weekend.Maine’s secretary of state, Shenna Bellows, withdrew yesterday morning, saying Democrats didn’t have “a day to waste in unifying” around the goal of defeati...
LEE CARTER: Why I believe collapsing trust, not ideology, is reshaping American politics
After every recent election in which a Democratic Socialist or self-described progressive outsider scores an upset victory, the same debate erupts: Is America really moving that far to the left?Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s rise in New York reignited the question. Before his campaign collapsed, Graham Platner’s meteoric rise in Maine sparked similar headlines. And now, as Democrats look to replace him, many are rallying around Troy Jackson, a self-described "pickup truck progressive."The conventional w...
Trump says new Air Force One will be sent to get ‘maxed out’ for upgrades
Politics NewsTrump says new Air Force One will be sent to get ‘maxed out’ for upgradesThe news comes amid questions over the security features of the luxury jet gifted by Qatar, following the president’s decision to fly back from a NATO summit in a different presidential aircraft.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00President Donald Trump walks off Air Force One at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City on Friday.Andrew Harnik / Getty ImagesShareAdd NBC News to Goo...
Andy Burnham to become new prime minister and lay out ‘10-year plan’ for the UK in No 10 speech - UK politics live
Keir Starmer will give his final speech from Downing Street before Burnham arrives and is appointed as new PMGood morning. Today we are getting a new PM. It is the sixth time this has happened in just over a decade (Theresa May replaced David Cameron on 13 July 2016), and so in some respects there is nothing very new or surprising about this. Yet the process has been unusual. In the past, when parties in power have replaced a PM, generally they have opted for someone popular with their own MPs,...
Chris Mason: Burnham is fifth PM in four years - now he'll try to buck the trend
Chris Mason: Burnham is fifth PM in four years - now he'll try to buck the trendImage source, PA MediaByChris MasonPolitical editorPublished51 minutes agoBy lunchtime today, the UK will have its fifth prime minister in four years.No other sentence can so pithily summarise the nature of British politics right now than that one.In the summer of 2022 Boris Johnson was on his way out, but still in office. Since then there has been Liz Truss, Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer.Little wonder Andy Burnha...
Foreign aid could be doubled and Thames Water taken over in blizzard of politics
Foreign aid could be doubled and Thames Water taken over in blizzard of politicsSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy JASON GROVES, POLITICAL EDITOR Published: 00:38, 20 July 2026 | Updated: 00:38, 20 July 2026 e-mail View comments
Stephen A Smith warns politics is causing 'division' within America's last unifying pastime
Sports have brought Americans together despite political differences for decades, and Stephen A. Smith is determined to keep it that way.The outspoken media personality issued a passionate warning about politics encroaching on sports during a July 17 episode of SiriusXM's "The Stephen A. Smith Show," broadcast from the third annual Fanatics Fest sports convention in New York City. Smith warned of politics hijacking the discourse surrounding how WNBA star Caitlin Clark is treated by the league an...
Trump's Latest Moves: From Airport Rebranding to Military Escalation
Former President Trump's recent endeavors, including a controversial rebranding of Palm Beach airport and his administration's activation of a dormant court for deportations, highlight his ongoing influence in American politics. As tensions rise globally, Trump's positioning amid the Iran conflict adds a complex layer to his political narrative.
Burnham’s vow to end Labour briefing wars will test his grip on the party
Tensions between his aims are already there, including disputes over key appointments such as chancellorAndy Burnham’s vision for cleaning up Westminster politics is a utopian one: ending the dominance of the whipping system, Whitehall power hoarding and the “insidious briefing culture” of the bubble.In his first speech on becoming Labour leader, he warned his party it “won’t beat Britain’s new right if we are consumed by infighting and pulling in different directions”. Continue reading...
Andy Burnham may ‘not wear a suit’ on first appearance as Prime Minister reveals Christopher Hope
Andy Burnham could be set to forgo the formality of wearing a suit or using a lectern in his first appearance as Prime Minister, Christopher Hope has revealed. The GB News' Political Editor suggested such a move could "set the tone for a more informal Government".Despite a long career in politics, including Cabinet posts, Mr Burnham has been keen to stress his standing as a politician outside the Westminster mould. As such, the former Manchester Mayor is often seen sporting a signature dark blue...
Ilhan Omar posts 'cringey' video claiming Minnesota has 'defeated' ICE
Sign up here to our free, weekly DC Insider newsletter for a front-row seat to US politics See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy ALYSSA GUZMAN, US NEWS REPORTER Published: 16:36, 19 July 2026 | Updated: 16:38, 19 July 2026 e-mail View comments
WC final preview: Why Spain vs Argentina is much more than Messi vs Yamal
Spain and Argentina meet in a World Cup final loaded with footballing destiny, La Masia symbolism, Messi’s last miracle, Yamal’s first coronation and enough off-field politics to make FIFA’s “football unites the world” slogan file for leave. Read more in today's OFFSIDE.
‘I don’t regret it!’ Robert Jenrick refuses to withdraw brutal jibes when pressed on language in politics
Robert Jenrick has refused to withdraw a series of brutal jibes at his opponents when pressed on the use of appropriate language in politics. The Reform UK treasury spokesman was taken to task by GB News’s Camilla Tominey, who insisted “rhetoric does matter”. The pair were speaking after Reform pledged to provide £100million in security for all sitting MPs and prominent former MPs following the murder of Ann Widdecombe in what police have said was a “targeted attack”. Her death contributed to an...
Boris Johnson Holds Civil Servants Accountable for the 'Boriswave' Phenomenon in UK Politics
Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson has publicly blamed civil servants for the recent surge in public support known as the 'Boriswave'. This controversial statement has sparked renewed discussions on the accountability of government officials in shaping political narratives.
India’s cockroach politics is no joke
The Cockroach Janta Party has crept onto the political scene at a time when Indian democracy is struggling.
Who will care for the child? Why many women remain outside the workforce
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Plato's quote of the day: 'Teach men' if women are expected to do the same work
Plato's timeless philosophy continues to influence modern thought and institutions. His ideas on justice and the ideal society remain profoundly relevant today. Plato founded the Academy, an early institution of higher learning. He advocated for equal education for men and women based on ability. His work profoundly shaped Western philosophy, politics, and education.
‘Rifts began to appear’: Why many Latin Americans want Spain to beat Argentina in the World Cup final
A history of racism and ongoing footballing rivalries have made the choice of which team to get behind in Sunday’s final a charged topicThe Brazilian journalist and columnist Julia Duailibi usually writes about politics in her weekly column for the leading Brazilian newspaper O Globo, but last Thursday she took a different tack, writing instead about why she would not be supporting neighbouring Argentina in the World Cup final.“I have always been an admirer of the hermanos [as Brazilians affecti...
Infantino’s Faustian bargain with Trump has stained football’s biggest stage
The Fifa president sought influence with the US leader. Instead, Fifa’s president has entangled football in politics and wounded the game’s credibilityEver since the United States won the rights to co-host the 2026 World Cup, Fifa president Gianni Infantino has worked to ingratiate himself with Donald Trump at all costs, supposedly to secure preferential treatment for Fifa from the American government. Predictably, he suffered the same fate as everyone who has made a Faustian bargain with the US...