As ever, there are some legends of the game taking to the pitch, too, with Wayne Rooney, Jack Wilshere and Joleon Lescott all set to roll back the years, as Adolescence actor Owen Cooper stands to become the event’s youngest-ever participant. Follow all the action from the London Stadium LIVE below with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog!
An adult New World screwworm which could cause devastation to US cattle if it spreads across the border from Mexico (Picture: AP)
Fears have been raised over the spread of a parasitic worm that could have a devastating impact on the food chain.
The New World screwworm has been found in Mexico just 30 miles from the US border. It’s a devastating parasite that can kill fully-grown cows in less than two weeks.
Its spread has spooked US officials, fearing the US’s food supply could be impacted if it crosses into the country.
The latest detection of the fly was in a six-month-old sheep in the Coahuila state.
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As of May 20, there have been more than 171,000 reported cases in animals in Central America and Mexico, and more than 1,960 cases in people.
The New World screwworm larvae feeds off the host’s blood by hooking itself into wounds (Picture: AP)
Why is it so feared? The maggots lay eggs in open wounds, which then feed on the blood of their hosts.
It was eradicated in the US in the 1960s but there was an outbreak in Texas in 1976 which affected more than 1,400,000 cattle. Today, that would cost the economy in Texas alone an estimated $1,800,000,000.
Human transmission is rare but the first ever case of infestation was confirmed in August last year.
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The US’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued advice to Americans living near livestock.
An outbreak among cattle could cause around $1,800,000,800-worth of damage to the economy in Texas (Picture: Reuters)
It said people should contact their healthcare prover immediately if they ‘see or feel maggots (larvae) in or on a wound or other area of your body’.
Symptoms can also include unexplained wounds that do not heal, a foul-smelling odour from the site of infestation, and seeing maggots in open wounds or in areas of the body such as the nose, mouth, eyes, ears or genitals.
The US Customs and Border Protection office has launched a campaign raising awareness about screwworm.
Donald R Kusser from the Laredo office said: ‘We are working to increase public awareness regarding New World Screwworm so that the public can help prevent this invasive pest from reaching the US and adversely affecting US livestock and pets.’
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An easyJet flight to Glasgow has been forced to divert to Liverpool. Flight EJU7357 departed Palma de Mallorca Airport shortly after 6.40pm on Sunday, May 31 bound for Glasgow Airport.
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The Airbus A319 was due to arrive in Scotland at around 8.45pm but was forced to divert to Liverpool John Lennon Airport. easyJet have apologised to customers following the diversion which they have said was “outside of our control”.
Updating passengers online, EasyJet said: “We’re very sorry that your flight will be diverting to Liverpool.
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Fans of the BBC soap have just seen Denise learn the devastating news that she has leukaemia, and as the residents of Walford continue partying at Vicki Fowler (Alice Haig) and Ross Marshall’s (Alex Walkinshaw) wedding reception on Monday, Denise’s absence from the occasion raises concerns from her loved ones.
At the hospital, Denise is shocked as the doctor relays further information regarding her diagnosis, before she heads to Fox and Hair for some peace, where Yolande Trueman (Angela Wynter) finds her.
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Unable to contain her emotions any longer, Denise breaks down and reveals all to Yolande.
Denise struggles to take in the news (Picture: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron)
She takes Denise back to No.27, where they have a heart-to-heart, but they are interrupted when her consultant calls and insists she come back to the hospital for immediate treatment.
However, before she has a chance to process her doctor’s words, Denise then takes a deeply worrying call from Chelsea.
With Chelsea’s world having just been turned upside down by some shocking news, Denise rushes to be with her, hiding her own life-changing diagnosis from her daughter.
While viewers will have to wait to find out what bombshell has been dropped on Chelsea, there is speculation that it has something to do with her murderous ex-husband Gray Atkins.
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Chelsea’s world is about to turn upside down (Picture: BBC)
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Teams will be penalised for grappling from corners at the World Cup this summer as referees’ chief Pierluigi Collina makes a number of major changes ahead of the tournament
Referees’ chief Pierluigi Collina has brought in a major crackdown on grappling at corners at the World Cup this summer.
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And that will come as a major blow for England boss Thomas Tuchel, who has admitted that he wanted to use set-pieces – including free kicks, corners and throw-ins – as a major weapon in the United States.
