The World Cup is in full swing, but the summer transfer window is also stealing headlines, with Manchester United making big moves

Manchester United’s hierarchy will have one eye on their players at the World Cup and the other on the summer transfer window. 12 players will represent the Red Devils across the United States, Canada and Mexico, and a number of targets are also in action.

Michael Carrick will welcome back his non-World Cup stars soon as he looks to kick off a successful debut campaign as permanent manager. Former United star Wayne Rooney has been on broadcast coverage for the major tournament and has made plenty of opinions crystal clear while on TV.

This includes one specific thought on current United defender Luke Shaw, who hasn’t been selected for the England squad this time around. Meanwhile, another former Old Trafford star has agreed a permanent transfer to another club, having last played for United in January 2022.

Here, Mirror Football has all the latest headlines related to the Premier League side.

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Mason Greenwood ‘agrees transfer’

Mason Greenwood is reportedly set to sign for Roma on a permanent transfer. The former United attacker has been prolific for Marseille since joining the Serie A side, scoring 48 goals and assisting 17 times in 81 appearances.

However, the 24-year-old is now keen to move on after the French side failed to qualify for Europe last season. Italian outlet Corriere dello Sport has claimed that Greenwood’s wages have already been agreed by Roma, who have identified the right-winger as a key transfer target this summer.

It is understood that the ex-United man will receive £3.9million annually from the Italian side plus bonuses, and this will increase the longer he stays. Carrick will receive a boost if this deal is to be confirmed, as the club agreed a 40% sell-on fee as part of his transfer in 2024.

Wayne Rooney slams ‘strange’ decision

Wayne Rooney is surprised that Luke Shaw hasn’t been called up to the England squad upon Tino Livramento’s withdrawal due to injury. The Newcastle defender was forced to step down from the World Cup team with a calf issue, and Trevoh Chalobah will replace him.

The Chelsea centre-half will appear at his first World Cup as a result of this news, and Rooney has branded this decision “strange.” Shaw started every Premier League game for United last season and helped the team qualify for the Champions League.

The veteran defender has 34 caps for England and has represented his country at four major tournaments already – two World Cups and two European Championships.

Thomas Tuchel’s decision to call up Chalobah was a surprise to Rooney, who expected Shaw to be the first name for the German to consider. Speaking on his BBC Sport podcast, the ex-England international said: “It’s a bit strange. I would have liked to have seen Luke Shaw.

“And then Djed Spence maybe being cover for Reece James, and Luke Shaw come in. I’m sure Thomas Tuchel has kept contact with players to stay available, and I’m sure he [Chalobah] was one of those who were available.”

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One man has been killed and several others shot in a targeted attack at Ecuador’s Guayaquil airport, with two teenagers aged 15 and 16 detained by security officials in connection with the incident

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A shocking attack has unfolded at an international airport, leaving travellers caught in the crossfire and at least one person dead.

Footage from inside Ecuador’s José Joaquín de Olmedo airport has begun circulating online, with disturbing scenes showing complete chaos as distraught relatives are seen tending to the injured and deceased.

Highly graphic video footage has emerged alongside an eyewitness account on social media, describing a “heavy shootout” inside the airport at Guayaquil with “several people shot”. According to local reports, one man lost his life in the attack on Wednesday (June 17) near the entrance to the international airport.

It is believed the assault was part of a targeted assassination attempt.

According to initial reports, the victim – thought to be the intended target – had just touched down at the Ecuadorian airport alongside his wife when he was attacked. The injured survivor has since been rushed to hospital for treatment.

Ecuadorian Home Secretary John Reimberg issued a statement via X (formerly Twitter) confirming that two teenagers, aged 15 and 16, had been detained by security officials in connection with the airport attack. It is understood the pair were found to be carrying two firearms at the time of their arrest.

A source within Ecuador’s Ministry of the Interior confirmed to respected local news agency PRIMICIAS that two arrests had been made following the attack, with the pair apprehended in the car park of the airport terminal. The attack comes just 24 hours after the South American country declared a state of emergency across 10 provinces in Ecuador, following a surge in gang-related violence and organised crime.

All flights to and from the airport have been temporarily halted, with Ecuador’s Home Secretary confirming that the area remains under lockdown.

The film, set for release on Friday (June 19) retells the story of Woolf’s 1919 novel of the same name.

