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The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekdayYour briefing on the latest headlines from across the USThe family of a 14-year-old boy who died after participating in the “One Chip Challenge,” a spicy food trend, has filed a lawsuit against the chip brand, its parent company and the store where the teenager purchased the snack.On Thursday, the tearful parents of Harris Wolobah – the Worcester, Massachusetts, teen who died – sat beside their attorney as they announced they would be pursuing legal action for the wrongful death of their son.Harris died in…

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for freeSign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Harry Kane joked “my foot’s hanging off!” as he responded to claims that England were “fortunate” to receive a first-half penalty as they trailed the Netherlands before coming back to book a place in the Euro 2024 final.Gareth Southgate’s side had trailed to Xavi Simons’ stunning strike inside seven minutes in Dortmund before England were awarded a penalty that divided the pundits at half-time.Kane hit a rising strike over the crossbar from inside the penalty area but…

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekdayYour briefing on the latest headlines from across the USA “bloody” California man who was reportedly chasing a maintenance worker around a Southern California neighborhood has been arrested after an elderly couple and their dog were found decapitated at their home nearby.Joseph Gerdvil, 41, was arrested on July 9 and faces two counts of homicide in the murders of Antoinette Gerdvil, 79, and her husband Ronald Gerdvil, 77, whose mutilated bodies were found in a gruesome scene at their home in San Juan Capistrano, according…

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for freeSign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter England are into the Euro 2024 final after Ollie Watkins hammered home an injury-time winner against the Netherlands to send the nation into raptures. Spain now await in the showpiece on Sunday as the Three Lions try to end a 58-year major tournament drought.Watkins emerged from the bench to score the winner, which was assisted by fellow substitute Cole Palmer. It’s far from the first time at this tournament that Gareth Southgate has altered the outcome of…

Zelensky says China trying to undermine Ukraine peace summitFor free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsBritish-supplied missiles can be used by Ukraine to strike targets inside Russia, the UK has told Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky.UK defence secretary John Healey green-lighted Kyiv’s use of Storm Shadow missiles for defensive strikes inside Russian territory on Wednesday.Mr Healey said Britain “will do all we can to help Ukraine in their fight to repel Putin’s invasion” but declined to get into “operational arrangements”.It comes as Nato…

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for freeSign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Bobby Charlton, Harry Kane, Ollie Watkins. There is an incongruous presence on the rather short list of players who have scored a semi-final winner for the England football team. Charlton was England’s record goalscorer and Kane is now. Charlton was a knight of the realm and, if England win Euro 2024, Kane may become one in retirement, too. Then there is Watkins; formerly of Weston-super-Mare, a footballer who was playing in the Conference South at the age…

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsJohn Bishop has divided his fans by rescheduling his upcoming comedy gig so he can watch England play in the Euro 2024 final.The Three Lions are set to take on Spain in the tournament’s last match at 8pm on Sunday, 14 July – the exact same time the comedian, 57, was scheduled to perform at The Halls in Wolverhampton as part of his Back At It tour.Bishop quickly took to social media after Ollie Watkins’…

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the worldSign up to our free Morning Headlines emailThe UK economy grew quicker than expected in May but this could lead to a further delay in the Bank of England cutting interest rates in another blow to borrowers.The Office for National Statistics said gross domestic product increased by 0.4 per cent in May, exceeding predictions of 0.2 per cent in growth, as more shoppers returned to high streets and construction work recovered.It came after no growth was recorded in April, with damp weather hitting consumer spending.However, the more…

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsFrench firefighters are battling a blaze at Rouen cathedral, with thick black plumes of smoke billowing into the sky.The spire of the cathedral in Normandy has been evacuated, according to the city’s mayor, with around 70 firefighters and 40 fire engines dispatched to the scene.A jewel of French medieval gothic architecture, the cathedral dates back to the 12th century and was painted multiple times by impressionist artist Claude Monet in the 19th century, lifting its…

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for freeSign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Europe’s best strikers have been vying for individual honours as well as team success as they aim to top the scoring charts at Euro 2024.The quadrennial continental tournament is currently taking place in Germany with many of the world’s top marksmen on show and battling it out for the Golden Boot.Cristiano Ronaldo became the leading scorer in competition history with five goals at Euro 2020 taking his overall aggregate to 14 and sealing the Golden Boot in…