FIFA are bringing in a raft of new directives ahead of the tournament to crackdown on players covering their mouths, time-wasting, hydration breaks and also new VAR rules to intervene on wrongly awarded corners, second yellow cards and also mistaken identity.
And the really eye-catching directive is a clampdown on grappling at corners, which Arsenal have turned into a work of art in the Premier League as Mikel Arteta’s champions scored 24 goals from set-pieces last season.
At the moment, there is effectively a free-for-all where you can push, block and foul before a corner or free kick is taken and FIFA want to stop that happening at the World Cup.
Referee chiefs have been able to gain last-minute approval from law makers IFAB to allow VAR checks to allow fouls to be given for penalty box grappling BEFORE corners and free kicks to be given.
IFAB confirmed in a statement: “The IFAB has approved a clarification to the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) protocol for use at the 2026 FIFA World Cup regarding clear offences committed by the attacking team before the ball is in play at a corner kick or free kick that have a direct impact on a goal, penalty kick, or disciplinary sanction.
“If the offence meets the criteria set out in the clarification, the VAR will recommend an on-field review, following which, if the referee determines that an offence occurred before the ball was in play, the appropriate disciplinary action will be taken and the corner kick or free kick will be retaken.”
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Tuchel admitted that he has been working on it with the express idea that set-pieces will be important because of searing heat and conditions in the United States this summer. But Collina made it very clear that they are looking at a clampdown – and have even used an England goal as one of the examples of what will not be allowed in a pre-tournament presentation to referees this summer.
Ben White scored for England against Uruguay at Wembley in March but there were accusations that Adam Wharton blocked José María Giménez in the build-up and refs were shown that to make sure that would not count in future.
Collina said: “The incident at Wembley was very serious. The ball was not in play and there was a clear foul committed by an illegal block against the defender. That block was the only projected threat preventing the defender from being able to defend on his opponent.
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“This happens a lot when defenders mark man to man and attackers try to create space but we are convinced that this goal cannot stand. It is completely unfair.”
But the move has already caused something of a potential backlash because the new clampdown is seen as being one way traffic. Attackers can be punished for fouls before the set-piece is taken – but it will not apply to defenders which would result in a penalty.
Collina also defended the decision to allow VAR to intervene on even more incidents during the World Cup such as corner kicks and yellow cards.
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He added: “I would ask those fans or fans or whatever they are, if they would be happy that their team, club or national team, lose an important competition because of this kind of incident. Would they be happy?
“Would they say: ‘Oh, ok, we lost the match, the corner kick, it was a fake corner kick, but we accept it because the VAR is written that cannot intervene.’ Do you think that they would be happy? What do you think?”
The key points
Red card will be shown to any player covering their mouth while talking to an opponent in what is deemed an “aggressive manner.” Doing it in a friendly way is fine. Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni was given a six game ban for covering his mouth while talking to Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior.
Players or coaches will be given an automatic red card if they leave the field of play in protest at a referee’s decision. This follows the crazy scenes at the African Cup of Nations.
There will be a five second throw-in countdown to crackdown on time-wasting and if the throw is not taken in time then it will be awarded to the opponent.
A new goal kick countdown of five seconds will be imposed by the referee – and a corner will be awarded for any violation.
Players must leave the field within 10 seconds of being substituted – unless injured or for safety reasons. If the rule is broken then the sub will not be allowed to enter the field of play until the ref says so in the next break of play.
Players cannot re-enter the pitch for one minute if they go off for treatment. This is designed to crack down on time-wasting. There are exceptions if a keeper is injured, concussion and also if a penalty kick is awarded and the injured player is the penalty taker.
VAR can now intervene on second yellow cards, in cases of mistaken identity on yellow and red cards and corner kicks being wrongly awarded.
There will be a three minute hydration break at the midway point in each half in every game through the tournament.
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Sky has upgraded its Ultimate TV and Sky Sports bundle to now include HBO Max, Netflix, Disney+, discovery+ and Hayu, as well as 135 channels and full Sky coverage of the Premier League and EFL.
Sky broadcasts more than 1,400 live matches across the Premier League, EFL and more with at least 215 live from the top flight alongside Formula 1, darts and golf.