Woolf classic brought to life in County Durham

Billed as a witty, un‑romantic comedy, the story focuses on astronomer Katharine Hilbery, who is determined to dodge love and marriage in 1910 London.

The film is directed by Tina Gharavi and features an all‑star cast including Haley Bennett as Katharine, alongside Timothy Spall, Lily Allen, Jennifer Saunders, Jack Whitehall, Sally Phillips and Elyas M’Barek.

Timothy Spall at Beamish Museum. (Image: BEAMISH MUSEUM)

Much of the early‑20th‑century bustle has been recreated not in the capital but on the streets of Beamish’s famous 1900s Town, whose tramlines, shops and Edwardian façades double for the metropolis in Woolf’s era.

The museum’s period vehicles, tramway and costumed staff all step in front of the camera, helping turn County Durham into Bloomsbury for a day.

Beamish Museum staff make cameos in the film. (Image: BEAMISH MUSEUM)

A starring role for Beamish – on screen and off

Beamish Museum welcomed stars Haley Bennett, Timothy Spall and Lily Allen, as well as a large film crew, when Night & Day shot key sequences on site in 2024.

Haley Bennett plays the lead in the ‘unromantic comedy’. (Image: BEAMISH MUSEUM)

Scenes were filmed along the tramway and through the 1900s Town, with Beamish’s own historic cars, buses and trams pressed into service and several members of staff and volunteers appearing as supporting artists.

Night and Day is an adaptation of a Virginia Woolf novel. (Image: BEAMISH MUSEUM)

Samantha Shotton, Chief Operating Officer at Beamish Museum, said the production had been a special moment for the attraction:

“We were thrilled to welcome the cast and crew of Virginia Woolf’s Night & Day to the museum back in 2024, and being able to give people the opportunity to view the film in our cinema, around the 1900s town where several of the scenes were filmed, is extremely exciting.

“We’ll be looking out for familiar faces as several members of our staff and volunteers had roles as supporting artists.

Big‑screen return to Beamish’s Grand Cinema

Haley Bennett walking through the town centre in Beamish Museum. (Image: BEAMISH MUSEUM)

To celebrate its role in the production, Beamish is hosting special screenings of Virginia Woolf’s Night & Day at its cinema in the 1950s town on Sunday, June 21 2026, at 11am and 2pm.

Tickets are priced at £12.50 for adults and £10 for children, with entry to the museum permitted up to an hour before each showing so visitors can stroll the very streets they’ll soon be spotting on screen.

It’s not the first time Beamish Museum has been on the big screen. (Image: BEAMISH MUSEUM)

The Grand Cinema itself is a star attraction: originally from Ryhope in Sunderland, it has been painstakingly recreated at Beamish to capture the golden age of cinema, from its art‑deco styling to the glow of the auditorium as the lights go down.

Film‑goers are being invited to “see how many times you can spot Beamish in the film”, turning the screenings into a playful treasure hunt for local landmarks and familiar faces.

Beamish’s growing screen legacy

These latest appearances build on Beamish’s reputation as one of the UK’s go‑to locations for period drama.

The museum has previously featured in Channel 4’s historical saga A Woman of Substance, Channel 5’s All Creatures Great and Small, as well as both the Downton Abbey movie and the ITV series’ 2015 finale.

Timothy Spall filming at Beamish Museum. (Image: BEAMISH MUSEUM)

Its 1820s, 1900s, 1940s and 1950s settings, spread across 350 acres of County Durham countryside, offer directors a ready‑made time machine, complete with tramways, a pit village, farm, and 1950s high street.

“Beamish Museum is the perfect location for a period drama and our visitors love following in the footsteps of film and television stars,” Ms Shotton said.

Turkish World Cup broadcaster Murat Ekrem Cimen was suspended after a string of errors involving Iran and New Zealand during the 2026 tournament coverage

Turkish broadcaster Murat Ekrem Cimen was taken off World Cup duty after mixing up the two sides during Iran’s group-stage clash against New Zealand. Cimen is one of Turkey’s most seasoned football journalists, boasting more than 30 years in the industry.

His blunder during the 2026 World Cup left viewers stunned, given his esteemed reputation. For roughly four minutes, Cimen confused the two teams and incorrectly identified the players on the pitch.

Iran were dressed in white and New Zealand in black — a stark contrast that was plain for all to see, both for the 70,108 supporters inside SoFi Stadium and those watching at home on FS1, Tele, and Peacock. Yet Cimen continued to muddle the teams throughout the match, reports the Mirror US.

