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• Argentina produce late comeback to end Englands World Cup hopes

  England’s World Cup dreams ended in a heartbreaking semi-final defeat to Argentina as Lionel Messi inspired a chaotic late 2-1 turnaround.

• England World Cup dream over as Argentina make it through to the final

  England's arch rivals will face Spain on Sunday

• Keir Starmer pledges wholehearted support to Andy Burnham in final PMQs

  Sir Keir Starmer has pledged to give his “wholehearted support” to prime minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham, as he made his final appearance at the despatch box.

• Thomas Tuchel feels no England burden but sees absolute beauty of semi final

  Thomas Tuchel does not feel burdened by England’s 60-year wait for World Cup glory and instead sees beauty in the enormity of Wednesday’s semi-final against historic rivals Argentina

• Starmer faces final Cabinet and PMQs as Burnham edges closer to No 10

  Sir Keir Starmer will face his last Cabinet and Prime Minister’s Questions while Andy Burnham nears the Labour leadership finish line as nominations close on Wednesday.

• Thames Water boss seeks urgent clarity from new PM as funding set to dry up

  The boss of Thames Water has called for urgent clarity from prime minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham over his plans for the sector as he insisted the stricken utility could run out of cash within months unless a funding deal is struck.

• Voluntary element of social media curfew will be kept under review Phillipson

  Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has not ruled out changing the voluntary element of social media curfews for teenagers in the future if it is found they are turning off safety features.

• Government must stand up to the food industry to tackle obesity epidemic MPs

  The Government must “stand up” to the food industry after decades of failure to tackle obesity that is costing the country tens of billions a year, MPs have said.

• One in five mothers seek emergency care in year after babies are born report

  More than one in five mothers (22%) need emergency care in the year after their babies are born, according to new analysis.

• Spain into World Cup final as France fall flat

  Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro fired ruthless Spain into the World Cup final as France’s quest for glory fell apart in Dallas.