A £600,000 resurfacing scheme ended on the road a few months ago
16:17, 31 May 2026
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The Infrastructure Minister has said they are “deeply concerned” about a bonfire in South Belfast that could cause damage to a £600,000 resurfacing project that ended a few months ago.
A bonfire is starting to be built at the junction of A55 Milltown Road and Milltown Hill that has the potential to damage a road that was recently resurfaced. Work ended on the road in February. A bonfire is normally built at the location and has caused damage to road and pavement previously.
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has expressed deep concern regarding the bonfire and the risk it could pose to the recently completed resurfacing scheme and the wider public being so close to a road. She has asked for community leaders and political representatives to come together to address the concerns and find the best way to address the risks.
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A Department for Infrastructure spokesperson said: “The Minister is deeply concerned about the building of bonfires on Departmental land, or adjacent to the public road, given the potential risk they can present to the public. There has been a significant investment made in the Milltown Road, close to this site, with the recent completion of a 1km resurfacing scheme at significant costs to public finances.
“The Minister is urging political and community leaders to come together to address safety concerns around the bonfire and the potential damage to the road. She has asked Department officials to proactively engage with multi-agency partners to determine the most appropriate way to address risks associated with this bonfire.”
Assistant Commissioner Pat Goulbourne, who the strategic event commander for London Fire Brigade, said: “Fortunately, the fire caused only a small amount of damage to the exterior of the building. Pyrotechnics are also believed to have triggered the fire alarms at several other locations in the area.
Emergency services are searching for a missing 11-year-old boy last seen in the River Don in Mexborough (Picture: YappApp)
A major search has been launched for an 11-year-boy who disappeared after entering the River Don in South Yorkshire.
Emergency crews were called to Ferry Boat Lane in Mexborough at 8pm yesterday to reports the young boy had entered the water.
A specialist search operation is ongoing involving th National Police Air Service, South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service, and the Yorkshire Ambulance Service.
The boy’s family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
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Members of the public have been asked to avoid area while enquiries continue.
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Response team inspector Neil Pryce said: ‘We know, from witnesses and items left on the riverbank, where the boy entered the water.
‘Utilising specialist knowledge and skills, a coordinated multi-agency operation is underway and we are doing everything we can to find this young man.
‘We are invaluably assisted by an underwater search team, supported from above by the police helicopter and drones.
‘This is a tragic incident and we understand that members of the public want to do all they can to help but we must ask that, for everyone’s safety, only those who are involved in our operation enter the River Don.
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‘To give the boy and his family the dignity they deserve, we ask that people do not spectate or film the search operation.’
Some 15 people have drowned in waterways across the country over the heatwave.
A 19-year-old man died on Thursday after entering Balderton Lake in Nottinghamshire.
Authorities in Hawaii have charged a 36-year-old man with murder in connection with the deaths of three people in a remote community known for its eclectic, communal lifestyle.
The Hawaii Police Department said Jacob Daniel Baker was charged on Saturday with first- and second-degree murder.
He remained in custody without bail on Sunday and was scheduled to make his first court appearance on Monday. It was not immediately clear whether he had legal representation.
The charges come two days after Baker was arrested following a manhunt on Hawaii’s Big Island, where the three victims were found in the rural Puna district, an area known for its lush tropical landscape and free-spirited community.
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The charges come two days after Baker was arrested following a manhunt on Hawaii’s Big Island (Hawaiʻi Police Department via AP)
Robert Shine, 69, was found dead Monday partially submerged in a cement pond, according to police. The second victim, a 79-year-old man, was discovered Tuesday a few hundred feet away. Friends identified him as Chitta Morse.
Police found the third victim, 69-year-old John Carse, late Tuesday at a property 19 miles (31 kilometers) from where the other two bodies were located.
Police have not given a suspected motive for the killings. Hawaii Police Chief Reed Mahuna has said investigators found no connections among the victims other than that two of them lived near each other.
In addition to the murder charges, Baker also faces counts of burglary, auto theft and criminal damage to property.
The killings left residents on edge in Puna, a community set amid lush jungle and barren lava fields where people seeking to live off-grid commonly trade work for lodging.
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Puna resident Stephen Shaffer said that Baker had worked for his ex-wife, climbing coconut trees on land where she grows fruit, in exchange for a place to live. After several months, Shaffer said, his ex-wife sought a restraining order against Baker, saying she felt threatened by him.