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Footage of his errors spread rapidly across social media, with countless viewers questioning how such a blunder could occur on the world’s biggest footballing stage. Turkish state broadcaster TRT subsequently suspended Cimen from covering the remainder of the tournament.

“We apologize to our viewers and the public for this error,” wrote TRT. “It is unacceptable for TRT that someone with over 30 years of experience in sports broadcasting would make such a mistake.”

The broadcaster reportedly recognised Cimen’s extensive career and reputation within Turkish sports media before announcing that he would be taken off the team’s World Cup broadcast coverage for the remainder of the matches in the United States.

The suspension sparked debate amongst viewers about the pressures facing live commentators, while also criticising the network for its original pairing decision and overall broadcasting standards.

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One viewer on X posted, “I’ve been saying since the cup started, there’s a disgraceful choice of commentators.”

A second World Cup viewer commented, “TRT is giving a really poor performance in the World Cup, even inserting ads during water breaks.”

Another remarked, “We’re paying so much tax to TRT. We need funny things. You left us with a nice smile, TRT, thanks.”

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The backlash was so severe that it resulted in technical issues on Cimen’s Instagram page following a wave of hostile attention. His linked X account also vanished after the blunder.

Several of Cimen’s colleagues have subsequently defended his credibility and professional record over the years.

Turkish Beyaz TV commentator Ertem Sener posted, “My colleague made a mistake, yes, but the utterly outrageous personal insults directed at him are deeply upsetting to me.

“He has a family! Murat didn’t commit a shameful crime; he made a professional error, and he didn’t do it alone,” he continued. “This profession is far too honorable to be fodder for the hyenas on social media.”

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WL Distillery in Durham, founded by Scott Wilson-Laing, has introduced Graduation Gin to celebrate academic success and the start of new journeys.

The small-batch spirit, featuring vibrant fruit notes and subtle warming spice, is intended as a premium keepsake for graduates, whether gifted, enjoyed at celebrations, or shared with loved ones.

Graduation Gin from WL Distillery (Image: WL Distillery)

Mr Wilson-Laing said: “Graduation is one of those rare moments in life that deserves to be truly celebrated.

“Through working with universities, I’ve had the privilege of meeting and supporting some incredible students and aspiring entrepreneurs.

“Graduation Gin is our way of recognising their hard work, raising a glass to their achievements and wishing them every success as they begin the next chapter of their journey.”

The launch holds personal significance for Mr Wilson-Laing, who has long supported universities in the region.

His involvement includes business mentoring, guest lectures, industry collaboration, and course involvement with students and graduates.

WL Distillery describes the gin as a tribute not only to academic achievement but also to the determination, resilience and entrepreneurial mindset that graduates carry forward.

The gin’s distinctive flavour combines carefully selected botanicals with bright fruit and subtle warming spice to create a versatile, celebratory spirit.

Its release marks another milestone for WL Distillery, which has built a reputation for innovative, small-batch spirits rooted in craftsmanship and storytelling.

With a growing product range and increasing recognition in the craft spirits market, the distillery continues to focus on creating spirits that capture meaningful occasions.

Graduation Gin is being promoted as an opportunity for hospitality venues, retailers, and event operators to enhance their offering.

It has the potential to feature on themed drinks menus and in celebration packages or as a special gift for graduates and their families.

Mr Wilson-Laing said: “At WL Distillery, we’ve always believed that great spirits help create lasting memories.

“Graduation Gin celebrates a milestone for those receiving their degrees, but it also marks another important chapter in our own journey as a business.

“It’s a product that perfectly reflects our commitment to craftsmanship, community and celebrating success.”

WL Distillery was established with the aim of creating gin that embodies the character of the North East, using locally sourced botanicals and time-honoured distilling techniques.

Since its founding, the brand has received numerous accolades, including gold at The Gin Masters, recognition in the London Spirits Top 100, and appearances in Vogue’s Hot List and GQ’s Cocktail Club.

Graduation Gin is now available from selected stockists and through the distillery’s website.

His opposite number Thomas Christiansen, meanwhile, was the picture of frustration after his side were cruelly denied a first point at the World Cup finals. Their debut in 2018 ended pointless, and the main goal for the 2026 edition is to at least get on the board, which will be a struggle in subsequent matches against Croatia and England.

Atticus Bartlett was just four-weeks-old when he died after collapsing at the family home

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A father accused of killing his newborn baby after allegedly shaking him has been pictured for the first time.

Four-week-old Atticus Bartlett sadly died in hospital after collapsing at the family home in Chard, on July 16, 2022.

Tony Bartlett, 39, of Axminster in Devon, denies charges of murder and manslaughter relating to the death of Atticus, who died from brain injuries. Bartlett, a postman, was pictured arriving at Bristol Crown Court earlier today (July 17) as the trial continues.

It is alleged that Bartlett shook Atticus while alone with him, according to SomersetLive. Atticus had been cared for by his grandmother, Rachel Donovan and her husband Andrew, earlier in the evening, while Bartlett and Ms Ballentyne went to a pub and comedy club.

The trial this week heard from the prosecution that Bartlett had consumed up to nine pints of beer and was left to feed Atticus while his partner went upstairs to change at about 11pm. It is alleged that while Ms Ballentyne was upstairs, Bartlett shook Atticus so hard he caused severe internal injuries to his brain and spinal cord.

Several of Atticus’s ribs were also cracked, the court has heard. Atticus was taken to Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton before being transferred to Bristol Royal Hospital for Children.

His brain damage was so severe that Atticus could no longer breathe independently and did not regain consciousness. The little tot tragically died just before midnight on July 23, 2022.

Ms Ballentyne, gave evidence yesterday and described the moment she came downstairs and saw her baby floppy and grey in colour. She said that Atticus had been lying face down on his father’s knees.

Representing Bartlett, Nigel Power KC suggested Ms Ballentyne had sought to “minimise” her actions – which she denied.

He asked her: “Tony didn’t do anything to harm Atticus, did he?”

Ms Ballentyne replied: “Yes he did.”

Bartlett, of Axminster, Devon, denies the two charges against him and the trial continues.

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Weight-loss jabs are the latest craze for shedding a few pounds. Their effect has been dramatic with drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy (semaglutide) causing users to lose up to 15% of their body fat on average.

Semaglutide, which is a glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1 receptor agonist drug), mimics the action of a natural gut hormone which is released after we eat.

This gut hormone triggers multiple physiological responses that play a role in regulating body weight, such as releasing insulin to help control blood sugar levels, slowing stomach emptying (so we feel fuller for longer) and even telling the brain’s hunger centres to suppress appetite.

But as effective as GLP-1 drugs are, not everyone who uses them will lose a significant amount of weight. So-called “non-responders” are people who lose less than 5% of their body weight after roughly six months of treatment on the highest tolerated dose. Research suggests that between 10% and 30% of patients fit into this group.

Many people labelled as non-responders to GLP-1 receptor agonists such as semaglutide do not take the medication correctly or discontinue treatment before adequate therapeutic effect can be achieved. Studies show up to 20-60% of people people stop treatment within the first year, and widespread use of the drug in doses below the recommended amounts.

Certain metabolic issues such as insulin resistance, where the body’s cells stop responding properly to insulin, may also block semaglutide’s actions. Sleep disruption could inhibit the drug’s actions as well, as poor sleep is shown to delay the release of the body’s natural GLP-1 hormone.

People taking other medications, such as corticosteroids and psychotropic drugs (such as antidepressants) which can cause weight gain, may also find GLP-1 drugs don’t work very well for them.

But these aren’t the only reasons a person may be labelled a non-responder.

Interestingly, sex may play a role in how a person responds to these drugs, with research showing women taking semaglutide consistently lose more weight compared to men.

A review of 47 randomised controlled trials involving over 23,000 patients found that the greatest weight-loss effect from GLP-1 drugs was shown in participants who were young, female and not diagnosed with diabetes (so they therefore had better insulin sensitivity).

One reason why women react better could be their higher oestrogen levels. This hormone improves insulin sensitivity and stimulates GLP-1 secretion.

Another reason some people respond poorly to GLP-1 drugs is because of their genetic makeup.

Scientists have identified variants in the gene coding for the enzyme PAM (peptidyl-glycine alpha-amidating monooxygenase) that appears to cause GLP-1 resistance. This genetic change is carried by approximately 10% of the population.

People with this genetic change have higher circulating levels of GLP-1 but without the expected biological effect. This means that more GLP-1 hormone is needed to achieve the same response in people without the mutation. This suggests a clear resistance to the hormone.