Donald Hyatt, a friend of Shaffer’s ex-wife and of two of the men killed, said Baker left the cabin where he had been living months ago. Hyatt said that Baker recently returned claiming “squatter’s rights” and threatened Shaffer’s ex.
Just days before the killings, two women had requested temporary restraining orders against Baker, saying he had threatened and harassed them, according to court records. A judge denied both applications, saying there was not enough proof of harassment.
Court records showed Baker named in 20 other cases in the past two decades, many of them traffic infractions. In most of those cases, Baker had no attorney and represented himself.
An urgent appeal has been issued to help locate Irish man Tommy O’Neill, who has been missing in Ibiza for over two weeks
16:32, 31 May 2026Updated 16:38, 31 May 2026
An urgent plea has been launched to trace an Irish man who has vanished in Ibiza for more than a fortnight.
Efforts are ongoing to find 34-year-old Irish national Tommy O’Neill, who was last spotted at the Amistat Hostel in San Antonio, Ibiza on May 13. Neither Tommy’s relatives nor friends have reportedly been in contact with him for two weeks.
Tommy’s relatives, who are worried about his welfare, have urged any solo travellers who might have encountered the Irish man to get in touch. Tommy is said to be six feet tall with dark brown curly hair.
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His brother posted on social media: “Hi everyone, we are deeply concerned for the wellbeing of my brother, Tommy O’Neill, and urgently need your help.
“He was last seen on May 13 at the Amistat Hostel in San Antonio, Ibiza, and his family and friends have not heard from him in two weeks. We have filed a missing person’s report, but we’re hoping that fellow solo travellers may have crossed paths with Tommy in recent days and can help where possible.”, reports the Irish Mirror.
“Tommy is a 34-year-old Irish man, six feet tall, with dark brown curly hair (as shown in the attached photo). His mental health has deteriorated recently, so he is currently very vulnerable and may be acting unusually or appearing confused.
“If you recall seeing or speaking to anyone matching this description around San Antonio or anywhere else on the island over the last two weeks, please contact me immediately.
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“Please WhatsApp me at +49 2933 780 if you have any information at all, no matter how small it might seem. Please share this post to help us reach as many people in Ibiza as possible. Thank you.”
A spokesperson for the Department of Foreign Affairs told the Irish Mirror: “The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is aware of this case and is providing consular assistance. As with all consular cases, the Department does not comment on the details of individual cases.”
There’s a new Dairy Milk bar for summer (Picture: Getty Images)
As summer approaches, supermarkets have started filling up with seasonal goodies.
In addition to delicious drinks, ice cream, and picky bits, you can expect to see some brand-new chocolate products hitting the shelves.
And if Cadbury is your favourite, you’re in for a treat.
That’s because the confectionery giant has just quietly dropped a new chocolate bar, with a rather unexpected flavour.
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Cadbury has released a Strawberries & Creme Frappe Dairy Milk bar in the UK.
Inspired by a fruity summer drink, the chocolate bar features crispy strawberry-flavoured rice pieces in a smooth creamy layer, all encased in classic Dairy Milk chocolate.
Fans are already ‘hunting it down’ in shops, and some shoppers have found it in supermarkets such as Morrisons and The Food Warehouse.
On Instagram, @treatsinstore shared a closer look at the bar, which was priced at £1.75.
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Those who want to try it will need to be quick, as it’s a limited-edition item, meaning it won’t be around for long.
While Cadbury hasn’t shared any kind of announcement about the bar online, photos of it have already been circulating on social media.
Over on Facebook, the chocolate bar was hailed as ‘incredible’, and many said they would be ‘keeping an eye out’ to try one.
A few people also pointed out that it was very similar to a discontinued Cadbury product – the Dairy Milk Strawberries & Creme bar.
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This was launched in 2013 and made a comeback in 2014, before ultimately being axed for good in 2015. It featured milk chocolate with a creamy strawberry filling.
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This will see the classic flaky chocolate filling coated in a layer of smooth golden, caramelised white chocolate, as opposed to the standard milk chocolate.
And the brand also recently released two new desserts, one of which featured Twirl pieces.
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There are two new ‘made to share’ Cadbury Pots of Joy, which feature extra add-ins. The first has Twirl chocolate pieces, while the other features mini Oreo biscuits.
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