Research which looked at the genetics of nearly 28,000 people taking a GLP-1 drug also identified genetic issues in another set of receptor genes called GLP-1R and GIPR.

This genetic issue caused differences in both weight loss and side effects. Those who had these genetic issues had higher body mass index (BMI) and body mass on average, and were more likely to have type 1 diabetes and other metabolic issues. Such genetic differences may explain why some people fail to lose any weight when taking a GLP-1 drug.

Another factor that may contribute for non-responders relates to the causes of obesity itself. Our body operates based on four distinct types of hunger. If a medication targets something that is not the primary cause of a person’s obesity, the response seen will be small.

The first type is our baseline slow-burn hunger, which is the minimum number of calories our body absolutely must consume in order to function (also known as our metabolic rate). Another type of hunger is hungry gut, relates to a genuine, physiological need to eat. The way we eat can also be driven by our brain (known as a hungry brain, where we eat from habit or stress) or our emotions (known as emotional hunger, where we eat to cope with how we feel).

For patients with emotional hunger, GLP-1 drugs do not address the root cause of the anxiety and depression driving that person’s overeating. According to one observational study carried out in Japan, emotional eaters were less likely to see significant weight changes when using a GLP-1 drug treatment.

Integrating cognitive behavioural therapy may therefore be important for people who struggle with emotional hunger and are using as GLP-1 drug. For hungry gut patients, a high-protein, high-fibre diet can enhance the drug’s effectiveness.

For patients with a hungry brain, switching to dual agonists such as tirzepatide (commercially known as Mounjaro), which targets two digestive hormones, GLP-1 and glucose-dependent insulinotropic peptide (GIP) may be useful. For slow-burn hunger, resistance training can increase resting metabolic rate.

While weight-loss drugs have proven effective for many, the fact that they don’t work for everyone shows how important it is to move towards developing precision obesity medicine. This would involve analysing a patient’s unique genes and lifestyle patterns to match them with the correct medication. While genetic testing for variants linked to non response is not common, it represents the next step in helping ensure patients are given therapies that work better for them.

The sight of Rice being substituted is a rare one for club or country, particularly at such a crucial point in the game when England, dominant after a chaotic first half, were leading 3-2 but struggling to put the game beyond doubt despite creating numerous golden chances as they found Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic in inspired form.

Caleb Yirenkyi scored a stoppage-time winner to earn Ghana a 1-0 win over Panama in a chilly and lively World Cup 2026 game in which the African ⁠side were forced to play the second half without starting goalkeeper Lawrence Ati Zigi on Wednesday.

After a lightning-quick counter-attack, Brandon Thomas-Asante charged forward before playing a precise pass into the area for Yirenkyi, who tapped home for his first competitive international goal.

Ghana, competing in their fifth World Cup and looking to improve on their run to the quarter-finals in 2010, were forced to play the match without Thomas Partey after the midfielder was denied entry into Canada and lost a visa appeal.

Panama, bolstered by a vociferous red-clad contingent of supporters, ⁠were energetic, purposeful and threatening in the final third while Ghana were unable to find their ​rhythm ⁠until the second half.

Ati Zigi was by far Ghana’s best player in the first half, commanding his area impressively while his teammates were unable to manage a single attempt on the Panama goal, but he did not come out for the second half after a collision.

Cecilio Waterman nearly ‌put Panama in front in the second minute with a slick first-time strike from a brilliant pass from Amir Murillo but was denied by a diving save from Ati Zigi.

Shortly after a hydration break that was loudly booed by spectators as light rain fell, Panama threw everything they could at the Ghana goal but failed to find a way through.

Panama demanded a penalty after Cristian Martinez went down in the box but their claims that there was contact from Jerome Opoku did not convince the referee.

Ati Zigi received treatment following a collision near the end of the first half and was replaced by Benjamin Asare when the game started to open up and Ghana found their stride. Panama nearly opened ‌the scoring in the 60th minute but Martinez lashed his attempt from close ​range into the side-netting from a tight angle.

Jonas Adjetey almost scored for Ghana when he rose high to meet a cross with a header that forced a smart stop from Orlando Mosquera. Thomas-Asante sent a gorgeous ⁠low cross into the box for Jordan Ayew but Panama defender Jiovany managed to poke it just wide of the post ‌before the night’s second ​hydration break was booed.

Ghana will look forward to ‌having Partey available for their June 23 match ​against England in Boston while Panama meet Croatia later that day in Toronto.